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Justin introduced Violet and Nichole to the Bitchfest and boy did they nhave fun!

This week, Justin and Violet sat down with Trey Busch, the winemaker behind Sleight of Hand Cellars in Walla Walla. Founded in 2007 with one goal—make world class wines while having the most fun legally possible—Sleight of Hand has been turning heads and landing on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 lists ever since. We cracked open […]

Mike Lee wants to ban porn. Conservative states are criminalizing doctors for performing abortions. A 10-year-old rape victim had to cross state lines for healthcare. And somehow, we’re all expected to just sit here and take it. We’re diving into abortion rights, bodily autonomy, and whether forced birth is part of a larger conservative strategy […]

This week we’re diving into cannabis beverages: why they’re harder to make than you think, why most of them taste like ass, and the technical wizardry required to trick THC into becoming water-soluble. Spoiler: it’s not as simple as “throw weed in a can and boom.” Also covered: hateful assholes at Pride parades (Aaron’s bringing […]

Welcome to the After Dark Guest: Rebecca Rosenberg, Author of Silver Echoes Pour yourself something strong—we’re going deep. Welcome to After Dark, where we mix bold spirits with even bolder conversations about sex, women’s rights, and systemic oppression. In our premiere episode, author Rebecca Rosenberg joins us to discuss Silver Echoes—a raw dive into trauma, […]

This is the frist episode with the NEW CREW! Get to know us!  We’re those zany imbibers from Swig & Ramble who’ve spent four seasons diving into craft beverages, bourbon secrets, and having wildly inappropriate conversations with everyone from distillers to dominatrixes. We don’t do boring, we don’t do prudish, and we sure as hell […]

This is the first episode of season 5 and sdaly Julia’s LAST. We recorded this many months ago with a friend Chris who is one of the most interesting bartenders ever. A Sober bartender. This episode is about how the No and Low trend is not going away. Be sure to follow Chris and us […]

We’re back with Ian from Farmstead Cider to continue the fascinating conversation around conservation and natural cider making in Teton County, Wyoming.

Saving wildlife by making cider? Tell us more!!

We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca Rosenberg, author of Champagne Widows, and Sharon Cohn of Breathless Winery to discuss all things sparkling wine, books, and history. Pop some bubbly and listen in!

This week we welcome Wisconsin craft brewer Brad Stillmank to the show to learn all about his process and range of delicious drinks! Be sure to follow all their latest @stillmankbrewing

It’s been a hot second since we did a ranting episode, so pour a Session and buckle up, buttercup!

In honour of Negroni Week, we take a look at this classic cocktail – its history, variations, and the other nonsense you’ve come to know, love, and expect from this show!

This week we welcome Violet to the sh*tshow! Violet is an adult worker and we sit down and talk with her about her career, THC/Cannabis, and there are even some kittens in this episode!! So light up and join us.

We’re thrilled to welcome badass sexpert and adult worker Alice Little to the show. Buckle up and pour a stiff one, because Julia and Alice go a little off the rails in this episode 😝

We’re joined by Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer (of BourbonBlog.com, countless national and international interviews, liquor.com, spirits judge, and Heist on Netflix, just to name a few of his MANY accolades) to talk all things Bourbon! Don’t miss the shenanigans!

We’re Back, Baby!!! Yes, the government hasn’t shut us down (yet!) and we’re going full steam ahead this season with new interviews, new producers, new aspects of the industry, and just a whole lot of fun! We’re jumping right in with an in-depth look at Craft Beverages – what are they, who makes them, what […]

We are bonkers excited to welcome Bridget and Rob Schulten to the show! You’ve heard me rave about 5th State Distillery over seasons 1 and 2, so it was only proper to have the owners on the show this season! Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to learn all about this craft brand and […]

We’re back with another craft distiller – Ted Dumbauld, owner of Sono1420. A local CT distillery steeped in history and hemp, we dive deep into the science behind the spirit. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome to the show Andrew Tow, owner of The Withers Winery and Olafsson Icelandic Gin! We chat with Andrew about his brands, ethos, what got him changing career paths, and many other great stories he has to share!! Be sure to follow @witherswinery and @olafssongin to keep up with all […]

We’re thrilled to welcome Joshua Gootkin onto the show to talk all things Highclere Castle Gin!! A fabulous gin, we have lots of stories to share and even have a surprise guest appearance! 

We’re baaaack!!! With 3x the Swigging and 12x the Rambling, Season 3 premieres this Thursday! Join us for a raucous chat with the one and only Danielle Banks! Reminder this is an NSFW episode, folks! We get REAL – women’s rights (or lack thereof), sex (and sexism), adult entertainment, and…well, you’ll just have to tune […]

The crew is back to say Happy Holidays and wrap up Season 2! Words have been sweared, cocktails shared, and disagreements abound in this raucous season finale. Be sure to stick around for all the well wishes from folks around the globe and their special seasonal drinks!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and today we’re discussing some knockout pairings for your holiday feasting! Whether you do turkey, ham, duck, roast beef, veg, sweet potato pie, corn casserole, or pumpkin pie, we’ve got you covered! Pour a drink and tune in for the shenanigans…

Join the cohorts as they travel together for the first time! Joined by Todd Godbout @tmgodbout from @bevfluence they travel to Livermore CA wine country! The first stop? @pagemillwinery with Dane Stark. Sit back, grab a glass and join us as we talk wine with a family operation in the valley

Hot on the heels of our drunken adventures, we’re back with Ally Ayres to talk about all things hangover related. Do sulfites really cause that after-wine headache? Does more hair of the dog relieve your suffering? Just what is it about those “hangover cure” pills, anyway?? Tune in for this and soooo much more!

The cohorts are back, along with special guest Ally Ayres, to share their drunken exploits and escapades – well, all except Justin because he seems to have never been drunk…wtf???!

Cohorts Mindy and Julia are joined by Steve Bak, AKA The Viking, to discuss all things beer and home brewing! Learn about favorite styles, failures and successes, and take away some key tips to start your own home brewing experiments! Follow Steve @bakbrewing and @stephenbak_music

“Having sliced avocado, homemade mini frittatas, an organic apple and freshly ground coffee for breakfast. The sudden realization that you are a fucking hipster: priceless.” We welcome back Robert Diana for this episode where we go off on Hipsters! What IS a Hipster? Are they made or came that way? Why do they crave absurd […]

We’re back with a new episode – Whiskey Reviews! And we are joined by the illustrious @robdiana, a whiskey reviewer for an international magazine. He walks us through the process, some tricks to finding those hidden flavors, and of course we rag on hilarious tastings notes we’ve read…And make fun of people who use a 5 […]

This week we sit down with the Troop team to talk about their craft cocktails, pure ingredients, and how Troop even came into being! A fun time was had by all – a not to miss episode!! We love supportive small and female-led businesses! Be sure to check out all the deliciousness @drinktroop

You know us. You know we weren’t gunna stop ranting. This time, cohorts Justin, Mindy, and Julia bitch about dumb customer phrases, the American “healthcare” system, sexist and degrading remarks, and Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers. We also weigh in with some Ramblers Mashes.

Today, we are going on a rant (not that that’s odd on this show), but welcome to an episode dedicated in full to SOURS MY MASH. That’s right – we have so much stuff to bitch about, we just HAD to make it its own thing. And no, we will not allow Justin to just […]

We’re back with Keli Rivers and David T Smith for more gin swigging and rambling about the best junk food pairings! @keli.rivers @summerfruitcup @swigandramble @theweetipple @whiskeyeditor @bevfluence

Cohorts Justin, Mindy, and Julia are joined by gin experts and authors Keli Rivers and David T. Smith for an exploration of gin and junk food! They nosh on jerky, chips, candy, and sip a dozen different gins. Tasting notes and shenanigans ensue! Be sure to follow @swigandramble for new podcast episodes Keli Rivers @allofthedrinks […]

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Julia and Justin are back with Sandy Greco to continue the deep dive into Tequila! This episode we look at (more) celebrity brands, quality distillers, myths, and so much more. Take your Tequila knowledge to the next level by tuning in!

Nerdy Cohorts, Justin and Julia, are excited to bring in Tequila enthusiast Sandy Greco for a deep dive into this oft-misunderstood spirit. Beware listener – we get into the weeds on this one! So if you’ve ever wanted to learn about Tequila, this is the ep for you!

This week, we sound off on stolen whiskey, “beginner” whiskey, questions you should never ask a wine pro, and sulfites! If you wrote an article – we’re coming for you!

Due to the enormous response from Season One’s Article Bitchfest, we knew we had to do another! There’s just SO MUCH trash out there – no way we couldn’t dive right in. Prepare yourselves for a 2 parter, Ramblers. In this first foray, we tackle “up and coming” bourbon brands to “watch”, tasting notes of […]

We had so much to bitch about, we had to do Part 2! However, we got OTHER service industry pros to share their horror stories, too! From political nuts to absolutely atrocious company policies, we can’t make this shit up. So press play and listen for our opinions on what shitty patrons are (hint: it’s […]

We’re back at it! This time we tackle that asshat who complained about a $6 surcharge on his $300 tab. Come join us as we come to the conclusion that common sense is dead… also “To hell with you, Eleven Madison Park”

Some of the cohorts have an irrational hatred of the spicy, yellow condiment. Tune in to find out why! Oh yeah, we’ll also loop it back to booze…somehow…we’re not sure how..

Remember, Ramblers… This is a roller coaster ride like no other, you need to be prepared. There are naughty words and our direct opinions: it is our mission to give you an unfiltered point of view based on our individual experiences.  Click the link in bio to listen, or follow Swig & Ramble on Stitcher […]

Holy Shit we did it, Maybe???

Join us as we swig and ramble our way through more spirits categories! This episode we take a closer look at the realm of Brandy!

This episode is not a deep dive, just overview of what we can do on this show in the future. Stay tuned for part two which is wild! Come learn from us! Remember, Ramblers… This is a roller coaster ride like no other, you need to be prepared. There are naughty words and our direct […]

Myths otherwise known as people talking out of their ass are prevalent everywhere, but perhaps no industry has some of these myths baked into the very fabric of the industry.  We are going to explore some of those tonight and perhaps into the future… More Myths and stupid shit!

Myths, otherwise known as people talking out of their ass, are prevalent everywhere, but perhaps no industry has some of these myths baked into the very fabric of the industry.  We are going to explore some of those tonight and perhaps into the future… 

We share stories of spooky origin and scary tales of distilleries, bars and houses. All in good fun and we drink.   Remember, Ramblers… This is a roller coaster ride like no other, you need to be prepared. There are naughty words and our direct opinions: it is our mission to give you an unfiltered point […]

Want to hear some great new music? Then tune into this episode! We are talking to Scott Michaud of the Bridge City Sinners. He joins us to talk about the history of the band, the new album, and their current tour. Also, he tells us about food and drink while on the road.  The Bridge […]