Episodes

We talk to Mark Smith - better known as Rhino from the Gladiators. He tells us his journey from food stamps to Hollywood and from body building to Batman. How he got his break on one of the most popular UK television shows of the 90s and how he took that fame and ended up doing voices for Disney - playing a Rhino in Zootopia. We also cover working with Idris Elba and Liam Neeson and exec producing the new movie hit The Outpost. He also talks about George Floyd, protesting and the difference betw...

We talk to veteran actor and musician Steve Valentine about his time in Hollywood and his global travels. He tells us about fighting Hulk Hogan, performing magic for Michael Jackson and even dealing cards at something resembling Molly's Game. He also tells us about performing at the Magic Castle, running a Yugoslavian nightclub as a teenager and his appearance in Spider-Man 3. And why he wants to drink whisky with Houdini.

We talk to Aston Martin’s President for the Americas Laura Schwab. She tells us about her love for the iconic British brand, the power of James Bond and growing up in Kentucky. Laura has also worked for Jaguar Land Rover so tells us about why she loves working for British car companies, how Covid will impact driving and the power of their brand not just for owners but for everyone. She tells us about the new Aston Martin SUV - complete with optional dog washer - and how to fit a car seat into a ...

We talk to Jason Trost, founder of betting exchange Smarkets. We talk about the probability of a Biden win in November, why there was only a 20% chance Trump would win in 2016 and the $20bn sports betting market in America. We also cover why he loves Lagavulin, how he started his company in his sitting room in London and sharing a whisky with Alexander Hamilton.

We talk to Rooftop Cinema Club founder Gerry Cottle Jr. He talks about drive in cinemas in the time of Covid, his life growing up in the circus (including his sister’s pet monkey and performing penguins) and why he wants to drink whisky with Elvis. We also cover his love of Dennys, why Tom Cruise should come to him for the Top Gun 2 premiere and a strong man who can lift an elephant. And we drank Balcones and Howlerhead whiskeys.

We speak to Magic Castle performer Henok Negash, the Bow Tie Magician. He talks about how much he misses performing due to the lockdown, his time in the Peace Corps and how a famous divorce lawyer helped him perfect his favorite trick.

We talk to former Marine and Obama advisor David Haines about his work serving Houston's communities during Covid and how he feels about racial divide in America.

25th Episode Special. We’re honoured to have veteran whisky broadcaster Mark Gillespie as our guest. The Whiskycast host talks about drinking in bars after Covid, missing his whisky friends and his long and fascinating journey in whisky broadcasting.

We talk to travel expert Simon Leslie about inspiring his isolated teams, the future of flying and hotels and why good Vegas buffets and cruise ships will survive.

We talk to Andy Weir, brand manager for Aberlour. We talk about the future of drinking in bars, teaching Mel Gibson a Scottish accent and making the most of life’s opportunities.

Motor legend Mike Brewer tells us about sending messages of condolence to Coronavirus victims, social media trolling and buying his first electric car. While drinking Balvenie and worrying about being judged for the amount of recycled whisky bottles.

We talk to travel storyteller Rachel Rudwall about contracting and surviving Coronavirus, what she misses about life on the road and the future of travel.

We talk to Cyrina Fiallo about appearing in Super Bowl ads, cheering people up with quarantine music and hula-hooping.

We talk to non-whisky drinker and Hollywood writer Noah Evslin. He tells us whether Coronavirus would have made a believable story, how Grey's Anatomy would have treated this pandemic and how writing rooms may change in the future.

We talk to Jennifer Wren (while socially distancing) about the drinks industry in a time of shut bars, finding humor in quarantine and the importance of drinking whisky virtually.

We talk to Beverly Hills lawyer Jeff B Cohen about writing books, how puberty ruined his child acting career and, of course, being Chunk from the Goonies.

We talk to Goldstar CEO Jim McCarthy about why people should go to live events, selling bagels and coming of age with whisky.

We talk to US rugby legend Dan Lyle about the LA Sevens, playing in England and commentating for NBC on the Rugby World Cup. He also pays tribute to Kobe Bryant.

We talk to two guests this week, publicist to the stars Daniel Bee and publisher of the world's most read magazine Michael Keating. We cover doing PR for Hugh Hefner, Burns Suppers and growing up in a showbiz family.

We speak to veteran actor Julian Stone about Baywatch, General Hospital and doing voices for Star Wars, Call of Duty and so much more. All while drinking some Dingle Whiskey.

We talk to the founders of Scottish restaurant and lifestyle brand Mac and Wild about eating better meat, being proud to be Scottish and drinking whisky in the dark. All this, while drinking Highland Park and Dalmore.

This week we talk to Business Traveller Editor Tom Otley about crying babies in business class, reviewing the world's airlines and hotels and staying healthy when on the road. All while drinking Glenlivet.

We talk to TV writer Robert Hewitt Wolfe about Star Trek, Sherlock Holmes and making it in Hollywood over a bottle of Wolfburn.

We talk to Laduma CEO Ben Smith about immersive technology, where Sean Connery hides his whisky and arguing with Jose Mourinho.