In the time it takes to pour a proper Guinness, our host Dansplains one of the Emerald Isle's great libational achievements, Irish Coffee. He theorizes about its most likely origin, lays out how to make it the right way, suggests some variations and, as always, tells a hilarious joke at the end. Again, in average-shiite time. Slainte! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...
Feb 18, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this special episode, Bryan Cranston is THE ONE WHO KNOCKS back mezcal with Dan. Dos Hombres Mezcal, that is, the brand Bryan started with his friend and former “Breaking Bad” co-star Aaron Paul. Among the topics discussed are the many ways to enjoy mezcal, the current state of the American bar scene, and the go-to cocktails of some of Bryan’s most iconic characters. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 112
For four glorious seasons, South Boston's own Jack Maxwell had a dream job — or Dan Dunn's idea of a dream job, anyway — globetrotting and imbibing as the host of "Booze Traveler" on the Travel Channel. Not that Dan's still bitter about losing out on that gig. Ok, maybe he remains a tad salty, but he's got nothing but love for Mr. Maxwell. Also on tap, Tristan Mermin, founder and CEO of California-based Batiste Rhum, a delicious adult beverage that also happens to be one of the most sustainably ...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Bourbon and hamburgers... two great tastes that taste great together! Dan chats and drinks with George Motz, the author of “Hamburger America” and “The Great American Hamburger Book.” George is the resident burger scholar on "The Burger Show" on Complex Media’s "First We Feast." Did we mention that he knows a thing or two about burgers? Right! Also on the show, the founder and whiskey maker at Kentucky's Rabbit Hole Distillery, Kaveh Zamanian, who is also into burgers, but not as much as he's in...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In the course of 180-some-odd seconds, Dan lays out the history and proper preparation technique of the cocktail canon's most slovenly standout — a middling, uncomplicated cream drink from the mid-20th century that would likely have faded into obscurity had it not been plucked from a room crowded with milkshake-like beverages of the era and ushered into the spotlight by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 movie, "The Big Lebowski." We recommend listening while wearing sunglasses and a bathrobe, and perhaps...
Jan 28, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dan is joined by Wine Enthusiast magazine's reigning "Winemaker of the Year" Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Winery in Santa Barbara, CA. Greg is one of the most fascinating personalities in the industry, and makes incredible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, where he’s spent his entire career on an 8-mile stretch of land. We talk wine theory, history and flavor... and drink some wine too, of course. Also, Dan has a spirited chat about online dating with WWD's new Chi...
Jan 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Allison Janney has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards. But one thing she hadn't accomplished in her illustrious career — until now — is survive an epic round of tequila-drinking with Dan Dunn. Along with Emmy-winning writer-comedian Tom Caltabiano, Allison and Dan throw back a tidy amount of El Tesoro, a tequila that's no stranger to winning awards itself. We nominate this our "Wildest of Episode of the Year" so fa...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Dan and guest cohost Joe DeRosa powwow with Billy Gould, founding member of Faith No More and proprietor of Yebiga Rakija. Never heard of “rakija” or “rakia," the famous fruit brandy of the Balkans? You're not alone. This beautiful, bracing spirit might be on every table in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Bosnia, but until now, the finest family recipe version has never come stateside. Unless it was packed in a suitcase. Billy Gould and his team have changed that with Yebiga —an 86-proof spirit,...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Dan chats with director Steven Soderbergh, whose iconic films include Traffic, Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s 11 through 23... what else, The Laundromat, Out of Sight... Contagion— although Dan DOES NOT recommend watching that last one during this particular period of time. Steven’s got his own spirits brand called Singani 63— Singani being the national liquor of Bolivia, and 63 being the decibel level Dan screamed at while watching them remove Gwyneth Paltrow’s scalp in Contagion... again, don’t do i...
Jan 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In a crisp and effervescent 180 seconds, Dan pops the cork on the origin of carbonation in wine, explains the process of producing bubbly, defines that weird indent at the bottom of a Champagne bottle, and reveals precisely how much sparkling grape juice one of the world's greatest sex symbols used to bathe in. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...
Dec 29, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dan is joined by Seggie Isho and Steve Morgan of the wildly popular group Straight No Chaser, who ushered in the modern a cappella craze twelve years ago by releasing an unorthodox and rousing version of "The 12 Days of Christmas.” And they ain’t just singin’, they boozin... the band partnered with Nashville’s Hard Truth Distilling Co. for a signature vodka that Dan likey likeys. Also, our host unveils a boozy version of the classic poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas," reviews some new adult ...
Dec 22, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Dan is joined by the hilarious Brad Williams, who the great Robin Williams once called “Prozac with a head.” Dan calls Brad an extremely talented motherfucker he couldn't wait to drink whiskey with... and that's just what they do, with the help of Rob Dietrich, master distiller of Blackened American Whiskey. That's a brand owned by a band you may have heard of, goes by the name Metallica. Ya, so this episode rocks, and it rocks hard. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 ...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Actor Colin Donnell ("Chicago Med," "The Affair") officially signs on as the podcast's new East Coast Co-Host, joining Dan for a spirited chat with world-renowned spirits expert F. Paul Pacult, who also happens to be the master blender for a wonderful whiskey called Jacob's Pardon. As you might imagine, the guys happily imbibe Jacob's Pardon while covering an array of topics including Prohibition history, the ins and outs of whiskey production and Colin's not-so-nuanced feelings about critics. O...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In the debut of what will no doubt be a wildly successful series of "quickie" episodes, Dan devotes 180 seconds — exactly! — to the storied history of the Negroni, that beguiling combination of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Plus, the recipe. Bada bing, bada boom! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 03, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Dan chats with Raj Peter Bhakta, former contestant on "The Apprentice" and founder of the iconic rye whiskey brand, WhistlePig. Raj's latest venture, BHAKTA 50, is the rarest spirit known to mankind — a blend of 8 Armagnac vintages from 50 to 152-years-old finished in Islay Scotch casks for a unique, smoky intrigue. Also, Dan reveals his official list of the Various Types of Bar and How to Navigate Them. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www....
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Dan is joined by Mark Sansom, the Content Editor for "The World’s 50 Best Bars" — since 2009, the definitive list of the world’s finest drinking venues. They discuss the just-announced 2020 winners, and break down just what it is that makes a bar great. Also, Dan tells the story of an otherworldly (or better yet, after-worldly) bar he dreamed up where all his dead literary heroes congregate to whet their whistles. And, everything you ever needed to know about the Negroni, with Ford's Gin founder...
Nov 23, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 101
On the momentous occasion of this podcast's 100th episode, esteemed journalist Scott Alexander interviews Dan Dunn. Also, spirits scribe Brad Japhe joins Dan in reviewing whiskey, rum and poitin (aka Irish moonshine). Celebrate good times... come on! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 17, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Dan welcomes supermodel Christie Brinkley to the show to drink and talk about her popular Prosecco brand, Bellissima. Christie dishes about her early days in the modeling business, the origin of one ex-husband Billy Joel's best songs... and the time Dan turned bright red hanging out with her in Las Vegas. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 99
An in-depth discussion of all things craft brewing with David Stein, the founder of Creature Comforts Brewing Co., a phenomenally successful operation based in Athens, GA. Also, we welcome a new member to the "What We're Drinking" team — Chief East Coast Correspondent: Beer Division, Cici Betsill. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Nov 03, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Dan is joined by Charles Gibb, a Scotsman who heads up North American operations for Fever-Tree — the UK company behind the world’s leading premium line of mixers. They delve into the exciting history of carbonated water and tonic, the foundational components of many great cocktails. Speaking of which, Charles and Dan will learn ya' some delectable libations made with smoky ginger ale and sparkling pink grapefruit. Also, Double D offers up reviews of a pair of new whiskies and several just-relea...
Oct 29, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Dan traveled to Palm Springs with a small group of vodka experts, with the intention of conducting a comprehensive evaluation of 10 vodkas for the show. Instead, he had a run-in with the City of Palm Springs Noise Police. Yes, Dan fought the law and the law won. So instead of a comprehensive evaluation of 10 vodkas from a panel of experts, we get to hear Dan vent about the Po-po to his spiritual advisor, Scott Alexander... followed by Dan's solo reviews of five small-batch vodkas. Hey, at least ...
Oct 27, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Comedians and podcast stars Krystyna Hutchinson ("Guys We F#@&ed") and Justin Silver ("The Language of Dogs") join Dan for a dramatic reading of a TV pilot based on Dan's book "American Wino." They do this while drinking really good, expensive wine. Also, reviews of new whiskey and tequila. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 95
To celebrate the launch of Rabbit Hole's Boxergrail Founder’s Collection Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Dan is joined by the brand's founder and whiskey maker Kaveh Zamanian. Also on the show (and drinking rye whiskey) is actor Colin Donnell of "Chicago Med," "Arrow" and Showtime's "The Affair." Colin's also an accomplished singer-songwriter, and he treats us to an acoustic performance of a track off his new album "Chaos + Cocktails." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Dan tips back a few glasses of California Central Coast wine with Charles Woodson, a vintner who also happens to be one of the greatest football players in NCAA and NFL history. Woodson won a national championship and the Heisman Trophy playing defensive back at Michigan, then, over an 18 year NFL career won a Super Bowl and was named to the Pro Bowl 9 times. His wine brand is called Intercept. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke....
Oct 13, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Dan slugs Jack Daniel's with Pili Montilla, the Emmy-winning host of "Té Para Tres con Pili Montilla." Also, a story of Tinder misadventures in Montana, and a delicious cocktail recipe from "The Nomad Cocktail Book." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 08, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Country superstar Jason Aldean drops by (via Zoom, of course) with some Wolf Moon Bourbon, his new collaboration with former WWD guests Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line. Also, Dan recounts a not-quite-deadly encounter with a hungry grizzly in Montana, plus a host of new adult beverage reviews, including two tequilas, a vodka and an expensive bottle of rye. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising I...
Oct 05, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 91
With "National Vodka Day" just around the corner (October 4th), Dan calls out liquor companies on their naked attempts to goose interest and sales for no reason other than to goose interest and sales. And... let's talk about salmon- and tobacco-flavored vodkas, shall we? Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 02, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Dan is joined by Mr. Worldwide himself, Armando "Pitbull" Pérez, for an in-depth conversation about the international superstar's latest venture, Espanita Tequila. Also, Dan recounts the time he bought a dead, shellacked, conga-playing amphibian in a dusty Mexican border town... and reviews of some great new adult beverages. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...
Sep 28, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Over a glass of cognac, Dan chats with "Million Dollar Listing LA" star Tracy Tutor about how she got her start in real estate and Hollywood. We also kick it with the legendary host of Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," Marc Summers. Plus, the story of when Dan met George Thorogood in a bar in Montecito. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...
Sep 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Dan is joined by NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and master sommelier Michael Jordan who, along with Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Charles Haley, have partnered with Jackson Family Wines to host “Untold and Unforgettable,” a virtual “wine huddle” benefiting All Stars Helping Kids. Also, Dan rips a new bourbon a new one. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Sep 18, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 87
