Whiskey Business

Whiskey Business had the pleasure of hosting the inventive minds of Columbus’ own Echo Spirits for a tasting of their brand new Straight Rye Whiskey. While their outstanding rum made with molasses AND sugar stands alone in its excellence, Joe Bidinger and Nikhil Sharoff put their love for whiskey history and tradition to work with a straight rye whiskey. While it's young, it stands up tall against some older ryes and makes a significant mark in the ever growing whiskey world. Pick up a bottle for yourself and try along with us. More info on Echo Spirts and their bottle room: www.echospirits.com Dig into more Whiskey Business episodes or contact us: www.whiskeybusinesspod.com whiskeybusinesspod@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Whiskey-Business-364099303922268 www.instagram.com/whiskeybusinesspodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKK_jzRLaH54YsYicmutXg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James “Buster” Douglas, the former undisputed heavyweight champ of the world, joins us for this special episode of Whiskey Business. The Champ has entered a “new ring” of sorts with "Buster Douglas 42-1" a new bourbon bearing his name(42-1 were the odds against him when he shocked the world 30 years ago by defeating Mike Tyson for the heavyweight championship of the world). Dino and the boys talk about how the whiskey came to be a silver medal award winner in the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and of course about those odds and that legendary fight. Buster gets candid talking about his career, his family, the night he beat Tyson and his loss to Evander Holyfield. It’s an amazing conversation with a very humble man and STILL a champion in so many ways. More info on this heavyweight bourbon: https://ringsidewhiskey.com/buster-douglas-bourbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business is back with “The Fight Club” of the whiskey industry...black market bourbon, or what purchasers prefer to call the secondary market. The first rule of black market bourbon may be “Don’t talk about black market bourbon", but Dino and his guests Chay Miller and Sam Hilty did just that. In a lively, informative, and at times argumentative discussion the trio dive deep into the highs and lows of whiskey wheeling and dealing. They also revisit a bottle you don’t have to hit the black market for, Wild Turkey Longbranch, the whiskey love child of Eddie Russel and Matthew McConaughey. So enjoy a sip of your fave ill-gotten bourbon bootie and give a listen. Find out more about Longbranch here:https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-longbranch/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Whiskey Business, Dino sits down with Hansberry's kids. Two children under the age of 8, and one adult who has not quite grown up either...what could go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business was honored to be asked to host a special episode to benefit the charity A Kid Again. This Central Ohio based non-profit helps families with sick children have days of fun and adventure that make them feel...like a kid again. Comedians Bobbie Dodds and Sarah Boosh joined in and offered hilarious perspectives on rising kids. Plus, award winning bartender and friend of the show, Jesse Hubbard created a special cocktail for the event. Join us as we all try to remember what it would be like to be a kid again. Learn more, volunteer, or donate here: https://akidagain.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of recording Whiskey Business remotely, the band is back together and in person at Dino's infamous "Pond." From haircuts to wildlife, Dino, Greg and John take a break from it all and share some laughs over a pour of Jefferson's Reserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business went remote and live to NYC, the starting epicenter of COVID-19 to talk with 3 talented individuals who continue to make their way through the indiscriminate fog of the virus. Danielle Tripodis (Dino’s daughter) Mike Greco and Kern Rodriguez shared stories, cocktails and thoughts of the future as America begins to slowly open back up. What have these creative and talented people done while quarantined? What will they be doing once they’re back out there? It all makes for interesting talk and pours on this week’s Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, Greg Warren returned to Whiskey Business for another remote broadcast with Dino and the Boys. Always funny and always insightful, Greg has been busy. He has a new podcast with comedian, Brendan Eyre called ONE DOWN, a very funny show that’s centered around crossword puzzles. Plus a new comedy special coming to Amazon Prime on 6/30/20 called Where The Field Corn Grows. So tune in and enjoy this installment of a 2 word, 15 letter answer for fun: Whiskey Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re going to podcast remotely, go big whenever possible and we did this week on Whiskey Business as Dino and the boys welcomed three amazing and funny ladies to the podcast. Nickey Winkelman, Sarah Storer and Amber Falter joined the podcast for conversations that ranged from the funny to the heartfelt and everything in between: The Seven Deadly Sins, receiving dick pics and who’s handled the pandemic better- men or women? With some Widow Jane bourbon making the guest bottle appearance, this was one podcast that truly had something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founders of M&O Spirits, Doug and Mike, give us a virtual tour of their young operation. Comedian Jeff Gage also joins the show to add some levity to the episode. Plus, a first ever "Whiskey Business Mistake of the Week" award is given to Producer Greg Hansberry. Learn more about M&O Spirits (or buy a shirt) here: https://www.mospirits.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one thing you can say for certain about Whiskey Business is you truly never know where the podcast may go or who might be on it. The Red Tent Revival is the charitable brainchild of Za Unit and Julia O’Keefe who are also the musical duo Tickles and Pokes. Their organization strives to put an end to “Period Poverty” making feminine hygiene products available to those women who because of their economic situation can simply not afford them. They join the show to share how their efforts have culminated into the repeal of The Pink Tax in Ohio. Oh...and they played some surprising music on the podcast that caught us all off guard. Also returning to the podcast was our friend and comedian, Jason Banks who’s been releasing funny videos to lighten our emotional load almost daily during this pandemic. So...we give you some comedic punch, an end to period poverty, and of course the podcast you’ve come to love and never predict from one week to the next. All of it pondered and played out with a bottle of Western R

Making the best of remote podcasting, it's the Whiskey Business variety show! Rudy Alexeeff from High Bank Distillery talked about their initiative to make hand sanitizer to combat Covid-19. Musician Dave Powers also came along for the ride to play and discuss how he and fellow musicians were still sharing their craft during the pandemic. We also went back in time to share some clips of Dino’s 50th Birthday Comedy Roast. Plus, we even have had a taste of some country music (sort of) with Dino’s “COORS AIN’T CORONA” song. If you missed it live, now’s your chance to enjoy the fun. One viewer said it was like “Corona Carson” a complimentary throwback nod to the great King of Late Night, Johnny Carson. No desk. No couch. But we’ll take it! Enjoy! Support local here: www.highbankco.com www.davepowers.com www.gofundme.com/f/columbus-artist-relief-fund-covid19?fbclid=IwAR0dZ_9PV7VcrGmRqkipx9cZs59h8rA6nLGVpm0CUxtfc3BKQbuaepVpa3Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Run out of things to watch during your quarantine? Not to worry! Maddwolf.com movie critics, George Wolf and Hope Madden, are here to help. They give their picks for the best movies you can stream from home while social distancing. Plus, they give their take on how this pandemic will impact the theater industry. The guest bottle this week is J.T.S. Brown. It's a whiskey from the bottom shelf, but as you'll learn, was made popular from a top shelf movie. Follow George and Hope here: https://maddwolf.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Loftus, actor, writer, comedian, producer and creator of The Loftus Party, joins Whiskey Business remotely for an “inner workings” look at the sitcom world. Loftus shares how he got his first break on The George Lopez Show, working with Charlie Sheen on Anger Management, and his current creative endeavors with Kevin James. Plus a party we can all get behind...The Loftus Party, his rollicking, always fun and unpredictable show on YouTube. This jam packed episode of Whiskey Business is a good watch or listen in these confining times! Enjoy! Watch The Loftus Party here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tbooOZXvi1Yd5IfMGRH7w Continue the party here: www.theloftusparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino and the boys tried their best to stay sane while “staying at home” when they were joined remotely by comedian Dan "Swarty" Swartout. Dan is also the vice-mayor of Powell, Ohio and along with some lighter conversation, he talked about how his suburban city is dealing with the “new normal.” The guest bottle was not so distant, however, as Dino enjoyed some Noah’s Mill bourbon. Enjoy this podcast as the guys “go full pocket.” Yeah...listen and you’ll find out what that means too. #gofullpocket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Ohio does their part to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus, Whiskey Business recorded remotely and on Facebook Live to learn more about this pandemic. Dan Skinner, Associate Professor of Health Policy at Ohio University’s College of Medicine and host of the podcast Prognosis Ohio, was our guest as we discussed where we are at, where we are going and what else can we do as we all valiantly struggle to get through this crisis. Stay safe. Be smart. We’ll see you on the other side of this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business had an insightful, fun and interesting chat with Tommy Gallo, owner of Gallo’s Kitchen, one of the best restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. They offer a unique combination of Italian and Creole dishes that are tremendous. Tommy himself is unique as well with his thoughts and perspectives on this fickle industry and life itself. Ironically this podcast took place just before Ohio shut down all bars and restaurants to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can still get carry out meals from Gallo’s Kitchen, but don’t miss the opportunity to get a full helping of this podcast with a great guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The intriguing, funny and in depth podcast continues with our friends from Comedians On South High, Jason Banks, Bobbie Dodds and Jared Blinksy. As the night rolled on, so did the subject matter. Some of you may find portions of this podcast sensitive in nature, but rest assured the topics were discussed openly and honestly with humor, hubris, and heart. Listen. Enjoy. Debate. And thank you. Laugh with Comedians on South High here: https://www.comediansonsouthhigh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business goes deep in a two-parter with the guys from the podcast Comedians on South High. Jason Banks, Bobbie Dodds and Jared Blinksy sit down for a roundtable discussion that's funny, serious, and insightful. Ironically, the guest bottle was 100 proof Rebel Yell, which may have coaxed some of the bold dialogue. Enjoy the laughs, the love and the real life conversations on this week's Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok...a bit medieval of a podcast title, but not entirely untrue. The Superintendent of Liquor Control for The State of Ohio, James Canepa returned to Whiskey Business with new insights, scoops and even some “Mean Tweets” from disgruntled purchasers of alcohol in Ohio. The “scoop” is a new member in the Jim Beam world of bourbons that’s finally making its way to Ohio. It’s reasonably priced and will be a big hit on the shelves. Tune in to find out what’s coming! There’s also an update on those Weller Full Proof bottles we (ahem) “suffered” through numerous tastings in order to pick the right ones. This was also our first Facebook Live Event. Thanks so much for those that tuned in “live” and the thousands who watched afterwards. Be on the lookout for more Whiskey Business “events.” Enjoy. Get informed. You might even get mad a little. But we promise the proof, the whole proof and nothing but the proof! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices