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It seems like forever since we’ve had Jeff AND Brad on the same episode, hunkered down in a dimly lit bar, discussing entrepreneurship research over cocktails. As such, we’re delighted to have them reunited at long last at Nora’s, an honest-to-goodness speakeasy located a couple flights of stairs beneath downtown Louisville, CO. 	

Joined by guest academic researcher Nan Jia, Brad and Jeff speak with Jordan Leggett, Bar Lead and Mad Scientist at Nora’s. Jordan walks us through a trio of her innovative concoctions as she explains her creative approach to bartending. 

These libations, including a scotch cocktail with pumpkin puree and a tequila-based old-fashioned, are some of the most inventive and delicious creations we’ve encountered on Creative Distillation — and that’s saying something.

The conversation also features a Tiki Time check-in with Jeff, touches on testing new recipes, and asks whether ChatGPT is a good bartender (spoiler: it’s not). Thanks to Jordan at Nora’s for an illuminating — and perfectly dimly lit — discussion. 

Enjoy and cheers!

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This episode of Creative Distillation was recorded at Nora’s in Louisville, Colorado. Follow them on Instagram @norasplacelouisville, and learn more at noras.place.

We’ll return from the holidays, still at Nora’s, for a deep dive with Nan Jia into her recent research on AI and productivity. 

Stay tuned for our next episode, the last of 2025, where we return to Dry Land Distillers to enjoy some holiday cheer with our favorite fall guest, CU’s Ethan Poskanzer.
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Thanks for listening.
- An Analog Digital Arts Production for the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship Produced, recorded and edited by Joel Davis

"Whiskey Before Breakfast" [Traditional] performed by Jeffrey York and Brad Werner. Recorded, mixed and mastered by George Figgs

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University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights.

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89: Jordan Leggett, Bar Lead and Mad Scientist at Nora’s Speakeasy

Our featured guest this month is Shane Cox, Director Cyber Fusion Center at MorganFranklin Cyber, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from Denver Summit FC, EchoStar, Atom Computing, Quantinuum, Ibotta, Optiv, FusionAuth, Swimlane, Red Canary and a lot more!

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Denver Summit FC to debut at Empower Field at Mile high, eyes attendance record

EchoStar founder Charlie Ergen returns as CEO amid $19.6B SpaceX spectrum deal

Ibotta celebrates new downtown Denver headquarters

Two Denver-area tech firms advance in $300M quantum competition

Cyberattack on CodeRED forces Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to seek new alert network

Threat Modeling of AI Applications Is Mandatory

The Authentication Rabbit Hole: What I Learned From Vibe-Coding Auth with AI

92% Breaches Preventable with AI Automation

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We were just kids with a stereo glow
Living for the sound, letting the good times roll
Backseat cruising, summer breeze
Dad’s old radio playing Hank's melodies
Johnny's voice like a velvet flame
Taught me love was more than just a name
Skynnard you know lit up the night
“Sweet Home Alabama” made everything right
Garth Brooks filled the backyard air
We danced like we didn’t have a care
Oh, I miss those days, that golden glow
When the music found us, heart and soul
Voices smooth, guitars that cried
Every beat made us feel alive
From vinyl spins to the late-night shows
We found ourselves in the highs and lows
Oh, I miss those days, don’t you know
When the music found us on the radio
The Eagles flew through desert skies
“Hotel California” opened up our eyes
Alabama with their tangled hearts
Taught us how to heal when love falls apart
Travis Tritt thundered through the haze
Alan Jackson lit up our teenage days
Faith made us dream, Shania,  man was she bold
Brooks & Dunn rolling ever getting old
Oh, I miss those days, that golden glow
When the music found us on the radio
Oh, I miss those days, that golden glow
When the music found us, heart and soul
Voices smooth, guitars that cried
Every beat made us feel alive
From vinyl spins to the late-night shows
We found ourselves in the highs and lows
Oh, I miss those days, don’t you know
When the music found us on the radio
Now the world’s changed, but I still rewind
To those legends frozen in time
They gave us rhythm, gave us light
Still hear them singing in the quiet night
We carry them with us, wherever we go
Forever the kings of the radio
Oh, I miss those days, that golden glow
When the music found us, heart and soul
Voices smooth, guitars that cried
Every beat made us feel alive
They gave us hope, they gave us soul
Made the broken pieces whole
Oh, I miss those days, don’t you know
When the music found us on the radio

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Began as a bass player in the days when bands competed in spandex and hair spray had a weekly budget.  As an award-winning club DJ, I continued to control a live audience's energy. Transitioning to broadcast, peaked as a morning radio host across both Rock, Country and Pop formats.  This cross-platform history, from the studio floor to the airwaves, gives me a perspective on what makes music connect to an audience.

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