Ep. 42 - Moonshine!

In light of some recent HR changes on another pod, Shimmy's crazy busy schedule, and Irish Barry seeking out the best Gin Mickey at Disneyworld, only the Professor and Joe show Joe Turner talks with the Professor about golfing, life, and whether you take bourbon out on the links.  The Professor confesses his low tolerance for seltzer's.  And since its summertime, the Professor brings the Man O' War cocktail while Joe brings the Suffering Bastard to the studio.   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com 

Before bourbon was a thing, the original Proofers were heatin' up the copper and making their own shine to share and love.  The Professor brings in an "alleged" bottle of illegal applie pie shine for Shimmy, Joe, Irish Barry, Detective Andy to enjoy while talking about the history of moonshining and today's attempts at legit "White Lightning." Next, the guys get into another corn whiskey that has a following...of lovers or haters: Mellow Corn.   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

We stand by our motto when we say the true proof of spirits are the people who enjoy them, even if they are Seltzers.  While there may be No Law with the Claw, the Professor, Shimmy, Joe Turner, Irish Barry White try to figure out whether there's any respect in them either. From the latest carb-conscious crazes such as High Noon and White Claw, to the sugar-laden fruity goodness of Smooj, the guys try out some varieties, get into the Seltzer craze, and tie them to more traditional cocktails like the bourbon highball.   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

Do you want your party to have the coolest cocktails, but you don't have the time or your mixing skills run the risk of food poisoning? The Professor, Detective Andy, and Shimmy interview Kenzie, bartender extraordinaire and owner of the Bar Hopper - a mobile bartending service bringing carefully-curated cocktails for any event.  From her humble beginnings learning the bar trade at a dive bar in Minneapolis to bringing an awesome vanilla-bean paste Old Fashioned and (literally) jamming gin-based cocktail, Kenzie shows the guys how you can make your next event rock! Hire the Bar Hopper!  - Insta @thebarhopperservice - https://www.thumbtack.com/oh/tallmadge/bartenders/bar-hopper/service/430521249365868572 GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

The Professor and Shimmy join Jeffrey Mueller and WhisKY of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys for their first cross-pod episode!  The guys sit down with Bryan Avery of Horse Soldier Bourbon Whiskey. Plus, they get the honor to sit down with a real American hero, retired Army Sergeant Major, Green Beret, and CIA paramilitary officer and executive Alex Hernandez. Bryan tells us about the production and varieties of Horse Soldier & the history behind the real-life "Horse Soldiers" who made the idea a reality.  Alex shares war stories from his time in the CIA working with the Horse Soldiers made famous by the movie 12 strong. If you're a bourbon fan, a vet, or a military history buff, this is a must-hear!  GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

Just in time to make your best mint julep for the Kentucky Derby, "Director" Joe Turner makes some of his carefully-curated mint juleps started from his days in Louisville.  Irish Barry is pissed that Joe gave him trough juleps at old Derby parties.  The Boss himself - Brian Howie - joins for the first segment.  The guys ask the Professor - who's also a Kentucky Colonel - on how to be one.  The Professor calls the first ever Tater Derby and butchers My Old Kentucky Home with his version.  Thankfully, Mark Durbin comes to the rescue and restores honor the official song of the Commonwealth.   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com 

The Professor, Irish Barry White, Detective Andy Gordon, and Shimmy talk margaritas, mojitos, michaledas and all things Cinco de Mayo.  The guys try Western Reserve Distillers new organic anejo with the guidance of Assistant Distiller Vick Moberg.  And it a great surprise the hosts of Check Your Vertical, Scott and Mandie Verlinger join the gang, who find out Scott is no scrub when it comes to mixology.  GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Click here to listen, like, review, subscribe and share!  http://beacons.ai/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com 

The Professor. Shimmy, and Detective Andy Gordon try out all the different ways to enjoy everyone (except Shimmy's) favorite tomato-and-spirit drink.  Learn about Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, Bloody Mariannes, make-your-own mixers, and pre-mixes.  The guys dip into the historic "Bring Back Major Peters" at Keeneland.  Different spirits, but still a meal in a glass!  Hear Irish Barry call in from Kentucky to protest about the absence of the Red Snapper since no one on the show used gin.   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Listen, like, review, subscribe and share! Send show, host, and guest idea to  [email protected]!  Insta: https://bit.ly/3vw6uM2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rxcAdT FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

Even though our RSVP got lost in the mail, TPP closes out PodPopuli Hudson's second Pod-A-Palooza at Comida in Hudson, Ohio!  The Professor, Detective Andy Gordon, and Shimmy give out bottles to tater costume models and get real servers and bartenders to let it all out with therapy only the People's Proof can provide.  To top it off, the gang brings on hosts of your other favorite PodPopuli podcasts!   GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Listen, like, review, subscribe and share! Send show, host, and guest idea to  [email protected]!  Insta: https://bit.ly/3vw6uM2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rxcAdT FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com

The Professor, Mrs. Professor, Shimmy, Detective Andy Gordon and Irish Barry discuss Passover and Easter-friendly cocktails.  Barry gets upset when his Peep-topped Gin Rickey gets a black jelly bean.  Detective Andy questions his love of all bloody marys when he tries one with Arak liquor while everyone laughs their anise off.  The Professor tries to convince everyone that Peeps soaked in Russell's Reserve taste like bread pudding, proving that whether you celebrate Passover, Easter, or nothing, you can all hate on the Professor.  GROW THE PROOFER NATION!  Listen, like, review, subscribe and share! Send show, host, and guest idea to  [email protected]!  Insta: https://bit.ly/3vw6uM2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rxcAdT FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepeoplesproof Start your own pod with PodPopuli!  Go to http://podpopuli.com