Assorted Crackers

Getting laid off can shake your confidence, your plans and the way you see yourself.  In this episode, Lee gets candid about losing his job recently, what he did next and what he learned along the way.  It's part personal story, part practical advice for anyone who's been there or knows someone going through it.  As Lee puts it, it didn't happen to me.  It happened for me.

20 Premium bottles. 5 picks. No going back.  We put Lee through the ultimate bourbon dilemma:  bottles revealed one at a time and once he fills 5 spots anything left is gone for good.  Does he hold out for something better or grab the good stuff while he can?   Along the way the bourbon draft sparks a few stories including a memorable night in Lafayette involving Lee, boiled crawfish and two crook...

Sometimes things don't go to plan. At the Oxbeau event in August, we sat down with Morningside Brands CEO McCauley Williams to talk about Duck Club Bourbon's new partnership with Ducks Unlimited and their new special release.  The crowd was great but the audio? Not so much.  For our 100th Episode we decided to try again.  We crack a bottle of Duck Club's new Wetlands Edition, created to celebrate...

He spent much of his career as a Washington Lobbyist, then a heart attack changed his perspective and his direction.  Today he's an artist with an unforgettable alter ego and a very different definition of a life well lived.  Kyle joins to talk about leaving Washington behind, creativity, second acts and why sometimes it takes a wake-up call to start pursuing the things you love.

In part 2 of our conversation with Dr Mike Brasher, chief waterfowl scientist for Ducks Unlimited, we move beyond the data and into the stories.  Mike shares the experiences that sparked a lifelong passion for ducks and wetlands, reflects on what keeps him inspired after decades in the field and offers 3 practical ways hunters, landowners and conservation-minded folks can grow North America's duck...

Duck season is around the corner.  Dr Mike Brasher, Chief Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited, joins to break down bird numbers, habitat conditions and why the Prairie Pothole Region matters to anyone who wants to see more ducks in the skies

The guys raise a glass to the Ducks Unlimited Expo with this unique, southern sourced concoction, and take listeners on a tour of Oxbeau's legendary two-story mantique showroom packed with surprises around every corner.

What do Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Miami Vice, and some of the biggest moments in sports have in common?  They all helped make 1984 an unforgettable year.  Join us as we build the case for why 1984 may be the most influential year in modern pop culture.

Nate Wilson of Duck Camp Apparel joined during the recent Oxbeau event to talk hunting, fishing and life in the field. Tune in to hear stories (including Nate's record setting fish) gear talk, and why the outdoors keeps calling us back.

Walker Jones returns to relive Ole Miss's historic playoff run, share some favorite memories from last season, and look ahead to what could be in store for the Rebels as Ole Miss prepares to kick it off this weekend.

Live from Oxbeau, we caught up with Retay USA's Hunters Flanders during his recent visit for Ducks Unlimited Expo and the launch of Retay's new special edition shotgun collaborative with Duck Camp clothing.  Hunter shares stories from the field and his fascinating career in outdoor marketing.

Editor's Note: Comments from Grove Collective Executive Director Walker Jones during this interview regarding Ole Miss bringing in the FBI to sweep football facilities for listening devices were subsequently cited in national media coverage, including the Daily Mail and other outlets.   Grove Collective Executive Director Walker Jones returns with a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of how Ole...

As Assorted Crackers turns two, the guys revisit favorite guests, biggest laughs, behind-the-scenes mishaps and a few stories that never made air.  And they raise a glass to the listeners who made every episode worthwhile.  Whether you've been with us since the beginning or just recently pulled up a chair, this one's for you.

What happens when you hand five rye whiskeys to a group of opinionated podcasters and hide the labels? Chaos, confidence and some surprisingly good tasting notes.  In this listener-inspired episode, the guy's sip through a blind lineup of five rye expressions while sharing a bit of rye whiskey history and trying to figure out exactly what is in their glasses.

Before streaming ads followed us everywhere, TV commercials burned themselves into our brains with catchy jingles and slogans.  Eric gives Wilson the day off and takes the hot seat as the guys put his memory to the test with classic products from the 70's and 80's.

Our Last Double Dip of the summer is courtesy of Lee, who revisits our favorite Stump Wilson episode where he shows off his 80s rock lyrics chops.

The Double Dips keep coming! For our 2‑year anniversary replay, Wilson serves up the Dessert Island Special. Stranded with only their favorite movies, music, books, and bourbon—what made the cut? Tune in and escape with us.

As we approach our second anniversary the guys are rewinding favorites from the past year. Eric chose the interview with Greybeard; the 90 year-old inspiration who is on his way to completing a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. 

This Coke syrup and bourbon concoction takes the guys back to their college days as they share stories about some of life's curveballs they somehow adjusted to.

The food talk continues but things get a little looser. Bourbon flows, Ole Miss sports stories and predictions enter the chat, and a midtown racoon becomes the episode's most tragic figure.

Chef Kelly joins the show to share his journey from aspiring cook to one of Memphis' most recognizable chefs. Along the way he dishes on the local food scene and serves up some unforgettable stories from behind the kitchen curtain.

Things get spicy-fast.  The guys take on the Hot Wings Challenge, where each increasingly fiery wing unlocks an increasingly revealing question from Producer Bill.  Secrets spill, mouths burn, and dignity evaporates.

Martinis are poured (shaken, not stirred), James Bond takes center stage, and the guys break down their favorite 007 films and scenes (and gadgets). Plus a random detour into the lore of Eric's one-legged grandma that you won't want to miss. 

Every night was appointment TV in the late 70s and 80s. Can Wilson and Eric remember the names AND theme songs from the hit shows based on short clues? Tune in to find out!

Highly customized trips.  Epic adventures. Rocket launchers? The Cadre Experience delivers white-glove, presidential-level travel.  Join two of the founders as they share favorite stories from the trips they designed, fueled by a flight of wheated bourbon.