Building Bars with Story: Iain McPherson on Panda & Sons and Creative Hospitality
In this episode, I am lucky enough to have a chat with Iain McPherson from Panda & Sons in Edinburgh, Scotland. He and his team have been behind some of the most advanced bar techniques in the last de...
14 Feb 202545min
Shot #191 - Time Management
In this episode, this came out of a little mentor session about how I manage my time. From the outside looking in, I achieve a lot in my day; but I still have plenty of time for family and sleep. Time...
11 Feb 20259min
Telling the Stories Behind the Spirits: Evan Rogers on Award-Winning Bar Films
In this episode, I chat with Evan Rogers, @BeardFoundation Award Winning Film Maker. We discuss the need for small market food space voices along with his take on the filming and making of The Great...
7 Feb 202540min
Shot #190 - Tariffs and the Industry
I recorded this just yesterday, and the governments have flopped back to allowing US products. I have always been compliant on government issues like this, but this one felt like the industry was bein...
4 Feb 20258min
Building Brands from the Ground Up with Chris Maffeo
In this episode, I chat to Chris Maffeo about brand building for small brands. A great start to 2025, if you are a small brand in the liquor sphere, this is the episode that you need to listen to. To...
31 Jan 202547min
Shot #189 - Breaking into the Hospitality Industry
In this episode, I chat about how to how to build a solid foundation as a new hospitality industry person. I break down the 5 key points below. Master the Basics: Learn bar setup, how to use tools p...
29 Jan 20258min
Behind the Policy: Ian Tostenson on Fighting for BC Restaurants
In this episode, I chat with BCRFA President and CEO, Ian Tosteson and the state of 2024, the GST holiday rollout and the outlook for 2025. Another indepth chat with the people on the ground for legis...
24 Jan 202542min
Shot #188 - Awards Don't Mean Shit!
In this episode, it's awards season so I chat about why they shouldn't matter as much as people make out that they need to be. Hope this gives you some perspective. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn So...
21 Jan 20259min
