Podcast
The Centre Cut
Hosted by Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor · EN
Whiskey, and everything else.
11episodes
Episodes
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222 - The Speed of Life
1w ago01:01:08Tap to summarizeEverything lately feels like it's on fast forward, a lovely, bright, juicy sort of fast forward. Today, we're reviewing what it's really like for a Cork man in his 30s to experience Ibiza, catching up on the goings-on at Forbidden Fruit in Dublin, and, as always, sharing a few topical drinks thoughts.
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221 - Fine Dining
2w ago00:52:25Tap to summarizeYou’ll never believe it, Mike has had a whirlwind day of last-minute packing. We chat through keeping a watchful eye on developing ‘notions’, the wonderful New York bar ‘Double Chicken Please’ (we’ve never been) and the spectacular attention to detail some bars and restaurants employ that often goes completely unnoticed.
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220 - The Lev
3w ago00:45:51Tap to summarizeToday we’re chatting through meeting new people, fellas running questionable cask sales programmes while taking pretend runs and drinking low-calorie beer alternatives, how some large scale venues struggle to consistently serve ‘good’ drinks, and the new Bavaria Ultra, and no, we’re not losing our minds… we think.
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219 - Juicy Grapes
4w ago00:46:07Tap to summarizeAre you well? Today Matt booked the wrong flights immediately after jumping off a flight, there’s been some new experiences with Moscatel wine, and as more time passes we’re realising we may eventually morph into our fathers
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218 - Thoughts of a Banker
May 500:55:01Tap to summarizeBank Holiday scaries, the potent terror of nicotine gummies, the benefit of having local restaurants absolutely stacked with top-quality produce, and brotherly stag duties.
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217 - Skinny dipping in Nerja
Apr 2900:48:01Tap to summarizeVibrant day to you, friends! Today the podcast wanders through territory such as: the inner workings of anti-perspirant, whether younger people (or people in general) are actually drinking less despite the headlines, and the building excitement around upcoming holidays to Spanish territory. ¡Buen día!
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216 - 600 beer’s, a manifesto.
Apr 2200:40:28Tap to summarizeThe first hints of summer are here, so we’re chatting early-season drinking culture, the shift in mood when the sun appears, and the little rituals that come with it. We also look ahead to some upcoming goings-on at music festivals and what the months ahead might have in store.
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215 - Eating and Drinking our way through it
Apr 1500:49:03Tap to summarizeMcIlroy was wrong: Irish food is class. Ordering dirty chai lattes isn’t always straightforward. Mike returns to his seasonal role as our Dingle correspondent, while Matt slips into his new position as wine correspondent. Plus, more thoughts and feelings on the recent fuel protests.
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214 - Huntin’ Wabbitz
Apr 800:47:34Tap to summarizeWe’re back, just the two lads, after a joyous run of guest episodes with some beautiful people. Today: fuel protests, upcoming festival bits, and tales of drinking in some fairly ropey kips… not us, a friend of ours.
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213 - Ali Dunworth II
Apr 101:04:25Tap to summarizeToday we welcome back Ali Dunworth. Ali is one of the most active and in-tune food and drinks writers in the country. We chat through the ins and outs of writing a book, her current “whiskey era”, how the Michelin Guide really works, and plenty more. If you haven’t heard our previous conversation with Ali, we’d recommend starting there, just search “Ali” in our search bar or look for episode 113. Mind yourself, cheers x
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