This special compilation podcast features past guests who have books or blogs available for one to enjoy while the world is in lockdown waiting out the coronavirus. Since the bar industry is in tatters, consider buying a book (or donating to one of many bar related charities) to help our out of work bartenders. They've been there for us, now it's our turn!

Mark Ferraro, bar manager of LA's legendary haunt The Dresden, talks on the podcast about modernizing a bar program in a historical joint while keeping the classics classic. Also, how to book music in a venue ruled by lounge stars Marty & Elayne! Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/shebmo

Kraig Rovensky - drink maker, drummer, tour manager & lead lumberjack of Seattle's Life on Mars - tells us some band in a van stories and gives props to Canadian booze. He also makes a pretty mean playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53crKs68pG6eynJLQXx8tY

Stephen Kurpinsky, co-founder of San Diego's Bartender's Weekend (also Of George's By the Cove, Hundred Proof) chats about the Tijuana scene, making musical noise, revitalizing old bars, & creating community. Listen to this playlist when you're done with the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oBkE7R9JHffifizVTveHd

It's that time again! Thanks to you, this podcast was a Top 10 Spirited Award nominee last year, & that allowed me to get some awesome interviews for you. For all the info on how to nominate this again, go to the Mo Herms Facebook page and follow the instructions on how to vote. Nominations end Feb. 26th. Thank you! https://www.facebook.com/MoHerms

Konrad Kantor of Manolito (New Orleans) tells us about DJing electro classics, bartending trips to Cuba, & the metal bands you need to hear to melt your brain properly. He even made us quite the playlist! Check it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38Xm69LymT06rlRXFNSBxA

Fraser Hamilton, bar director of Miami's legendary Sweet Liberty, tells us of his magical sweet potato Painkiller, bad dancing, comedy Spanish, & the pursuit of happiness. He also made us a helluva mixtape here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fOAXokXYG4K5F6KrbMomR

Erin Rose, bar director for Colombia's Grupo Takami who can often be found behind the bar at Bogota's Black Bear, cumbias her way into our hearts while teaching us about being an US ex-pat crafting cocktail menus with distinctly Colombian ingredients. Spotify playlist? Por supuesto! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RKS3IOwSmLT4T5JBGupde

If you've gone out for cocktails in San Diego, you've come across Anthony Schmidt. He's played big brother to speakeasies Noble Experiment, False Idol, & Raised By Wolves, kept it classy with Polite Provisions & Born and Raised, & put LCD Soundsystem lyrics on the walls at Craft & Commerce. Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oLG7HOoaTTCjxjg459VbM

Alastair Burgess (Happiness Forgets, Original Sin, Petit Pois) tells us about all night raves in the English countryside & London's Happiness Forgets - the spot he opened so he could have a cozy place to drink which wound up becoming one of the world's best bars. Spotify deliciousness here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7nFDI4Y79Wha7CE5jKeUvV?si=60cM7WkwQhehbFhETP487A