Recipe - 2 hosts; 1 guest; excellent drinks to taste; shake liberally with conversation and serve as a podcast.
Tasting Notes - Each ProPhile episode tackles big ideas with people who are passionate and experienced. Learn with subtle notes of laughter over a strong base of alcohol appreciation with a chance of inebriation. Episodes are best paired with an open mind and followed by Chasers where we debrief interviews and extend the conversation to new topics
Contact - prophiles.pod@gmail.com
Brian Tucker joins Noel and Andrew to speak about earthquakes in developed and developing countries, government response, local politics,uncertainty, life after graduate school, Tajikistan, and beyond.
Drinks - 1989 Husch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
House Margarita - 0.25oz(8mL) agave syrup; 0.5oz(15mL) Cointreau; 1oz(30mL) fresh lime juice; 1oz(30mL) Agavero; 1oz(30mL) Tapatio 110 Tequila; pinch of salt; shake ingredients with crushed ice and serve in favorite glassware
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
23 Aug 2022
Chaser 08 - Nebiolo Distillations
Noel and Andrew explore the lives and beauty of Nebiolo grapes after distillation while discussing Andrew’s wedding, the strange and wonderful ways in which social circles collide, the UC Board of Regents, and our conversation with Billy Jenkins.
Drinks - 2016 Ciabot Berton Barolo del Comune di La Mo rra - Luigi Francoli Grappa (also featured in a previous episode!)
UCSD Grad Slam Finals 2022 (https://youtu.be/1-ocE046tgs?t=2747) | Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
8 Aug 2022
08 - Billy Jenkins + Barrel Aged Navy Grog + Japanese Whiskey
Billy Jenkins educates us on the US Navy, serving on a submarine, what it means to be at war, Japanese life, culture, history, and alcohol, graduate student dynamics, and more!
Drinks - Barrel Aged Navy Grog - 0.25oz(8mL) demerara syrup; 0.75oz(23mL) lime juice; 0.75oz(23mL) grapefruit juice; [1oz(30mL) Wray and Nephew Overproof White Rum; 1oz(30mL) Flor de Caña 7 Year Rum; 1oz(30mL) Mt. Gay Eclipse Rum; 1/4oz(8mL) St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram] aged in an american oak barrel; shake ingredients with crushed ice and serve in a rocks glass - Japanese Whiskey - Kikori; Togouchi 3 Year
Billy’s Website (https://wjenkins.me/) | Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
25 Jul 2022
Chaser 07 - The Aging Special
ProPhiles is back! Andrew and Noel discuss aging practices for liquor, the history behind aging alcohol, and what DOC and names like Cognac or Tequila actually mean when looking at a bottle.
Drinks - Barrel-aged Negroni - 1oz+(30mL+) Aviation Gin + 1oz(30mL) Campari aged for 2+ weeks in a small volume American Oak barrel; 1oz(30mL) Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth; stir over ice and serve in a rocks glass - Luigi Francoli Grappa - Kirkland Signature XO Cognac
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
20 Mar 2022
07 - Jose Armando Fernandez Guerrero + Tej
José Armando teaches us about linguistics, dubbing, subtitling, Kumeyaay (the native people of what is now the San Diego/Tijuana area), accents, and humor across languages while discussing his youth in Tijuana, the best smells in the world, and crossing the border for school.
The Linguaphile Music Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TJhSn7hPd6SAWkfV6gpT2?si=84a1c48f41d34c78)
Drinks - Tej (Ethiopian honey wine) and Raicilla Silvestre
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
27 Feb 2022
Chaser 06 - Dr. William Chapman
Andrew and Noel drink some hoppy ales and discuss the World Barista Championships and coffee culture, the Boulder County fire that occurred at the end of 2021, machine learning, and other topics of varying import.
Boulder County Wildfire Fund (https://www.commfound.org/grants/get-grant/Boulder-County-Wildfire-Fund?fbclid=IwAR30edycQfY5W_0A7Z_jzRi_gHRmilhYSWlSnRqJmoHo687RLmv_xwKjcwQ) | American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/nexstar-pub.html/)
Drinks - Mikkeller Windy Hill; Kona Big Wave
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
14 Feb 2022
06 - Dr. William Chapman + French 95
We discuss the state and history of weather prediction, atmospheric rivers, machine learning, satellites and remote sensing, whiskey terroir, surfing, childhood injuries, and beyond while celebrating Will’s recent PhD defense!
Recipe - French 95 - 0.5oz(15mL) simple syrup; 0.75oz(23mL) lemon juice; 2oz(60mL) Cutwater Black Simmer Bourbon/AD Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon; shake ingredients with ice, then strain into a Collins glass over ice and top with 2oz(60mL) La Marca Prosecco
Will’s Github (https://github.com/WillyChap) | Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
10 Jan 2022
Chaser 05 - Dr. Art Miller
Andrew and Noel sip on Ume Highballs and reflect on their conversation with Dr. Art Miller while discussing working internationally, veganism, meditation and religion, and more.
Recipe - Ume Highball - 1tsp(5mL) fresh ginger juice; 1oz(30mL) Choya Plum Wine; 1oz(30mL) Bulleit Bourbon; shake with ice, pour into a highball or collins glass and top with club soda.
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com) | @noelbrizuela (https://www.instagram.com/noelbrizuela/)
4 Jan 2022
05 - Dr. Art Miller + Chardonnays + Rhone Blends
We discuss terroir, marine heat waves, scientific publishing culture, working abroad, the California Central Coast, and much more with a heavy emphasis on wine throughout.
Drinks - 2018 Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay; 2019 Miner Napa Valley Chardonnay; 2019 Saint Cosme Crozes Hermitage; 2013 Chesebro La Montagne Sauvage
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
21 Dec 2021
Chaser 04 - Meleane Gardner
The discussion gets HEATED by the spice in a couple Manhattans. Andrew and Noel discuss working in large teams, cultural traditions, and origin designations in liquor among other topics.
Recipe - Manhattan - 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters; 1oz(30mL) Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth; 2oz(60mL) Templeton or Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey; stir over ice and strain into a martini glass; garnish with a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
28 Nov 2021
04 - Meleane Gardner + Aviation + Vesper
We discuss COVID-19, Disney, crazy anecdotes from the past couple years in the film industry, and more!
Recipes - Aviation - 0.25oz(8mL) Creme de Violette; 0.5oz(15mL) fresh lemon juice; 0.5oz(15mL) Luxardo Maraschino Liquer; 2oz(60mL) Bombay Gin; shake with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass; garnish with a Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Vesper - 0.25oz(8mL) Cocchi Americano; 0.5oz(15mL) Ketel One Vodka; 1.5oz(45mL) The Botanist Gin; shake with ice and double strain into a martini glass; garnish with a lemon twist that has been expressed on the glass.
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
22 Nov 2021
Chaser 03 - Abigail Dillon
Sipping on rosé and a cabernet sauvignon, we remember highlights from our conversation with Abigail Dillon and discuss issues with storing open bottles of wine.
12 Oct 2021
03 - Abigail Dillon + Ramos Gin Fizz
The conversation moves through heavy topics such as domestic violence and the US justice system to policing, viral videos, and beyond.
Recipe - 3 dashes orange bitters; 1 fresh egg white; 0.5oz(15mL) fresh lime juice; 0.5oz(15mL) fresh lemon juice; 1oz(23mL) simple syrup; 1oz(30mL) heavy cream; 2oz(60mL) St. George Botanivore Gin; shake vigorously without ice for 15 to 20 seconds; add ice and shake vigorously for ~1.5 min; double strain into collins glass and top with club soda; serve with a straw (adapted from Death & Co).
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
27 Sept 2021
Chaser 02 - Dr. Trevor Erlacher
Andrew and Noel reflect on their conversation with Dr. Trevor Erlacher while pitting Northeast and Belgian Ales head-to-head with the Allagash Tripel and the St. Bernardus Tripel.
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
22 Sept 2021
02 - Dr. Trevor Erlacher + West Coast IPAs
The conversation starts with Ukrainian history and broadens to discuss Europe, the Soviet Union, nationalism, economic systems, and more.
Drinks - Ballast Point Fathom IPA; Mikkeller Humle Nørd California Style DIPA; Alesmith IPA
Trevor’s book (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674250932) | Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) | prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
14 Sept 2021
Chaser 01 - Dr. Julie Bannantine
Andrew and Noel reflect on their conversation with Dr. Julie Bannantine while tasting and comparing Oaxacan mezcales distilled by Banhez and Monte Alban.
Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) \ Contact - prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
7 Sept 2021
01 - Dr. Julie Bannantine + Boulder Bee’s Knees
The conversation ranges from misogyny in STEM and the workplace to higher education systems and beyond.
Recipe - 1oz(30mL) fresh lemon juice; 1oz(30mL) honey syrup; 2oz(60mL) Boulder Spirits Ginskey; shake with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Julie’s textbook (https://books.google.com/books/about/Fundamentals_of_Metal_Fatigue_Analysis.html?id=jdZRAAAAMAAJ) - Music by Wataboi (https://jonasksb.wixsite.com/wataboi) - prophiles.pod@gmail.com (mailto:prophiles-pod@gmail.com)
7 Sept 2021
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