Gary Monterosso is an award-winning drinks journalist, author, and television personality with decades of experience covering the beverage world. His work as appeared on the History Channel, BBC, SiriusXM, CBS News, PBS, and numerous national and international platforms.
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Gary brings a rare combination of deep knowledge, curiosity, and storytelling, making Beverage Chronicles both educational and entertaining for casual drinkers and industry professionals alike.  

Michelle Lam is an award-winning public relations executive and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) honoree specializing in spirits, cocktails, ready-to-drink beverages, and emerging category trends. As founder of a boutique PR agency serving the global beverage industry, she leads national campaigns for whisky, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and craft RTD brands, while contributing expert commentary to the Beverage Chronicles radio show. Her work connects listeners with the distillers, blenders, bartenders, and brand builders defining the future of the beverage landscape.

Rachel Benkowski is an Advanced Cicerone®, beer educator, historian, and co-founder of Beer Babes Family and the Craft Connections Beverage Education Summit. With a background in archaeology and history, Rachel explores beer’s connection to culture, science, and community. She teaches Beer School throughout Arizona and works in the craft beer industry at Bone Haus Brewing in Fountain Hills.

Katie Johnson is a Certified Beer Server and homebrewer with more than a decade of experience exploring independent brewing. Writing as She Reviews Brews, she reviews hundreds of beers each year, engages with industry professionals, and offers approachable, thoughtful insights to help drinkers better understand and enjoy every beer.

Robin Shreeves is an award-winning wine journalist, certified wine professional, and regular contributor to the Beverage Chronicles radio show and podcast, where she shares insights on wine regions, varietals, and trends.

Christina Martin is a chef educator, healthy food advocate, and food writer who serves as the food and beverage contributor to the Beverage Chronicles radio show and podcast. She brings a culinary and wellness-focused perspective to every segment, pairing beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails with approachable, ingredient-driven recipes and lifestyle tips.

Author of Beer Basics and Cooking and Eating with Beer.

Josh Seaburg is a beverage director, consultant, and bottle shop owner based in Norfolk, Virginia, with 15 years of experience in the bar and beverage industry. He has developed programs for restaurants and hotels and specializes in innovative cocktail techniques. Seaburg is the creator of Fast Fashion, a premium bottled Old Fashioned base. His credentials include Certified Spirits Specialist, Executive Bourbon Steward, and a Diploma in Single Malt Whisky from the E.W.A.

John Mahoney is the author of six books, including three collections of poetry, and is a long-time food and wine columnist. A lifelong educator, he is a respected scholar of Shakespeare and Chaucer who has taught at the high school and university level. A former New Jersey Freeholder and candidate for the United States Congress, John is now best known as an internationally recognized wine expert.

Leslie Jespersen is a speaker trainer, producer, and PR strategist who helps founders, creatives, and thought leaders turn speaking and media opportunities into brand authority and business growth. As founder of Marsolluna Media and creator of Leslie Jespersen Speaker School and the Everyday Celebrity event series, she combines performance training, media strategy, and live event experience to help experts become memorable, high-impact speakers.