Whiskey Business

Dino sits with Columbus Dispatch reporter and former film critic, Tim Feran to discuss the movies from the 1970's. As they geek out over movies, they share a bottle of Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey.

Dino gets into some Whiskey Biz with Ohio Superintendent of the Dept. of Liquor Control, Jim Canepa. He dispels the myth of Ohio not getting the "good stuff" and explains how the Buckeye State is becoming a favorite for distillers. They share a bottle of Weller and try a special "mystery whiskey."

Billy DeMora, the world's most superstitious Buckeye fan, returns for a third outrageous visit to Whiskey Business. Luckily he brings his own booze, a bottle of hard to find Wilderness Trail craft bourbon.

Whiskey Biz keeps it in the family with Producer, Greg Hansberry and Director, John Whitney.  They talk about what they thought they would be as kids and where they are today.  They reminisce over a bottle of Weller Antique 107.

Dino sits with Genti Koci, owner of Opa Tavern and Grill, which boasts over 200 whiskies on hand.  In addition to whiskey business, they talk about the shrinking work ethic and the sometimes unfortunate power of social media.  They share a bottle of Jameson's Black Barrel Irish Whiskey.

There are stories in a whiskey, there are also stories in your business. Dino spends some Paddy Irish Whiskey time with Barry Chandler of Storyforge and covers both bases.

As we enjoy some summer R&R, enjoy this favorite episode from the Whiskey Business archives where we celebrate two of America's favorite pastimes...baseball and getting drunk.

It's not unusual to come up with some far fetched ideas after a bottle of whiskey (or two). Dino's guest this week not only came up with a whiskey fueled idea, but he is actually following through with it. Accountant Chuck Lombardo has set off to visit every major league baseball park in the country. Chuck shares some great stories from the road while Dino shares a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch.

In February of 2017 comedian Dom Irrera (most recently from Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here") stumbled into the podcast studio followed by a half a dozen wise guys from the Columbus Italian Club. Since our show is on a short summer vacation, enjoy this favorite episode from the Whiskey Business archives...

Comedy legend Dom Irrera and Dino take a break from socializing at the local Italian Club to talk shop. Dom opens up about his run on SNL, The Big Lebowski and which beloved icon he hates. They sip on a bottle of Eagle Rare, a guest bottle that is just as rare as Dom.

Dino has a whiskey-fueled discussion about writing for a living with writer and playwright, Vidas Barzdukas.  Smooth Ambler's Contradiction blended whiskey helps.

Dino has a one on one with radio icon Kristie Kemper of Qfm 96 and discusses some of the roles she's played over her 30 year career in rock.  Recorded live from Brew Brothers at Eldorado Scioto Downs, the two also share a bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey.