Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

We're back with Book Two of The Dresden Files, "Fool Moon" by Jim Butcher.  Harry Dresdon is Chicago's only professional wizard.  It says so on his business card, and this time around he's dealing with all things wolfy.  To keep our cool, our pairing this episode is Bondstone Quad Oak Bourbon Whiskey as we begin the countdown to the end of Season 6! Please sign up for the BBB Newsletter to get in...

We're back with TJ Payne!  This time, we are talking about the narrator of the Intercepts audiobook, Mr. Joe Hempel.  We've listened to a lot of his narrations. So, to be able to talk with an author that has worked with the man behind the voice is a great way to cap off the interview.  Once again, thanks to TJ for being our guest on the show!

This is our last author interview of the season.  TJ Payne is a highly celebrated horror author with a dual career in screenwriting for movies and shows you've actually seen.  Go look it up! TJ has over a roughly 15 years of writing experience in two adjacent industries.  He is funny, insightful, kind, and brings with him a huge amount of experience and perspective for authors and readers alike. ...

This year, BBB got to be the official podcast of of The Vine's 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Fest in Grayslake, IL.  It was fantastic.  We had a tent of our own with a pop-up recording studio, and we got to talk to both attendees and vendors.  We've selected a bunch for you to hear. If you want to get advanced notice about Season 7, some of the events that we are planning for the new year, or article...

We're back with Jim Butcher's first novel in his Dresden Files series, to talk a little more about the Red Court of Vampires.  We will also be reminiscing about the delicious flavors of Dark Arts Whiskey House Bourbon with Mizunara wood staves

Tonight's episode is roughly 25 years in the making as the boys review Storm Front, book 1 in the Dresden Files series.  This entire series is just fun with fantastic characters, story arcs, and world building.  Speaking of fantsastic character and world building, tonight's bourbon is Hard Truth Bourbon, aged with Mizunara wood staves.  This is some pretty amazing stuff.  We think you will like al...

We're back with Kari Pohar and her book. "Cassandra Seer: Psychic On The Run".  In this oopsisode, we talk about the infamous Mrs. Koch.  To make that bit of story a bit sweeter (and spicier) we go back to a special bottle of Whiskey Acres we've tried in the past.  Listen in to find out about it all.

Kari Pohar is an author here in our local community.  Her latest novel is " Cassandra Seer: Psychic on the Run ", and on this episode, Kari sits down with BBB to talk all about it.  She even tries her first sip of bourbon!  The story takes place in The Wisconsin Dells, and so it's only appropriate that our pairing is Driftless Glen Port Barrel Finished Bourbon .  Like the bourbon, the story is all...

We're back with Brett Connors from Castle & Key to answer the all important question in 15 minutes or less.  What does a Wizard do all day anyway?

On this episode, we have the privilege of speaking to Brett Connors, Lead Blender & Wizard, at Castle & Key. Brett is a fascinating guy.  He's a mix of technical knowledge and personal experience wrapped in the gift of being a storyteller. We had a great time speaking with Brett, and we think you will love it too.  To learn more about Castle & Key, go here.   Classic Spirits Reimagined in Kentucky...

We're back to spend a little more time to talk about the shenanigans from "In The Still of the Night" by David L. Golemon. Our beverage of choice is Dark Arts Whiskey House Straight Kentucky Bourbon with Mizunara wood staves.

Earlier in the season, we talked about "The Supernaturals" by David L. Golemon.  We loved it!  We loved it so much, we grabbed the sequel and started reading.  And that's what we have on this episode. "In the Still of the Night" by David L. Golemon brings back to the ghost hunting team of The Supernaturals, and we can't wait to talk about it! Our companion spirit is "A Midwinter Night's Dram" pres...

We're back with the delightful Cameron Sullivan, author of "The Red Winter".  We spend a little time talking about Joan of Arc, and revisiting Starward Whisky with a twist in the form of Pinhook.  Pull up a chair. Get yourself a glass. We're about to get medeival...well...not really, but it sounded great. And as always.... COME CHECK OUT OUR MERCH. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO DO IT. https://jamintshirts....

On this episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with debut Novelist Cameron Sullivan to talk about his New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestselling novel, "The Red Winter".  It is a lusciously dark and complex tale of deeply rich characters against the backdrop of the most infamous killings of 18th Century France.  After you're done listening to the interview, find out more about the...

We're back with Sam Bergren from Still Austin to talk about one of their expressions that his highly sought and hard to find. Once again, thanks so much to Sam and the folks at Still Austin for making these two episodes happen.   And as always.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/ collections/beards-books- bourbon

On this episode, we get the opportunity to sit down with our friend, Sam Bergren, from Still Austin. His combination of kindness and depth of knowledge made this interview a delight.  Still Austin is relatively new on the scene in an industry with a deep history.  Their innovation and artistry is a welcome addition to the world of whiskies, bourbons, and ryes.  Take a listen! And as always.... WE...

As they do, Stephen and Mark spend a little more time talking about "We Burned So Bright" by TJ Klune.  To see more about the author, check out his website here: TJ Klune For this Oopsisode revisit, the boys say hello to Bulleit Frontier Bourbon with a twist! And as always.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/ collections/beards-books- bourbon

In " We Burned So Bright " by T.J. Klune , Stephen and Mark dive into a very personal story of what happens when a few people are confronted with the literal end of the world. No Hollywood solutions. No one to save the day. No heroic sacrifices.  Just people, a black hole, and a ticking clock until the end.  It's within those final minutes where life is really lived, where heroism manifests, where...

It's the OOPSISODE for our interview with Landon Borders, the Director of the Estate Whiskey Alliance, and on this episode we revisit a very rare bottle.  Be sure to listen in for your chance to pick one up later this year.

On this episode, we interview Landon Borders, Director of the Estate Whiskey Alliance.  We learn all about the tradition of farmers and farming families who are creating a legacy of land, water, and whiskey. Our pairing comes from a member of the Estate Whiskey Alliance, Maker's Mark.  Landon samples a bottle of Star Hill, while Stephen and Mark take a few sips from Maker's Mark Home of the Brave...

So many animals, like a lovely petting zoo of death. Sooth your PETA sensibilities with Middle West Port Pumpernickel Rye

What happens when everyone, from a washed up professor, to a state trooper, to a news anchor, and even a TV network executive all pin their hopes on a live TV event about the nation's most infamous haunted house?  Nothing good for them, which makes it a great book for us!  Stephen and Mark dive into the world of "The Supernaturals" by David L. Golemon. Their whisky sampling on this episode will be...

The boys are back and ready to go down the oopsisode rabbit hole of the nature of reality. Oh, BTW... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/ collections/beards-books- bourbon

Literature is full of stories about the nature of reality, the bending of it, or the outright removal of it. On this episode, we muse upon reality.  To keep us ground, we sample Stork House Rye.  And just in case you haven't heard.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/ collections/beards-books- bourbon

Our oopsisode of Hell House is about....well, you'll just have to listen.  Our bourbon revisit is Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon