Paul Cullen Experience: Bad Company Bassist to Chef, Traveler Full Interview 1-9
From the Stage to the CellarThis is the complete story of Paul Cullen — rock musician, private chef, world traveler, and the creative force behind Paul Cullen Wines.
Episode Highlights
Rock & Roll Roots: From Fort Myers dive bars to the global stage with Bad Company
From Bass to Chef’s Knife: How Paul built his in-home dining business, blending gourmet meals with live acoustic performances
Wines of the World: Creating his Italian label featuring the signature watercolor guitar design
️ Travel Adventures: Leading group trips through Tuscany, Sicily, and Cuba
️ Paul Kares Foundation: Helping kids pursue music and culinary dreams through scholarships and events
Coming Soon: Paul’s new cookbook Party Like a Rock Star — pairing recipes, playlists, and wine
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Paul Cullen: Party Like a Rock Star — Wine, Music & a Life Well Poured Pt. 9
We wrap up our longest and most fun conversation yet. From creating his vibrant label artwork to launching his new cookbook Party Like a Rock Star, Paul shares how he keeps reinventing himself — one pour and one riff at a time.
Highlights:
The story behind Paul’s Party Like a Rock Star cookbook and how it’s redefining entertaining
How he designs his own labels — from watercolor guitars to embossed details
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Paul Cullen Wines: Bad Company to Barrel-Aged Harmony Pt. 8
From Stage to Cellar — Former Bad Company bassist Paul Cullen has built a new career that blends his musical past with his love for culinary art and winemaking.
The Lineup — Paul walks us through his collection:
Roadie Prosecco – the spark that starts the show
Lambrusco – 100 years of family tradition
Arneis – “the little rascal” of Italian whites
Rock & Rosé – bold, Nebbiolo-based and ready to rock
Barbera d’Asti and Rock & Rosso – deep reds with attitude
Moscato d’Asti – a sweet encore with a dry finish
Behind the Pour — Paul shares stories of cooking for Ryan Phillippe, meeting David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, and the late Mick Ralphs — the bandmate who first poured him a glass of inspiration.
Favorite Destination — Tuscany — heaven on earth for food, wine, and soul.
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Paul Cullen: Culinary Voyager — The Art of Food, Wine & Music Travel Pt. 7
What happens when a rock star trades tour buses for travel cruises?Paul Cullen — once the bassist for Bad Company — has reinvented his encore.
He’s the heart behind immersive food and wine journeys where guests sip, taste, and sing their way across Europe and beyond.
How it all began — from in-home dining to international group toursMusic meets travel — the rhythm of Tuscany, Sicily, and CubaThe experience — cooking, performing, and connecting with guestsNew adventures ahead — the upcoming 2026 Cuba trip launchAnd what it takes to blend passion, hospitality, and artistry on the road Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bad Company to Bottled Bliss: Paul Cullen’s Journey from Rock Star to Wine Pt. 6
Before Paul Cullen was pairing fine wine with fine dining, he was rocking stadiums with one of the biggest bands of the ’90s — Bad Company. Paul to relives his favorite moments on tour — from getting the call to audition, to playing for 16,000 hometown fans in Buffalo, to the surreal feeling of seeing “local boy makes good” headlines in the paper. Paul also opens up about his deep love of music, sharing the bass players who inspired him most — from Jaco Pastorius to Geddy Lee — and the joy of performing songs that blended groove, jazz, and rock in perfect harmony.
Paul’s favorite moment on tour with Bad Company
The personal story behind his song “King for a Day”
Bass influences that shaped his sound
Why the band’s musicianship was a perfect fit for his style
Sneak peek into his next chapter beyond the stage
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The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast is a weekly podcast by Forrest Kelly exploring wineries around the world. We take 5 minutes and give you wine conversation starters and travel destinations. In addition, you'll hear candid interviews from those shaping the wine field. Join us as we become inspired by their search for extraordinary wine and wineries.
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