Words And Whiskey

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We are Words and Whiskey, your new intoxicating weekly book club. This project began during the doldrums of 2020 as a way for Krossland and PJ to explore fiction that his co-host knew he'd enjoy. We also hope it encourages others to join in, follow along, and probably make fun of our opinions too. We also adore the craft of alcohol, and craft alcohol. Alcohol craft? We hope you enjoy stepping into our dark oak library, pouring a snifter of whiskey, and listening to us have a chat.

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Golden Son - Episode 0 - "Intro" 03.12.2020 26:27

Hey listeners! Today's episode announces and examines the second book in the Red Rising Saga, Golden Son. Now that we've started the book, we can start reading! For next weeks episode, read up until chapter 8. Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You c...

A W&W Short Pour - Stephen King's "Laurie" 03.12.2020 44:57

Hey listeners! Before diving into the next novel, we're bringing you another short treat. Today's episode is brought to you by the master of horror himself! While this story isn't horrific, it's certainly a great view into a characters life, and the way King writes. We have a link in the show notes, if you haven't yet read it. Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatche...

Red Rising - Overview Wrap-Upisode 01.12.2020 1:37:32

Hey listeners! Today's episode is a bit different- it'll be an overview episode of the entire first book of Red Rising. And boy, do we have a treat for you today. Today, we add our first guest to the show, Kross' brother Bing! We talk a lot, and Krossland... Krossland gets juuuuuust drunk enough. It was so, so fun. We've got a lot going on next week- there will be three episodes! One will be a wra...

Red Rising - Episode 6 - Ch 39 - End 26.11.2020 1:43:10

Hey listeners! Todays episode explores the last section of the first book in the Red Rising series, the second half of Reaper! We dive into that wild twist of tackling Olympus, taking the fight straight to the proctors. We also talk about a lot of implications- Adrius/Antonia's relationship, Fitchner's reveals, and much much more. We've got a lot going on next week- there will be three episodes! O...

Red Rising - Episode 5 - Ch 35 - 38 19.11.2020 2:03:36

Hey listeners! Today's episode explores the beginning of the end, Part 4 Reaper! This episode is filled. Honestly, my favorite yet. And I can honestly report, it only gets better from here. Next week, we FINISH THE BOOK! Wow, can't believe we're already here! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It...

Red Rising - Episode 4 - Ch 29 - 34 12.11.2020 1:51:31

Hey listeners! Today's episode explores the end of part 3, "GOLD"! This is an exciting episode packed with a lot of conversation and conspiracy theories... Mostly relating to Roque and Lea. Did she mean to sneak off? Was she intentionally luring Darrow? Who knows, but we beat that horse till it's dead, and crawl out of it to discuss the rest of this crazy, crazy section. Next week, we read through...

Red Rising - Episode 3 - Ch 17 - 28 05.11.2020 1:38:58

Hey listeners! Today's episode explores a large swath of part three of Red Rising, titled "Gold". We cover almost as much ground this episode as Sevro does. We get into the bushes (ha!) of the institute, and ask the really important questions: What is the bulk of the book going to be about, how will Darrow make a place for himself inside of The Society, and is PJ maybe a bit dyslexic? This is also...

Red Rising - Episode 2 - Ch 8 - 16 29.10.2020 2:04:14

Hey listeners! Today's episode explores part two, "Reborn" of Red Rising! We're SO excited to begin this journey with you. We have a great discussion on how to qualify a mixed drink, the Society at large, and who we'd cast as dancer. You'll thank me for that mental image later. Next week, we tackle chapter up to chapter 29! We're excited to begin part 3, GOLD. Beyond that, please be sure to follow...

Red Rising - Episode 1 - Ch Prologue - 7 24.10.2020 1:50:23

Hey listeners! Today's episode explores part one, "Slaves" of Red Rising! We're SO excited to begin this journey with you. We have a great discussion on beer, Red society, and Gandalf the nebula. You'll get it when you get there. Next week, we tackle chapter up to chapter 17! We're excited to begin part 2, REBORN. Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice,...

W&W Presents - Red Rising Saga, Episode 0 16.10.2020 23:06

Hey listeners! Todays episode announces and examines our first book series we'll be exploring, "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown. We have a great discussion in which PJ almost doesn't follow through on a podcast tradition, we read a bit, and debate the validity of adding an internet review on the back cover of a book (if, that is, in fact the case.) Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe...

A W&W Short Pour - Chuck Wendig's "Product Placement" 14.10.2020 53:24

Hey listeners! Before diving headfirst into our first series, we decided to do a short story episode to present you to our regular episode format. Today's episode is based on Chuck Wendig's short story "Product Placement". You can find a link to it in the show notes down below, or search around Chuck's website Terrible Minds. We highly recommend you read it. Should only take 5-10 minutes. Beyond t...