Bonus Episodes Episodes

Delve into special content featuring interviews, top five lists, and unique discussions that go beyond the usual movie and whiskey reviews.
Dec. 1, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Old Dominick Distillery ft. Alex Castle

Bob sits down with master distiller Alex Castle to talk about one of the Film & Whiskey crew's favorite US distilleries, Old Dominick. This Memphis-based outfit is ready to launch a new line of in-house whiskey distilled on-site. It's an exciting time for the brand, and it provides a great opportunity to spring our "Inside the Whiskey Studio" questionnaire on Alex. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email u...
Nov. 10, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Old Line Spirits

Bob and Brad sit down with Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits, a veteran-owned US whiskey producer that is making some incredible single malt. Our hosts try the cask strength expression while chatting with Mark about his time in the military and his thoughts on this week's movie, A Few Good Men. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesd...
Oct. 20, 2022

Top Fives: Making a Movie Dream Team

Bob and Brad do a draft of five people needed to make a classic movie. Each host picks one actor, director, writer, cinematographer, and composer to form the best possible crew. Who will emerge with the better team? Meanwhile, they revisit two brands, each offering a new expression: Catoctin Creek and their Ragnarok Rye, and Still Austin with a new cask strength edition. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...
Oct. 13, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Blind Barrels

Bob and Brad sit down with Bobby DeMars, founder and CEO of Blind Barrels, for a chat about his history in the film business and his new whiskey venture. this is a brand that our hosts can get behind: every three months, subscribers receive a new box in the mail containing four "blind" whiskey samples. As you taste through your box, a special QR code reveals the identity of each whiskey. Bobby is helping to highlight some of the best brands in American craft whiskey, and we couldn't be more hono...
Sept. 29, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Filmland Spirits

Bob and Brad sit down with the team from Filmland Spirits, a company that couldn't be more aligned with this podcast if we tried it ourselves! CEO Troy Bolotnick and VP Charlie Flint are movie industry experts who brought their love of whiskey into a new business endeavor. Each expression of their product has a film treatment written to give the branding an extra-special punch, crafting an amazing story to complement the liquid in the bottle. Along the way, they discuss their favorite childhood...
Sept. 19, 2022

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022 Mega-sode

Bob and Brad travel to Bardstown, KY for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where they interviewed a number of figures from the bourbon industry, as well as festival-goers from all over the United States. Interviews in this episode: Dan Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company Freddie Noe, James B Beam Distilling Co. Francesco Viola and David Phillips, Luca Mariano Dan McKee, Michter's Stephen Fante, Yellowstone Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Mond...
Sept. 15, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Hood River Distillers

Bob and Brad drank FIVE whiskeys from Hood River Distillers, and were so impressed with what they tasted, they delayed the release of this episode so they could chat with head distiller Joe O'Sullivan. Meanwhile, they discuss a listener question: which movie director would you most want to learn from? Whiskeys tasted: Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Apple Brandy Barrels Trail's End 10-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak McCarthy's 3-y...
Sept. 8, 2022

How to Cocktail: Amaro Cocktails

Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting whiskey drinks that contain amari. you've probably heard of (and used) amari before, whether in an Aperol Spritz or a Negroni, but the whiskey world is no stranger to the bitter herbal liqueurs. Today, our hosts are using Amaricano from Fast Penny Spirits and dry vermouth by Vya Vermouth to mix up four different cocktails, all of which are sure to scratch that amaro itch. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday...
Sept. 1, 2022

What Makes a Great Director?

Brad walks Bob through his top 5 criteria for a evaluating a great director, and the pair settle on the categories to score each of this season's filmmakers. Meanwhile, they sip on three different whiskies: Lucky Seven The Proprietor 6-year, Nelson Bros. Classic Bourbon, and Five Trail Whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesda...
Aug. 25, 2022

Catching Up with Jackie Zykan, Hidden Barn Whiskey

Bob and Brad welcome back Jackie Zykan to discuss her new venture, Hidden Barn Whiskey. They try the new batch of 4-year Hidden Barn Bourbon while chatting with Jackie about her departure from Brown-Forman, her favorite comfort movie, the joys of Top Gun: Maverick, and pairing whiskey with Kid Cuisine meals. Plus, they debut their all-new "Inside the Whiskey Studio" questionnaire! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey...
July 14, 2022

Whiskey Spotlight: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2022

Bob and Brad are headed to this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 16-18) to cover the event as media members, and they sit down to chat with KBF Chairman David Mandell about what spectators can expect from the 2022 edition. David was a guest way back in Season 1, when he was CEO of Bardstown Bourbon Company, and the guys catch up on the years that have passed since his last appearance. Get your tickets to this year's festival at: kybourbonfestival.com Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes ...
June 20, 2022

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022

Bob and Brad discuss the recent winners of the San Francisco World Spirits competition, perhaps the most important awards in the whiskey world. They sit down with Zach Johnston of Uproxx to discuss what it's like to be a judge at the prestigious event. After that, they sample five different whiskies from Gold or Double Gold medal-winning distilleries, Two James and Warfield. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twit...
Guest: Zach Johnston
May 26, 2022

Patreon Q&A / Keeper's Heart Whiskey

Bob and Brad answer questions from their Patreon subscribers and try a new Irish-style whiskey called Keeper's Heart. 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 Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support
May 12, 2022

Reel Crafted Barrel Pick: Western Reserve Distillery

Recorded live on-site at Western Reserve Distillery, Bob and Brad are joined by their friend Scott Sauer to select a barrel of Wester Reserve Rye, This 6-year whiskey is from a 95-5 mash bill and the guys are incredibly excited about this pick. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/f...
May 5, 2022

My Favorite Movie with John Little, Smooth Ambler

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with John Little, head distiller at the beloved craft distillery Smooth Ambler. Having recently picked a barrel of their Old Scout bourbon as part of the Reel Crafted Select barrel program, our hosts are excited to get into the details of the whiskey, but John throws us a curveball when it comes to his movie selection! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter...
April 14, 2022

My Favorite Movie with Cameron George, Ardbeg Distillery

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Cameron George, national brand ambassador for the beloved Ardbeg distillery. They discuss Cameron's role in the industry, working his way up to brand ambassador, and two of his favorite films, The Sound of Music and Rush Hour. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Sponsored by Root23 Syrups. Use code WHISKEY10 at ...
March 24, 2022

How to Fix the Oscars, feat. Daniel Joyaux

Bob and Brad set out to find a way to salvage the train wreck that is the Oscars telecast, especially in a year as controversial as this one. They're joined by film critic Daniel Joyaux, whose pitch for fixing the show is by far the best (and most feasible) one our hosts have heard yet. Along the way, they discuss the history of this group of people called "The Academy," as well as the telecast itself. To hep fuel the conversation, our hosts sip four expressions of whiskey from Altered State ...
Guest: Daniel Joyaux
March 10, 2022

The Best Baseball Movie

Bob and Brad take a walk through the surprisingly strong historical slate of baseball-related films and try to determine which is the best. Is it the one with the best in-game action? The one that most evokes nostalgia? Maybe it's the one about Cleveland. Meanwhile, they sip on a unique, rapid-aged rye from Bespoken Spirits. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Theme musi...
Feb. 10, 2022

How to Cocktail: Valentine's Day 2022 with Fitz Bailey, Cooper's Craft

Bob and Brad are joined by Fitz Bailey of Cooper's Craft to mix up three cocktails perfect for their 100-proof Barrel Reserve! Our hosts are on record saying that this is one of the best values in bourbon, but it also hold up nicely in a cocktail, and Fitz has gone all-out. ............................ A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist PHOTO: A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Photo Credit: Dominic Episcopo Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve ....
Jan. 27, 2022

Top Fives: Non-Disney Animated Movies

In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad each try to find five animated movies not produced by Disney (or Pixar) that are worthy enough of being called "favorites." Meanwhile, they sip on three whiskeys from Starlight Distillery, an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! Episode Transcrip...
Jan. 20, 2022

My Favorite Movie with Steven Grasse, Tamworth Distilling

Bob sits down to interview Steven Grasse of Tamworth Distilling, the company responsible for the turkey whiskey our hosts tried around Thanksgiving. Tamworth is doing much more than just experimental whiskey, though, and Steve brings along some of the distillery's award-winning aquavit for Bob to try. Meanwhile, they chat about two of Steve's favorite films: The Man Who Would Be King and Repo Man. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebo...
Jan. 13, 2022

Top Fives: IMDb Was Wrong

In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad shine a light on some underrated favorites. These are films that IMDb users voted a 6.5 or lower on a 10-point scale, but that our hosts would award at least an 8.0. Meanwhile, they sip on two whiskeys from Spirits of French Lick, an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. These bottled-in-bond bourbons include a buckwheat bourbon, which is certainly the first time our hosts have used those words. Film & W...
Jan. 6, 2022

Bonus: Jailhouse Rock and Elvis Whiskey

Bob and Brad recently received bottles of Elvis Whiskey, a new line of sourced Tennessee whiskey and rye from Grain & Barrel Spirits, who also release the Chicken Cock brand. In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday, and in light of the fact that neither of our hosts had seen a film starring The King, they decided to pair the whiskeys with Jailhouse Rock, a 1957 quasi-musical that probably marks Elvis' most iconic screen moment. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Ins...
Dec. 16, 2021

My Favorite Movie with Dan Crowell, Glenmorangie

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Dan Crowell, national brand ambassador for the beloved Glenmorangie distillery. They discuss Dan's role in the industry, starting as a musician and working his way up to brand ambassador, all while walking through his favorite film, 1970's Little Big Man. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Sh...