Shaken & Stirred

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!