Episodes
This week we catch up with Todd Grube. He makes his return to the show and we discuss his new job and a peculiar phenomenon in spirits that so few people are aware of. This episode is not an attack at anyone directly but more of just a cathartic discussion over a little-known trend happening in Mexican spirits. This is sure to be polarizing but keep in mind the discussion isn't meant to be an attack on anyone specifically. A cathartic time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on...
Published 08/13/21
Mark Norman returns to the show to talk about the new Whiskey that he started with his partner and co-host of "We Might Be Drunk" Sam Morril. Mark and Sam love the brown water and have spent the last few months working on a bottle of Rye Whiskey for the Everyman. In typical comedic fashion, we barely discuss it! This week I am rejoined also by frequent guest, headliner in his own right, and owner of the Secret Group in Houston, Andrew Youngblood. We talk about everything from Cancel...
Published 07/30/21
Randall is a long-time friend, Admin of a group called Someone Say Whiskey, Host of his own show, "Bourbon Real Talk" and business partner of mine for all things "The Prideful Goat". He is in Houston this week to taste liquid and find honey barrels for our single barrel program coming this fall. This week we sit down, have a few drinks, talk about the plans for the future, and commiserate. A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and...
Published 07/23/21
This week we catch up with the Bourbon Junkies and talk about their trajectory as well as give a hard time to some well loved podcasting co-horts. We discuss their expansion and talk a little trash! A great time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors. Whiskey Neat is brought to you in part by Legent Bourbon - a first-of-its-kind super-premium bourbon that melds Kentucky distilling...
Published 07/16/21
This week we bring back the great conversation we had with Matthew McConaughey on his new book Greenlights. We hate to miss this week but big things are coming. Please bear with us.  ****************************************************************************** We follow up last weeks great discussion with the Bourbon Junkies with the ineffable Matthew McConaughey. We talk about his new memoir, Greenlights. We discuss family, marriage, raising kids and embarrassing ourselves in front of...
Published 07/09/21
Human's relationship with Alcohol is a fascinating one. This one I still down with Edward Slinglerland to discuss his newest book,  Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization This week we pick apart our relationship with alcohol and in particular Alcohol V Religion.  I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and found the book to be no short of profound. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in...
Published 07/02/21
The war rages on in the great Tennessee Whiskey Bourbon debate. For decades it has largely been a debate on one particular Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniels. Well enter Player 2. The genius mind that is Nicole Austin, General Manager and Head Distiller are George Dickel has led the charge in releasing the new 8yr. George Dickel Bourbon. A Bourbon Labeled product from George Dickel for the first time in decades is challenging the notion that Tennessee whiskey is NOT bourbon. Well of course it...
Published 06/25/21
Hey Hey! This week we try something new!Yours truly hosted the central Regional Sagamore Spirits Cocktail Showdown alongside the South Texas Regional Manager, April Coulter!We walk through, make and taste all three Regional Contestants Cocktails who were selected after nearly 4,000 votes were cast.Regional winners receive $500 cash and a two-night stay at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland during the National Finals. The National Finals will take place on September 28th in front...
Published 06/18/21
We are back this week as Houston starts to see a little more light at the end of the tunnel. The Secret Group has re-opened and this week I am joined by returning guests Barry Laminack and Dusti Rhodes. We talk about Barry's upcoming comedy Special and the return of Wheelhouse. A monthly Comedy Game show hosted by Dusti. A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Whiskey Neat is...
Published 06/11/21
This week Brendan Schaub and Shapel Lacey are BACK in Houston to sling jokes and he brings with him David Lucas, Justin Elliott and the beast himself Mark Harley.We talk about his new whiskey coming out, Steroids, Shoes and a little bit of everything else in the world!A good time was had by all.Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Whiskey Neat is brought to you in part by Legent Bourbon - a...
Published 05/28/21
This week Brendan Schaub and Shapel Lacey are BACK in Houston to sling jokes and he brings with him David Lucas, Justin Elliott and the beast himself Mark Harley.We talk about his new whiskey coming out, Steroids, Shoes and a little bit of everything else in the world!A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Whiskey Neat is brought to you in part by Legent Bourbon - a...
Published 05/28/21
*Spoiler Alert*If you have not seen season 5A, this episode is full of spoilers.This week I sit down with Lucifer's D.B. Woodside to discuss all things Lucifer. From Season 5b that drops next week, to the 6th and final season. We discuss fatherhood and the struggles that come with watching our kiddos grow to his asperations of being in the the DC film Universe.And We do it over a few pours from Whistlepig to Prideful Goat and back again.A good time was had by all.Check out our shows merch at...
Published 05/21/21
Anyone hoping to get into the Sourcing game has a mountain of problems and many surprises headed their way. This week I talk with a few folks who have been at every level of sourcing and we discuss the headaches of the game.Smooth Ambler's John Little, Pursuits United's Kenny Coleman and No Finer Spirits and Rolling Fork Rum. We talk through our struggles and have a few laughs along the way. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by...
Published 05/18/21
This week I catch up with two of my favorite Scots.  I am joined by David Allardice and Neil Strachan to discuss the pandemic and of course, William Grant brands, The Balvenie and Glenfiddich.A good time was had by all.Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Check out our shows merch at www.WhiskeyMerch.comWhiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.Amrut...
Published 05/07/21
This week we see a familiar face, from his Daily show "Barry on Deck" which can be found on YouTube every week day, Monday through Friday from 2-4pm Central time, Barry Laminack. He joins us this week to talk about his show, play a little drinking game, which I believe is a first for the show. We drink, we talk politics and sports. A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Check out...
Published 04/30/21
This week! We dive into Brother's Bond Bourbon. The latest brand hitting the market and doing it in the smartest of ways.Ian and Paul have been genuinely the closest of friends for over a decade and have bonded over Bourbon.Two of the nicest of guys decided to make a bourbon, blend it themselves and make one of the most approachable pours currently on the market. Today we dissect it all and talk about the future. A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5...
Published 04/23/21
We had a scheduling issue with this weeks guest so unfortunately we are re releasing a flashback episode with one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. Colman Domingo.Enjoy this weeks episode you may have missed and next week we will be back in studio with Ian Somerhalder and Paul WestleyA good time was had by all.Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Check out our shows merch at www.WhiskeyMerch.comWhiskey...
Published 04/16/21
This week we are in throwback mode due to some moving parts with another exciting project in the works. Rather than leaving you without something to listen to, We are giving you one of the early celebrity interviews we did with Dolph Lundgren that you may have missed. We will be back with interviews with Lucifer's D.B. Woodside and Ian Somerhalder in the next few weeks. So bear with us as we scramble. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you...
Published 04/09/21
This week I sit down with Headlining Comedian and Show Host, Ku Egenti. We talk current events and do it with Todd Grube, Reoccurring Best friend and pain in my ass. Ku is the host of "Standing Room Only" and is one of the silliest guys I know. Check out Ku Egenti on https://kuegenti.carrd.co/ Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.Check out our shows merch at www.WhiskeyMerch.comWhiskey Neat is supported...
Published 04/02/21
Katee Sackhoff's career has spanned more than 20 years and her impact has been undeniable. From Battlestar Galactica to Star Wars: The Mandalorian, She is one of the nicest and happiest people I have had the pleasure to share a drink with. This week we discuss the Mandalorian, her impact on pop culture and our mutual love for Michael Rosenbaum.A good time was had by all. Check out Katee's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/kateesackhoffdotcomWhiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes...
Published 03/19/21
Nate Woodruff is one of the earliest Whiskey Influencers and last year he sold all his worldly possessions to travel the world to take some of the most stunningly brilliant photos of Whiskey in Nature. He has been written about in Forbes and made national headlines with this adventure.  This week we discuss his journey, the day to day issues with living in the wild and some breaking news about his journey coming to an end. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston...
Published 03/12/21
The beginning of a Monthly Roundtable has begun, This week I am joined by Todd, Dan from the Bourbon Junkies, (Sean couldn't make it, he was too busy carrying his own show) and Matt from ADHD Whiskey.  We debate the dumb idea of a Neck Pour as well as everything else Dan has said that has ever been wrong and we had a great time doing it. A great time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following...
Published 03/05/21
We have survived the Frozen apocalypse in Houston and are back finally. Apologies for the week off but we are back to discuss the hell we survived with Todd Grube and Mike Salopek. We taste through rums and Pre WWII  Pennsylvania Rye. A good time was had by all. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors. Check out our shows merch at www.WhiskeyMerch.com (http://www.whiskeymerch.com/) Whiskey Neat is...
Published 02/26/21
This week I am rejoined with long time friends Ian and Cruze from Smokin and Toastin. One of the oldest running spirits podcasts in Houston with nearly 250 episodes over the last 6 years. We catch up, try a few things, argue about pointless things and talk trash about Alan Denny. A good time was had by all.  Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors. Check out our shows merch at www.WhiskeyMerch.com...
Published 02/12/21
This week I sit down with the most prolific pair in Whiskey to ever grace your screen. With more than 650 thousand subscribers and more than 75 million views on YouTube..... today, I sit down with Daniel and Rex from the Whiskey Tribe and Crowded Barrel distillery. We discuss the online community and plans for their future. Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors. Check out our shows merch at...
Published 02/05/21