The 919 Vice crew samples "Nowadays", which promotes itself as a quick onset THC drink that substitutes liquor. Just how fast does a 1.5oz pour work? And what exactly does it go with?

Then they compare draft margarita options from Graffiti and Bond Brothers.

The 919 Vice crew welcomes Sierra Nevada back to the podcast, where they discuss Summerfest and new non-alcoholic options for the beach and pool this year. However, that gets everyone into an interesting tangent.

Remedy Cocktail Company joined the 919 Vice Podcast and brought their wide ranging collection of cocktail bitters. Remedy prides itself on providing what individuals need for the perfect cocktail to serve at a party or for business looking to create an even more unique and authentic experience for your clientele. The crew picked out the bitters they found most intriguing, and Remedy crafted a drink that best represented what drinkers can do with it.

The 919 Vice crew visited Heyday Brewing in Raleigh. With 36 rotating taps, it allows the brew crew to get into a variety styles including IPAs, lagers, sours, stouts, and seasonal and unique offerings. Speaking of IPAs, Heyday has several in rotation with interesting combinations of hops you've heard of and some you didn't know existed.

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The 919 Vice crew catches up after weeks of darting around North Carolina. Following stops in the western part of the state, they're starting to wonder if the desire to expand has reduced the uniqueness of different brewery scenes.

Spring is here and you'll be wanting to spend time outside enjoying the lovely weather. That also means you'll want beverages that go with the vibes. Melanie Motahari from Proof Wine & Spirits returned to the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss a selection of natural wines from small producers who are making wonderfully refreshing bottles to enjoy this time of the year.

The guys from Carolina Brewing Company dropped by the 919 Vice podcast to discuss being part of the growing scene in Wendell. The space features 20 draft taps and mixed beverages as well as non-alcoholic offerings. While CBC will always been known for their beer, their selection of bourbon at competitive price points has brought in a variety of customers.

Adaptogens are herbs, roots and other plant substances like mushrooms that are specifically used to target stress and other factors that throw off your body's balance. Triangle based Nature's Releaf dropped by the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss the variety of ways these products are available in their stores. Plus, they discuss the growing trend of Delta 8, Delta 9 and CBD infused drinks.

Ever wondered how your favorite bars and restaurants acquire those hard to find bourbons? North Carolina's ABC commission holds a lottery. Adam Eshbaugh recently went to one for Graffiti and reports back.

Hunky Dory, with locations in Cary, Durham and Raleigh, specializes in vinyl records and groovy vibes. The 919 Vice crew visited their downtown Cary location to discuss what is bringing the community in, drinking beer while flipping through record crates, and how the shop will evolve after opening in December.

Cyndi Wyatt joined 919 Vice to discuss Kaya, a new non-alcoholic drink from Mother Earth Brewing that features 3 mg of Delta 9 THC. The Kinston based brewery had health in mind with their new drink, which only has 20 calories and zero grams of sugar.

Chris Creech, co-owner of Glass Jug Beer Lab in Durham, wasn't feeling a conversation about the area's scene from a couple guys out of Raleigh and Cary. So the 919 Vice crew invited him on to give a real assessment of what's going on.

ABV's portfolio consists of Victory, Southern Tier, Sixpoint, and Bold Rock. The 919 Vice crew sampled a few from each brand, including Victory's latest Monkey and Tastykake beer.

Dry January. What's the point? The 919 Vice crew has a spirited discussion about the concept while taste-testing a variety of non-alcoholic beer.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio takeover the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss the latest on legal sports wagering in North Carolina. The hosts recently sat down with governor Roy Cooper, who was hopeful sports bets would go live in time for the NCAA Tournament. Given the Fanatics Betting partnership announcement from the Carolina Hurricanes, it appears the timetable for March Madness is on track. There has also been a ton of speculation regarding plans for Backyard Bistro. The longstanding sports restaurant was recently purchased by the Canes. Will it be turned into a temporary sports book while PNC Arena renovations are underway? Not according to Raleigh Magazine. Ovies and Giglio caught up with Gina Stephens to discuss her report on the future of the space.

The 919 Vice crew welcomes Jennifer Wilson of Nature's Releaf, a Raleigh based CDB and hemp store focused on providing alternatives for stress relief, pain relief, anxiety relief, focus and overall well being.

The annual 919 Holiday Bourbon Spectacular doesn't feature Pappy infused Cook Out eggnog milkshakes. Instead, the crew reviews a variety of "ready to drink" old fashion options from recognizable distilleries.

Melanie Motahari from Proof Wine & Spirits in Durham dropping by 919 Vice to showcase a variety of wine styles and an effervescent fermented tea called Jun (which would make for an amazing cocktail base). Plus, leaning into not overthinking things when it comes to wine.

The 919 Vice crew and Whit Baker from Bond Brothers Beer Company gathered a variety of Christmas and holiday beers for a taste test extravaganza. Beers included: Bell's Christmas Ale, Toppling Goliath Holidotz, Hardwood Gingerbread Stout, Glass Jug Chemistree, Sycamore Barrel Aged Christmas Cookie, and Bond's Cold and frESH.

After 20 years of vision planning, buying land, and slowly transforming downtown Cary, the new park finally opened. A key feature of the project was the "Bark Bar", which combines a dog park with an open air bar serving up local beers and wine. Plus! The 919 Vice crew discusses the choppy waters ahead for craft breweries in 2024.