The tiny violin plays as we release the eighth and FINAL episode of the Bar-Fabric Podcast, Series One! To cap our inaugural season, boy, do we have a heavy hitter for you! In this episode:

• 1:17 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: CHAIN RESTAURANTS/BARS - Charlotte tells us about the comfort and joy she finds in the arms of the chain venues that we all recognise.

• 5:37 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? JACKIE ZYKAN - Charlotte gets an insightful talk in with Jackie Zykan, American Whiskey legend and ex-Master Taster at Old Forester.

• 20:24 - IN CONVERSATION WITH - JOHAN EKELUND - Johan, legendary london bartender and founder of Sharp & Dapper, describes his business journey that continues to improve bartenders' outfits all over the industry!

• 23:51 - FOUR MORE BARS - JOHN ROBINSON - Joseph has his final music chat of the series with John Robinson, Head of Music in The Umbrella Project (behind The Sun Tavern, Discount Suit Co. and more). From conversations around non-specific rock n' roll to the coining of 'pre-bangers', this is an insight into one of the most phenomenal music programs in the world.

  Find John's superb song choices and more on this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AtTaO4ifsz3NgQ4D1ryxT?si=cc726b573bae47e0

If you missed the previous episodes, go back and listen now!

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This is episode seven of the Bar Fabric Podcast! We wish you a happy return to normality after the holiday season. To smooth the process, here's what you can find in this episode:

• 1:27 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: RTDs (Ready-to-drink cocktails) - Who shall rise up to defend the premade cocktail of bottle and can? Only our leader, our host, our narrator, Ali!

• 5:42 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? DARREL DAVIES - Cam chats with barrel manufacture expert Darrel Davies, Director of Cooperage Ops at Brown Forman. If you're a barrel nerd, this one's for you.

• 23.39 - ABROAD SPECTRUM - RUBEN ACEVES - Listen in on Dani's conversation with erudite Herradura Global Ambassador, Ruben Aceves, and absorb some wicked agave talk.

• 37.11 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: POSITIVITY- Joseph draws on his own experiences to talk about managing hate and sharing support in the industry.

If you missed the first six episodes, go back and listen now!

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Welcome to episode six of the Bar Fabric Podcast! We hope you like excellent conversation and great accents. In this episode:

• 2:04 - YOU'RE WRONG ABOUT: TEQUILA CRISTALINO - Yleana, Brown Forman's UK Sales Director, speaks about her home in Mexico in her empassioned defence of a misunderstood Tequila style.

• 6:26 - HOW'D YOU GET THAT JOB? YEAHITSRENEE (PART 2) - Charlotte finishes her conversation with pro DJ, radio plugger and media expert Renee about her experience in and around hospitality, and how it informs her present day-to-day.

• 20:29 - FOUR MORE BARS - JON NICKOLL (PART 2) - Joseph finishes his conversation with Jon Nickoll, composer, podcaster and legendary pianist at The American Bar at The Savoy, to chat through is (somewhat expansive) experience with music in hospitality.

• 35:31 - THE IMPORTANCE OF: STORYTELLING - Cam weaves a beautiful tartan of Jasper Newton Daniel, babbling brooks and being early for work - for the art of storytelling.

If you missed the first five episodes, go back and listen now!

*** You may only listen to this podcast if you are above the legal drinking age in your region. Drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age ***