Zane's World

Host, actor, and TV personality, Brian Unger, joins us on Happy Hour with Zane & Dunn to discuss a top secret new show that he and Zane have been working on. We can't divulge too much, but we can say that Brian and Zane will be hosting and blowing things up. We also get a special treat as our favorite mixoligist, Jacopo Falleni, stops by to make us an amazing new cocktail with pomegranate and coconut, which is aptly named One Above Platinum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Continuing on with our streak of Emmy award winners, Tom Caltabiano, writer/producer of Everybody Loves Raymond joins us on the show. We also keep our guests from last show captive as Paul Mecurio and Joe DeRosa are forced to be Dan's co-hosts. Paul and Tom recap their last meeting at Woodstock 94', we all taste and rate Alyesbury Duck Vodka, and discuss popping the scotch cherry and drinking in the world of fine spirits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

The Happy Hour studio is loaded with comedic talent today as Paul Mecurio and Joe DeRosa stop by for a few laughs. Our guest co-host DeRosa is known for his no holds barred wit, which is on full display on his new comedy album, You Will Die, out now.  Emmy and Peabody award winning former The Daily Show writer Paul Mecurio hosts The Paul Mecurio Show on the Sideshow Network. Paul tells us what it was like working with both Craig Kilborn and Jon Stewart at The Daily Show, and recounts an amazing story about meeting Sir Paul McCartney and getting the living legend to appear on his podcast. Then to spice things up, the guys play some pop culture trivia with punishment shots in a new game called "For Realz or Bullshit." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

We have an amazing music treat for all of you as Suzanne Santo & Ben Jaffe of Honey Honey stop by the studio to share a few songs and even grace us with a live performance. This talented duo is currently touring with Jake Bugg  and will be performing a live stream concert on October, 14th on Stageit.com. We also have Oliver Cooper filling in for Zane as co-host and we taste and rate the new Limited Edition Captain Morgan® Sherry Oak Finish Spiced Rum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Tory Belleci of MythBusters and Blow It Up joins us today to talk about the joys of science and, well, blowing things up. Tory explains how he first broke into the film industry and became a model builder for many big blockbusters including The Matrix and Star Wars prequels. This leads us into a Star Wars discussion which brings out Zane's true inner nerd. Then Zane and Tory recap the great times of the Los Angeles Chug premiere party which included plenty of drinks, silly pictures, funny hats, and Zane "injuring" himself for a photo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

National Vodka Day is tomorrow (October 4th) but we're celebrating early with special guest Jeremy Luke from the new film Don Jon. Jeremy also has a lead role in Frank Darabont's upcoming TV mini-series, Mob City. Filling in for Zane is our ol' pal Oliver Cooper. Oliver stole last year's mega-party movie Project X and has a prominent role in the new Ben Affleck-Justin Timberlake thriller Runner Runner. We sample and review a number of different flavored vodkas including whipped cream, salted caramel and -- yikes!-- tobacco....yes, tobacco.  Regular and menthol-flavored. Turns out Oliver and Jeremy have both worked with actor Louis Lombardi (The Sopranos, 24), so we give him a call to close out the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

The man, the myth, the legend himself, Steve McKenna joins us again for today's podcast. Zane and Dan are also reunited and decided to celebrate the only way they know how, with drinks! They start with a nice bottle of a 2009 Cabernet from Tanner Dafoe Wines and also get the creator, Jeff Tanner, on the phone for an interview. Then, we dive into a new segment for Zane & Dunn where the guys will review and rate new beverages in the alcohol scene. For today's review we have Angel's Envy Cask Strength bourbon and E & J XO brandy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

We are joined by a couple of bad asses today as actors Douglas Spain, Joseph Julian Soria, and Walter Perez of the new film, Mission Park, visit us in the studio. Zane promptly gives them scotch and they open up about the new film which is now playing in select theaters.  Speaking of scotch, this episode is brought to you by Laphroaig Whisky which will be holding their 7th annual Laphroaig Live tasting event in New York and streaming the entire event online tonight (9/26/2013) at 8pm EST. We also get a special segment with Zane's old sidekick, Steve McKenna, recorded while they were filming in Vienna, Italy for Zane's new show Chug! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Amazing actor and OK bowler, Harry Lennix, joins us to discuss his many projects including the recently premiered NBC show, The Blacklist. Dan and Harry then jump on to a number of heated topics ranging from historically-inaccurate "true stories" to the controversies between the personal and sports lives of legendary athletes. We also discuss one of the biggest tasting events of the year with all of the world invited to attend. On Thursday, September 26th Master Distiller John Campbell and other special guests will stream a live tasting event for Laphroaig Live to share and discuss some truly great whiskies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Today we're joined by actor Jonathan Goldsmith, better known as The Most Interesting Man in the World. He and Dunn sit down for a spirited chat at the grand opening of a magnificent new LA watering hole called Ebanos Crossing, a modern interpretation of a smugglers' haven during the Roaring 1920's & 30's.  Jonathan talks candidly about the difficult path that led him to the iconic role as Dos Equis dashing spokesman, and the benefits (and challenges) that come with being one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. Winemaker Austin Hope of Hope Family Wines  is also on the show to tell us about the Troublemaker Bus, a 40-foot long Airstream Skydeck that is currently traveling around the western United States bringing delicious Paso Robles wines to the masses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

The NBA preseason begins in just two weeks, and excitement is running high at Zane & Dunn Headquarters... we're hoops-crazy up in here! To tip off the 2013-14 season, we invited NBA legend John "Spider" Salley to join us for Happy Hour.  John played 15 seasons in the NBA, and is the first player in league history to win four championships on three different teams. He was a long-time co-host of the former Fox Sports Net show The Best Damn Sports Show Period, and now devotes much of his time espousing the benefits of the vegan lifestyle... which includes John's delicious wines from The Vegan Vine. John's as fun and engaging a cat as they come, and the conversation runs the gamut from b-ball to healthy eating to tips on better tanning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Scott Campbell is a famed artist and tattoo professional renowned for his remarkable work for leading figures in the fashion, art and Hollywood communities. Inspired by his love for wine and the success of his prominent tattoo shop, Saved Tattoo, Scott has teamed up with renowned Paso Robles winemaker, Clay Brock, to produce Saved Wines. Dunn sat down for a vino-fueled discussion with Scott and Clay at the Saved Wines release party at Hollywood's legendary Chateau Marmont. We also introduce a new segment called "Wine on a Dime," in which comedian Zach Selwyn reviews affordable wines in hilarious fashion. Friend of the show Jason Horn of Liquor.com joins us yet again in studio, and Zane chats up author Paul Dolman, who wrote a book about a chance encounter with a TV legend titled Hitchhiking with Larry David. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Today on "Happy Hour" it's our first annual Southern Comfort Sayonara to Summer Spectacular, sponsored by our good pals at SoCo, who believe life is more awesome when you are who you are. Joining us for the festivities, actor Ken Marino, star of the fantastical new film "Bad Milo" as well as Lake Bell's indie sensation, "In a World." Also with us in the studio, Liquor.com senior editor Jason Horn discussing 15 bars to visit before you die, and kicking Dunn's butt in a few quizzes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Perhaps the only thing we love more than drinking and talking about it is watching Breaking Bad (while drinking) and talking about it. So, yea, we're over the friggin' moon about today's special guest Emily Rios, aka Jesse Pinkman's latest lady-friend Andrea Cantillo on AMC's monster-hit series. Emily is one of the hardest-working and most in-demand young actresses in Hollywood, and has also been a regular on Private Practice, Friday Night Lights and Men of a Certain Age. In addition to Breaking Bad, she can also currently be seen starring on the acclaimed new FX series The Bridge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Glenn Howerton, who plays Dennis on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia joins Zane & Dunn to talk about the premiere of the new season starting September 4th on FXX (FX's new channel). We discuss the Sunny Super Fans, the series' humble beginnings and its rise into a hugely successful (and hilarious) TV show.   We are also joined by renowned mixologist and barman, Aiden Demarest, who brings in some Bluecoat Gin to get Zane & Dunn  liquored up before Glenn arrives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support

Zane sits down with the director of Drinking Buddies, Joe Swanberg, for a special interview that will be included on their DVD special features. We were able to get our hands on a copy and share it with all of you. We also have a special treat for you podcast fans as the creator of the Happy Hour intro song, Justin Sheehy, joins us for an impromptu acoustic performance with Zane, Dan, and the crew. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanelamprey/support