Bourbon, BS, & Supporter Spotlight: Culinary Dreams with Alex Cardona

Supporter Spotlight with Alex C. | Bourbon and Bullshit Podcast

Welcome to a special episode of the Bourbon and Bullshit Podcast! In this January Supporter Spotlight, host Arthur Gaton is joined by Alex Cardona, a long-time friend and supporter of the show. They dive into Alex's journey from retail pharmacy to culinary school, share hilarious and traumatic retail stories, and discuss their favorite meals and cocktails. Arthur also introduces a delicious Spiced Pear Old Fashioned featuring products from St. George distillery. Join us for great drinks, heartfelt stories, and a lot of laughs!

00:00 Welcome to Bourbon and Bullshit

00:22 Supporter Spotlight: Alex Cardona

01:07 Alex's Origin Story

03:05 Crazy Retail Stories

04:38 Trauma Bonding and Retail Life

06:02 Transition to Culinary Arts

08:42 Culinary School Journey

31:15 Commercial Break

31:54 Drink of the Day: Baller Whiskey

38:10 High-Profile Chefs and VIP Encounters

40:51 Memorable Dishes and Culinary Experiences

43:24 Cocktail Disasters and Lessons Learned

47:26 Gumbo Gone Wrong

52:09 Commercial Break and Sponsor Shoutout

52:50 Upcoming Events and Show Notes

54:10 Listener Engagement and Fact-Checking

55:18 Passion in Culinary and Healthcare

01:07:07 Deathbed Meals and Cocktails

01:15:08 Closing Remarks and Endorsements