Film And Whiskey

Bob and Brad are joined by Jackie Zykan, master taster at Old Forester , to review the show's first-ever film by director Wes Anderson, The Royal Tenenbaums . Bob and Jackie discussed Anderson in their first interview together, but Brad is coming into this episode as a complete novice, having never seen an Anderson film. How will the director's much-noted aesthetic work--or not work--for Brad? Was...

Bob and Brad try to remain civil after re-watching ET for this season's revisit episode. Brad initially gave this film a 6/10. How will his score change, if it all? Meanwhile, they sip on an absolutely delicious high-proof bourbon from the newly revived Old Wm. Tarr brand. Video on The Spielberg Oner Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whi...

Bob and Brad throw it back to 1952 for their review of High Noon , director Fred Zinneman 's near-real-time western suspense classic. They discuss both the divisive performance and salacious Hollywood history of star Gary Cooper before praising the frequently-appearing Thomas Mitchell . In the latter part of the episode they break down the movie's role as both a metaphor of and a response to the R...

Bob and Brad are joined by Perry Ritter of This is My Bourbon Podcast to break down director Cameron Crowe 's 2000 hit Almost Famous . Important questions are asked, including "how did Billy Crudup not achieve superstardom" and "what the hell is Jimmy Fallon doing here?" Meanwhile, they try TW Samuels Bottled-in-Bond , the last of Heaven Hill's bottom-shelf 100-proof whiskeys and certainly the che...

Bob introduces Brad to one of his all-time favorite films, Vincente Minnelli 's 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis. This unconventional MGM musical isn't as big or splashy as An American in Paris or Singin' in the Rain , instead opting to follow the day-to-day life of a family over the course of one year. Judy Garland of course commands every scene she's in, but the cast here is uniformly excellent...

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 &am...

Bob and Brad discuss Spike Lee 's 1992 epic Malcolm X , their first Lee Movie since Do the Right Thing in season 2. Bob is absolutely bringing the hot takes for this one, wondering aloud if this is the Great American Movie that no one talks about. Brad is significantly cooler on the 3.5-hour biopic. Meanwhile, the guys return to the Speyside region of Scotland to try The Macallan 12 Year , and spe...

Bob and Brad wrap up their series of 1970s classics with the 1979 war epic Apocalypse Now . Known as much for its troubled production as for the end product, this Francis Ford Coppola film spans a number of genres, from satire to psychedelia, in its attempts to replicate the chaos of Vietnam as a backdrop to the narrative of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness . Brad has loved a number of the 1970s...

Bob and Brad continue their series of 1970s classics with the 1976 satire Network . This makes two weeks in a row for films by director Sidney Lumet , and Brad was a bit cooler than expected on Dog Day Afternoon . What will he think of this one? Meanwhile, they sip on Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Finish, a new expression from the beloved Heaven Hill brand that seems designed to compete with product...

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 competitio...

Continuing their series of 1970s classics, Bob and Brad look at 1975's Dog Day Afternoon . They've been seeing a lot of stars Al Pacino and John Cazale lately, and this also marks the second film they've reviewed from director Sidney Lumet . This is one of Bob's favorite films of the decade, but what will Brad think about the attempted balance of comedy and tragedy?  Meanwhile, they sip on Bu...

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...

Bob and Brad keep the 1970s films rolling with the Best Picture winner of 1973, The Sting . This crowd-pleaser certainly kept our hosts entertained, and they're joined by another big fan, Chris Blatner (@UrbanBourbonist). Chris has brought along a single barrel selection form the Union Horse Distilling Company , a barrel-proof rye that certainly brings the heat. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New epi...

Bob and Brad say "Ni!" to the 1975 comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail . The first outright comedy of Season 4, this one was a refresher if ever a movie has been. Meanwhile, they're on location at their local cocktail bar to try Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Bottled in Bond, a whskey with a rather astronomical price tag, given the bottom-shelf reputation of its namesake brand. Will this Heaven...

Bob and Brad are joined by the Godmother of Whiskey, Peggy Noe Stevens , to discuss The Godfather , the 1972 classic that many would argue is the greatest film ever made. Brad is watching this one after about a decade since seeing it the first time, and as Bob and Peggy gush over it, Brad is a little more reserved in his praise. Meanwhile, all three sip on Kentucky Peerless Rye , a top-shelf two-y...

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 epi...

Bob and Brad are joined by all-around delight Jackie James to talk about the 1997 blockbuster and Best Picture-winner Titanic . Brad brings some scorching-hot recasting takes, and all three hosts sing the praises of Billy Zane . Meanwhile, Bob and Brad try Michter's US-1 Unblended American Whiskey , an 83-proof whiskey aged in used bourbon barrels. Will this mild spirit be worth its $40+ price tag...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve , and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review that threatens to derail the whole episode, but eventually our hosts do find points of agreement. Meanwhile, they sip on Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength , a fan-favorite bourbon, and this time...

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...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve , and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review that threatens to derail the whole episode, but eventually our hosts do find points of agreement. Meanwhile, they sip on Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength , a fan-favorite bourbon, and this time...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture-winners with 1993's Schindler's List , in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.  For the  first time in over a year, our two hosts are recording together in person, and to mark the occasion, they sample two higher-end Speyside single malts: Aberlour 16 and Aberlour 18. Speyside scotches are known to be soft and f...

Bob and Brad are joined by Chad and Sara from It's Bourbon Night to talk about the Best Picture-winning 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs . Brad's never seen this one, and our guests hosts are all too eager to get him acclimated to the horrors that await him. Meanwhile, they all sip on Old Tub , a bottled-in-bond bourbon from Jim Beam. Previously only available in 375-mL special-edition bottl...

Bob and Brad discuss the current state of movies, including the Scorsese vs. superheroes debate, the plague of streaming platforms, and whether COVID put the nail in the coffin of movie theaters. Meanwhile, they review three bourbons from Smoke Wagon . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter   &...

Bob and Brad are joined by Kenny Coleman from Bourbon Pursuit , the world's biggest bourbon podcast, to talk about the 1996 Coen Brothers classic Fargo . Kenny chose this movie on a recommendation form his wife, but like Brad, is watching it for the very first time. What will they think of  this home-spun murder movie? Meanwhile, Kenny supplies our hosts with Pursuit United , a blended bourbo...

Bob and Brad finally delve into the world of spaghetti westerns with a look at The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly . Aside from talking about the origins of the spaghetti Western and the eccentricities of director Sergio Leone , the guys also discuss, once again, how the studio-supported "extended cut" really ruins the experience of this movie, and why you should seek out the theatrical version if pos...