Old Fashioned Friendship

Send us Fan Mail  We crack open a bottle of Old Bardstown bourbon and let the conversation roam free. From the artful deployment of the F-bomb to our future home improvement schemes, we explore what it means to dream big—and sometimes weird. Do get-rich-quick schemes ever pan out? Can you actually own a gold mine, or are you better off with a metal detector and a capybara for company? We dive deep...

Send us Fan Mail  We light up the past with a fresh pack of candy cigarettes and a pour of Brothers Bond bourbon—turns out, they don’t mix well. From Pokémon card flexes to the cars that carried us through youth (and breakdowns), we take a joyride through memory lane. The highlight? An epic road trip that destroyed a vehicle but delivered a legendary story. Buckle up, sip slow, and get ready for a...

Send us Fan Mail  We crack open a bottle of Yellowstone bourbon and boot up some nostalgia. From the pixelated glory of childhood video games to the ones still keeping us up at night, we hit start on a memory-packed ride. Then it’s backyard party mode: tents, friends, and the kind of chaos only a summer night can bring. We wrap things up with a soundtrack of our favorite backyard jams from the &ap...

Send us Fan Mail  This week, we uncork a bottle of American Ace bourbon and let the conversation spiral into delicious territory. From our fast food obsessions to the ones that make us question humanity, we dish out hot takes with a side of fries. Is Wawa a restaurant or just a glorified gas station? And if you were a dog, would you be a loyal golden retriever or a chaotic chihuahua? Pour a glass,...

Send us Fan Mail  Brandon and Bobby crack open a bottle of Sazerac Rye and dive into a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and off-the-wall. From the viral videos that shaped our youth to the art of crafting pierogis—plus a bold dream of a corned beef pierogi crossover—we’re serving up stories with a side of spice. We also look ahead to the Virginia Bourbon Festival and toss around some fant...

Send us Fan Mail  Brandon and Bobby sit down with two bottles of Bulleit Rye—standard and the ten-year—and let the conversation flow as freely as the pours. This episode is all about catching up and keeping it real. From personal life updates to the current state of the world, we unpack what’s been happening lately—no scripts, no filters. It’s a laid-back, honest chat over some seriously smooth wh...

Send us Fan Mail  This week, Brandon takes the reins with a glass of On Your Six bourbon—a bold spirit that honors first responders, civil servants, and the military. He shares his journey to Fredericksburg in pursuit of the elusive Abraham Bowman bourbon, a rare bottle so exclusive you have to win a lottery just for the chance to buy it. But the adventure doesn’t stop there: Brandon also visits a...

Send us Fan Mail  This week, the hosts pour up some Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Bourbon and stir up a round of old fashioneds that hit just right. As the drinks flow, so do the memories—specifically, the wild world of comedy we grew up with. From sketch shows that pushed boundaries to stand-up routines that shaped our sense of humor, we revisit the jokes, the legends, and the moments that made us lau...

Send us Fan Mail  What happens when two self-proclaimed baseball skeptics sit down with a pair of former college ballplayers? A whole lot of laughs, unexpected insights, and a few strong pours. In this episode, the hosts crack open a lineup of bourbons and other drinks while diving into America’s pastime—from the glory days to the gritty grind. But it’s not just baseball on the menu: we veer into...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode, hosts Bobby and Brandon explore the intriguing and sometimes rebellious story behind Clyde May's Straight Bourbon. They'll discuss the brand's unique "Alabama-style" roots and the legacy of the infamous moonshiner, Clyde May himself. The episode will feature a detailed tasting and review of the bourbon, covering everything from its nose a...

Send us Fan Mail  On this week's episode, Brandon and Bobby crack open a bottle of Larceny, a bourbon with a name as mischievous as its origin story. They'll dive into the tale of John E. Fitzgerald, a U.S. Treasury agent in the 1870s who, according to legend, used his keys to sneak into government warehouses and steal bourbon from the best barrels.  Support the show Instagram Facebook V...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we're taking a trip to the Old Dominion for a proper bourbon tasting. Brandon and Bobby are exploring the storied history of A. Smith Bowman Distillery, starting with a side-by-side comparison of two of their flagship bourbons: the smooth and balanced Bowman Brothers Small Batch and the complex, single-barrel-selected John J. Bowman. The conversation gets ev...

Send us Fan Mail  Get ready for a whiskey-fueled trip down memory lane! In this special episode, your favorite hosts, Bobby and Brandon, are joined by a friend from the very beginning, the one and only Greg! The drinks are flowing as the guys share stories and laughs, all while trying a few "lost" whiskeys. What makes a whiskey "lost"? Tune in to find out as they stumble upon s...

Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Brandon are gifted a bourbon from near their home town in Virginia, and hang out for a hour, pour a drink sit back and join this funny episode!  Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail  Brandon and Bobby are stepping up to the challenge in this episode, as they face the ultimate test: The Melanie Gauntlet . Melanie has scoured their liquor cabinet and selected four whiskies for a blind tasting , and the guys have to taste them without any prior knowledge. Will they be able to identify their own spirits, or will Melanie's clever choices stump them completely...

Send us Fan Mail  Join Bobby and Brandon for a fun and unfiltered episode as they dive headfirst into the world of Four Roses Bourbon. They're tasting a few different expressions, sharing some laughs, and maybe even getting a little loose. If you love good bourbon and good times, this is the episode for you. Pour yourself a glass and tune in!  Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Mer...

Send us Fan Mail  It's finally happening! We're dedicating an entire episode to the one, the only, Old Fashioned cocktail —the very drink our podcast is named after. Join your favorite drinking buddies, Brandon and Bobby, as they wax poetic about this iconic drink. We'll share personal anecdotes,  This one's a wild ride, folks, filled with all the genuine, slightly tipsy banter...

Send us Fan Mail  Join Bobby and Brandon for Episode 8, where they pop open a bottle of Bernheim 7-Year Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey , a standout from Heaven Hill, and absolutely do not take themselves seriously. Prepare for an evening of easy-going sips, hilariously off-the-cuff stories, and a deep, philosophical dive into... well, what exactly IS a dog, anyway? Expect plenty of la...

Send us Fan Mail  It's official: we've hit Episode 7 , and you know what that means... it's time to talk about Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 ! Coincidence? Probably not. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind this legendary black label,  From its humble beginnings to its global domination, we'll explore what makes Old No. 7 a staple in bars and homes worldwide. Plus, in true...

Send us Fan Mail  Get ready to raise a glass with Bobby and Brandon ! This podcast is a celebration of true friendship and amazing whiskey. Join these two lifelong friends as they swap stories, explore new bottles, and always seek out the highly anticipated Lost Whiskey . Cheers to good company and great pours!  Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gm...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, bourbon buddies! In Episode 4, we dipped our toes into the legendary world of Wild Turkey. This week, we're taking it a step further and diving into one of the distillery's most highly-regarded expressions: Russell's Reserve 10 Year . Join us as we uncork this small-batch beauty, crafted by bourbon legends Jimmy and Eddie Russell themselves. We'll...

Send us Fan Mail  It's Brandon and Bobby , a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed , and all the latest life updates. Tune in for unscripted talks, personal insights, and the smooth burn of a great bourbon. No sponsors, just real life, real friends, and real whiskey.  Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail  In the debut episode, lifelong friends Bobby and Brandon crack open a bottle of Buffalo Trace and kick things off with stories from the early days—how they met, the antics that bonded them, and a few questionable choices that only made the friendship stronger. Along the way, it’s the start of something smooth, a little wild, and 100% real.  Support the show Instagram Facebook Vis...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we crack open a bottle of Willett Pot Still Reserve and share more stories from our 20-year friendship—road trips gone sideways, bizarre encounters, and those moments that seemed small at the time but stuck with us. As always, we give our take on the bourbon of the week with tasting notes that are part honest, part improvised, and 100% unfiltered. Grab a glass an...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we take you back to one of our most legendary pranks— Billy’s Hell Day —a perfectly planned storm of chaos, confusion, and maybe a little bit of revenge. We dive into how we masterminded the whole thing, what went down, and how it unexpectedly became the foundation of our 20-year friendship. It’s a story of mischief, mayhem, and bonding over shared bad behavior....