The Diving Bell Lounge

Evan Taubenfeld is the head of A&R Crush Music, partner and brand ambassador at CCGP Wines and partner of Los Angeles restaurant, Sushi Note. He is a level 3 sommelier and passed the CMS certification and WSET with merit. Evan talks with Shaughn and Shane about his journey from music to wine and why he thinks wine is one of the most beautiful examples of art versus commerce.

Matthew Kaner (Wine Director & President of Will Travel For Wine, Co-Owner of Bar Covell, Augustine Wine Bar, Dead or Alive Bar and Good Measure, Founder of AM/FM Wines and Co-Founder of Solovin) is joined by Dr. Rick Heimann to blind taste Dr. Heimann's private collection of 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape from some of the region's most renowned and respected vineyards. 

Adam Faberman, writer on The Big Bang Theory, heads to Koehler Winery with Shaughn and Shane, where he tells his story of how he ended up in the writers' room of one of the most successful shows in television history over a bottle of Grenache. Koehler winemaker, Colin Murphy, joins the episode for the bottle reveal and to discuss the science of winemaking and his philosophy and approach as a winemaker.

Baxter Holmes, Senior NBA writer for ESPN and winner of the 2017 James Beard Foundation media award, discusses his dynamic work as a sports journalist, journalism in today's political and cultural climate, his insights into the rich world of basketball, and the correlation between sports and wine over a bottle of Gamay.

Sommelier and occasional co-host of The Diving Bell Lounge, Aleks, discusses the do's and don't's of ordering wine at a restaurant, why your server asks you to taste the bottle you ordered, and other wine etiquette tips for the next time you're dining out

Cynthia Glanzberg, founder and owner of OneTea, discusses the communal spirit and universal language of drinking tea, its history and cultivation, and the intimate relationship between tea and wine. This episode features musical guest, Dylan Meek.

Dr. Chris Donaghue, certified sex therapist, author of 'Sex Outside the Lines', and host of Loveline and The Amber Rose Show podcast, discusses gender identity, how to approach sex with a new partner, and sex toys over a bottle of The Paring Red Blend.

JJ Rubin, Los Angeles-based film and branded content producer, discusses filmmaking and some of his upcoming projects over a bottle of Nebbiolo. On this episode, a bonus bottle of wine is blind tasted by our hosts and guest.