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

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!

On this first episode of 2023, Sarah and Rich share some Greek wine as they discuss the end of their 2022, moving in together, getting COVID together, and of course, the life and times of their beloved cat, Benny. Cozy up and enjoy this intimate first toast to the new year with your humble hosts. Cheers!

Grab a beverage and get your dancing shoes, because this week, Sarah and Rich welcome a close personal longtime dear good friend in Leo Lam to the cellar. Leo dishes on his amazing work as a dancer for Shania Twain, spirituality, Asian actors as leading men in Hollywood, and so much more! Cheers!

You can follow Leo Lam on Instagram @itsLeoLam.

This week, Sarah and Rich welcome a comedy stalwart with legendary television credits to her name. This week's guest is the absolutely fantastic Jann Karam! Grab a drink and enjoy the story of how Jann was booked to play one of Jerry's girlfriends on Seinfeld and how she did an awesome scene on Curb Your Enthusiasm that never aired! You will also hear an incredible story about Larry David at a funeral, tales of comedic theft, and so much more! Cheers!

This week, Sarah and Rich sit down with film director, voice actor, and animator Sean Bishop! Sean shares some drinks and super fun stories from his career working on big studio animated shows and movies. You will also get to hear about how the game has really changed when it comes landing modern day voice work in Hollywood. Plus, Sean spills on the lovely tale of how he and his wife were meant to be, and how he casually builds DeLoreans and Ectomobiles. Cheers!