Bourbon & Banter

In this very special 2025 Summit episode, Pops and Bob take a spirited look back at how it all began — from a small Facebook group in 2011 to one of the most respected voices in bourbon today. Joined by editor Steve Coomes, community manager Brent Joseph and industry legend Dan Gardner, the crew shares stories from the early days, talks about how the bourbon world has changed, and celebrates the c...

In this episode of the Bourbon and Banter podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of topics surrounding bourbon culture, including the controversial pumpkin spice trend, the success of Bourbon Month, and the upcoming Bourbon and Banter Summit. They also recap their experiences at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, discuss innovative aging projects at Ingram Distillery, and share their opinions on curre...

Episode 38 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast - Size Matters - is here, and Bob and Pops are finally back after a 19-month break—just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month. We're talking all things 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, dropping hot takes with our new Whiskey Hot Wash segment, and unleashing the Sniff Team for some undercover whiskey sleuthing. Of course, it wouldn't be Bourbon & Banter without...

Dive into Episode 37, Taylor Takes A Drink , and get ready for a wild ride through bourbon town this Valentine's. We're spilling the tea on those eye-watering barrel pick prices and sharing tales from our barrel-hunting escapades. Our Discord fam's been buzzing, and you're missing out if you're not in on the action. We're dropping the latest whiskey lowdown, from New Riff's big news to Kentucky's...

Episode 36 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Welcome to the Hellidays  - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure.  We're here to help you through the ridiculousness of the holidays, or "hellidays" as may be more appropriate. That's right, we all learn a new word in this episode! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

Episode 35 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Squatting on Bublé - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure.  We're heading into the holidays with excitement following our first ever Bourbon & Banter Community Summit, that is until Bob hears about Michael Bubl é 's new whiskey…. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

Episode 34 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Right In The Nards - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind!  We're sobering up after Bourbon Heritage Month and have quite a few things we want to tell you. Are you ready? Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

Episode 33 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Count the Bourbons - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind!  We're super excited as we kick off the best damn month of the year: BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

Episode 32 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast –  Back in the Saddle - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! Pops and Bob are back after a few months off for reasons you won't believe. Tune in to discover why Bob isn't fit for a life on the run, and stay for the extra deep bourbon bullsh!t.  Have comments or questions?...

The 31 st  episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast –  Bourbon…The BS Frontier  - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. It's a new year, but we're still bringing you the same brutally honest commentary on the bourbon and whiskey world. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

Oh give us a home, where the buffalo roam, and the bourbon is flowing all daaaaay…. That's right folks,  Pops  and  Steve Coomes  were heard singing that very tune as they walked the grounds at  Wyoming Whiskey . A long-time desire for Bourbon & Banter, we finally had the opportunity to secure a single barrel of Wyoming Whiskey, and after that selection, Pops and Steve sat down with co-founder Dav...

The 30 th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Craft Shoot - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Join us for the most epic Craft Shoot segment of all time. Will Pops' and Bob's taste buds survive? Only one way to find out. Tune in now! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

The 28 th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Jack & Bourbon Went Up A Hill - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those who have started a bar fight by merely asking the question, "Is Jack Daniels a bourbon?" Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

The 27 th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Sleep Deprived & Bourbonized - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those awake at 3 am, thinking about all the limited-release bottles coming out this fall that you'll never see. We feel your pain. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at  podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Cheers! 

In this special episode, Pops makes his way to Breckenridge Distillery to visit with founder Bryan Nolt. What makes a doctor trade in their stethoscope for a Glencairn? Big Foot may or may not have walked by the distillery during this interview, we can't say for sure. One thing's for sure, though: Breckenridge is a craft distillery doing some great things and worth your time to check out! Have com...

The 26 th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kissimmee My Ass - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Just be sure to stay inside in the AC for the best enjoyment, as we're all tired of the ridiculous summer heat. Nowhere is that more prevalent than the state of Florida, which inspired this episode's title. Pops spent some time in the sunshine state last week and couldn...

The 25 th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Wind Beneath My Wings - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. No, we're not channeling our inner Bette Midler. But we might be channeling some gas from all the bullshit we've consumed since our last episode. Take baked beans, sardines, sauerkraut, canned cheese spray, and kale (WITH BACON), blend it all in a smoothy, then…wel...

The 24 th  episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast –  The Bullshit Cometh  - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Having had a little time off, Pops and Bob return after being bombarded with bourbon bullshit over the last several weeks. So much so that this episode is dedicated specifically to addressing all the crap that's come across our desk since the last episode. The one...

The 23 rd  episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Horsemen Ride - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. With the Midwest weather, Pops and Bob have braved wind, sleet, snow, ice, hail, and bad bourbon to bring you this month's installment of the most honest podcast in bourbon. Our community thread spotlight reflects on a new product that brings dung, yes ACTUAL DUNG, to...

The 22 nd episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kentucky Fried Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Pops and Bob ring in 2022 in trademark fashion, not only bringing you the best bourbon podcast anywhere but making a plea for replenishing of their Christmas Tree Cake stock. We feature a great thread from our community forum, taking issue with a recent Jefferson'...

The 21st episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Storytime With Dan Gardner  - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. The Bourbon & Banter team celebrated our 10 th  anniversary earlier this year, and we let the mics roll a few times. This episode brings some of those conversations together, which...

The 20th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – This Little Piggy Drank Some Bourbon  - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. This month's Whiskey News looks at whether or not the whiskey bubble is about to burst, based on a growing trend for new and rare bottlings garnering insane amounts of mo...

Join Pops and Bob for this special episode podcast as they sit down with the team at KO Distilling for an in-depth look at the growth, operation, and future of their distillery. They're joined by Bill Karlson (co-owner), Ryan Hendricks (head distiller), and Peter Mowery (Virginia Sales & Marketing Director). Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com.   Make sure to f...

The 19th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Slapdick Challenge - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. We start by recapping our 2021 Bourbon Heritage Month celebration that saw 4,000+ people sharing their calendars across social media for the #30DaysOfBourbon challenge. In Bourbon Bulls...