Talking Shit Today

It’s a red, white, and blue celebration on Talking Shit Today. General X, Lumpy, and Big Red sit down with Gary Hinegardner, founder of Wood Hat Spirits, and Irene Tan of Whiskey Mentors (aka the “Single Barrel Queen”) to crack open their collaborative 250th Anniversary blend, a five-corn bourbon built from Gary’s proprietary corn genetics and Irene’s blending palate. Gary talks corn breeding and...

Episode 21 calls for a celebration and we're doing it right. Three bottles, all carrying a 21-year age statement, go head-to-head on the Talking Shit Today rating scale. X cracks open his raffle-won Knob Creek 21 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Big Red brings the Redbreast 21 Year Irish Whiskey, and the night gets derailed in the best possible way by a 140-proof Rare Character Limited Release...

X and Lumpy go head-to-head in a blind tasting showdown between two wheated bourbon legends — Weller Antique 107 and Old Fitzgerald 7 Year — while reflecting on a wild night at the Orlando Whiskey Riot (including a lost phone, a surprise fan encounter, and bottles they definitely didn’t leave with). The guys then take the mental health conversation a floor deeper, unpacking stoicism, emotional ban...

We finally crack all three batches of Fire and Flask Didymium side by side and let the table decide which one wins. Spoiler: the char makes all the difference. Big Red is back from South Texas with tales from the Whiskey Warriors RGV chapter kickoff, including a pour of Russell’s 15 that may have been the bottle of the night. We dig deeper into what anger is really masking, why men’s emotions alwa...

Join us while we get to spend a kick ass time with Stephen Lowery bringing some of the best that Old Dominick has to offer. We explore anger and how men deal with it and how we may have learned it. And we pick out the asshole between a husband and wife. Join us and comment your thoughts as you go. Email us at talkingshittoday@gmail.com.

Chris Ritch, aka Whiskey Gorilla, joins the show to break down his path through the whiskey business, from Angel’s Envy and Willett to Rare Character’s rise in the bourbon world. We dig into non-distilling producers, the bourbon market shift, Florida whiskey culture, and the stories behind standout bottles like Black Angus and the Commander’s Club.

Episode 16 is all about big pours, big laughs, and real talk. We kick things off with a bourbon tasting that turns into battles of blue corn, all north of 120 proof. We then slide into a conversation about stress, mental health, and how we unwind. We also get to pick the asshole in our recurring AITA story time.

General X and Lumpy are back for episode 15, and they're keeping their pants up — barely. The guys crack open a bottle of Mammoth Distilling's Borrowed Time, a 12-year single barrel rye out of Traverse City, MI, and it does not disappoint. Then they sit down with a true original — Don Colangelo, the retired architect behind Bourbon Trading Cards, the collectible trading card series that&#3...

Big Mike's Bourbon joins the show for a conversation about barrel picks, pediatric cancer fundraising, and how a passion for whiskey built a community with serious heart. We recap Orlando Whiskey Fest — the highs, the hidden pours, and one moonshine booth we should've skipped. Plus, Kyle wins a raffle bottle and immediately ruins everyone's charity event. We also get into men's mental health and w...

Episode 13 is a full-on grab bag in the best way: dance-dad life after a marathon competition weekend, a surprisingly deep detour into what defeat does to your head (and how you climb back out), and an Am I The Asshole? story that turns into every bourbon lover’s nightmare. What’s in the Glass: Garrison Brothers Small Batch (Texas Straight Bourbon) and Henry McKenna 10-Year Single Barrel Bottled-i...

In the first episode of 2026, Lumpy and X kick things off the only way they know how—good bourbon, honest conversation, and zero pretenses. We crack open Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon , compare Eagle Rare 10 vs 12 , talk about a raffle win stacked with Rickhouse and Booker’s, and revisit a night fueled by one unforgettable pour: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend —a bottle that might just land in the top...

It’s the last show of the year and we’re rolling straight through that weird lull between Christmas and New Year’s—Goochmas—with bourbon, bad ideas, and the kind of talk you only get when the pours start stacking up. We kick things off on Skid Row: a true blind taste test of three bottom-shelf bottles (all under $30). We run them through nose + palate, rank them, reveal what they are, and then imm...

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Lewand of Fire & Flask Distillery for a conversation that starts with craft spirits and quickly takes the scenic route. We talk distilling, passion projects, and what it really takes to build something you care about — and Ryan gives us a look behind the scenes at Fire & Flask, their approach to flavor, and what sets their spirits apart. Then, because...

X and Lumpy pour King’s County straight bourbon and 13th Colony cask strength southern rye while diving into holiday chaos, from Whamageddon and Secret Santa assholery to real talk about men’s mental health when the season hits hardest. They swap stories on friendships, grief, and being 1,800 miles from family, share a simple challenge to check on your boys, and shout out 988 as a lifeline that ev...

General X and Lumpy kick things off with pure chaos, dodgeball theology, and absolutely zero filters before diving into a wild bourbon-soaked night with special guests Whiskey Odin , Whiskey Witch , and Big Red Whiskey . The crew talks about: 🧪 A four-year passion project from 3 Witches Distillery / Valkyrie Mountain Farms – including an unreleased “unicorn” pour 🔥 Hazmat madness: Blanton’s Stra...

Yo, yo – welcome to Episode 007 of Talking Shit Today. X kicks things off with a brutal conference story involving a rogue sneeze, 300 people, and an instant “fuck you” moment before the guys settle into what’s in the glass: Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R, 11 years, 110 proof, mushroom label and all. They nose it, sip it, splash some water in it, and land around a 7.2/10 – earthy, savory, hot, and pro...

Lumpy and X are talking shit and sipping on a stellar lineup of whiskey! They start with a "dangerous drinker," Company Distilling Straight Tennessee Whiskey Finished with Applewood, and discuss the unique Lincoln County Process that mellows the spirit. Then, the guys try a high-proof Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof store pick, using it to demonstrate the "magic" of the Whiskey Grail and h...

The glasses are full and the mics are hot as General X and Lumpy dive into another round of bourbon, dad life, and chaos management. From killer pours to curve-ball conversations, it’s equal parts smooth and unfiltered. Laughs, lessons, and a few surprises—because on this show, the plan is no plan. Explicit content. Sip responsibly and share the vibe.

Bourbon pops, travel tales, dance-dad origins, and a tool-nerd victory lap—Episode 4 brings heat, laughs, and a surprisingly creamy 90-proof finish.

Better to be seen than viewed—and definitely better with a pour. In “Got Juice?” X and Lumpy go balls-deep into bourbon culture: a Kenny’s Liquors field report, recent unicorn pours (GTS 116.9, Saz 18, Handy), and a head-to-head of Knob Creek 9-Year vs 12-Year—same proof, wildly different finish. We also tackle the “juice” debate: is shorthand cringe or just shop talk distillers use too? Plus: all...

In Episode 2 of Talking Shit Today, General X and Lumpy raise a glass to American single malts and dive into Mammoth’s bold hazmat rye. Between pours, they swap stories of BMX bikes, Atari marathons, and toys that didn’t survive childhood mayhem. Then the convo swerves into today’s hot topic: AI — what it gets right, what it screws up, and how it’s reshaping work and play. It’s whiskey, wit, and w...

In their debut episode, Lumpy and General X pull up their Glencairns, pour a few bourbons, and let the conversation flow. From swapping backstories as dance dads and proud Gen X-ers, to diving deep into their shared bourbon obsession, the guys cover favorite bottles, overrated pours, and hidden gems worth hunting down. Along the way, they trade laughs over overpriced Blanton’s, poke fun at pretent...