SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In September 2026, G&G expands its audio storytelling
with a new video podcast series. Hosted by editor-in-chief David DiBenedetto, A Whiskey With... invites viewers and listeners into intimate, unfiltered conversations with the South's most compelling creatives—shared over a glass of bourbon or a carefully crafted cocktail. Cinematic, conversational, and distinctly G&G, the series reaches audiences across major podcast and G&G media platforms.
A whiskey with...
podcast
Featured talent
A cross-disciplinary roster of the South’s most compelling voices across G&G brand pillars, such as:
Curiosity, craftsmanship, and reinvention—spanning the science of food, storytelling, television, and the creative discipline required to evolve over a long career
Leadership and authenticity in the modern South—reflections on journalism, fatherhood, and staying grounded while navigating national platforms
Creativity rooted in place—exploring Southern landscapes, memory, and personal history as enduring sources of inspiration and cultural influence
Cinematic and conversational, with interviews filmed over bourbon or a signature cocktail, designed for both video and audio distribution
Format
One featured guest per episode in an intimate, wide-ranging conversation guided by DiBenedetto
Content
Eight (8) episodes, each running 30–45 minutes
Season
How it works:
On location at G&G at 21 Magazine on a curated designed set—featuring partner product integrations, customized backdrops, and/or preferred talent
Film Setting
Podcast filmed and recorded in Summer with episode rollout beginning September 2026
Production and Launch Timeline
Organic custom recorded host-read brand messaging
Brand integration across G&G’s owned media platforms, including print, digital, email, and social channels, where applicable
“In partnership with” language and/or branding across each episode’s video and audio distribution, including episode descriptions and on-screen placement
Opportunity
Visual brand integration through on-set product placement, designed backdrops, or location-based storytelling, tailored to the partner
Inclusion within paid media amplification supporting each episode launch
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craig melvin
elizabeth lawrence
4 million+ Estimated impressions