Film And Whiskey
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsLifelong friends Brad and Bob are not experts--they're just two guys who really enjoy movies and whiskey. Join them as they combine their passions into one hilarious and insightful show.
Each episode, they discuss a classic movie and pair it with a new expression of whiskey. From indies to blockbusters, we offer a fresh take on movies you thought you knew. And don't worry if you're new to either of these worlds - Film & Whiskey is great for beginners or experts alike.
With witty banter and expert analysis, Film & Whiskey is for anyone who loves to laugh, learn, and enjoy a good drink. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
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Episodes
Whiskey Spotlight: Old Line Spirits
November 10, 2022 09:45 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBob and Brad sit down with Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits, a veteran-owned US whiskey producer that is making some incredible single malt. Our hosts try the cask strength expression while chatting with Mark about his time in the military and his thoughts on this week's movie, A Few Good Men. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "...
A Few Good Men / Nomad Outland Whisky
November 07, 2022 09:45 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBBob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1992 classic A Few Good Men. The Aaron Sorkin script is legendary, and Reiner's direction is lean and efficient, making this a movie that holds up unbelievably well.. Meanwhile, they try a whisky that was completely new to Bob when he picked it up on vacation: Nomad Outland Whisky. This blended scotch is matured in sherry butts and then shipped to Spain for additional finishing in PX casks. Has a secretly...
Misery / Old Overholt 11-Year Rye
October 31, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBBob and Brad kick off a mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with a Halloween special: his 1990 thriller Misery. They discuss some killer performances by Kathy Bates and James Caan, as well as how Reiner's comic timing is a huge benefit to making an effective suspense thriller. Meanwhile, they try a rye that was exclusively released to the Ohio and Pennsylvania markets: Old Overholt 11-Year. We'd hoped that Beam Suntory would continue releasing this, albeit in a limited capacit...
The Quiet Man / Bushmills
October 24, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBBob and Brad wrap up their series on director John Ford with 1952's The Quiet Man. An objectively beautiful-looking film, it's also one of Ford's most gentle and good-hearted movies. John Wayne turns in perhaps his most sensitive performance, and our hosts praise Ford for coaxing such a turn form him. Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most popular and affordable Irish whiskeys, Bushmills. How will this under-$25 bottle impress them? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. ...
Top Fives: Making a Movie Dream Team
October 20, 2022 08:45 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBBob and Brad do a draft of five people needed to make a classic movie. Each host picks one actor, director, writer, cinematographer, and composer to form the best possible crew. Who will emerge with the better team? Meanwhile, they revisit two brands, each offering a new expression: Catoctin Creek and their Ragnarok Rye, and Still Austin with a new cask strength edition. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Tw...
The Searchers / Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey
October 17, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBBob and Brad continue their series on director John Ford with 1956's The Searchers. Long revered by filmmakers as Ford's best and most influential film, it's also one of his most controversial by today's standards. Our hosts discuss star John Wayne in a career-best performance before diving into some of the film's complex racial issues. Meanwhile, they honor Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris by trying Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey during this, an episode on his favorite film. O...
Whiskey Spotlight: Blind Barrels
October 13, 2022 08:45 - 39 minutes - 40 MBBob and Brad sit down with Bobby DeMars, founder and CEO of Blind Barrels, for a chat about his history in the film business and his new whiskey venture. this is a brand that our hosts can get behind: every three months, subscribers receive a new box in the mail containing four "blind" whiskey samples. As you taste through your box, a special QR code reveals the identity of each whiskey. Bobby is helping to highlight some of the best brands in American craft whiskey, and we couldn't be more ...
The Grapes of Wrath / Rabbit Hole Dareringer
October 10, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 76 MBBob and Brad kick off a mini-series of films from director John Ford with 1940's The Grapes of Wrath. Based on one of the "Great American Novels," this movie features iconic lines and performances, though at least one of our hosts thinks that star Henry Fonda may actually be less-than-believable as Tom Joad. Meanwhile, they try a PX-finished wheated bourbon from Rabbit Hole called Dareringer. How will it measure up against other sherry-finished whiskeys they've tried? Film & Whiskey Podcas...
The Grand Budapest Hotel / Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon ft. Patrick H. Willems
October 03, 2022 08:47 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBBob and Brad wrap up their Wes Anderson mini-series with his adventure comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel. To help break down what might be Anderson's masterpiece, the guys are joined by their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems, fresh off the release of his first feature-length film. the trio discuss Ralph Fiennes and his need for more comedic parts, the immaculate set design and cinematography of the film, and somehow work in references to Top Gun: Maverick, Paddington 2, and John Malkovich...
Whiskey Spotlight: Filmland Spirits
September 29, 2022 08:45 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBBob and Brad sit down with the team from Filmland Spirits, a company that couldn't be more aligned with this podcast if we tried it ourselves! CEO Troy Bolotnick and VP Charlie Flint are movie industry experts who brought their love of whiskey into a new business endeavor. Each expression of their product has a film treatment written to give the branding an extra-special punch, crafting an amazing story to complement the liquid in the bottle. Along the way, they discuss their favorite child...
Moonrise Kingdom / Wilderness Trail Small Batch
September 26, 2022 08:31 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBBob and Brad keep the Wes Anderson adventure going with his coming-of-age comedy Moonrise Kingdom. Bob is a huge fan of this one, and while Brad likes about 98% of the movie, the 2% he dislikes makes for a very interesting ending to this episode. they discuss the standout performances of Bruce Willis and Edward Norton, along with their thoughts on the under-utilized Frances McDomand. meanwhile, they try Wilderness Trail Small Batch, a bottled-in-bond, high-rye, sweet-mash bourbon from a c...
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022 Mega-sode
September 19, 2022 11:35 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBBob and Brad travel to Bardstown, KY for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where they interviewed a number of figures from the bourbon industry, as well as festival-goers from all over the United States. Interviews in this episode: Dan Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company Freddie Noe, James B Beam Distilling Co. Francesco Viola and David Phillips, Luca Mariano Dan McKee, Michter's Stephen Fante, Yellowstone Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every ...
Whiskey Spotlight: Hood River Distillers
September 15, 2022 08:47 - 54 minutes - 62 MBBob and Brad drank FIVE whiskeys from Hood River Distillers, and were so impressed with what they tasted, they delayed the release of this episode so they could chat with head distiller Joe O'Sullivan. Meanwhile, they discuss a listener question: which movie director would you most want to learn from? Whiskeys tasted: Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Apple Brandy Barrels Trail's End 10-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak McCarthy's...
Rushmore / Stranahan's Original American Single Malt
September 12, 2022 08:45 - 52 minutes - 49 MBBob and Brad kick off a mini-series of Wes Anderson films with his 1998 classic Rushmore. This is just the second Anderson film reviewed on the show, which also means it's brad's second-ever Anderson movie. Our hosts discuss the incredible central performance from Jason Schwartzman, as well as compare the film to The Royal Tenenbaums. Meanwhile, they try Stranahan's Original American Single Malt, a Colorado whiskey that blends 2-5-year-old malt and releases it at 94 proof. How will this Ame...
How to Cocktail: Amaro Cocktails
September 08, 2022 08:45 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBBob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting whiskey drinks that contain amari. you've probably heard of (and used) amari before, whether in an Aperol Spritz or a Negroni, but the whiskey world is no stranger to the bitter herbal liqueurs. Today, our hosts are using Amaricano from Fast Penny Spirits and dry vermouth by Vya Vermouth to mix up four different cocktails, all of which are sure to scratch that amaro itch. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Mo...
Baby Driver/ Speyburn 10
September 05, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 60 MBBob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2017 action thriller Baby Driver. One of the first films Brad and Bob ever saw together, this impeccably crafted movie bears all of the Edgar Wright hallmarks, and they're all employed to great effect. Our hosts discuss the film's problematic cast members before heaping praise on Lily James, doing everything she can with very little to work with. Meanwhile, they try Speyburn 10, a sub-$30 single malt from the Speyside re...
What Makes a Great Director?
September 01, 2022 08:45 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBBrad walks Bob through his top 5 criteria for a evaluating a great director, and the pair settle on the categories to score each of this season's filmmakers. Meanwhile, they sip on three different whiskies: Lucky Seven The Proprietor 6-year, Nelson Bros. Classic Bourbon, and Five Trail Whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "N...
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World / Puncher's Chance Bourbon
August 29, 2022 08:44 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBBob and Brad continue their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2010 comedy, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. in what can only be the second or third time ever, Bob had never seen this film before. Of course, brad rubs it in, and then the two get down to brass tacks arguing about whether it's actually any good. Meanwhile, they try Puncher's Chance Bourbon, a $30 whiskey in an attractive bottle, promoted actively by UFC figures. But will what's inside the bottle be worth championing? Fil...
Catching Up with Jackie Zykan, Hidden Barn Whiskey
August 25, 2022 08:44 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBBob and Brad welcome back Jackie Zykan to discuss her new venture, Hidden Barn Whiskey. They try the new batch of 4-year Hidden Barn Bourbon while chatting with Jackie about her departure from Brown-Forman, her favorite comfort movie, the joys of Top Gun: Maverick, and pairing whiskey with Kid Cuisine meals. Plus, they debut their all-new "Inside the Whiskey Studio" questionnaire! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & W...
Shaun of the Dead / The Wiseman Bourbon
August 22, 2022 08:45 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBBob and Brad kick their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2004 film Shaun of the Dead. Aside from being an economical 90 minutes, this movie is a prime example of using comedy to drive home a pretty powerful central metaphor. Oh, and Bill Nighy makes our hosts cry, as usual.. Meanwhile, they try The Wiseman Bourbon, a blend of bourbons from Kentucky Owl. At a low proof, how will this stack up against the pretty excellent Wiseman Rye? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Mond...
Silence / The Wiseman Rye
August 15, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBob and Brad finish their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 2016 film Silence. This was the first Scorsese film Brad ever saw, and the hosts discuss how, despite how different it is from movies like Raging Bull, it carries many of the themes of those movies with it. They debate whether Andrew Garfield or Adam Driver is the better actor, and harp on all three of the film's male leads for their Portuguese accents. Meanwhile, they try The Wiseman Rye, a new, more affordable express...
Raging Bull / Jack Daniel's Bonded
August 08, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBob and Brad continue their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 1980 film Raging Bull. In 2007, the American Film Institute selected this movie as the fourth-greatest of all time. Bob and Brad disagree, and in fact, only one of them really enjoys the movie. Meanwhile, they try Jack Daniel's Bonded, a somehow-new 100-proof version of America's favorite Tennessee whiskey. At a very affordable $35, how does the slender, 700-mL bottle stack up? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes e...
Taxi Driver / Jack Daniel's Triple Mash
August 01, 2022 08:41 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBBob and Brad kick off their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 1976 masterpiece, Taxi Driver. For years, Bob wasn't a fan of this one, but he's really come around, and Brad was equally blown away, having watched it for the first time. Of course, they spend some time discussing the towering De Niro performance, as well as screenwriter Paul Schrader's fragile state of mind while writing the film. Meanwhile, they try Jack Daniel's Triple Mash, a new bottled-in-bond blend of whiskies...
Jurassic Park / Barrell Seagrass 16
July 25, 2022 08:45 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of Spielberg films with Bob's all-time favorite movie, the 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park. Much has been written about the groundbreaking VFX and use of CGI, but our hosts focus in on the outstanding performances that sell the whole thing, as well as the tightly-constructed script. Meanwhile, they revisit Barrell Seagrass, Brad's highest-rated whiskey in the show's history, to sample the new 16-year, ultra-premium version. How will it hold up to other ...
Raiders of the Lost Ark / Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength
July 18, 2022 08:47 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBBob and Brad continue their mini-series of Spielberg films with 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Often considered a perfect "entertainment," this film certainly doesn't have a lot going on beneath the surface, but that just highlights the filmmaking craft of Spielberg all the more. Our hosts sing the praises of the cast, particularly the supporting players, and are pleasantly surprised by the number of visual gags on display. Meanwhile, they revisit Laphroaig Distillery with the cask-strengt...
Whiskey Spotlight: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022
July 14, 2022 08:47 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBBob and Brad are headed to this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 16-18) to cover the event as media members, and they sit down to chat with KBF Chairman David Mandell about what spectators can expect from the 2022 edition. David was a guest way back in Season 1, when he was CEO of Bardstown Bourbon Company, and the guys catch up on the years that have passed since his last appearance. Get your tickets to this year's festival at: kybourbonfestival.com Film & Whiskey Podcast. New epis...
Close Encounters of the Third Kind / Highland Park Magnus
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBBob and Brad continue their mini-series of popular films from director Steven Spielberg, this time with 1977's wildly successful Close Encounters of the Third Kind. A surprisingly interior movie, our hosts are wowed both by its ambition and the remarkable leading turn from Richard Dreyfuss. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on Highland Park Magnus, a lower-proof, non-age-stated single malt Scotch from the Orkney region. This marks the second Highland Park expression in a row. How will it stack up to...
Jaws / Highland Park 12
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBSeason Six kicks off with one of the most popular films ever, director Steven Spielberg's breakthrough Jaws. Widely considered one of the best horror movies ever made, the famously-troubled production led to a tightly-edited masterclass in tension. Brad and Bob discuss the film's two very different halves, as well as the unsung acting heroics of Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfus. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on Highland Park 12-year, a lightly-peated single malt Scotch from the Orkney region. Th...
Season Six Preview
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBob and Brad reveal the new format and all the movies for Season Six, which kicks off next Monday, July 4, 2022! Meanwhile, they review three bottled-in-bond whiskeys: Laws Henry Road Bonded Malt, Old McBrayer Bottled-in-Bond, and Old Fourth Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday ...
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBob and Brad discuss the recent winners of the San Francisco World Spirits competition, perhaps the most important awards in the whiskey world. They sit down with Zach Johnston of Uproxx to discuss what it's like to be a judge at the prestigious event. After that, they sample five different whiskies from Gold or Double Gold medal-winning distilleries, Two James and Warfield. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey...
Season Five Bracket Challenge, Part 2
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBBob and Brad take the 8 remaining films from Season Five and crown one film the champ. Meanwhile, they sample two bourbons from Yellow Rose Distilling. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via D...
Season Five Bracket Challenge, Part 1
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBBob and Brad put all 32 movies from Season Four into a Madness-style bracket and crown one film the champ. Meanwhile, they sample three mind-blowing whiskies from Starlight Distillery. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Bl...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 / Rowan's Creek
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBBob and Brad wrap up Season 5 with their final Harry Potter review, the series-capping 2011 offering Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Director David Yates returns with the last chapter of the franchise, and while the movie is well-regarded by the general public, Bob and Brad are decidedly cooler on it. Meanwhile, they return to Willett Distillery to sample Rowan's Creek, a whiskey that may or may not be the slightly-toned-down version of Bob's favorite, Noah's Mill. How will t...
If Beale Street Could Talk / Cutty Sark
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBBob rounds out his Season Five list of movies with Barry Jenkins' 2018 masterpiece If Beale Street Could Talk. Unfairly swallowed up during the awards season, this film ultimately flew under the radar. The guys discuss scene-stealing performances from Stephan James and Colman Domingo, in addition to Regina King's Oscar-winning role. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on Cutty Sark, that ubiquitous blended scotch. At only around $15 a bottle, what should they be expecting in terms of quality? Film & ...
Patreon Q&A / Keeper's Heart Whiskey
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBob and Brad answer questions from their Patreon subscribers and try a new Irish-style whiskey called Keeper's Heart. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podca...
Mission: Impossible III / Suntory Toki
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBFilm & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
Young Adult / Johnnie Walker Select Casks 10 Year
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBBob introduces Brad to director Jason Reitman's 2011 dark comedy Young Adult. Reitman made this film as a follow-up to Up in the Air, and it reunited him with Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody. How will Brad react to the mean-spirited character at the film's core? Meanwhile, our hosts revisit the Johnnie Walker brand, this time for a rye-finished blended called Select Casks. It seems this expression was intended to launch a new line for the brand, but those plans have since been abandoned. Does...
Reel Crafted Barrel Pick: Western Reserve Distillery
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBRecorded live on-site at Western Reserve Distillery, Bob and Brad are joined by their friend Scott Sauer to select a barrel of Wester Reserve Rye, This 6-year whiskey is from a 95-5 mash bill and the guys are incredibly excited about this pick. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice messag...
Arrival / Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 55.6 MBFilm & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
Reel Crafted Barrel Pick: Smooth Ambler Old Scout
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 25.2 MBRecorded live on-site at Western Reserve Distillery, Bob and Brad are joined by their friend Scott Sauer to select a barrel of Smooth Ambler Old Scout for their Reel Crafted Barrel Program. Each of these bourbons is between 4 and 6 years in age, but many of the specs are still secret. This barrel sold out weeks before its bottles hit store shelves--thank you to all the listeners who claimed a bottle! About the barrel: Age: 6 years 116 days Mash Bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malt Nose: Subtl...
My Favorite Movie with John Little, Smooth Ambler
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 31.2 MBBob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with John Little, head distiller at the beloved craft distillery Smooth Ambler. Having recently picked a barrel of their Old Scout bourbon as part of the Reel Crafted Select barrel program, our hosts are excited to get into the details of the whiskey, but John throws us a curveball when it comes to his movie selection! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey T...
Marriage Story / The Dalmore 12
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 62.3 MBBob and Brad throw it all the way back to 2019 to revisit writer-director Noah Baumbach's Oscar-winning film Marriage Story. Boasting two of the best lead performances of the 21st century, the movie walked away with only one win, for supporting actress Laura Dern. The guys dive deep into why the movie's efforts to stay as entertaining as possible despite heavy subject matter actually helps it in the long run, and they try to make sense of the Dern win. Meanwhile, they stay in Scotland for y...
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith / Ardbeg Uigeadail
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBBob and Brad revisit the Star Wars universe with George Lucas' 2005 trilogy-capper, Revenge of the Sith. Widely regarded as the best of the prequel trilogy, this film has so much more to offer, and for those who paid attention to the (very) intricate details of the first two films, the payoffs here are well worth the wait. Bob and Brad praise Lucas' encyclopedic worldbuilding, even if they also criticize some of his directorial and dialogue choices. Meanwhile, they try the last in their lin...
Gone Baby Gone / Ardbeg An Oa
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBFor Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen director Ben Affleck's 2007 debut Gone Baby Gone. Based on a Dennis Lehane novel, this seedy neo-noir works primarily because of its moral questions, but also because of uniformly excellent performances and Affleck's sense of place in his Boston hometown. It's still his finest work, and he's directed a best Picture winner since this. Meanwhile, they try the third in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg, a single-malt scotch distillery known for i...
My Favorite Movie with Cameron George, Ardbeg Distillery
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBBob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Cameron George, national brand ambassador for the beloved Ardbeg distillery. They discuss Cameron's role in the industry, working his way up to brand ambassador, and two of his favorite films, The Sound of Music and Rush Hour. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Sponsored by Root23 Syrups. U...
The Prince of Egypt / Ardbeg 10
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBBob and Brad ring in the week of Passover and Easter with Dreamworks Animation's 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Much like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, this is a less-discussed animated film from their childhood that also plays much better to an adult audience. Full of breathtaking imagery and a faithful adherence to source texts, the only real quibbles to get into involve some of the vocal performances. Meanwhile, our hosts sample the second in their line of four whiskies from Ardbeg, this ...
Hunt for the Wilderpeople / Ardbeg Wee Beastie
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 60.7 MBFor Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen Taika Waititi's 2016 romp Hunt for the Wilderpeople. In many ways, this laid the blueprint for Waititi's next two films, examining themes of family and resilience through comedy. Brad, a big fan of Jojo Rabbit, was new to this film, but praises the performances of the two leads, as well as the overall light touch with which Waititi directs. Meanwhile, they try the first in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg, a single-malt scotch distillery know...
Reel Crafted Barrel Pick: Watershed Distillery
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWell folks, this one has been months in the making. Way back in October we visited Watershed Distillery to do our first-ever barrel pick. Five months on, the bottles have finally hit store shelves. There have been a number of life changes since then, but this whiskey is still every bit as delicious as it was back then. Today's episode was recorded on-site at Watershed with then-Barrel Master Anne Dimmick, who's since left Watershed to lead the marketing department for Ohio Liquor (OHLQ). A...
Edge of Tomorrow / Basil Hayden's Caribbean Reserve Rye
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBBrad's next Season 5 selection is Edge of Tomorrow, marking the second film this season by director Doug Liman, and the first of two movies starring Tom Cruise. In this modern action masterpiece, the main conceit is essentially "the plot of Groundhog Day, but about and alien invasion," and there might not be a better popcorn-flic pitch than that. The guys discuss Cruise as a perennially underrated star, (the somehow never-Oscar-nominated) Emily Blunt, and just how the heck the on-screen alie...
How to Fix the Oscars, feat. Daniel Joyaux
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBBob and Brad set out to find a way to salvage the train wreck that is the Oscars telecast, especially in a year as controversial as this one. They're joined by film critic Daniel Joyaux, whose pitch for fixing the show is by far the best (and most feasible) one our hosts have heard yet. Along the way, they discuss the history of this group of people called "The Academy," as well as the telecast itself. To hep fuel the conversation, our hosts sip four expressions of whiskey from Altered Sta...