The Charlie Tonic Hour

The Charlie Tonic Hour


Latest Episodes

The Finale (Charlie Tonic Hour #350)
December 30, 2018

The Charlie Tonic Hour podcast started almost seven years ago, in January 2012. Since then we have recorded 349 episodes with countless guests. We have grown and evolved from an “alcohol-infused culture podcast” to an all alcohol focused show. But...

Miracle Bar (Charlie Tonic Hour #349)
December 12, 2018

After catching you up on some cool things in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, Charlie and Ginny Tonic explore the pop-up Miracle Bar experience happening in the US and internationally. They look at the origins of the experience and then focus on...

Western Reserve Distillers (Charlie Tonic Hour #348)
November 28, 2018

This week on the Charlie Tonic Hour, Ginny and Charlie talk about everything from birthday karaoke to beautiful cocktails at Please in Cincinnati. Then they sit down with the owners of Western Reserve Distillery. This new distillery in the Lakewood...

Distillery Tours & Salt Cocktails (Charlie Tonic Hour #347)
November 14, 2018

This week Ginny Tonic and Charlie talk about their recent trip to Charleston, SC for the wedding of a couple of good friends. It was a weekend of beach, beauty, and more than a few cocktails. For the main topic they tackle the Liquor.com article...

Trey of Wiseguy Lounge Plus Bitters (Charlie Tonic Hour #346)
October 31, 2018

On this week's episode we load you up with Cincy stories, a new bartender profile plus cocktails and history that dig deep in the world of bitters. Our profile features Trey of Wiseguy Lounge OTR as he shares his story as an up and coming bartender...

Thoughts On Not Drinking (Charlie Tonic Hour #345)
October 17, 2018

Your dynamic duo of tonic returns once again distilling down the stories, drinks and fun from the wide world of alcohol and spirits culture. This time there is a band with an anniversary, a dinner in the woods, an outstanding tequila and drinking...

MGP Distillery Visit (Charlie Tonic Hour #344)
October 03, 2018

It has been a solid two weeks filled with events and the stories that follow them. Join us as we run through all the latest adventures then turn our attention to the largest distillery you’ve never heard of; MGP Distillery. They are the juice...

Real Housewives and Skinny Girl Drinks (Charlie Tonic Hour #343)
September 19, 2018

This week Ginny and Charlie are joined by their close friend and Real House Wives expert Kristen Race to discuss the hit reality TV show and how alcohol and drinking play into the events, drama, culture, and monetization of the show. For the drinks...

Peter Lusher & Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar (Charlie Tonic Hour #342)
September 05, 2018

This week there are fireworks, alcohol events, breweries, summer parties and a new bartender profile. After we run down the latest events, we turn our attention to a profile of bartender Peter Lusher of the Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar. We start with his...

Emmy Friedrichs & The Mercer (Charlie Tonic Hour #341)
August 22, 2018

This week Ginny was off recording without Charlie for much of the week. But don't worry, they are still together for the discussion of events and adventures around Cincinnati, including an epic day on a boat and an amazing dinner at Woodhouse...