Cheers! with RNDC

The Power of 12 Podcast Ep. 1: A Legacy of Craft at Sonoma-Cutrer

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Cheers! with RNDC Podcast - Unfiltered Sessions, Ep. 2

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Our Cheers! RNDC Podcast Unfiltered Sessions are a behind-the-scenes look at our latest advancements and the real, unfiltered stories supporting RNDC’s growth.

‌RNDC is excited to announce the latest episode of our Cheers! With RNDC Podcast: Unfiltered Session featuring a few of our very own eRNDC customers that RNDC's Kanchan Kinkade, host and VP of Corporate Communications, sat down to interview and chat.

Episode 18: DEI & Supplier Partnerships

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Join us for the second part of this two-part podcast series. In this episode, hear from Katie McDuff, Head of Marketing and Erika Hopkins, Vice President, Culture, Social Responsibility discuss DEI and supplier partnerships with Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Learn more about the connection of DEI, suppliers partners and the alcohol beverage industry.

Episode 17: Supplier Partnerships and DEI

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Join Erika Hopkins, Vice President, Culture, Social Responsibility and DEI, for part one of this special edition, two part podcast series. Guests on this segment are JLee Galan, Manager, Talent Engagement and Employer Brand, and Devoreaux Walton, Manager DEI. In this segment, about Everyday Inclusion, supplier partners, and more.

Cheers! with RNDC Podcast - Unfiltered Sessions, Ep. 1

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Our Cheers! RNDC Podcast Unfiltered Sessions serve as a behind-the-scenes look at some of our latest advancements and the real, unfiltered stories supporting RNDC’s growth.

‌Join RNDC's Kanchan Kinkade, host and VP of Corporate Communications, and eRNDC Sales Specialists Eric Pearl, Joey Scarpinati, and Michael Krause as they talk about RNDC and its e-commerce platform eRNDC. These special guests provide context on their journey moving eRNDC forward and their path towards achieving some incredible results.

Episode 16: Summer Drinks & Eats

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Join RNDC's Patrick Okubo, Master Sommelier, Fine Wine Specialist as he and ET, Jack Daniels U.S. Brand Ambassador, as they discuss summer drinks and pairings with some popular summer meals. Learn about a grilled flavored cocktail, how it's okay to pair a red with seafood and much more!

Episode 15 - Sake/AAPI Month

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Join Tamiko Ishidate, Director of Sake at RNDC, Monica Samuels, VP of Sake and Spirits, Kome Collective, and Ryan Mellinger, Joto Sake General Manager, Kobrand Corporation, as they discuss Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the history and culture behind Sake and more.

Episode 14: Powered by Women (Part 2)

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Join Jenn Engel, Chief Commercial Sales Officer, for the second part of this special edition, two-part podcast series, honoring Women's History Month. In this segment, Jenn catches up with Fawn Weaver, CEO and Founder of Uncle Nearest. Fawn is one of the three pioneers featured in the "Powered by Women" campaign.

Episode 13: Powered by Women (Part 1)

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Join Jenn Engel, Chief Commercial Sales Officer, for part one of this special edition, two-part series. Guests on this segment are two of the three leading female pioneers of the "Powered by Women" campaign: Heidi Scheid, EVP at Scheid Family Wines; and Elisa Gutiérrez, Vice President of Operations at Casa Herradura. Listen as they discuss their careers, key mentors who influenced them and much more.

Episode 12: Black History Month 2023

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Join Sehraa Blades, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist, Orrin Darrington, Director of Wine, RNDC STX, and Echo Dickerson, Manager, Positive Workplace Culture, as they discuss Black History Month, ARGs, Legacy in The Bottle sales campaign and more.

Episode 11: Sip Smart

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Did you know that the No + Lo beverage category is one of the fastest growing? Consumers are looking for tasty flavor combinations and options for making alternative choices year-round. Introducing RNDC's Sip Smart campaign, join Katie Acs, Director of Trade Marketing; Katie McDuff, Director of Creative Marketing; and Ashley Mehrens, VP Supplier Business Development, as they discuss the No + Lo campaign and its participating brands. Tune in, relax and enjoy!

Episode 9: Bourbon Heritage Month

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

As we close out Bourbon Heritage Month, join RNDC's Simone Bianconcini, Vice President for The Artisan Group; Jason Brown, Key Account Manager for The Artisan Group; and Greg Wilson, Sales Rep Retail, as they discuss the uniquely American drink, bourbon. Learn about what makes the drink unique, even when made outside of Kentucky. Grab a bourbon and enjoy!

Episode 10: Hispanic Heritage Month

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Join the Vida Associate Resource Group leaders, Rocio Alcorta, Gabriel Delgado, and Ann Reaves as they talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and what it means to them.

Episode 8: Celebrity Brands

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Join Mike Young, Senior Vice President of Supplier Business Development, and Deveney Wax, Director of Supplier Business Development, as they discuss celebrity brands and how RNDC finds and supports these brands. Hear about brands affiliated with Post Malone, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars and more.

Episode 7: Paso Robles

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Join Alexander Ramos, RNDC Vice President of Business Development, and April Mery, Vice President of Supplier Business Development, as they discuss Paso Robles wines with guest Christopher Taranto, Communications Director for Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Learn about how the Paso Robles region has evolved and what makes their wines unique.

Episode 6: Pride Month

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Listen in on a conversation between three leaders of our Rainbow ARG. Shiloh Haley, Toddy Matthews and James Bell share the history of and their thoughts on Pride Month.

Episode 5: Oregon Wines

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

May was Oregon Wine Month and in this podcast, Charlie Wright, Senior Vice President of SBD, Fine Wine and David Forman, Vice President of Supplier Business Development, Fine Wine along with Justin King, National Sales Manager, King Estate Winery discuss the unique wines from the region. Enjoy Oregon wines year-round!

Episode 4: Alcohol Awareness and Responsibility Month

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Join Camille Davis, RNDC Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility; Chris Swonger, President and CEO of DISCUS and Responsibility.org; and Mickey Bakst, Co-founder of Ben's Friends, as they discuss the importance of responsible consumption in the beverage alcohol and foodservice space.

Episode 3: Ghost Kitchens

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to Cheers with RNDC. In episode 3, Trade Marketing Managers David Concannon and Annie Henton sit down with newly appointed Chief Commercial Sales Officer Jenn Engel to discuss Ghost Kitchens. Cheers!

Episode 2: WSET

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

On today's Cheers with RNDC podcast Director of Sales, Coaching, and Industry Education Julie Townsend, hosts a discussion highlighting all things WSET. Guests include Division Manager Adam Ehmer, Regional Training Manager Patrick McCullough, and WSET's Senior Commercial Development Manager in Innovation Rob McCaughey. Enjoy today's episode of Cheers with RNDC!

Episode 1: Sake

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

On today's Cheers with RNDC podcast, guest host Emily Mendyka joins Marcus Pakiser and Midori Nakazawa to discuss Sake. Marcus, RNDC's VP of Sake, has over 25 years in the Sake industry. Midori, SakeOne's Regional Sake Manager, brings over a decade of industry knowledge and expertise. Kick back, relax and enjoy today's episode of Cheers with RNDC!