CRAFTED Podcast
1) A Grand Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1)
For years, the “Mr. Potato Head” theory of drinks was accepted by bartenders to create new cocktails and memorize recipes. But until the release of Cocktail Theory, by Dr. Kevin Petersen, no one had t...Show More
2) In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov
ACASTZerno is one of the hottest brands in the world of specialty coffee, and for good reasons. So Jonathan recently met up with Zerno’s founder, Vel Genov, at their brand-new manufacturing center in ...Show More
3) Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont
While the overall category of craft beer is currently experiencing a decline, the Burlington, Vermont craft beer maker, Zero Gravity Beer, is thriving. How? To find out, Eli talked with Zero Gravity’s...Show More
4) The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston
Few craft categories have experienced the meteoric rise of ‘functional beverages,’ and specifically, THC-infused drinks. But despite their popularity, what goes into making these drinks remains a secr...Show More
5) Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2)
Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and our bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that most captivated them this past year, and some of the ca...Show More
6) Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (part 1)
As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about hea...Show More
7) Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’
Distillation has been a common topic here on Crafted as of late, and we have had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most important names in the American spirits industry. Yet, commercial distil...Show More
8) Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb
Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. So today, we’re broaching these topics wi...Show More
9) Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible
Amanda Thomson loved enjoying a glass of wine to wind down the evening, but she also needed to be high-functioning first thing in the morning. That craving led to the 2019 release of Noughty Non-Alcoh...Show More
Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible
56:10 | Dec 10th, 2025
10) How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint
In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found cr...Show More