Film And Whiskey

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down with local distilleries and their CEOs to talk the distilling process, the products each offers, and the pure joy of a favorite movie. Our first guest is Tom Lix, CEO of Cleveland Whiskey. Tom's company is famous in the industry for its technology, which allows it to produce a whiskey with the character of an aged spirit in a matter of days. Tom...

Bob and Brad are joined once again by Jordan McCain, this time to discuss their issues with 2009's "Inglourious Basterds." Meanwhile, they find an even more problematic whiskey to sip: Jim Beam's run of Basil Hayden's, which Brad describes as having "notes of 'meh.'". 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 26:30 - Basil Hayden's Review 32:50 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New...

Bob and Brad take on their first musical , the 1951 MGM classic "An American in Paris." They discuss Gene Kelly as choreographer (but maybe not a great guy), Vincente Minelli as great director, and the themes of sadness and homoeroticism that may or may not be present. Meanwhile, they're drinking Evan Williams White Label, a bottled-in-bond bourbon sure to make you feel every bit of its 50% alcoho...

Bob and Brad are joined by guest host Jordan McCain to discuss 1957's 12 Angry Men , its impact on the American film landscape, and the questions it raises about democracy, objectivity and the criminal justice system. They'll drink an inexpensive bourbon--Very Old Barton 80-proof--and compare it to last week's entry, Benchmark No. 8. Leave us a voicemail at our new call-in line: (216) 800-5923. Th...

Bob and Brad debate the 1990 film "Goodfellas," including director Martin Scorsese's intent in making the film and whether he was successful in communicating it. They also try to "set the bar" by sipping on low-cost whiskey Benchmark No. 8, which receives...middling reviews.