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
Up in the Air / Rebel Distiller's Collection
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBBob's next selection is writer-director Jason Reitman's 2009 Best Picture nominee Up In The Air, a movie that for a long time Bob considered one of the best films of the century. Surprisingly, Bob and Brad both agree on the movie's greatness, but call into question whether it deserves "21st Century Pantheon" recognition. Meanwhile, they return to Lux Row's Rebel brand for the Distiller's Collection, a 113-proof single-barrel offering that was selected by the Ohio Liquor bureau. While the b...
Rocky IV / Barrell Seagrass
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBob and Brad go all-in on Rocky IV, perhaps the most ridiculous thing to ever appear on this podcast. A film both terrible and amazing, this effort from director-writer-star Sylvester Stallone features a man who pretends to be a robot, and an actual robot in a romantic relationship with a man. The guys discuss the film's many great quotes, the almost universally awful performances, and their unabashed love for its over-the-top energy. Meanwhile, they sip on Barrell Seagrass, a blend of ryes...
The Best Baseball Movie
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBBob and Brad take a walk through the surprisingly strong historical slate of baseball-related films and try to determine which is the best. Is it the one with the best in-game action? The one that most evokes nostalgia? Maybe it's the one about Cleveland. Meanwhile, they sip on a unique, rapid-aged rye from Bespoken Spirits. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discor...
School of Rock / Basil Hayden's Dark Rye
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBBob and Brad finally review School of Rock, a surprisingly divisive movie that's come up on the show before. It's one of Bob's favorites, but Brad doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Both hosts love Jack Black's performance, but Bob thinks the movie--and its structure--go a lot deeper that Brad is willing to give credit for. Meanwhile, they return to the Basil Hayden's brand for the first time since Season 1, this time to try Dark Rye. A mix of rye whiskey and port, how will it stand up...
About Time / Glenlivet 14
March 01, 2022 16:18 - 50 minutes - 54.9 MBBob and Brad sit down with director Richard Curtis' life-affirming dramedy About Time, a movie that would have made both of their Season 5 lists. They discuss whether this can be categorized as a sci-fi movie, whether there's enough emphasis on the marriage component to label it a "romance," and how Bill Nighy elevates every single film he's in. Meanwhile, the finish up the Glenlivet sample pack with Glenlivet 14. Will it exceed the quality of its 12-year, double-barreled brother? Film & W...
Elizabethtown / Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 58.9 MBBob introduces Brad to the glorious mess that is Cameron Crowe's 2005 film Elizabethtown. While he had fond memories of this one from his high school days, Bob recognizes that this one isn't what you'd necessarily call a "good movie." Still, there's a lot here to like, starting with the film's two lead actors. Meanwhile, they sip on the third in their lineup of Glenlivet products with the Caribbean Reserve. Will this rum-finished Scotch meet the heights of their standard 12-year offering? ...
The Bourne Identity / Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 57.4 MBBob and Brad check out director Doug Liman's 2002 game-changer, The Bourne Identity. They reflect on 20 years of post-Bourne action filmmaking and try to explain just how big of a cultural shift this movie felt like. Both hosts praise the deceptively-versatile Matt Damon, as well as the excellent supporting cast. Meanwhile, they try the second of four offerings from Glenlivet, the famous Speyside single malt producer. This week, it's the relatively new addition to their core lineup, Founder...
How to Cocktail: Valentine's Day 2022 with Fitz Bailey, Cooper's Craft
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBBob and Brad are joined by Fitz Bailey of Cooper's Craft to mix up three cocktails perfect for their 100-proof Barrel Reserve! Our hosts are on record saying that this is one of the best values in bourbon, but it also hold up nicely in a cocktail, and Fitz has gone all-out. ............................ A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist PHOTO: A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Photo Credit: Dominic Episcopo Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Rese...
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty / Glenlivet 12
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 50.3 MBBob and Brad check out director and star Ben Stiller's noble effort The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, based on the classic sort story. Much like Chef, this is a movie that on its surface only wants to be a crowd pleaser. But Stiller's direction is assured, the cinematography is gorgeous, and overall this movie really punches above its weight. Meanwhile, they try the first of four offerings from Glenlivet, the famous Speyside single malt producer. This week, it's the classic and affordable 1...
The Aviator: The Revisit
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 43.1 MBFor this season's revisit episode, Bob and Brad wanted to revisit Martin Scorsese's unsung masterpiece, The Aviator. One of the very first films to ever appear on the show, it's been a solid 3 years since they've watched this. Brad initially gave this film a 10/10, his first ever. How will his score change, if it all? Meanwhile, they sip on three absolutely delicious whiskeys from Crooked Water Spirits. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Wh...
Secondhand Lions / Angel's Envy
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 55.8 MBBob and Brad finally get around to watching what might be Brad's favorite movie ever, Secondhand Lions. This family-friendly crowd-pleaser flew under the radar on its 2003 release, and remains fairly unseen. Still, it sports great turns from Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, and Robert Duvall and a strong script. Meanwhile, they try the baseline offering from Angel's Envy, a port-finished bourbon that was revolutionary 10 years ago, but now risks being swallowed up in the sea of finished wh...
Top Fives: Non-Disney Animated Movies
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 40.9 MBIn the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad each try to find five animated movies not produced by Disney (or Pixar) that are worthy enough of being called "favorites." Meanwhile, they sip on three whiskeys from Starlight Distillery, an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord serv...
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) / Rebel Cask Strength
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 56.2 MBBob and Brad revisit the mid-90s Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is quite possibly the darkest and most thematically "adult" of all the classic movies from the studio. Bob recently watched this and included it in his Season 5 list, but what will Brad think of it? Meanwhile, the guys sip on Rebel Cask Strength, a sourced LuxCo product that falls right in line with our hosts' other favorites from the Rebel brand. This is one you don't want to miss out on. Film & Whiskey Podcas...
My Favorite Movie with Steven Grasse, Tamworth Distilling
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 26 MBBob sits down to interview Steven Grasse of Tamworth Distilling, the company responsible for the turkey whiskey our hosts tried around Thanksgiving. Tamworth is doing much more than just experimental whiskey, though, and Steve brings along some of the distillery's award-winning aquavit for Bob to try. Meanwhile, they chat about two of Steve's favorite films: The Man Who Would Be King and Repo Man. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey F...
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall / Tullamore D.E.W. 14
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 59.9 MBBob and Brad review their first episode of television with the Series 2 finale of the BBC show Sherlock. This game-changing, 90-minute episode is by far the most controversial and well-received episode across the series' run, and the guys talk about its merits both as a TV episode and as a film. Meanwhile, they sample Tullamore D.E.W. 14, their first expression form the Irish whiskey brand since Season 1. Will this well-aged whiskey live up to the great value of the flagship offering? Film...
Top Fives: IMDb Was Wrong
January 13, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 47.4 MBIn the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad shine a light on some underrated favorites. These are films that IMDb users voted a 6.5 or lower on a 10-point scale, but that our hosts would award at least an 8.0. Meanwhile, they sip on two whiskeys from Spirits of French Lick, an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. These bottled-in-bond bourbons include a buckwheat bourbon, which is certainly the first time our hosts have used those words. Film...
Chef / Rebel 100
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 51.8 MBBob and Brad watch the feel-good Jon Favreau film Chef, a movie that's about as delectable as the food it features. Boasting a great lead performance by Favreau, the star-studded dramedy brings in road trip and hang-out elements to make this one go down easy. Meanwhile, they sip on a whiskey that they agree might be the best value in all of bourbon: the absolutely delightful Rebel 100. At $20, is there a better wheated bourbon out there? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. ...
Bonus: Jailhouse Rock and Elvis Whiskey
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.8 MBBob and Brad recently received bottles of Elvis Whiskey, a new line of sourced Tennessee whiskey and rye from Grain & Barrel Spirits, who also release the Chicken Cock brand. In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday, and in light of the fact that neither of our hosts had seen a film starring The King, they decided to pair the whiskeys with Jailhouse Rock, a 1957 quasi-musical that probably marks Elvis' most iconic screen moment. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey...
To Catch A Thief / Clynelish 14
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 47.4 MBBob and Brad dip their toes back into the Hitchcock pool with the director's 1955 effort To Catch a Thief. Made in the middle of his golden period with Paramount, this romp through the French Riviera offers lush visuals but not much in the way of a script. Thankfully, the guys get to spend their time watching the always-charming Cary Grant, in his second appearance this season. Meanwhile, they sip on Clynelish 14, the final single malt in their Coastal Collection sample pack. How will this ...
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 / Talisker 10
December 30, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 60.1 MBBob and Brad spend a second week with Marvel heroes as they revisit Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, director James Gunn's (vastly superior) follow-up to the 2014 original. This movie goes so much deeper into character arcs and motivations, and to this day is the only MCU film to make Bob shed a tear. Brad was decidedly cooler on the movie the first time he saw it...will this rewatch change his mind? Meanwhile, the guys try the second whisky in their Coastal Collection sampler, Talisker 10....
Re-Release: The Grinch vs. A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBFrom 2019, enjoy this special re-release of one of our hosts' first Movie Fights. In one corner, Bob defends How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, an absolutely delightful animated short, while in the other, Brad vouches for the sentimental favorite in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Meanwhile, they drink and review TX Whiskey, and let's just say their whiskey knowledge has grown exponentially in the last few years. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & ...
Spider-Man (2002) / Caol Ila 12
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 62.7 MBBob and Brad jump aboard the "timely listens" train as they revisit director Sam Raimi's 2002 hit Spider-Man on the eve of the new Marvel film featuring everyone's favorite web-slinging hero. They dive deep into both the performances (Tobey Maguire will forever be our Peter Parker) and the important historical context of the film. Meanwhile, they revisit the Islay region of Scotland to sample Caol Ila 12, a single malt that certainly brings the peaty smoke that the region is known for. Fil...
My Favorite Movie with Dan Crowell, Glenmorangie
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBBob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Dan Crowell, national brand ambassador for the beloved Glenmorangie distillery. They discuss Dan's role in the industry, starting as a musician and working his way up to brand ambassador, all while walking through his favorite film, 1970's Little Big Man. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: ...
Good Night And Good Luck / Glenmorangie 18
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 62.2 MBBob and Brad take a history lesson with director George Clooney's electrifying 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. Using a mix of newsreel footage, real on-air speeches, and invented dialogue, Clooney has crafted a tense and powerful movie about the price that real-life heroes pay for their actions. Meanwhile, they try the final whiskey in their Glenmorangie lineup, this time the 18-year expression. The costliest of any Glenmorangie whiskey yet featured on the show, how will it stand up ag...
Tangled / Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 64.4 MBBob and Brad watch the first animated film on the Season 5 list, Disney's 2010 effort Tangled. Both hosts are far more impressed with the movie than they expected to be, and they see a ton of influences at work here. They also spend a good bit of time comparing it to the (inferior) mega-hit Frozen. Meanwhile, they try the second whiskey in their Glenmorangie lineup, this time the 15-year Cadboll Estate expression. Made exclusively from barley grown on Glenmorangie's property, how will this,...
Mini-sode: WTF is Turkey-Flavored Whiskey?
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBBob and Brad emerge from their Thanksgiving carb-comas to review Tamworth Distillery's Bird of Courage. This starts as a five-year-aged bottled-in-bond bourbon, and then it gets infused with, seemingly, and entire cooked Thanksgiving dinner in a vacuum evaporator? We are as confused as you, but we assure you, the distillery swears this contains real, actual turkey in it. So...why? And how does turkey whiskey taste? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagr...
Hanksgiving II: The Terminal / Glenmorangie 13 Cognac Cask Finish
November 25, 2021 05:52 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBBob and Brad spend their second HANKSGIVING watching the 2004 Spielberg dramedy The Terminal. This one came from Bob's Season Five list nd both hosts agree it's an underappreciated film that really speaks to the culture and climate of America post-9/11. They spend a frankly inordinate amount of time praising Stanley Tucci and talk about the complications to the plot that arise from Catherine Zeta-Jones' character. Then, the try the first of a lineup of five whiskies from Glenmorangie, this ...
Pride and Prejudice / Knob Creek 12
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week, we pick a movie from Brad's Season Five list, the 2005 Joe Wright adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice. Brad's surprised to hear the Bob has never seen this movie, especially since it's been so warmly reviewed. Will the charms of Austen's prose and the famous romance at the center of the story win Bob over? Meanwhile, our hosts return to the world of bourbon to try Knob Creek 12 Year, their first in the Knob Creek brand since Season One. Will this 100-p...
Signs / Penderyn Celt
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 61 MBBob and Brad continue the "grab-bag" of Season 5 movies with a childhood favorite of Bob's, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs. This 2002 effort seems to be well-regarded among Shyamalan's films, but Bob thinks it holds up a lit better than it gets credit for, and may actually still be his favorite of the director's movies. Meanwhile, the guys wrap up their three-week tasting of Pernderyn expressions with the peated Penderyn Celt. Listeners may remember that peated whiskeys have been a true up-and-...
Charade / Penderyn Portwood feat. Patrick H. Willems
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBNSFW EPISODE: Bob and Brad continue their grab-bag Season 5 with a pick from Brad, 1963's Charade. This time, they're joined by their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems, who seems as excited as Brad to break down this under-appreciated Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn vehicle. Meanwhile, they try their second of three whiskies from Penderyn, a Welsh single-malt brand. This week it's their signature whiskey finished in port barrels. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film &...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 / Penderyn Madeira Finish
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 56.3 MBBob and Brad Kick off Season 5 with another Harry Potter review, this time with 2010's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Director David Yates returns for this seventh chapter of the franchise, and while the movie divided audiences, Bob and brad absolutely ate it up. This film very much belongs to the layered performance of Emma Watson as Hermione, turning in what's likely a career-best. Meanwhile, they try their first of three whiskies from Penderyn, a Welsh single-malt brand. W...
Patreon Mailbag / Q&A Bonus
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 51.8 MBBob and Brad answer questions from their Patreon subscribers and try two new-to-them whiskies: Hayner Bourbon and Ragged Branch Bourbon. 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 pod...
Season Five Preview
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBBob and Brad break down the lineup of movies for Season Five, and reveal a surprise guest host they're pairing up with along the way. Meanwhile, they sip on two wildly different whiskies: Umiki Japanese Whisky and Traverse City Michigan Apple. 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 ...
Season Four Bracket Challenge, Part 2
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBBob and Brad take the 8 remaining films from Season Four and crown one film the champ. Meanwhile, they sample a bourbon and a rye from Stellum Spirits. 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 Four Bracket Challenge, Part 1
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 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 Barrell Craft Spirits. 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 B...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King / Pappy Van Winkle 15
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBBob and Brad wrap up Season 4 the same way they started it--watching a really long movie directed by Peter Jackson. This time, it's the finale of the Lord of the Rings franchise, a film that won 11 Oscars and became a worldwide phenomenon. The guys laud the performances, as well as the script, but wonder if there may be too much of a good thing going on in this 3 1/2-hour movie. Meanwhile, they finally give in to temptation and try the most famous expensive bourbon on the market: Pappy Van ...
Beauty and the Beast / George T. Stagg
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBBob and Brad revisit their childhoods in honor of the 30th anniversary of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. They wonder aloud if this is a perfect film before diving in with their hot-take nitpicks. Meanwhile, the sip on George T. Stagg bourbon, a member of the Buffalo trace Antique Collection. Among the most sought-after bourbons in the world, is this barrel-proof, 15-year whiskey worth it at secondary prices? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Fil...
Children of Men / Elijah Craig 18
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBBob introduces brad to one of his favorite films of the 21st century, Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men. Of course, in true Brad fashion, he's cooler on it than Bob, but our hosts can at least bond over some incredible Emmanuel Lubezki cinematography. Meanwhile, they sip on Elijah Craig 18, one of the few well-aged bourbons not offered by Buffalo Trace, and wonder aloud how long is too long in the barrel for a bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Insta...
Whiskey Talk with Aaron Harris, Watershed Distillery
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 62.6 MBBob and Brad return to Watershed Distillery in Columbus, OH, after a two year absence. They chat with newly-named Head Distiller Aaron Harris about his career in Kentucky bourbon, his move to Ohio, the future of craft distillers like Watershed, and his favorite film. The Shawshank Redemption. Meanwhile, the guys sip on Watershed's new 4-year apple-brandy-finished bourbon, its Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, and Batch 002 of its barrel strength offering. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every M...
Reservoir Dogs / Weller Full Proof
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 55.6 MBAs we get closer to its 30th anniversary, Bob and Brad watch Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, one of the few remaining Tarantino films that Brad hasn't yet seen. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this one plays a lot differently for them as 30-year-old dads than it did as teenagers. Along the way, they talk about the film's lack of a central theme, as opposed to Tarantino's later works. Meanwhile, they continue what seems to be a Buffalo Trace marathon with W.L. Weller Full Proof. This bourbon is ...
Top Fives: Movie Endings
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 48.7 MBBob and Brad return to their Top Fives series to break down their favorite movie endings, while sipping on 5 delicious whiskies from Luca Mariano. 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: ...
Gladiator / Elmer T. Lee
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBrad and Bob look back on 2000's Best Picture winner, Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Much like the '95 winner, Braveheart, the guys wonder aloud how this one holds up after a couple decades of cultural relevance. It carries an 8.5 average on IMDb, but critics like Roger Ebert awarded it only 2 stars. Why is it so reviled by critics but beloved by the general public? Meanwhile, they revisit the Buffalo Trace distillery for Elmer T. Lee, a lower-proof single barrel offering that is just as hard-t...
There Will Be Blood / New Riff Rye
August 30, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBBob and Brad return to the year 2007 for the Paul Thomas Anderson masterpiece There Will Be Blood, a film that represents Brad's first-ever Daniel Day Lewis movie. The guys wrestle with the undeniable craft of the filmmaking, while also trying to parse out their feelings on the tonal shift at the end of the film. Meanwhile, they sip on New Riff's Bottled-in Bond Rye, after sampling its bourbon sibling just a few weeks ago. The guys love the distillery, but how will this whiskey compare to ...
WALL-E / Old Forester 150
August 23, 2021 12:33 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MBBob and Brad go back to the Pixar Studios well for the 2008 blockbuster WALL-E. Certainly Pixar's most "adult" movie to this point, the guys grapple with its artistry versus its overall entertainment value, and offer their thoughts on where it falls in Pixar's overall rankings. Meanwhile, they sample Old Forester 150th Anniversary, a special release blend handcrafted my master taster Jackie Zykan. Their sample from Batch 1 is out-of-this-world, making it the perfect pairing for a space-theme...
Toy Story 2 / Old Forester 1910
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBBob and Brad return to Pixar Studios for their first sequel, 1999's Toy Story 2. The guys compare and contrast it to the 1995 original, while preparing themselves for a very deep dive on the movie's existential themes. Aside from the philosophy of it all, Bob and Brad discuss the vocal performances, including one particularly hot take. Meanwhile, they finally get around to Old Forester 1910. The Whiskey Row cousin of the fan-favorite 1920 Prohibition Style, this 93-proof double-oaked bourbo...
Whiskey Spotlight: Broken Barrel Whiskey Co.
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBBob and Brad sample five expressions from Broken Barrel Whiskey Co., a producer with a truly unique finishing process. To go over it all, Bob sits down with CEO Seth Benhaim, as he explains the technique: they source young whiskey and then vat-finish it with broken barrel staves. But does this process actually improve the quality of the whiskey? Find out as our hosts drink through a flight! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook...
Les Misérables / Smooth Ambler Contradiction
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 62.4 MBBob and Brad return to the world of the movie musical with a look at 2012's Les Misérables, a surprisingly controversial retelling of the Victor Hugo novel and the Broadway play. Director Tom Hooper has undergone a pretty negative reevaluation in the years since this film's release, and the guys break down which of his tendencies help the movie, and which ones hinder it. Meanwhile, they sip on their first whiskey from Smooth Ambler, the blend of straight bourbons known as Contradiction. Thi...
The Matrix / Joseph Magnus
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 55 MBBob and Brad return to the year 1999 for The Matrix, a game-changing sci-fi action thriller. There's not much to complain about here: a perfectly-structured screenplay and visual effects that (mostly) hold up over 20 years later. Our hosts discuss whether the movie works better on its face or as a camp classic, and come away with a surprising take. Meanwhile, they sample Joseph Magnus, a sourced bourbon finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximénez sherry, and cognac casks. This one sells at a ...
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBBob and Brad continue their Harry Potter reviews with 2009's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Director David Yates returns for this sixth chapter of the franchise, this time to much greater success. So much success, in fact, that Bob and Brad have a legitimate debate about whether this movie should be as revered as Alfonso Cuaron's third installment. They also have a lively discussion over the pronunciation of the name "Hermione." Meanwhile, they sample Old Forester Birthday Bourbon,...
Irish Whiskey Showdown: Athrú vs. Clonakilty
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBBob and Brad create a head-to-head challenge when they receive a sampler 3-pack from Athrú Irish Whiskey and Clonakilty Irish Whiskey. Both brands a relatively new to the Irish whiskey world, with Athrú products costing nearly triple the already-premium prices of Clonakilty. Will Athrú be able to justify its hefty price tag? Will Clonakilty sneak away with both a value win and an overall experience win? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & W...