Whiskey and Chocolate with Jude McLean
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJude has a podcast! It’s called The Whiskey and Chocolate Podcast (of course, lol). Joining will be fun guests who’ve been riding this train from the beginning. (They really want off but aren’t allowed to leave.) Jude finds inspiration in all corners of her life for her books and these guests are part of her engaging world. There will be behind-the-scenes discussing the self-publishing journey and what an adventure it’s been! And there will be a special Author’s Corner dedicated especially to offering help and answers to authors. Other episodes include essays from Jude's Journal. Excerpts from Book One of the O’Brian trilogy Escape, will also be included along with sneak peeks at the other two books, Break Free and United. So please join in for the laughs, lessons, and lively banter. Don’t forget to pour yourself a whiskey and break off a bite of chocolate! Or devour the whole bar. Jude won’t tell.
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Episodes
Author's Corner: Karina Kantas
February 16, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBI sat down with award-winning author extraordinaire, Karina Kantas. She not only writes edgy books but helps other authors with marketing and everything that goes with it. And I mean EVERYTHING! And in her spare time, she is a very proud mother. She's a lovely person and I'm proud to call her my friend. Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/karinakantas Behind the Pen Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bmvaMJDHJ2BbAbzGhk9Mh Karina on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarinaKantasAuthor Contac...
Audio Book: Escape, Chapter 15
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of passion, mystery, and suspense. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the end...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 12
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Audio Book: Escape, Chapter 14
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of passion, mystery, and suspense. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the end...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 13
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of passion, mystery, and suspense. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the end...
Audiobook: Have You Got a Kitchen Table? The Musings and Melancholy of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer
December 17, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBHave You Got a Kitchen Table? The Musings and Melancholy of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer is narrated by Jude and is available everywhere audiobooks are sold. https://www.judemclean.com/kitchentable Isolation. Quarantine. Ever wonder what happens behind those closed doors? I was stuck at home feeling caged and homicidal. I hadn't worked a regular job in over a decade, but I had to do something to keep myself out of prison. So, I signed up to be a COVID-19 Contact Tracer to do my bit to help ...
Jude's Journal: Charlie Brown
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBThis “Charlie Brown” article marked the beginning of my accidental author career one year ago. The story goes like this: As you may know, I was a COVID-19 Contact Tracer. All work was done from home, so while I had coworkers, it wasn’t like we were gathering around the water cooler to share a laugh. But, my team had a chat room. One particularly lousy day, I told a funny story to lift everyone’s mood. It worked, so I made a habit of it. I do loads of stupid things, so why not share? http:/...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 7
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 8
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 9
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 5
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 10
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 11
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women or romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 2
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one, introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 3
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 4
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Audiobook: Escape, Chapter 6
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Escape, Chapter 10
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends...
Escape, Chapter 11
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women or romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Escape, Chapter 2
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one, introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends...
Escape, Chapter 3
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Escape, Chapter 4
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Escape, Chapter 5
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Escape, Chapter 6
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Escape, Chapter 7
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Escape, Chapter 8
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends o...
Escape, Chapter 9
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. The O’Brian Trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the ends ...
Audio Book: Escape, Chapter 1
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. In the O’Brian trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the en...
Escape, Chapter 1 Audio Book
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBEscape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of secrets, lies, and fated love. In the O’Brian trilogy, book one introduces Connor O’Brian, a hard-working Irishman who wants nothing to do with women and romance. He was burned once, and that was enough. But for years, he has dreamt of one particular woman. He doesn’t know the sound of her voice, but he knows the sound of her heart, and it’s broken. He doesn’t know who she is or if she even exists, but she is the only one he would chase to the en...
Author's Corner, Meet Jude
November 05, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJude did publishing backward, so you don't have to! In the special Author's Corner episodes, Jude will be speaking about the marketing, publishing, and writing process, the lessons she's learned, and the mistakes she's made. All to help other authors be a success. http://judemclean.com
Author's Corner, Episode 1
November 05, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJude did publishing backward, so you don't have to! In the special Author's Corner episodes, Jude will be speaking about the marketing, publishing, and writing process, the lessons she's learned, and the mistakes she's made. All to help other authors be a success. http://judemclean.com
Audiobook: Have You Got a Kitchen Table? The Musings and Melancholy of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave You Got a Kitchen Table? The Musings and Melancholy of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer is narrated by Jude and is available everywhere audiobooks are sold. https://www.judemclean.com/kitchentable Isolation. Quarantine. Ever wonder what happens behind those closed doors? I was stuck at home feeling caged and homicidal. I hadn't worked a regular job in over a decade, but I had to do something to keep myself out of prison. So, I signed up to be a COVID-19 Contact Tracer to do my bit to help...
Have You Got a Kitchen Table? Audiobook
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave You Got a Kitchen Table? The Musings and Melancholy of a COVID-19 Contact Tracer is narrated by Jude and is available everywhere audiobooks are sold. https://www.judemclean.com/kitchentable Isolation. Quarantine. Ever wonder what happens behind those closed doors? I was stuck at home feeling caged and homicidal. I hadn't worked a regular job in over a decade, but I had to do something to keep myself out of prison. So, I signed up to be a COVID-19 Contact Tracer to do my bit to help...
Episode 1: Welcome! with Brand Creation
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBJude is Joined by her Brand Manager Kristin for the first episode of Whiskey and Chocolate. Join them as they discuss how the journey to being an author began, where it's going, and enjoy a few laughs at Jude's expense as she fumbles through her first podcast. http://judemclean.com http://designatea.com http://madebyk.me
Escape Audio Book Sample of Chapter 11
October 17, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBEscape is now available as an audiobook. It's narrated by Jude herself. Enjoy this sample from chapter 11. The audiobook can be purchased on Audible and everywhere audiobooks are sold. Visit her website to get a few direct links and to find out more about her work. https://www.audible.com/pd/Escape-Audiobook/B09H3PD4LK?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare http://judemclean.com
Episode 1, Welcome!
October 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBJude is Joined by her Brand Manager Kristin for the first episode of Whiskey and Chocolate. Join them as they discuss how the journey to being an author began, where it's going, and enjoy a few laughs at Jude's expense as she fumbles through her first podcast. http://judemclean.com http://madebyk.me http://designatea.com
Sneaking Around, Part 5
July 28, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout5 So long, OBX. Adios beach, adios Moe, and the grandkids. Hello Tesla Guy. Ugh, I think I'm ready to go home now.
Jude's Journal: Sneaking Around, Part 5
July 28, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout5 So long, OBX. Adios beach, adios Moe, and the grandkids. Hello Tesla Guy. Ugh, I think I'm ready to go home now.
Jude's Journal: Sneaking Around, Part 4
July 28, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout4 The ultimate place to sneak off to ... OBX, here I come! Buuut, can anyone tell me how to get to my hotel?
Sneaking Around, Part 4
July 28, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout4 The ultimate place to sneak off to ... OBX, here I come! Buuut, can anyone tell me how to get to my hotel?
Sneaking Around, Part 3
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout3 Does anyone have a good practical joke I can play on my husband? Unfortunately, I'm running out of ideas and peroxide to treat all the prick marks on my hands. Me and sewing really do not get along.
Jude's Journal: Sneaking Around, Part 3
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout3 Does anyone have a good practical joke I can play on my husband? Unfortunately, I'm running out of ideas and peroxide to treat all the prick marks on my hands. Me and sewing really do not get along.
Sneaking Around, Part 2
July 27, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout2 If anyone knows a good soap to get out pungent cologne, by all means, please share! You can write to me through my website.
Jude's Journal: Sneaking Around, Part 2
July 27, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout2 If anyone knows a good soap to get out pungent cologne, by all means, please share! You can write to me through my website.
Jude's Journal: Sneaking Around, Part 1
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout1 Picture this: It's morning. You have just woke up all snuggled in your cozy, warm bed. You yawn and stretch out your arms. It's a fresh day with no mistakes in it. And then you hear it. Your spouse is playing music that you can't stand unless you have had one too many while telling nerdy jokes with his just as nerdy co-workers over the phone and typing as fast as they can. It's a trio that causes instant emotional chaos. You stay in bed and give yours...
Sneaking Around, Part 1
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBhttps://www.judemclean.com/sneakingout1 Picture this: It's morning. You have just woke up all snuggled in your cozy, warm bed. You yawn and stretch out your arms. It's a fresh day with no mistakes in it. And then you hear it. Your spouse is playing music that you can't stand unless you have had one too many while telling nerdy jokes with his just as nerdy co-workers over the phone and typing as fast as they can. It's a trio that causes instant emotional chaos. You stay in bed and give yours...