What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

Mar 04 2025 338 ep. 40 mins 187
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A fantabulous conflation of history, culture, politics, famous people and booze, strained through the cognitive mesh of a best-selling author, polymath and inveterate reprobate.

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289. The New & Improved Liam Neeson Drinking Game

Mar 04 2025 19 mins  
In Dan’s time so far on this spinning hell rock, he’s uncovered two key coping mechanisms for dealing with life’s relentless, inexplicable bullshit: strong drink and Liam Neeson, ideally in tandem. There’s a comforting, almost medicinal predictability to a Liam Neeson movie, kind of like a well-loved bottle of whiskey. Give it a few hours, and you know you’ll be left feel

3-Minute Bartender: Pornstar Martini

Feb 25 2025 6 mins  
Welcome to 3-Minute Bartender, the podcast for people who love cocktails but have the attention span of a goldfish on Red Bull. Today, we’re diving into the Pornstar Martini, a drink so scandalously named, it’s practically clickbait in a coupe glass. This passion fruit-fueled beauty was created in the early 2000s by Douglas Ankrah, a London bartender who clearly knew how to get

288. Questionable Booze Brand Names

Feb 18 2025 22 mins  
This week, Dan takes a deep dive into the bizarre, the baffling, and the downright ridiculous world of alcohol branding. Ever perused a liquor store shelf and thought, “Who the hell greenlit that name?” Well, you’re not alone. Dan’s rounding up some of the most questionable monikers in booze history, including Fat Bastard Wine (perfect for your next passive-aggressive dinne

287. Glenn Howerton & Four Walls Whiskey, Live at Townhouse in Venice Beach

Feb 11 2025 91 mins  
Recorded in front of a packed house at the legendary Townhouse in Venice Beach, this special live episode of What We’re Drinking features none other than Glenn Howerton—actor, writer, and the man responsible for making sociopathic narcissism look downright charming as Dennis Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.Glenn joins Dan and co-host Brad Japhe to talk about Fou

3-Minute Bartender: Blood and Sand

Feb 04 2025 7 mins  
This episode of 3-Minute Bartender celebrates one of the most fascinating—and criminally underrated—cocktails of the early 20th century: the Blood and Sand. Named after a 1922 silent film about bullfighting, this drink is proof that sometimes the weirdest combinations create the biggest magic. Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice might sound like a boozy ide

286. Musings & Hot Toddies

Jan 28 2025 15 mins  
As he approaches the finish line on his latest book—a full-length novel, no less—Dan reflects on the rollercoaster ride of being a published author. The highs, the lows, and the myths people often get wrong—he lays it all bare. Plus, an in-depth dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Hot Toddy but didn’t know how to ask. And don’t miss the exciting de

285. Cristalino Colección de México

Jan 21 2025 65 mins  
This episode dives into Cristalino, a fast-growing and unique tequila category celebrated for its combination of aged complexity and crystal-clear appearance. First introduced in Mexico in 2008 with Maestro Dobel Diamante, crafted by 11th-generation tequila maker and visionary Juan Domingo Beckmann, Cristalino has become a game-changer. It's growing three times faster than the

284. We Interrupt This Podcast...

Jan 14 2025 16 mins  
Dan reflects on the profound heartbreak of the recent Los Angeles fires, which left a trail of devastation across the city he calls home. He also speaks from the heart about the recent passing of his beloved dog, Buna, whose absence has left a void in his life. Buna was more than a companion—she was a source of joy, comfort, and unwavering loyalty. In the midst of unimaginable lo

283. Japanese Whisky with Dulé Hill

Jan 07 2025 118 mins  
We're kicking off 2025 in style with one of our most lively and enlightening episodes yet! The spotlight is on Japanese whisky, and Dan's got an all-star lineup of guests: world-renowned spirits guru Brad Japhe, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano, and Emmy-winning actor Dulé Hill—yes, the guy from The West Wing and Psych (and plenty of other gems).The whiski

282. The 63 Best Things About Drinking

Dec 17 2024 23 mins  
It’s the end of the year. The magical season where every critic, pundit, and unemployed know-it-all crawls out of their hole to slap you in the face with lists. Oh, the lists. “Best of this.” “Most compelling that.” Like you’ve been wandering through 2024 in some kind of cultural fog, just praying for some random chump to come along and tell you which Taylor Swift song