Lauren & Hardy

👻 A blind tasting. A legacy revealed. And… is Anthony Hardy actually real? As Lauren masters the floral, fruity, and spicy “ages of cognac,” Anthony takes her on one final journey: a DIY blending session inspired by Hardy’s collection kits—revealing some pro tips she never saw coming. But just as everything becomes clear… our enigmatic host offers his final twist.  Also featuring: ketchup co...

🎨 From crystal decanters to couture tiaras—yes, really. Anthony visits MoMA, freaks out about contemporary art, and rediscovers the artistic legacy of Hardy’s decanter collections. Lauren guides him through Hardy’s most iconic collaborations with Daum and Lalique, while Tom invents a new element called “Bluffy.” Expect MET Gala chaos, high-concept wine bottles, and a museum gift shop that goes wa...

🎶 Walkmans. Hip-hop. And a ghostly freestyle. When Lauren takes Anthony to a modern-day nightclub, he has an existential crisis… then a breakthrough. From French salons to sweaty DJ sets, cognac has crossed cultural lines—and Anthony is ready to spit bars about it.  Featuring: a Hardy-themed rap battle, a deep dive into cognac’s connection with hip-hop, and the surprising effects of trap bea...

🍬 Skittles-infused vodka, the Suffragette cocktail, and fly-fishing with Jacques Hardy. Anthony tries to adapt to the modern drinking world—and it’s not going well. From sugar highs to feminist revelations, this episode blends old-school elegance with new-wave mixology. Plus, a river pebble-shaped cognac bottle designed for fishing trips (true story). Tradition meets transformation in the most un...

🏰 Nazis, secret cellars, and the alcohol-free reboot of Mad Men. In this Succession-meets-Inglourious-Basterds episode, Anthony reveals how the Hardy family legacy survived wars, occupation, and the occasional Williamsburg hipster. A tale of resilience, heritage, and hidden barrels behind stone walls. Also featuring a cameo from the Wine Führer (yes, really). Drink deep, dear listener—this one’s...

🐛 They came from America. They were small. They were hungry. And they almost killed French wine. This week, Anthony Hardy recounts the phylloxera disaster—an epic, insect-driven apocalypse that nearly brought Cognac to its knees. Also: the Cognacquiz, Gossip Girl references, and a rant about genetically modified dogs.  You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll never look at a vine the same way agai...

🐓 Lauren thought she was getting a history lesson. She got a rooster, a French winemaker named Jean-Jacques, and a masterclass in terroir. Anthony Hardy takes Lauren on an immersive trip through the chalky soils and vine-covered hills of Charente—without ever leaving the studio. Expect lessons in Fine Champagne (not that Champagne), aging barrels, and the mysterious sounds of angelic evaporation....

🎩 A struggling mixology podcast. A mysterious man with a pocket watch. And a sip of something… otherworldly. When Lauren accidentally invites a 19th-century gentleman into her studio, things take a turn for the boozy. Meet Anthony Hardy—eccentric, eloquent, and possibly undead—as he begins to recount the extraordinary origins of Hardy Cognac. Pour yourself something aged and aromatic: the story o...

She wanted mixology trends. She got a spirit with a cognac obsession. Welcome to Lauren & Hardy , a fictional comedy podcast that follows Lauren Duplessis, a struggling mixologist and Brooklyn-based podcaster, who accidentally teams up with a very enthusiastic (and possibly undead) 19th-century British gentleman: Anthony Hardy, founder of the historic Maison Hardy Cognac. Together, they dive i...