Drink Me A Story

On a windy beach, footprints vanish as quickly as they're made. Sea glass glimmers amidst the wet, rough sand. Some collect these pieces, others share or return them. Life offers endless opportunities to gather moments, not out of fear, but for joy. So, come along, and let's walk the beach, collecting moments in time and reflecting on life. 

In Paris, the elegant and gilded Palais Garnier hosts Le Vin Eternal , an opera honoring a divisive drink. Masked composer Lucien Duval, scarred by betrayal, seeks revenge on the elite who profit from ruining families. As riots and fires destroy lives East of Paris, the rich find themselves sipping fancy drinks and enjoying a performance of a lifetime.  

Epic Rippers: I found myself in Savannah with a free afternoon and a townie bike. So I went to learn from the dead and got more than I bargained for, including some lessons about living and dying that have changed my life forever. 

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a short story set in The Maze, a world where the Gods rule all, demigods control humans, and humans must destroy themselves to survive. This short features Caelia and we tag along as she makes a leap of faith and comes face to face with a dangerous adversary. In a world built on fear and deception, trusting others is the hardest thing. But, Caelia has no choice. He...

Sips and Shorts: In a blood-drenched jungle, a priest's faltering blade sends a bad omen into the world and seals his people's fate. A mysterious virus ravages the land as silver-clad invaders crave gold and Maya. Her intoxicating essence seduces priests and conquerors alike. But she has other plans beyond seduction. As empires crumble and fevers burn, Maya reveals herself - a love's betrayal repa...

Epic Rippers: Sometimes you need to walk away and hit reset. I found myself overwhelmed in Slovakia and escaped town, heading for the beautiful winter landscapes. But, beneath the gorgeous, breathtaking beauty of nature, danger lurked. 

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a short story set in The Maze, a world where the Gods rule all, demigods control humans, and humans must destroy themselves to survive. This short features Caelia and we tag along as she makes a leap of faith and comes face to face with a dangerous adversary. In a world built on fear and deception, trusting others is the hardest thing. But, Caelia has no choice. He...

Sips and Shorts: A small island tribe paired a drink with an anxiety inducing sport. Both would go on to become popular in the rest of the world. One would ease the minds of the constantly anxious. The other would let daredevils get the rush they needed.

Epic Rippers: Asilah, Morocco is a city of shapes, faults, and risings with a treacherous past of piracy and death. But, the white washed walls of the city also bring something else - hope.

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a quick story about a character in the Coin Chronicles universe. Caelia goes by many names, but the name everyone remembers her by comes from love. It's a tragic beginning to a character that ends up striking fear into The Kingdoms.

Sips and Shorts: Elliot found himself in dire straits and turning to the one thing, and the one woman, that he should have avoided at all costs. The harrowing tale of a man who walked into a gambling joint filled with forgotten memories and past love and changed his life forever. 

Epic Rippers: Why do people refuse to change? I made my way through Bogota and discovered some key things about the mentality of humans that will change the way you think about people and their circumstances. Bogota is a sprawling city packed full of people displaced from cartels, murder, and drugs. I took some time to sit at a 3rd story coffee shop, write, and watch the city unfold below me. Here...

This is a Coin Chronicles Short, a short story set in The Maze, a world where the Gods rule all, demigods control humans, and humans must destroy themselves to survive. This short features Alvaro and we tag along as he goes hunting, but not in a way that you might expect. Come discover the role memories play in our lives and how much they can weigh.

A story of grift and shady political dealings where the only ones to benefit were the rich and powerful. They lusted after Eleanor's golden chest. Her chest would make them tons of money. But, that was only if everyone played their part.  Unfortunately, for the politicians and corrupt businessman involved, a tiny group of lower class citizens would not play their part. Instead, they would do somet...

Agnes worked daily to make sure the farm and her family survived for another day. This was an age of hard times. This was a time of keeping your head down and doing the work. In persisting, she became part of a hard working culture and embodied the concept behind a modern day drink.

This is a quick clip featuring a conversation with Phil, the owner of Bayfield Winery in Bayfield, WI. In this episode we talk Wisconsin wine and cider making...just in time for Fall. Learn about what makes growing fruit in WI challenging, the benefits of temperature fluctuations and how growing varies throughout the different areas of Wisconsin. Bayfield Apple Festival is going on this weekend in...

A woman with daddy issues, earned a not so fitting nickname in a battle between the do what they want wealthy and common citizens. The mostly true, disgusting, and horrible story of how the wealthy do what they want...until a woman comes along and says otherwise.

Olivia had been experimenting with things that could pick her up and also put her down for years. The things evolved too over the years. Now that she was out of college, had a good first job, and was an adult, she needed to get a little more sophisticated with her pick me ups.

Recently I sat down with Chris Mallon, the owner of TN Whiskey Workshop We drank an old fashioned and recorded at Jane's Hideaway in Nashville. His knowledge about whiskey and bourbon is extensive. Chris is the Nashville chapter president for the regional US Bartenders Guild. We covered the difference between whiskey and bourbon, got some personal TN whiskey recommendations, and talked through a t...

A famous painter walked into a small, Italian town and walked away with a taste of a famous drink. But, try as he might, he couldn't pry the recipe away from the hands of the Madonna. Trade Secrets could kill, and she wasn't about to give up her what she knew that easily. Good thing too, because 400 years later, her secret turned into something magic.

Before the devil went down to Georgia he was in London, and he found himself at the end of a nasty joke that led to an omen to ward off evil. An omen that found its way to North America and lives still in your glass today. So, drink up... can't let the devil have his day. This episode features Wiseacre Brewing Company and their Set Up Ranch Water

As a follow up to episode 32, I sat down with Dayton, the CEO and president for WI Souvenir Milkcaps, which is the company that pioneered pull tabs in Wisconsin. Pull tabs is a widely accepted part of bar culture today. Dayton's grandfather started the company and faced legal pressure from the State of Wisconsin that forced him to fight for what he knew was right. The story of Wally's battle, talk...

In this latest episode, we dive into the fascinating story of a unique social game that captivated Wisconsin residents. Learn how the game's creator, Walter, fought the government and won the right for Wisconsinites to enjoy this nostalgic pastime. 🥤 Tune in to hear about the power of conviction, the joy of collecting, and the importance of standing up for one's rights. Grab a drink and let's cel...

What does a drunken womanizer and a pissed off woman have to do with Nashville's most famous cuisine? A cuisine that's been imitated around the country, but never replicated.

How is George Washington, whiskey and veterans related and why were they out to kill each other?