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On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade

Apr 15, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Cristie Norman a certified sommelier working at Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills.

She is an online creator, hosting a Youtube series named "Adulting with Alcohol" and has recently launched an Online Wine Course delving into the world...


Apr 6, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sven Almenning, the managing director and owner of the influential Speakeasy Group of venues.

The group includes iconic venues such as Eau de Vie Sydney and Melbourne, Boilermaker House, the Viking mythology-inspired Mjølner Sydney and Melbourne, and the...


Apr 1, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tom Surgey. The eloquent wine educator and the sales & business development director at Ridgeview Estate. He has been a tremendous force in promoting English sparkling wine worldwide and known for being a great communicator. Tom has been involved in a lot of...


Mar 23, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Philip Duff is renowned for being the industry's much-loved cocktail and spirits expert and presenter.

He served as the Director of Education at Tales of the Cocktail and through his consultancy brand 'Liquid Solutions', created trade engagements programs...


Mar 10, 2020

In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Megs Miller is a renowned female superstar in the bar trade who as worked on various hospitality projects around the world from the ‘Potato Head’ club in Indonesia to Consultancy in Columbia.

She is part of the Altos Tequila group and an organiser for...