Whiskey Business

Dino sits down with Qfm's Jerry Elliott once again and chat about radio, writing, inventions and oh...a kidnapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino becomes the guest on Whiskey Business when he gets deposed by his neighbor and attorney Bill Mattes. It's the proof, the whole proof and nothing but the proof when Bill digs into Dino's life starting with his childhood. A bottle of Russell's Reserve Single Barrel serves as co-counsel on this special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker Ben Brown discovers that sitting down with Dino on Whiskey Business sometimes gets "all into your business." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Mike Tyson to meth, this Whiskey Shot covers a ton of ground. Pour yourself a shot and hang on for the trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino sits with Max Eckenwiler from Ohio Tavern News for some boozy insights into the liquor biz. The guest bottle of the week is Town Branch bourbon out of Lexington, Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino sits with Columbus Dispatch reporter and former film critic, Tim Feran to discuss the movies from the 1970's. As they geek out over movies, they share a bottle of Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino gets into some Whiskey Biz with Ohio Superintendent of the Dept. of Liquor Control, Jim Canepa. He dispels the myth of Ohio not getting the "good stuff" and explains how the Buckeye State is becoming a favorite for distillers. They share a bottle of Weller and try a special "mystery whiskey." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy DeMora, the world's most superstitious Buckeye fan, returns for a third outrageous visit to Whiskey Business. Luckily he brings his own booze, a bottle of hard to find Wilderness Trail craft bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Biz keeps it in the family with Producer, Greg Hansberry and Director, John Whitney.  They talk about what they thought they would be as kids and where they are today.  They reminisce over a bottle of Weller Antique 107. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino sits with Genti Koci, owner of Opa Tavern and Grill, which boasts over 200 whiskies on hand.  In addition to whiskey business, they talk about the shrinking work ethic and the sometimes unfortunate power of social media.  They share a bottle of Jameson's Black Barrel Irish Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are stories in a whiskey, there are also stories in your business. Dino spends some Paddy Irish Whiskey time with Barry Chandler of Storyforge and covers both bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we enjoy some summer R&R, enjoy this favorite episode from the Whiskey Business archives where we celebrate two of America's favorite pastimes...baseball and getting drunk. It's not unusual to come up with some far fetched ideas after a bottle of whiskey (or two). Dino's guest this week not only came up with a whiskey fueled idea, but he is actually following through with it. Accountant Chuck Lombardo has set off to visit every major league baseball park in the country. Chuck shares some great stories from the road while Dino shares a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February of 2017 comedian Dom Irrera (most recently from Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here") stumbled into the podcast studio followed by a half a dozen wise guys from the Columbus Italian Club. Since our show is on a short summer vacation, enjoy this favorite episode from the Whiskey Business archives... Comedy legend Dom Irrera and Dino take a break from socializing at the local Italian Club to talk shop. Dom opens up about his run on SNL, The Big Lebowski and which beloved icon he hates. They sip on a bottle of Eagle Rare, a guest bottle that is just as rare as Dom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino has a whiskey-fueled discussion about writing for a living with writer and playwright, Vidas Barzdukas.  Smooth Ambler's Contradiction blended whiskey helps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino has a one on one with radio icon Kristie Kemper of Qfm 96 and discusses some of the roles she's played over her 30 year career in rock.  Recorded live from Brew Brothers at Eldorado Scioto Downs, the two also share a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino has a heart to heart chat with his good friend Johnny DiLoretto about the shifts and decisions in life that continue to shape and define who we are.  The two share a few pours of a fine bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Whiskey Shot we find out sometimes it's not always the guys who get into whiskey fueled trouble... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dive into the dark side of Whiskey Business with an honest, open and yet gut-wrenching conversation with Matt...a recovering alcoholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino helps kick off the 2nd annual Columbus Podcast Festival with this live recording of Whiskey Business.  Comedians Dan Swartwout and Jason Banks talk about juggling family and comedy why they try to stomach a pour of Sazerac Rye Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino spends some drinking time with his British friend and author of 127 books you've never heard of, Keith Pepperell. The charming duo sip on Writers' Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices