Bourbon and Badges the Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Donni is back in Studio 77 hanging out with the guys. SLO Ride and Hound Dog pick’s Donni’s brain about angels, demons, ghost and yes, Bigfoot. That’s right, Bigfoot. One day SLO is going to convince Hound Dog and the world that such a thing exists.  Kick back and see if Donni can tolerate the guys for a full episode as they drink Bradshaw Bourbon. So put your Bigfoot bedroom slip...

Send us Fan Mail David Palm with CLE Cigars mics up with the guys in the studio to educate Hound Dog and SLO Ride about the world of cigars. David is at the top of his field and shares a plethora (Buck's word) of knowledge about what goes into a fine smoke.  Strangely, enjoying a nice cigar is like enjoying a nice pour of bourdon. Who knew?  Well, comes to find out David did. So, take your mi...

Send us Fan Mail Finally,  retired Detective Jeff Wooten joins the guys in the studio. Jeff shares stories from the job; his officer involved  shooting, kilo of cocaine from  Amtrak and so much more.  All while sampling and rating Willett Bourbon.  Thanks for listening and as always, enjoy the ride.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @ bourbon a...

Send us Fan Mail Prior to producing Bourbon and Badges, the guys did mock podcast to learn the business of podcasting. This mock podcast was recorded but never aired.  October 25, 2020 was the first ever on air podcast so the boys decided to release the first mock podcast and do a director's commentary on the one year anniversary .  Here you will hear all three of the guys as they practice th...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Wright, TikTok's own Pastor of Bourbon joins Hound Dog and SLO Ride on this episode.   Steve brings a lot to the table; he's a member of the band Dreamer, ran a drug rehab for San Quentin Prison, worked with the NBA, does private counseling and so much more. Steve is one of the guy's favorite guests.  You got it, the one that brings bourbon to the show.  Join...

Send us Fan Mail Doni, a black female  with a background in Law enforcement took time out of her busy schedule to hang out with the guys and sample Rabbit Hole  Heigold  straight bourbon.  Doni shared stories about working in a white male dominated field and two officer involved shootings.  Sit back, with your favorite pour and enjoy the ride.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbo...

Send us Fan Mail Paul King (Uncle Paulie) joins Hound Dog and Slo Ride to talk all things bourbon while tasting and rating Benchmark Bourbon from Buffalo Trace.  Enjoy the ride.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @ bourbon and badges, the podcast                                                                            As always, Enjoy the Ride...

Send us Fan Mail Would be guest, NASCAR legend,  Mark (Hollywood) Armstrong had to miss the podcast to be a tire changer in the ARCA race at Bristol Motor Speedway this week. Marks does call in from the pits during the race. Hound Dog and Slo Ride talk about good killings while wondering why people don't call scumbags, scumbags, and other police stuff, while drinking and rating Benchmark Bour...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Paul King, assistant manager with the ABC store that the guys work at, joins them for a night of laughs. The three talks about liquor store business while doing a blind task test between Buffalo Trace and Benchmark. On a more serious note; remembering that tragic day 20 years ago; 9/11. Tune into Studio 77, kick back with your best pour and raise your glass with th...

Send us Fan Mail Detective Barry Crisp is back in the studio and entertain the guys with stories of handicapped toilets, male prostitutes, free lunches and a sack of sandwiches as they enjoy Knob Creek 12 year from the previous show.  Invite a friend over, kick back with you favorite pour and enjoy the show.   Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @...

Send us Fan Mail Detective Barry Crisp with the Mount Holly Police Department, who  retired from Gastonia Police Department,  join the guys on this podcast.  They talk about the police cars from 1986,  and old calls they where involved in. Barry shares the story of his officer involved Shooting, and they share a pour and rate Knob Creek 12 year.  Kick back, relax with your favorite pour and enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail Part one aired on August 1st. The guys continued the stories from the past.  Get out your favorite pour, sit back and enjoy the stories as they are told by the slightly  intoxicated  guest and possibly the host as well as they unwind and enjoy the fellowship and bourbon.  Matt Sherrill and Jim Pool you guys are welcome back anytime.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Tony Caskey, a former police officer, joins the guys to stroll down memory lane about his and Hound Dogs  antics.  They talk about dirt track racing to a problem with Hound Dogs police car.  Kick back, pour yourself a drink and enjoy  show.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @ bourbon and badges, the podcast     ...

Send us Fan Mail Here Hound Dog and Slo Ride talk about pairing bourbon with cigars and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena while sampling Smoke Wagon straight bourbon.  Lieutenant Bruce Moore with the Sylva Police Department joins the guys though a phone interview.  Kick back, have a good pour and enjoy the show.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @...

Send us Fan Mail A must listen to episode. Here Hound Dog and Slo Ride are joined by Sgt. Matt Sherrill of the Belmont Police Department and retired Detective Jim Pool of the Gastonia Police Department.  Jim shares his officer involved shooting and reminisces with Hound Dog about a road trip to buy a pop up camper.  one minute you will be laid back laughing and the next on the edge of your seat. ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Hound Dog and Slo Ride have a special guest;  Shine Man. Shine Man is  a moonshiner from a land far far away and joins the guys to talk about of all things, moonshine.  Yes, moonshine on the bourbon show; crazier things have happened.  Elmer T Lee is the bourbon of choice and  as always gets rated to the normal standards of the show.  So pour our favorite drink and...

Send us Fan Mail Hound Dog and Slo Ride are back for a second season. Along with Caption Rod Farley and Lieutenant Dave Collins of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department the guys  pay tribute to Buck. Come along for the ride as they sample 291 Single  Barrell Colorado Bourbon Whiskey and rejoice in Bucks honor .  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Ins...

Send us Fan Mail No episode this week, only a brief update on Buck’s condition.  As you may know Buck was out enjoying some wind therapy with our brothers in blue from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.  After a day in the mountains of North Carolina Buck was struck by a vehicle on interstate 85 here in Gastonia North Carolina.  Buck is recovering at Carolinas Medical Center. Please keep...

Send us Fan Mail Here we have the second podcast from the guys on May 30, 2021. After a few drinks the guys debate profiling, butt hurt people and wonder if they need to change the name of the podcast to Bitching and Bourbon.  Hope you enjoy the show.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @ bourbon and badges, the podcast                           ...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode the guys have Paul King, the assistance manager of the liquor store where they work as a guest. Buck rambles off the cuff about current events as they enjoy Breckenridge Whisk(e)y; A gift from Quinny, a dear friend of the show and  Slo receives a complaint on buck from someone's mom.  Pop a cork, come along for the ride and hopefully have a few laughs.  Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode the guys ramble on about profiling and the drink of the day; Chicken Cock Bourbon.  other topics are  Chris Lowrance, a retired officer who is biking across the United States and a brief history by Hound Dog on the first police departments in America. Kick back, enjoy your drink of choice and come along for the ride.   Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @...

Send us Fan Mail The guys are back in studio 77 for  the first time after the Nationals. With them is Guest  Captain Rod  Farley  of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.  On this episode, Captain Farley gives insight into his duties as they sample and rate Old Grand-Dad Bourdon.  Buck has gone on another road trip and gives highlights, Slo Ride has some NBA instructions for the dirt bag, l...

Send us Fan Mail Here the guys are kicked back and talking about music and crazy cop stories, all which sampling Old Crow bourbon.  Support the show  Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges       On x  On Instagram @ bourbon and badges, the podcast                                                                            As always, Enjoy the Ride  Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive. 

Send us Fan Mail The Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization comprised of active and retired public safety officers. Our members are united in their support of all public safety officers and their families. We are active in numerous charitable causes and fundraising efforts, particularly those which benefit police officers, firefighters and their children.      If and when you s...

Send us Fan Mail The Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization comprised of active and retired public safety officers. Our members are united in their support of all public safety officers and their families. We are active in numerous charitable causes and fundraising efforts, particularly those which benefit police officers, firefighters and their children.      If and when you s...