Take a forward thinking woman who wanted to create her own brand rather than pour her energies into someone else’s. An exacting pallet. A determination, ambition and a desire to focus totally on rye, and you get Wendy Peveich from Archer Eland.

Join us, Wendy and five amazing bottles that we explored on Whiskey Business along with a great story on how a former cardiovascular nurse was introduced to spirits via a bottle of Blantons and decided she could bring something different to world. She has, and remarkably so. Enjoy this edition of Whiskey Business as much as we did making it happen.

With 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.

Whiskey 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.

It’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…”

“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!

Whiskey 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 mutual
film 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.

The 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.

Whiskey 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!

The 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.

Eric 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.

Hope 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!