The Speakeasy, hosted by Sother Teague and Greg Benson, covers cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea and coffee through interviews with bartenders, brewers, roasters and bar historians. The show has 697 episodes, releases roughly every five days, and runs about 43 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running alcohol culture show reaching an engaged bartending and enthusiast audience
- 697 episodes since 2011, with a 4.8 Apple Podcasts average across 204 ratings
- Interviews with bartenders, distillers and industry figures, including Tales of the Cocktail coverage
- Weekly cadence and 35 to 50 minute episodes give sponsors steady mid-roll placement
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, bonus event coverage
- Tone
- knowledgeable, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and alcohol is the core subject matter, as in the episode 'Monkey Business with David Muhs'.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/the-speakeasy |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id428499961 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-speakeasy |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Little Schooled with Tiffany Hernandez & Juliana Manzanarez | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| All the Booze That's Fit to Print with Ryan Foley | 2026-10-14 | 47 min |
| The Gin Twins with Ektoras Binikos | 2026-10-09 | 52 min |
| Make Cocktails, Not War with Jena Ellenwood & Lily Chun | 2026-10-06 | 46 min |
| A Bartender Prepares with Nic Hamilton | 2026-10-02 | 41 min |
| The Best of 50 Best with Emma Sleight | 2026-09-29 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Award-winning bartenders and co-hosts Sother Teague and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars,…
About The Speakeasy
The Speakeasy is a podcast hosted by Sother Teague and Greg Benson, both described on the show's Art19 page as award-winning bartenders. The show covers cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea and coffee through conversations with bartenders, brewers, roasters, distillers and bar historians. Its feed lists 697 episodes from January 2011 to October 2026, with a release roughly every five days and typical episodes of 35 to 50 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds a 4.8 average from 204 ratings, and the listing has been updated weekly. Listeners are likely to be bar professionals and drinks enthusiasts, though these audience figures are estimates of about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, not published numbers. The feed shows no named sponsors.
Estimated mid-roll host-read pricing is about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits spirits, mixer, bar equipment and premium beverage brands whose products can be advertised under alcohol marketing rules.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Speakeasy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Speakeasy
How much does The Speakeasy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Speakeasy about?
The Speakeasy covers cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea and coffee through interviews with bartenders, brewers, roasters and other drinks experts. It has released 697 episodes since 2011.
How do I contact The Speakeasy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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