There’s been a whole lot of smoke in recent weeks about the Philadelphia 76ers trying to pursue James Harden when he hits free agency this summer. According to a new report by Shams Charania of The Athletic, Philly might be able to get a reunion between Harden and Daryl Morey a little bit earlier than that.
Charania reports that the Sixers are expected to see if they can convince the Brooklyn Nets to part ways with their star guard. The catch: Brooklyn is apparently open to the idea of having a conversation, one that would theoretically involve sending Ben Simmons to the Nets.
With the NBA trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the 76ers are expected to pursue Harden in the coming days and the Nets are believed to be open to discussing a deal, sources with knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. There’s expectation that both the 76ers and Nets will engage in dialogue on a deal around Simmons for Harden this week, multiple sources say, with Philadelphia holding a chest of role players in Seth Curry, Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle that could sweeten a potential package. Still, there’s no urgency for Nets officials, who have had the steadfast belief that the current core, as is, has the means necessary for a championship. However, it’s believed that an opening exists should an offer elevate the team and make the roster more well-rounded as the franchise pursues a championship.
The two teams are heading in different directions right now. While Philly has not had Simmons’ services this season as he looks for a trade, the Sixers have won seven of their last 10 and moved to third place in the Eastern Conference, with only one game separating them and the 1-seed. The Nets, meanwhile, have dropped six in a row and have fallen all the day down to sixth place, and there’s only a 1.5 game cushion between themselves and a spot in the play-in tournament.
Previously, it had been reported that Brooklyn wasn’t interested in taking calls on Harden before the deadline.
When Cordae released his second album From A Bird’s Eye View a few weeks ago, one of the clear standout tracks was “Chronicles” featuring H.E.R. and Lil Durk. It became an instant favorite from the album and hopefully, he continues moving in that soulful direction on his future output. Until then, though, fans can be thankful that when the Maryland rapper agreed to appear on A Colors Show, the popular YouTube music channel, he brought a simmering solo rendition of “Chronicles” with him.
Of course, the running theme of A Colors Show stems from the vibrant backgrounds that artists perform before, and in Cordae’s, the cool, sky blue backdrop accents the mellow vibe of the song. Without his guest artists, it’s down to him to sing the chorus — a task he’s suited for, showing off his vocal range as he tunes in completely with his eyes closed, feeling the vibe.
Before the album’s release, Cordae also performed “Chronicles” as part of his stripped-down set for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, while fans will be able to catch him performing it live on his From A Bird’s Eye View Tour which began last night in Dallas and runs through March 19.
Watch Cordae’s performance of “Chronicles” for A COLORS Show above.
Cordae is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
After a thrilling 2021 WNBA season that saw the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky go from the do-or-die first round all the way to the WNBA Finals, both teams fortified their rosters with intriguing new pieces in the first week of free agency. Meanwhile, elite players like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Arike Ogunbowale re-upped with their teams, setting the stage for what should be a wide-open championship race in 2022.
Here are our grades for what each team did in the first week of free agency:
Atlanta Dream: C+
The headline for Atlanta is re-signing Tiffany Hayes, who after opting out of the Bubble season in 2020 picked up where she left off for the Dream in 2021, putting up production and efficiency numbers in line with her All-Star campaign in 2017. At 32, Hayes doesn’t necessarily figure to be part of Atlanta’s nucleus as they continue to rebuild, but she is a franchise icon, having played in the city her entire career at a high level and becoming a prominent figure in the city’s basketball community. The Dream also re-signed Monique Billings and Nia Coffey and traded for backup center Kia Vaughn, but they lost longtime defensive anchor Elizabeth Williams. Atlanta’s season will be about whether new ownership, a new general manager, and a new head coach can align on a vision for the franchise.
Chicago Sky: Incomplete
There may be no greater drama in the WNBA right now than the alleged standoff between the 2021 champion Sky and star point guard Courtney Vandersloot. Russian basketball powerhouse UMMC Ekaterinburg is reportedly considering paying Vandersloot for the 2022 WNBA season in order to keep her fresh and committed to their team come next winter. This comess after Chicago’s offer to re-sign Vandersloot, who is coming off an All-Star campaign and made close to the veteran maximum in 2021, was reportedly “disrespectful” in Vandersloot’s eyes. It’s a move Ekat has made before, paying Diana Taurasi her WNBA salary in 2015 when she, like Vandersloot, was 33 in the tail end of her prime. WNBA players make millions overseas and relative pennies in the U.S.
While the Vandersloot drama (which likely explains why her wife, Allie Quigley, is also still a free agent) makes it impossible to grade Chicago’s offseason, the Sky have done well to tune up their title team on the margins. They re-signed Finals MVP Kahleah Copper to a lucrative new deal that locks her in long-term, and they replaced departed starting center Stefanie Dolson with 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman. Candace Parker isn’t going anywhere. And in a trade Thursday, the Sky also acquired point guard Julie Allemand, a similar player to Vandersloot and a teammate of Meesseman’s on the Belgian national team.
Connecticut Sun: A
Connecticut has kept its championship core intact remarkably well, as Jonquel Jones, Alyssa Thomas, and Jasmine Thomas have now all been teammates in Connecticut since 2016. They will stay that way for longer now that 2021 WNBA MVP Jones is back on a two-year max deal. Add in likely Hall of Famer DeWanna Bonner and solid drafting over the years and you get a pretty good idea of how the Sun have been in at least the WNBA semifinals for the past three seasons. They are rock solid.
If anything, their continuity got even better in free agency as they brought back fan favorite Courtney Williams on a reasonable one-year deal, the second-leading scorer from their 2019 Finals team. Williams won’t help Connecticut’s shooting woes, but she may be able to bring some juice to their defense, which was pulled apart by the Sky in last year’s semifinals.
Dallas Wings: A
Could Dallas finally put a core together and move forward? They signed franchise centerpiece Arike Ogunbowale to an extension on her rookie contract, and for the first time in a long time, the Wings have opted for a quiet offseason. That will be refreshing to fans who watched the team flail for a half-decade, ruining relationships with both Skylar Diggins-Smith and Liz Cambage and ultimately tearing down a playoff team.
After a postseason berth in 2021, Dallas has a chance to build a promising young team around Ogunbowale, with the likes of Satou Sabally, Marina Mabrey, and Allisha Gray blossoming last year. And that’s not to mention Charli Collier and Awak Kuier, the versatile post players Dallas drafted in 2021.
Indiana Fever: B
Since the legendary Tamika Catchings retired from her playing career, the Fever have been caught in purgatory. For every promising move they make, there seem to be one or two head-scratchers that hold them back. Such was the case this offseason, as Catchings (now general manager) wowed WNBA fans by releasing 2021 No. 4 overall pick Kysre Gondrezick after a rookie season in which she played just 19 games. But Catchings followed that up by getting fantastic value on the trade market, sliding in as the third team in the Chicago-Phoenix deal that sent Allemand to the Sky.
That trade landed the Fever three first-round picks, plus two more second-rounders. It sets Indiana up to own the 2022 WNBA Draft, with the second, seventh, and 10th overall picks at their disposal. This class has an incredible top-three of blue chip prospects, and this deal could really help the Fever jump start a rebuild that has gone on too long.
Las Vegas Aces: A+
Take a team that was first in offense and second in defense in 2021, add in Becky Hammon as head coach, and it’s hard not to be bullish on the Aces’ chances to finally win their first championship in 2022. Las Vegas will bring back 2020 MVP A’ja Wilson on a maximum two-year deal in addition to a tremendous supporting cast that includes Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, and Jackie Young. They have the best blend of talent in the WNBA.
Of course, the elephant in the room for the Aces despite their prolific roster is the likely departure of Liz Cambage, who has seemingly not had discussions on a new contract with the team and this week publicly criticized the contract Hammon to head to Las Vegas. But while the Aces did play better in 2021 with Cambage on the floor, their fortunes have always been tied to Wilson. When Wilson was the sole star big on the roster in 2020, she won MVP and took Las Vegas to the Finals. A more perimeter-oriented version of this team without Cambage should be just fine.
Los Angeles Sparks: B-
A year after sending two young prospects to Chicago for point forward Gabby Williams, the Sparks sent Williams to Seattle without ever seeing her take the floor in purple and gold. In exchange, they received shooting forward Katie Lou Samuelson and this year’s No. 9 pick, but many of the bigger dominos are still yet to fall for L.A., as the future of Chiney Ogwumike is uncertain, and rumors linger about whether Cambage could ultimately wind up with the Sparks.
Minnesota Lynx: B
It’s impossible to be too down on the Lynx after they announced franchise icon Sylvia Fowles will return for her 15th and final season in 2022. But the big problem for Minnesota remains that they do not have a player they trust to go get a bucket late in a playoff-type environment. Rookie of the Year Crystal Dangerfield is seemingly too small, while recent additions Aerial Powers and Kayla McBride don’t have the shot creation juice and All-Star Napheesa Collier doesn’t fully have the trust of the coaching staff in those spots. The Lynx added veteran Angel McCoughtry, but after several major injuries in the past few seasons, she doesn’t figure to be a clear solution to that issue.
New York Liberty: A
New York added one of the winningest coaches in WNBA history in Sandy Brondello, then signed a new center in Stefanie Dolson who should fit beautifully into Brondello’s offense, which is driven by post players who can screen, pass, and shoot from the elbow. All that’s left is for former No. 1 overall pick Sabrina Ionescu to take a long-awaited leap.
Phoenix Mercury: A-
Once again, Phoenix is swinging for a moonshot. After failing to develop former top-10 pick Alanna Smith and declining an option on her, the Mercury are diving head-on into building a super team. They offloaded inconsistent guard Bria Hartley in the three-way deal with Chicago and Indiana, which gave them the cap flexibility to sign another younger player, former All-Star wing Diamond DeShields. The move also created space to add another high-level player in future Hall of Fame inductee Tina Charles, adding even more firepower and star status to the roster.
How those two fit with Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and co. remains to be seen, as does the impact of newcomer head coach Vanessa Nygaard, but the Mercury can’t be faulted for not trying. This could be Taurasi’s final season, and everyone in Phoenix wants one more ring.
Seattle Storm: B+
That was too close for comfort. Both of Seattle’s star free agents, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart, took meetings with New York before returning to the Storm on one-year deals. That means they will once again be title contenders in 2022, but after what will likely be the final season of the legendary Sue Bird’s career, the Storm dynasty could finally fracture. In the meantime, newly added role players Gabby Williams and Briann January should give Seattle solid depth to make another run.
Washington Mystics: A
The Mystics have been smart so far, re-signing young All-Star Myisha Hines-Allen and stockpiling familiar faces for depth and defense. But really, this grade jumps to an A because of the positive news surrounding 2019 MVP Elena Delle Donne, who told reporters recently that she has been pain-free for months following years of back injuries, and is in “phenomenal” shape physically.
It’s a bright spot in the music industry that artists are beginning consider the climate impact that their tour schedules have and are taking steps to help. Buses and airplanes burn A LOT of fuel and it’s flat out no bueno for the planet and our receding ozone layer. Coldplay famously chose to to tour their album Everyday Life in 2019 citing environmental concerns. Like Coldplay, Ed Sheeran is also looking for ways to make touring sustainable for the environment and plans on taking an electric camper fan on his next tour. Now Big Thief, one of the biggest (and quite frankly, best) bands on the indie circuit, are doing their part.
The band announced on Twitter that they will be contributing 1% of their gross touring income from this year and last year as well to EarthPercent. The charity was founded by ambient music demigod Brian Eno and as the band explains, gives funds “to organizations fighting the climate emergency in the most impactful ways.” This is a timely decision as Big Thief is set to go out on tour later this month in support of their new album out next week, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You.
Hello. We are now contributing 1% of our gross touring income to @earthpercentorg, including income from last year’s US tour. We are grateful to be part of this group which will grant $ to organizations fighting the climate emergency in the most impactful ways. pic.twitter.com/ebiAHNmMa3
The band went on to say that “The hope is that something like this could spread to our peers, especially those making money and maybe even become a standard for artists and those around the music industry (labels, DSPs, publishers, managers, booking agents, etc).” Which is really the best net result of their effort, as well as what Coldplay and Sheeran have been championing: Lead by example and hope that others take note. Bravo Big Thief.
For more information on EarthPercent, visit their website at earthpercent.org.
Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
David Lynch has joined the cast of Steven Spielberg‘s semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age film, The Fabelmans. Lynch’s role is top-secret, but, knowing him, it will probably be absurdly wonderful. The Fabelmans is loosely based on Spielberg’s upbringing in Arizona when he first found an interest in movies.
The all-star ensemble cast includes Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch, Sam Rechner, Oakes Fegley, Chloe East, Julia Butters, among others. Williams and Dano are reportedly taking the role of Spielberg’s parents, while Rogen’s part is a reference to Spielberg’s uncle. Newcomer Gabriel LaBelle will star as Sammy, who is based on Spielberg himself. The film began production last summer, and is expected to hit theaters this Thanksgiving.
This is the first time the two iconic directors have worked together, despite working in similar circles. Spielberg is fresh off the press tour for 2021’s smash West Wide Story,which was adapted by a screenplay by longtime collaborator Tony Kushner, who also co-wrote The Fabelmans.
With 2 Chainz dropping his new album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, today, the Atlanta rapper dropped by The Late Show for a stirring performance of “Lost Kings” featuring Lil Durk and Sleepy Rose. The song addresses America’s prevalent problem with gun violence — particularly when the victims are young Black men — while the performance was offered as a tribute to several of the rappers who were slain in the past few years, including Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, and Young Dolph, photos of whom are projected behind the performers.
Along with last night’s performance, the rollout for Dope Don’t Sell Itself included the release of videos for “Million Dollars Worth Of Game” featuring 42 Dugg, “Pop Music” with Beatking and Moneybagg Yo, and the “Laffy Taffy”-sampling “Neighbors Know My Name,” as well as an eyebrow-raising freestyle over Pharcyde’s “Passin’ Me By” on the LA Leakers radio show. The album itself has already received rave reviews on Twitter, and features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Stove God Cooks, Symba, Swae Lee, and more. Before the album’s release, 2 Chainz claimed that it would be his last trap-focused album and if that’s true, he’s bowing out at the top of his game.
Watch 2 Chainz’s “Lost Kings” performance on The Late Show above. Some artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The world of whisk(e)y is expanding at breakneck speed. There’s a seemingly endless stream of new releases and news daily, especially when you consider all the regions around the world experiencing their own unique whiskey booms right now. It’s a lot to get your head around and whiskey podcasts can be a good way to get into the scene and make sense of it all.
I tend to listen to a lot of whiskey podcasts throughout the week. I want to be up to date on what’s going on in the world of whiskey, get tips for my own collection/investments, and learn about bottles that I might want to actually drink. While there’s no single source for all the whiskey news from every region/style, there are plenty of great whiskey-focused podcasts out there that really dive deep into their local regions (meaning that if you want to be on top of whiskey worldwide, you’ll need a few sources).
Below, I’m listing 18 whiskey podcasts that I really dig. Most of these are in my regular rotation. But let’s face it, we all only have so much time in the day — so I’ve ranked these podcasts according to how much I listen to them. Each one has its own vibe and might be a little more your jam more than others. So go through the list, see what stands out to you, and dive in.
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The Capital City Bourbon Show is more than just another “bourbon” podcast. Host Luke Grabowski covers all things whiskey-related from, yes, bourbon to cocktails to booze in general. The show is interview-based (with some huge names in the industry) but always feels like you’re sitting down at a kitchen table to taste some whiskey and chat with friends.
Lifelong friends Brad and Bob host a great mash-up podcast. Each week, they drop a new episode of Film & Whiskey wherein they review a classic movie alongside a bottle of whiskey. The whiskeys range from bourbons to scotches and everything in between and the films are always stone-cold classics. The thrust of the show really is the easy-going nature of the two hosts cutting it up about movies they love (or not) and the whiskeys that pair nicely with them (or not).
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‘Chef / Rebel 100‘ is an easy entry point for the show. It’s a fun listen in that the movie they’re reviewing/watching is a quick and easy watch that leaves a lot of space to talk about food, flavors, and whiskey.
Comedian Jesse Jones hosts this deep dive podcast with a lot of humor and respect for whiskey (it’s a refreshing mix). Each episode of Bourbon Showdown Podcast finds Jones interviewing a big-name whiskey distiller, producer, or aficionado. It’s always a breezy and fun chat that’s never boring and deeply rewarding to listen to.
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‘Ryan Perry – Heaven’s Door Whiskey‘ is where I’d jump in. It’s a great example of Jones’ style and offers a cool behind-the-scenes look at Bob Dylan’s famed whiskey brand (which we love and really isn’t a boring cash grab!).
Hosts AJ, Paul, and Connor lead easy-going discussions about all things bourbon straight from Kentucky (and beyond). While Bourbon With Friends does center on bourbon and that world (with great interviews), recently they started stretching into great travel-related episodes from Ireland and Scotland.
It’s a well-rounded show that’s growing, is what I’m getting at.
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‘Woodinville Whiskey Co.‘ is a classic episode. Ariel Jahn of Woodinville drops in to talk all about Washington’s premiere distillery and how they’re shaking things up out there.
Hosts Pamela Dobbin and Chelsey Belec created Dram Fine as a bridge of sorts between the world of whisky and whisky newbies. The show is very accessible, in that you don’t need any previous knowledge about whisky to enjoy the show — plus you won’t be inundated with an overwhelming amount of insider information. The show really is an easy listen for anyone looking to get into whisky more deeply or anyone looking for a fresh perspective with great interview guests, whisky reviews, and takes on the industry.
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‘How I learned to stop worrying and love independent bottlers‘ finds Dobbin and Belec interviewing Douglas Laing Global ambassador Stuart Baxter about what independent bottlers actually do when sourcing and creating whisky. It’s damn near essential listening, especially if you’re a little shaky on what non-distiller producers get up to.
John Hughes hosts the Embellish Podcast which, refreshingly, doesn’t have a whiskey-related name. Hughes generally hosts each episode solo with guests dropping in now and then. The thrust is a chat about the state of the industry, bottle reviews, and even whiskey travelogues.
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‘Travel Log: North Carolina Whisk(e)y‘ focuses on Hughes’ trip to Fainting Goat Distillery in North Carolina. The episode is actually pretty outside the box for the general feel of the series but a good listen for Hughes’ style and a good place to get unique information about a less-talked-about section of American whiskey making.
Whiskey Chats is hosted by Laurie O’Dwyer and has a pretty tight focus on all things Irish whiskey. O’Dwyer’s podcast ranges from in-depth and fun interviews with the people making Irish whiskey to the bar owners who are serving that tipple to his own musing on bottles, the industry, and whiskey in general.
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‘My Chat with John O’Donovan from Irish Malts‘ is a great place to start. It’s a good introduction to both the podcast and what’s happening in Irish whiskey at the moment via the retail side of the business.
Cask Chasers is one of the most comprehensive whisk(e)y podcasts there is. Co-hosts Katie, Bobby, and Aaron are the crew, and their pod dives into pretty much every aspect of the world of whisk(e)y from all over the world through interviews with the people making, selling, and drinking the stuff all around the world. It’s always a blast to listen to and you’ll always come away from each episode having learned so much.
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‘Cask Chasers Faves!‘ is where you want to jump in. It’s a fun listen as each co-host talks about their number one pour, amongst other things.
Host Matt Drew has a clear focus with Single Malt Matters — American single malt whisk(e)y. Drew’s focus on all things American single malt makes for a very educational podcast listen. Drew pulls in some of the biggest names in the industry who are pushing American single malt in new directions while leaning into the style’s heritage.
Co-hosted by Manuel Hund, Miriam Kasus, and Martin Kasus (prepare yourself for German accents!), this is one of the best podcasts for Scotch whisky out there, full stop. Each episode is a deep dive into a different distillery around Scotland with an interview with an expert from that distillery. All of that adds up to this being one of the best pods for Scotch whisky knowledge while also feeling transportation from time to time, scratching that travel itch for Scotland.
Not for nothing, but Inside Whisky also wins major points for the best podcast logo.
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‘Inside Springbank with Nicole Lindsay‘ is that deep dive whisky podcast you’re looking for. The episode finds the hosts chatting with Springbank’s Marketing Manager about what makes the Campbeltown whisky so amazing and, well… Scottish. It’s a great listen about a phenomenal distillery that’ll leave you searching for bottles of Springbank every time you’re at the liquor store.
Whiskey Neat is on the radio in Houston, but it’s really a podcast at its core. Hosted by Kristopher Hart (whiskey journalist and Managing Director at Houston Whiskey Social), the show is a great interview format podcast. Hart’s status in the industry means he gets to interview some of the biggest and coolest names both in making whiskey and people who love whiskey (especially celebrities). All of that adds up to a must-listen show if you’re even tangentially interested in the whiskey world.
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‘Ep 161 Nicole Austin and the mystery of the Tennessee Bourbon‘ is a great example of Hart’s insider access but also his open-minded look at the world of whiskey (the conversation dives into old coding about Tennessee whiskey not being “bourbon” in order to dispel that misconception).
The interview is also a great look into the work Nicole Austin is doing down in Tullahoma, Tennessee to push American whiskey forward.
Dads Drinking Bourbon is pretty much essential listening if you’re into anything American whiskey related. The duo, John and Zeke, is based in Nashville and provides a great insight into the scene there — they know everybody. But it’s much more than just Tennessee whiskey and bourbon chat. There are great tasting notes/reviews, interviews, and insights into the state of the industry.
This is a truly breezy and informative listen, every single time.
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‘Interview: All things Wild Turkey with Joann Street‘ is the perfect jump-in point. Street, one of the youngest members of the Russell clan working today, drops in for a chat. The whole episode is like sitting in on old friends as they catch up and drink some serious bourbon.
Bourbon Lens is hosted by yet another trio, Jake, Michael, and Scott. The hosts have a focus on Kentucky and bourbon but stretch their podcasting legs into all things whiskey from Ireland to Portland single malts to Texas bourbons to everything in between. The hook here is that the crew behind Bourbon Lens has excellent access to distilleries and bottlers all over the country (and especially Kentucky), which gives the listener a true insider’s view of these whiskey experiences.
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‘159: Is Bottled in Bond Important to the Modern Bourbon Drinker?‘ is a great place to start as it focuses on the three hosts talking about bourbon semantics like “bottled in bond” and drinking reviewing cheap bottled in bond bourbons. It’s a great way to get to know the crew.
Famed whisk(e)y writer Mark Gillespie hosts WhiskyCast. Each episode is an insider’s look into the world of whisk(e)y from various regions all over the world. Some of the biggest names in the industry drop in for interviews and chats about their respective corners of that industry, making this pretty much a must-listen pod for any whiskey lover.
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‘Climate Change’s Impact On Scotch Whisky‘ is a great entry point in that the episode really highlights how deep this podcast goes. Gillespie brings in a climate change researcher and distiller to speak about how that issue is going to not only impact the industry but the people who rely upon it for their livelihoods, alongside a broad news review covering everything from Diageo’s new Chinese distillery to EU trade tariffs on American whiskeys ending (for now).
Richard Goslan, the editor of Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s magazine Unfiltered, hosts this deep dive whisky podcast. Due to Goslan’s high standing in the whisky community, he has access to the highest echelons of the scene. That, in turn, makes this an essential podcast for anyone looking to get deep info on Scotch whisky across the board.
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‘Episode 31: Charlie MacLean MBE‘ is where to start. For one, MacLean is a legendary whisky writer, commentator, and personality who’s seen it all. He’s an amazing raconteur and that makes this episode a must, in general. Moreover, MacLean and Goslan have a really meaningful chat about the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, which might make you consider joining the prestigious club.
The Fred Minnick Show is the gold standard of American whiskey knowledge and reviews, especially bourbon. Minnick — a much-lauded whiskey writer, historian, and curator — hosts one of the most popular podcasts on whiskey, full-stop. Minnick’s status in the industry also allows his show to really tap into big-name whiskey lovers to talk about their love of certain bourbons and whiskeys and taste them on the show with Minnick, which is always a good time.
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‘Actor Jeffrey Wright | ‘Story Can Carve Through Misinformation’ | Uncle Nearest‘ is the perfect example of The Fred Minnick Show. In just under an hour, you’ll be lulled into a sense of ease as famed actor Jeffrey Wright talks with Minnick about Nearest Green, bourbon and Tennessee whiskey history, and Wright’s work with Fawn Weaver and Uncle Nearest in creating one of the hottest whiskey brands of the past couple of years.
Whiskey Lore: The Interviews is hosted by author Drew Hannush (Whiskey Lore’s Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon: Learn, Plan, Taste, Tour). Hannush’s podcast takes a deep dive into all things whiskey (from all over the world) through interviews with the most interesting people behind the scenes, stills, history, and whiskey we love.
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‘Starward Whisky’s Founder Dave Vitale // Australian Whisky‘ is a great place to start. It’ll give you the perfect example of Hannush’s show and style while also giving you some seriously cool insight into Aussie whiskey from one of the region’s biggest names.
Bourbon Pursuit is one of the most important American whiskey podcasts right now. Kenny Coleman and Ryan Cecil’s brand touches on both a podcast slate of several shows and, now, their own line of great whiskeys. Focusing on the podcasts, Coleman and Cecil record Whiskey Quickies which are 60-second bottle reviews, a weekly show where they welcome a guest (which has an introduction segment from Fred Minnick), another weekly show called “This Week in Bourbon” (which is just Coleman and Cecil going over the industry news from the week), and a semi-regular roundtable discussions with retailers, distillers, reviewers, and the Bourbon Pursuit team.
This is where you go to get everything you need about bourbon (and rye) from people who care deeply about the industry that they’re in.
It’s hard to separate the character from the actor, but it can be harder when it’s someone so convincing, like the cold-hearted cat lady Angela Martin from NBC’s The Office. Played by Angela Kinsey, the actress now hosts a podcast with real life pal Jenna Fisher, aka Pam from he hit series, and the real-life Angela could not be any different from her on-screen persona.
Kinsey recently told Page Six that fans would be discouraged to meet her, since she has “resting b*tch face” that resembles her character. “In real life, I’m super chatty. I love to talk anyone up, but people would see me and not approach me.” This is the polar opposite of Angela Martin, who took pride in offending her peers.
Kinsey often travelled with real life friend and former accountant co-star Brian Baumgartner, who played the lovable goof Kevin. Fans would be excited to see Kevin, but not so much Angela. “They’re like, ‘Oh no, Angela’s here. We better behave.’”
The actress, who also starred in Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show Never Have I Ever,recalls how the fans often rooted for the main couple Jim and Pam, but detested Angela and Dwight’s love affair on the show. “Rainn [Wilson] and I used to crack up because Jenna and John as Jim and Pam would get press, it would be like, ‘Oh, Jim and Pam, this week they’re getting engaged on ‘The Office.’ And everyone would be like on the comment board, ‘Oh, I can’t wait. Jim and Pam, yay!’
“And then when it would be like, ‘Dwight and Angela revealed to be having a kid,’ and everyone would be like, ‘Ew.’ So, Jim and Pam got, ‘Aw’ and Dwight and Angela got, ‘Ew.’ That just tickles me.”
In an unfortunate move for Captain Marvel fans, Brie Larson is the latest celebrity to start shilling NFTs, and the situation is already getting ugly. Despite watching Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, and the cringe-inducing pairing of Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon get roasted alive on social media, Larson waded into the cryptocurrency waters by announcing she changed her Twitter profile to a recently purchased NFT.
Larson’s timing couldn’t have been worse. Not even an hour earlier, former The O.C. and Gotham star Ben McKenzie fired off a viral tweet that linked to an article warning people about the dangers of listening to Hollywood celebs:
I’m just a former teen idol standing here (alone?) asking people to consider downside risk and the possibility of fraud. I hope I’m wrong, but pretty sure we’ll find out soon enough. Good luck folks – don’t take financial advice from celebs, including me. https://t.co/d250lrJgvk
The article even included further advice from McKenzie, who has become a high-profile crypto/NFT skeptic, to the degree he regularly writes about it online:
McKenzie has since written more for Slate alongside journalist Jacob Silverman, with whom he is collaborating on a book about cryptocurrency. The thesis generally boils down to the title of that first column: “Celebrity crypto shilling is a moral disaster.” Even if crypto and blockchain technology have great potential, McKenzie states, the executives, venture capitalists and celebrities pushing them “haven’t earned your trust — or your money.”
McKenzie’s advice would soon come in handy as Larson revealed herself as the latest NFT pusher, prompting a wave of backlash on Twitter. Even people who defended Larson from the excessive online vitriol she experienced during Captain Marvel‘s 2019 release couldn’t bring themselves to back her on this one.
We’d also like to express our deepest condolences to the tweet below, which couldn’t have aged more poorly in such a short amount of time. It honestly hurt to see this.
Brie Larson does not deserve to be roasted the way she is. Like here she is just chilling, not shilling for NFTs like everyone else. This should be encouraged. https://t.co/Suh0qPMwNx
The Kanye West and Kim Kardashian drama continued after he criticized her for allowing their daughter North on TikTok and she responded by calling out his relentless attacks on social media. West doubled down after his ex-wife’s response, again accusing her of sicking security on him at their daughter’s birthday party and of making him take a drug test. He also claims she accused him of stealing from her home, which, again, is across the street from his, and questioned her assertion that she is the main care provider for the children.
“What do you mean by ‘main provider?’” he wrote in a post on Instagram with a screenshot of Kim’s earlier post. “America saw you try to kidnap my daughter on her birthday by not providing the address You put security on me inside of the house to play with my son then accused me of stealing I had to take a drug test after Chicago’s party cause you accused me of being on drugs Tracy Romulus stop manipulating Kim to be this way…”
Tracy Romulus is Chief Marketing Officer of KKW Brands, the corporate entity through which Kardashian manages her beauty, clothing, and fragrance lines. While Romulus obviously has Kim’s ear as her business partner, Kanye’s comments overlook a lot of facts over the last few years, mainly in the area of his own erratic behavior. While he’s pushed back on characterizations that he’s “crazy,” it doesn’t seem that anyone has ever called him that other than himself.
Kanye responds to Kim Kardashian, claims she accused him of being on drugs and stealing:
“America saw you try to kid nap my daughter on her birthday by not providing the address. You put security on me inside of the house to play with my son then accused me of stealing,” pic.twitter.com/Yh4UGDG6pD
In Kim’s earlier statement, she wrote, “I wish to handle all matters regarding our children privately and hopefully, he can finally respond to the third attorney he has had in the last year to resolve any issues amicably.” If anything, it seems the only thing she wants from Kanye is to behave like an adult.
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