What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn

In honor of World Cocktail Day, Dan and Brad Japhe spotlight “Instant Classic Cocktails”—modern drinks with all the balance, charm, and staying power of the all-timers. Expect delicious riffs, smart spirits, a little cocktail history, and at least one passionate defense of canned cocktails.

Dan celebrates National Margarita Day with Margarita Time author Caroline Pardilla and spirits expert Brad Japhe, diving into the agave spirits that make the Margarita America’s most beloved tequila cocktail. The episode spotlights standout tequilas and mezcals while exploring why this endlessly adaptable classic never goes out of style.

Dan and Brad Japhe explore the wines of Luca Bosio Vineyards and Bel Colle, diving into Barolo and Barbaresco from legendary sites like Monvigliero and Bussia while unpacking what makes these Piedmont wines so special. Dan also weighs in on reports that Gen Z may be drinking less and what that could mean for the future of humanity.

Writer Joel Stein joins Dan for a sharp conversation about wine, the collapse of old-guard journalism, the death of Scott Adams, and what it means to outlive your own cultural moment. Dan also weighs in on the reopening of Hunter S. Thompson’s death investigation, names his favorite American drinking cities, and cops to losing a football bet to Braiden Albrecht of Mayacamas Vineyards.

Dry January gets put on trial, and found deeply guilty, while Dan kicks off 2026 by revealing a new favorite LA restaurant and sharing fresh updates on his upcoming mystery novel. A clean break from wellness theater, not from booze.

Dan kicks off Fizz the Season 2025 with a quick, colorful dive into the history of sparkling wine before teaming up with WWD’s Official Roving Correspondent, Brad Japhe, to taste through festive bubblies from Campo Viejo, Paula Kornell, and Kendall-Jackson. It’s the ultimate holiday guide to what should be popping on your table this season.

Old friends Dan and Garrett “G Love” Dutton catch up on a lifetime of music, art, and G Love’s new wine label, with plenty of laughs and Philly nostalgia. Plus, “History at Work and in the Making” salutes the women who saved whiskey, and Dan shares the hard-earned wisdom the bottle has taught him.

Dan breaks down The 10 Rules of Day Drinking, a hilarious, hard-earned guide to the sacred art of responsible irresponsibility. From picking the perfect patio to knowing when to put down the mic, it’s everything you need to drink smart before dark.