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…
Recent Episodes
Episode 56 - Grant Pierce Myers, writer of The Maze Runner
Jan. 12, 2021
We talk to screenwriter Grant Pierce Myers. He talks about the excitement of working on The Maze R…
Episode 55 - Kayla Drescher, magician
Jan. 4, 2021
We talk to magician Kayla Drescher. She tells us about swapping science for magic, her dislike of L…
Episode 54 - David Mackay, Virgin Galactic Chief Pilot
Dec. 20, 2020
We talk to David Mackay, the Chief Pilot for Virgin Galactic. He tells us his journey from a young …
Episode 53 - James Keston, owner of Orange County Soccer Club.
Dec. 14, 2020
We talk to James Keston, owner of Orange County Soccer Club. He explains why he bought a USL team, …
Episode 52 - Lorraine D’Alessio, immigration lawyer
Dec. 6, 2020
We speak to immigration lawyer Lorraine D'Alessio, founder of the D'Alession Law Group. She talks a…
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…
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.