The Centre Cut

117 - Pub Quiz Part Two

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hop into the bed with us there now and grab a pillow and slip it under your head. We're back with part two of our pub quiz series. Didn't know it was ...

116 - Never Made It As A Wise Man

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wagwan, Step into our gaff and catch up with us both as we catch up with each other. it has been weeks since we caught up. Stay safe and sound. Ble...

115 - Oisín Wolfe

03 Apr 2024

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This week we are joined by Oisín Wolfe. We had a wonderful chat with Oisín all about his journey in hospitality so far which has seen him in Cork, B...

114 - Darragh Smyth

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Darragh Smyth, Matt's brother, who we would describe as an all-around sweetheart. Darragh provides us with insights into his li...

113 - Ali Dunworth

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're chatting with Ali Dunworth. Ali is a journalist, consultant, and events host & curator specializing in food, drink, and travel. Ali provi...

112 - Is It Not, Everyone Against Them?

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 112 : 'Is It Not, Everyone Against Them?' Join us this week as we discuss the beginning of the Gin movement in London and how sweet it is to ...

111 - Snakes, be gone.

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ole ole ole to you. With Patrick's Day around the corner we said we would have a chat about what the day itself means to us. Bless to you, and snake...

110 - The Kerry Cartel and JFK’s Da

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 110 - 'The Kerry Cartel and JFK's Da' Last week there was a looooad of Crystal Meth seized in Cork and it seems a few Kerry heads had an inv...

109 - Poitín Power

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 109 - 'Poitín Power' Ahhhhhh hello again to you. Hope you're well. Join Cillian Murphy and Paul Mescal this week for a chat all about the t...

108 - Pub Quiz

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week at CC HQ we had a lil quiz. Spoiler alert, turns out neither one of us are that bright when it comes to the ol general knowledge. As always...

107 - Anything, From A Lollipop To A Hand Grenade

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, how are you? Hope you're well. Irish pub culture is truly unique as are our early houses. Join us this week as we chat about the good, the bad...

106 - John Ralph

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings, We are joined this week by founder and CEO of Intrepid Spirits, John Ralph. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring chat with John whe...

105 - Actin Like a Crab Trapper

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 105 you gorgeous thing ya. Join us this week for a chilled out chat about some recent movie releases that had people's chins heavil...

104 - Alice Carroll

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Come closer dear friend. Today we’re chatting to Alice Carroll from Foxes Bow Whiskey, Alice is a cool and fun, and fun, and cool. We loved chattin...

Stillgarden

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Distillery focus. Today we’re across to Stillgarden in Inchicore (Dublin) to chat to some of the main personalities involved in the running of a lo...

103 - Marie Kondo

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New years blessings you beautiful bábógs. Join us and Marie Kondo for a chat all about getting yourself right for the year ahead. Stay safe and sta...

102 - Bridge the Gap

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Come over here to us and sit down. Episode 102 is a lovely chat about bridging the gap between Irish Whiskey and other parts of our culture that we fe...

Happy Christmas

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Christmas folks, this is our yearly tradition of sending out a little ‘What’s up’ to you all on Christmas Day we hope you have a gorgeous ...

101 - Life Admin

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello lovely friend, today we forced ourselves to pause for a moment after a beautiful yet crazy couple of weeks to talk about the important things, i...

100

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A chat full of celebration for episodo 100.

99 - Jordan Sammels ‘@theworldofwhiskeyuk’

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends, today we’re chatting to Lovely man Jordan Sammels, the personality behind @theworldofwhiskeyuk instagram page, Jordan gives us some i...

98 - Yup the Batter

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re taking a walk around Smithfield & Stoneybatter talking about some local experiences and dropping into a bar or two.

97 - Boozy December

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hold our hands into December while we speak about some upcoming events and what'll be involved on the run up to Christmas.

96 - Couple of Crafty Guys

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

95 - Date Night With Us

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re staying in tonight and having a date night with ourselves, whats involved in that? Come find out.

94 - Dublin Distilleries

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin distilling is beginning to get a lil boom about it again. Tune in this week and hear our thoughts on the past and present of Dublin distilling....

93 - The Best Whiskey in the world?

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, what be the craic? This week we did our best to dispell some of the myths and misconceptions around what makes a whiskey ‘the best’. Tune...

92 - Pickleback

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yeeeehawwww to you, Matt was in Austin recently so we sat down to chat through all the tasty bits he nibbled into and experienced. Tune in and stay ...

91 - Cat Burning Ultras

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wagwan to you, This week we sat down with Nathan Redmond & Alex Sheehan, the creative minds behind the smashing short film ‘Cat Burning Ultras’ ...

90 - Reflection

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blessings, Today we had a wide-ranging catch-up on all things that have changed since the centre cut started and we had a lovely time doing it.

89 - Crawl

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

88 - Dave Mulligan

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by Dave Mulligan an all round gent along with being owner-operator of Bar 1661 in Dublin city. Aside from running our favorite b...

87 - Strictly Peaty III ‘Closer to Home’

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re covering part three of the strictly peaty series, in the previous two episodes we touch on the use of peat primarily in Scotland in rela...

86 - Locals

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're chatting about Locals as in the fella sitting at the end of the bar with the pint and the newspaper and what constitutes a 'Local' bar...

85 - Modern Irish Hospitality?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Modern Irish Hospitality?

84 - GriLLin Prague

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been in different countries for the last week so we’re catching up on the most relevant things we’be been doing while on the move, mainly ...

Wine with Brian IV - Summer Summer Summer Wine

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brians wines returneth, we're back with lovely man Brian O'Connor of 'brianswines.ie' importer and passionate enthusiast in the field of natural wine ...

83 - Bábógs have a catch up

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s all about the here and now, what’s happening, and how the mind, body and soul are faring, tune in and stay sound.

82 - Kevin O’Gorman

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking to Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distillery of Midleton Distillery. Kevin is one of the few people that has geniunely shaped Irish W...

81 - Oppenbreast

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen Oppenheimer? Have you seen Barbie? Have you ever had a drop of Redbreast 12? These are the questions that mean so much to us this time ...

80 - Glossary

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whiskey words today folks, come hear the meaning behind wierd and wonderful words such as: … The Centre Cut Char Ester Double Malt Whiskey st...

79 - The Prestige

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prestige whiskeys and what you need to know, Jah bless.

78 - Stout

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re chatting about Stout. Guinness, Murphys, Beamish, Porterhouse, O’Haras, White Hag. The first sip next to a chicken goujon after swimming a...

77 - The incredible speed Americans walk across zebra crossings in Kinsale

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

76 - Eric Matthews

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

75 - What a difference a day/10 years makes

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today it's all about the change Matt & Mike have seen in both the drinks Industry and themselves over the last ten years.

74 - Mark Lonergan

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by Mark Lonergan of The Shelbourne Bar, Cork City. Mark Shares his experience on the frontlines of the Irish Whiskey Scene in Cork'...

73 - Mescan Brewery

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by a warm legend of a human being in Head Brewer Cillian from the Mescan Craft Beer brewery based in Westport County Mayo.

72 - Charity Shop Chic

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, it’s the return of Marc Lavender and if you don’t know who that is go back and listen to our earlier episode ‘Marc Lavender’ and ...

71 - Rebel City Distillery

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

70 - Valentia Island Vermouth

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

69 - Mark McLaughlin

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark McLaughlin Director of Irish Whiskey for The Dead Rabbit pub in New York joins us for a little chinwag today, tune in and have a fine aul day.

68 - Kinsale Mead

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week with a gorgeous chat with Kate and Denis from Kinsale Mead. We loved having the guys on to chat about their backgrounds and disc...

67 - Tara Deery

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re joined today by the cool & classy Tara Deery, a superstar in Irish wine in our opinion with a gorgeous chat on Tara and her background in the ...

66 - Whiskey Live Dublin

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting through Whiskey Live Dublin, what's involved, and what to expect if you're thinking of coming along.

65 - Not a Whiskey tasting

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there friend, today we decided to chat through the evolution of our events in the Lucky Duck along with thoughts on our drinks selection.

64 - Bruddanem

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today it's all about what we're up to as of late along with some thoughts on Friendship.

63 - Shane Long

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week with an absolutely fascinating chat with Shane Long, founder of Franciscan Well. Shane is arguably one of the most influential f...

62 - David George Taylor 2.0

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello lovely people, Top tier bábóg David George Taylor is back with us this week to catch up on all that has happened since we last had him on. It ...

:Wood

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take a focused look at wood and its use in the Whiskey industry from the tree itself up to cask making and the influence the cask will have on the ...

61 - Dave Cummins

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everybody, This week Dave Cummins joined us on The Centre Cut to chat all things Dingle Distillery, Porterhouse Brew Co and rare breeds of catt...

60 - Tribe

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends, We are back this week with a chat focused on the importance of community. Both within the world of whiskey as well as further afield....

59 - The Godfather in black & white

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The dynamic landscape of Irish Bars along with the question ‘Have you ever been on a date with yourself?’

58 - Jamie Reilly

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

57 - Nightcap

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blessings to you friend, today we're on the subject of a 'Nightcap' or the drop of alcohol at the end of a day we're also talking about sleep itself.

56 - Barry Chandler

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Barry Chandler from Stories & Sips has kindly joined us for a chat on his own story along with some bits and pieces from his experience on the I...

Wine with Brian III: Wall of Wine

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode three of Wine with Brian we talk about the styles of wine you would regularly see in shops along with what 'Merlot or 'Cabernet Sauvignon' ...

55 - Box office drops

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s up how’re you? Today we’re speaking about some of our favourite Movies and TV that include some focus on drinks, think Don Draper & ‘Th...

54 - Low or No?

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dry January & Low to no abv drinks.

Happy Christmas

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Christmas everyone, one year later we wanted to start a new tradition with our Christmas check-in and wish you all the very best. Mike & Matt

53 - Carol Quinn

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning, good evening or goodnight depending on when you read this. We’re talking to Carol Quinn today, Head of Archives at Midleton Distiller...

52 - Optic

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For 52 we're talking about optics you would see on a back bar along with some thoughts on perception.

51 - Tea in a coffee shop

07 Dec 2022

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Tea from a coffee shop isn’t the same and we’re talking about ‘Brand Homes’ of drinks brands.

50

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For our 50th episode we’re having a little chinwag on why we actually like whiskey in the first place after realising we never actually covered that...

49 - Get off the stage

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today it's all about the world cup and winter warmer drinks, hope you're well.

48 - Christopher Goggins

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re joined today by a friend and former colleague of ours Christopher Goggins currently a distiller at the Dublin Liberties Distillery to cover of...

47 - Why’s it called Raytown?

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todays podcast is on ten reccommended drops we would suggest having a nibble off followed by some thoughts on people gradually moving out of the place...

46 - POWERS

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everybody. Today the focus is on what we consider to be the greatest whiskey in the world, Powers.

45 - BALOOBA

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today the chat is all around the here and now of Irish whiskey taking some inspiration from our last conversation with Dave McCabe last week, followed...

44 - Dave McCabe

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey how are ya? Today we’re joined by a long-time mentor of ours Dave McCabe, Blender at Midleton Distillery producer of Jameson, Powers, Redbreas...

43 - David George Taylor

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by an absolute Legend of a man David Taylor, head bartender in Bar 1661 in Dublin city. Dave kindly joined us to talk about his ow...

42 - Marsbar Icecream

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Midleton distillery is expanding and everything seems to be getting more expensive.

41 - Two Babógs walk into a bar

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jaysus it’s good to be chattin again, hope you’re all well and thriving. Very relaxed after the break we’re just coming at you all with a small...

40 - First time we laid eyes on Eric Cantona

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Right so, that's year one of the Centre Cut podcast wrapped we hope you all enjoyed some of our work for the two of us it's been a great learning curv...

39 - Glass of Club Lemon

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Mike makes a whiskey sour and Matthew chooses the easier direction of adding some Club Lemon to Jameson, we also touch on the Irish weather agai...

38 - Can I give you a hug, Kendrick

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, how're you? firstly the chat covers some thoughts on the differences between Whiskey, Rum, Vodka etc versus altered counterparts like Spiced Ru...

37 - Milk, shoes, fish & apples.

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy day to you, it's all about 'wood' again today for our drinks section mostly the type of stuff you won't be hearing on a tour anytime soon. Foll...

36 - Neeps & Tatties

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

35 - Island Nation

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 35, it's a discussion on the importance of bars and bartenders in worldwide whiskey followed up with a chat on what it means to be "Irish"

34 - Jimador

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the story humans we hope you're all feeling like the gorgeous souls that you are, today it's our first chat on Tequila and Mezcal, more to come...

33 - Netflix and Pilsner

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting about the differences between drinking at home versus out and about followed by thoughts on what makes a good movie.

32 - Collection

16 Mar 2022

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Today it's all about collecting whiskey versus buying whiskey to consume followed by some chat on Religious mass in Ireland.

31 - What’s the craic with that?

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re having a general chat on world whiskey and circling back to our earlier chat on the current suss with Russia acting the absolute maggot,...

30 - RAM D TING

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat about our experiences in the whiskey world in particular the different kinds of people involved, then we're onto some thoughts on the fu...

29 - Sup deep from this magical flask

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the episode title says it all

28 - Service, please!

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat about types of customer service in the Irish bar scene along with some thoughts on why we never seem to do all the stuff on our own door...

27 - Forwards

09 Feb 2022

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Today we speak about women in the drinks industry and big personalities of the incredibly famous.

26 - Do you think we’re all goldfish Russia?

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're having a chat about the approach to alcohol outside of Ireland specifically the European continent followed up by a little exploration int...

25 - 151

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, companions. Today we're moving onto the juicy subject of Rum, a few weeks of heavy deviation off Irish whiskey but relax yourselves it'll be ba...

Wine with Brian - Fruits of Labour

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of Wine with Brian we speak about the production process of Natural wine alongside some recent experiences in that world, concluded by ...