Topic: Cognac

8 chapters across the catalog

Yer Boy Amy
Episode 1378 1:58:19 - 2:08:26

1378: Yer Boy Amy

Associate Executive Producers, Final Birthday Wishes

The final round of associate executive producer credits includes a story about a "copy that" obsessed employee at Total Wine. The hosts thank donors for their "time, talent, and treasure," specifically noting several $57 donations in honor of Adam Curry's 57th birthday. The segment concludes the first half of the show's donor acknowledgments.

His Name is Nimrod
Episode 953 1:00:29 - 1:04:39

953: His Name is Nimrod

Vintage Armagnac, 1952 Spirits, Hangover Science

A discussion about high-end spirits focuses on a 1952 vintage Armagnac consumed at a recent party. The hosts explain that pure distillation in French products often results in fewer hangovers because they lack "fusel oils"—impurities like butyl and propyl alcohol found in lower-quality spirits. The conversation covers the social and physical effects of aged brandy compared to other alcohols like scotch.

Gut Punch
Episode 922 1:47:52 - 1:51:15

922: Gut Punch

Costco Wine and Cognac Recommendations

John C. Dvorak provides specific shopping tips for Costco members, highlighting a high-quality Malbec and a "Cote Mas" bistro wine. He specifically recommends the Frappin Chateau Fontpinot XO cognac, noting it is significantly underpriced at Costco compared to other retailers.

Foot Stomp
Episode 892 1:15:16 - 1:18:46

892: Foot Stomp

Executive Producer Credits and Los Angeles Meetup

The hosts thank Executive Producer Andrew Coppiquen, a criminal defense attorney from Los Angeles, for his $500 donation. Coppiquen shared details of meeting John Dvorak at a local meetup and gifting him a bottle of Park XO cognac. He requested a "de-douching" after realizing he had failed to donate for years despite being a long-time listener. The segment includes his anecdotes about dining with fellow listeners and navigating LA traffic.

People the Board
Episode 587 1:59:54 - 2:02:04

587: People the Board

Intellectual Property, Ukrainian Brand Phase-Outs

Under the proposed EU association agreement, Ukraine would be forced to phase out the use of protected European brand names like Champagne, Cognac, and Feta. Ukrainian producers would have 10 years to stop using wine-related terms and 7 years for cheese names like Parmigiano Reggiano. The agreement also prohibits the interruption of energy transit through Ukrainian pipelines.

Brain Damage
Episode 97 1:13:04 - 1:15:35

97: Brain Damage

Bilderberg Meeting, Park Cognac Review, Dominic Park

The annual Bilderberg meeting has reportedly begun in Athens, Greece. Shifting to "Wine and Food News," Dvorak provides a glowing review of Park Cognac, an XO cognac produced by Dominic Park. He recommends it as a high-quality, affordable alternative to more expensive brands.

Show Me the Money!
Episode 19 17:20 - 21:14

19: Show Me the Money!

Armagnac 1900, Distillation Dates and Service Errors

During the Rubicon dinner, the pair ordered a 1900 vintage Armagnac, which led to a dispute with the staff regarding its authenticity. Despite the waiter's claims that the date referred to a solera system, the bottle label confirmed it was distilled in 1900. The segment concludes with a complaint about the waiter pouring the final remnants of the bottle into only one of their glasses.