Mixing Up The Conversation Podcast
Welcome to our Podcast Page! Below you can find our various episodes with numerous bartenders and bar pros around the nation. Each episode captures the story and the experience each guest has encountered behind the bar with many laughs, scares, and life behind every story. Pull up a chair, get a glass, and sit back to one of our many episodes from Mixing Up The Conversation!
Podcast Listings
Fancy Margaritas with a Twist with Patrick Cunning, Raleigh Bartender
Patrick Cunning shares his unconventional path into bartending, including a near-death experience, and offers anecdotes from running bars and meeting celebrities like music star Luke Combs. He also walks through his take on margaritas with flair and creativity, showing how a classic drink can get reinvented behind a skilled bar.
Drinking the History of International Specialties with Jeffrey Paul
Jeffrey takes listeners on a journey around the world of beverages and culture, exploring how different drinks and spirits connect to history, identity, and tradition. The episode examines how regional drinks carry stories of trade, migration, and social rituals across cultures.
1614 DMB College Town Bar Extravaganzas with Natalee
Natalee describes what it's like bartending in a busy college-town hotspot in High Point, NC, from the energy of college students to memorable nights and favorite drink orders. She highlights how bar work in 1614 DMB extends beyond pouring drinks — it’s about fostering community and creating lasting memories.
On Tap with Brown Truck Brewery with Carla
Carla dives into the craft-beer world, discussing how she got started brewing and the creative process behind developing beers for a local favorite brewery at Brown Truck. She also explores how community, creativity, and passion come together in a brewery space to shape both drinks and shared experiences.
Smoke & Spirits with Hannah at Barrel & Co.
Hannah opens up about her path into mixology and what drew her to work at Barrel & Co., blending craftsmanship with hospitality together. She talks through how this unique cigar and cocktail lounge creates a distinct atmosphere and elevated bar experience for patrons who love both flavor and ambiance.
Tropical Drinks with Biruktawit at Podium
Bartender Biruktawit (Brooke) shares her journey behind the bar at Podium, recounting wild stories from various venues and reflecting on what it takes to hustle in the nightlife world. She also gives listeners a peek at a brand-new sports bar in High Point, N.C., revealing its vibe, drink specials, and the community she’s building there.