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

Bourbon & BullSh!T

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