Whiskey with Jackie James

... and that's a wrap! Season 1 is ending a little earlier than expected and I'm so grateful and excited to level up in Season 2! In this episode, I share with you five things I learned from creating this podcast, what to anticipate in Season 2, and a few more details about the upcoming Jackie James Whiskey Experience. Cheers and so much love to you! Xx, JJ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-with-jackie-james/message

Eric LeGrand is a sports broadcaster, motivational speaker, author, and one of the strongest people I know. As a standout high school football star, Eric suffered a severe spinal injury while playing and was paralyzed from the neck down. That didn’t stop him though! After his injury, Eric was offered the final spot on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster and signed his official NFL contract. He also received ESPN's prestigious Jimmy V Award for Perseverance as he launched his career in...

Hi! Remember me? My bad. I keep failing forward but happy to own and share my mistakes along the way! I'm honored to be a co-author of In Her Purpose - Amazon's #1 New Releases Bestseller, but I haven't checked in with you via the podcast - something I committed to doing weekly. I have no excuses except the ones I try to give you in this episode. I will do better and appreciate y'all holding me accountable. In this episode, I'll give you an update on the last couple of weeks as well as read...

Peggy Noe Stevens, Kentucky Bourbon / Jim Beam royalty and the first female Master Bourbon Taster, Founder of Bourbon Women, and 2019 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer shares her baking with bourbon tips, whiskey recipes, tasting advice, pairing suggestions, and her thoughts on flavored whiskey as well as modern business, how to pivot during the pandemic, the importance of confidence, and life lessons from both of our incredible Dads. You can learn more about Peggy at...

Donald Payne, aka "Whisky Watches", is a Father, an author, a producer, an engineer, and a die hard whisky and watches enthusiast! This episode includes Donald's stories about being a Black man working with a former member of the KKK, sizing people up (including his views on me), my concerns about drinking too much while in isolation, luxury watches, and Donald's experiences shopping for high end items as a Black man. You can learn more about Donald at...

A special and uncomfortable episode sharing my many mistakes and misconceptions regarding Black Lives Matter. This episode includes: - Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter / Blue Lives Matter - Taboo and uncomfortable questions and topics - Why has it taken me so long to speak up? - Why we shouldn't ask our Black friends to help us feel more comfortable - Should we use the term African American or Black? - How to deal with haters on social media - Where do we get our news and can we trust...

In this episode I’d like to share a little personal progress report with you on creating this podcast. I'll tell you what I learned this past week, give you a glimpse of where I'm at today, and where I see us going. Would LOVE to hear your input and topic / interview suggestions so please email me at jackie@jackiejames.com or send me a DM on Instagram at @JackieJames. Thanks, y'all and cheers! Our whiskey word of the day is ABV, also known as “alcohol by volume”. ABV is the standard measure...

Marianne Eaves is the first female Master Distiller in Kentucky who has partnered up with an impressive group including Peyton, Eli, and Cooper Manning, Andy Roddick, Mark Rivers, Rob Collins, Tom Nolan, and more. This episode includes her fascinating whiskey journey as well as her thoughts on sports, whiskey, and who she thinks is the best golfer of the Manning brothers :) Cheers y'all and thanks so much to Marianne for joining us today! You can learn more about Marianne at...

Erin Coscarelli is a sports broadcaster, donut connoisseur, fantasy football junkie, and the newest member of our whiskey family! This episode includes women in sports, the story of how Erin and I met, the importance of authenticity, and how to be perfectly imperfect. You can learn more about Erin at https://www.instagram.com/erincoscarelli/ Our whiskey word of the day is “cooperage” – where barrels are made and can also refer to the barrels themselves. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message:...

NBA legend, Magic Johnson, is a mentor and matchmaker to today’s guest, Jhoanna Alba. Jho is a celebrity designer and the creator of ALBA Legacy, designers and master tailors who deliver the highest quality of custom clothing for elite professionals in sports, business and entertainment. This episode includes Jo’s love stories (both in her personal and professional life), her unique friendship with Magic Johnson and other athletes, and the history behind both of our last names. You can learn...

Hi everyone and welcome to Whiskey with Jackie James! Here's a brief introduction to who I am, why I love whiskey, and why I'm creating this podcast. Look forward to sharing a dram with you! Don't know what a dram is? Not to worry, I didn't either... you'll learn in this intro. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-with-jackie-james/message