Whiskey Business

Whiskey Business welcomed back Dino’s college roommate and best friend from high school, Greg Dettorre.This time around the conversation revolved around their favorite films in five different genres with ONE mutualfilm that’s defined their friendship over the decades. Do their fave films match up with yours? Give a listen, have some laughs and maybe add some movies to your watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The annual Halloween episode for Whiskey Business was a bit more low key this year, but no less “spooky.” Bucky Cutright joined us from Columbus Ghost Tours. Since our last meeting he’s added a German Village Tour and other creepy additions, but what was REALLY creepy was hearing his encounters with the paranormal as a teenager. “Hello, Bucky,” sounds normal until you hear where that message came from. YIKES! Enjoy…if…you…dare! Yeah, go on and dare. You’ll be fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business occasionally gets whisky-centric and the afternoon with Old Forester Master Taster, Melissa Rift was a good time to do it.A sampling of Old Forester’s entire Whisky Row was a lesson in taste and history.From first bottled bourbons, aftermaths of fires, prohibition and “medicinal” bourbons, Melissa was an excellent guest, guide and educator. Pour a favorite Old Forester of your own and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Columbus Comedy Festival returns for its second year of laughs Sept 4-7, 2025 and Henry Allen will be one of the headlining acts.On this installment of Whiskey Business we talked about the festival, Henry’s comedy path from age 17 to present, the latest trend of “working the room” and a fun comedic Word Association test involving current and past comedians. A lot of laughs and a lot of insights into the craft and creation of stand-up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Brembeck, owner and operator of STUDIO 35, one of the best independent movie theaters in Ohio, has added to the experience of movies, great pizza, and full bar with a new product: Mr. Pickle lemonade. A refreshing new lemonade with a touch of pickle brine which makes for an amazingly fun new take on lemonade. Not too sweet, and not to “pickled” he brought the new product to Whiskey Business to sample and also talk about the trials and tribulations of being an independent film house, competing with the big boys and thriving by giving movie fans MORE than just a movie to watch.Over the years, Studio 35 has become a staple of the community and Eric is always thinking of ways to improve the experience.Looking for a great night out at the movies AND a new fun drink to go along with it? Check out this latest episode of Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope Madden returned to Whiskey Business with some new pages in her horror repertoire. Her new book, Killer Pictures centers around something she knows all too well: horror films, horror festivals and the judges who select them. How and why are film judges losing their minds and then killing the people closest to them? Who’s responsible?Read the book and or listen to the podcast and also find out some secrets on how Hope creates, writes and apparently hardly sleeps. (That’s just my opinion.) It’s a “killer” podcast this week on Whiskey Business. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Lawson is making amazing strides by breaking the stigma of mental health in the construction industry.       The former pastor and two-time cancer survivor has been cutting through “steel beams of stigma” and is successfully implementing ways that construction companies can help their employees deal with mental health issues.       How Paul got to where he is also a fascinating story of perseverance and purpose.       Listen, watch and share this important and inspirational installment  of Whiskey Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve never seen The Hollywood Hillside Strangler from the 1970’s? This and other forgotten gems of cinema stay in our movie present thanks to Mark Heuck, who returned to Whiskey Business with his cinema knowledge, unique insight and interesting perspectives on the future of Hollywood while paying homage to the past. A must watch/listen for film lovers! Enjoy THE HEUCK!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business enjoyed a return visit from comedian, Mike Larsen, a stand-up comedian veteran, TV writer extraordinaire AND political speech writer. Mike once again brought his humor, intelligence and thoughtfulness to the podcast as he discussed a certain “peace” he’s obtained in both his life and career. Listen, laugh and maybe learn. Two out of three ain’t bad, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a longtime comedian friend FINALLY makes it to Whiskey Business? Dino had a great time going down memory lane with comedian Vince Morris, one of his best and dearest friends. From the outrageous to the occasionally serious, to the origins of a cop/buddy movie that never existed, this podcast will entertain you, enlighten, and remind you what can happen when two truly best of friends get together and don’t hold back. Listen to it with a best friend and a good pour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business enjoyed having a deep dive into the comedy brain of Bill Arrundale, long time comedian and early podcaster before the medium exploded. We discussed the humble beginnings the influence of childhood, the revelations of parenthood and the fragility of relationships, which ALL can shape a comedian's mind and perspective on life and the craft of comedy. Laugh and learn on this episode of Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What you may ask is there to investigate after a suicide? The tragedy of the act is done. But there are questions and when it comes to the Who, the What, the Where and the WHY, Dallas Allen comes on the scene.     On a podcast full of compassion and compelling revelations, Whiskey Business spoke with Dallas about the aftermath of a situation; talking with the families, uncovering the reasons, and in some cases finding out that things are not always as they seem. It’s a fascinating hour with an exceptional and passionate-about-his-work-guest that offers insight, education and…hope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business closed out the year with a great podcast from a funny, wise, inspiring and insightful comedian. Sumukh Torgalkar joined us to talk comedy, life, work, parents, relationships, and the holidays. In the mix was obviously humor, but also insight and perspective on all the above, dosed with laughter and even a little wisdom. As we close out another year, we wish you and yours the gift of peace and perspective in 2025 with hopes that the New Year brings us ALL what we may individually and together to make it year to remember. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dino, Greg, John and Chip. Four not-so-wise men, but we try. Support and follow Sumukh Torgalkar Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Thanks to Whisky Business' official pizza partner Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, OH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Whiskey Business it was just “the guys”as we realized 2024 brought “milestone” birthdays to each of us. Greg turned 40. Chip turned 60. John will be 60 in a few weeks and I turned (ahem) 65. The lively, funny and at times serious discussion ranged from where we’re at, where we’ve been and most importantly where are we going with the gas that’s still left in our life tanks. If you’ve got a big birthday coming or have had one, give a listen or watch and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You’re not getting older, you’re getting better! Right? Right?! Ugh… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business has their annual Live Audience Halloween Podcast thanks to Echo Spirits in Grandview. Not only did the owners, Joe and Nikhil offer up a flight of Echo Spirits to taste, we also got a sneak 9 month peak of our own WHISKEY BUSINESS barrel which is still waiting to become bourbon. The night got more interesting when psychic, Cindy Riggs joined us. In addition to explaining what she does and how it works, she also demonstrated how remote viewing happens, where with just an address she could tell you if your home is “inhabited” by someone other than YOU. It was a fascinating night of revelations, and supernatural fun that you can enjoy this Halloween. If…you…dare. Go ahead. You’ll be fine. Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Echo Spirits Cindy Riggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compared to Clark Donley, we here at Whiskey Business are truly the amateurs as we sat across the veteran broadcaster, Clark Donley. 40 plus years in the business that started as a disc jockey, led to sportscasting on television and then 30 more years doing the news on radio, Clark has reported it all with compassion and class and off the mic became an early force in developing Ohio’s Amber Alert program as well. As he embarks on what I consider a faux retirement, Clark has entered the podcast world with OFF THE RECORD: An FBI Agent's Perspective, a podcast detailing the behind the scenes stories and cases of retired FBI agent, Harry Trombitas. It’s a podcast full of memories, some laughter and a look at how “the news” has changed over the decades. Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Thanks to Whisky Business' official pizza partner Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, OH Check out Off The Record: An FBI Agent's Perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Comedian, writer, director, producer, and soon-to-be-40 year old, Travis Irvine returned to Whiskey Business to talk about it ALL! Comedy, politics, life love, film, turning 40 and yes...making Shakespeare Better with his latest film project based on one of The Bard's least successful plays, Timon of Athens which will become Timbob of Athens. Yup. Enjoy this latest installment of Whiskey Business. "To be or not to be?" Oh, it's to be, for sure. Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Thanks to Whisky Business' official pizza partner Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, OH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two things happen this time of year on Whiskey Business. The Buckeyes start another season and to insure a winning one, Bill Demora (now Senator Demora) returns to his superstitious ways and returns to Whiskey Business. But this one is packed with more than just Buckeye Football. We caught Bill just after the Democratic Convention as well, and a lot of behind the scenes stories were revealed: the Biden Love, Back to Back Obama’s, The Beyoncé Bee Hive, and how much you could’ve scalped your ticket for on the last night of the convention. And yes, we did talk Buckeye Football before Billy lost his senatorial patience. So all will be well in Buckeye Nation as it is in this weeks episode of Whiskey Business. Go Bucks! Go Billy! Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Thanks to Whisky Business' official pizza partner Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, OH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim Ellison, the author of "Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History", on the Whiskey Business podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating history of pizza in Columbus, Ohio. From its humble origins to its rise as the Pizza Capital of the U.S., we explore why Columbus remains a pizza lover's paradise. Thanks to Gatto’s Pizza, who of course is featured in the book, for supplying a feast of Columbus style pizza. We sip on a Peerless Barrel Selection as we discuss what exactly is Columbus style pizza, the evolution of the iconic pizza pie, the challenges of creating the perfect pizza box, and what the future holds for Columbus pizza. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or just curious about local food culture, grab a slice and tune in to this delicious episode... and “ask before you take that last slice, for cryin’ out loud.” Thanks to Whisky Business' official pizza partner Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, OH Snag a copy of Jim's book, Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey

Ahead of the first of Columbus Comedy Festival, we enjoy a respectable visit with comedian Nickey Winkelman. The conversation went from comedy to real life and the REAL life that’s in comedy. Asking, what's the art of finding ways to present life situations to a comedy crowd that may also be going through them but in a relatable, funny way? We also talked about the juggling of being a mom, doing comedy and holding down a regular job where she claims the title of “Respectable Co-worker.” Enjoy the ALWAYS respectable and ALWAYS funny, Nickey Winkelman on this latest edition of Whiskey Business Don't forget to subscribe to the Whiskey Business YouTube channel Catch Nickey and Dino at the 2024 Columbus Comedy Festival Celebrate Nickey's birthday at The Attic's Friday Night Fights Follow Nickey Winkelman: Nickey on Instagram Nickey on TikTok Thanks to Gatto's Pizza in Clintonville, Ohio! (our official pizza partner) 2024 Columbus Coffee Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices