Shaken & Stirred: Recent Episodes
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From the chap who brought us the Gentleman's Code on SiriusXM, famed fashion photographer Nigel Barker brings you a podcast that promises to leave you both shaken AND stirred. The show is a culmination of 100s of dinner parties, boozy lunches, and drawn-out breakfasts where no subject was taboo and even the obvious can be surprising! So pull up a seat and join the conversation.
Executive Producer: Nigel Barker
Nigel is joined this week by actor, Riley Smith, to talk about everything from acting to fatherhood to horses. Grab a drink and enjoy the conversation!
Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, better known in the county music world as Tigirlily, join Nigel this week for a cocktail, some music and a fun conversation. You don't want to miss this one!
Justin & Taylor Norris, founders of the LIT Method, join Nigel to talk all things fitness. They talk about founding their fitness method and what's coming next.
Marcellas Reynolds joins Nigel this week to talk all about his days in the modeling industry, everything that went into writing his first book, Supreme Models, and all about his follow up book, Supreme Actresses.
P. David Ebersole comes back to the Shaken & Stirred show to discuss everything about his new crime novel, 99 Miles From LA. Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/99-Miles-L-David-Ebersole/dp/1949790584
Canadian contemporary artist Brendan Fernandes joins Nigel on this weeks episode! He talks about his passion for dance and art, how he grew up in a multicultural home, and more!
Join in and make a Negroni along with Nigel as he answers fan questions.. and be sure to be on the look out for the next S&S Happy Hour event!
Michael Hecht - CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. by day and DJ by night - joins Nigel this week to talk all about the great city of New Orleans, its progress since Hurricane Katrina, and Michael's side hustle as DJ El Camino in the New Orleans' club scene.
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Issac Boots, celebrity trainer, choreographer, Broadway dancer, and TORCH'D founder joins Nigel on this week's episode. Issac talks about how he created his fitness program TORCH'D from Instagram, how he traveled to NYC from Hawaii at 18 years old, and his love and passion for Madonna got him to where he is today.
CEO of Sovereign Brands, Brett Berish, stops by and joins Nigel on this weeks episode. While drinking a Villonaire that includes his liqueur line "Villon", he explains how failure can lead to success, that trusting your instinct is always better than listening to others, and that the best marketing tactic, is in creating the ultimate product.
On this week's episode Nigel is joined by INC's Editor in Chief, Scott Omelianuk! Scott talks about how he worked his way up from being a garbage man to Editor in Chief, the challenges brands face standing out from others, and why he thinks Bourbon is an "abomination."
Los Angeles bartender & tequila expert Lucas Assis teaches Nigel everything, tequila. He explains the difference between light and dark tequila, which brands you should and shouldn't buy, the most authentic way tequila is made, and that tequila is actually not supposed to go down smoothly? You don't want to miss this week's episode!
Australian actress and model, Nicky Whelan joins Nigel on this week’s episode. She talks about being on the hit show “Neighbours,” what it was like to go from hosting to acting, how she handles being a women in the industry, and her french Bulldog, Yoda.
This week the Chin Twins come back for the first ever repeat guests on The Shaken & Stirred show. They talk about their new show, The Chin Twins, on the Design Network, come up with cocktails based on the different chakras, and how as twins can be so similar but so different. Check out the show here!
Singer & Songwriter Blessing Offor joins Nigel this week! They chat all about his experience on The Voice, what goes into his songwriting and all about his new 6 song EP, Brighter Days.
Dr. Michael Breus, better known as The Sleep Doctor, joins Nigel this week to chat all things sleep. They talk about finding your sleep chronotype, energy, body types and everything that affects your sleep.
Purchase Dr. Breus' latest book, Energize! Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days here!
Tenille Townes, country music singer & songwriter, joins Nigel to discuss her music career, where she finds inspiration for her songs & what's coming up next!
Country singer & songwriter Morgan Evans joins Nigel this week to chat all about his music career & teaches Nigel his margarita recipe.
Nigel is joined by world renowned chef, restaurateur and CEO of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, Chef Richard Sandoval to talk all things food & tequila, his restaurants and what's next for Richard Sandoval Hospitality.
Adrienne Bankert, anchor of NewsNation’s latest debut program, Morning In America, joins Nigel this week to discuss the state of journalism today, how to report the news for all Americans with an unbiased, uncynical, and undaunted tone & chats about her book Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness that Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone.
Happy New Year! We're starting off this year of Shaken & Stirred with a bang featuring Emilia Fazzalari, Co-Founder & CEO of Cincoro Tequila, Wyc Grousbeck, Lead owner and Governor of The Boston Celtics (as well as Emilia’s husband), and Chris Spake, Vice President of Brand and Trade Development for Cincoro Tequila. Grab a glass of tequila and listen in!
Actress Daphne Rubin-Vega joins NIgel & Tom for the last episode of 2021! They discuss her illustrious acting career, how the pandemic affected Broadway and the theater industry and about her experience on this year's film In The Heights.
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President of TIME Magazine, Keith Grossman, joins Nigel & Tom this week for a seltzer and conversation. They chat all about TIME Magazine, NFTs and their impact on the future and so much more. Cheers!
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Marni Kinrys, founder & CEO of The Wing Girl Method and host of The Ask Women Podcast: Dating Advice For Men, joins Nigel & Tom this week for a very fun episode of Shaken & Stirred.
Tracy Tutor, top real estate agent and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, joins Nigel & Tom this week to chat about the real estate business, being on a reality TV show & her new wine, Un’sweet.
Special thanks to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Go to BetterHelp.com/Stirred for 10% off your first month.
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Happy Thanksgiving Shaken & Stirrer's! This week while you're prepping the turkey, listen as Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo joins Nigel & Tom to discuss how she became the ultimate authority on how to crush your inner critic so you can live a life of purpose, fulfillment and True Success™️.
Fashion designer John Varvatos joins NIgel & Tom this week to talk all things tequila. They discuss what went in to founding Villa One with Nick Jonas & Nigel does a taste test of their three varietals.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Ransom Spirits & BetterHelp.
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It's the 100th episode of Shaken & Stirred! To celebrate, Nigel & Tom are joined by Edward Slingerland, professor of Philosophy and author of the book, "Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization." They talk all about his book and the evolution of alcohol & human history.
Thank you to our sponsor, VoChill. Visit VoChill.com and use code NIGEL20 for 20% off your first order.
Acclaimed artist, Hunt Slonem, joins Nigel & Tom this week to discuss his long art career, restoring historic homes and the back story behind the infamous bunnies.
Pre-order Hunt's latest book, Hunt Slonem: The Bigger Picture, here!
Special thanks to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Go to BetterHelp.com/Stirred for 10% off your first month.
It's a royal affair on this week's episode of the Shaken & Stirred show. Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, joins Nigel today to talk all about his new book, "The White Ship." They also discuss writing nonfiction history novels and how social media will change the way future historians study the past.
Order "The White Ship" here! https://www.amazon.com/The-White-Ship/dp/0008296804
Emily Lyons, founder and CEO of Femme Fatale Media Group and host of the podcast "Mind Your Business with Emily Lyons" joins Nigel and Tom for a fun conversation about growing up with siblings diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, what lead to founding Femme Fatale Media Group, how the modeling has changed and how she got into match-making. Special thanks to our sponsor, H-Proof. Visit H-Proof.com and use code NIGEL for 20% off your first order.
CEO and founder of The Daily Shifts, Doug Cartwright, joins Nigel & Tom to chat all about his new book "Holy Sh*t, We're Alive," his background growing up in the Mormon Church & his journey to becoming a self-made millionaire and how he has used his life experience to found The Daily Shifts and help people find mental wellness.
Special thanks to our sponsor, BetterHelp. Go to BetterHelp.com/Stirred for 10% off your first month.
Country singer Walker Hayes joins Nigel & Tom this week to talk about his viral hit "Fancy Like", how his career started to how a Tik Tok dance has changed his career and what he's got in store for his new fans.
This week, model, musician and creative entrepreneuer Shawn Pereira joins Nigel Barker and Tom Astor for a cocktail and some conversation. They talk all about Shawn's career, what's next for him and how he has so much energy on so little sleep. Cheers!
Actress & Activist Monique Coleman joins Shaken & Stirred all the way from Hawaii this week! She tells the guys about how a childhood car accident transformed her life, her activism with Girl Up campaign and how she's hopeful for the future of activism and today's young people.
Special thanks to our sponsor, H-Proof. Visit H-Proof.com and use code NIGEL for 20% off your first order.
This week on Shaken & Stirred, comedian Pete Lee joins Nigel Barker and Tom Astor in a hilarious interview. They talk about being nice, woke culture and the importance of being kind. Make sure to check out Pete's comedy special on Showtime "Tall, Dark & Pleasant." Cheers!
Fashion designer Nicole Miller joins Nigel and Tom this week to chat all about how the fashion industry has changed over the years, how she got into fashion design and the process of creating her own rose, Nicole Miller Rose.
Pedro Andrade, host of Unknown Amazon with Pedro Andrade, joins Nigel & Tom for a beer and some lively conversation about his passion for travel, how he hopes Unknown Amazon opens the eyes of viewers to the issues facing the Amazon region and what his next ventures are. Cheers!
Bob Dalton joins the guys for a drink this week on Shaken & Stirred. They chat about Bob's company, Sackcloth & Ashes, his efforts to find solutions for homelessness and other ways to help the cause.
Nicole DuBois, actress and comedian, stops by Shaken & Stirred this week to chat all things comedy, Tik Tok & playing a cheerleader with chlamydia when she was 16 (if anyone has that video, please send it in).
Model Rachel Cook joins Nigel and Tom this week! They talk about how she got into modeling, how the modeling landscape has changed in the wake of social media and Rachel teaches the guys how to take the perfect selfie (with some expert photographer tips from Nigel).
Sophie Sumner, host, fashion model and winner of Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 18, joins Nigel and Tom this week on Shaken and Stirred. They chat about everything from going to boarding school as a young girl, her experience on Britain's Next Top Model and what she's up to now.
Kelly Mi Li, Chinese-American serial entrepreneur, film producer, and investor, joins Nigel & Tom this week. They discuss her experience executive producing and starring in the hit Netflix reality series, Bling Empire, her philanthropic endeavors and her commitment to making sure Asian characters are represented accurately on screen.
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Leslie King
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Dr. Shefali, acclaimed author, international speaker and clinical psychologist, gets deep with Nigel & Tom this week on Shaken & Stirred. They discuss her latest book, Radical Awakening, how to let go and accept the unconsciousness & the future of our planet.
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Leslie King
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Keanan Duffty, Award-Winning British Fashion Designer, Musician, and Author, stops by the Shaken & Stirred show this week. They discuss his fashion & music career, working with David Bowie and his latest album with his band, Slinky Vagabond.
Listen to Slinky Vagabond's latest album, King Boy Vandals on Spotify!
Actor Frank Grillo joins Nigel & Tom for an afternoon beverage this week. They discuss how he got into acting, the physicality of preparing for his roles and his love of all things rosé.
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Maureen Biegas
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Nick Viall, television personality & host of the podcast “The Viall Files” drops in for a drink with Nigel and Tom. They chat about Nick’s upbringing in a large family in the Midwest, how he found himself starring on one of the biggest television franchises and about how he turned talking about his past relationship experiences into a very successful podcast.
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Maureen Biegas
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Amy Phillips, comedian, radio personality and Real Housewife/Bravolebrity Impressionist, joins Nigel and Tom for a hilarious episode of Shaken & Stirred. They chat all about her upcoming cookbook, Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not-So-Real Housewives Parody Cookbook, her journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan to a career in comedy & she shares some of her favorite Real Housewives impressions with the guys. Pre-Order Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not-So-Real Housewives Parody Cookbook today!
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Maureen Biegas
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Olivia Perez, host of the podcast "Friend of a Friend" chats with Nigel & Tom about how she started her very successful blog & podcast, what she looks for in a podcast guest, traveling post-pandemic & co-founding System of Service.
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Maureen Biegas
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Kelsey Darragh, actor, writer, and filmmaker & author of the book "Don't F*cking Panic: The Shit They Don't Tell You in Therapy about Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, & Depression", joins Tom & Nigel this week for a truly fun episode of Shaken & Stirred. They talk about a wide variety of things from how Kelsey started her career on YouTube to mental health advocacy to foot fetishes on OnlyFans .
Hosts: Nigel Barker & Tom Astor
Producer: Anamarie Johnson
Editor: Maureen Biegas
Additional Production Support: Alexa Macchia
This show is an Embassy Row Production
Katie Lee, co-host of Food Network's Emmy nominated "The Kitchen," chats with Nigel & Tom this week on the Shaken & Stirred show. They talk about her life as a new mom, her work as an ambassador for 96 Elephants and the Wildlife Conservation Society & her inspriation for becoming a chef.
Ellen Bennett stops by Shaken & Stirred to chat with Nigel & Tom about her company, Hedley & Bennett, and their very popular aprons, her new book, "Dream First, Details Later," her pet pig & she even teaches Tom about social media engagement. Purchase Ellen's new book here! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607064/dream-first-details-later-by-ellen-marie-bennett/
Dr. Emily Morse, doctor of human sexuality and best-selling author of "Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight," joins the guys for a sexy episode of Shaken & Stirred. They discuss how to be better at talking to your partner about your sex life, normalizing sexual conversations with your children and rebranding "foreplay".
Special thanks to this week's sponsor, Manscaped. Visit www.manscaped.com and use code SHAKEN to get 20% off + free shipping.
Actress Keala Settle joins Nigel & Tom for a drink and a chat. She talks about how she feels about her big song from The Greatest Showman, "This Is Me" and how it's impacted her life, her new move to London & how making and dancing on Tik Tok bring her joy. Cheers!
Ben Higgins, former Bachelor, current podcast host & co-founder of Generous International, joins Nigel and Tom to discuss his humanitarian work with Generous International, finding hope with his IGTV series Hope Still Wins and even gets a little bit into what might be in his upcoming wedding vows.
Editor in Chief of The Bittman Project, Mark Bittman, joins Nigel & Tom all the way from Bermuda to discuss the future of global food supply, the unsustainability of industrial agriculture and what he thinks should be the first steps towards fixing the current food system.
It's a sparkly episode of Shaken & Stirred this week. Emily Harpel, creator of Art of Sucre, joins Nigel & Tom to drop a glitter bomb into some champagne and chat all things cotton candy! They discuss how Tik Tok made her business explode, how the idea for Art of Sucre came to be and have a demonstration of the oh-so-sweet Sucre Shimmer Glitter Bombs.
Ted Vassilev, art dealer and owner of WineAdvise.com, joins Tom & Nigel to pop a bottle of champagne and talk about the sexiness of the beverage, its history and exactly just how many bubbles are in a bottle of champagne.
Jim Meehan, bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual, shows the guys how it's done this week on the Shaken & Stirred show. The chat about the differences between a mixologist and a bartender, the speakeasy movement in New York City & get into the history of some of your favorite cocktails.
Comedian and actress Leah Lamarr takes a break from Clubhouse and stops by the Shaken and Stirred show this week. They chat about the newest social media platform, Clubhouse, and all about what it's like to have a career in comedy.
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We have a professional athlete on the show this week! A.J. Andrews, professional softball player and the first woman to win the Rawling’s Golden Glove Award, joins Nigel & Tom this week. They talk about women representation in sports, her softball career and her new podcast, Barrier Breaking Women.
Kyle Cooke, star of Bravo's Summer House, entrepreneur and founder of Loverboy, stops by Shaken & Stirred this week. He talks to the guys about his decision to let his life play out on reality TV, what led him to founding his own alcohol brand and they even get a surprise visit from his foster dog, Milton.
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We have another chef on this week for Shaken & Stirred. Samah Dada, cookbook author and founder of the blog, DADAEATS, joins Nigel & Tom to discuss how she went turned posting food on her Instagram to a full career, the process of writing her first cookbook, DADA EATS LOVE TO COOK IT and tells the guys how to make the best grilled cheese.
Serena Wolf, chef and author of "The Dude Diet", joins Nigel and Tom this week for a glass of tequila. They discuss how the Dude Diet came to be, her decision to go to culinary school and Serena teaches the guys about a fun way to turn gummy bears into a cocktail.
Love is in the air on Shaken & Stirred this week. The guys are joined by breakout star from The Bachelorette & Bachelor In Paradise, Mike Johnson. They discuss Mike's decision to try to find love on reality TV, how his life has changed post being fan favorite, using his platform to speak about and educate on social issues and if he's found love yet.
Sean Patrick Flanery joins Nigel & Tom this week on Shaken & Stirred. They discuss his upcoming film, his passion for Jiu Jitsu and how much he loves chocolate milk.
This week on Shaken & Stirred, Nigel & Tom are joined by chiropractor, health coach, certified raw food chef, triathlete, ultra-marathoner, and lecturer Dr. Daryl Gioffre. Among many things, they discuss raw food diets, how to avoid leaky gut syndrome and why you should remove grains from your diet.
Brad Leone, host of Bon Appétit’s YouTube show "It's Alive with Brad", joins Nigel & Tom to chat all things fermentation, the benefits of eating "alive" foods and creating a wildly successful YouTube show.
Founder of Distillery 291 and fashion photographer Michael Myers joins the pod today. He talks with Nigel & Tom about his transition from fashion photography to creating his own award-winning bourbon and whiskey, how he learned to make whiskey and how his approach to whiskey making is influenced by his career as a photographer.
By popular request, The Chin Twins are shaking and stirring this week! Nigel & Tom are joined by Nigel's wife Crissy & her sister Kimmy to take questions from the audience! They talk about their yoga careers, switching places for tests in school and try to get Tom to try one of their infamous yoga poses.
Actor and author Armin Shimerman joins Nigel & Tom this week on Shaken & Stirred. They discuss his varied acting career - most notably portraying Quark on Star Trek, his new book, Illyria and his love for Shakespeare. Thank you to our partner, Spindrift. Visit drinkspindrift.com and use code SHAKEN at checkout for a free Spindrift cocktail recipe book.
This is an especially fun episode of Shaken & Stirred featuring magician, John Stessel! John stops by to have a drink with Tom & Nigel and show them a few magic tricks, chat about how magic shows have pivoted during the pandemic and how John fell in love with magic.
Thank you to our partner, Spindrift. Visit drinkspindrift.com and use code SHAKEN at checkout for a free Spindrift cocktail recipe book!
Nigel, Tom & celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco have a drink this week. They discuss Glen's path to becoming a hair stylist to the stars, some tips for hair and Tom's illustrous locks.
Acclaimed filmmaker, Duncan Ward, joins Nigel and Tom this week, all the way from Tom's kitchen! They talk about his illustrious film career, the politics of South Africa and Duncan's long relationship with Tom Astor.
International chef Dan Churchill joins Nigel and Tom on the pod this week. They discuss how he went from a degree in Exercise Science to renowned chef, what’s the healthiest cocktail and some tips for cooking at home. Thank you to our partner, Spindrift. Visit drinkspindrift.com and use code SHAKEN25 at checkout for 25% off your order.
This week, acclaimed singer, Ryan Bingham, joins Nigel and Tom for a glass of whiskey. They discuss his days in the rodeo, collaborating with producer T-Bone Burnett for the movie Crazy Heart and the process of creating his own whiskey.
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Actress & Singer Ari Afsar chats with Nigel and Tom this week about her career, being on American Idol & Miss California, playing the iconic role of Eliza Hamilton and co-founding the foundation, Until We Do It. She also chats about her newest musical, Jeanette, and sings a few bars for the gents.
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Tom's brother, Henry Astor, joins the pod this week! They chat about Henry's documentary career and how he got his job at the BBC, going to school together and his supermodel connection with Nigel.
Kevin Curry, founder of Fit Men Cook, joins Nigel and Tom for an episode all about food! They discuss Kevin's passion for cooking, how to season your food (especially with his own line of spices) and he schools the guys by bringing out a smoking gun to smoke his drink on the show.
Country singer Mickey Guyton joins Nigel & Tom for a mocktail as they discuss her experience becoming a country singer as a Black woman in a predominately White genre, using her songs to further the Black Lives Matter movement, her new album and about pregnancy during a pandemic.
This week, Nigel & Tom are joined by fashion designers Mister D & Richie Rich for a fabulous episode of Shaken & Stirred. They chat about their new virtual beauty club, BEAUTYKWEEN, how they got their names, where they met and what they envision for their new platform. Plus, everyone shares their own stories connecting them to the one and only Madonna.
Dr. Diana Bitner, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of TRUE - Women’s Health, joins Nigel & Tom on this week's episode. They discuss her Sex Puzzle cards, why it's important to talk about your sexual needs and desires & the rise of mindful masturbation.
Cynthia Rowley, award-winning fashion designer, best selling author and host of the podcast "Ageless", sits down to have a cocktail with Nigel and Tom on this week's episode. They talk about her inspriation for the flask bangle, starting a podcast with her daughter and how her ever evolving fashion line. Plus, Tom saves the day when her dog tries to escape!
Steven Izen, Founder and CEO of Lokai and Elements, joins Nigel & Tom for a cocktail. They discuss his new venture, Elements, and the benefits of adaptogens, how Steven went about getting water from Mt. Everest for Lokai bracelets and his work for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
This week Nigel & Tom are joined by acclaimed singer, actress & fashion designer, Vanessa Williams. They chat about how she pushed herself to be more than just Miss America, juggling her professional and personal life, making statements through her art and what's next for her.
World renowned DJs, Hannah Bronfman and Brendan Fallis, visit Shaken & Stirred this week. They, along with Nigel and Tom, chat about their DJ careers, Hannah's pregnancy during quarantine, and her connection to Nigel's town of Woodstock (hint, it's a head tattoo). Thank you to our partner, Sakara. Visit Sakara.com/Shaken and enter code SHAKEN for 20% off your first order!
Film directors, writers and producers P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes pop by Shaken and Stirred to have a drink and chat with Nigel and Tom about their new film, 'House of Cardin', making films during the pandemic and how they discovered Cardin, outside of his famously shaped cologne bottle.
Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problem and his latest book, Sex and Vanity, pops by to have a afternoon cocktail with Nigel and Tom. They discuss Kevin's many writing achievements, the differences between living in Singapore and Texas and how he almost worked on Nigel's first book.
Kat McNamara, star of Shadowhunters & Arrow, joins Nigel and Tom for some libations to talk about her acting during quarantine, social media fans and Bob, The Quarantine Boyfriend.
Pia Wurtzbach, 2015 Miss Universe, UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and WWF Ambassador, has a drink with Nigel and Tom while they discuss Pia's experience becoming Miss Universe, her work as an ambassador for UNAIDS & WWF and what was going on in her head during her infamous winning moment.
Thanks to our partner, Sakara. Visit sakara.com/shaken for 20% off your first order. Cheers!
Ryan Pyle, Adventurer and TV Host, joins Nigel and Tom to have a glass of whiskey, all the way from lstanbul. They talk about Ryan's life of travel and filming, a harrowing experience on Mt. Elbrus and rescuing a kitten, named Whiskey, during quarantine.
Cat Cora, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television personality and so much more, sits down to have a cocktail Nigel and Tom from her new restaurant to discuss running business during the pandemic, how much enjoyment she has been getting out of doing at home IGTV cooking shows and what she's looking forward to most post-pandemic. Thank you to our partner, Sakara. Visit Sakara.com/SHAKEN and enter code SHAKEN for 20% off your first order!
This week on Shaken & Stirred host of the podcast 'Everything Iconic', Danny Pellegrino, joins Nigel & Tom to discuss everything from the Real Housewives, Danny's love for America's Next Top Model and the popularity of Youtubers.
Award winning photographer, Chase Jarvis joins Nigel & Tom to discuss Chase's quarantine home renovation project, what drives him to master new skills and his passion for philosophy.
Pamella Roland, acclaimed fashion designer, drops in to have a drink with Nigel & Tom and talk about how Pamella got her start in the fashion industry, her friendship with the royal family and how Tom would look in one of her dresses.
Television producer James Marshall (The American Dream Project, American Doers) joins Nigel & Tom to discuss the importance of happiness, the joys of tequila and Nigel's guest appearance on his show "Jogging with James".
Kelly Cutrone, publicist, television personality, and author, stops by Shaken & Stirred to reminisce about Nigel & her time on America's Next top model, discuss making unique cocktails in a pandemic and Tom's hair washing regimen.
Chris Mann, American singer-songwriter and former The Voice contestant, drops in to have a cocktail with Nigel & Tom to discuss music career and how he used this quarantine time to pivot his career into creating viral parodies such as "My Corona".
Shantell Martin, acclaimed visual artist, joins Tom and Nigel to talk about her artwork, how she is adapting to the new normal of the pandemic and being her authentic self.
Estelle Darlings, the multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, actress, and humanitarian, joins Nigel & Tom to discuss her experience being a woman in the music industry and what type of liquor messes up her singing voice.
Shaken and Stirred is BACK and better than ever with new episodes and the addition of "Booze News". Will Blackmon, former NFL Defensive Back & Superbowl champion turned wine concierge and founder of Wine MVP, joins Nigel & Tom to discuss how he found his way into the wine business after a successful professional football career.
From the chap who brought us the Gentleman’s Code on SiriusXM, famed fashion photographer Nigel Barker teams up with his Boarding school pal and renaissance man Tom Astor AKA The Snapper, to bring you a podcast that promises to leave you both shaken and stirred. The show is the culmination of 100s of dinner parties, boozy lunches and drawn out breakfasts where no subject was taboo and even the obvious can be surprising! So pull up a seat and join the conversation!
Acting, hosting, dancing, producing who says you can’t do it all?! Oliver Trevena’s humble origin and take no BS attitude to lead to him being a household name in Hollywood. After years of epic dinner parties, long lunches and boozy brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Best selling author David Mixner, has been fighting for civil rights his entire life and been instrumental in shaping the world we know today by never accepting failure as the answer. After years of epic dinner parties, long lunches and boozy brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
What is the point of sport? Why do we celebrate and encourage “Winning”?! After all, there is generally only one winner and a million losers in any competition. Look at marathons...only one person can ‘win’ whereas thousands won’t! Is it the taking part and what is ‘in the spirit’ of the sport? Found out on today's episode of Shaken & Stirred as we sit down with James Kennedy, the CEO and Founder of The NY Rugby Club. After years of epic dinner parties, long lunches and boozy brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
All that glitters is not gold. When you think of the Crown Jewels does the Star Africa diamond come to mind or all the heads that have rolled who have held it? Native New Zealander of Sri Lankan heritage, a Manhattan attorney, a women's rights advocate, Rosena grew increasingly concerned as she watched fast fashion and disposable lifestyles replace artisanship with exploitation, waste, and a disregard for the origins of what we consume. Find out what she did to change this through her work and her own business Rosena Sammi Jewelery in this episode of Shaken and Stirred!
After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Have you ever been to the perfect party left wondering what the magic ingredients were other than having: The Snapper and me in attendance?! Maneesh Goyal, a self-described “insatiable people-person,” talks about how his career diverged widely from his initial plans and how while his journey to where he is today may seem roundabout, there are a few common threads, no matter the venture: an entrepreneurial spirit, an openness to exploring new things, and a desire build people-first organizations. Find out about his every step to success in this episode of Shaken & Stirred! After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Social media has allowed everyone to see the world, but has it sparked a real travel bug? With so many pictures shot with drones, fish eye lenses and edited can we even trust what we see? Jeremy and Tom Jauncey, creators of Beautiful Destinations, talk to Nigel and Tom about how social media has changed the way travel is experienced. After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Australian humanitarian, co-founder of both The Oaktree Foundation and Global Citizen, a Global Poverty Project, Hugh Evans, has a fun yet insightful conversation with Nigel and Tom in this episode of Shaken & Stirred. Find out if Rock and Roll can save your soul! Why do we need to be rewarded for doing what’s right? And who wants to be a global citizen anyway? After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Every day we make a fashion statement whether we like it or not - is fashion serious or silly or seriously silly? In this episode of Shaken & Stirred Fern Mallis, who was the executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and created 7th on Sixth productions or New York Fashion Week as it is known today, talks to Nigel and Tom about her career, the good and the bad, and how she became a legend in the Fashion World!After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred
Why are so many men afraid of equality? Do we really think we are better, more deserving or it’s our devine right to lord it over women? Former NFL player, thought leader, public speaker, and consultant on gender, race, orientation and equality, Wade Davis talks to Nigel and Tom about why women empowerment is promoted so strongly, why it is feared by some and what can we do to bring more equality in all areas of life. After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
How on earth do so many innocent people end up in jail in the land of the free? Can you imagine being convicted of a crime you didn’t commit? And even when you can prove your innocence you still appear guilty. American entrepreneur, music industry executive, social justice activist, philanthropist, children's book author, creator and podcast host, Jason Flom talks to Nigel and Tom about all of this and more! After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
What is the American Dream? With so much talk about building walls, name calling and animosity towards our neighbors, can we overcome our differences and actually learn to dream again? Arturo Castañeda, Fashion Designer and Owner of Arturo, Luxury Men's Wear Brand, talks to Nigel and Tom about his personal life struggles to get to where he is today. After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
What does it mean to be a “super” model and how super is it actually? Canadian fashion model, Coco Rocha shares about her experience as well as the highs and lows in the life of a fashion model. Coco and her husband, James Conran, also share how they have helped others with their activism and charitable work. After years of Epic dinner parties, long lunches and boozy brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Are you your own worst enemy? Do you get in your own way or do you give yourself permission to succeed? In this episode of Shaken & Stirred American screen actress and former fashion model, Michele Hicks talks to Nigel and Tom about the hardships of her own personal life and how she overcame every difficult situation that got on her way. Discover why she thinks you can do the same and accomplish everything you imagine in life!
Walk like it’s for sale and the rent is due tonight! Miss J, American reality television personality and runway coach best known for his work on America's Next Top Model talks to Nigel and Tom about how to walk through life as though you’re walking through hell in gasoline soaked pajamas! After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
Is it possible for everyone to ‘eat well’ as in food with healthy nutritional ingredients which has been produced with no environmental or adverse health consequences? Some people just love food but don't love eating, others love eating but don't care much for food. Join us in a fun conversation about food and the chef lifestyle with Russel Jackson, the founder of an underground supper club in San Francisco, where he uses local ingredients to create innovative meals. He's been cooking since he was 3 years old and recently battled Jose Garces in Iron Chef America Battle Rhubarb!
Is discussing one’s relationship in public ok? Join us in this episode in which American sociologist and a scholar of urban studies, culture, and media, Eric Klinenberg talks to Nigel and the Snapper about how people sometimes become very forthcoming with dishing the dirt and discussing their other halves. Why do we do that? Has the onset of social media made it more acceptable and encouraging for the current generation of youth to share their very intimate relationship details? Pull up a sit and find out with us in this episode of Shaken & Stirred!
What kind of car do you drive and what it says about you. Forget about what you eat - You are what you drive! Duncan Quinn, his expertise about cars, and a good cocktail are the perfect combination! Needless to say aside from cocktails, Quinn Rosé, and other shenanigans there were pearls of wisdom and wit!
It is very odd to hear about someone who dislikes all music, there is something for everyone! Classical, Rock, folk, Metal, Grunge, Thrash, Hip-hop, rap, reggae, drum and base, swing, big band, Ska, bluegrass, salsa, tango, ecclesiastical, elevator, Technology Festivals Music as a tool for educating and bringing people together. Music is also one of the only Arts that can reduce one to tears, after all you do not often hear of a painting having that effect or ballet. How did Rehan Choudhry, who is Founder & CEO for ABP Media, Founder of Emerge LV and Life is Beautiful, get into the music scene and what exactly does he do? Find out in this episode of Shaken & Stirred!
Did you play Cops and Robbers when you were a child? or do you sit at home on a Friday night and indulge in a marathon of Blue Bloods? American actress and model Bridget Moynahan has a fun conversation with Nigel and Tom in this episode discussing some of the reasons why society has a fascination with crime! Pull up a seat and join the conversation!
Organic chemist and master mixologist Alex Ott shares the best drinks to relieve stress, boost energy, or simply how to mix the perfect flavors to create an amazing drink. What personal experiences shaped the professional he is today? find out in this fun conversation. Cheers!
Writer and filmmaker Colin Broderick talks to Nigel and Tom about his own experience being an addict. In this conversation you'll understand from a more relaxed perspective how addicts are basically very sick people. Why do people in the UK and the US still treat drug addicts as criminals instead of patients who need curing. Surely the ‘war on drugs’ is lost..... from Reagan to Trump the usage, importation and death toll from illegal drug use has increased and c ontinues to do so. Should we expand our definition of what addiction is?
American real estate broker, bestselling author, and star of Bravo’s reality television series, Million Dollar Listing New York and its spin-off Sell it Like Serhant, Ryan Serhant talks to Nigel and Tom in this episode about rumors. Do rumours give us a means to escape our own daily lives and dive into a fiction filled fantasy world which we think we find ‘more exciting’? Join the conversation in this week's episode of Shaken & Stirred!
American author, socialite, former editor of Elle Accessories, former model, and full-time cast member on the television series The Real Housewives of New York City, Kelly Bensimon helps us to understand why having a sense of humor or even being humorous doesn’t mean you need to be funny! So, what is the difference between dry Humor and dark Humor? After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
TV personality and style expert Robert Verdi is the special guest in this episode! We have a fun conversation in which we explore the concept of what it means to be Royal, which is in the limelight in large part because an American has married into The Family. Then again, the royals are Hanoverian Germans with a smattering of Greek and Russian thrown in over the years so what’s a little additional Transatlantic flavor? After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.
American Fashion Model, Jillian Mercado is a prominent figure in the new wave of models challenging beauty ideals in the fashion industry. She talks to us about the importance of being comfortable in your own skin. But, who defines what is the correct attire? Join this fun conversation in which we find out whether everyday we wake up we make a fashion statement even if we don't realize it! After years of Epic dinner parties, Long lunches and Boozy Brunches we bring you Shaken & Stirred! Or rather we are Shaken & Stirred.