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.
Episodes
99 episodes
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 witnessing a pla...
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Episode 99
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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 fan brought a gun i...
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Episode 98
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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 Glenfarclas and how wate...
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Episode 97
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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 in front...
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Episode 96
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46:23
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 geekiness and the...
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Episode 95
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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 through people...
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Episode 94
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Episode 93 - Jason Franklin, sports fanatic and co-founder of Sportiqe
We talk to Sportiqe co-founder Jason Franklin.He tells us about catching a Hulk Hogan shirt at WrestleMania, how being a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls changed his life and wearing personalized hoodies.He cracks open a Japanese whisky...
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Episode 93
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Episode 92 - Benjamin Percy, comic book writer
The whisky podcast is back and we have the excellently-voices Benjamin Percy aboard.The comic book writer tells us, over a Lagavulin 16, which super heroes would drink, how comics helped him as a kid moving cities and why Marvel is so good....
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Episode 92
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Episode 91 - Patrick Macmanus, writer, producer, showrunner, Dr Death, The Girl from Plainville
American in Paris, Hollywood writer and whisky lover Patrick Macmanus is the latest guest on the podcast.We explore learning languages, Americans abroad and what makes a good leader.Over a Dalmore 12 and a Glenfiddich Grand Cru, we swap...
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Episode 91
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46:27
Episode 90 - Alan Miller, hat fanatic and founder of Official League
We talk to hat-preneur and marketeer Alan Miller.We talk fashion hats, washing hats, hat designs and basically all things hat.Over an Alexander Murray, he talks about owning 100s of hats, all-mesh hats, corduroy hats, wool hats, numbere...
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Episode 90
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Episode 89 - David Siegel, former LA Dodgers exec and President of LA Sports Council
We talk to sports exec (and sports fanatic) David Siegel.We discuss his love of sport, pitching to his heroes and how bad some of the national anthems were at Dodgers Stadium.David tells us about a career in a baseball front office, spo...
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Episode 89
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40:38
Episode 88 - Bob Schukai, EVP Open Banking, Mastercard
We talk rock music, whisky, crypto and the future of banking with the extraordinary Bob Schukai.The EVP of Open Banking at Mastercard tells us his about love of Orange County rockers Social Distortion, his fascination with technology and bu...
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Episode 88
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42:50
Episode 87 - Leigh Turner, former diplomat and novelist
We talk to former British diplomat-turned-novelist Leigh Turner.Leigh tells us about his new novel Palladium, getting clearance from the British Foreign Office to write these books and the motivation behind his new career.We discuss man...
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Episode 87
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46:51
Episode 86 - Grant Lottering, endurance cyclist and philanthropist
We speak to endurance athlete and motivational speaker Grant Lottering.He talks us through his near-death experience on an Italian mountaintop after a horrific bike crash, his road to recovery and his journey to inspire others.We discus...
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Episode 86
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Episode 85 - Elliott Yamin, American Idol legend
Joining us for our first live interview in 2 years, it is American Idol favourite Elliott Yamin.He tells us his story of driving hours to a first audition for Season 5 of the show and his ascent to finishing third.We share a Bowmore 10 ...
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Episode 85
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Episode 84 - Chris Uhde, co-owner ImpEx Beverages, Los Angeles Voice of Whisky
I speak to whisky impresario Chris Uhde.He tells his story of failed rock star to whisky expert, why he fell in love with scotch and learning about whiskies from around the world.We talk scotch, rice whisky, as well as Belgian, Indian a...
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Episode 84
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44:12
Episode 83 - Ross Campbell, General Manager Portland Pickles
An independent baseball team in Oregon have been going viral due to the exploits of their mascot - a giant pickle.Over a glass of Bulleit, we talk to Ross Campbell, General Manager of the Portland Pickles about Dillon T. Pickle and his expl...
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Episode 83
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43:18
Episode 82 - Emily Cloke, British Consul General Los Angeles
We talk to Emily Cloke, British Consul General for Southern California, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada.Over a glass of Balvenie, we talk diplomacy in a pandemic, remote working as a parent and diversity in the British Foreign Service....
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Episode 82
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36:40
Episode 81 - Johnny, Whisky and Donuts
We talk to Johnny, who has built a substantial following pairing whisky and donuts.As we share a dream and a sugary cake, he explains how this bit of fun turned into a serious endeavor and a change of career, the world of savory donuts and ...
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Episode 81
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44:45
Episode 80 - Charley King, event and wedding designer
In the first episode of 2022, we talk to wedding and event designer Charley King.She tells us about the extraordinary world of events in Los Angeles, working with elephants and llamas (including one that fell in a swimming pool!) and helpin...
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Episode 80
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42:49
Episode 79 - Michele Kajiwara, SVP Premium STAPLES Center
We talk to the passionate Michele Kajiwara, SVP Premium at the STAPLES Center.She talks about selling sports experiences in a Covid world, the impact of the social justice movement and how much she missed the thrill of live entertainment du...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78 - Shaun Robinson, manager of Hilton Anaheim
We talk to Shaun Robinson, manager of the Hilton Anaheim, California's third largest hotel.He tells stories from his 30+ years in the business including meeting Pele and Muhammed Ali, how we got his start as a waiter in Newport Beach and de...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77 - Big Jimmy Denning, singer
We talk to the only Scotsman to headline on the Las Vegas Strip, Jimmy Denning.He tells us about sharing limos with Wayne Newton, how Matt Goss mixes his whisky and being sick in one of the most expensive suites in Vegas.He explains the...
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Episode 77
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Episode 76 - Clare Risman, Executive Director of the St George's Society of New York
We talk to Clare Risman, former British diplomat and now Executive Director of the St George’s Society of New York.We talk about the historic charity, their role supporting everyone from Titanic survivors, to creating a 9/11 Memorial Garden...
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Episode 76
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Episode 75 - Grant Arnow, rock star turned lawyer
We talk to entertainment lawyer Grant Arnow. He talks about his career as front man of Takota, touring Europe and some of the things he saw while touring with bands.He explains his transition to corporate lawyer then entertainment lawyer, h...
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Episode 75
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