Drinking During Business Hours with Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler | Where comedy & fine wine meet!

This Chicago native stunner is currently starring in so many television shows, it's difficult to keep count! She plays Sophia in Hulu's East Los High, Tanya in Showtime's Shameless, and Sophia in NBC's The Brave - just to name a few! You may also know her as Monique from CW's The Vampire Diaries and if that isn't enough, she's also the star of blockbuster film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones! Gabrielle talks about her process of finding the character, her philosophy of disposition in the audition room, and how becoming a mother at the tender age of 15 has been the driving force behind her maturity and ambition.

This episode's featured wine is Jean-Max Sancerre Pouilly-Fumé Chante-Alouettes '15 and is available for purchase through Plonk Wine Club. www.plonkwineclub.com

Comedy writer, producer, and director, JEFF GREENSTEIN, is responsible for some of the most iconic shows in television history. Find out what fueled the creation of Emmy award winning, Will & Grace, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and more. Jeff talks about his latest series, Aim High, coming this fall on AMC, as well as his future aspirations, and how it's always important to have an extra pair of cuff links at the Emmys.

This Episode's featured wine is Champagne Lallier, Aÿ - France R.012 Brut.

Comedian/Actor, ERICA RHODES, known for Prairie Home Companion, VEEP, MODERN FAMILY, @Midnight, and more, shares a lovely Chardonnay with Sarah J as she talks about her new variety show "The NightLight Comedy Show", her process of joke writing, and how the cello will always be cooler than the flute!

This Episode's featured wine is Lulumi Chardonnay '16 from Languedoc, and is available for purchase at Lincoln Fine Wine, 727 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Documentary Director and Producer, ADAM SCHOMER, takes time from his more than busy schedule to share a certified organic wine with fellow Michigander, Sarah J. Adam discusses his latest production of HEAL, a riveting film about the power of the mind to heal the body, featuring Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Marianne Williamson, and more. Adam is also premiering his TV docu-series, THE ROAD TO DHARMA, a daring motorcycle adventure into the Indian Himalayas and the four sacred peaks: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Tungnath, Hemkund. He also talks about his philosophy of the power of diet, meditation, and living in the now.

This episode's featured wine in Ampelos Cellars, Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir '15.

Comedian-story teller, STEVEN BRIGGS, preps for his upcoming performance for the troops in Guantanamo Bay, by stopping by DDBH studio and partaking in a delectable Napa Valley Chardonnay with Sarah J! Steven shares stories of how being sent to Military school at the age of fifteen was no joke, the similarities of stand up comedy and long distance running, and when it's not ok to take a bite out of an Oscar Mayer sandwich.

This episode's featured wine is Brick & Mortar Cougar Rock Chardonnay '15 from Napa Valley, CA.

Comedian and Actor, JAY WASHINGTON, stops by DDBH to share snippets of his fascinating journey over a bottle of hearty Malbec with Sarah J! This Chicago bred, former professional wrestler, opens up as majestically as the wine as he talks about what drives his fierce work ethic; whether it be working for White Castle, Chem Lawn, various comedy clubs, or opposite Wesley Snipes in Spike Lee's Joint, Chi-Raq!

This episode's featured wine is Roberto Bonfanti Malbec Gran Reserva '12 from Mendoza Argentina.

Grammy nominated saxophonist, Mindi Abair, and her beau, wine expert, Eric Guerra, stop by the studio for a little gargle of AIX Vin de Provence Rosé with Sarah J. It was a celebratory visit with the release of Mindi's latest album with The Boneshakers, "The EastWest Sessions". There's some geeking out on wine, legendary musicians, and the latest club "Pretty Good for a Girl".

This episode's featured wine is AIX Rosé '16 from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence and can be purchased from our good friends' at "Flask Fine Wine & Whiskey" 12194 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 91604.

Actor, mom, and college student, DeDee Pfeiffer, stops by DDBH with talent manager, Brandon Kjar, to try a fun wine tasting medley with Sarah J. DeDee discusses the easy decision of taking a hiatus from a successful acting career to raise her two sons, go back to school, and adopt a bully cockatoo.

This episode's featured wine is Ca'Rugate Soave Classico "San Michelle".

Best selling author, Kim Gruenenfelder, takes some time from writing her in-demand, romantic comedy novels, to enjoy a bottle of Pinot Noir with Sarah J during business hours! Kim talks about her challenges with social media, as well as her brief interlude with economics, acting, stand up comedy, and swimming with sharks. This Episode's featured wine is "Take Me Home" Pinot Noir from Willamette.

Singer-songwriter, Pete Molinari, stops by Drinking During Business Hours to sip some Champagne with Sarah J. as he reminisces about childhood memories in Chatham, his choice of touring small cafe's vs big shows, and how Charlie Chaplin, Edith Piaf, Arthur Miller, and many iconic greats have been his biggest influences. Pete also plays some magical tunes and talks about his upcoming album with Linda Perry! This episode's featured wine is Champagne Charles Ellner, from Epernay, France.