Pouring Stories

 They went from being the “New Clubhouse” for the Las Vegas industry… to closed overnight. Constantin Alexander could only watch as the explosive Piero’s controversy took down everything he and his partner had built with Bramare and Table 34. 00:00 intro Teaser PSP S2Ep7 00:35 Jack & Diet 03:32 G’s First Drink In A Bar 06:00 Bougie Bars Too Good For Basics 07:52 Brands Controlling Bars  10:00 Know...

Katie Kush sits down with Giambrone for a candid, fun, and eye-opening conversation on Pouring Stories Season 2 Episode 5. The adult film star shares her real experiences in the industry, from her favorite gonzo-style scenes and surprising least favorite moments (including VR) to the unique chemistry that makes or breaks a shoot. Katie opens up about relationships, industry judgments, weird direct...

J.R. Starkus joins us at the Pouring Stories bar for a masterclass in hospitality, bar management, and opening successful venues. A true legend in Las Vegas for decades, J.R. went from leading mixologist to the face of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. He’s mentored countless industry professionals and continues to set the standard for what a career in beverage and hospitality can look like. T...

During the end of season 1, production went off the rails and Pouring Stories had to go a new direction with our editing. This was this final episode of our first season. It was an amazing episode that deserved more attention. Despite the production issues I wanted to share it with the world. Joe and Jen are incredible people and I am thrilled to share their perspective with my audience! 00:00 Int...

Eryn Korby, Owner Of Sin City Saints, visits Pouring Stories for Episode 3 of Season 2!  Sin City Saints is an Adult Non Alcoholic Boutique, located on Main Street, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She carries amazing zero proof spirits and she brings some for us to try. Korby even makes a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned! We talk about the direction the industry is going, the shift to other substances from alcoh...

Adam O'Donnell, Co-Owner of Jive Turkey in Las Vegas, returns to Pouring Stories for our second episode of season 2. Like at his and Sam's bar "Jive Turkey", Adam is back on the podcast to push boundaries! The conversation goes from shooters and gendered ordering to the history of the Old Fashioned and Luxardo cherries. All along Adam uses his shocking sense of humor to surprise...

Pouring Stories Season 2 Episode 1 Heidi Wiest, Master Hair Stylist, Sound Healer, and founder of Wyld Kī®, joins the Pouring Stories Podcast for our first episode of season 2. Heidi speaks to her over 25 years of experience in beauty and personal care, drinking expensive “cat coffee”, & enjoying good tequila, all while desperately seeking a decent Skinny Margarita! During the episode we test...

🎙 Pouring Stories Ep.18 - Giambrone sits down with Nathan Grates, co-owner of The Sand Dollar LV, Sand Dollar Downtown, and La Casa De Juliette, to talk about the grind behind building three of Las Vegas’ most respected cocktail and live-music destinations. From brutal late nights as a beverage manager to wild college bar shifts, Nate opens up about the real costs of success: Physical, emotional,...

Dario Doimo spent half of his life abroad, sneaking into an international competition at 19, and falling in love with bartending ever since. He went on to win the World Flair Bartending competition, open venues, became a U.S. Citizen, and is now The Agave Ambassador for Bacardi! Dario finally sits down with his old friend Giambrone, to share some of the wild ride he has been on! 0:00 Dario Doimo E...

Kristi De Vita joins us on Pouring Stories, to share her family's French connection to Chartreuse, adding needed context to her hidden tattoo reveal during the podcast. Kristi goes on to talk about leaving Boulder City for a new life in New York City, gaining the attitude she needed to navigate the sidewalks, and becoming the Business Development Manager for Gallo in New York! She finishes by...

Author, Educator, & Designer Of The EuroBar | Livio Lauro | Pouring Stories | Episode 15 Join me and my long-time friend & mentor Livio Lauro as we dive into the world of bartending on Pouring Stories 15th episode. We explore the creation of the EuroBar, the art of classic cocktails like the Negroni, and why the size of your ice cube matters more than you think. I also share some war stori...

Hospitality is more than a job. It’s the time invested into your patron, guest, or even coworkers and staff. Get insight from one of the best to ever do it all in Vegas. Spotty made a name for himself at incredible bars in Las Vegas & Arizona. Especially at the world famous Herbs & Rye. He gives us some back of house info and even makes the Herbs Old Fashioned. You can see him now slinging...

Join us for Episode 13 of Pouring Stories as Christopher “Tater” Gutierrez, Partner & Operator of Stray Pirate in Las Vegas’ vibrant Arts District, takes us on a nostalgic journey! From the golden era of flair bartending to the 2000s cocktail renaissance, Tater shares stories of opening a dog-themed pirate bar, crafting unique cocktails like the Zombie, and embracing life’s lessons behind the...

Join us for an unfiltered chat with Chef Nicole Brisson, a Las Vegas culinary legend! From her training in Italy to the heartbreak of losing Carnevino, Nicole dives deep into dry-aging steaks, chef life, and her innovative Italian-Japanese pop-up. We also sip on Campari Americanos, muse about cigars, and explore sustainable cooking methods. Don’t miss this journey into hospitality, entrepreneurshi...

Join us for an engaging episode of "Pouring Stories" as we welcome Tucker St. John, the Director of Beverage at Esther’s Kitchen in Las Vegas, NV. This episode dives into his innovative ideas, philosophical insights, and insider knowledge about the world of mixology and hospitality, offering a fresh perspective for both industry professionals and cocktail enthusiasts. Hosted & Produc...

Adam O’Donnell, the mastermind behind Jive Turkey in Las Vegas, spills the tea on the wild, unexpected chaos of opening your first bar. He’s dropping truth bombs about why bartending shouldn’t be some snooty, pretentious gig—and then cranks it up a notch with the iciest, most gangster "Icing" moment ever captured mid-interview. This is the raw, unfiltered bar life story you didn’t know y...

Master Mixologist and Host of Master Your Ash Michael Przydzial explains pairing beverages and spirits with Cigars, the arduous journey he took to earn his Master Of Mixology accreditation, and being brand representative in Las Vegas! 00:00 Pouring Stories The Smoking section 5:30 Humidity in cigars 10:20 Cutting Your Cigar 12:15 Lighting your cigar 15:38 Retrohaling? 17:40 Are Cigars Bad For You?...

High-volume craft bartender Adam Giles lays out the many different career options in beverage and what goes along with those choices, while also sharing interesting beverage knowledge and fun moments.

Van-Alan Nguyen Owner of 595 Craft & Kitchen, District Deli & Coffee, as well as Partner with Able Baker Brewery, describes his journey opening several different concepts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Insights into the lessons learned, methods used, and how to get results! 00:00 Van on Opening 595 Craft & Kitchen 04:43 Sour Beers 09:20 Making Beer lists/Beer Trends 14:24 The FOOD at 595! 17:00...

Anthony Jamison Co-Owners of one of Las Vegas' most iconic bars, The Sand Dollar, lays out how it all came to be. From the pitfalls to becoming an industry haven and opening new concepts! 00:00 Anthony Jamison Pouring Stories ep 5 01:15 The Sand Dollar origin story 04:50 Jamison’s looks out 10:07 Jamison and brand reps 12:30 Chase Gordon 17:00 Moody 18:40 Mary Lee 20:20 Making bars profitable...

Join Giambrone, the host and bartender for Pouring Stories as he makes drinks and interviews Brand Ambassador Ryan McGuinness. They speak to the life of a brand work, the history of many of the timeless classics cocktails and the spirits behind them. Of course there's always a few anecdotes from the beverage and hospitality industry. 00:00 Pouring Stories Podcast Ep.3 | Ryan McGinnis 1:35 Deep...