Maurice LaMarche is a legendary voiceover artist who has voiced The Brain in "Animaniacs" as well as its spin-off "Pinky and the Brain," Big Bob in "Hey Arnold!" and numerous characters in "Futurama." He also voiced Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters" and Alec Baldwin in "Team America: World Police." Maurice busts out all the greatest hits for us on this episode. Also on the show, Emmy-winning writer and comedian Tom Caltabiano. And Jack Daniel's brand guru Eric "ET" Tecosky drops by to clear up an erroneous story Dan told about Frank Sinatra and Jack on the previous episode of WWD. Recorded at Mennoti's Coffee shop in Culver City, CA. Oh, and in honor of National Irish Coffee Week, Dan lays out the history of that lauded libation... and slugs a little Egan's Irish Whiskey too.
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206. Maurice LaMarche

Dan pays tribute to the immortal songsmiths who've played pivotal roles in his relationship with alcohol, from Frank Sinatra to Tom Waits to Nina Simone and more. 
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205. Songs of the Soused

For the first show of the brand spanking new year that is 2023, Dan journeys back east for a sold-out gig at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City. He's joined on stage by a dynamite panel of comedic all-stars that includes Krystyna Hutchinson, Colum Tyrell, Tim Butterly and Joe Derosa. Special appearance by the inimitable Whisky Pete, brand god for Copper Dog Blended Scotch, our intrepid sponsor. This is, undoubtedly, the wildest live show we've ever done... and we think you'll find that's true even with all the stuff that got edited out!
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204. Live at The Stand NYC, 1/5/23

In this the final new episode of 2022, Dan butchers a classic holiday poem and recalls one of his favorite childhood memories of Christmas.
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203. Dan's Holiday Wish

In the time it takes to unwrap a few presents, Dan presents everything ya need to know about the history and preparation of eggnog, the dairy-est of drinks.
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3-Minute Bartender: Best Eggnog Ever

In this "we'll do it live!" episode, Dan is joined by his old pal Dave Neal, host of the hit YouTube channel "The Dave Neal Show" and the daily podcast "Bachelor Rush Hour," one of the nation's most downloaded entertainment news podcasts. Topics include Bachelor Nation (duh!), Dan's ex-girlfriend, Dan wanting to move on from said ex with Dave's wife's soon-to-be-divorced friend, Sammy Hagar's rum, eggnog, Rhode Island, standup comedy and how many letters is too many letters when describing the queer community. There's a lot going on in this one!
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202. Dave Neal of "Bachelor Rush Hour"

They say never meet your heroes for they'll inevitably let you down. Well this episode — in which Dan's heart fills with joy as he chats up Rick Nielsen of the legendary rock band Cheap Trick —  belies that ol' bromide. Not only did Rick not disappoint with tales of rock n' roll fantasies, he  brought along some delicious ROCK'N Vodka too. Also on the show, ROCK'N co-founder, restaurateur Andy Rio, and Rick's son Daxx Nielsen, who handles drum duties for Cheap Trick and is a partner in the vodka brand as well. Plus, another installment of "Drinks of the Week," and Steve Martin drops by the WWD Lounge for our wildly popular segment "What'll It Be."
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201. Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick

For this milestone 200th episode, Dan is joined by new friends and old, including WWD's Official East Coast Cohost, Colin Donnell, Barrell Craft Spirits founder Joe Beatrice, flair bartender Lindsay Palumbo and comedian Jonas Garvin.
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200. Our 200th Episode Extravaganza!

Named after an iconic Los Angeles eatery, the Brown Derby is a light and refreshing combination of bourbon, grapefruit and honey. In the time it takes to sing "Hooray for Hollywood!" Dan reveals all about the drink's origin, proper preparation and historical significance. And there's a joke. There's always a joke.
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3-Minute Bartender: The Brown Derby

On this, the 199th episode of WWD, Dan is joined by the legendary Randy Ullom, head winemaker at the iconic American winery Kendall-Jackson. KJ is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and Randy is celebrating his 29th harvest with the team. The winery’s flagship wine, the Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, has been America’s favorite Chardonnay since 1992. Also, another installment of "Drinks of the Week" featuring a new bourbon offering from Garrison Brothers Distillery, and a vodka from Humboldt County.
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199. Randy Ullom of Kendall-Jackson

Dan chats up Alberto Navarro, Maestro Tequilero for Loco Tequila, the first Terruño tequila from the El Arenal region of Jalisco. Alberto is also the author of the Larousse del Tequila book, called “the Tequila Bible” by industry media, and awarded “Best Spirits Book in the World” at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2017. Also on the show, Brad Japhe joins Dan to discuss their recent visit to the amazing Pizza Bianco in downtown Los Angeles.
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198. Alberto Navarro of Loco Tequila

Dan and special guest co-host Una Green chat up legendary comedian Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, best known for his 17-year run on "The Howard Stern Show." Topics of discussion include smoking pot, making records, the Stern Show (duh!), Meghan McCain, Jackie's love of swimming naked in Long Island Sound, the Cannes Film Festival, Joey Reynolds and more.
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197. Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling

Dan chats with Dustin Poirier, pound for pound one of the toughest UFC fighters to ever step into the ring. Dustin is also a brand ambassador and part owner of one of Dan's go-to non-alcoholic liquids, HOP WTR. Also on the show, Dan takes issue with Applebee's using an ACDC classic in a commercial for chicken wings, debuts a new segment called "Drinks of the Week," and ponders the merits of espresso martinis versus Irish car bombs. 

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196. Dustin Poirier

Dan went to Denver to host The WhiskyX, and while a mile high chatted with country music star Paul Cauthen. Hear it here. Also on the show, author Brian Freedman, whose just-released book "Crushed: How a Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink" is for anyone who is interested in the ways in which our dramatically shifting natural environment is affecting the beverages we’ve all taken for granted. Plenty of books have been written about the effects of climate change on our food system, yet none has so vividly given readers the opportunity to understand how their beloved wines and spirits are being affected. Until now. And finally, Dan goes drinking with Captain Quint of "Jaws." Here's to swimming with bow-legged women!
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195. Paul Cauthen and Brian Freedman

Dan chats up Piers Adam and Gordon Smart, co-founders of Copper Dog whiskey. Not only do they make great Scotch, the Copper Dog folks go above and beyond to help dogs in shelters worldwide find forever homes. Also on the show are Neal Bodenheimer and Emily Timberlake, authors of the forthcoming book, "Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em." Oh, and Dan offers up his two cents on visiting Ojai, California.
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194. Piers Adam and Gordon Smart

Dan is joined by Luke Barr of Austria's NEFT Vodka. Luke is a bar star who's worked for a variety of notable establishments across the country including the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beso and Taste on Melrose in Los Angeles, along with the Four Seasons in Aspen and San Francisco, and Katy Trail Ice House and the Adolphus in Dallas, Texas. They talk all things vodka, including the proper way to conduct a tasting and the best vodka-based libations. Also, Dan and LA-based bar expert Una Green have a spirited discussion about the ever-increasing (and odious) practice of automatically adding gratuities to bar tabs. And in our latest installment of "What'll It Be," Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Lloyd the Bartender at the WWD Lounge.
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193. Luke Barr of NEFT Vodka

Dan is joined by Bruce Russell, scion of one of the world's great whiskey-making dynasties. In addition to being the heart and soul of Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve, Bruce's dad Eddie and his grandad Jimmy are members of the Bourbon Hall of Fame, and it's likely Bruce will wind up being similarly lauded someday as well. Also on the show, we revisit an interview with Matthew McConaughey talking his signature Wild Turkey expression, Longbranch, offer up some breaking booze news about shady bourbon dealers in Virginia and unveil another installment of our wildly popular segment "Outside the Zone."
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192. Bruce Russell

We're thrilled to welcome fashion icon, NYT best-selling author and queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese. In what may well be the most sprawling and delightfully random conversation in the show's history, Dan and Dita discuss, among other things, her new gin brand, Sweet Gwendoline, dating apps, strip clubs, crank phone calls, Dita's love of beer breath, whether or not smoking promotes boob growth and Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers. Also on the program, Scott Alexander joins us for another installment of "Outside the Zone," and legendary barman Jimmy Yeager offers some insight into the history of the Paloma. 
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191. Dita Von Teese

South of the border, where the sun burns with legit fury, the cold crisp easy-to-make Paloma is the perfect balm against the oppressive heat. The word paloma is Spanish for “dove,” and nobody seems to know for sure why this particular drink got this particular name. Dan's got an idea though. Tune in to hear that, and most everything else you ought to know about this delicious cocktail!
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3-Minute Bartender: Paloma

Chris Carpenter is the head winemaker for several world-class Napa Valley wineries including Cardinale, Lakoya, Mt. Brave and La Jota. And during NorCal's "off-season" he plies his trade on the other side of the world at Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard in South Australia's Mclaren Vale. In short (cue "Karate Kid" soundtrack) he's the best around... and nothing's ever gonna keep him down! Also on the show, Duyen Ha, proprietor of Bondle Wines, and one of Dan's favorite sommeliers, Fahara Zamorano. Plus, find out what's driving Dan to drink lately (hint: it involves tipping).
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