The Columbus Comedy Festival returns for its second year of laughs Sept 4-7, 2025 and Henry Allen will be one of the headlining acts.
On this installment of Whiskey Business we talked about the festival, Henry’s comedy path from age 17 to present, the latest trend of “working the room” and a fun comedic Word Association test involving current and past comedians. A lot of laughs and a lot of insights into the craft and creation of stand-up comedy.

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Eric Brembeck, owner and operator of STUDIO 35, one of the best independent movie theaters in Ohio, has added to the experience of movies, great pizza, and full bar with a new product: Mr. Pickle lemonade. A refreshing new lemonade with a touch of pickle brine which makes for an amazingly fun new take on lemonade. Not too sweet, and not to “pickled” he brought the new product to Whiskey Business to sample and also talk about the trials and tribulations of being an independent film house, competing with the big boys and thriving by giving movie fans MORE than just a movie to watch.
Over the years, Studio 35 has become a staple of the community and Eric is always thinking of ways to improve the experience.
Looking for a great night out at the movies AND a new fun drink to go along with it? Check out this latest episode of Whiskey Business.

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Hope Madden returned to Whiskey Business with some new pages in her horror repertoire. Her new book, Killer Pictures centers around something she knows all too well: horror films, horror festivals and the judges who select them. How and why are film judges losing their minds and then killing the people closest to them? Who’s responsible?Read the book and or listen to the podcast and also find out some secrets on how Hope creates, writes and apparently hardly sleeps. (That’s just my opinion.) It’s a “killer” podcast this week on Whiskey Business. Enjoy!

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Paul Lawson is making amazing strides by breaking the stigma of mental health in the construction industry. 

     The former pastor and two-time cancer survivor has been cutting through “steel beams of stigma” and is successfully implementing ways that construction companies can help their employees deal with mental health issues. 

     How Paul got to where he is also a fascinating story of perseverance and purpose. 

     Listen, watch and share this important and inspirational installment  of Whiskey Business. 

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You’ve never seen The Hollywood Hillside Strangler from the 1970’s? This and other forgotten gems of cinema stay in our movie present thanks to Mark Heuck, who returned to Whiskey Business with his cinema knowledge, unique insight and interesting perspectives on the future of Hollywood while paying homage to the past. A must watch/listen for film lovers! Enjoy THE HEUCK!!

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Whiskey Business enjoyed a return visit from comedian, Mike Larsen, a stand-up comedian veteran, TV writer extraordinaire AND political speech writer.

Mike once again brought his humor, intelligence and thoughtfulness to the podcast as he discussed a certain “peace” he’s obtained in both his life and career. Listen, laugh and maybe learn. Two out of three ain’t bad, right?

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What happens when a longtime comedian friend FINALLY makes it to Whiskey Business? Dino had a great time going down memory lane with comedian Vince Morris, one of his best and dearest friends. From the outrageous to the occasionally serious, to the origins of a cop/buddy movie that never existed, this podcast will entertain you, enlighten, and remind you what can happen when two truly best of friends get together and don’t hold back. Listen to it with a best friend and a good pour!

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Whiskey Business enjoyed having a deep dive into the comedy brain of Bill Arrundale, long time comedian and early podcaster before the medium exploded. We discussed the humble beginnings the influence of childhood, the revelations of parenthood and the fragility of relationships, which ALL can shape a comedian's mind and perspective on life and the craft of comedy. Laugh and learn on this episode of Whiskey Business.

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What you may ask is there to investigate after a suicide? The tragedy of the act is done. But there are questions and when it comes to the Who, the What, the Where and the WHY, Dallas Allen comes on the scene. 

   On a podcast full of compassion and compelling revelations, Whiskey Business spoke with Dallas about the aftermath of a situation; talking with the families, uncovering the reasons, and in some cases finding out that things are not always as they seem. It’s a fascinating hour with an exceptional and passionate-about-his-work-guest that offers insight, education and…hope. 

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Whiskey Business closed out the year with a great podcast from a funny, wise, inspiring and insightful comedian. Sumukh Torgalkar joined us to talk comedy, life, work, parents, relationships, and the holidays. In the mix was obviously humor, but also insight and perspective on all the above, dosed with laughter and even a little wisdom. As we close out another year, we wish you and yours the gift of peace and perspective in 2025 with hopes that the New Year brings us ALL what we may individually and together to make it year to remember. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dino, Greg, John and Chip. Four not-so-wise men, but we try.

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