What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

Once upon a time in London, a bartending legend wondered what would happen if he were to merge a purported depressant like alcohol with an energizing jolt of caffeine... the result was the Espresso Martini, which was created in the 1980s and is currently riding a wave of renewed popularity. In the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee, Dan pours out everything he's learned about this lively libati...

In the time it took James Bond to escape before Goldfinger's laser beam could burn a hole through his short and curlies, Dan spills the beans about author Ian Fleming's second most favorite creation, the Vesper, a beguiling combination of gin, vodka, Lillet and bitters. Once Fleming invented the drink, he named it after the very first Bond girl, thankfully one with a name that hasn’t become SUPER...

Dan busts out some of the coolest pieces he's ever written about alcohol and nightlife, including an excoriation of a long-since-gone whiskey brand that was apparently created to appeal to horrible people and horrible people only. Also, he rants about gentrification and the demise of the once-great Venice Beach thoroughfare, Abbot Kinney. And finally, he offers up a list of the worst booze-brand n...

Held annually in Paso Robles, CA, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest is a world-class brew-ha-ha featuring some of the best beer makers in the world. This year it also featured Dan and WWD's Chief Beer Festival Correspondent, Rick McCarthy, who intrepidly ventured up to the Central Coast to sample as many craft brews as their IPA-and Stout-soaked livers would allow. While there, they chat...

Longtime friend of the show Joe Beatrice, founder of Barrell Craft Spirits, drops by to talk whiskey and the upcoming Dad's Day. Hear all about some exciting new liquid from one of our favorite whiskey producers, PLUS a lively discussion about the best and worst fathers in film and TV history, from James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano to Steve Martin in Father of the Bride... and everyone in between....

In Part 2 of our annual ode to warm weather wine, Dan is once again joined by Claire Coppi of SOMM TV to present five more delicious bottles of wine including Malene 2022 Rose, Kendall-Jackson 2021 Vintner’s Reserve Rose, Eleven Eleven 2022 Beckstoffer Sauvignon Blanc, JUSTIN 2022 Sauvignon Blanc and Rodney Strong 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Recorded on location at the Michelin-starred Culver...

In Part 1 of our annual ode to warm weather wine, Dan is joined by Claire Coppi of SOMM TV. Get out your pens and paper and take some notes, because Claire and Dan deliver the goods on five wonderful wines including Chamisal Vineyards 2021 SLO Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson 2021 Low Calorie Chardonnay and 2021 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, Banshee Ten of Cups Brut Non Vintage and Rodney Strong 2020 C...

Golf legend Annika Sörenstam drops by to chat about her latest venture, a line of honey-tinged, ready-to-drink cocktails called Fizzy Beez. In addition to talking drinks, Dan extracts a couple of golf tips from the Hall of Famer. Also, celebrated restaurateur Jimmy Yeager is on the show to talk the proliferation of junk fees being added to restaurant tabs, and whether or not America's service indu...

All hail the triumphant return of Dan's good pal Zane Lamprey, who hosted the wildly popular (yet somehow, still cancelled) TV shows "Three Sheets," "Drinking Made Easy," "Chug" and "Four Sheets," where he traveled the globe, learning about different cultures by sampling libations with the locals. Speaking of traveling, the interview was recorded on location...

This episode was recorded live at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City on May 4th, 2023. Dan is joined on stage by comedians Ryan Long, Corinne Fisher, Justin Silver, Colum Tyrell and Joe Derosa. It's sponsored by Cuervo and, yes, the tequila was a'flowin that night. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: h...

Dan visits State Social House on Sunset Boulevard to chat up his ol' pal Tim Bader, host of the "Name Drop" podcast. Topics of discussion include Belgium being up in arms about Miller High Life, the Bud Light brouhaha, and Tim's friendship with Dan's late brother, Brian. Also, Dan recounts a wonderful night of wining and dining at one of his favorite LA eateries. Our Sponsors: * Check ou...

Dan is joined by his old pal Bryan Bishop, aka "Bald Bryan," former co-host of the Adam Carolla Show, whose new podcast with Gina Grad is "The Bryan & Gina Show," produced by Los Angeles Magazine. On this episode, Dan and Bryan conduct and in-depth tasting of four distinct American whiskies from Hand Barrel, Blue Run, Woodford Reserve and Frey Ranch. Get ready to geek out o...

For his birthday a few years back, Dan's mother gave him two gifts: a copy of Mitch Albom’s best-seller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and a gift certificate from a local skydiving company. He didn’t read the book, but he doesn’t need to read it to feel ripped off. Five people. That’s it? You’d think that after all the time and effort you put into churchgoing and praying and not coveting your...

Country music superstar Jordan Davis has a new album out called "Bluebird Days." He's also partnered with a Philly-based Bluebird Distillery on a new whiskey called... wait for it... Bluebird Days. That's what folks in the BIZ call "synergy" and we're here for it! Jordan and Dan chat whiskey, and the prominent role that delicious brown liquid has played in the history of countr...

Old pal and fellow Philly boy Garrett Dutton, aka G Love, takes time out from his busy touring schedule to wax nostalgic with Dan about their many misadventures together over the years. Also on the show, legendary whiskey maker Chris Morris, master distiller emeritus of Woodford Reserve. And finally, Dan pays tribute to a dear friend who recently passed, Marc Dent, who graced this program with his...

The Mojito is a quintessential warm weather cocktail, an invigorating combination of grog and garden served with Caribbean flair. And since Spring is just around the corner, Dan's serving up the 411 on this beloved libation from Cuba. 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...

Joe Beatrice is the proprietor of Barrell Craft Spirits. More importantly he's a longtime friend of the show. So we talk. Whiskey. And other stuff. Plus, Drinks of the Week. 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 Simpl...

Our Official Roving Correspondent Brad Japhe joins us fresh off a jaunt to Japan, where he imbibed all manner of locally-made hooch. In addition to booze, topics of discussion include animal attacks, Dan's agoraphobia and mechanical devices of sexual pleasure. Also, everything you ever needed to know about Irish Coffee. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal...

Dan is joined in studio by actor, comedian and podcast host Justin Silver, fresh off a triumphant standup gig at LA's famed Comedy Store alongside Jim Jeffries, Patton Oswalt and Nikki Glaser. Topics include Justin's podcast, Himbos, all the drinking he did with Dan while visiting LA, and the unusual bathroom habits of friend and fellow comedian Big Jay Oakerson. Also, Dan reviews Chartreuse, two...

Dan is joined by radio personality Gina Grad, best known for her long-time gig on The Adam Carolla Show. In addition to discussing her new book, "My Extra Mom," Gina and Dan reminisce about some of the more memorable boozy segments they did together on ACS. Our Sponsors: * Check out Diet Smoke and use my code WWDPOD20 for a great deal: https://www.dietsmoke.com Advertising Inquiries: htt...

The Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, pops in for a visit to talk tequila, rock n' roll and more. Also, some fun stuff from the vault featuring Kurt Russell and our pal Tom Caltabiano. Oh, and Dan finally gets around to the first "Drinks of the Week" segment of 2023. Among the adult beverages featured is a whiskey collaboration between Bluebird Distilling and country music star Jordan Dav...

As you've probably gathered by now, Dan goes to a lot of bars. It's a by-product of being a member in good standing of the international boozing press. He has determined that there are precisely 11 kinds of bar in the world. He calls them "Barchetypes." And to give the last 20 years of his drinking some modicum of meaning, he's going to tell you about them. Presenting: Notes Toward An On...

Friend of the show, proud Philadelphian and master thespian Adam Shapiro ("Never Have I Ever," "She Said") gets giddy with Dan about their beloved Philadelphia Eagles playing in the Super Bowl. In addition to being one of Hollywood's most in-demand character actors, Adam is the the founder of Shappy Pretzel in Los Angeles, the greatest soft pretzel producer west of the City of...

Maurice LaMarche is a legendary voiceover artist who has voiced The Brain in "Animaniacs" as well as its spin-off "Pinky and the Brain," Big Bob in "Hey Arnold!" and numerous characters in "Futurama." He also voiced Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters" and Alec Baldwin in "Team America: World Police." Maurice busts out all the greates...

Dan pays tribute to the immortal songsmiths who've played pivotal roles in his relationship with alcohol, from Frank Sinatra to Tom Waits to Nina Simone and more. 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, an A...