Bonus Episodes Episodes

Delve into special content featuring interviews, top five lists, and unique discussions that go beyond the usual movie and whiskey reviews.
Sept. 10, 2020

My Favorite Movie with Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Chris Morris, master distiller at Kentucky's Woodford Reserve. They discuss Chris' year in the industry, starting in Brown-Forman's lab and working his way up to Master Distiller, all while sipping on Woodford's excellent Double Oaked, a sentimental favorite for Bob and Brad. Meanwhile, Chris walks the guys through two favorite films, The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Searchers. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. ...
Sept. 3, 2020

Top Fives: Coming-of-Age Movies

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of coming-of-age films. Meanwhile, they sip on whiskeys from two Virginia distillers: Catoctin Creek and Silverback Distillery. 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/fil...
Aug. 13, 2020

Nosing Your Whiskey, feat. Chris Walters

Bob and Brad sit down with Chris Walters, owner of Nose Your Bourbon to talk about what exactly it means to nose whiskey, and how to do it without feeling pretentious. Chris walks us through a specially-designed nosing kit that features real aromatic elements that you might find when you take a whiff of your whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 10% off Nose Your Bourbon merchandise: use code FILM10 at checkout. 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at che...
July 30, 2020

How to Cocktail: The Rob Roy

Bob and Brad continue their "How to Cocktail" bonus series by highlighting Bob's favorite whiskey drink, the Rob Roy. This scotch variant of the ever-popular Manhattan couldn't be easier to mix, and it's all the better for it. After making themselves a cocktail, the guys sit down with Andrea Latimer of Bitters Lab in Salt Lake City, UT, the show's new provider of bitters, to talk about what makes that ingredient so important to your cocktails. Also, did you know you could use bitters in your ba...
July 16, 2020

Bonus Blind Tasting, Ep. 2

The guys revisit a tried-and-true tradition: blind-tasting samples from their Instagram friend @crabcakesandbourbon, who sent along four samples for a new round of reviews. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off Loot Crate click here and use the code ROBOTSRADIO. Be sure to use the link AND the code--No zeros, all letters. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music:...
July 2, 2020

How to Cocktail: The Old Fashioned

For their 100th episode, Bob and Brad mix up what's probably the world's most famous whiskey cocktail: the Old Fashioned. This drink's simplicity lends itself to a ton of variations, and today your fearless hosts break down all the different ways you can subtly change your Old Fashioned recipe. First, they start with Blue Note Bourbon and Riverset Rye whiskeys, and then they introduce and review simple syrups from Root 23, bitters from The Bitter Bottle, and finally, a "just add whiskey" syrup m...
May 21, 2020

Bonus: Favorite Local Distilleries

Bob and Brad sample some whiskey from Five and 20 Distilling and Cart Horse Distilling and talk about their favorite local distilleries. They also take listener calls from around the country highlighting local craft whiskey-makers. 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 Sound effects via Daniel Simion ...
April 30, 2020

Bad Movie Bonus: The Velocipastor

Bob and Brad continue their Bad Movie Bonus series with the unfairly entertaining 2018 flick The Velocipastor. They're joined by good friend and fellow podcaster Austin, host of Bourboneering. Meanwhile, they sip on and review California Cowboy Bourbon. 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 Sound ...
April 16, 2020

Bad Movie Bonus: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2

Bob and Brad continue their Bad Movie Bonus series, and subjected their listeners to a watch party of the 2015 travesty Paul Blart Mall Cop 2. They're joined by a lucky listener guest host to go over the best and worst elements of this dreadful experience. Meanwhile, they sip on and review FEW Cold Cut, a whiskey that Brad describes as "one of the most memorable whiskeys we've ever had." Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film...
April 2, 2020

Bad Movie Bonus: Cats

Bob and Brad launch a new bonus episode series, Bad Movie Bonus, and decided to join a watch party with their listeners to screen the 2019 Tom Hooper travesty, Cats. They're joined by a lucky listener guest host to go over the best and worst elements of this Golden Raspberry winner for Worst Picture. Meanwhile, they sip on and review Blue Note Bourbon, a whiskey that's much better than the film it's paired with, and helps our hosts cope with what they can't unsee. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New e...
March 19, 2020

My Favorite Movie with Marko Karakasevic, Charbay Distillery

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Marko Karakasevic, master distiller at California's Charbay Distillery. They work their way through a flight of whiskeys that includes an unreleased white whiskey, and discuss the brand's unique beer-based distillation approach. Meanwhile, Marko tells the story of the first time he watched The Shining at the way-too-young age of seven. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Faceboo...
March 5, 2020

Whiskey Talk with Peggy Noe Stevens

Bob and Brad speak with bourbon industry legend Peggy Noe Stevens, a member of both the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whisky Magazine's Hall of Fame. Peggy is the author of the new book Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?: Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties, which brings her expertise to the everyday reader. Peggy has taken the hospitality aspect of the bourbon industry to a new level, from helping to launch the Woodford Reserve vistor experience t...
Feb. 13, 2020

Whiskey Talk with Amy Hollingsworth, "The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers"

As the Tom Hanks film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is released on home video, Bob and Brad interview Amy Hollingsworth, author of the bestselling book The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers, about her friendship with the legendary TV host. They also discuss both the Hanks film and the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Amy's involvement in their production. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...
Feb. 6, 2020

Special Occasion Whiskeys / Penelope Bourbon

As Bob and his wife welcome a new baby, the guys take calls from listeners describing the whiskeys they drink for life's big moments. Plus, a review of two whiskeys from Penelope Bourbon. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://a...
Jan. 16, 2020

Oscars Special 2020

Bob and Brad break down the 2020 Oscars, including a discussion of how films get nominated, the politics behind which films win, and why the Academy always seems to nominate movies that regular people have never heard of. 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 --- Send in a voi...
Dec. 19, 2019

Top Fives: Biggest Letdowns of the 2010s

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. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...
Dec. 5, 2019

Bourbon Charity Blind Tasting

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 Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Theme mus...
Nov. 14, 2019

My Favorite Movie with Tim Piersant, Chattanooga Whiskey

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 music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral --- Send in a voice message: ht...
Nov. 7, 2019

My Favorite Movie with Paul Hletko, FEW Spirits

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 Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message ...
Oct. 31, 2019

Big Escambia Blind Tasting

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support
Oct. 24, 2019

Whiskey Talk with Josh Larsen, "Filmspotting"

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 be like prayers. Meanwhile, they sip on a local Illinois whiskey, FEW Bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcas...
Sept. 19, 2019

Top Fives: Football Movies

With American football in full swing, Bob and Brad look back on their favorite football movies. Spoiler alert: the pool of good football movies is pretty small. Meanwhile, they go back to one of their favorite bourbon experiences by giving full reviews of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Fusion and Discovery offerings. 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: "N...
Aug. 22, 2019

Top Fives: Animated Vocal Performances

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down to debate their personal top five films on a given topic. Today, they argue over vocal performances in animated movies. The guys are upfront about saying these are their favorites, not necessarily the best all-time performances. So James Earl Jones? You're otta here, Mufasa! But make way for Ralph Fiennes in The Prince of Egypt. What do you think? Who had the better Top 5 list? help settle the debate at our social links below! Film & Whiskey ...
Aug. 8, 2019

My Favorite Movie with David Mandell, Bardstown Bourbon Company

Bob and Brad are on-location in Bardstown, KY, interviewing Bardstown Bourbon Company CEO David Mandell. David had to join via webcam, but he still gives us an incredible overview of what bardstown is up to. David walks us through their goal to create a Napa-like atmosphere around Kentucky bourbon, the heart behind his company's collaborative and experiemental nature, and the exact formulas and recipes in each of their bourbons. Then, David changes gears and the guys discuss the Coen Brothers c...