Wellness On The Rocks

About Wellness On The Rocks

Wellness On The Rocks is a San Diego based podcast exploring growth through conversations with the people building hospitality, business, sports and culture. Hosted by bartender Taylor McQuade from Stout Public House, each episode features long form conversations with chefs, bartenders, restaurateurs, sommeliers, entrepreneurs, athletes, executives and creatives who have dedicated themselves to mastering their craft. Rather than focusing only on what people do, these conversations explore how they think. From leadership and entrepreneurship to hospitality, creativity, resilience and mindset, these conversations uncover the experiences, habits and philosophies that shape meaningful careers and fulfilling lives. At its core, Wellness On The Rocks is about connecting people through shared experiences. Every guest has taken a different path, but every conversation offers a new perspective, reminding us that growth can come from anywhere. You can find every episode of this show on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. For more follow: @wellness_ontherocks & @Taylorredmondmcquade on Instagram.

Publisher

Taylor Redmond McQuade

Category

arts · business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2024

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   #34 - Danny Barrett

   🎟️ GET TICKETS TO THE GOLDEN EAGLES GALA: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-4850 (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-4850) Two-time Olympian Danny Barrett joins Wellness On The Rocks for a conversation about representing the United States, competing at the highest level of international rugby and finding a new purpose after professional sports. Known as one of the most physical players in American rugby sevens history, Danny represented Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He also competed in two Rugby World Cups and helped establish the United States as a legitimate force on the international sevens circuit. We discuss the mental and emotional transition out of professional sports, the financial realities facing Olympic rugby players, the Golden Eagles CARE program, the U.S. women’s historic bronze medal in Paris, Alex Sedrick’s unforgettable final try, Ilona Maher’s impact beyond the game and the U.S. men’s dramatic victory over Fiji. Today, Danny serves as Executive Director of the Golden Eagles, supporting American rugby players throughout their careers and helping them prepare for life after competition. THE GOLDEN EAGLES FUNDRAISING GALA On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Golden Eagles will host the U.S. Men’s Olympic Rugby Fundraising Gala at The University Club in downtown San Diego. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and will bring together current members of the U.S. Men’s Rugby Sevens team, USA Rugby legends and special guests for dinner, a program and live and silent auctions. Funds raised support USA Rugby Sevens athletes and programs, including player development, development pathways and the Golden Eagles CARE program—Career Advancement, Rugby Enhancement—which provides athletes with mentorship, professional development and paid internship opportunities. 100% of ticket sales and donations directly support the team. 📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 📍 The University Club 750 B Street, Suite 3400 San Diego, California PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-4850 (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-4850) LEARN MORE OR CONTRIBUTE: https://www.goldeneagles.org (https://www.goldeneagles.org/) FOLLOW: Danny Barrett: bookem650 (https://www.instagram.com/bookem650) Golden Eagles: golden.eagles7s (https://www.instagram.com/golden.eagles7s) Wellness On The Rocks: wellness_ontherocks (https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks) If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, share the episode and send it to anyone who loves rugby, believes in supporting Olympic athletes or wants to become part of the journey toward LA28.

2. 

   19 Jul 2026

   #33 - Tom Penn

   Tom Penn is the Chief Executive Officer of San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's newest expansion club. Before helping launch San Diego FC, Tom co-founded Los Angeles FC and spent years in NBA front offices, including as Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers. Today we discuss what it takes to build a professional sports organization from the ground up, the vision behind San Diego FC, the Right to Dream Academy, the business of professional sports ,and how sports and hospitality share the same mission: bringing people together, building community, and creating places where authentic human connection can thrive. You can find all episodes of Wellness On The Rocks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Hosted, edited and independently produced by bartender Taylor McQuade Follow San Diego FC on IG: @SanDiegoFC (https://www.instagram.com/sandiegofc/) Follow Wellness On The Rocks on IG: @Wellness_OnTheRocks (https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks/)

3. 

   2 Jul 2026

   #32 - Jason O'Bryan

   Jason O’Bryan is the lead mixologist for Addison, Southern California’s first three-Michelin-star restaurant, known for its world class, California Gastronomy. He is also a cocktail writer for Robb Report, where he has spent years researching, testing, and documenting the history, technique, and culture that have shaped the cocktails we drink today. Before joining Addison, Jason built his career behind bars throughout Boston and San Diego, writing along the way simply because he loved the craft. Years later, that passion has led to a career balanced between storytelling and crafting cocktails for one America's top restaurants. Connect with Jason on Instagram: @drinksanddrinking (https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddrinking) Connect with Addison on Instagram: @addisonrestaurant (https://www.instagram.com/addisonrestaurant) Connect with Taylor on Instagram: @taylorredmondmcquade (https://www.instagram.com/taylorredmondmcquade) Follow Wellness on the Rocks on Instagram: @wellness_ontherocks (https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks) Listen to and watch all episodes of Wellness On The Rocks on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Hosted, edited, and independently produced by bartender Taylor McQuade

Who has been a guest on Wellness On The Rocks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Carrie Wilds
• Seth Sandoval
• Jeremy Stonebraker

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81