On this episode, Sarah and Rich welcome Peabody Award-winning writer David Leaf to the cellar to talk all things music! In addition to his writing career, David is also an award winning producer/director and he is a professor at UCLA's Herb Alpert school of music. Not only does David share his own story about how he came to be the premiere chronicler of some of music's most iconic figures, including the legendary Brian Wilson, but he also has some amazing stories for anyone who is a fan of the history of rock 'n' roll! Tune up, get your beverage of choice, and tune in as we go to rock school on this episode of Drinking During Business Hours!

This week Sarah and Rich open up the cellar doors to vintners and close, personal, longtime, very dear, good friends Joey Wolosz and Jeff Durham! Joey and Jeff share everything from how they met, having Sarah officiate their wedding, making and selling their own wine at Gentleman Farmer Wines in Napa Valley, cooking, the art of the accordion, and so much more! If you have a passion for wine, cooking, or just love hearing old friends have some laughs and a chat, then uncork this episode and enjoy!

On this special episode, Sarah and Rich are all alone in the studio playing some catch-up, after Sarah's recent trip to Denver. Get a recap of some wine tasting excursions Sarah and Rich recently made, Sarah's beef with performing road comedy, and some passionate discussion about the current writer's strike. Plus, Sarah has some quick tips for "faking it til you make it" while at a winery that you gotta hear! It is "hosts only" on this one on one edition of the podcast, so grab a tall glass and be prepared for some laughs!

Check out Sarah and Rich at Laugh Your Paws Off: A WUFAW Fundraiser on Monday 5/15! Ticket info and more dates linked here: https://linktr.ee/Sarahhalstead

This week, Sarah and Rich share a glass and conversation with comedian/actress Crystal Powell! In this episode, Crystal shares some amazing stories from touring with Magic Mike: Live, hitting the road as a comedian during the peak of the pandemic, and making a statement on America's Got Talent. Also, find out why picking someone up from LAX is so much more than asking for a simple friendly favor! Cheers!

On this episode, Sarah and Rich open the doors of the cellar for award winning photographer Magnus Hastings! Hear about the quaint way Sarah met Magnus, as well as how Magnus decided to ditch acting for photography. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy the conversation as Magnus shares some amazing insight into his photography, shooting some of the world's most famous drag queens, and his struggles with anxiety and addiction. Oh, and you cannot miss the story behind Magnus' disastrous experience on RuPaul's Drag Race! Cheers!

It is a rosé kinda day as Sarah and Rich welcome comedian/writer/actor/musician Luke Null to cellar! In addition to superb tastes for wine and coffee, Luke is a superb, authentic, and original performer, whose talent cannot be denied. Find out what inspired Luke to incorporate music into his comedy act, his time on SNL, and his take on the forever war between stand-up and improv. It is a deep comedy dive with one of the most talented young performers out there today. So grab that rosé, wine, or whatever your pleasure, and enjoy! Cheers!

This week on Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah and Rich welcome comedian, producer, actor, and activist, Mona Shaikh to the cellar. Mona is a truly incredible and incredibly funny guest, and you will find out here as she shares some outrageous stories about her conservative Muslim upbringing in Pakistan, getting attacked on stage, and so much more. After this episode and a few glasses of champagne, you will come find out why Mona is truly one of comedy's most fearless voices going today. Cheers!

For more from Mona, check out her writings, schedule and more on her website: https://monashaikh.com/

On this episode of Drinking During Business Hours, Sarah and Rich welcome actor, comedian, musician, and Canadian, Justin Wade to the cellar! Justin shares some harrowing stories about crossing the U.S./Canadian border and a dandy of a fight he once had in front of a comedy club that you won't want to miss. It is not all fisticuffs and pitfalls with the police though, Justin also delves into his start in comedy, his hilarious mother, his jazz musician father, and so much more! This is definitely an episode with a certain "je ne sais quoi," so grab your own beverage and enjoy! Cheers!

On this episode, Sarah and Rich share some drinks and stories with their close, personal, longtime, dear, good, friends, comedian/photographer Felicia Michaels and filmmaker Danny Gold. Felicia and Danny are a talented couple with some amazing irons in the fire, including Felicia's podcast, The Liars Club, and Danny's most recent documentary centered around the life of composer Charles Fox, Killing Me Softly with His Songs. Grab your own beverage and enjoy the fascinating stories from Felicia and Danny about filming in Cuba, discussions on working with your significant other, and of course, some great laughs!

This week, Sarah and Rich welcome comedian and radio great, Frazer Smith to the program! Grab a drink and soak in a true legend, as Frazer discusses everything from his many iconic radio shows in L.A., performing for people who may not be prepared to actually take in a comedy show, and some truly hilarious stories from Frazer's many years in the business. It is an all-time episode with one of the all-time greats, so don't miss out!