Wellness On The Rocks
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<p>Conversations about growth. For the industry. By the industry. Hosted, produced & edited by bartender Taylor McQuade.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
#32 - Jason O'Bryan
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Jason O’Bryan is the lead mixologist for Addison, Southern California’s first three-Michelin-star restaurant, known for its world class, California Gastronomy.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Jason on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drinksanddrinking">@drinksanddrinking</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Addison on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/addisonrestaurant">@addisonrestaurant</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Taylor on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorredmondmcquade">@taylorredmondmcquade</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Follow Wellness on the Rocks on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks">@wellness_ontherocks</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></p>
June 4, 2026
#31- Barbara Rourke & Jason St John
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Barbara Rourke and Jason St. John are the founders of Bells + Whistles, the award-winning hospitality design firm behind Providence, Lilo, Jeune et Jolie, Campfire, Animae, RYLA, Starlite, Broken Spanish, Dora Ristorante, and numerous other hospitality concepts throughout Southern California.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Named among Forbes' Top 100 Architects & Designers in America, Barbara and Jason have spent more than two decades designing restaurants, bars, hotels, wellness spaces, retail concepts, and hospitality experiences that shape how people gather, connect, and create memories.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this conversation, we explore what it means to be creative on demand, the relationship between design and human behavior, designing at the Michelin-star level, empathetic design, leadership, curiosity, and the psychology behind unforgettable guest experiences.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, hospitality professional, creative, or simply someone who appreciates great spaces, this conversation offers a rare behind the scenes look into the thinking, process, and philosophy of two of hospitality's most respected creatives.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Bells + Whistles:<br>Website: <a href="http://www.bw.design">www.bw.design</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellsandwhistlesdesign">@bellsandwhistlesdesign</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Barbara on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theelegantcast">@theelegantcast</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Jason on Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/jasonwhistles">@jasonwhistles</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Follow Wellness on the Rocks on Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks">@wellness_ontherocks</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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</p>
May 6, 2026
#30 - Patrick Ballow
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On this episode of Wellness On The Rocks, Taylor McQuade sits down with Patrick Ballow, Managing Partner of Vino Carta in Little Italy, San Diego, as the neighborhood wine shop and bar celebrates its 10-year anniversary.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">What started as a small, community-driven wine shop has grown into one of San Diego’s most respected hospitality spaces, built around approachable wine, genuine connection, and a passion for small family-run producers who farm organically, sustainably, and often naturally.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Patrick and Taylor reflect on the evolution of Little Italy over the last decade, the culture surrounding wine and hospitality in San Diego, building a business through changing times, and how places like Vino Carta slowly become part of the communities around them.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The conversation also dives into developing your palate, hospitality culture, leadership, business growth, and what it means to create a space where people can slow down, connect, and feel at home.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Vino Carta<br> 2161 India St, San Diego, CA 92101</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Purchase tickets to the upcoming 10-year anniversary block party on May 30th at:<br><a href="https://www.vinocartasd.com">https://www.vinocartasd.com</a></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Follow Vino Carta:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinocarta"> @vinocarta</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/patrick_ballow"> @patrick_ballow</a></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Follow Wellness On The Rocks:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellness_ontherocks"> @wellness_ontherocks</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylorredmondmcquade"> @taylorredmondmcquade</a></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">All episodes of Wellness On The Rocks are hosted, produced, and edited by bartender Taylor McQuade.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p>
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