Explore every episode of the podcast DOTJ - Drinking On The Job
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| Episode 253: Brandi Bowles, Co-founder of Boss Molly Bourbon, shares the story of how three women met at a poker table, created a fantastic whiskey and went on to win a Double Gold Medal. | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
Boss Molly, an old ranching term for a stubborn female mule, embodies the spirit of determination and leadership. She may be a bit bossy, but she gets the job done. If you're tired of chasing elusive Pappy allocations and hunting for Blanton's, grab a bottle of Boss Molly Bourbon instead. With the money you save, treat yourself to a nice dinner. Boss Molly Bourbon boasts impressive accolades: Double Gold Medal from the American Distiller's Institute and Gold Medal from San Francisco. Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Uproxx, The New York Post, and Whiskey Advocate, it's now available at bars, restaurants, and retail stores in NYC, NJ, and Kentucky, as well as nationwide through e-commerce. Discover more about the makers here: https://www.bossmolly.com/home/ Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Why are Wellfleet Oysters so wicked good?! Let’s go to the source with two local heroes and talk merrior. | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:30:24 | |
I just finished up another great vacation to my spiritual homeland Wellfleet, Mass. Why are their Oysters in a class by themselves? Let’s do a deep dive and here from two local experts. If you love Oysters, check out Episode 215 with the Billion Oyster Project which is restoring Oyster reefs to New York Harbor and rebuilding its' natural biodiversity. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 244:Here’s a secret, LaRina is the best Italian food in New York. Incredible pasta, grass fed beef, whole roasted fish, insane wine list and the service is like a hug from an old friend. | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:23:08 | |
Discover one of New York’s best-kept secrets: LaRina Restaurant. Chef Silvia is one of the few female Italian chefs in NYC and every bite of her pasta is crafted in-house using Italian flour, Visionary Director Luca sets an unmatched standard of hospitality and warmth, while Wine Director Andrea curates an exceptional wine program offering value and iconic winemakers. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 160: Tour de France veteran and cycling legend George Hincapie. | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:30:22 | |
George Hincapie is one of the most recognized professional cyclists in the world. Seventeen time Tour de France veteran, four time Olympian and one of only four Americans ever to wear the Yellow Jersey. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 159 The Redux: Opera Singer and Super Somm Hak Soo Kim of Per Se. | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
Hak Soo Kim has sung on opera stages around the world while simultaneously working in the best restaurants in NYC. From shaving truffles to perfect wine pairings, he always gets the standing ovation. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 158: Dana Spaulding, owner of Wander+Ivy Wine company, on building a successful brand. | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:30:25 | |
Wander + Ivy is a woman owned company providing organic wine in upscale single serve packaging. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 157: iIlahe Winery still uses horses in the vineyard, delivers their top wine by canoe and makes their own amphorae | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:31:53 | |
Brad Ford winemaker, poet and farmer, is building the largest wooden wine press in the United States and delivers his signature wine by canoe. That’s just the beginning… Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 156: Alice Feiring, the matriarch of the Natural wine movement, discusses her new book To Fall in Love, Drink This. | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:50:24 | |
Alice Feiring ignited the Natural Wine movement. In her new book To Fall in Love, Drink This she takes us on her personal journey with great bottles to drink along the way. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 155: Pertois-Moriset has been a small grower Champagne house since 1951. | 30 May 2022 | 00:33:42 | |
There’s no higher honor for a Champagne house than being approved for a Special Club bottling. Pertois-Moriset is one of twenty six growers to receive this out of five thousand producers. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 154: Etude Winery's 40th year anniversary! | 23 May 2022 | 00:39:08 | |
Jon Priest received the best phone call of his life when asked to take over the reins for Etude Winery Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 153: Larry Sharpe is the Libertarian candidate for Governor. It’s time for a real change. | 16 May 2022 | 00:45:57 | |
The cry for a third party always falls on deaf ears. Larry Sharpe wants you to hear him out. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 152: Sunshine Foss is all about community and elevating Black and minority owned brands through her Brooklyn stores Happy Cork and Happy Buds. | 02 May 2022 | 00:41:05 | |
Happy Cork has become a destination place for people wanting to explore Black and minority owned brands. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 151: Rita Jammet, restaurant icon, Chief Bubble Officer of La Caravelle Champagne shares her amazing story. | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
Rita Jammet shares the legendary story behind the iconic restaurant La Caravelle and her Champagne that continues the legacy. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| The Redux: The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast Host MJ Towler joins me to talk wine, race in America and our love of music. | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:43:38 | |
The Black Wine Guy Experience is an essential voice in the podcast world. It's also cool as shit to be known as TBWG. I love his interview style, from Randall Graham to basketball legend JJ Redick and Gary V. It's all here, click the link below. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 150: Carrie Lyn Strong is a top wine professional and incredible athlete. Who else could talk wine and basketball with Michael Jordan. | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:41:52 | |
Carrie Strong has worked with every top chef in NYC. She’s a top wine professional who co-founded Sommation an inclusive community built by hospitality professionals hell bent on keeping us connected during the pandemic. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 148: A.J. Weinzettel took the giant leap from the tech world to the wine world to follow his true passion. | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:36:26 | |
A.J. spends his days hunting down the great wines and stories of Oregon. He shares some of his finds and tells us what's the next big thing coming down the pike. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 147: Zulema Arroyo Farley AKA BondSomms manifested her wonderful life defying the odds. | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:47:50 | |
Zulema Arroyo Farley is a Psychic Medium, Author, Cancer Survivor and top Wine Collector. Your dose of inspiration is here. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 146: Sara Floyd's career in the wine world is epic. She is the 10th woman in the world to receive the title of Master Sommelier, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:47:28 | |
Sara Floyd MS has conquered every aspect of the wine business . She is co-owner of Swirl Wine Brokers, Co-Founder of Luli Wine Co and she's just getting warmed up, Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 145: Janie Brooks' triumph over tragedy and the beautiful legacy of her bother Jimmi. | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:27:52 | |
An inspiring story of a charismatic young winemaker taken too soon and his sisters determination to continue his legacy. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 144: Charles Antin takes us behind the scenes of the high end auction world. | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
From 18th century vampire killing kits to millions of dollars worth of wine and art, it’s all in a days work for auctioneer Charles Antin. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 143: The Winey Neighbor's co-owner Salvatore Mulé has done it all... Sales, Import and Retail. Listen up. | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:36:07 | |
Salvatore Mulé's passion for food and wine started from his summers in Sicily as a child. He has been a force in every aspect of the wine business driven by his love of the fermented grape. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 142: GK Selections is on a mission to bring the best Portuguese wines to NYC. | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:42:22 | |
Portugal is a nation of hidden vinous treasures. It has managed to retain its diversity of indigenous grape varieties through the tumultuous 20th century. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 141: Vin Social's CEO and founder creates a virtual community for education and love for small craft beverage. | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:31:16 | |
Vin Social is a celebration of the undiscovered. A virtual gathering where guests share a taste of an insiders only world of small craft beverage. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 139: What does playing the French Horn have in common with being a great Wine Director? Take a listen. | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:47:15 | |
Audrey Frick plays the French Horn because it's the most difficult Brass instrument too conquer. She loves a big challenge, whether it's tasting 300 wines a day to write reviews for Jeb Dunnuck or being the Wine Director at One White Street. There's no stopping Audrey Frick. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 243: Kimberly Cavoores is the Wine Director for Family Meal at Blue Hill. Her journey began unconventionally, as a self-educated wine connoisseur who traveled the globe. She reminds us all to embrace the joy of wine and ditch the pretentiousness. | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:48:15 | |
Kimberly’s unconditional desire to self educate lured her across the world to work as a cellar hand in Australia. She then jumped off to Napa to catch one more harvest that year before she landed at Hedges Family Estate in Washington. Countless flights and memorable conversations about the world of wines drew Kimberly back to restaurants. She has worked in the best of the best in New York—storied places such as Terroir, Hearth, Marseille, Café D’Alsace, Maialino, Marta and Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 137: Popina restaurant is red hot! Proprietor James O'brien sips Mezcal and joins me to tell the story of it's birth. | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:37:11 | |
From the great vineyards in Burgundy to a fish shack in Iceland , James shares his travels and passion for food and wine. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 136: The Real Santa Diaries, everything from Trump to Dolly Parton. | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:47:50 | |
Stories to put you in the Christmas spirit. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 135: Jesus and Santa reunite at a Gay bar and a heart warming message for all. | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:18:01 | |
A strange yellow envelope arrives at my office with a note about Santa's Journal and a recording of Jesus and Santa at a gay bar. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 134: Blue Ribbon's guiding force and the Bromberg brothers pursuit of excellence. | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:47:25 | |
The Bromberg brothers are Cordon Blue trained Chefs and are the passionate force behind the success of the Blue Ribbon Group. Every restaurant feels like the perfect neighborhood place and every meal is a great experience. The original at 97 Sullivan street opened in 1992! Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 133: Roberto Scarpati is a sales beast and Partner at SoilAir Selections. | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:48:58 | |
Roberto's life is a story of insatiable passion and fire. His commitment to wine and pursuit of excellence is awe inspiring, In his own words It's not a business , it's a way of life. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 132: The brilliant wines of Bobo Selections and the man behind the curtain. | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:46:31 | |
Pierre Gastaldello shares his passion on building Bobo Selections, one of the most exciting Natural wine portfolios in the country. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 131: Peter Wasserman on the passing of Becky and how she changed the wine world forever. | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:44:06 | |
Becky Wasserman, Burgundy Icon and Legend , cast a huge shadow on the wine world. Her son Peter joins me to tell the tale. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 130: Edaphos wines define new California while Ernest exemplifies the best of the Sonoma Coast. | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:44:28 | |
Edaphos and Ernest wines are the collective vision of Joseph Ryan and Erin Brooks. How else do we explain mind blowing Petite Arvine and Trousseau from Mendocino to best in show Sonoma Coast wines from Ernest Vineyards? Listen up. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 129: Double Zero Wines, the new Gold Standard for Domestic Chard and Pinot | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:38:20 | |
00- Double Zero Wines- are profound! Their global vision of excellence extends beyond Oregon into Burgundy and Champagne. They use wine making techniques that have been around for 100's of years in France. It helps to have a connection to DRC, Coche-Dury and Roulot. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 128: The Mad Hatter himself, Teutonic winemaker Barnaby Tuttle | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:36:51 | |
Teutonic wines are the most interesting wines coming out of Oregon. They're high elevation, dry farmed and cool climate. In the Mad Hatter we trust! Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 242: Scott Eddy is an Innovator, Trend Setter, Globe Trotter, Entrepreneur and Brand Builder. He lives outside the lines and has a life most people would envy. | 27 May 2024 | 00:51:04 | |
Scott Eddy has become the ‘go-to’ digital guy for the travel industry and brand building. After living in Europe and Asia for 17 years, Scott fell in love with several different cultures and recognized the value of creating lasting relationships. Scott embraced his sales and business savvy once again by starting one of the first digital agencies in Southeast Asia. Owning and selling this agency gave him a deep understanding of the digital transformation several industries would encounter. Click the Link to find out more: https://www.mrscotteddy.com/
Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 127: Amy Stiller REDUX - In Memory of Jerry Stiller, thanks for the laughs. | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:41:15 | |
Amy Stiller hails from the royal family of comedy. It's not as easy as you think navigating show business with that last name. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 126: The exotic life of Food Stylist Liza Jernow. | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:40:50 | |
The adventures of a Food Stylist, from trying not to get murdered on the set of a hot dog campaign, to eating Grilled Blowfish Testicles and getting high. Liza Jernow tells the tales. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 125:Nathan Wooden takes us back to the glory days of Per Se, Carbone and more. | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:57:13 | |
Nathan Wooden is the best in the business. Today over a bottle of Yola Mezcal with good friends he takes us behind the curtain to share the glory days of Per Se, Carbone and more. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 124:The wonderful world of Hank Zona | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:47:42 | |
Hank Zona’s wine club and zoom community has raised more than $55, 000 dollars to help people touched by tragedy during these difficult times. Yes one person can make a difference! Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 123: The Magic of Raoul's Restaurant | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:44:19 | |
I believe 100 years of joy radiate from the floor boards of Raoul's . Karim Raoul joins me to discuss this legendary restaurant. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode122: Cantine Barbera's wines puts Menfi, Sicily on the map. | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:28:39 | |
Marilena Barbera got laughed at when she put Menfi on her labels. No one is laughing anymore ...her wines Inzolia, Perricone , Nero D'Avola and more are in the best restaurants and shops around the world. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| EPISODE 121: Peter Currie | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:50:06 | |
A favorite repeat: A Masterclass in Scotch, Japanese Whiskey, Irish Whiskey and more. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 120: The FINE LINE Podcast interviews DOTJ | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:45:53 | |
Birth, Burgundy, Cycling and Viagra....Liz, Emily and Johnny just mixing it up. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 118: Brash Higgins/AKA Brad Hickey | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:44:24 | |
Brash Higgins is making ground breaking Australian wines. Check out my favorite Expat and the amazing life he's built. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 117: Massican Wines | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:43:49 | |
Massican, white wines…it’s like saying Bond, James Bond. They are best in show. Dan Petroski is here to fill in the blanks. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 241: SF Chronicle named Laura Brennan Bissell a winemaker to watch for her Inconnu wines. I see a legend in the making. Her new Columbia Gorge wines, Aitia, are about to launch and are stunning. Watch out world. You heard it here first. | 20 May 2024 | 00:44:37 | |
I can’t say enough about how special these wines are. Her wines are a beautiful symphony, a perfect poem that captures that moment. I’m just going to use Laura’s own words here. https://www.inconnuwine.com/press.html Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 116: Steve Matthiasson | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:39:14 | |
Steve Matthiasson’s gospel on climate change, vineyard management and perseverance. Originally aired 2019. More relevant now. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 115: Reed Adelson | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:37:47 | |
The owner of Virginia’s, Reed Adelson, should write a book...The Restaurant Survival Guide. He has seen it all and is still thriving. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||
| Episode 114: Chef Josh Capon | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:44:44 | |
Chef Josh Capon, Robert Plant, George Lucas - listen and connect the dots. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. | |||