What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

Dan counts down from #20 to #11 on his definitive list of the Most Influential Cocktails Ever (M.I.C.E)... and let's just say it's full of surprises. For M.I.C.E., Dan chats with some of the most illustrious names in spirits and cocktails including Simon Ford, founder of Ford’s Gin; Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn and author of the new book “Spirits of Latin America”; legendary New York City...

Dan swigs Michter's Rye and Bourbon with filmmaker George Gallo, on the 32nd anniversary of the release of Gallo's legendary action buddy comedy, "Midnight Run." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplec...

Dan chats up former NBA star Glen "Big Baby" Davis, along with rapper Chevy Woods. Also, Dan's tired of people screwing around and screwing us all up when it comes to the steps necessary to slow the spread of COVID... and he goes OFF about it. Plus, he's got several wines to tell you about, and a new rum too. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal:...

Dan enjoys some Robert Mondavi rosé with former MTV Real World, Road Rules and The Challenge stars Susie Meister and Sarah Rice, co-hosts of the wildly popular Brain Candy podcast. Topics include Napa Valley wine (of course), Dan's sagging balls, his fear of commitment and Sarah's pathological hatred of whistling. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: http...

Dan recounts the almost-too-incredible-to-be-true story of the time he and a high-powered booze industry executive were forcibly removed from their ringside seats at a championship boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Also, new products you should be drinking. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Dan is joined by "Freaks & Geeks" creator Paul Feig, who directed the hit films "Bridesmaids," "Spy" and the all-female "Ghostbusters" reboot. Paul is also the founder of the just-launched Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin, which really is brilliant in cocktails such as the martini and Tom Collins. Also on the show, Dan remembers his late brother Br...

"Bunnahabhain Month" comes to a triumphant end with snippets from beloved interviews past, including Matthew McConaughey, Will Forte, Tiffani Thiessen and the late Anthony Bourdain. Also, everything you ever needed to know about one of Dan's favorite Scotches, Bunnahabhain... a brand he's so fond of, he named his dog after it! Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20...

Dan is joined by astrology expert Jessica Ann for a pairing of wines that correlate with each and every sign of the Zodiac. Also, Dan recounts an extremely awkward encounter at a winery in Eugene, Oregon. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

Dan enjoys some Casa Dragones Anejo tequila with "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal, who stars in the hit Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Also on the show, Casa Dragones co-founder Bertha González Nieves, with the 411 on one of Dan's favorite tequila brands... oh, and some thoughts about Willy Wonka. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD...

Throwback to a spirited chat with "Rick & Morty" creator Dan Harmon, covering everything from Harmon's love of vodka, his nagging heartburn, the reason he created "Rick & Morty" and how he avoided getting sued by Ice T. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

A welcome bit of social commentary from Dan's ol' pal Aisha Tyler of "Archer." Also, interviews with Dan Callaway and John Hargrove of Bardstown Bourbon Company, and "Chicago Med" star Colin Donnell. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Dan is joined by comedian and renowned dog expert Justin Silver, former host of "Dogs in the City" on CBS. They toast the 8-year anniversary of Dan adopting Bunnahabhain, a pit bull/labrador mix named after one of Dan's favorite Scotches in the whole wide world. Also on the show, Dr. Billy Sinclair, who helps run the visitor center at the Bunnahabhain Distillery in Scotland. And Dan offe...

Dan catches up with director Steven Soderbergh... and catching up, of course, involves imbibing Singani 63, Bolivia's national spirit and Soderbergh's gift to the American drinking public. The many topics discussed include Soderbergh's film Contagion, in which he essentially predicted the worldwide pandemic we're experiencing right now. Good times! Also, Dan looks back fondly on the time he was na...

Dan slugs BABE wine in a can with brand founders Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky and David Oliver Cohen. Also, legendary director Steven Soderbergh breaks down "The Last Dance" documentary. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Dan shares some quality Rhône wine and shoots the breeze with comedian Corinne Fisher, co-host of the popular podcasts "Guys We F*cked" and "Without a Country." Also, a story about one LA bartender's brush with her "Star Wars" hero. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://...

Dan and his ol' pal Zane Lamprey of "Three Sheets" fame catch up over zoom while throwing back one of the most high-powered cocktails of all time, the Long Island Iced Tea. Also, Dan tells you what your frozen drink of choice says about YOU, and answers listeners' queries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertisin...

Dan chats and imbibes with Dixon Dedman, master blender for Kentucky Owl Bourbon. Also, Dan showcases a brand new track from one of his favorite bands, Magic Bronson. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast,...

Dan and actor Colin Donnell ("The Affair," "Chicago Med") crush some gin cocktails and ponder the future of film and TV, high school musicals and the dangers of drunken trips to tattoo parlors. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

With porn viewership, ahem, on the rise... Dan chats with veteran performer Sarah Vandella about the state of the adult film business during these strange times. Also, Dan recounts the wild tale of one of his first trips to America's premiere drinks festival, Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Plus, new whiskey, wine and tequila you need to know about. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and u...

Dan chats with Rabbit Hole Distillery founder Kaveh Zamanian, who unveils a brand new product. Also, we catch up with friend of the show, actor Harry Lennix of NBC's "The Blacklist." Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

Dan has a spirited chat with comedian Krystyna Hutchinson, co-host of the wildly popular podcast, "Guys We F****d." Topics discussed include whiskey, quarantining, bad breakups and, of course, celebrities Krystyna would like to bang. Also, Dan revisits his 2006 review of Trump Vodka. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com...

Dan zoom-chats with Ford's Gin founder Simon Ford, for an in-depth conversation about this versatile and wildly popular adult beverage, along with Ford's journey from lowly wine shop clerk to spirits industry titan. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Dan Zoom-chats about intergalactic boozing, rocket-fueled hotels and dandelion wine with Christopher Wanjek, author of the new book "Spacefarers: How Humans Will Settle the Moon, Mars and Beyond." Also on the show, a face to face pre-quarantine-recorded spirits-geek chat from Dublin, Ireland, with Tony Carroll of Knappogue Irish Whiskey. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my co...

Dan and former Playboy editor Scott Alexander debate the artistic merits of the film "Yesterday." Also, Dan recounts the story of buying a 30-pound brass ram's head in North Georgia, and pairs R.E.M.'s best albums with American wines. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Dan checks in (via FaceTime) with his longtime friend Aisha Tyler, who he worked with long ago on the E! series "Talk Soup." Aisha has starred on "Ghost Whisperer," "Criminal Minds" and "Archer." She is formerly the co-host of CBS's "The Talk," where she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. She also just launched a...