DOTJ - Drinking On The Job

<p>DOTJ- 'Drinking On The Job' is a toast to the culture of food, wine and life. It’s like you’re one barstool away from a conversation you can’t stop listening to. Grab a glass before last call.</p>

Episode 179: Amaras Co-founder–Santiago Suarez–gives us a Master Class on Mezcal and how to change the world one agave plant at a time.

Send us a text Everything you wanted to know about Mezcal– this four-hundred year old spirit –and how Amaras is changing the world. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

12-19
36:27

Greatest Hits- Kyle MacLachlan on Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, cold beer and his amazing career!

Send us a text A damn fine cup of coffee, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pursued by Bear Cabernet. Three beverages connected to the prolific actor Kyle MacLachlan. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

09-15
42:53

Episode 291: Phillip Hunt – Chef, Wine Guru, and Co-Owner of Winslow’s Tavern in Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Send us a text Wellfleet is my spiritual homeland—a place that speaks to my soul. I discovered a kindred spirit: a South African visionary who ended up in this sea side village and crafted a wine list so extraordinary, it literally stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t just what was on the list—it was the kind of lineup you dream about—but the prices? They’re so outrageously good they defy all logic. This isn’t just a wine list; it’s a revelation. A must for food and wine lovers. Click for...

09-08
27:14

Episode 289: Michael Duffy — Corporate Wine Director, Rezdôra & Massara

Send us a text In a past life, Michael Duffy wore many hats — teacher, writer, editor, scientific researcher, even environmental biologist. So how did all those skills come together to make him the wine director behind two of NYC’s hottest Italian restaurants? You’ll have to tune in to Episode 289 to find out… 🎧 Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

08-18
46:56

Episode 288: Brad Nugent, co-founder of Innovative Beverage Strategies.

Send us a text “Led by Brad Nugent, Innovative Beverage Strategies is the quiet force behind some of the country’s smartest, most value-packed wine lists—turning a night out into an unforgettable discovery of great bottles at great prices.” Click for more info:https://innovativebeveragestrategies.com Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

08-11
59:15

Episode 287: David Lynch—author, restaurateur, and Italian wine authority—has shaped the way we think about and drink Italian wine.

Send us a text David Lynch, co-author of Vino Italiano, redefined how Americans understand Italian wine—blending deep regional insight with sharp storytelling to create the definitive guide that became a bible for sommeliers, importers, and curious drinkers alike. To order the wine and get more info. click below. https://www.northberkeleyimports.com/wordpress/ Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and mo...

08-04
52:47

Episode 286: Clos Cibonne, my rosé pick of the summer, and tariff talks with my favorite guest, Ryan Looper.

Send us a text Clos Cibonne is my pick for favorite rosé of the summer season and for all seasons. The story behind it is a testament to history and innovation. Bonus Track: I also get to talk with my good friend and market Guru AKA Looper Tuesday about tariffs and sales. #DeMaison#Roseallday#tarifftalk#canadelbandol Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

07-21
40:48

Episode 285: Sean Josephs, co-founder and Master Blender of Pinhook Bourbon

Send us a text Every year, a new vintage. A new racehorse. A new bourbon. Pinhook is rewriting the rules of American whiskey — blending tradition with fearless creativity. In this episode, we dive into the brand that treats bourbon like fine wine and backs every bottle with bold character. Meet the visionaries behind the label, the spirit behind the horse, and the reason Pinhook is turning heads in every barrel. Pinhook Bourbon isn’t just whiskey — it’s a vintage-by-vintage revolution. Tune i...

07-14
42:24

Episode 284: Steve Wells of Time & Direction Wines

Send us a text Steve Wells didn’t just chase a dream — he bet everything on it. With nothing but grit, a young family in tow, and a thirst for something greater, he drove 3,000 miles across the country to Walla Walla, Washington. No job. No guarantees. Just the bold belief that if he leapt, the net would appear. Today, he’s crafting some of the most soulful, expressive wines in the region — and every bottle tells a part of that journey. Click below to read the full story and experience the wi...

07-07
37:35

Episode 282: Allie Prater-Besset, Owner of Entre Nous Wine Bar

Send us a text This is the place….great wine, food and vibe. Click Below for more info: https://www.entrenousbrooklyn.com Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

06-23
27:54

Episode 281: Marc Davidson, owner of one of Lisbon’s top restaurants, Senhor Uva, pulls back the curtain.

Send us a text Senhor Uva is tucked in a residential neighborhood just next to Jardim da Estrela, you can find this gem serving up perfectly curated natural wines and equally amazing plant-based food. Chef Stéphanie Audet and Marc Davidson, Quebec-natives have a love of sustainable, fresh and locally-produced wine and food. Click link below: https://senhoruva.com Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and mor...

06-16
33:34

Episode 280: Randall Grahm -California’s most visionary and influential winemaker.

Send us a text Randall Grahm is one of California’s most visionary and influential winemakers—an iconoclastic pioneer whose creative spirit reshaped the American wine landscape. Bold, intellectual, experimental, Randal Grahm remains an enduring figure in wine: a philosopher-winemaker and relentless terroir hunter whose life’s work has forever shaped how we think about New World wine. Click the link below for more…. https://www.popelouchum.com/about Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob....

06-09
46:34

Episode 278: David Weitzenhoffer – Founder of Community Wine & Spirits

Send us a text Community Wine & Spirits aims to foster shared enjoyment of wine and spirits over master classes, interactive shopping and hand-picked inventory. The future of retail is interactive. Community, offers New Yorkers an opportunity to find new things in an unexpected environment. Check out the website for classes, dinners and more: https://communitywineandspirits.com/former-midtown-sommelier-brings-community-to-chelsea-wine-shop/?srsltid=AfmBOorQt063IGKN0cVcEan9IZRpmAldK3...

05-12
54:12

Episode 276: Wunderground Coffee’s Founder & CEO Jody Hall

Send us a text Harnessing the Magic of Mushrooms: The Wunderground Story Coffee stands as one of the world's most ritualistic beverages. Mushrooms rank among the planet's most powerful organisms. At the intersection of these two natural wonders, Jody Hall built Wunderground—a brand and company operating from the heart. Wunderground is founded on the principle of human connection, weaving together the transformative elements of coffee, the remarkable potential of mushrooms, and the strength of...

04-21
44:55

Episode 275: Hannah Selinger, author of "Cellar Rat," makes The New York Times Book Review.

Send us a text From Elite Sommelier to Fearless WhistleblowerIvy League-educated Hannah Selinger rose to sommelier stardom before risking everything to expose industry misconduct. Though blackballed for her courage, her explosive memoir is now captivating the literary world. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

04-14
48:15

Episode 274: Lebowski's Kool-Luah

Send us a text Lebowski's Kool-Luah is an old family recipe, a fusion of coffee and liquor, meticulously crafted in Colorado Springs. Perfect for your espresso martini, incredibly versatile…. or make the DUDE proud and have a White Russian. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

04-07
38:56

Episode 273: Chris Matthews- Hardball

Send us a text Christopher Matthews was the host, of Hardball with Chris Matthews, for more than 20 years. He is a political institution. He was a presidential speechwriter during the Carter Administration, playing a direct role in many key political battles with the Reagan Administration. He holds 34 honorary degrees from numerous universities and colleges. He is a celebrated author….. and for me the man who always tells it like it is. Check out the website: www.drinkingo...

04-01
41:41

Episode 272: René Barbier Jr. of Clos Mogador in Priorat.

Send us a text René Barbier Jr. has taken over the winemaking from his father at one of Spain's most critically acclaimed wineries, Clos Mogador. It is the crown jewel of Catalan country and without a doubt one of the most compelling red wines in the world. Click below for more info: http://www.closmogador.com/index.asp?idioma=EN Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

03-24
27:00

Episode 271: Cristiana Tiberio of Tiberio Winery makes world class wines from Abruzzo. It’s not opinion, it’s fact. Find them and drink them as soon as possible.

Send us a text Since 2008 Cristiana and Antonio has been leading the family farm founded by our father Riccardo in 2000. Antonio, a viticulture and oenology graduate, takes care of the agronomic aspect and Cristiana fills the role of the winemaking: she is a chemistry graduate with training stints in Champagne and Australia backed by repeated visits to the Mosel and Chablis. Their vineyards are planted with massal selections from oldest vines and only practice sustaina...

03-11
30:43

Episode 270: Michael Schmelzer’s Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico is a stunning example of Sangiovese at its best. This is why you have to seek these wines out.

Send us a text Monte Bernadi is situated in the southernmost region of Panzano in Chianti. The zone is acknowledged as one of the "grand cru" regions of Chianti Classico. It has the highest percentage of old vines of any commercially producing estate in Chianti Classico, including six hectares over 55 years old, and one extraordinary hectare planted in 1933. Click below for more information: https://montebernardi.com/the-farm Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past epis...

03-04
44:02

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