Best Sir Rod Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 51 - Road Trippin' English Whisky 1:31:09

3h ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Mike and Duncan are joined by Brand Ambassador, legend and all around lovely bloke... "DJ Skip That Bit" aka Sorren Krebs of The English Whisky Distillery.🥃The chaps discuss a road trip around all that England has to offer in the world of Whisky. We also go over Sorrens Pudding Island Drams, Whisky Room 101, 3 bar drams and a whole host of random t…

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Mitchell Pham -Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience in Business 2:17:16

7d ago2:17:16

2:17:16

On this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Mitchell Pham, a Vietnamese-New Zealand Tech innovator and Strategic Advisor. Mitchell shares his remarkable journey from escaping Vietnam as a refugee to becoming a prominent entrepreneur and reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business, including navigating crises, building resi…

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Episode 50 - 50 Pence in Da Pub 53:40

12d ago53:40

53:40

Mike and Duncan celebrate hitting fifty episodes and discuss who they would love to share a dram with... Of course there will be some weirdness. Plus we put the Springbank Local Barley 13 and 11 head to head. Which do we prefer? Plus a debrief on a most controversial Lagg handfill 3 year old Sauternes cask whisky.Thanks to Cliff for the song at the…

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Episode 49 - The Watcher 44:08

12d ago44:08

44:08

Mike and Duncan touch upon the science behind the age old debate of open bottles and also discuss Whisky watch lists. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/honest-to-a-malt/message

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Episode 48 - Yeaster Bunny 46:41

19d ago46:41

46:41

Mike and Duncan chat about a whisky themed Easter and Mike recants his trip to Whisky Live London. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t-shirt designs being added regularly. You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a dram⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you love the content. Honest to a Malt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠po…

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Episode 47 - Tora-Vaguely About Whisky 1:29:27

26d ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Mike and Duncan chat to Stewart Dick, UK Brand Ambassador at Torabhaig Distillery & Mossburn Distillers. We delve into Stew's Pudding Island Drams, Bingo and what he's been drinking, plus a whole host of our usual bants. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t…

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Episode 46 - Celebrity Top Trumps: Sir Rod Stewart Vs Matthew McConaughey 1:15:04

1M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

In the second installment of celebrity top trumps, it's Sir Rod Stewart vs Matthew McConaughey, Wolfies vs Longbranch, whisky vs whiskey. Who will win this round and which whisky will come out top in our blind tasting? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t-shi…

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Misti Landtroop - Managing Director at Palo Alto Networks NZ 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Misti Landtroop is the managing director for Palo Alto Networks in New Zealand, a key global cyber security leader. Misti has spent over 20 years in key leadership roles ranging from early stage start-ups through to Fortune 100 companies, including over a decade at Microsoft. Listen as Misti shares her insights on leadership, career challenges, and…

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Episode 45 - Edin-Brah 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Mike and Duncan recant their recent separate trips to Edinburgh, chatting through top whisky bars, top eats, top people and trainspotting.Plus the guys try the last three Summerton Whisky Club bottles, giving tasting notes, and Duncan Donuts chats with Dan, the Summerton Whisky Club founder, about their latest 10 year old release from Adnams Distil…

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Episode 44 - Allan Les Bleu 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Mike and Duncan have been chatting to Iain Allan, Global Brand Ambassador for Glen Moray. Whisky inventions are pitched. Are they any good? We find out about Iain's ideal Pudding Island stay, what he would banish to whisky room 101, buried bones and a Japanese Glen Moray bar!Iain has crowned The Drouth Cobbler in Elgin as the producer of the best ?…

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Episode 43 - You Were Only Supposed to Blow the Bloody Corks Off 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

*Geeky Whisky Episode Alert*Mike and Duncan discuss their whisky collections...What's open, how many whiskies do they have in each category and what they have closed/tucked away. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t-shirt designs are being added r…

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Episode 42 - Whisky Milkshakes Are The Answer 48:25

3M ago48:25

48:25

Mike & Duncan fancied making whisky shakes so they gave it a crack, trying out different recipes to see which ones they liked the best. Plus the embargo is over... who broke first? Duncan tries a 2014 Ben Nevis 10 year old and harps on about it. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favour…

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Episode 41 - Tesco Whisky 'Every Wee Helps' 56:09

3M ago56:09

56:09

Mike & Duncan evaluate Tesco Whisky online and in-store selections, recant a Lindores flight and the Bimber Santa's Edition 2023. Oh and Duncan is back on the sauce, much to Two Puds delight. Thanks to Tweet Tastings, Lindores Distillery and Bimber Distillery, Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuri…

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Episode 40 - Supe du Jour 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

We've made it to the big four 'O'! Mike & Duncan ponder what super powers would give them the edge in the world of whisky, and generally too, because you would if you could. It's still DryJanuary versus JanuMerry and the buying embargo is causing muchos problemo. Big thanks to Cliff @KingsofYearron for the bot related content in this episode! Give …

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Episode 39 - Hungover at Softplay 1:24:36

3M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Mike & Duncan are joined by Ben (@whiskywithmolly) to chat about being noob dads, fitting in dramming and finding calm in the chaos. Dogs get less of a look in than expected and someone vetoed this episode being called 'Dogging, dadding and dramming' - which is s shame! Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones…

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Episode 38 - Is It Even a Party If It's Just Two People? 52:31

3M ago52:31

52:31

Mike and Duncan see what they can remember from the HTAM Christmas bash and recap the best bottles and bargains had in 2023. Is it even a party if it's just two people? Another embargo has got underway. It turns out Duncan is trying to do Dry January, while Mike is on JanuMerry, and the Twitter bots are getting drunk on folks whisky posts. Check ou…

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Jamie Hunt - Founder & Executive Director of Pressio 58:05

4M ago58:05

58:05

Jamie Hunt, founder of Pressio, co founder of 2XU and professional triathlete, shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur. Discover how Jamie's unwavering passion for retail, ethical business practices, and innovative product development have propelled his ventures to international success.By Paul Spain

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Episode 37 - Stairway to Heaven... Denied 53:36

4M ago53:36

53:36

Mike and Duncan discuss what you need to do in order to get into whisky heaven, who might be guarding those pearly gates and they reveal their very own whisky sins. The chaps discuss their thoughts on some Glen Moray whisky live during the recording and Duncan gives Mike a quiz on the oldest Scottish whisky distilleries. Thanks to Steve Rush from W…

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Episode 36 - Barbie and Kendal 1:00:04

4M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Duncan relays the (new) annual trip up North to Kendal Whisky Festival to Mike, including the lovely people met, bottles tried and 'the dad and his mate in tow'. Mike & Duncan chat about opening your bottles before you get offed by a Toaster, or Hippo. Plus, what what's in our glasses and Mike revels in some first class high jinks with whisky scamm…

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Episode 35 - Too Coull for Scoull 1:17:59

5M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Mike and Duncan chat to Graham Coull, Master Distiller, at Dingle Distillery in Ireland. Join us as we chat internet polls, a love of condiments and of course whisky, and whiskey from both sides of the Irish sea. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t-shirt desig…

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Ben Guerin - Co Founder of Topham Guerin Creative Agency 51:54

5M ago51:54

51:54

Join host Paul Spain in conversation with digital marketing innovator, Ben Guerin, co-founder of the international agency Topham Guerin. Listen as they dive into the challenges and successes of agency growth, the power of social media marketing, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Ben shares insights on leveraging data, reaching new markets…

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Episode 34 - Tales of Drunken Sunken Gold 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

Mike & Duncan chat about the top 10 most expensive whisky bottles ever sold at auction, shipwrecked bottles and ones found in folks' house walls in America. Plus, Mike catches up on the Cu Bocan 15 and (stupidly) calls out Michael Bisping - very daft according to Duncan (who has actually watched UFC). Duncan discusses Talisker X Parley Wilder Seas.…

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Episode 33 - Tell Me What's Ur Flava 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

Mike & Duncan are fresh off a Torabhaig and Mossburn whisky tasting courtesy of Tweettastings. The guys recap their thoughts before getting stuck into a big topic - "Is possible to have categories in whisky that help people pick 'one they like' without having to know regions or distillery profiles?" We shall see. Check out our ⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop…

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Episode 32 - Blind Date Drams with Libby & Paul 1:26:58

6M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Mike & Duncan host Paul Main and Libby Barmby to see what's been in their glasses and up their ars*s. We have a chat and our lovely guests run us through their ideal pudding island trip. Plus in a new and spectacularly bizarre segment we attempt 'Blind Date Drams', where Mike fills in for Cilla!About our guests. Paul Main is a whisky tasting host a…

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Episode 31 - Merch Ado About Nothing 58:30

6M ago58:30

58:30

Mike & Duncan get stuck into discussing brand merchandise and look at what items they love, things they don't need or want, and see what daft or possibly brilliant ideas they can muster up. Plus a listener poses a bold statement to mull over, Cliff has a (another) moan, and the guys discuss what's been in their glass and up their ars*s this week. C…

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Episode 30 - The Screams of Isla(y) 36:25

6M ago36:25

36:25

Do ghosts exist? Mike thinks so and he even has a story to back it up. Duncan, well, he needs some convincing. The guys sip a 30 year old Islay single malt from The Wine Society and have a guess at it's origins. Plus, movies that are actually scary for Halloween, explosive dad moments and how autumn is changing what we drink. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisk…

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Bonus Episode - The OSWAs Rundown 30:56

6M ago30:56

30:56

*Warning* This bonus episode may contain fairly intense whisky discussion. Mike & Duncan do a rundown on the Online Scotch Whisky Awards reviewing the nine categories and picking out two favourites in each. This is ahead of the award ceremony on the 4 November 2023 which you can watch here. We will be watching! Note that voting is closed now. You c…

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Episode 29 - The Longest Lanyard 1:00:50

6M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Mike is on podcast paternity leave being a new dad and Ben (aka @whiskywithmolly) has been drafted in to fill some big boots. Duncan & Ben rifle through whisky festival tips (and fails). Plus, the guys discuss 'top value' independent bottler picks, overly friendly barbers, rip off budget airlines and what's been in their glasses. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠W…

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Episode 28 - Scotch Bonnet on the Rocks 40:22

7M ago40:22

40:22

Mike & Duncan talk about the imminent arrival of someone more important than whisky & perform a 'science' experiment to see if spicy food affects their nosing or tasting experience. Two puds rants about Wales again and apparently his enjoyment of a korma, although maybe he said karma... it's hard to tell. It's possible he dips garlic naan in karma.…

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Episode 27 - Spurred on by Whisky with Paul Hawksbee 1:32:03

7M ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Yaas! Duncan & Mike have an actual bona fide leg end on the podski. Well known in the football and entertainment worlds, Paul Hawksbee is a daily host on Talksport and a comedy writer. The guys explore four simple elements to choosing whisky with Paul: cask type, age, abv and peat or no peat - all whilst sampling on topic drams and nattering away. …

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Episode 26 - Bolly, Robot Toilets and Cutty Sark 38:58

7M ago38:58

38:58

Mike & Duncan have been out out! Cutty Sark whisky celebrates turning 100 in style at the historic and iconic Cutty Sark tea clipper in Greenwich. The guys recant their nights japes and chat about Cutty Sark and Turntable blends. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whi…

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Episode 25 - Dice Dice Maybe 39:37

7M ago39:37

39:37

Mike & Duncan catch up after a horrendous 'laptop plugging in incident' rendered Mike as useful as a potato. He will never get those 10 days of his life back. Duncan talks whisky bargains and tries blind samples Mike sent him. The guys share two new listener stories and discuss how letting dice make decisions for you, doesn't mean you have to be a …

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Episode 24 - Blend it! Blend it! Michael Henry 2:12:15

8M ago2:12:15

2:12:15

Mike & Duncan host special guest Michael Henry, Master Blender, of Glen Scotia, Loch Lomond and Littlemill to explore why grain is misunderstood, the perfect Irish whiskey flight and the get the inside goss on The Sassenach. Plus the usual daft antics and some garage rap. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featu…

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Michael Rebelo - CEO Publicis Groupe Australia & NZ 59:08

8M ago59:08

59:08

In this episode, Paul Spain is joined by Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Group in Australia and New Zealand. Michael takes us on a journey through his fascinating career, from his time in London's advertising industry to his current role with Publicis Group. Join us as we delve into the challenges and opportunities of marketing and digital transfor…

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Episode 23 - Woke up on Dystopian Tuesday 47:13

8M ago47:13

47:13

Mike and Duncan discuss the end of the World, which will obviously start on a Tuesday! From Molatov's to Macallan, sit back and listen whilst co-ordinating your own survival plan and deciding what on earth you will do about the booze you have hoarded. #TheCaskStrengthBoyz #DoomsdayPreppers #RacingSnake #TheProspectOfShitby Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T…

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Episode 22 - Cal-horrific. The Christmas Run-in 34:56

8M ago34:56

34:56

Duncan wants to talk about the calories in whisky (and booze in general). Mike isn't too sure he wants to. The concern is real - Christmas is looming and trouser sizes will need to go up unless something changes. Plus bona fide antenatal tips (erm), Mike's advice on baths (double erm) and a listeners smuggling story recanted. Oh and the usual what'…

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Adrian Palmer - Common Good Coffee and Joyya 43:40

8M ago43:40

43:40

In this episode, Paul Spain chats with Adrian Palmer, general manager of Common Good Coffee and Joyya Collective. Adrian shares his journey of using business as a force for good and building connections globally. Discover the secrets behind their community coffee business, the challenges they face, and their dedication to a better world, where busi…

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Episode 21 - Springbank... Relationship Status: It's Complicated 47:48

8M ago47:48

47:48

Mike and Duncan host a Springbank therapy session (sort of) whilst sipping local barley (preach!). Discover why it's so dang hard to find bottles of the holy Springeth of Banketh. Plus the guys table alternatives for 'when you see the light'. And, something about coping with Keith. You can also read about Why Springbank is so hard to find on our bl…

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Episode 20 - Celebrity Top Trumps: Sam Heughan Vs Jenson Button 53:21

9M ago53:21

53:21

Mike & Duncan kick off celebrity top trumps with Sam vs Jenson and thus, Sassenach vs Coachbuilt. Two blends and two gents. Actor vs driver. Celeb vs Celeb. Who will win this round and which whisky will come out top in our blind tasting? Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork.…

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Episode 19 - Pudding Island Drams 48:44

9M ago48:44

48:44

Mike and Duncan take a trip to Pudding Island where we are stranded for one month. We can only choose one pudding, one whisky (or whiskey), one album and one person to pick us up! Duncan shares some tasting notes on a few Canmore whiskies, and is very fond of the Bunnahabhain 12yo sherry cask and Ardmore 10yo ex-bourbon 10. Plus, a run down of the …

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Episode 18 - Whisky Room 101 48:53

9M ago48:53

48:53

Mike & Duncan try to persuade each other of things in the whisky world that should be banished to room 101 forever! Will they succeed? Plus, Canmore single malt explored, a heart warming moment provided by Glen Scotia in blinddrams and folk that surprise charge people for drams round their house... What on earth is going on people? Check out our ⁠⁠…

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Episode 17 - The Godfather Quattro 48:41

10M ago48:41

48:41

Mike & Duncan experiment making The Godfather Cocktail. The guys re-purpose movie quotes for dramming and ponder whether value should be baked into whisky review scores. Three of the Murray McDavid Benchmark single malt range are tried and discussed. Plus, Mike lays into Elon Musk's Twitter 'revolution'. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with…

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Episode 16 - Last Orders at the Bar... with Dan Humphrey 41:21

10M ago41:21

41:21

Mike & Duncan have a proper pub chat with Dan Humphrey, founder of Summerton Club, over a few drams. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whisky t-shirt designs being added regularly. You can also ⁠⁠buy us a dram⁠⁠ if you love the content. Honest to a Malt ⁠⁠⁠podcast we…

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Episode 15 - Summer Slappers Feat. Summerton Whisky Club (The Black Fox Remix) 1:03:24

10M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Mike and Duncan have a dram and a chinwag with Dan from the ⁠Summerton Whisky Club⁠! The guys are challenged by Youtuber ⁠Jeff Whisky⁠ to pick their top 5 summer whiskies, before being joined by ⁠Black Fox Farm & Distillery⁠. Hailing from a super remote part of Canada, John and Barb chat with us about the new Summerton release, their intriguing end…

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Episode 14 - Bourbon, Brisket and Bourbon Biscuits 29:43

10M ago29:43

29:43

Mike and Duncan chat about getting stuck into National Bourbon Day by sampling lots of bourbon, chefing up a proper 'low and slow' BBQ and smoking somecuban cigars! The guys ponder which place in their heart (and drinks cabinet) bourbon holds and whether longer maturation bourbon whiskey in dunnage or coastal cooler warehouses would close the gap t…

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Episode 12.5 - Let's Get Ready to Dramble - Part 2 41:07

11M ago41:07

41:07

Mike and Duncan continue their chat with Matt McKay of Bimber and Dunphail Distilleries aka The Dramble! We push the conversation on to food pairings, Duncan's dodgy whisky tips, pool and of course Matt's new venture at Dunphail. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Whisky T-Shirt Shop⁠⁠⁠ with #TumblerClub tees and ones featuring our favourite episode artwork. New whi…

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Episode 12 - Let's Get Ready to Dramble - Part 1 1:19:42

11M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Featuring Matt McKay of Bimber and Dunphail Distilleries aka The Dramble! Mike & Duncan play annoying whisky buzzword bingo, pitch The (imaginary) FunkaFunk bottling company 'Dragon's Den style' and chat with Matt about drams, horror flicks, mezcal, craft beer and folk who take pictures of whisky in trees. We were having a lovely time having a chin…

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Episode 11 - Blinded by the Brand 51:25

11M ago51:25

51:25

Mike & Duncan explore why tasting whisky blind is essential to finding out what you really think. Plus, thoughts on the latest Glen Scotia Festival Release 2023 are shared and we chat about #BlindDrams and the Blind Tasting Consortium. Blind Tasting Articles: Wine Tastinghttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/649033/classic-blind-taste-test-commercial…

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Addictive Patterns 55:35

11M ago55:35

55:35

🔥We've got an amazing show for you today! Listen in as Sir Rod and JustTori chat with author Taureca Williams about her book, Addictive Patterns. Learn how to identify what are addictive patterns and how to overcome them. This is one show you won't want to miss 🤩 #AddictivePatterns #OvercomingBadHabits #TheSirRodShow #SirRod #podcast #podcasters #J…

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Breaking Generational Cycles 1:05:07

11M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

🔊 Tune in as Sir Rod & his co-host JustTori have an in-depth conversation with their special guest LaTonia Boykins as she shares her inspiring and profound journey of breaking generational cycles. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation filled with lessons and motivation! 💪 Listen now to this amazing episode of The Sir Rod Show podcast. ⏰…

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