Bonus Episodes Episodes
Delve into special content featuring interviews, top five lists, and unique discussions that go beyond the usual movie and whiskey reviews.
Oct. 28, 2021
Patreon Mailbag / Q&A Bonus
Bob 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://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/suppor...
Sept. 16, 2021
Whiskey Talk with Aaron Harris, Watershed Distillery
Bob 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 Monda...
Sept. 9, 2021
Top Fives: Movie Endings
Bob 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: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhis...
Aug. 12, 2021
Whiskey Spotlight: Broken Barrel Whiskey Co.
Bob 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 Film...
July 22, 2021
Irish Whiskey Showdown: Athrú vs. Clonakilty
Bob 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 & Whiskey...
June 17, 2021
How to Cocktail: Sparkling Whiskey Cocktails
Bob and Brad get ready for summer with a slate of sparkling whiskey cocktails. They break down the main differences between club soda, seltzer, and tonic water, before mixing Country Smooth Bourbon into three easy-to-make drinks. Meanwhile, they review Siponey ready-to-drink whiskey beverages, a cocktail-in-a-can that can't be beaten. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email u...
May 27, 2021
Sampling the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bob 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 Adam Hines of High Bank Distillery to discuss the impact of winning Best in Class for their barrel-proof blended whisky. After that, they sample four different whiskies that won either Gold or Double Gold medals at this year's competition. Whiskeys featured: High Bank Whiskey War, Found North Batches 001 and 002, Blue Run Bourbon Film...
May 20, 2021
Blending Whiskeys at Home
Bob and Brad visit Crafted Cocktail Co. in Wadsworth, OH, and talk to beverage director Scott Sauer about what it means to blend whiskey. While many reputable brands are basing their business on blending, you can make your own whiskey blend at home, and we offer two examples. Scott share a Crafted Cocktail House blend, and Bob offers up his very first infinity bottle for criticism. Meanwhile, all three rave about the two-year bourbon being produced at Still Austin. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New e...
April 29, 2021
How to Cocktail: The Mint Julep
Bob and Brad visit Crafted Cocktail Company, a favorite local cocktail bar, to break down the classic Mint Julep cocktail in time for the Kentucky Derby. They discuss the classic crushed-ice version of the drink as well as simpler, more modern variations. Meanwhile, they review Kinnard and Drake, a two-year-old sourced bourbon from Boone County Jail Distillery. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Li...
April 15, 2021
Patreon Roundtable #1
In this bonus episode, Bob and Brad are joined by three members of their Patreon account, who ask them discussion questions. Some of their questions deal with movies, some with whiskey, and some are just designed to stoke a good debate. Meanwhile, they sip on and review Wheel Horse Bourbon, a new brand out of Owensboro, KY. Interested in becoming a Film and Whiskey patron? Join our Patreon at any of our three tiers and enjoy perks like early episode access and NSFW versions of our weekly episo...
Feb. 13, 2021
How to Cocktail: Valentine Drinks feat. Whiskeysmith
Bob and Brad are joined by Mel Maddox of Whiskeysmith to mix up three cocktails designed to pair with your favorite Valentine's Day movie! They sample Whiskeysmith's chocolate, banana, and pineapple flavored whiskeys while talking about When Harry Met Sally, Casablanca, and The Notebook. When Harry Met Sally - “I’ll have what she’s having” - Whiskeysmith Chocolate milkshake – 2 oz Whiskeysmith chocolate whiskey, 1 ounce cream/milk, 3 to 4 scoops of chocolate ice cream – top with whipped cream ...
Feb. 8, 2021
My Favorite Movie with Kate Douglas, Old Elk Distillery
Bob flies solo to continue the "My Favorite Movie" series, this time with guest Kate Douglas, head distiller at Old Elk. They discuss Kate's role at the distillery, her gin-making expertise, and her favorite movie, the Ben Stiller-starring Secret Life of Walter Mitty. 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 Wed...
Feb. 1, 2021
My Favorite Movie with Jackie Zykan, Old Forester
Bob flies solo to continue the "My Favorite Movie" series, this time with guest Jackie Zykan, master taster at Kentucky's Old Forester. They discuss Jackie's unique role at the Brown-Forman-owned company, her relationship with brand distiller Chris Morris, and Old Foresters unique ability to move product at every price point. Then, they dive into discussing Jackie's favorite films, among them the satire American Psycho, the films of director Wes Anderson, and vintage James Bond films. Film & W...
Dec. 31, 2020
Top Fives: Debut Performances
For this special New Year's Eve episode, Bob and Brad break down their top five favorite movie debuts,. while sipping on some delicious rye whiskey from Stoll and Wolfe. 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://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: ht...
Dec. 10, 2020
Whiskey Talk with Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve
Bob is joined by the master distillers at Woodford Reserve, Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, to discuss the new release from their Master's Collection, the Very Fine Rare Bourbon. This blend of barrels includes the oldest whiskey ever released by Woodford Reserve: 17-year-old bourbon, distilled in 2003, Morris' first year as Master Distiller. We walk through the idea behind both the whiskey and the new bottle that contains it, and Elizabeth teases her favorite film for a future bonus episode....
Dec. 4, 2020
Reaction: The Warner Bros. Announcement
Bob reacts to the news of Warner Brothers' announcement that all their 2021 films will be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Save 15% on your Silk City Hot Sauce order and receive a FREE bottle of hot sauce with the promo code WHISKEY. 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 --- Sen...
Dec. 3, 2020
Bob and Brad's First Date feat. Silk City Hot Sauce
Bob and Brad grill each other with Internet-generated first date questions, while eating chicken wings with increasingly hotter sauces from Silk City Hot Sauce. Save 15% on your order and receive a FREE bottle of hot sauce with the promo code WHISKEY. 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 ...
Nov. 19, 2020
Top Fives: Westerns
Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of westerns. Meanwhile, they sip on whiskeys from two Colorado distilleries: Texas distillers: Old Elk and Laws Whiskey House. 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://anchor.fm/film...
Nov. 12, 2020
Top Fives: Texas Movies
Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of movies set in the great state of Texas. Meanwhile, they sip on whiskeys from three Texas distillers: Saint Liberty Whiskey, Garrison Brothers, and Belfour 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 --- Send i...
Nov. 5, 2020
How to Cocktail: Honey Cocktails
Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting a simple ingredient for fall and winter: honey syrup. They fix themselves two whiskey cocktails using honey, The Gold Rush and The Brown Derby, and for their base spirits they try three different whiskies from Old Dominick Distillery. Finally, the try their drinks with some Hudson and Lee cocktail mixer. 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at checkout. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Fi...
Oct. 22, 2020
Goodfellas: The Revisit
Bob and Brad kick off a new series of bonus episodes called "The Revisit." At least once each season they'll go back and re-watch a movie that one or both of them had a controversial opinion on, and reassess their hot takes. What better movie to kick this off than the very first film they ever reviewed, Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas? Meanwhile, they also bring back a couple brands from their past to check out new expressions. They sample some new rye from Chattanooga Whiskey, and a tea-infused r...
Oct. 15, 2020
How to Cocktail: The Whiskey Sour
Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting one of the world's most tried-and-true drinks: the whiskey sour. This ever-popular cocktail is an incredibly easy one to make at home, even though Brad's never tried one. After whipping up the standard recipe, the guys branch out with flavored simple syrups from Boozy Botanicals that are just perfect for fall! 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at checkout. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Face...
Oct. 1, 2020
Bob and Brad Drink Eight Whiskies
In this very special bonus episode, Bob and Brad drink their way through eight samples of whiskey from two St. Louis distilleries, St. Louis Distillery and Still 630, and answer listener questions. 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://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/mess...
Sept. 17, 2020
Whiskey Talk with Patrick H. Willems
Bob and Brad sit down with their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems. Patrick is a filmmaker and video essayist with over 300,000 subscribers. They discuss the origins of Patrick's channel, his time at Oberlin College, the effects of COVID on his production schedule, and even manage to squeeze in his opinion of Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown. Meanwhile, they drink through a flight of absolutely delicious bourbons from Traverse City Whiskey: their flagship Straight Bourbon, a Barrel Proof, an...
Guest: Patrick H. Willems