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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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July 16, 2024

Episode 99 - Kent French, Legendary Ducks and Angels broadcaster

An honour to have broadcaster Kent French on the show. He tells us about breaking into broadcasting in the early internet days, covering the NHL draft from the Sphere in Vegas and winning a Stanley Cup ring. We talk about wi…
July 9, 2024

Episode 98 - Ron Patel, President of New Mexico United

We speak to New Mexico United President Ron Patel. The day before their US Open Cup quarter-final against LAFC, we talk the growth of soccer in the US, why so many fans have got behind his team and the time they thought a fa…
May 29, 2024

Episode 97 - Kenny Stewart and Craig Evans, 126 Water for Whisky

Kenny and Craig join the show to discuss why you should put water in whisky and why that water should come from Loch Ness. The Scotsmen discuss the dangers to whisky of ice, tap water and mineral water, their love of Glenfar…
Nov. 29, 2023

Episode 96 - Marc McNulty, Scottish Footballer

We chat to Scottish striker Marc McNulty. He talks about finding out about his Scotland debut from the TV, his adventures playing in Orange County and the pride of playing at Wembley. We also cover the excitement of playing…
Sept. 18, 2023

Episode 95 - Jason Myers, award winning trailer editor

I talk to Jason Myers, trailer editor (and my karate partner). We talk about the world of editing trailers, salvaging bad films and working with Michael Bay on Transformers. He tells us how to make a trailer, his trailer gee…
June 20, 2023

Episode 94 - Personal stylists Jordan LaValle and Meg Chapman

Over a gold rush and a whiskey sour, I talk to the Closet Files - a pair of high-flying personal stylists. We talk fashion, dressing men and styling women for work and leisure. They explain why clients need a stylist, going …

About the Host

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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.