All episodes

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...

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 ...

Bob and Brad finish out their mini-series on films from 2010 with director Christopher Nolan's classic, Inception. This is now their third Nolan film, and it just might be their favorite one yet. Meanwhile, they try Hatozaki Small Batch, just the second Japanese whiskey on the show. Without knowing what to expect, it comes in as a pleasant surprise. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at checkout. Film & Whiskey Instagram Fil...

Bob and Brad kick off a new annual holiday on the Film & Whiskey Podcast: HANKSGIVING. A time for us to celebrate the fine career of national treasure Tom Hanks, our first HANKSGIVING features a look back on 1988's Big. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on two whiskeys from the Chicken Cock company, a straight bourbon and a straight rye. 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 ...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on films from 2010 with director David Fincher's classic, The Social Network. The guys spend a good deal of time discussing whether it's right to paint a living person in a fictionalized manner, and how much of the ethical blame falls on writer Aaron Sorkin. Meanwhile, they try Blanton's Gold, a new-to-the-USA bourbon that will hopefully score higher than the last expression of Blanton's on the show. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15%...

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...

Bob and Brad revisit three films celebrating their tenth anniversary, and kick things off with Martin Scorsese's 2010 effort Shutter Island. This genre exercise received positive reviews, but has become much more appreciated by the general public in the decade since its release. Bob and Brad break down the ethical implications of the movie, as well as where this "tortured guy with a dead wife" performance from Leonardo DiCaprio ranks among his catalog. Meanwhile, they try Willett Family Estate ...

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...

Bob and Brad finally review their first Coen Brothers film, the 2007 Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men. They break down the bleak nature of more recent Coen films, as well as the overall theme of No Country and whether it actually gets in the way of the unfolding plot. Meanwhile, they sample their first Wild Turkey product, the Matthew McConaughey collaboration Longbranch. This mesquite-charcoal filtered bourbon is said to bring some smokiness to the palate, but is that all marketing? ...

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...

Bob and Brad mark the end of the Dia de los Muertos celebration with a look at one of their favorite Pixar films, 2017's Coco. This under-seen gem didn't light the box office on fire in the same manner as other Pixar movies, but it may just be the best one of the bunch. The guys go in-depth on the movies underlying philosophy, and finally find a use for their four college degrees when they tie in ancient and non-Western sociology to the mix. Basically, it's a fun time. Also, they drink Stagg Jr...

Bob and Brad get in the Halloween spirit with Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece Psycho. This is obviously a very different kind of film from the two prior Hitchcock entries on the show, and our hosts go in-depth on the similarities and differences between them. They also take time to sing the praises of Anthony Perkins, while discussing whether sixty years of copycat films have dulled the impact of this one on viewers in 2020. Meanwhile, they sip on Booker's Batch 2019-01, also known a...

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...

Brad and Bob round out their mini-series on movies about musicians with the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, a movie selected by our listeners. They break down their recurring problems with musical biopics and where this one falls on the Bohemian Rhapsody to Walk the Line spectrum. Meanwhile, they sample some Weller 12, the next up in the Weller line after Special Reserve and Antique 107. This 90-proof bourbon has become highly sought-after as a crucial ingredient in "Poor Man's Pappy," but is...

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...

Bob and Brad continue their walk through movies about musicians with Bohemian Rhapsody, a movie that grossed nearly $1B and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. And the main question on their minds is how? To answer this, they're joined by their fried Chris Blatner, host of Sunday Night Fights and the Urban Bourbon Hour. Chris brings his expertise to the table when they trio tries the new Beam Suntory offering Old Overholt 114. Old Overholt is a brand that was featured in Season...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on movies about musicians with 1984's mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. They're joined by fellow podcaster Perry Ritter of This is My Bourbon Podcast. The guys discuss the comedic chemistry and incredible one-liners of this comedy classic, as well as how influential it's been on shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation. Meanwhile, they try Heaven Hill's Fighting Cock, a bourbon formulated to compete with Wild Turkey 101. How will this inexpensive, 10...

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...

Bob and Brad round out their revisit of 2005 films with the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. They're also using this week as a jumping-off point for a new series on movies about musicians. They discuss the chemistry and strong performances between the two leads, Joaquin Phoenix and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon, as well as some solid supporting roles. However, does the movie hold up under scrutiny, or is it just another clichéd musical biopic? Meanwhile, they check out Woodford Reserve Double...

Brad and Bob continue their mini-series of films from 2005 with writer-director Paul Haggis' Crash. This is the film that controversially won Best Picture over Brokeback Mountain, and you better believe the guys discuss which is the superior film. Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most famous and sought-after bourbons, Blanton's Single Barrel. Why is this so hard to find? Why does it cost so much more than comparable whiskeys? Bob and Brad dissect it all, and also answer the question: is i...

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...

Brad and Bob kick off a mini-series of films from 2005 with director Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain. They're joined by frequent guest host Jen Lowers to break down the acting, direction, and cinematography of the film before sharing personal stories of their interpretations of it, and how it's impacted their lives. Meanwhile, they sample a pricey blended bourbon, Murray Hill Club. The whiskey inside the bottle contains bourbons up to 18 years in age, but can it justify its $100 price tag? Film &...

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Chris Morris, master distiller at Kentucky's Woodford Reserve. They discuss Chris' year in the industry, starting in Brown-Forman's lab and working his way up to Master Distiller, all while sipping on Woodford's excellent Double Oaked, a sentimental favorite for Bob and Brad. Meanwhile, Chris walks the guys through two favorite films, The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Searchers. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. ...

For the Labor Day weekend, Brad and Bob finally watch what is arguably the greatest film of all time, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. This film was written, directed, and produced by Welles, who also starred in the film at age 25. The guys discuss Welles' performance, as well as the backstory of the film, its fallout upon release, and how it holds up nearly 80 years later. Meanwhile, they revisit one of their favorite bourbons from back in the day: Eagle Rare. This was one of the first whiskies the...