Drinks and a Movie

This episode was recorded in June 2022 so some references are going to be out of date. This week Carissa and I try out another Mario Bava movie. We're discussing one of the original slasher films that paved the way for franchises like Friday the 13th in Mario Bava's 'A Bay of Blood', aka Twitch of the Death Nerve, aka Bloodbath, aka Carnage. We try out an IPA from Common Space Brewery in collabora...

This episode was recorded in June 2022 so some references will be out of date. We're starting October off with some classic horror movies. Up first is an episode that was meant to come out over the summer but here we are. Carissa is back and we discuss Stanley Kubrick's iconic adaptation of Stephen Kings 'The Shining'. We try a great hazy double IPA called 'Come Haze with Us' by the brewyard beer...

This episode was recorded June 27th 2022. Lindsey and I try out Old Forester Rye and talk about one of my favorite films, 1955's 'Rififi' directed by Jules Dassin. As always when I have lindsey on the show, we crush the entire bottle of rye which leads to our conversation evolving into our like or dislike of modern disney remakes and quotes from The Office. How does that all tie in to the movie??...

It's Bourbon Heritage Month so we have a spirits driven episode for y'all! This week I chat with Brian Schmidt of Reserve Bar, an online liquor store with a massive selection of great spirits. Brian travels the country picking out single barrels for Reserve Bars Top Flight series. In this episode he curates a flight of unique single barrel picks that he selected himself (some haven't been released...

SPOILERS In this unedited new episode, Matt and I discuss the latest Kevin Smith movie, Clerks 3!!! We keep with the Clerks podcast tradition of trying out single barrel store picks. Up first is a Sazerac Rye Single Barrel pick from Alameda liquor in Burbank CA. 2nd is Dads Hat Rye single barrel pick from 2 Men and a Zombie of West Covina liquor. 3rd is an Angels Envy port wine finished bourbon si...

This week I sit with Chris to try out a couple single barrel store picks from the famous Circus Liquor in North Hollywood CA. We taste a Buffalo Trace pick and a 1792 Full proof pick while chatting about Kevin Smith's 2006 film, Clerks 2.

*NOTE, This episode was recorded months ago. Chris and I get together to chat about the Sergio Corbucci western starring Burt Reynolds, 'Navajo Joe'. We break the seal on a bottle of Michter's American whiskey that I've been holding onto for years as well as a Wilderness Trail 6 year old Bottled in Bond bourbon. Cheers!

Watch this episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/N9wCrgkxFcc WE ARE BACK!!! Welcome to Season 4 of Drinks and a Movie Podcast! This episode was recorded a couple months ago over the summer so we've been really looking forward to share it with the listeners of podcast land. This week I'm joined by Jesenia Chavez, she is a creative writer, poet, teacher, and one of the hosts of 'Que Me Cuentas? A most...

In this final episode of season 3 of Drinks and a Movie Podcast, Matt and I discuss Richard Linklaters 2014 film 'Boyhood'. It took 12 years to complete so we drink some 12 year old whiskey in the form of Red Breast cask strength. I would've loved to drink some Texas whiskey but there's none that are 12 years of age (that I could find at least). Enjoy and be sure to follow us on Instagram @drinksa...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/VglbmLccEj8 This week Chris and I get to try two surprise whiskey flights. Flight 1 is five pours of whiskeys from different Texas distilleries. Flight 2 is four pours of whiskey, each from a different state. The flights were sent to us and curated by our guest, Shannon Hood. She is a Whiskey Sommelier who runs 'Pourly Educated, a Spirited Experience'...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/DZDG_ou2ST0 In this weeks episode I'm joined by filmmaker Cyndy Fujikawa to drink some Bakers Bourbon and discuss her documentary filmmaking. Her latest film, 'Ninety Minutes Later' (currently in post-production), chronicles the career and tragic death of the late actress Vanessa Marquez. In August of 2018, what started as a wellness check for Vanessa...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/sJB7SWMxrDo This week I sit in the beautiful Monty Bar once again with prolific musical artist Nancy Sanchez to talk about Luis Valdez's 1987 Biopic 'La Bamba'. We chat about Nancy's music career, her influences, her experience playing with Los Lobos and recently opening for Ozomatli and how this film was a big part of her childhood. Follow her on Ins...

This week Matt and I try out Pasote Reposado Tequila and discuss Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu's first film, 'Amores Perros'

This week Malia and I finally break the seal on a bottle of Purple Corn Mexican Whiskey from Sierra Norte. We also finally chat about Gregory Nava's 1995 film 'Mi Familia'. Otherwise known as 'My Family'. This is a personal favorite of mine so I'm glad it's finally on the show. It's an epic story that follows three generations of a family, starting with Jose's walk from Mexico to Los Angeles CA in...

This episode was recorded as a live commentary for 'Top Gun' in August 2020. Matt put together this live stream watch party as a fundraiser for the Drinks and a Movie podcast back when my audio gear was stolen. Since I'm behind on editing and the new 'Top Gun: Maverick' is the big blockbuster of the moment I thought it'd be fun to release this recording. Matt, Sean, and myself drink 805 blonde ale...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/daODIaDF9sU This week I sit in the beautiful Monty Bar in Los Angeles, CA to try out Ghost tequila blanco and Madre Mezcal with Steven Cisneros. Steven played the role of Chivo in 'American Me'. The young boy who is initiated into the gang world and delivers one of the most powerful endings in cinema history. We talk about how he got the part, his exp...

Find this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/jaTyJ-dal7k In this weeks episode I visit the Secret Movie Club theater in Los Angeles to chat with founder/programmer Craig Hammill. We break the seal on a brand new bottle of Jeffersons Ocean Aged Rye and discuss his love for cinema, how he secret movie club began, where it is, and where it's going all while dealing with some audio issues. You don't...

In this episode (recorded weeks ago), Matt, Chris and I finally come together for the first time to discuss John Carpenters cult classic martial arts adventure film 'Big Trouble in Little China'. We break the seal on a Bourye from Redwood Empire called 'Lost Monarch', a blend of straight whiskeys. This is a delicious dram that is easily sippable and the bottles artwork is beautiful. Give it a try....

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/E2BUkxZU0ZE In this very special episode, journalist Daniel Vasquez takes over to moderate a panel discussion on 'American Me' with Danny De La Paz (American Me, Boulevard Nights), Daniel Villareal (American Me, Stand and Deliver), Danny Haro (American Me), and myself. Big Puppet and Lil Puppet bobble heads available at https://www.ddlpmerch.com/ Lear...

In this episode, Matt, Chris, and I discuss Kevin Smiths first film 'Clerks'. We end up getting very personal on this one, the movie just brings that out in us. We decided to try out some single barrel store picks of bourbon for this one. Starting with a Redemption High Rye bourbon from 'Smart Time' liquor in Riverside CA, a Makers Mark Private Select from Paradise liquor in Rancho Cucamonga CA, a...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/TbgotLEnwbM This week I'm joined by Chris Walters, the creator of the 'Nose your Bourbon' nosing kit! We discuss how he first developed a passion for bourbon whiskey, how and why he created the nosing kit, new products and ideas coming soon, and then he leads us through a tasting of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon and Rye and gives us tips on how to ge...

Welcome to the conclusion of our Star Wars trilogy podcast! This week we crush a bottle of El Dorado 12 year aged Rum from Guyana while discussing 'The Force Awakens', 'The Last Jedi', and 'The Rise of Skywalker'.

Matt and I continue our Star Wars discussion, this time digging into the prequel trilogy ('The Phantom Menace', 'Attack of the Clones', and 'Revenge of the Sith') We try out the 1792 aged 12 years bourbon. Very excellent pour well worth trying.

This is part 1 of a 3 part-er where we'll discuss all nine Star Wars films. In this episode, frequent guest Matt and I discuss the original 'Star Wars Trilogy' over a pour of the great Knob Creak 12 year old bourbon. Follow us on Instagram @drinksandamoviepod

Find this episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/90TIOz5Ag-U In this episode I sit and chat with Greg, owner of 'The Cove Cocktail Bar' in West Covina CA. "The Cove stocks rare, hard-to-find, and allocated spirits making us a hot spot for any spirit enthusiast." He tells us about the history of the bar, how he came to own it, how he approaches growing the business and making positive changes for the...