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Send us Fan Mail This week on Kill The Bottle, Eddie and Megan sit down with Joe and Edward Arking of WTSO to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. They discuss the origin of WTSO, the biggest lessons learned building the business, how wine consumers have changed over the years, and what the future holds for the wine industry. Plus, favorite wine regions, hidden gems, family business dynamics, and the stories behind some of WTSO's most memorable wine discoveries. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week on Kill The Bottle, Eddie and Megan sip Champagne while recapping BottleRock 2026, including the best bite of the festival, debate whether you should ever eat oysters on a Monday, talk Mexico and Tequila Ocho, and discuss the Hacks finale along with the greatest TV endings of all time. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re sipping Barolo and tackling life’s most important questions—like what actually makes the perfect breakfast burrito. Crispy potatoes? Bacon vs. sausage? Salsa inside or on the side? Things get heated fast. Then Megan reveals she put Eddie down as a referral for a job interview, which leads us into a full-on rehearsal of the potential phone call. Let’s just say… HR might have concerns. Wine, burritos, and fake professionalism—classic Kill The Bottle chaos. 🍷🌯 WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re getting a little more real than usual. Megan steps back into theater and talks about what it means to face your fears head-on, while we sip on a Napa Cabernet from Coombsville and reflect on getting older—and why your circle starts to get smaller. Eddie has a message for the people who only call when they need something (you know who you are), and we dive into a spicy conversation about the younger generation—work ethic, quitting too soon, and what’s changed. It’s wine, growth, tough love, and a few laughs along the way. 🍷 WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re cracking open some premium ready-to-drink cocktails—Certo—and diving into whether RTDs are finally leveling up. From there, we get nostalgic (and a little existential) talking about aging and watching our childhood celebrity crushes grow up right along with us. We also break down the Noma controversy and what it says about the future of restaurants, labor, and the fine dining world. And of course, Eddie shares a throwback story about a celebrity flirting with him at a supermarket—because why not? Cocktails, culture, and chaos—just how we like it. 🍹 WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail Eddie is hungover and Megan pleads the 5th about her ex. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by Advanced Sommelier Matias Marroquin—one of the youngest to achieve the title in the United States—for a conversation all about life, wine, and what it takes to reach the highest levels of the craft. In honor of March Madness, we put Matias to the test with a bracket-style showdown of iconic wines. From legendary regions to powerhouse producers, only one bottle can come out on top. Which wine reigns supreme? You’ll have to listen to find out. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re sipping Gigondas and catching up on everything. Eddie shares an update on his dad, plus a wild (and frustrating) story about a terrible Miami EMT experience. We talk about the buzz around Noma in LA, and of course—some things never change—Eddie is still roasting Megan about her ex’s missing tooth. It’s equal parts real talk, food chatter, and classic Kill The Bottle chaos. 🍷 WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by Chef Lovely for a candid conversation about her incredible culinary journey. While sipping a delicious Rioja from WTSO, Lovely shares stories from her career in professional kitchens, what it’s like working in high-pressure culinary environments, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments—including encounters with Gordon Ramsay. She also opens up about the challenges she’s faced in the industry and isn’t afraid to call out a few less-than-kind personalities she’s encountered along the way. It’s wine, honesty, and kitchen stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by Isaac Mejia, owner of the legendary DTLA cocktail bar The Wolves. Megan is taking on Dry January, Eddie’s attempting a “Damp January,” and we’re all sipping alcohol-removed sparkling wine while talking about the evolving world of zero-proof drinks. Isaac shares his journey from working in TV and film production to opening one of LA’s most beautiful bars—and how his love of movies shaped his creative vision. We also dig into the rise of mocktails and what it means for the future of the bar industry. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail It’s the season opener and we’re finally back. After some real-life curveballs, Eddie and Megan return to the mic to kick off the new year. Eddie’s under the weather but still rocking a new retro Marlins jacket, Megan admits she’s basically been hiding in her house, and somehow we’re both still heading to the 101 Best of LA event later that night. We talk about the surprising closure of Birdie G’s, the TV shows we’ve been watching, and why teenager characters on TV are almost always the worst people in the room. It’s a little catch-up, a little chaos, and the start of a brand new season. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail On our Season Finale we’re sipping and spilling on everything from pop culture to fast food experiments. We kick things off with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and what that means for halftime shows, then dive into the strangest and most famous death row final meals of all time. From there it’s all about Taco Bell’s new “Bellristas” and their espresso bar—will it actually work?—and we wrap it up with a serious debate on what makes the perfect chicken wing. It’s spicy, weird, and hilarious. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week, Megan and Eddie are sipping on some seriously questionable bourbon and diving into the weird and wonderful world of food festivals. Eddie quizzes Megan on which festivals are real and which ones he completely made up—spoiler: some of the fake ones sound totally legit. They also break down the Bad Bunny live stream, the new Eminem documentary, and the Charlie Sheen documentary, with plenty of laughs (and a little bourbon-fueled chaos) along the way. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by Leroy of the hilarious Canadian comedy duo @leroyandleroy. We dive into the origin of his viral social videos, how he turns everyday quirks into comedy gold, and why the internet can’t get enough of his deadpan delivery. Eddie pitches him a new bit—legal parody videos for a fake law firm called “Leroy and Leroy”—and somehow it actually makes sense. It’s all laughs this episode as we get a behind-the-scenes peek at one of social media’s funniest creators. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez

Send us Fan Mail While Megan’s out of town, Gio Gutierrez (@chatchowtv) returns as guest cohost for a night of cocktails, music, and mayhem. We kick things off with a special Santa Teresa cocktail crafted by Tobin Shea, dive into our favorite (and most questionable) musical tastes, and talk restaurant finds and cocktail trends that are shaping the scene right now. Plus, it’s all building up to one thing: our big night heading to see Oasis in LA. Booze, banter, and Britpop—it’s all here. WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode.  Support the show Theme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez