Film And Whiskey

Bob and Brad complete their Harry Potter double-header with the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The big question facing them this time around is whether it lives up to the standard set by the first film. They also go in-depth on the performances, especially by the three child actors. Meanwhile, they sip on a flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace , an affordable whiske...

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of films they think deserve a remake. Meanwhile, they sip on Three Chord Bourbon ,  a craft whiskey that prizes musicianship. 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 ou...

Bob and Brad begin a seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with the 2001 fantasy classic Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how well everything seems to hold up after nearly 20 years: the performances (well, we give the kids a pass), the sets, the cinematography, even Chris Columbus' direction. The movie may be about 25 minutes too long, but it's still a blast. Meanw...

With the release of the new Star Wars film, Bob and Brad look back at 1980's The Empire Strikes Back . This is the best-loved of all Star Wars films, but how well does it hold up nearly 40 years later? Meanwhile, they try a popular blend of bourbon, rye, and scotch, the extra-smoky Campfire by High West Distillery . There is a lot going on in this whiskey, and both hosts acknowledge its ambition,...

For the week of Christmas, Bob and Brad drink TX Whiskey while arguing between the TV Christmas specials How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas . 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 Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by...

As 2019 winds down, and the decade with it, Bob and Brad look back on the biggest cinematic letdowns of the 2010s. While these movies may not be bad, per se , they certainly didn't live up to expectations or hype. Meanwhile, they sample some experimental offerings from Doc Swinson 's Whiskey: a rye finished in rum casks, and a 12-year cabernet sauvignon-finished bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast...

On its fifth anniversary, Bob and Brad are rejoined by guest host Jordan McCain for a look back at 2014's Best Picture winner, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) . They try their hardest to answer the question: is this movie pretentious, or is it a crowd-pleaser? They also touch on its depiction of actors, theatergoers, critics, and audiences alike, and the role of satire in a dark co...

Bob and Brad are joined by new guest host James Talbert to discuss 1989's controversial classic, Do the Right Thing , while sampling two bourbons from the Coopers' Craft line. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 42:00 - Coopers' Craft and Coopers' Craft 100 Review 54:45- Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey...

Bourbon Charity, a really incredible force for good in the world (and in the world of spirits), sent along a box of five bottled-in-bond bourbons to sample in the blind. Bob and Brad know which five whiskeys are in the box, but have no idea what's in each numbered bottle. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Check out Bourbon Charity's site for more info. Film & Whiskey Insta...

Bob and Brad round out their month of films from 1939 with the Best Picture winner of that year, Gone With the Wind , while sipping on the highest-proof whiskey they've ever featured on the show, Bulleit Barrel Strength . 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 35:03 - Bulleit Barrel Strength Review 47:00 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whi...

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the enduring classic The Wizard of Oz . Spoiler alert: Brad might not be a huge fan of this movie. Between criticisms of the script and (for Brad) at least one main character, they find room to praise the music and a lot of the technical achievements of the movie. Still, Dorothy kills two people--KILLS THEM--w...

In honor of the 80th anniversary of Hollywood's Golden Year, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the John Ford classic Stagecoach . This is a movie that even Orson Welles praised for its technical brilliance. But does it hold up, even against other Westerns? The guys disagree. They discuss the breakout performance of The Duke himself, John Wayne , and comment on an Oscar-winn...

Bob and Brad sit down with Tim Piersant , CEO and co-founder of Chattanooga Whiskey , to drink two varieties of their Tennessee High Malt and discuss Tim's favorite film, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme musi...

Bob and Brad start their four-week series on the films of 1939 by looking at Frank Capra's government classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and trying one of America's favorite bourbons. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 30:35 - Bulleit Bourbon Review 40:40 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook...

Bob and Brad sit down with Paul Hletko, founder of FEW Spirits , to drink some delicious rye and discuss Paul's favorite film, 1984 mockumentary classic This is Spinal Tap . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Soun...

Bob and Brad finally watch a movie that neither of them had seen before, 1989's "When Harry Met Sally..." and move on to the next in their Redbreast lineup. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 27:23 - Redbreast Lustau Review 36:42- Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Cal...

Bob and Brad make their way through a blind flight sent to them by Sean Dettling of Big Escambia Distilling. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral

For Halloween, Bob and Brad are joined by guest Jen Lowers to look back on the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's classic, Alien . Jen shares that this is one of her all-time favorite films, and she helps the guys break down the deeper meaning of Scott's terror-fest. Meanwhile, the guys sip on some EH Taylor Small Batch , a mid-shelf bourbon that disappears from stores at top-shelf speed. Is it wo...

The guys start a new interview series, "Whiskey Talk," and their first guest is Josh Larsen, a Chicago-based movie critic who hosts the incredibly popular podcast Filmspotting . He is also the editor at Think Christian and author of Movies are Prayers . The guys talk with Josh about the nature of film criticism, how the average film-goer can start watching with a more keen eye, and how movies can...

Bob and Brad kick off season 2 with one of the most popular American films of all-time, Christopher Nolan's Bat-sequel The Dark Knight , and drink an affordable but hard-to-find rye. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 32:50 - Sazerac Rye Review 39:35 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film &am...

Bob and Brad finish out their championship bracket and try two more varieties of Sonoma whiskey. Visit Sonoma Distilling Company's site ! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espe...

Bob and Brad put all 32 movies from Season One into a March Madness-style bracket and crown one film the champ. Meanwhile, they sample four different types of whiskey from Sonoma Distilling Company . Visit Sonoma Distilling Company's site ! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216)...

For the season one finale, Bob and Brad check out the absolute classic suspense thriller Rear Window . After weeks of contentious opinions, will this finally be the film both of our hosts rally around? Both of the guys are impressed with James Stewart 's versatility, but they're more impressed by the females in the cast: Grace Kelly and Thelma Ritter . They also go pretty in-depth on what the film...

Bob and Brad review their fourth film from 1994, Best Picture winner Forrest Gump, and finish off their Glenmorangie sampler.

For their 30th episode, Bob and Brad check out the absolute classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial . Bob is convinced this is among director Steven Spielberg 's best films. Brad has never seen it before. Yes, you read that correctly. What will he think of E.T. , especially as an adult? The guys discuss the excellent turns by all the child actors, as well as John Williams ' timeless score. Bob decided...