Episodes

There are a ton of these lists out there about what every operator should be doing, I also have a ton of people asking advice on the macro affects of Covid-19 on the industry. I don't have all the answers for the foreseeable ...

This is for my East Coast brethren; with an episode every week day, I want to spread the love as best I can. I chatted with Alex Rice of Nova Scotia Spirit Co. about his initiative #thebigtip which gave out $50,000 in relief ...

This podcast went completely different than I expected on so many levels. From entrepreneurship to climate change to passion vs business, could have spoken for hours on the subject. An amazing entrepreneur, businesswoman and ...

With every day being a podcast trying to connect the industry with everyone working hard with initiatives and assistance. Today is a huge initiative, SaveHospitality.ca with thousands of restaurants cooperating to be one voic...

Trying to do daily podcasts to keep you up to date with what's going on out there during these closures. I chatted with Jeff Guignard, the executive director of British Columbia's Alliance of Beverage Licensees about the legi...

This week is going to have a lot of information about initiatives, relief funds and legislation changes. Today's episode is all about branding or reputation and the why and how behind it including helping out with the pandemi...

On this special edition of Post Shift Podcast, I did a live Instagram stream with good friend and peer, Jonathon Smolensky from Sovereign Wine and Spirits about how the Covid-19 crisis has affected the industry as well as us ...

Ray Daniel had big shoes to fill when Matt Jones gave up his post as the Jim Beam Bourbon ambassador but he has glided into the position showcasing the brands and building the community up. Was a great chat with him during wh...

I have been relatively quiet during this situation due to absorbing as much knowledge as possible before forming an opinion which is extremely difficult in the macro. But there are a few things that I can suggest during this ...

Another amazing whisky fest episode with James Neil from Beam Suntory, talking about his road into loving whisky and have to balance off work, trave and life. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart,...

With self quarantines and the Covid-19 pushing people inside, I decided to do a Instagram live chat and ask the questions of side hustles and new projects and give some advice on how I do it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as...

Had a great time while whisky fest was on this year, sat down with some great people and chatted about life, careers and of course whisky. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole intervi...

This week, I wanted to homage a legend in the industry, Brendan Brewster with some stories from some industry people. I wish I could have got more but if you have a story, throw it in the comments. Join us every Tuesday & Fri...

It was a true honour to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Tish Harcus, the "First Lady of Canadian Whisky"; her 32-year career is a testament to the brand and her drive to push the release of the oldest whiskies ...

Looking after the three pillars of taking care of yourself, taking your time and not burning out. Don't sweat the little things. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some o...

Dr Don Livermore is quite possibly the most prolific whisky person in the business today and his in-depth knowledge of distillation and history is second to none. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalw...

This week is inspired by Mind the Bar making moves into Victoria, I really love this organisation, what it stands for and what it does for the community. Please sign up and utilise the resources they have to offer, it really ...

This is from the Sovereign Spirited Session held in Victoria on 28th January. It was moderated by owner and principal of Sovereign Canada and had myself, Rebecca Wellman (author, First we Brunch and Editor at Eat Magazine) an...

Had the amazing pleasure to sit down with Bill Ashburn, Forty Creek Master Distiller and jack of all trades at the distillery. Been making whisky at Forty Creek since day one and an amazingly funny gentleman. Something a litt...

One of my favourite Canadian brand ambassadors is Chris Thompson of Forty Creek. Get to know him a little bit better, few surprises in this episode that took me aback. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry ...

A bit of a rant episode, I feel this is a big thing in the hospitality industry. Because we have weird hours and interesting days off, that somehow we shouldn't stick to a schedule, timelines and deadlines for things. Using b...

Had an absolute blast sitting down with Rod and Ryan from Dork Uncorked and chatting about Great Northern Cocktails, I don't usually get interviewed so this was a ton of fun. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning in...

About 5 years ago, myself, Jayce Kadyshuck and Simon Ogden got together and started something called bartender bootcamp. It's an extension on the traditional educational put on by so many brands and combines a black box cockt...

It's my 100th episode and so I wanted to do something extra special and interview long time friend, mentor and peer, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. This is an epic episode and I just love this guy, he is the epitome of a bartenders ba...