United States of Dramerica
United States of Dramerica
There is nothing like a dram of whisky to inspire an important conversation.Each week we sit down with a guest from the worlds of entertainment, sport or business and they tell their story over a glass of whisky.
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Episode 54 - David Mackay, Virgin Galactic Chief Pilot
We talk to David Mackay, the Chief Pilot for Virgin Galactic. He tells us his journey from a young boy in northern Scotland watch…
Episode 50 - John Sipher, ex-CIA operative
For our 50th episode of the podcast, we have ex-CIA operative John Sipher. In a powerful and damning interview he talks about the…
Episode 48 - Patrick Davies, former British Deputy Ambassador to the …
We talk to former British Deputy Ambassador in Washington Patrick Davies. He talks about Biden's historic victory, the chaos of w…
Episode 47 - David Kwong, puzzler and magician
We talk to the multi-talented David Kwong about puzzling during lockdown, missing live audiences and his love of bringing magic t…
Episode 37 - Natalie Morales
We have a very funny and very honest conversation with actor, writer and director Natalie Morales. She talks about her love for t…
Episode 30 - Laura Schwab, Aston Martin
We talk to Aston Martin’s President for the Americas Laura Schwab. She tells us about her love for the iconic British brand, the …
Episode 17 - Jeff B Cohen, Chunk from the Goonies
We talk to Beverly Hills lawyer Jeff B Cohen about writing books, how puberty ruined his child acting career and, of course, bein…
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Episode 90 - Alan Miller, hat fanatic and founder of Official League
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We talk to hat-preneur and marketeer Alan Miller. We talk fashion hats, washing hats, hat designs and basically all things hat. Over an Alexander Murray, he talks about owning 100s of hats, all-mesh hats, corduroy hats, wool…
Episode 89 - David Siegel, former LA Dodgers exec and President of LA Sports Council
June 6, 2022
We talk to sports exec (and sports fanatic) David Siegel. We discuss his love of sport, pitching to his heroes and how bad some of the national anthems were at Dodgers Stadium. David tells us about a career in a baseball fro…
Episode 88 - Bob Schukai, EVP Open Banking, Mastercard
May 30, 2022
We talk rock music, whisky, crypto and the future of banking with the extraordinary Bob Schukai. The EVP of Open Banking at Mastercard tells us his about love of Orange County rockers Social Distortion, his fascination with …
Episode 87 - Leigh Turner, former diplomat and novelist
May 23, 2022
We talk to former British diplomat-turned-novelist Leigh Turner. Leigh tells us about his new novel Palladium, getting clearance from the British Foreign Office to write these books and the motivation behind his new career. …
Episode 86 - Grant Lottering, endurance cyclist and philanthropist
May 16, 2022
We speak to endurance athlete and motivational speaker Grant Lottering. He talks us through his near-death experience on an Italian mountaintop after a horrific bike crash, his road to recovery and his journey to inspire oth…
Episode 85 - Elliott Yamin, American Idol legend
March 21, 2022
Joining us for our first live interview in 2 years, it is American Idol favourite Elliott Yamin. He tells us his story of driving hours to a first audition for Season 5 of the show and his ascent to finishing third. We share…
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About the Host
Dan Rutstein
Dan is a former British diplomat and whisky enthusiast.
He started the podcast because he wanted to be able to have important conversations with interesting people over an enjoyable drink.