121 - Whiskey Live Dublin 2024
Hello companion, welcome to our now yearly Whiskey Live Dublin episode detailing all you need to know about our beloved Whiskey conference at the RDS.
120 - The Centre Cult
Potentially the most insane episode we've ever recorded, but sometimes you gotta let the madness out of the bag for a little walk. Enjoy!
119 - Finn Mac Donnell
Today we're chatting with Finn Mac Donnell of Dick Mack's pub and brewhouse in Dingle, one of the most loved and respected bars in the country, and for good reason. Finn is a true authentic gent, and his candid thoughts on Dick Mack's, Dingle, and the current landscape of Irish pub culture are truly insightful. Bless.
118 - Tóg go bog é
Join us in Dingle for a very chilled out chat about enjoying some time down here in this very special little town.
Stay safe and sound.
117 - Pub Quiz Part Two
Pub Quiz Part Two Hop into the bed with us there now and grab a pillow and slip it under your head. We're back with part two of our pub quiz series. Didn't know it was a series? Neither did we. Expect merriment, random questions and to learn loads! Blessings to you, your family and friends.
116 - Never Made It As A Wise Man
Wagwan,
Step into our gaff and catch up with us both as we catch up with each other. It has been weeks since we caught up.
Stay safe and sound.
Bless.
115 - Oisín Wolfe
This week we are joined by Oisín Wolfe. We had a wonderful chat with Oisín all about his journey in hospitality so far which has seen him in Cork, Boston, Barcelona and most recently London. We thouroughly enjoyed learning about his ethos towards bartending and his passion for all things hospitality.
Tune in and stay sound.
114 - Darragh Smyth
Today, we're joined by Darragh Smyth, Matt's brother, who we would describe as an all-around sweetheart. Darragh provides us with insights into his life, including his time spent fighting and training as an Irish Muay Thai fighter, his experiences as a young Irish bartender in Dublin City, and now slinging pints in Temple Bar. He also shares details about his active presence on social media under the persona of 'Baba Chimp.' Tune in and stay sound.
113 - Ali Dunworth
Today, we're chatting with Ali Dunworth. Ali is a journalist, consultant, and events host & curator specializing in food, drink, and travel. Ali provided us with detailed insights into the inner workings of the Irish food and drinks scene, along with some discussion about her upcoming book 'A Compendium of Irish Pints.' Tune in and enjoy the conversation. You can find Ali on Instagram @Alidunworth
112 - Is It Not, Everyone Against Them?
Episode 112 : 'Is It Not, Everyone Against Them?'
Join us this week as we discuss the beginning of the Gin movement in London and how sweet it is to beat the English in anything.
Tune in and stay sound
111 - Snakes, be gone.
Ole ole ole to you.
With Patrick's Day around the corner we said we would have a chat about what the day itself means to us.
Bless to you, and snakes, be gone.
Tune in and stay sound.
110 - The Kerry Cartel and JFK’s Da
Episode 110 - 'The Kerry Cartel and JFK's Da'
Last week there was a looooad of Crystal Meth seized in Cork and it seems a few Kerry heads had an involvement in it . It also reminded us we have never discussed the impact prohibition in the States had on Irish Whiskey back in the day.
Stay well and stay off the meth.
Bless
109 - Poitín Power
Episode 109 - 'Poitín Power'
Ahhhhhh hello again to you. Hope you're well.
Join Cillian Murphy and Paul Mescal this week for a chat all about the tremendous liquid that is Irish Poitín. Poitín is a misunderstood bábóg that has only recently began to shine in all it's glory. We thought it would be fitting to have this chat this week as we also proudly announce we are teaming up with the wonderful folks over at Mad March Hare to bring you some excitement and joy over the coming weeks and months.
Tune in and stay sound.
Bless.
108 - Pub Quiz
This week at CC HQ we had a lil quiz. Spoiler alert, turns out neither one of us are that bright when it comes to the ol general knowledge.
As always, tune in and most importantly stay sound.
Bless.
107 - Anything, From A Lollipop To A Hand Grenade
Hello, how are you? Hope you're well.
Irish pub culture is truly unique as are our early houses. Join us this week as we chat about the good, the bad and the mental.
Have a great week, tell your mother that you love her.
106 - John Ralph
Greetings,
We are joined this week by founder and CEO of Intrepid Spirits, John Ralph. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring chat with John where his fearless entrepreneurial spirit (see what we did there) comes through in spades. John is a true believer in the genuine power of 'Irishness' in all the best ways and we need more trailblazers out there like him in our industry.
Tune in and stay sound.
105 - Actin Like a Crab Trapper
Welcome to episode 105 you gorgeous thing ya. Join us this week for a chilled out chat about some recent movie releases that had people’s chins heavily wagging and some questionable Bourbon whiskey.
Tune in and stay sound.
104 - Alice Carroll
Come closer dear friend.
Today we’re chatting to Alice Carroll from Foxes Bow Whiskey, Alice is a cool and fun, and fun, and cool. We loved chatting to Alice about her experience in Irish whiskey from an ambassadorial role overseas with Jameson to starting her own brand and how that’s looked all the way through.
Fair play to you also, you’re smashing it.
Tune in and stay sound.
Stillgarden
Distillery focus.
Today we’re across to Stillgarden in Inchicore (Dublin) to chat to some of the main personalities involved in the running of a lovely modern urban Irish distillery brand, loads of words there, all accurate.
Tune in and if you haven’t already, start you amaro/liqueur journey today, bless.
103 - Marie Kondo
New years blessings you beautiful bábógs. Join us and Marie Kondo for a chat all about getting yourself right for the year ahead.
Stay safe and stay well.