Sake On Air

Recent Episodes

Rakugo Storytelling (and Sake) with Katsura Sunshine

Posted July 29, 2021 • 01:00:44

This week we have a rather special story to tell, as we’re joined by Katsura Sunshine, the second non-Japanese master Rakugo-ka in the history of...

Sohomare Sake With Brewery President Jun Kono

Posted July 9, 2021 • 01:01:20

We’ve been way overdue for an episode highlighting one of Japan’s many inspiring sake breweries. When your hosts Sebastien Lemoine and John Gauntner...

Serving Up Shochu

Posted June 23, 2021 • 00:37:48

We’ve been relatively quiet on the shochu front in recent months, but we’re looking to remedy that this week by serving up an episode that should...

North American Sake Rice & Agriculture with Isbell Farms Part 2

Posted June 10, 2021 • 00:57:49

This week we continue our conversation with the multi-generation family of rice (and sake rice!) farmers at Isbell Farms in the heart of Arkansas. For...

North American Sake Rice & Agriculture with Isbell Farms Part 1

Posted June 2, 2021 • 00:55:47

When it comes to producing sake outside of Japan, still one of the most significant hurdles to crafting the sake of a brew-master’s dreams is access...