Dry Cleaning to Bold Cabernet: The Paul Cullen Story Pt. 1


Before he was pouring Barolo and plating risotto, Paul Cullen was shaking stadiums as a bass player. In this episode, we dive into Paul’s wild ride—from star athlete to rock star to sommelier and private chef. You'll hear how a voicemail, a bassline, and a bet on himself turned into one of the most flavorful second acts in music history!
Paul Cullen’s journey from dry cleaning to dive bars to stadiums
How he pivoted from music to launching Paul Cullen Wines
The iconic voicemail exchange that started it all
Why pairing music and food is Paul’s true calling
A tribute to Paul’s parents—and the emotional moment his father saw him perform live
Musical influences: Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Geddy Lee
How Paul turned his love for hospitality into a lifestyle brand: travel, wine, and private dinners
Learn more about Paul at paulcullenwines.com
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