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 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 wo…
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 th…
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 p…
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…
Recent Episodes
Episode 51 - Steve Lipp, whisky entrepreneur
Nov. 28, 2020
We talk to whisky entrepreneur Steve Lipp, the man behind everything from Alexander Murray, to Cost…
Episode 50 - John Sipher, ex-CIA operative
Nov. 22, 2020
For our 50th episode of the podcast, we have ex-CIA operative John Sipher.In a powerful and damning…
Episode 49 - Tom Stubberfield, documentary filmmaker
Nov. 16, 2020
We talk to documentary filmmaker Tom Stubberfield, founder of Bullitt Films.He talks about his proj…
Episode 48 - Patrick Davies, former British Deputy Ambassador to the United States
Nov. 9, 2020
We talk to former British Deputy Ambassador in Washington Patrick Davies.He talks about Biden's his…
Episode 47 - David Kwong, puzzler and magician
Oct. 26, 2020
We talk to the multi-talented David Kwong about puzzling during lockdown, missing live audiences an…
Episode 46 - Andy Serling, horse handicapper
Oct. 19, 2020
We talk to the Sage of Saratoga, leading horse handicapper Andy Serling.He tells us how horse racin…
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.