
Bring back some popcorn with Ben Robbins
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05/31/23 • 31 min
In this episode we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first drive-in movie theater and talk a bit about their history. We sit down with Ben Robbins of Zebulon, North Carolina's own Olde Raleigh Distillery to talk about his experiences with foreign drive-ins, his love of chickens and Natural Light, and his views on knowing your clientele and what they enjoy drinking!
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Links:
- Ben
- TikTok: @bitterBeerBen
- Olde Raleigh Distillery
- Instagram: @oldraleighdistillery
- TikTok: @oldraleigh
- https://olderaleighdistillery.com/
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This episode used ChatGPT 4.0 May 12 edition.
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The Drinking with Robots podcast is produced and engineered by your host, Rob Nester. It's a work in progress, thank you for your patience.
For booking: [email protected]
Questions, comments? Email us: [email protected]
As always, a huge "thank you" to Groover Cleveland for the awesome intro / outro music!
In this episode we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first drive-in movie theater and talk a bit about their history. We sit down with Ben Robbins of Zebulon, North Carolina's own Olde Raleigh Distillery to talk about his experiences with foreign drive-ins, his love of chickens and Natural Light, and his views on knowing your clientele and what they enjoy drinking!
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Links:
- Ben
- TikTok: @bitterBeerBen
- Olde Raleigh Distillery
- Instagram: @oldraleighdistillery
- TikTok: @oldraleigh
- https://olderaleighdistillery.com/
Episode cover art made with Stability.ai
This episode used ChatGPT 4.0 May 12 edition.
Join us on Facebook: @drinkingwithrobots
Follow us on Instagram: @drinkingwithrobots
Catch up with us on TikTok: @drinkingwithrobots
Check out our website: https://www.drinkingwithrobots.com
Support our sponsor:
Upgrade your cocktail game with bitters from Remedy Cocktail Company
The Drinking with Robots podcast is produced and engineered by your host, Rob Nester. It's a work in progress, thank you for your patience.
For booking: [email protected]
Questions, comments? Email us: [email protected]
As always, a huge "thank you" to Groover Cleveland for the awesome intro / outro music!
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Teaser: Bring back some popcorn with Ben Robbins
Join us for the full episode premiering on May 31st, 2023. To celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the first drive-in movie theater in America, we'll be talking about their history, their cultural significance, and why sometimes you just need a good Banquet Beer.
Credits:
Ben Robbins has been tending bar at Olde Raleigh Distillery since the doors opened. When he's not crafting cocktails behind the bar you may find him performing his liturgical duties as deacon in the Church of Naturday Saints.
https://tiktok.com/@bitterbeerben
https://www.tiktok.com/@olderaleigh
https://www.instagram.com/olderaleighdistillery/
https://olderaleighdistillery.com/
Join us on Facebook: @drinkingwithrobots
Follow us on Instagram: @drinkingwithrobots
Catch up with us on TikTok: @drinkingwithrobots
Check out our website: https://www.drinkingwithrobots.com
Support our sponsor:
Upgrade your cocktail game with bitters from Remedy Cocktail Company
The Drinking with Robots podcast is produced and engineered by your host, Rob Nester. It's a work in progress, thank you for your patience.
For booking: [email protected]
Questions, comments? Email us: [email protected]
As always, a huge "thank you" to Groover Cleveland for the awesome intro / outro music!
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Teaser: Going out for milk with Zech Williams
Join us for the full episode premiering on June 14th 2023. June 18th is Father's Day and we'll be talking all about it, our favorite TV dads, and why Jägermeister isn't just for bombs.
Credits:
Zech Williams is an almost twenty year veteran of the service industry who thought he was out, but got pulled back in post-pandemic just so he could have other adults to talk to! Catch him serving up delicious cocktails at Knightdale, North Carolina's own Craften Food Hall
https://www.instagram.com/zwilliamsbartender/
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https://craftenfood.com/
Join us on Facebook: @drinkingwithrobots
Follow us on Instagram: @drinkingwithrobots
Catch up with us on TikTok: @drinkingwithrobots
Check out our website: https://www.drinkingwithrobots.com
Support our sponsor:
Upgrade your cocktail game with bitters from Remedy Cocktail Company
The Drinking with Robots podcast is produced and engineered by your host, Rob Nester. It's a work in progress, thank you for your patience.
For booking: [email protected]
Questions, comments? Email us: [email protected]
As always, a huge "thank you" to Groover Cleveland for the awesome intro / outro music!
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