Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh returns, and he brought along Nicolas Granier, whose family's Bolivian distillery produces Soderbergh's delightful spirit, Singani 63. They talk cocktails, movies, government agencies and other cool stuff. Also on the show, WWD's Official Brooklyn Correspondent Scott Alexander is back to discuss Dan's recent woes — namely a serious eye injury and his seriously ill dog. Fun, right? Hey, we never promised you a rose garden! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan's beloved 12-year-old pit-lab mix Buna has unfortunately been facing some health issues of late. As anyone who's ever dealt with an ailing, aging pet knows, when your fur baby suffers so do you. And at times like these it helps to have someone to talk to who can not only empathize, but educate... and there's no one better at doing both than Ellen Ballon, founder of Deity Animal Rescue in Los Angeles. Also on this episode, another exciting installment of "Drinks of the Week" in which Dan reviews whiskey from Northern California along with vodka and gin from a new brand owned by the one and only Woody Harrelson. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan is joined in-studio by WWD's Official Brooklyn Correspondent Scott Alexander for a lively, in-depth discussion about a service industry and tipping culture gone mad. The fellas take on “tipflation”— the proliferation of bars, restaurants and other establishments implementing digital payment checkout systems that prompt customers to select the gratuity rate before any service has even been rendered (if at all). They also discuss the rise in pricey dining experiences in which customers are expected to order from menus on their phones rather than from, y'know, actual human beings (with the added BS of having their data mined), yet incredibly are still expected to leave 20-plus percent gratuities.... FOR WHO? FOR WHAT? Oh, and let's not forget about the all-powerful delivery app companies, which over the past few years have fleeced us, their drivers and the restaurants to the tune of billions of dollars in profit. Get ready, cuz things get feisty on this episode! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This one’s for anyone who’s ever woken up with a hangover and thought, "What I could really use right now is… another drink!" That’s right, we’re talking about that most morbid of libations, the Corpse Reviver #2, one of the few cases where the sequel is better than the original — it’s like the "Godfather Part 2" or "Wrath of Kahn" of cocktails. In just over 180 seconds, Dan dishes all there is to know about this killer combination of gin, lemon juice, orange liqueur, a white aperitif and a teeny splash of absinthe. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Dan sees it, there are precisely 10 things you must do in a bar before your LAST last call, from making a lifelong friend to having sex in the bathroom. Whether you’re a fellow stiff-necked sot bound for Satan-town or a holy roller who only drinks on the Lord’s day (because when you think about it, every day is the Lord’s day, isn’t it?), Dan is here to help, delivering the list in all its ingloriousness. Speaking of lists, Dan also comes correct in this episode with a rundown of 7 legendary American bars that should be on any serious pub-goer's bucket list. Among these wondrous watering holes are The Buffet Bar in Tucson, AZ, and The Horse You Came In On Saloon in Baltimore, MD. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Friend of the show Jon Taffer returns to talk about his latest venture, Taffer's Browned Butter Bourbon. Other topics of discussion include, but are not limited to, Taffer's Tavern, the Las Vegas Knights, ageism, and the enduring appeal of Jon's long-running TV show "Bar Rescue" and the craziest things he's encountered on set. Also, another installment of "Drinks of the Week," highlighting offerings from one of Dan's favorite winemakers. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan is joined by Johnny Van Zant, lead vocalist of the legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd and proprietor of a new American whiskey brand called Hell House. They talk rock n'roll and booze. Johnny reveals which Skynyrd songs he loves to perform most, and Dan teaches him the Philadelphia Eagles fight song. Also, an update on Dan's next book, and another installment of "Drinks of the Week" featuring a new rye whiskey from Jack Daniel's, a high-end tequila line called Laneta, and Mozart Chocolate Liqueur. Oh ya, and.... Freeeeeee Biiiiird!!!!! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the course of 180-some-odd seconds, Dan lays out the history and proper preparation technique of the cocktail canon's most slovenly standout — a middling, uncomplicated cream drink from the mid-20th century that would likely have faded into obscurity had it not been plucked from a room crowded with milkshake-like beverages of the era and ushered into the spotlight by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 movie, "The Big Lebowski." We recommend listening while wearing sunglasses and a bathrobe, and perhaps a rug that ties the room together. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Somebody Feed Phil" star Phil Rosenthal and Emmy-winning comedian/writer Tom Caltabiano join Dan for an epic exploration of tequila and mezcal. Agave-based spirits are the hottest category in America, and on this episode the fellas sample some heavy hitters — on the tequila side, Tequila Ocho Plata, Nosotros Tequila Madera and El Tesoro de Don Felipe. Mezcal featured includes Hedonistas De La Fe Espadin, Mezcal Vago Ensamble and Del Maguey Chichicapa, Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the time it took James Bond to escape before Goldfinger's laser beam could burn a hole through his short and curlies, Dan spills the beans about author Ian Fleming's second most favorite creation, the Vesper, a beguiling combination of gin, vodka, Lillet and bitters. Once Fleming invented the drink, he named it after the very first Bond girl, thankfully one with a name that hasn’t become SUPER problematic in the years since. So sit back and enjoy the episode and a Vesper... after all, you only live twice. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us for a joyous celebration of some of America's finest whiskies including Barrell Bourbon, Widow Jane Rye, FEW Bourbon, Michter's Rye and Clermont Steep American Single Malt. Recorded at one of LA's coolest watering holes, Melrose Umbrella Co. Dan's guests include WWD's Chief West Hollywood Correspondent, Katia Dragotis, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano, film director Marcos Efron and bar-star Zach Patterson. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The legend returns! Dan Aykroyd is back on the pod, talking Crystal Head Vodka, his favorite cocktails, aliens, Saturday Night Live, Steve Martin, mustaches, fans' tattoos and much, much more. Also, in another installment of our wildly popular segment "Outside the Zone," Dan goes ballistic over a PR pitch about a water bottle. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Dan regularly tells anyone who'll listen, his #1 favorite tequila is Tequila Fortaleza, a brand with 150 years of experience behind it. And so we're thrilled to welcome Fortaleza's Billy Erickson for an in-depth chat about everything agave spirits-related. Dan and Billy are joined by WWD's Official Los Angeles Correspondent, Katia Dragotas. Recorded on location at State Social House on the legendary Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan and radio legend "Dead Air Dave" Sozinho wax nostalgic about an epic adventure they embarked upon many years ago. Their triumphant march across the European Continent on the mother of all booze junkets included run-ins with a well-known American actor in Turin, a pair of ball-hugging Italian jeans that nearly rendered Dan infertile and their own personal D-Day on Normandy’s Omaha Beach. ’Twas truly a rollicking ride, this sightseeing, spirits-swilling sojourn across The Pond. And they did it all as guests of a series of multi-national, junket-sponsoring liquor companies that seldom suspected they were even on vacation. Yet there’s no need to fret over missing a single moment because, frankly, many of the moments were excruciatingly dull. The exciting times, though — well, those are discussed at length on this podcast. Mersoir! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan chats up Cody Cannon, vocalist/guitarist.songwriter for a fantastic band called Whiskey Myers, who in addition to making great music have partnered with the award-winning distillers at Bespoken to make their own straight bourbon, Uncle Chicken's Sippin' Whiskey. And with America's biggest drinks festival, Tales of the Cocktail, taking place this week in New Orleans, Dan waxes nostalgic about his many misadventures at TOTC over the years, and offers up a NOLA-inspired original cocktail recipe from his good pal, master drinks-maker Jeffrey Morgenthaler. Also, in honor of National Tequila Day, Dan weighs in on a video put out recently by the world's preeminent experts on agave spirits, Kris and Kendall Jenner. And finally, in "Drinks of the Week," Dan reviews Nosotros Tequila and Mezcal, as well as a new bourbon from the fine folks at Frey Ranch. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just hours after having emergency eye surgery, Dan goes on an epic rant about Eater Los Angeles. He also laments the passing of one of America's all-time great breweries, Anchor. Plus, hear his review of the latest bourbon expression from Wild Turkey. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the time it takes dice a pineapple, Dan reveals all about a tiki classic called the Jungle Bird. While not as famous as the Mai Tai or Singapore sling, it's every bit as tasty and — Dan contends — a more authentically "tropical" libation that the aforementioned. It’s made with rum, pineapple and lime, the holy trinity of tropical tiki drinks. The thing that sets the Jungle Bird apart, though, is Campari, which adds a refreshing bitter edge. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Once upon a time in London, a bartending legend wondered what would happen if he were to merge a purported depressant like alcohol with an energizing jolt of caffeine... the result was the Espresso Martini, which was created in the 1980s and is currently riding a wave of renewed popularity. In the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee, Dan pours out everything he's learned about this lively libation. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the time it took James Bond to escape before Goldfinger's laser beam could burn a hole through his short and curlies, Dan spills the beans about author Ian Fleming's second most favorite creation, the Vesper, a beguiling combination of gin, vodka, Lillet and bitters. Once Fleming invented the drink, he named it after the very first Bond girl, thankfully one with a name that hasn’t become SUPER problematic in the years since. So sit back and enjoy the episode and a Vesper... after all, you only live twice. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan busts out some of the coolest pieces he's ever written about alcohol and nightlife, including an excoriation of a long-since-gone whiskey brand that was apparently created to appeal to horrible people and horrible people only. Also, he rants about gentrification and the demise of the once-great Venice Beach thoroughfare, Abbot Kinney. And finally, he offers up a list of the worst booze-brand names of all time — Popsy Sperm Shaped Vanilla Cream Liqueur or Fliquor Bean Coffee Infused Whiskey anyone? Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Held annually in Paso Robles, CA, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest is a world-class brew-ha-ha featuring some of the best beer makers in the world. This year it also featured Dan and WWD's Chief Beer Festival Correspondent, Rick McCarthy, who intrepidly ventured up to the Central Coast to sample as many craft brews as their IPA-and Stout-soaked livers would allow. While there, they chatted up numerous brewers and attendees, along with Nick Firestone, whose family had a little sumpin-sumpin to do with putting on this extraordinary, hopped-up affair. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Longtime friend of the show Joe Beatrice, founder of Barrell Craft Spirits, drops by to talk whiskey and the upcoming Dad's Day. Hear all about some exciting new liquid from one of our favorite whiskey producers, PLUS a lively discussion about the best and worst fathers in film and TV history, from James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano to Steve Martin in Father of the Bride... and everyone in between. Also, Arnold Schwarzennegger visits Lloyd the Bartender in the What We're Drinking Lounge. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Part 2 of our annual ode to warm weather wine, Dan is once again joined by Claire Coppi of SOMM TV to present five more delicious bottles of wine including Malene 2022 Rose, Kendall-Jackson 2021 Vintner’s Reserve Rose, Eleven Eleven 2022 Beckstoffer Sauvignon Blanc, JUSTIN 2022 Sauvignon Blanc and Rodney Strong 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Recorded on location at the Michelin-starred Culver City eatery, Hatchet Hall. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Part 1 of our annual ode to warm weather wine, Dan is joined by Claire Coppi of SOMM TV. Get out your pens and paper and take some notes, because Claire and Dan deliver the goods on five wonderful wines including Chamisal Vineyards 2021 SLO Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson 2021 Low Calorie Chardonnay and 2021 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, Banshee Ten of Cups Brut Non Vintage and Rodney Strong 2020 Chalk Hill Chardonnay. Recorded on location at the Michelin-starred Culver City eatery, Hatchet Hall. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Golf legend Annika Sörenstam drops by to chat about her latest venture, a line of honey-tinged, ready-to-drink cocktails called Fizzy Beez. In addition to talking drinks, Dan extracts a couple of golf tips from the Hall of Famer. Also, celebrated restaurateur Jimmy Yeager is on the show to talk the proliferation of junk fees being added to restaurant tabs, and whether or not America's service industry needs to finally move on from its tip-based standard. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

All hail the triumphant return of Dan's good pal Zane Lamprey, who hosted the wildly popular (yet somehow, still cancelled) TV shows "Three Sheets," "Drinking Made Easy," "Chug" and "Four Sheets," where he traveled the globe, learning about different cultures by sampling libations with the locals. Speaking of traveling, the interview was recorded on location at Lawless Brewing Company, in the heart of the NoHo Arts District of Los Angeles. Btw, this episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WWD and get on your way to being your best self... like Zane Lamprey! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was recorded live at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City on May 4th, 2023. Dan is joined on stage by comedians Ryan Long, Corinne Fisher, Justin Silver, Colum Tyrell and Joe Derosa. It's sponsored by Cuervo and, yes, the tequila was a'flowin that night. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan visits State Social House on Sunset Boulevard to chat up his ol' pal Tim Bader, host of the "Name Drop" podcast. Topics of discussion include Belgium being up in arms about Miller High Life, the Bud Light brouhaha, and Tim's friendship with Dan's late brother, Brian. Also, Dan recounts a wonderful night of wining and dining at one of his favorite LA eateries. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan is joined by his old pal Bryan Bishop, aka "Bald Bryan," former co-host of the Adam Carolla Show, whose new podcast with Gina Grad is "The Bryan & Gina Show," produced by Los Angeles Magazine. On this episode, Dan and Bryan conduct and in-depth tasting of four distinct American whiskies from Hand Barrel, Blue Run, Woodford Reserve and Frey Ranch. Get ready to geek out on some bourbon and rye! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For his birthday a few years back, Dan's mother gave him two gifts: a copy of Mitch Albom’s best-seller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and a gift certificate from a local skydiving company. He didn’t read the book, but he doesn’t need to read it to feel ripped off. Five people. That’s it? You’d think that after all the time and effort you put into churchgoing and praying and not coveting your neighbor’s butt, God would giveth up a tad more variety in the afterlife. What giveseth, Yahweh? Still, it got Dan thinking about bars (if you haven’t noticed, everything gets him thinking about bars). Because no matter what watering hole Dan walks into, he runs into the same people over and over again. And in this episode, he tells us all about them. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Country music superstar Jordan Davis has a new album out called "Bluebird Days." He's also partnered with a Philly-based Bluebird Distillery on a new whiskey called... wait for it... Bluebird Days. That's what folks in the BIZ call "synergy" and we're here for it! Jordan and Dan chat whiskey, and the prominent role that delicious brown liquid has played in the history of country music. Also, Dan recounts the first time he visited Mexico. Namely, a dusty border town called Nogales. It was a doozy of a trip. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Old pal and fellow Philly boy Garrett Dutton, aka G Love, takes time out from his busy touring schedule to wax nostalgic with Dan about their many misadventures together over the years. Also on the show, legendary whiskey maker Chris Morris, master distiller emeritus of Woodford Reserve. And finally, Dan pays tribute to a dear friend who recently passed, Marc Dent, who graced this program with his signature presence a few months back. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mojito is a quintessential warm weather cocktail, an invigorating combination of grog and garden served with Caribbean flair. And since Spring is just around the corner, Dan's serving up the 411 on this beloved libation from Cuba. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Beatrice is the proprietor of Barrell Craft Spirits. More importantly he's a longtime friend of the show. So we talk. Whiskey. And other stuff. Plus, Drinks of the Week. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our Official Roving Correspondent Brad Japhe joins us fresh off a jaunt to Japan, where he imbibed all manner of locally-made hooch. In addition to booze, topics of discussion include animal attacks, Dan's agoraphobia and mechanical devices of sexual pleasure. Also, everything you ever needed to know about Irish Coffee. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan is joined in studio by actor, comedian and podcast host Justin Silver, fresh off a triumphant standup gig at LA's famed Comedy Store alongside Jim Jeffries, Patton Oswalt and Nikki Glaser. Topics include Justin's podcast, Himbos, all the drinking he did with Dan while visiting LA, and the unusual bathroom habits of friend and fellow comedian Big Jay Oakerson. Also, Dan reviews Chartreuse, two Sonoma wines and a new tequila expression from Don Julio. Plus, a reading from a century's-old cocktail book. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan is joined by radio personality Gina Grad, best known for her long-time gig on The Adam Carolla Show. In addition to discussing her new book, "My Extra Mom," Gina and Dan reminisce about some of the more memorable boozy segments they did together on ACS. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, pops in for a visit to talk tequila, rock n' roll and more. Also, some fun stuff from the vault featuring Kurt Russell and our pal Tom Caltabiano. Oh, and Dan finally gets around to the first "Drinks of the Week" segment of 2023. Among the adult beverages featured is a whiskey collaboration between Bluebird Distilling and country music star Jordan Davis. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As you've probably gathered by now, Dan goes to a lot of bars. It's a by-product of being a member in good standing of the international boozing press. He has determined that there are precisely 11 kinds of bar in the world. He calls them "Barchetypes." And to give the last 20 years of his drinking some modicum of meaning, he's going to tell you about them. Presenting: Notes Toward An Ontological Exploration of The Ten Barchetypes and the Flora and Fauna Pertaining Thereunto... featuring WWD's Official Roving Correspondent, Brad Japhe. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Friend of the show, proud Philadelphian and master thespian Adam Shapiro ("Never Have I Ever," "She Said") gets giddy with Dan about their beloved Philadelphia Eagles playing in the Super Bowl. In addition to being one of Hollywood's most in-demand character actors, Adam is the the founder of Shappy Pretzel in Los Angeles, the greatest soft pretzel producer west of the City of Brotherly Love. Topics include the Big Game, Adam's lovely wife, Katie Lowes, his famous crew of Eagles-loving expats (Bradley Cooper, anyone?) and, of course, the best booze to pair with soft pretzels. Also, Dan shares a tender story about he and his late brother Brian's love of the Eagles. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was recorded inside a wine cellar in a Bel Air estate currently listed for sale at $69 million. Why? Because our guest, Jon Grauman, is the real estate agent charged with selling the place. Grauman, who stars in the hit Netflix series "Buying Beverly Hills," also happens to be a wine aficionado. Along with guest co-host Ash McCue, he and Dan sample Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from Kendall-Jackson. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maurice LaMarche is a legendary voiceover artist who has voiced The Brain in "Animaniacs" as well as its spin-off "Pinky and the Brain," Big Bob in "Hey Arnold!" and numerous characters in "Futurama." He also voiced Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters" and Alec Baldwin in "Team America: World Police." Maurice busts out all the greatest hits for us on this episode. Also on the show, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano. And Jack Daniel's brand guru Eric "ET" Tecosky drops by to clear up an erroneous story Dan told about Frank Sinatra and Jack on the previous episode of WWD. Recorded at Mennoti's Coffee shop in Culver City, CA. Oh, and in honor of National Irish Coffee Week, Dan lays out the history of that lauded libation... and slugs a little Egan's Irish Whiskey too. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan pays tribute to the immortal songsmiths who've played pivotal roles in his relationship with alcohol, from Frank Sinatra to Tom Waits to Nina Simone and more. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the first show of the brand spanking new year that is 2023, Dan journeys back east for a sold-out gig at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City. He's joined on stage by a dynamite panel of comedic all-stars that includes Krystyna Hutchinson, Colum Tyrell, Tim Butterly and Joe Derosa. Special appearance by the inimitable Whisky Pete, brand god for Copper Dog Blended Scotch, our intrepid sponsor. This is, undoubtedly, the wildest live show we've ever done... and we think you'll find that's true even with all the stuff that got edited out! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this the final new episode of 2022, Dan butchers a classic holiday poem and recalls one of his favorite childhood memories of Christmas. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the time it takes to unwrap a few presents, Dan presents everything ya need to know about the history and preparation of eggnog, the dairy-est of drinks. Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this "we'll do it live!" episode, Dan is joined by his old pal Dave Neal, host of the hit YouTube channel "The Dave Neal Show" and the daily podcast "Bachelor Rush Hour," one of the nation's most downloaded entertainment news podcasts. Topics include Bachelor Nation (duh!), Dan's ex-girlfriend, Dan wanting to move on from said ex with Dave's wife's soon-to-be-divorced friend, Sammy Hagar's rum, eggnog, Rhode Island, standup comedy and how many letters is too many letters when describing the queer community. There's a lot going on in this one! Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They say never meet your heroes for they'll inevitably let you down. Well this episode — in which Dan's heart fills with joy as he chats up Rick Nielsen of the legendary rock band Cheap Trick — belies that ol' bromide. Not only did Rick not disappoint with tales of rock n' roll fantasies, he brought along some delicious ROCK'N Vodka too. Also on the show, ROCK'N co-founder, restaurateur Andy Rio, and Rick's son Daxx Nielsen, who handles drum duties for Cheap Trick and is a partner in the vodka brand as well. Plus, another installment of "Drinks of the Week," and Steve Martin drops by the WWD Lounge for our wildly popular segment "What'll It Be." Our Sponsors:* Check out Five Nine Whiskey and use my code Dan20 for a great deal: fiveninewhiskey.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy