The Dry Run

Leyla Lacheri, Brady Mark Leffler, Russell Henson
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Welcome to 'The Dry Run: A sober podcast about drinking   Hosts Leyla Lacheri, Brady Mark Leffler, and producer Russell Henson come to you from Los Angeles. A city with so much sunshine, art and culture that the party truly never stops. It's not uncommon to go from beach side yoga to bottomless mimosas, a juice cleanse to dirty martinis or your therapy hour to happy hour.   But for those who choose to live an alcohol-free lifestyle that doesn't mean you have to miss out on any of the fun. We're tasting the latest and greatest non alcoholic brands, giving you the inside scoop on which ones are worth trying. We'll discuss sober dating, alcohol free events and the best NA cocktail menus across the city and beyond. Hang out as we talk to friends, artists, entrepreneurs, and experts about how they stay creative and inspired without the crutch of alcohol.   So whether you're a health conscious partygoer, a recovering addict, or just looking for a different kind of buzz, you've come to the right place. This…is The Dry Run.

Episodes

  1. 01/16/2024

    We Are The Champignons (with De Soi CEO Scout Brisson)

    Hands down, maybe, our most easily chosen episode title. (if you blur your eyes just a little you can imagine that's a Heineken 0.0 on the piano)   Happy Dry January! In this episode of The Dry Run, we have a lively and informative chat with Scout Brisson, the CEO of De Soi. Our conversation touches on its celebrity founder, the origin story of the brand, the several aspects that go into creating such unique flavors and the concept behind the design + packaging.  Check out the entire line from De Soi here   *this episode was recorded 1/8/2024 *********** Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    1h 12m

  2. 10/24/2023

    Kiss From A Rosé

    Recorded 7/11/2023 This episode in unsurprisingly named after THIS song. *as a music nerd, it's endlessly wild that this medeival tinged r&b pop song was allowed to happen in the mid 90's. It rules....BAaaYbaaaY!* We riff on pronunciations of LA streets and neighborhoods, which takes us to trying to remember the term Semantic Satiation.  We also return for a bit to the topic of "Day Zero", and Leyla pitches getting some summer sobriety reps in before the stresses of fall/winter family times. Here's a little explainer on Russ' mention of the gregarious info gatherer: Mavens as per Malcolm Gladwell's 'The Tipping Point' I know ya'll were EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT for this fact-check, but, the Sun Tea does NOT absorb/prvide vitamin D,  we do, however, have a link for a Green Tea ice cubes for facial skincare.  which sounds LOVELY! So both Brady and Russ were mostly right about Pineapples and swingin'. Apparently the upside down pineapple is the traditional signal to others in "the lifestyle", but it's gotten a bit looser. There was mention of how Weird Al typically gets permission for his parodies even though he doesn't need to under strict parody/fair use copyright law: a concise explainer on Fair Use as it pertains to Parody Here's just a lil bonus cutie n/a French 75 recipe because that cocktail offhandedly came up. *********** For today's tasting, we had a great time sampling the full range from Prima Pavé I think it's safe to say this was hands down, maybe, one of Leyla's favorite tastings to date. *********** Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines

    1h 15m

  3. 10/05/2023

    Bittersweet Symphony

    As if you needed us to tell you where the episode title comes from. In this episode, recorded 6/29/23, we talk about how your mom will always make sure that you're up to date on the death or marital status of that person you don't remember, Brady gets pretty raw shares his 'Day Zero' story and definition, and we discuss some ideas for taking care of yourself through BBQ season (Hey, that's still another couple months for us Angelenos) Then we get to a tasting of a range of Ready To Drink (RTD) N/A Bitters options (links below) The story on the Angostura bitters label  (point: Russell) THESE ARE ALL GOOD Weekday Vibes' Bitter Orange Spritz Hella Cocktail Co's Bitters & Soda For Bitter Or Worse's Eva's Spritz Figlia's Fiore Frizzante St Agrestis' Phony Negroni   *********** Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    1h 31m

  4. 09/21/2023

    Punk AF

    PUNK AF It's been a minute! In this episode we open on Leyla and Russ chatting their love the "The Dan", Brady opening for "The Nuge", and then go a bit deeper talking about the need to normalize providing fun, non-alc drinks at weddings.   After all that, we get down to a shootout of current N/A India Pale Ales (IPAs) Best quick history I found on the origin of the IPA. Difference between West and East coast IPAs Complete list of the beers tasted in this episode: Brew Dog's PUNK AF  (the AF line is all non-Alcoholic and does, in fact, stand for Alcohol Free) Athletic Brewing Co's Free Wave Hazy IPA Three Weavers NA IPA Bravus Brewing Co's West Coast IPA Sober Carpenter's Session IPA   Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    1h 8m

  5. 08/10/2023

    Queen of Wands

    3 out of 3 Dry Run creators agree that this song rules  We chat some of the summer events we've been looking forward to, moms being internet awkward, LEYLA BE DATING (#HotLeylaSummer?)... Then we try some of the truly speechless-making offerings from Unified Ferments .  Fact check stuff: Carly Rae Jepsen's Julien is the FOURTH single off of Dedicated (which is, indeed, the album after E-Mo-Tion). Hard to say whether it's about the fella we talk about or not. Name inspo? Heidi Klum as an Earthworm causes a resurgence in the "Would you still love me if I was a worm?" meme   Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    1h 22m

  6. 07/12/2023

    Anyway, Here's Wonderwall

    Brady shares a timeline of the band Oasis before heading off to see one of the fiesty Mancs.  (but here's an EVEN-MORE-ABSURDLY-DEEP dive) I thought I'd find better answers as to the origin, but here's a history of the Anyway, Here's Wonderwall meme. The Songsmith version Wonderwall seems to have been fully scrubbed from the internet, but here's a couple examples that live on and demonstrate just how silly/awesome it was and I hope you can now IMAGINE Wonderwall as a techno track: Nirvana's In Bloom, Motorhead's Ace Of Spades, Beastie Boys' Interglactic .  We pledge fielty to the Desert Princess (coronation Save-The-Date to follow). On a more serious note, Leyla reflects on her 1 year sober birthday and shares her sober story. If you're reading this, you should thank her for that.  I'd assumed carrot sticks for smoking cessation was a more ubiquitous concept than it turns out to be, but here's what I found anyway. Brady and Russ vibe out on sitting in with Jeremy and the Harlequins to play music together for the first time in years and handling the temptation of walking into a "fully stocked" green room. Our tasting this week was the Mezcal offering from Drink Monday with a bit of the DHOS Orange Curacao for the final cocktail. Here's -The "Spicy Harlequita"- -2oz Monday Mezcal -1oz DHŌS Orange Curacao -.5oz Lime Juice -.25oz Agave -.5mL All the Bitter Orange bitters Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    1h 15m

  7. 06/19/2023

    Jump In The Pool

    **This episode was recorded 5/10/2023, so certain events may seem out of order in relation to previous episodes** Holy smokes! Our Brady was a contestant on the hilarious Love Isn't Blind (clip link below)! We chat his re-entry to the world of dating - Jumping back in the pool, if you will- and then discuss the non-alc menu at Bar Next Door before moving onto our tasting of the Lyre's Agave Blanco Spirit . Our first direct liqour 'dupe'.    Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines   You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.   Brady On Love Isn't Blind

    1h 5m

  8. 06/10/2023

    I Drank A Bev And I Liked It

    **This episode was recorded 4/19/2023, so certain events may seem out of order in relation to our previous episode** Have you ever wondered how Brady and Russ met? Ever thought, "Gosh, they really seem like they could play for an enormous pop star!"? Well, you'd be right...... or as close as you can be to right without actually being right. Brady shares the harrowing tale of his MANY close calls to working with miss Katy Perry, both musically and in the beverage space.  Leyla and Brady discuss the impressive inaugural event thrown by Bar Nuda  and we close with being very pleasantly surprised by the the De Soi line.   Zero Proofed at Culver Hotel 6/11/23 discount link   Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines   You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.

    57 min

  9. 06/01/2023

    Pour Some Sugar On Me

    Beware the Monster Moon. I tell you shwut. After some chatter about tattoos, we talk about some exciting upcoming Non-Alc events, some we've recently attended, and the rising prevalence of NA options at bars and festivals. We spend some more time on sugar addiction, gut health, and unhealthy habits in our past. We close by trying out the Prickly Paloma and the Spiced Piñarita from PARCH . Zero Proofed at Culver Hotel 6/11/23 discount link Auto Brewery Syndrome The tattoo work of Scott Campbell   Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines

    1h 33m

  10. 05/24/2023

    Ghia Monsters

    From an apartment living room in Highland Park; we chat sobriety and temptation in the desert, touch lightly on some dark moments, Russ is outted as a proud Dungeon & Dragons 'stan', and a case of "Who knows who, and how?" is solved(?).   We make good on the promise of reviewing NA beverage options and taste the Le Spritz suite of Ready To Drink spritzes from Ghia.   You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes   You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.   Mishka's Book: I Swear I'll Make It Up To You   Use our code "dryrun15" for 15% off at checkout at: JAS  ready to drink non-alcoholic "Paloma Libre" Three Spirit NA elixers and alt-wines

    56 min

  11. 05/12/2023

    Welcome to The Dry Run

    Our first episode. Wow. We really did it.   We come in hot with extremely relevant topics like disaster movies from 2 and 14 years ago, 80's-90's professional wrestling, and Ronald Reagan (feat. some wildly incorrect recollections from Russ). We then move on to actually relevant subjects like the vices picked up in recovery, the continued function of bars as social gathering places, visiting family while newly sober, and Brady's first sober marathon.   This episode doesn't have a beverage tasting because we went long VIBING, but most will feature a tasting.   You can follow us on instagram at: @thedryrunpodcast @thebeverageslut @thebeveragejunkie and @rustyfawkes   You can also reach us by email at thedryrunpod@gmail.com with any questions, guest, topic, or product suggestions.     Relevant links this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/20/arts/design/climate-clock-metronome-nyc.html https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ringmaster/Abraham-Riesman/9781982169442 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/jelly-belly-ronald-reagan

    1h 2m

  12. TRAILER

    THIS Is The Dry Run (Trailer)

    Introducing The Dry Run: A Sober Podcast About Drinking, where we take a fresh and FUN approach to non-alcoholic beverages and sober living in the dynamic city of Los Angeles. Hosted by Leyla Lacheri and Brady Mark Leffler, this podcast is your guide to embracing a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle without the need for alcohol. Join us as we explore the tantalizing realm of non-alcoholic beverage brands, providing insightful reviews and recommendations. Discover the hottest sober events and gatherings across the city, ensuring you never miss out on the electrifying pulse of LA's social scene. From musicians to artists to entrepreneurs to experts, we'll engage in captivating conversations with intriguing personalities who've found their creative spark without relying on substances. Get ready to rock your sobriety and celebrate life's moments with intention. This is "The Dry Run," where we prove that sobriety and a passion for living fully can coexist in perfect harmony.

    1 min

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About

Welcome to 'The Dry Run: A sober podcast about drinking   Hosts Leyla Lacheri, Brady Mark Leffler, and producer Russell Henson come to you from Los Angeles. A city with so much sunshine, art and culture that the party truly never stops. It's not uncommon to go from beach side yoga to bottomless mimosas, a juice cleanse to dirty martinis or your therapy hour to happy hour.   But for those who choose to live an alcohol-free lifestyle that doesn't mean you have to miss out on any of the fun. We're tasting the latest and greatest non alcoholic brands, giving you the inside scoop on which ones are worth trying. We'll discuss sober dating, alcohol free events and the best NA cocktail menus across the city and beyond. Hang out as we talk to friends, artists, entrepreneurs, and experts about how they stay creative and inspired without the crutch of alcohol.   So whether you're a health conscious partygoer, a recovering addict, or just looking for a different kind of buzz, you've come to the right place. This…is The Dry Run.

Information

  • Creator
    Leyla Lacheri, Brady Mark Leffler, Russell Henson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Dry Run