Whiskey Business

James Hagerty, author of the new book, YOURS TRULY, A Guide To Writing Life Stories, joined Whiskey Business and left us with a lesson: you don’t have to be famous to leave your story behind.  Having written 900 plus obituaries for the Wall Street Journal, James takes his gift and shares the stories of how people lived rather than dwell on the loss of their departure from this world.  It made for an introspective night of questions, self awareness and the reminder that we only die once, but we “live” for much longer and how we lived is what people should remember.  YOURS TRULY was selected by the Washington Post as one of ten noteworthy books published last December and is available on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like the plot of a classic Frank Capra movie, a frequent guest on Whiskey Business returned to the podcast with for a different reason.  Our friend, Bill Demora, aka The World’s Most Superstitious Buckeye Fan sat down with us this time as the now Honorable William P. Demora, Ohio Senator.  Find out how this all happened and while honored to have the elected position why our friend wants everyone to know “he’s still, Bill.” Referring to himself as “the accidental Senator” it’s a position he’s humbled to have and does not take lightly. His passion for the job is evident and the commitment is real. Don’t worry, he’s not leaving his beloved Buckeyes behind. But now Ohio State has a #1 fan in the Ohio Senate, and that passion for what happens on the field may now be channeled to the Senate floor as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Canepa, the Superintendent of Ohio Liquor Control, once again joined Whiskey Business for an overdue visit to talk about where things are at with liquor in Ohio and I’m pleased to say our glass remains full and then some.  A job that was supposed to last 6 weeks for Jim when initially asked to “fix” a few things for the state, has fortunately become a permanent position and Ohio is better for it.  Ranking 4th behind much larger states like California, Texas, and Florida, Ohio continues to step up its game.  The visit with Jim is always informative but always fun as he also brought some whiskeys that were NOT bourbons that bourbon lovers would most likely embrace in a big way. (I could drink a water glass full of one of them. That’s how smooth and tasty one of them was.) So enjoy this latest podcast with The Boss of Ohio Booze. Learn, laugh, and look forward to Ohio continuing to be a player in libations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OVER THE LIMIT(what you should know about breathalyzer machines and getting pulled over for drunk driving) Whiskey Business kicked off the year with guest “Super Lawyer” Jon Saia and his vast knowledge of OVI laws and the technology of the breathalyzer machines that amazingly can work for AND against you. EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T had a drop of alcohol! Everyone metabolizes alcohol differently. Dino had 7 shots of Jack Daniel’s and blew under the limit. John Whitney nursed a drink and a half and almost blew OVER the limit. Greg Hansberry, who is doing a Dry January, ate 2 pieces of Wonder Bread and still registered on the machine. How? Why? What?!!!! The fascinating information is in this first podcast of the year with the big takeaway message being, DON’T DRIVE DRUNK. But..if you’re a “I’m fine, I got this” drinker then listen or watch this podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The punch was spiked. The guests were spirited. The mood was festive and another Christmas Show on Whiskey Business “wrecked” the halls.  With guests from Christmas’ past and present, the future of Whiskey Business looks bright. Ok. I think I’m out of puns.  Enjoy this end of year podcast and we’ll see you with the “next bottle” in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business got their freak and geek on (proud card carrying members) and enjoyed a visit with Scott Morris from Comic Town.  They got into what’s hot, what’s not and what might be hot in the future. And let’s not forget the Whiskey Business rabbit holes…We went down a few of those as well discussing how comics reflect American History and the impact of comics through the years, and why I identify with The Batman. Oh, and sadly we found out that Hansberry’s Crack’d comics are worth less than what he paid for them. Not every book can be HULK #181. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Henry Allen joined Whiskey Business to talk about the current biz of comedy.  Henry started doing standup when he was 17 years old and now being the wily veteran at 30, he had some interesting and funny views about where comedy was when he started and where it is now; what’s funny, what’s taboo and how the politically correct chains may be loosening a bit.  As is always the case on Whiskey Business, we go down a few rabbit holes as well. All of it accompanied by a bottle of Bardstown Fusion #5.  Enjoy and as always thanks for listening and watching on YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business got a jump on Halloween with a live audience at 451 SPIRITS and our first LIVE Halloween Special.  Yes, we’ve had “spooky” guests in the past during the month of October, but this was the first time we’ve done it with a studio audience.  Enjoy Hope Madden and George Wolf talking about their soon-to-be seen movie, OBSTACLE CORPSE.  Stay riveted with E.R. Buckright, sharing tales of ghostly phenomenon from his new book, HAUNTED CEMETERIES OF OHIO. We wrap it up chatting with Jesse Hubbard, author and bartender extraordinary who made a special concoction for the evening and Chad Kessler of 451 Spirits as we enjoyed his BONE SHAKER whiskey throughout the night.  The show was great, the audience was fantastic and the night exceeded expectations.  Also…big thanks to GATTO’S PIZZA for supplying the all the pies! Scary good stuff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Bret Adams and host of the podcast, Lawyers Are A**holes, joined Whiskey Business for a “spirited” chat about the problems with the legal system, being a sports agent and actually “buying a town” in order to help south eastern Ohio become a bourbon trail of its own.  A bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye loosened the chat up a little with hopefully nothing said that could be “used against us.”  Bret will most likely return as we just scratched the surface this time out, but until that return occurs enjoy the “good pours and good conversations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whiskey Business went “dry” for only the second time in our history of podcasting, tossing a nod to those giving Sober September a shot and accommodating our guest, Jeff Gage who’s made a decision to stop drinking as well.  Good, hot coffee was served and provided the opportunity to discuss those times when drinking didn’t turn out so well. We’ve all been there. There was humor in the stories but also lessons in the mix as well. Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and see where you’ve been with booze and more importantly where you are. Hindsight CAN BE 20/20, but only if you able to see it. Enjoy a sobering Whiskey Business and take care of yourselves. We’ll be back with another good pour and conversation in the days to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices