In this episode, Jonathan and Jeffrey sit down with the incomparable Samantha Katz, a woman whose life story blends Wall Street innovation, cocktail‑world community building, and the birth of one of New York’s most influential distilling movements.

Recorded at Dear Irving on Hudson, the conversation moves from laughs to jaw‑dropping revelations as Samantha shares how she went from creating environmental markets at age 19 to becoming a central figure in New York’s craft spirits renaissance.



From Wall Street to Whiskey: Samantha Katz on Environmental Markets & Craft Spirits Leadership (S5 E5 TCGS)

In the premiere episode of Icons of Wine, a new mini-series within The Cocktail Guru Show, host Jeffrey Pogash welcomes one of the most influential figures in modern New Zealand winemaking: Erica Crawford. The Icons of Wine series spotlights the people who have shaped global wine culture through innovation, vision, and uncompromising quality.

Icons of Wine with Erica Crawford (TCGS S5 E4)

In this delightfully briny episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash take viewers on a pickle-powered journey from the legendary Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale to the vibrant Swizzle Rumbar, where they sit down with a very special guest: John King, co-founder of The Original Pickle Shot.

The Pickle Shooter with John King (TCGS S5 E3)

Robin Robinson (TCGS S5 E2)

The Cocktail Guru Show, hosted by Jonathan Pogash and his father, Jeffrey, features actress Emily Meade discussing her career and personal journey. Emily shares her experiences in various TV shows, including "The Deuce" and "Broad City," and her transition to sobriety. She also talks about the challenges of acting, including auditioning and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The show also includes a non-alcoholic cocktail recipe using POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, highlighting the growing trend of high-quality non-alcoholic drinks.



Deuces Dry with Emily Meade (TCGS S5 E1)

Hey everyone, Jonathan and Jeffrey here, bringing you the season finale of Season 4 of The Cocktail Guru Show, live from the vibrant city of New Orleans at Cafe Amelie. This episode is packed with incredible guests, insightful discussions, and, of course, amazing cocktails and food.

We had the pleasure of hosting some fantastic guests this season, including:

 * Kyle McHugh from Proof Media

 * Laura Cullen

 * Ben Jones from Spiribam Spirits

 * Alejandro Coronado from Cuervo Tequila

 * Jaime Salas from Proximo Spirits

 * Absinthe distiller, Absinthia Vermut

 * Celebrity guests Cheech and Chong

DIRECT from The Big Easy, it's The Cocktail Guru Season Finale!

In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Podcast, hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash welcome longtime friend and world-class bartender Chris Cardone. From his early days in flair bartending competitions to building craft cocktail programs in New York, Chris has carved a unique career in hospitality. But his story goes beyond the bar—after a pivotal moment in 2015, he embraced a healthier lifestyle and shifted focus toward non-alcoholic spirits and craft mocktails, proving that sophistication in a glass doesn’t always require alcohol.

Tending to Flair with Chirs Cardone (TCGS S4 E8)

What do you get when you combine a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, humanitarian deminer, and wine importer? Meet Sam Lerman, CEO of Spirit Worldwide, whose life reads like a real-world spy thriller. In this episode of The Cocktail Guru Show, hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash sit down with Sam tohear how a mission in Ukraine led to the discovery of world-class wines — and how he’s now introducing them to the U.S.
➡️ Learn about rare Ukrainian varietals like Saperavi,the humanitarian mission behind the brand, and why Sam’s story is anything but ordinary.
🎧 Listen now and toast to a story of courage, compassion, and craft.

From Battlefield to Bottle: The Heroic Story of Sam Lerman (S4 E7)

Direct from Denver Part II: WSWA Access LIVE 2025 (S4 E6)

The Cocktail Guru Show: Live from Access Live Denver 2025

1st Reel Entertainment takes you on culinary and spirited adventures with its vodcasts, Barrel Room Chronicles and The Cocktail Guru Show.

Hosts Jonathan and Jeffrey Pogash talk food, drink, entertainment and all things delicious, luxurious, and fun on The Cocktail Guru Podcast.