The Speakeasy

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The Gin Twins with Ektoras Binikos

October 09, 2026

No one in this industry’s mind works quite like Ektoras Binikos. The man behind Athera Spirits, the distillery that gave us a shisho mastiha and fig leaf liqueur is back on The Speakeasy because he’s gone and done something really radical this time: made a couple of normal base spirits. Ektoras chats with Greg and Sother about what it was like to make gin and a vodka after so many weird creations, how making a London Dry style turned into making two different “twin gins” and how his bars, New...

Make Cocktails, Not War with Jena Ellenwood & Lily Chun

October 06, 2026

How is a bartending competition different from a regular shift? What if there are cameras beaming that competition out to a national audience? And what if NSYNC is in the room watching you make drinks? Those are the conditions Lily Chun and Jena Ellenwood had to contend with on Cocktails Wars, a new competition show on E! and they’re sitting down with Greg and Sother to spill the tea. Hear them talk about the competition (and who won!), what it’s like to show up to a studio call on two hours ...

A Bartender Prepares with Nic Hamilton

October 02, 2026

Are you playing a character behind the bar? Or just being yourself? Actor, author and CocktailTok celebrity Nic Hamilton joins Greg and Sother to talk about his stage and film career, how his first cocktail video got a million views overnight, and what it’s like to move from online content creator to a regular working bartender. They discuss how being being the bar prepares you for a job on camera (and vice versa), how to craft drinks that the algorithm and human beings alike will enjoy and, ...

How do I get in touch with The Speakeasy?

The Speakeasy is hosted by Sother Teague and Greg Benson. Its publicly listed email is info@heritageradionetwork.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Speakeasy?

The publicly listed email for The Speakeasy: info@heritageradionetwork.org.

How many listeners does The Speakeasy have?

Podseeker estimates The Speakeasy reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Speakeasy?

The Speakeasy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing bartenders, bar owners, beverage-brand founders, distillers, brewers, roasters, importers, and other professionals with direct expertise in beverage production, hospitality, or bar culture. Common among recent guests: Founding or operating a bar or beverage company; Developing or launching spirits, mixers, beer, wine, coffee, or other beverage products; Demonstrated expertise in hospitality, sourcing, distillation, brewing, or beverage history. Recent guests include Fred Beebe, David Vogel, and Damola Timeyin.

How hard is it to get booked on The Speakeasy?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Speakeasy cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Cocktails, Spirits, Bartending, and Brewing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.