
James Grass on Building a Brand the Industry Actually Loves
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with James Grass, the mind behind Chef’s Favourite, for an inspiring conversation about pivoting from industry insider to content innovator. James shares how he ...
27 Juni 202545min

Mr Lyan on Creativity, Concept Bars, and Staying Ahead of the Curve
In this captivating episode—the celebrated Mr Lyan (Ryan Chetiyawardana) joins Shawn Soole for a deep dive into concept bars, creative reinvention, and the future of cocktail culture. From expansion t...
20 Juni 20251h 3min

Inside SIPS: Simone Caporale on the #1 Bar in the World and the Power of Play
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Simone Caporale, a global cocktail luminary behind SIPS Barcelona and the storied Boadas Cocktails bar in Barcelona. Simone shares his deep insights into pr...
4 Apr 202539min

Above Board and Beyond: Hayden Lambert on Quiet Confidence in the Bar World
In this episode, I chat with fellow "Australian" Hayden Lambert about the journey to and operating a small bar in metro Melbourne. This is a raw chat about small bar culture, community and business. F...
21 Mars 202556min

How Giacomo Giannotti is Turning Cocktail Culture Green
In this episode, I chat to the ever charismatic Giacomo Giannotti of Paradiso, Barcelona. We chat about the real meaning of sustainability and it's more than saving your waste. This is an enlightening...
14 Mars 202550min

How Danil Nevsky is Redefining Bartending from the Outside In
In this episode, I chatted with Danil Nevsky, the cocktailman, and the indie bartender. He has become one of the most prolific bartending personalities in the world, this is a great chat for young bar...
28 Feb 20251h 22min

The Truth About Ice, Water & Booze with Camper English
In this episode, I have the privilege to chat to journalist and author, Camper English. We chat about his work with creating perfect ice, his rabbit hole investigative style and what he is loving abou...
21 Feb 202547min

Shot #192 - Progressing in the Industry
In this episode, I want to chat to the younger generation about what is next for them. Been asked how I stay motivated in the industry after almost 30 years, so I break it down for you. FOLLOW US ON I...
18 Feb 20259min



















