Not every distillery owner has a land speed record to their name, but Ryan Montgomery of Montgomery Distilling does. So Eli talked with him about all things spirits, from the Montana-grown grain that helped power that land speed record, to the world’s first bourbon-based amaro. They also discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor of love known as kirschwasser; and the inspirational effect of Merle Haggard and the Grateful Dead.

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Farm to Bottle (3:49)

Farming & Ranching (5:07)

From Home Brewing to Distilling (6:39)

Whiskey School & Stills (9:23)

Starting a Whiskey Business (12:55)

Single Malt & Special Releases (16:06)

What Does He Like to Drink (20:43)

“Mama Tried” Bourbon (24:12)

Aquavit (26:01)

Aged Aquavit (33:19)

Aging in Montana (37:10)

State of Distilling in the US & Montana (49:41)

Liquor Licensing (57:30)

B'Amaro (1:02:39)

Motorcycle Fuel, Lords of Dirt, Spirit in the Spokes (1:09:25)

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A famous philosopher once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” We agree. And while music is all around us, it’s easier and easier to take it for granted, or to have a very diluted experience of it. So, how do you elevate your everyday music listening experience?

Today, Simon catches up with Itai Azerad, founder of Heaven 11, to talk about how their new Billie Amp MK3 does just that. Heaven 11’s goal is to restore the connection between the listener and music, and bring back the ritual of listening.

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Check out the New Billie Amp at Capitol Audiofest (2:16)

Billie Amp MK3’s Modular Design (3:52)

Choosing Between Amplifier Modules (7:01)

Future Proofing in Audio Products (12:26)

Incorporating User Feedback (14:06)

Bringing Back Your Father’s Hifi System (20:42)

Rediscovering New Details in Music (30:24)

Aesthetics Matter (41:31)

An Emotional Connection to Music (47:00)

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How do you make great coffee on the road? Jonathan talks with Alex LeBlanc, the owner and head roaster at Calibration Coffee Lab, to talk about our recent attempts at this. Then, we discuss Alex’s own approach to roasting, and what becomes clear is that there are lots of different priorities and values that a particular coffee roaster might have — and understanding those will likely help you identify your favorite roasters.

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New Coffee Gear & No-Bypass Brewing (3:31)

Water Additives (13:14)

Hand Grinders vs Electric Grinders (14:49)

Bed Pressure (23:44)

Filter Coffee & Various Brewing Styles (26:13)

Roasting: Alex’s Approach (32:42)

Over Roasting & Other Coffee Crimes (42:19)

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