Whiskey Media develops web sites for communities interested in the stuff we like…politics, comic books, video games, etc. We believe in content, conversation and the value of small batch whiskey. We’re (mostly) based in Sausalito, CA.

Our Team

Andy McCurdy leads our engineering effort, and designed the “Whiskey Powered” platform we use to publish our sites. Prior to Whiskey Media, Andy worked at Ubisoft, Emergent and CNET Networks. When provoked, McCurdy is capable of wrestling men under 200 pounds to the ground. Andy originally hails from Chambersburg, PA.

Dave Snider handles all design and production for Whiskey Media. Prior to Whiskey, Dave was a co-founder of Enemy Kite, and worked the launches of MP3.com and TV.com at CNET. Snider can often be found at The Chieftain in San Francisco. Snider grew up in the woods of Gaithersburg, MD.

Ethan Lance does a bit of everything for Whiskey Media, and much to his chagrin, deals with most of our javascript development. In previous lives, Ethan co-founded Enemy Kite and worked at CNET Networks. Ethan is an amateur pugilist and competitive Go-Kart racer.

Sean Coonce does engineering for Whiskey Media. Prior to Whiskey Media, Sean worked at Delivery Agent, CNET, National Semiconductor and Skip’s Pizza. Coonce has an enviable collection of running jackets and sun glasses, and is a real fly dancer. Coonce is from Palo Alto, CA and is the real deal.

Jacob Kaplan-Moss provides inspiration and engineering to Whiskey Media. Jacob is one of the lead developers of Django. Prior to Whiskey, Jacob worked at The Lawrence Journal World. Jacob is also adept at picking out tasty mustards, and can often be found at Free State Brewery. Jacob grew up in Redwood City, CA and currently resides in Lawrence, KS.

Shelby Bonnie is the master distiller at Whiskey Media. Prior to Whiskey Media, Shelby co-founded CNET Networks where he stayed for 14 years. Shelby is a Bourbon drinker (go figure) and makes a mean mint julep. He is a happy guy and doesn’t like condiments on anything. Shelby grew up in Brownsboro, KY.

Mike Tatum does business for Whiskey Media. Prior to Whiskey, Tatum worked at CNET Networks (twice) and Listen.com. Tatum is much smaller than he appears in pictures, and loves his Momma. Tatum grew up in Chattanooga, TN and misses Mayflies.