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Customs & Cocktails

Customs & Cocktails

By: CT Strategies
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Customs & Cocktails, a podcast hosted by Shawn Beddows and Andrew Farrelly, two longtime customs professionals who’ve seen the good, the bad, and the baffling sides of global trade.

This podcast started with a simple idea: ❝What if we had a space to talk candidly about Customs - news, challenges, real-life scenarios, and yes, the things that make us want to vent over a drink?❞

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Episodes
  • Dave Burnell & the Avocado Margarita
    Jul 2 2026

    Andrew and Shawn are joined by Dave Burnell, who shares how he went from a professional tennis player to working at TSA. They cover everything from trusted trader programs to Dave’s current environmental conservancy work to how he beat Rush in the Battle of the Bands.

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    Avocado Margarita

    · 2 oz Silver Tequila

    · 2 oz Reposado Tequila

    · 2 oz Agave Syrup

    · 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

    · 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

    · 3/4 oz Coconut Milk

    · 1 oz Triple Sec

    · 1/2 Avocado (Diced)

    Combine all ingredients into a blender.

    Add 2 handfuls of ice and blend for 30 seconds.

    Pour into Martini Glass (or other glass of your choice)

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    53 mins
  • Ade Jimoh & The Paloma
    May 28 2026

    Andrew and Shawn are joined by former NFL player Ade Jimoh to explore his journey from professional football to building a successful career in the business world. Ade shares insights into life in the NFL, and how mindset and work ethic can fuel success across very different careers. The group also reflects on fitness, personal growth, and the changes that come with time.

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    Paloma

    • Kosher salt
    • 1 lime wedge
    • 2 oz grapefruit juice
    • 2 oz tequila
    • ½ oz agave simple syrup
    • juice of ½ lime
    • 2 oz club soda
    • 1 grapefruit wedge

    Rim a Collins glass with lime wedge and salt.

    Fill prepared glass with ice. Add grapefruit juice, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

    Top off with club soda and gently stir. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

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    50 mins
  • Tom Marvelli and The Fito | Customs & Cocktails
    Apr 30 2026

    We’re changing things up this episode, bringing in a guest that does not have a trade background. Shawn and Andrew speak to Tom Marvelli, a creative and brand executive who recently launched Another Door Comics. Tom shares his experience working at Marvel and Hasbro and what brought him to start his own venture.

    They speak about what happens when your hobby becomes your job and how to foster creativity in your workplace. Plus, plenty of stories behind the making and marketing of your favorite movies in the Marvel universe!

    Check out Another Door Comics here: https://anotherdoorcomics.com/

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    The Fito 2oz Red Vermouth

    Juice from half a lime

    Club soda

    Combine with ice in a pint glass and stir.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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