Episodes
Sept. 2, 2025
Award-Winning Podcast: TB5MW Podcast Wins Earworthy 2025
We’ve got big news—The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast has officially won the 2025 Earworthy Award for Best Short Form Podcast!
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Aug. 22, 2025
Palm Wine, Modern Science: Ikenga Wines - Full Interview
Founder/winemaker Onye Ahanotu of Ikenga Wines joins Forrest to unpack the world of palm wine—a millennia-old beverage made from palm sap—and how he’s using a patent-pending, sustainable process to craft a controlled, bottle-...
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Aug. 19, 2025
Wine Arsonist: Mark Anderson and the $250M Inferno
In this chilling crossover with Stacy Lee from the Dark Hearts podcast, Forrest Kelly explores the dark side of the wine world. In 2005, a massive fire ripped through Wines Central, a storage facility in Vallejo, California.
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Aug. 15, 2025
Liquor Lab’s Aaron Vaccaro Turned Cocktails into Community - Full Interview
This full-length feature, Forrest speaks with Aaron Vaccaro, CEO of Liquor Lab and former Topgolf executive, to talk about the art of crafting cocktails—and experiences.
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Aug. 12, 2025
Palm Wine Without Palm Trees? Onye’s Eco-Friendly Revolution Pt. 4
Our interview with winemaker Onye shares how Ikenga Wines is changing the future of wine—by making palm wine without palm trees. Through an environmentally conscious, source-agnostic method, Onye reduces deforestation and speeds up production while staying true to cultural roots.
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Aug. 8, 2025
Harvard to Palm Wine: A Sparkling Journey to West African Terroir Pt. 3
We uncork the story of a former Harvard scientist who traded tech labs for tappers in Nigeria. Discover how his deep dive into ancestral roots sparked a mission to preserve and elevate palm wine—West Africa’s ancient yet evolving beverage.
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Aug. 5, 2025
The Ancient Art of Palm Wine: Onye's Bold Fermentation Breakthrough Pt. 2
Part 2 of our interview with Onye, founder of Ikenga Wines, we dive into the fascinating world of palm wine—one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history.
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Aug. 1, 2025
Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1
Forrest welcomes Onye Ahanotu, founder and winemaker of Ikenga Wines in Berkeley, California. Onye shares how his journey—from growing up in Sonoma County to studying chemical engineering—merged with his Nigerian heritage, culinary passion, and artistic drive to create a bold, culturally rooted win…
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July 30, 2025
David Aferiat, Owner Avid Vines - Full Interview
The Art of Champagne Pairing: Insights from Avid Vines' Founder David Aferiat.
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July 29, 2025
Liquor Lab Is Shaking Up the Cocktail Scene and Winning Over Gen Z Pt. 4
Forrest chats with Aaron, CEO of Liquor Lab, about how cocktail culture is evolving — and how Liquor Lab is making mixology approachable, experiential, and social.
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July 25, 2025
Secrets of Cocktails: Insights Liquor Lab's Aaron Vaccaro Pt. 3
Aaron Vaccaro, the distinguished CEO of Liquor Lab, shares an insightful dialogue with Forrest Kelly that delves into the realm of cocktail education and the experiences offered by Liquor Lab.
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July 22, 2025
Crafting Cocktails: An Inside Look at Liquor Lab's Unique Experience Pt. 2
Forrest Kelly and CEO Aaron Vaccaro as they explore Liquor Lab's cocktail classes, blending mixology with memorable experiences.
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July 18, 2025
Topgolf to Liquor Lab: Aaron Vaccaro Building Experiences That Stick Pt. 1
Aaron Vaccaro, CEO of Liquor Lab and former right-hand man behind Topgolf’s explosive growth, joins The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast to talk cocktails, consumer experiences, and the art of building billion-dollar fun. From driving ranges to drink menus, Aaron shares how wine, entertainment, and innov…
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July 15, 2025
The Haunted Bubbles of Dom Perignon - Horrifying History
Think champagne is all about glitz, glam, and celebration? Think again.
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July 11, 2025
Grape Plague: Brenda from Horrifying History Uncorks a French Wine Nightmare
What if one tiny insect nearly wiped out the entire French wine industry? In this haunting episode, Forrest is joined by Brenda, the captivating host of Horrifying History.
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July 8, 2025
Harvesting Memories: A Vendange Experience in France - Pt. 2
Mark Steven Porro shares his adventures living in southern France, from navigating tricky financial systems to joining a magical wine harvest celebration at Château de Montpezat—where wine, food, and friendship take center stage.
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July 6, 2025
Simple Theory Wine - Full Interview
Our full interview with the dynamic, Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wine.
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July 4, 2025
Simple Theory Wine - Full Interview
Exploring the Legacy of Simple Theory Wine: A Journey Through Generations.
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July 2, 2025
Red Wine, Jersey Sass, and a Cup of Tea on the Commode – A Tribute to Mothers
With the recent passing of his own beloved mother, Forrest wanted to sit down with someone who truly understood what it means to honor a mother’s legacy. Enter Mark Steven Porro—retired Hollywood actor, snack-food entrepreneur, and author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, a memoir about becoming a fu…
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June 27, 2025
Grapes of Humor: Melissa Talks Simple Theory Wines! Pt. 6
We are diving into wine making, challenges, and local Maryland wineries with Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wines.
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June 24, 2025
Exploring the Simple Theory Behind Delicious Sips Pt. 5
Melissa Aellen describes wines and the properties that make Simple Theory Wines.
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June 20, 2025
Barbera Bliss: Wine Adventure w/Simple Theory Wine Pt. 4
Barbera Bliss: A Wine Adventure with Melissa Aellen of Simple Theory Wine.
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June 17, 2025
Grapes to Gigawatts: The Simple Theory Story Pt. 3
Explore the Simple Theory Wines, where we discuss climate change, sustainable practices, and the evolution of winemaking techniques.
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