Podcast
Whiskey Business
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Winner of Best Comedy podcast in Columbus OH, Whiskey Business is a podcast not so much ABOUT whiskey, as it is one WITH whiskey. From whiskey interviews and reviews to Columbus comedian interviews, Dino Tripodis discusses a variety of topics while sharing a pour of whiskey with his guests. It's one of the best whiskey podcasts AND a hilarious comedians and artists podcast all wrapped up in one bottle. Join the Whiskey Business team for enlightening and entertaining conversations over a “good pour".
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The Summer of George! (Sort of)
Apr 2001:16:27Tap to summarizeWith a nod and homage to Seinfeld in title only, comedian, actor, writer, George Caleodis returned to Whiskey Business to talk life, family, career, the threat of AI in show business and our rationale of when it’s good, all while enjoying a Red Wine Barrel of bourbon from Towpath Distillery. George never disappoints and is a favorite guest to have back on Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Fat Arnies!
Mar 2300:52:13Tap to summarizeWhiskey Business went remotely this week because we know when something’s gonna be worth the trip. Six months ago at RAFTERS, a longtime favorite bar on Indianola in Clintonville, the kitchen came back to life with FAT ARNIES, a delicious dream brought to life by a father and sons team, Christopher Beardman, Andrew Beardman, and the dad, Chris Beardman. What’s resulted is some of BEST empanadas, burgers, subs and more that you’ll ever have!We talked about the food, the path (it started by selling empanadas on the streets of Ecuador) and where they may go next. But for now, listen, watch and get yourself to Fat Arnies! Trust me. You’ll want to after this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →From One Oscar To Another
Mar 901:15:16Tap to summarizeIt’s Academy Award time and movie critics from Maddwolf, George Wolf and Hope Madden joined us once again with their pics and discussions as to who is gonna take home the gold! Tune in. Listen wherever you get your fave podcasts or watch on YouTube, Whiskey Business with Dino Tripodis. “And the Oscar goes to…” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Christmas at the Whitney's and a Chippy New Year
Dec 1901:19:54Tap to summarize“Deck the halls, with boughs of Johnny!”Whiskey Business took the holiday podcast to John Whitney’s house, our amazing videographer, as he is recovering from hip surgery. He must be on the mend, because he joined us for some Chattanooga Single Barrel Whiskey, and conversations about Christmas, kids, 2026 and more. All tied up with a lovely bow, it’s our Whiskey Business Christmas podcast. Merry Christmas and we’ll see you next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →FRIENDS, FILMS, AND RASINETS
Nov 2702:08:37Tap to summarizeWhiskey Business welcomed back Dino’s college roommate and best friend from high school, Greg Dettorre.This time around the conversation revolved around their favorite films in five different genres with ONE mutualfilm that’s defined their friendship over the decades. Do their fave films match up with yours? Give a listen, have some laughs and maybe add some movies to your watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Bucky Cutright: I Ain’t ‘Fraid Of No Ghosts!
Oct 2201:39:34Tap to summarizeThe annual Halloween episode for Whiskey Business was a bit more low key this year, but no less “spooky.” Bucky Cutright joined us from Columbus Ghost Tours. Since our last meeting he’s added a German Village Tour and other creepy additions, but what was REALLY creepy was hearing his encounters with the paranormal as a teenager. “Hello, Bucky,” sounds normal until you hear where that message came from. YIKES! Enjoy…if…you…dare! Yeah, go on and dare. You’ll be fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A Bourbon Riff With Melissa Rift
Oct 701:24:13Tap to summarizeWhiskey Business occasionally gets whisky-centric and the afternoon with Old Forester Master Taster, Melissa Rift was a good time to do it.A sampling of Old Forester’s entire Whisky Row was a lesson in taste and history.From first bottled bourbons, aftermaths of fires, prohibition and “medicinal” bourbons, Melissa was an excellent guest, guide and educator. Pour a favorite Old Forester of your own and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Henry Allen: Workin’ The Room
Aug 2601:24:01Tap to summarizeThe Columbus Comedy Festival returns for its second year of laughs Sept 4-7, 2025 and Henry Allen will be one of the headlining acts.On this installment of Whiskey Business we talked about the festival, Henry’s comedy path from age 17 to present, the latest trend of “working the room” and a fun comedic Word Association test involving current and past comedians. A lot of laughs and a lot of insights into the craft and creation of stand-up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Eric Brembeck: Getting Pickled
Aug 1801:09:44Tap to summarizeEric Brembeck, owner and operator of STUDIO 35, one of the best independent movie theaters in Ohio, has added to the experience of movies, great pizza, and full bar with a new product: Mr. Pickle lemonade. A refreshing new lemonade with a touch of pickle brine which makes for an amazingly fun new take on lemonade. Not too sweet, and not to “pickled” he brought the new product to Whiskey Business to sample and also talk about the trials and tribulations of being an independent film house, competing with the big boys and thriving by giving movie fans MORE than just a movie to watch.Over the years, Studio 35 has become a staple of the community and Eric is always thinking of ways to improve the experience.Looking for a great night out at the movies AND a new fun drink to go along with it? Check out this latest episode of Whiskey Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Hope Madden: KILLER PICTURES!
Aug 601:06:26Tap to summarizeHope Madden returned to Whiskey Business with some new pages in her horror repertoire. Her new book, Killer Pictures centers around something she knows all too well: horror films, horror festivals and the judges who select them. How and why are film judges losing their minds and then killing the people closest to them? Who’s responsible?Read the book and or listen to the podcast and also find out some secrets on how Hope creates, writes and apparently hardly sleeps. (That’s just my opinion.) It’s a “killer” podcast this week on Whiskey Business. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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