While Josh continues to be on assignment "John the Beer Snob" joins Dad to do big ABV beers. Dad does the Nine Killer Imperial IPA. This Flyway brewery beer clocks in at 9.9% ABV. His food is his famous BBQ ribs, Street corn and Vanilla bean ice cream with hot fudge sauce. "John the Beer Snob" brings Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot barley wine style beer. Bigfoot clocks in at 9.6% ABV. The snacks to go with the Bigfoot beer are blue cheese, gorgonzola blue cheese and Khalil's famous raspberry chocolate ...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 105
While Josh is on assignment, JoAnne and John enjoy French rose' wine with guest Maggie Snider. John provides Commanderie De La Bargemone French rose' wine from Provence. His wine is a 2020 salmon colored rose' wine. His sides are a cheese and onion quiche, shrimp cocktail and amaretto brie. Maggie brings Chinon 2020 rose' wine from the Val de Loire region of France. It is a beautiful strawberry pink wine. Her sides are Camp taco bean dip and three sausages that she made. The sausages are Toulous...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 104
While Josh is on assignment, JoAnne and John enjoy French and Italian spritz. JoAnne does the Chandon Garden Spritz. John does the Campari Spritz. They combine to make a big board of snacks for these drinks. John brings kettle fried potato chips, salami with two different cheeses, and Green Calabreese olives, from Italy. JoAnne adds to the board with Hotdogs with French poupon mustard, shrimp cocktail, and chocolate cake. They have a fun time sipping and reminiscing about Italy and JoAnne's rece...
Jun 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 103
Dad brings Di Amore Amaretto as his night cap. He brings walnuts, an amaretto almond brie and apricot, raspberry cookies to snack on. Josh has Bonal French quinine liqueur for his nightcap. Josh did a desert cheese board consisting of consulado robusto cheese, goat cheese, Humboldt fog ash aged goat cheese, bosc pear, peaches, chocolate with honey comb and a special honey he got from some friends. Josh and Dad have a great time sipping and snacking. Both of these drinks are technically aperitifs...
Jun 16, 2022•56 min•Ep. 102
It's getting hot out, and it's time for those after work beers to cool you off. Aka lawn mowing beers. Dad brings Miller High Life and Miller Genuine Draft beer to taste test. To pair with the beers he brought in a Hungry Man Chicken fried Chicken Dinner. The dinner had green beans, mashed potatoes, white gravy and an apple dessert. Josh brings the Montucky cold snack from Montana and some of this favorite snacks. His snacks are Korean BBQ Pork Jerky (Crack), Ranch Parmesan nut snack mix and his...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 101
Dad does his special Hurricane for his celebration drink! His snacks are red beans and rice, jambalaya, and rum balls; to go with that rum theme. Josh does Geoffroy Rose' de Saignee' Brut Champagne for his celebration drink. For his celebration food he has brazed short ribs, a porchetta and a myriad of macaroons. Josh and Dad have a great time eating and sipping on their celebration food and drinks. Dad explains his celebration choice since it wasn't what Josh thought his celebration drink would...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 100
Josh does the Raspberry Mushroom Riesling. His pairings are a cheddar cheese and bacon Brat, barbacoa tacos and chicken roaster garlic tortellini toasted in a brown butter and sage sauce. Dad's wine is the Kirkland 2021 New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. He pairs a ham and cheese quiche, tuna tartar, and key lime pie. They have a great time sipping and eating some fantastic paired bites. GET OUT YOUR CELEBRATION DRINK AND CELEBRATE 100 EPISODES NEXT WEEK!!
May 26, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 99
Dad and Josh sip on some brunch friendly cocktails. First Dad creates a board with some brunch foods and garnishes for his cocktail. Speaking of his cocktail he makes a Bloody Mary with Tito's vodka. He has a fun time with creating his garnish. Josh uses the Appalachian Sipping cream to make a strawberry milk punch. They enjoy sipping and enjoying the brunch snacks.
May 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 98
Dad is back! He and Josh sit down for a podcast on liqueurs. Josh pours the Appalachian Strawberry Sipping Cream and pairs fresh strawberries, smoked cheddar, and barbecue ribs. Dad shares Chambord and pairs, roasted potatoes, grilled steak with raspberry sauce, and intense dark chocolate. Its great to have Dad back on the show and to share a glass with him.
May 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 97
Its starting to warm up out there we thought it would be a good time to crack open some seltzers. First up the open the Fruit Smash Pink Lemonade seltzer from New Belgium. Secondly they crack the Strawberry Guava Topo Chico hard seltzer. They snack on steamed shrimp, teriyaki wings, Comte, speck, coppa, and cheddar. They enjoy getting into these summer drinks.
May 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 96
The weather is warming up. COVID seems to waining and wine, beer and cocktail events are coming back. On the eve of Wild Wine at the Zoo Jords joins Josh to talk about their tips for these events. While they are having this conversation they sip on a bubble, which most events start with, and a hidden gem. The bubble is the Kirkland Signature Champagne and the hidden gem is the Chateau Beau Soleil Pomerol. They pair Chicken Parmigiana Sliders from Flyway and they make a big board of speck, prosci...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95
While dad is off adventuring again, Marie joins Josh for a virtual recording where they both go to Costco to get some of their in-house brand, Kirkland Signature, liquors. They both were able to get the 7 year old Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey. As a second pour, Josh gets their anejo tequila which was very surprising. Marie was unable to get the tequila so she bought their Spiced Rum. They have a great time chatting about trying theses liquors and see where Kirkland could have a place in yo...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 94
The week we talk time to share with you my adventure with the Beervengers. The Beervengers are our friends and a great beer podcast. I have a great time talking with them, sharing my origin story when it comes to beer and they ask Josh to join their ranks and come up with his Beervenger name. They are a great podcast and we highly suggest you check them out. Hope you enjoy! Cheers!
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 93
Class is in session with Josh as he discusses and pairs wine with food for Passover and Easter meals. He has the Chateau D'Aqueria Tavel rose with some traditional Easter food, ham, and four cheese scallop potatoes. For the Passover meal wine he serves the Kosher Barkan classic Cabernet sauvignon from Israel with kosher braised brisket, and latkes. He was able to find a kosher chocolate lava cake to try with both wines. There will be a video coming out along with this soon. Watch our social medi...
Apr 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 92
Josh is on his own this week and he makes up 2 of his favorite spring cocktails, but he put his spin on them. The two cocktails are a Margarita and a Sazarac. This week he walks you through making these cocktail during the episode while also tasting and talking about them.
Mar 31, 2022•30 min•Ep. 91
Jords is back! She and Josh have a great chat about rye whiskey and crazy weather times. While they are chatting they sip on some great whiskeys. First up is the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. They follow it up with the Whistlepig Piggyback Rye. These are both enticing entrances into the wonderful world of rye whiskey. We hope you enjoy the stories and the drams.
Mar 24, 2022•58 min•Ep. 90
We continue the the Irish green theme and talk about natural wine. Josh is joined by wine writer and friend Seth Barlow for this discussion. Seth brings the Walter Scott Juicy Lucy chardonnay and apple wine. For his pairings he has double cream brie, speck, and French fries with 2 different Fly By Jing sauces, Sichuan chili crisp and Zhong Sauce. Josh pours the Etheric Wine Workshop Skin Contact Pinot Gris from Grochau Cellars. He get all his food from Flyway brewing which are fried duck dumplin...
Mar 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 89
In this episode, Rum Guy Dave joins Josh for Irish beers which are not Guinness. Josh pours the O'hara'a Irish Stout from the nitro can and had a beer, cheese and leek soup. Dave opens the and has Wexford Irish Style Cream Ale from a nitro can with a Sheppards pie. These beers go really well with the conversation they have about pairings. I hope you enjoy.
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 88
Jords joins Josh for another cocktail episode where they focus on cocktails from Ireland. Jords opens up strong with an Irish coffee. Josh pours up the classic Tipperary cocktail. They have a great time drinking these and chatting about them and St. Patty's day.
Mar 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 87
Dad and Josh go down memory lane with their liquor choices this week. Dad cracks open 12 Ouzo and has a Greek fest pairings of dolmas(stuffed grape leaves), hummus and pita, and gyros. Josh opens Godiva chocolate liqueur and has a plate of dessert pairings. This consists of gooey butter cookies, peanut butter ice box pie, and caramel petit fours. They have a great time remembering fun times and these liquors.
Feb 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 86
Kanpai! Josh and Dad open beers from Japan this week. Josh opens the Asahi extra dry and pairs Asian chicken and rice, carnitas street tacos, and peanut butter and chocolate mochi. Dad pours Sapporo Premium and has spicy tuna roll, pork belly steam buns, and pork belly ramen. The have a great time!
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 85
Dad and Josh open some delicious white wines from south of the equator. Josh opens the Crios Torrontes from Argentina and has goat cheese, Moroccan lemon chicken, and barbecue ribs. Dad brings The Hermit Crab, Viognier and Marsanne blend, from d'Arenburg Winery. His pairings are shrimp stir fry, fried spring roll, and Fontina cheese. They really enjoy diving into these wines and getting into their respective pairings.
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 84
At the start of "Dry February" Dad and Josh decide to do a special cocktail episode. In this episode they both make non-alcoholic cocktails. Dad uses the Ritual 0 Proof Rum Alternative to make a Dark and Stormy. Josh make 2 different cocktails with the Seedlip Grove 42. First he makes a classics egg white sour and then a Seedlip and ginger beer. They really enjoy these NA cocktails. They enjoy cocktail ritual of the making and this NA cocktail show.
Feb 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 83
Dad and Josh welcome friend and NA drinker Leslie for a show on the world of non-alcoholic liquors. Josh pours the Seedlip Grove 42 and has lamb gyros, fried chicken, and beef stew as his pairings. Dad shares the Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative. His pairings are sharp white cheddar, blue cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates, and Caribbean chicken. Leslie brings a plethora of different non-alcoholic options including the Monday zero proof liquors and the Spiritless Kentucky 47.
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 82
For many the beginning of the year is a time to reset and take a month, January or February, to not drink alcohol. Dad and Josh crack open some non-alcoholic beers to give you a couple options. Josh shares the Wellbeing Brewing Intrepid Traveler Coffee Cream Brew. He has French Toast, breakfast sausage, and freeze dried bananas for his pairings. Dad pours the Lagunitas IPNA and has a simple cheese and salami sandwich, bean stew, and chili for his pairings. They both enjoy getting into the world ...
Jan 20, 2022•51 min•Ep. 81
Dad and Josh go down under to try some wines from New Zealand. Josh pours the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. His pairings include goat cheese, chicken and cheese tamales, and Chinese 5 spice braised pork belly ramen. Dad opens up a pinot noir from Roaring Meg in Central Otago. He shares seared salmon, honey baked ham, and double stuffed Oreos. They have a good time enjoying these wines and talking about this nice and changing wine region.
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
During the holidays while Marie was in town, Josh ropes her in for a cocktail episode. They make fizzy cocktails! Marie makes a Kentucky mule. Josh makes a fizzy tequila drink, but has not named it yet. They have fun drinking these cocktails and reminiscing about travel and the many drinks they have had.
Jan 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 79
Since it is the Holidays and out of towners are in town, Josh gives Dad the week off and invites his sister Marie on to the show. She brings the light and the dark Ten to One rums to enjoy. Also since Rum Guy Dave is in town, they invite him to join them on the show to drink some of these two special rums.
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
Its time to pucker up again to the world of sours. This time Josh brings the Wheels Gose Round from Left Hand Brewing and shares fried chicken, brie cheese and mint cheesecakes. Dad opens the Combat Wombat citrus soured IPA from Rogue. On his pairing plate is goat cheese, homemade chili, and orange cranberry scones. For an added treat Dad had blood orange marmalade for the scones. They have a good time getting into these beers and pairings.
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 77
After such a wonderful trip dad wanted to relive some of it, so we decided to drink some memories of Chianti. They share a plate of pairings this week of spaghetti ala carbonara, porterhouse steak, and panettone. Josh opens the 2017 Castillo di Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva. Dad opens the 2017 Lornano Chianti Classico which he brought back from his trip. They have a good time chatting and enjoying these wines.
Dec 16, 2021•59 min•Ep. 76
