178 - Ah, Great Vintage.
Today’s topic is ‘age versus maturity’. We take a moment to reflect on our own ages and what that means to us right now, alongside a deeper conversation about what age means in whiskey.
177 - One Thousand Forehead Kisses to You.
Today on the podcast, we reflect on being late—by a week and a day. We talk about what it’s like to record a podcast from two different hotels in two different countries, and the lingering terror young people still seem to have around whiskey.
175 - Jocks from a Charity Shop
We’ve started to wonder: do seasoned outdoorsmen see pitching a campsite as just a walk in the park?
We also wanted to chat about the facilities in the “additional” areas at large-scale outdoor festivals and gatherings, how to prep, how to plan, and how to make the most of it all. Plus, a bit about what life’s like at the moment.
Fair play to you, you’re gorgeous, stay well.
174 - Soft Accents and Suckling Pigs
Today on the podcast, we’re chatting about some of the movers and shakers in Dublin City—like Fidelity Bar in Smithfield and Emporium on Drury Street—plus our final updates on Beyond the Pale and a few recent sauna experiences.
173 - Ibiza M8
Welcome back!
Today on the pod: Mike was stressed on a return flight, Matt is entering his West Coast Cooler era, and the boys are plotting and scheming for the upcoming Beyond The Plate section at Beyond The Pale fest.
172 - Festival Season Begins
Mike is in Ibiza, Matt can see the Forbidden Fruit Festival being set up from his apartment window—both reminders that the official start of summer in Ireland is June 1st. So as we say, here we go!
Today, we’re catching up on our recent Irish Drinks Charity fundraiser for the Children’s Health Foundation, chatting about seasonal craft beers, exploring the current landscape for distilling on the island, and sharing a story about a friend who’s started collecting whiskey.
171 - Back to Bourbon
Hey y’all! We’re revisiting the world of Bourbon whiskey — turns out we haven’t touched it with a barge pole in about three years. Bless.
170 - Karl Deery
Karl Deery of @tours_with_karl — or “The Monaghan Flamingo” according to Centre Cut lore — is a national tour guide based in Dublin. He’s been a long-time friend of the podcast and is one of the most creative and unique souls we know.
Karl joined us today to talk about his background in the Irish drinks and hospitality scene, as well as his personal experiences with creativity, presentation, self-representation, and what hospitality really means.
169 - What’s on in May
Hello there! Today on the podcast, we’re sharing our annual thoughts and tips ahead of Whiskey Live Dublin, and giving you more details about the upcoming Charity Night at Rascals Brewery on May 21st.
168 - Pastel de nata
Matt goes to Lisbon and the entire nation of Portugal loses power. Coincidence?
We’re holding a charity night in Dublin on Wednesday, May 21st.
If you haven’t messaged us to reserve your spot yet… what are you doing?
Also: mini bars are often the best bars. Stay sound.
167 - Hold My Vape While I Light This Smoke
Old Irish pagan tings, Dublin DJ sets, Matt outed as an undercover Guard, and the youth of today — light work for a Wednesday.
166 - family ties
An attempted look back at where we both come from: the gorgeous, proud cities of Dublin and Cork. Matt tries to recount family stories and memories from the Dublin Docklands, while Mike reflects on his family's past in Cork and how it helped shape the person he is today.
Family history can be something that's incredibly hard to examine in day-to-day life—especially within the space of an hour-long podcast. Still, we hope you enjoy the stories from this chat and maybe come away with a few thoughts about your own family's past. Bless.
165 - What’s a baby Kangaroo called?
As the weather gets lighter and brighter, we’re chatting about incredibly strong bourbon whiskey, the effect that sitting in a car for six hours can have on your energy, and the announcement of our return to Rascals Brewery for another cracker of an event this May.
164 - Pablo, the Alien
Pablo returns! For those in the know, you know.
For the rest of you bright, beautiful bunch who don’t, Pablo is our alien friend who drops by now and then. Sometimes, he helps us cut through the bullshit and simplify tricky topics. Other times, he’s here just to give us one of those ‘Ah, we never realised that before’ moments.
163 - Ger Garland
Ger Garland is currently the Global Ambassador for Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey. Previously, he spent two decades representing the brands of Irish Distillers.
We owe a lot to Ger, both personally and professionally. He is someone we hold in extremely high regard, and it’s a joy to finally have him join us on the pod.
162 - Looking out the window of life
Happy post-Paddy’s Day to you, sweet friend! On today’s podcast, we’re exploring beer that you’re not allowed to drink until the mountain turns blue, the meditative impact of simply sitting in a chair and looking out a window, and the importance of demanding something from the relationships that matter most to you. Love to you all—stay blessed.
161 - Tariff
Hey there, friend! Today, we're having a little ramble about the current state of the world—particularly the atmosphere around tariffs and what they could mean for Irish whiskey and the drinks industry.
160 - Aishling Moore
Happy day to you! Today, we’re joined by Aishling Moore, Head Chef and Owner of Goldie Restaurant in Cork City. Aishling is also a talented author and columnist for the Irish Examiner. We've wanted to chat with her for some time now—not only because of her incredible energy but also because she is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting chefs in the Irish food scene today.
159 - Le Trou Normand
Ever heard of the Norman Hole? It might sound spicy, but don’t worry—it’s just another fascinating French cultural practice we love the idea of. Meanwhile, Matt completely failed to defend modern Dublin against his Corkonian friend, relying on a lovely (but completely irrelevant) storytelling night. Come hear all about it!