Film And Whiskey

Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to look back on director Brad Bird 's The Iron Giant , a non-Disney animated classic of the laste 90s. They discuss the dynamite lead vocal performance of Eli Marienthal , as well as the merits of a Jennifer Aniston vocal. They also wonder if the voice of the Giant, Vin Diesel , gets paid on a per-word basis. Meanwhile, they kick off the...

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Marko Karakasevic, master distiller at California's Charbay Distillery . They work their way through a flight of whiskeys that includes an unreleased white whiskey, and discuss the brand's unique beer-based distillation approach. Meanwhile, Marko tells the story of the first time he watched The Shining at the way-too-young age of seven. F...

MUUUUUURRRRRRPH! Bob and Brad check out their second film from director Christopher Nolan , 2014's Interstellar . This is a film they're highly divided on, and they have no shame in asking the audience to settle the debate. Is this another great entry in Nolan's catalogue, or a ridiculous misfire that stems from a shoddy script? Meanwhile they try the third whiskey in the Evan Williams line, the S...

In honor of its 35th anniversary, Bob and Brad look back on writer-director John Hughes' seminal high school classic, The Breakfast Club . This is a movie that bot of our hosts have seen before, though it's much more important to Bob than to Brad. How will it hold up for each of them as adults? The hosts praise the perfromances of (most of) the young actors, especially Molly Ringwald and Anthony M...

Bob and Brad speak with bourbon industry legend Peggy Noe Stevens , a member of both the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whisky Magazine's Hall of Fame. Peggy is the author of the new book Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?: Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties , which brings her expertise to the everyday reader. Peggy has taken the hospitality aspect of...

Bob and Brad look back on one of the few films to win the "Big Five" Oscars, 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . This is the second film on the podcast by director Milos Forman , but how does it compare to Amadeus ? The guys discuss the almost universally great cast (with one glaring exception) and how the mixed messages of the film's ending may hurt its overall appreciation. Meanwhile, they...

For their 50th episode, Bob and Brad look back on Quentin Tarantino's 2012 masterpiece Django Unchained . Bob has not hidden the fact that he loves this film, but Brad joins him in offering high praise, and they both wonder about where it might rank among Tarantino's  catalog. Meanwhile, they try the 80-proof version of Rebel Yell , a popular budget whiskey from Lux Row Distillery . WHile the...

Bob and Brad watch the 2004 indie classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , and they have wildly different takes on this one. In fact, this may be the most divided the duo has ever been in their opinions. Meanwhile, they make good use of a barrel-proof Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select , which was sent to them by an Instagram friend. It only helps to fuel the debate and p...

As the Tom Hanks film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is released on home video, Bob and Brad interview Amy Hollingsworth, author of the bestselling book The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers , about her friendship with the legendary TV host. They also discuss both the Hanks film and the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Amy's involvement in their production. Film & Whiskey Podcas...

Bob and Brad look back on a film that just celebrated its 20th anniversary, 1999's The Sixth Sense . They talk about both the good and bad elements of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan 's script, and sing the praises of young Haley Joel Osment in what may be one of the best screen performances ever. Meanwhile, they both try Evan Williams 1783 , a budget bourbon that its maker touts as being "smal...

As Bob and his wife welcome a new baby, the guys take calls from listeners describing the whiskeys they drink for life's big moments. Plus, a review of two whiskeys from Penelope 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 ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue...

Bob and Brad look back on Pixar's 2003 classic Finding Nemo , which was the studio's first non- Toy Story film to garner "masterpiece" acclaim from critics. In fact, Time magazine listed it as one of the 100 greatest films of all time. But the guys want to know: does it hold up? They talk performances and nitpicks with the script, while wondering how different some of the material would be written...

Bob and Brad look back at a critical darling, the 2003 indie hit "Lost in Translation." They both rave about the lead performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson , but have quite a few grievances with writer-director Sofia Coppola 's script.  The guys break down whether Murray's character is even sympathetic, and how some of the jokes veer into  actual racism. Meanwhile, they take...

Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to review their first Stanley Kubrick film, his seminal 1968 classic 2001: A Space Odyssey . This film legitimized the science fiction genre in contemporary American cinema and is considered by many one of the five best films ever made. Bob, however, is significantly cooler on it in his review. Meanwhile, Brad has procured a bottle of &n...

Bob and Brad break down the 2020 Oscars, including a discussion of how films get nominated, the politics behind which films win, and why the Academy always seems to nominate movies that regular people have never heard of. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us !...

Bob and Brad complete their Harry Potter double-header with the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The big question facing them this time around is whether it lives up to the standard set by the first film. They also go in-depth on the performances, especially by the three child actors. Meanwhile, they sip on a flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace , an affordable whiske...

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of films they think deserve a remake. Meanwhile, they sip on Three Chord Bourbon ,  a craft whiskey that prizes musicianship. 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 ou...

Bob and Brad begin a seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with the 2001 fantasy classic Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how well everything seems to hold up after nearly 20 years: the performances (well, we give the kids a pass), the sets, the cinematography, even Chris Columbus' direction. The movie may be about 25 minutes too long, but it's still a blast. Meanw...

With the release of the new Star Wars film, Bob and Brad look back at 1980's The Empire Strikes Back . This is the best-loved of all Star Wars films, but how well does it hold up nearly 40 years later? Meanwhile, they try a popular blend of bourbon, rye, and scotch, the extra-smoky Campfire by High West Distillery . There is a lot going on in this whiskey, and both hosts acknowledge its ambition,...

For the week of Christmas, Bob and Brad drink TX Whiskey while arguing between the TV Christmas specials How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas . 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...

As 2019 winds down, and the decade with it, Bob and Brad look back on the biggest cinematic letdowns of the 2010s. While these movies may not be bad, per se , they certainly didn't live up to expectations or hype. Meanwhile, they sample some experimental offerings from Doc Swinson 's Whiskey: a rye finished in rum casks, and a 12-year cabernet sauvignon-finished bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast...

On its fifth anniversary, Bob and Brad are rejoined by guest host Jordan McCain for a look back at 2014's Best Picture winner, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) . They try their hardest to answer the question: is this movie pretentious, or is it a crowd-pleaser? They also touch on its depiction of actors, theatergoers, critics, and audiences alike, and the role of satire in a dark co...

Bob and Brad are joined by new guest host James Talbert to discuss 1989's controversial classic, Do the Right Thing , while sampling two bourbons from the Coopers' Craft line. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 42:00 - Coopers' Craft and Coopers' Craft 100 Review 54:45- Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey...

Bourbon Charity, a really incredible force for good in the world (and in the world of spirits), sent along a box of five bottled-in-bond bourbons to sample in the blind. Bob and Brad know which five whiskeys are in the box, but have no idea what's in each numbered bottle. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Check out Bourbon Charity's site for more info. Film & Whiskey Insta...

Bob and Brad round out their month of films from 1939 with the Best Picture winner of that year, Gone With the Wind , while sipping on the highest-proof whiskey they've ever featured on the show, Bulleit Barrel Strength . 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 35:03 - Bulleit Barrel Strength Review 47:00 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whi...