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  • John Leonard & The Soju Bomb

    September 24, 2026 · 46 min

    John Leonard’s 34‑year career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Customs Service culminated in his role as Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Trade at CBP Headquarters in Washington, DC.  In…

  • Al Gina & It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Peach Iced Tea

    August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    Allen Gina serves as President of CT Strategies, a leading Customs and Border Management consulting firm that delivers strategic, forward‑leaning guidance to clients navigating border security and supply chain challenges in the U.S. and…

  • Milica Dragojevic Vendimiatti & Rakija

    August 6, 2026 · 53 min

    Milica Dragojevic Vendimiatti is a project and program manager for trade policy and facilitation, economic development, and stakeholder engagement.  In this episode, Milica shares her story of embracing career and life changes and her…

  • Dave Burnell & the Avocado Margarita

    July 2, 2026 · 53 min

    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…

  • Ade Jimoh & The Paloma

    May 28, 2026 · 50 min

    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…

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  • Tom Marvelli and The Fito | Customs & Cocktails

    April 30, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    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…

  • Glyn Hughes and The Bloody Maria

    March 26, 2026 · 55 min

    Shawn and Andrew are joined by Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, to discuss the latest trends in air cargo, global trade, and supply chain resilience. With over 44 years of experience, Glyn shares insights on the challenges facing…

  • Michael Ford and The Gilda

    March 6, 2026 · 49 min

    Shawn and Andrew are joined by Michael Ford, a trade compliance expert with over 40 years of operational experience in all phases of export and import transportation and logistics. Recorded shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that…

  • Rich Loria and the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

    February 12, 2026 · 32 min

    Andrew and Shawn are joined by Rich Loria to talk all things CTPAT, the future of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs, and the realities – both rewarding and challenging – of a career in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

  • Gordon Wright and the Smokey Old Fashioned

    January 16, 2026 · 46 min

    Andrew and Shawn sit down with Gordon Wright to dive into the topic of de minimis – both the fallout from the U.S. removing its de minimis threshold and how the EU has been considering eliminating their threshold. They also unpack the…

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About the show

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?❞