Happy Hour Playbook

Welcome back to the playbook, sports fans! In Episode 34, host Chris and Wes break down a chaotic week of sports featuring massive college football upsets, absolute nail-biting overtime battles in the NFL, early-season NBA fireworks, and dramatic action on the ice. What's on Tap: The Happy Hour Pour: We roll out our brand-new beverage rating system (ranging from First Ballot 🐐 down to Draft B...

In Episode 33 of The Happy Hour Playbook, "Upset City," Chris and Wes break down a chaotic weekend of football shakeups, baseball history, and Hollywood gambles. The Pour The guys kick things off with Caribou Crossing Single Barrel, an 80-proof Canadian Whisky known for its smooth finish and iconic pewter caribou topper. NCAA Week 8 Chaos College football delivered massive upsets this we...

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Happy Hour Playbook, where college football just got flipped on its head and the NFL wasn't far behind. Chris and Wes are breaking down a weekend of pure, unadulterated sports chaos, officially dubbing this one "Pouring One Out for the Top 10." From Auburn’s walk-off stunner against number-one Georgia to Tennessee’s defense completely suffocating Alabama,...

In Episode 31 of The Happy Hour Playbook, Chris is running on pure adrenaline after an 1,100-mile cannonball run across the country. He and Wes kick off a massive show by pouring the 101.6-proof TX Straight Bourbon PX Sherry Finish to see where its dark fruit and maple notes land on the five-tier rating scale. From there, the guys dive into a completely chaotic weekend of football, an epic cross-c...

Welcome to Episode 30 of The Happy Hour Playbook! This week, we are serving up a loaded rundown of gridiron upsets, diamond predictions, and pop culture madness. We kick things off with the Happy Hour Pour , tasting the Shortbarrel Toasted Small Batch Bourbon . Will this 94-proof Kentucky straight finished in Kelvin barrels earn First Ballot legendary status, or is it destined to be a Draft Bust?...

We kick off Episode 29 of The Happy Hour Playbook with a pour of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, breaking down its bold, heat-aged profile to see where it lands on our definitive rating scale. From the glass to the gridiron, we dive into a chaotic Week 3 of NCAA Football, highlighting massive upsets, Texas taking over the AP No. 1 spot, and Ole Miss surviving a late L...

Welcome back to the Happy Hour Playbook! Grab a glass and pull up a chair as Chris and Wes return for a massive week of sports, upsets, and bourbon. Here is what is on tap for this week's playbook: * The Happy Hour Pour: We are tasting and rating Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon. Will this smooth, $50-$65 mid-range pour earn a flawless "First Ballot" rating, or will it fall to the "P...

Kick back and pour up! In Episode 27, we’re tasting a wheated classic while breaking down an absolutely wild weekend of college football and looking ahead to the highly anticipated return of the NFL. On this week's playbook: * The Happy Hour Pour: We review Weller Special Reserve. At an entry-level $30 and 90 proof, does this sweet, vanilla-heavy bourbon earn a "First Ballot" rating,...

EPISODE 26: Dark Rye & Division Titles Welcome to Episode 26 of the Happy Hour Playbook! Wes and I have a packed show today blending spirits, history-making sports moments, healthcare controversies, and high-stakes football predictions. Grab your glass, pull up a chair, and let’s get into it! The Happy Hour Pour We are kicking things off by uncorking Basil Hayden Dark Rye. This 80-proof pour i...

EPISODE 25: A Surgical Nightmare & Wyndham’s Dream Weekend This week, Chris and Wes are serving up a massive board, balancing the heavy reality of a real-world medical crisis with the thrill of high-stakes sports. Grab your glass, pull up a chair, and let’s get into it. The Happy Hour Pour We kick things off in-state with Still Austin’s Straight Rye Whiskey ("The Artist"). This 99.6-...

Football is officially back! In Episode 24, Chris and Wes pour a trailblazing Texas whisky to break in a brand-new rating system before tackling a jam-packed weekend of sports. From NFL Preseason Week 1 overreactions and backup battles to the scorching playoff heat in Memphis, pour yourself a dram, settle in, and let's get into the playbook. The Happy Hour Pour We are breaking in our new five-...

Episode 23: The Dodger Heist, Million-Dollar Bounties, & Pendleton Pours Welcome back to the Happy Hour Playbook ! This week, we are officially rolling out our brand-new 5-Tier Rating System and putting it to the test with a pour of the 10-year-old Pendleton 1910 Bourbon. Grab a glass because we need a stiff drink to process a wild week in sports and pop culture. We are breaking down the Los A...

Episode Overview In Episode 22 of The Happy Hour Playbook, Chris and Wes break down a massive week in sports and spirits. We pour a glass of critically acclaimed Texas-Kentucky-Tennessee whiskey, dissect Spain’s historic World Cup run, recap Ryan Fox’s thrilling major victory at Royal Birkdale, and look ahead to NFL training camps and NBA Summer League action. * Happy Hour Pour: Milam & Greene...

Welcome back to Episode 21 of The Happy Hour Playbook! Grab a glass and pull up a chair as we dive into a massive week of international sports, summer league standouts, massive home runs, and the latest drops at the box office. Here is what we are getting into this week: The Happy Hour Pour: We are pouring up Yellowstone Small Batch Aged 6 Years. This 107-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon packs a bo...

Episode 20: Picks, Pitches, and Packs Welcome back to Episode 20 of The Happy Hour Playbook! This week, the sports world is completely off its axis, and Chris and Wes have the perfect pour to help you digest all the chaos. From an earth-shattering blockbuster trade in the NBA to historic underdog stories on the world's biggest soccer stage, we are breaking it all down. Grab a glass, pull up a...

EPISODE 19: The Winner-Take-All, NBA Draft, and World Cup Fever Welcome back to another round of The Happy Hour Playbook! Pour yourself something strong because we are diving headfirst into a massive week of championship baseball, high-stakes NBA draft lottery fallout, and early dominance on the pitch at the 2026 World Cup. The Happy Hour Pour We kick things off in the glass with a certified class...

Episode 18: A 53-Year Drought Ends & A Texas-Sized Pour Welcome back to The Happy Hour Playbook! Grab your glasses because Chris and Wes are pouring a high-octane Texas bourbon to get things started before breaking down a massive, history-making week in the sports world. It’s a packed playbook today, so let's pour a drink and get right into it! In This Episode: * The Happy Hour Pour: We ki...

Episode 17 of The Happy Hour Playbook is officially open for business! Chris and Wes return to break down an absolutely loaded sports calendar packed with historic playoff runs, jaw-dropping underdog chaos, and a top-shelf pour to tie it all together. Here is what’s on tap for this episode: The Happy Hour Pour: The guys travel to Jarnac, France, to crack open a bottle of Courvoisier VS Cognac. Fin...

Episode 16: Hardware Hunting Welcome back to The Happy Hour Playbook! Chris and Wes have officially scrubbed out of the OR and traded their sterile gowns for the mics. Championship season is here, and we've got an absolutely stacked show breaking down the biggest matchups in the sports world. Grab a glass and join us! This Week's Happy Hour Pour We are kicking things off with some Texas gr...

Episode 15: Last Call for the Conference Finals & Pouring Up the Finals! Grab a glass and settle in for Memorial Day Weekend! Chris and Wes are back to break down an absolutely chaotic slate of playoff action. Whether it’s a dogfight out West or a potential massacre in the East, this weekend’s games are going to give your heart a workout. Here is what’s on tap for this week’s episode of The Happy...

EPISODE 14 Grab a glass and pull up a chair because Episode 14 of the Happy Hour Playbook is officially unlocked, and the playoff tension is running at an all-time high! Hosts Chris and Wes are breaking down a massive week in sports, high-stakes sports card flips, and premium whiskey. Here is what’s on the menu for today's playbook: The Happy Hour Pour : We kick things off by cracking open Fou...

EPISODE 13: "Round 2: The Grind" The postseason pressure is mounting, the ice is thinning, and the lottery balls have finally stopped rolling. This week on the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes break down a massive slate of sports news—from the Wizards hitting the jackpot to the NHL and NBA "Grind" of the second round. We also take a moment to toast a Vikings legend and look...

EPISODE 12: “Pucks, Play-Ins, and the Good Old Days” Part 2 Welcome back to the Happy Hour Playbook ! In Episode 12, Chris and Wes are breaking down one of the wildest weeks in playoff sports and pouring up a premium bottle before taking a massive trip down memory lane. The Happy Hour Pour We’re kicking things off with a heavy-hitter—the Tomintoul Cigar Malt. It's an Oloroso Sherry cask-mature...

Episode 11: “Draft Steals and Playoff Thrills” Grab a glass and pull up a chair! In Episode 11 of the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes are breaking down a massive week in sports. We’ve got our complete NFL Draft report cards, overtime thrillers in the NHL, and a look at Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Whether you’re celebrating your team’s latest draft steal or stressing over an elimination game,...

We’ve officially hit double digits! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Happy Hour Playbook . This week, Chris and Wes are popping a very special bottle to celebrate, breaking down a chaotic start to the NHL and NBA postseasons, and taking a hilarious trip down memory lane to the golden era of 90s and 2000s childhood nostalgia. Grab a glass, settle in, and let’s get into it! In This Episode: The Happy Ho...