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Whiskey Business enjoyed another visit from Pete “Whiskey Pete” Wagner, Ambassador for Brown Forman, as we talked about and tasted the first two NEW expressions from Jack Daniel’s in 25 years. And they’re here to stay! Two great bottles: Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Jack Daniels Triple Mash are a couple of 100 proof future favorites for Jack fans and anybody who likes whiskey.  Pete, of course was funny and informative and hinted (but could not confirm) some other future Jack news that we’ll just have to wait and see about. In the meantime, pick up these reasonably priced bottles and pour a glass or four while enjoying this latest installment of Whiskey Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business had a rockin’ good time with Amee Belwanzo who is part of TRASHETE, a band consisting of Amee and three other moms who write and play original music.  Music being a huge part of her life since she was a kid, Amee talked about how the band started and has changed through the last decade and how it feels to be “back out there” doing what she loves and now shares with her daughter as well. Yeah…a 7yr. old who digs The Ramones? Cool, right? Enjoy this latest installment of Whiskey Business which also marks our 200th bottle on the podcast. We haven’t repeated one yet! At least we don’t think so. Hahaha! -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business finally nailed down a conversation with comedian Kenny Mock, who’s been touring with fellow comedian and Tik Tok phenom, Jason Banks. To quote Jason, “Yeah, Kenny is getting too funny. He’s making my job harder.” One of the best compliments one comic can give another. The usually quiet and private Kenny opened up quite a bit with Dino, Greg and John and still kept bringing the funny as we covered family, life, how comedians source their material and if there’s such a thing as “unintentional racism” in these complicated politically correct times.  A great conversation accompanied by a bottle of Yellowstone Hand Picked Single Barrel made for great podcast that begs for Kenny Mock to return for another round of Whiskey Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business was thrilled to have one of the best movie bloggers in the business, Marc Heuck from The Projector Has Been Drinking (and so much more. Google him) back for an overdue visit.  The evening consisted of conversations ranging from movies, their history, Quentin Tarantino, and even an emotional peeling back of HEUCK himself.  Accompanied appropriately by a bottle of Dorothy Arzner straight rye whiskey from Francis Ford Coppola (yeah, she factors into this podcast too), the night was a serendipitous evening of insight, laughter and more from one of the most delightfully eccentric, genius minds I’ve had the pleasure to call “friend.” Enjoy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just after Easter comes a debut novel from Hope Madden that will make you think twice about the joys of Easter Sunday.  Dino, Greg and John sat down with Hope and discussed the wonderfully creepy novel. Without providing any spoilers, we got into Hope’s writing process, her frame of references and if the old adage, “write what you know” is true. If so…it makes ROOST that much more of fun and curious read.  Normally when we talk to Hope it’s about movies along with her husband George Wolf. This time around it’s all Hope and what exactly is at “roost” in her new book. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We certainly thought so as Dino and the Whiskey Business boys sat down with one of Dino’s oldest and best friends, Greg Dettorre.  The two friends will be celebrating their 45th class reunion later this year and took the opportunity to reminisce, pine and laugh for 90 plus minutes as they reviewed moments of their lives that seem liked they happened last week let alone 45 years ago.  Learn about “The Dognut Rule.” Who did Dino and Greg BOTH have a crush on but didn’t know until this podcast? What was “THE WALL?” And did you have a similar place growing up?  The guest bottle was also from the past: a bottle of Seagrams VO mixed with Fresca to capture the memory of what we thought were “cocktails” back in the day.  If you want to laugh, then listen or watch. If you want to remember fonder and easier times in your life, then listen or watch. Either way this installment of Whiskey Business is one for the Yearbooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. Not jiggy. We’ve had enough of that this week. Dino and the Whiskey Business boys had an amazing chat with Jeb Bigelow, who some 30 years ago started his OWN awards show, THE JEBBY’S, which has now become a staple of recognition and achievement in the Central Ohio Theater community.  Picked entirely by Jeb there is no “BEST” awards. Instead there are “FAVORITES” and what’s more amazing is how many people now want the distinction and honor of winning one.  Jeb attends between 80 to 120 theater performances a year. A full time job which he is NOT compensated for. His real job? A pharmacist. Yup. We talk about that as well in this fun and insightful installment which also included some excellent pours from a one of a kind bottle of Old Forester Single Barrel/Barrel Strength Bourbon which was a private pick for the Columbus Italian Club. Rarities all around on this week’s Whiskey Business! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business welcomed back the brains and talent behind the Echo Spirits Distilling Co. Joe Bidinger and Nikhil Sharoff joined us for the first time since we saw them remotely during the pandemic.  They brought along some staples AND a bottle that as of this podcast is already SOLD OUT!  Tune in and hear the story behind Bavarian Rhapsody, a joint concoction between Echo Spirits and North High Brewing Company and get some updates on all the other great moves going on at Echo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar season is rolling around which meant another informative and entertaining podcast with our movie experts, George Wolf and Hope Madden.  Through the years their predictions have stayed in the 95 percentile of “nailing it” as to who would walk away with Oscar gold. But this year there’s an interesting twist as our usually “on the same page couple” split on what they think will be Best Picture. What did they pick? Why did they pick it? Is this the movie they WANT to win or the movie they THINK will win? So many other questions as well and…(What?! Music? I’m being played off? Are you kidding me? Fine.)  Enjoy this annual podcast and “Thank you, Whiskey Business fans! This is for you!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Whiskey Business Boys brought in the Lenten season with a Fat Tuesday to be remembered.   A Crave Case of White Castles and a liter of Old Crow was the indulgence of the night. And with Sloth and Gluttony covered, we discussed the remaining 7 Deadly Sins.  Enjoy this indulgent episode which included our honorary member of the group, Chip Kocel chiming in on the fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of anticipation, what took place on a November night at Watershed Distillery along with Whiskey Business finally became a reality as Dino, Greg and John saw their Private Selection Pick of Watershed Bourbon get released into the whiskey wild.  The 4 year old single barrel, barrel strength bourbon clocked in at around 119 proof with a warm, fruity nose, spicy palette, and smooth warm finish that hugs for good long bit after making its way in.  In this video Dino talks with Watershed's Aaron and Greg on how this bottle came to be, and how YOU can get one for yourself as the quantity is limited. It’s yet another “watershed moment” on Whiskey Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business was amazed and impressed with their guest John Barlow from Purple Shark Designs who can make “seemingly” anything you want for you, your business, club, etc. With a gift for the creative and imaginative, John explained how Purple Shark came to be and how “doing something for a few friends” has turned into a company that supplies memories and mementos that last a life time...he might even make some Whiskey Business swag for YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business had the pleasure of spending some time with acclaimed cartoonist and sought after story board artist, Rafael Rosado.  If animation is your thing you’ve no doubt seen his work on countless shows ranging from The Batman to Mike Tyson Mysteries on the Cartoon Network, to Curious George and The Venture Bros as Rafael has left his stamp on countless projects. He’s worked with Warner Bros, Sony, Disney and Universal (too name a few) and is also the artistic genius behind GIANTS BEWARE and it’s two sequels, which chronicle the “girl power” adventures of Claudette and her friends Gaston and Marie. Enjoy this insightful podcast into the mind and world of a cartoonist who continues to entertain and amaze “kids” of ALL ages.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karina Nova, longtime anchor on 10TV in Columbus, Ohio FINALLY was able to join Whiskey Business as she prepares to further her career with a move to San Francisco.  Tune in and find out how an 8 year girl left her troubled country to find a new life with her family in Ohio.  Of course we had a lot of laughs along the way AND an inside look at the jungle that is broadcast TV news.  So, heads up San Fran! There’s a new girl coming to town! Our loss will San Francisco’s gain but everyone wins with this latest Whiskey Business podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business returned with their first podcast of year and welcomed back Dan Skinner, Health Policy Professor from Ohio University and host of the podcast PROGNOSIS OHIO.  Of course we covered the state of the State in respects to Omicron but also covered “drinking problems” in the pandemic and how to live to be 100 if we actually think it’s worth it these days.  As always the serious was sprinkled with the silky and sartorial and enjoyed with our first guest bottle of the new year, some Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye. “May old podcasts be forgot and never brought to mind?” Of course not. But enjoy this new one to kick off 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was time once again to wrap up another year of Whiskey Business with our annual Christmas show.  A rotating evening of guests , some planned and some not, we covered the holiday gamut: holiday traditions, keeping a business alive during a pandemic, and wrestled important life questions like, “Why are the best Christmas singers Jewish? Enjoy the hodgepodge of holiday havoc and we'll see you in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning podcaster, Todd Jones from PRESS BOX ACCESS on the Evergreen Podcast Network, joined Dino and the boys once again to talk about the blurred lines between sports and entertainment. Remember when The Rose Bowl was the end all be all of college football? Eh. Remember when we didn’t need a 4 hour Selection Sunday Show to find out who was going where? Lots was discussed. The Buckeyes, The Bearcats, a remembrance of college football past when #1 was a pick made after a handful of bowl games on New Years Day. We also dived into what Todd does on his podcast: talking to the sportswriters who wrote passionately about the games and battles they watched and reported on It’s sports. It’s history. With some humor and candor tossed in for good measure. And…a bottle of Elijah Craig small batch barrel proof bourbon to keep us company through it all. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dante and Chris Lovell aka The Bocce Bros, joined Dino and the boys on Whiskey Business for a fun and spirited conversation about the centuries old sport of Bocce. From its roots to its growing popularity, to their efforts to make it an Olympic sport, the podcast covered a lot of ground including: the skill set, the competitiveness, and a good dose of sibling rivalry between the two teammates who sometimes face each other as opponents. Move over Curling! Bocce is alive and well and growing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The absolutely wonderful Nicky Winkelman joined the boys on Whiskey Business for a chat about life, comedy, being a mom, a future wife, depression, anxiety, joy and yeah-even the color of pee. It’s an hour of honest and open conversation that you won’t want to miss. Coupled with a bottle of Whistlepig Roadstock Rye Whiskey it’s what Whiskey Business is all about: A good pour and a good conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business got curious about the mystical and spiritual journey that comes with Ayahuasca, a plant based “tea” that puts the recipient on a path of spiritual awakening and enlightenment.  Matt Benjamin joined the podcast to discuss his reasons for taking the journey and how it’s changed his life for the better.  Is it a cure for addiction, mental illnesses, depression and so many other things that one can’t find on their own? Or is it just a “trip” down another hallucinogenic rabbit hole? The discussion itself was candid, enlightening and fascinating. Decide for yourself with this very deep and interesting edition of Whiskey Business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices