Film And Whiskey

Bob and Brad finally review their first Coen Brothers film, the 2007 Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men . They break down the bleak nature of more recent Coen films, as well as the overall theme of No Country and whether it actually gets in the way of the unfolding plot.  Meanwhile, they sample their first Wild Turkey product, the Matthew McConaughey collaboration Longbranch . This me...

Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting a simple ingredient for fall and winter: honey syrup. They fix themselves two whiskey cocktails using honey, The Gold Rush and The Brown Derby, and for their base spirits they try three different whiskies from Old Dominick Distillery . Finally, the try their drinks with some Hudson and Lee cocktail mixer. 15% off your Bitte...

Bob and Brad mark the end of the Dia de los Muertos celebration with a look at one of their favorite Pixar films, 2017's Coco . This under-seen gem didn't light the box office on fire in the same manner as other Pixar movies, but it may just be the best one of the bunch. The guys go in-depth on the movies underlying philosophy, and finally find a use for their four college degrees when they tie in...

Bob and Brad get in the Halloween spirit with Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece Psycho . This is obviously a very different kind of film from the two prior Hitchcock entries on the show, and our hosts go in-depth on the similarities and differences between them. They also take time to sing the praises of Anthony Perkins , while discussing whether sixty years of copycat films have dulled t...

Bob and Brad kick off a new series of bonus episodes called "The Revisit." At least once each season they'll go back and re-watch a movie that one or both of them had a controversial opinion on, and reassess their hot takes. What better movie to kick this off than the very first film they ever reviewed, Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas ? Meanwhile, they also bring back a couple brands from their past...

Brad and Bob round out their mini-series on movies about musicians with the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton , a movie selected by our listeners. They break down their recurring problems with musical biopics and where this one falls on the Bohemian Rhapsody to Walk the Line spectrum. Meanwhile, they sample some Weller 12 , the next up in the Weller line after Special Reserve and Antique 107. This...

Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting one of the world's most tried-and-true drinks: the whiskey sour. This ever-popular cocktail is an incredibly easy one to make at home, even though Brad's never tried one. After whipping up the standard recipe, the guys branch out with flavored simple syrups from Boozy Botanicals that are just perfect for fall! 15% off your...

Bob and Brad continue their walk through movies about musicians with Bohemian Rhapsody , a movie that grossed nearly $1B and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. And the main question on their minds is how? To answer this, they're joined by their fried Chris Blatner , host of Sunday Night Fights and the Urban Bourbon Hour. Chris brings his expertise to the table when they trio tri...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on movies about musicians with 1984's mockumentary This is Spinal Tap . They're joined by fellow podcaster Perry Ritter of This is My Bourbon Podcast . The guys discuss the comedic chemistry and incredible one-liners of this comedy classic, as well as how influential it's been on shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation .  Meanwhile, they try Heav...

In this very special bonus episode, Bob and Brad drink their way through eight samples of whiskey from two St. Louis distilleries, St. Louis Distillery and Still 630 , and answer listener questions. 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 Discor...

Bob and Brad round out their revisit of 2005 films with the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line . They're also using this week as a jumping-off point for a new series on movies about musicians. They discuss the chemistry and strong performances between the two leads, Joaquin Phoenix and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon , as well as some solid supporting roles. However, does the movie hold up under scru...

Brad and Bob continue their mini-series of films from 2005 with writer-director Paul Haggis ' Crash . This is the film that controversially won Best Picture over Brokeback Mountain , and you better believe the guys discuss which is the superior film.  Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most famous and sought-after bourbons, Blanton's Single Barrel . Why is this so hard to find? Why does i...

Bob and Brad sit down with their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems . Patrick is a filmmaker and video essayist with over 300,000 subscribers. They discuss the origins of Patrick's channel, his time at Oberlin College, the effects of COVID on his production schedule, and even manage to squeeze in his opinion of Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown .  Meanwhile, they drink through a flight of abso...

Brad and Bob kick off a mini-series of films from 2005 with director Ang Lee 's Brokeback Mountain . They're joined by frequent guest host Jen Lowers to break down the acting, direction, and cinematography of the film before sharing personal stories of their interpretations of it, and how it's impacted their lives.  Meanwhile, they sample a pricey blended bourbon, Murray Hill Club . The whisk...

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Chris Morris, master distiller at Kentucky's Woodford Reserve . They discuss Chris' year in the industry, starting in Brown-Forman's lab and working his way up to Master Distiller, all while sipping on Woodford's excellent Double Oaked, a sentimental favorite for Bob and Brad. Meanwhile, Chris walks the guys through two favorite films, Th...

For the Labor Day weekend, Brad and Bob finally watch what is arguably the greatest film of all time, Orson Welles ' Citizen Kane . This film was written, directed, and produced by Welles, who also starred in the film at age 25. The guys discuss Welles' performance, as well as the backstory of the film, its fallout upon release, and how it holds up nearly 80 years later.  Meanwhile, they revi...

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of coming-of-age films. Meanwhile, they sip on whiskeys from two Virginia distillers: Catoctin Creek and Silverback Distillery . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923  Email us ! Joi...

Brad and Bob finish out their series of films from 1995 with the winner of the Film & Whiskey Fan Vote, Babe . This is a movie that Bob's never seen, and Brad watched countless times as a kid. How will it hold up in their adult years? Meanwhile, they pair this porcine film with a pig-themed whiskey, the Piggyback Rye from WhistlePig . This whiskey is the first in a long line of samples form th...

Brad and Bob continue their series of films from 1995 with that year's Best Picture winner, Mel Gibson 's Braveheart . How does this one hold up 25 years later? Why is it so reviled by critics but beloved by the general public? Did it deserve to win over Apollo 13 ? Meanwhile, they revisit the Laphroaig distillery with their second offering, the not-quite-so-peaty Laphroaig Lore . Will this trek t...

Fresh off another Tom Hanks film, Bob and Brad revisit Pixar's first feature film, 1995's Toy Story. A movie that was vital to both of their childhoods, this film prompts quite a bit of reflection as adults--is it a metaphor for parenthood? Aside from the philosophy of it all, Bob and Brad discuss how far computer animation has come in 25 years, as well as whether this one holds up against some of...

Bob and Brad sit down with Chris Walters, owner of Nose Your Bourbon to talk about what exactly it means to nose whiskey, and how to do it without feeling pretentious. Chris walks us through a specially-designed nosing kit that features real aromatic elements that you might find when you take a whiff of your whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 10% off Nose Your Bourbon...

Bob and Brad watch Ron Howard 's Oscar-nominated 1995 film Apollo 13 , and wonder why this doesn't get more attention when it comes to lists of great American films. They discuss what it means that Howard makes movies about the Everyman, for the Everyman and as an Everyman, before delving into the rock-solid performances from Tom Hanks et al .  Meanwhile, in a first for the podcast, they mana...

Bob and Brad continue their seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. After last week's love fest over director Alfonso Cuaron , this week takes a turn into...much more lukewarm opinions. Meanwhile, they try another whiskey from the Jefferson's line of bourbons: the Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cask FInish . Film & Whiskey Podcas...

Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting Bob's favorite whiskey drink, the Rob Roy. This scotch variant of the ever-popular Manhattan couldn't be easier to mix, and it's all the better for it. After making themselves a cocktail, the guys sit down with Andrea Latimer of Bitters Lab in Salt Lake City, UT, the show's new provider of bitters, to talk about what makes...

Bob and Brad continue their seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Spoiler alert: this one essentially turns into our two hosts fawning over director Alfonso Cuaron . In every conceivable way, this entry takes the franchise to new heights: the performances, the sets, and especially the cinematography. Meanwhile, they try their firs...