Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast
Ever wonder what it takes to start a brewery or taproom? Kali Kat's Tap Talks goes behind the scenes with brewers, owners and industry insiders to uncover the passion, challenges and creativity behind every pint. Hosted by Kali Kat Beer Adventures a craft beer enthusiast and storyteller, this podcas...
“Dave Katz: From Russia, Through War, to the American Vodka Dream”
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dave Katz, the visionary founder of Zyr Vodka, to uncover a story of resilience, reinvention, and rising through adversity. What began in Russia as a premium vodka brand was suddenly upended by the outbreak of war. Faced with disruption and uncertainty, Dave made the bold decision to rebuild and rebrand Zyr in America, carrying the legacy of quality, culture, and craft into an entirely new chapter. 🎙️ Inside this…
“Modelo & Budweiser Sales Crash: Is It Tariffs, N/A Beers, or Immigration Backlash?”
Send us a text Modelo is falling. Budweiser is slipping. But what’s really behind Big Beer’s big decline? In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks , we go beyond the headlines and crack open the deeper story—one that in...
12K Subscribers & Counting – A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Guests and Fans 🍻
Send us a text Kali Kat Tap Talks is raising a glass (or coffee mug!) to YOU! 🎉 We've hit over 12,000 YouTube subscribers and passed 25+ downloads on Buzzsprout, and it’s all thanks to our amazing guests, listeners, and behind-the-scenes supporters. In this special episode, we celebrate every real, raw, and inspiring story that’s been shared on the podcast so far. From small-town brewery owners to fearless founders and creatives chasing their dreams—we’ve only just begun. 💡 If you’ve la…
Behind the Build - The Journey of Frank Robles
Send us a text What does it take to go from renting your brain for millions to shaping the future of tech, satellites, and startups? In this powerhouse 51-minute episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go Behind the Build with Frank Robles—serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and a true innovator who’s been on the frontlines of history. From consulting in Silicon Valley before it was cool, to being part of the top-secret team behind the first iPhone (before it was even called an iPhone), to w…
From Wildfires to Wine: Dennis McCarter’s Bold Leap from Insurance to Award-Winning Vintner
Send us a text What happens when life forces you to pivot? 🌿🔥 In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dennis McCarter, the founder and winemaker behind McCarter Cellars, whose journey from insurance salesman to celebrated vintner is nothing short of inspiring. After the devastating wildfires in Santa Rosa shook his life and career, Dennis made a courageous decision: to follow his long-time passion for wine. With no formal training but a relentless drive to create something me…
"You think you've hit rock bottom? Kelvin Abrams went through it—and built his empire from it."
Send us a text In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go behind the scenes with serial entrepreneur Kelvin G. Abrams, the powerhouse behind K-9 and Coffee, a hidden gem of a coffee shop with a speakeasy twist—featuring fine whiskey and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey at its core. 🔥 From surviving multiple foreclosures to launching not one—but three successful businesses, Kelvin opens up about the journey nobody sees. 💼 Learn how he transformed loss into legacy afte…