Oct. 1, 2025

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

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