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Jan. 6, 2020

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Bob and Brad begin a seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with the 2001 fantasy classic Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how well everything seems to hold up after nearly 20 years: the perfor...

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Dec. 30, 2019

The Empire Strikes Back / High West Campfire

With the release of the new Star Wars film, Bob and Brad look back at 1980's The Empire Strikes Back . This is the best-loved of all Star Wars films, but how well does it hold up nearly 40 years …

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Dec. 23, 2019

Christmas Movie Fight: The Grinch vs. Charlie Brown

For the week of Christmas, Bob and Brad drink TX Whiskey while arguing between the TV Christmas specials How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film &...

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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 …

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Dec. 16, 2019

Birdman / Jameson Caskmates IPA

On its fifth anniversary, Bob and Brad are rejoined by guest host Jordan McCain for a look back at 2014's Best Picture winner, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) . They try their hardest to answer the question: i...

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Dec. 9, 2019

Do the Right Thing / Coopers' Craft Flight

Bob and Brad are joined by new guest host James Talbert to discuss 1989's controversial classic, Do the Right Thing , while sampling two bourbons from the Coopers' Craft line. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 42:00 - Coopers...

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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 …

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Dec. 2, 2019

Gone With the Wind / Bulleit Barrel Strength

Bob and Brad round out their month of films from 1939 with the Best Picture winner of that year, Gone With the Wind , while sipping on the highest-proof whiskey they've ever featured on the show, Bulleit Barrel Strength . …

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Nov. 25, 2019

The Wizard of Oz / Redbreast 15

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the enduring classic The Wizard of Oz . Spoiler alert: Brad might not be a huge fan of this movie. Between criticisms of the …

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Nov. 18, 2019

Stagecoach / Jameson

In honor of the 80th anniversary of Hollywood's Golden Year, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the John Ford classic Stagecoach . This is a movie that even Orson Welles praised for its technical brilli...

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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...

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Nov. 11, 2019

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington / Bulleit Bourbon

Bob and Brad start their four-week series on the films of 1939 by looking at Frank Capra's government classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and trying one of America's favorite bourbons. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 30:...

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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. ...

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Nov. 4, 2019

When Harry Met Sally... / Redbreast Lustau

Bob and Brad finally watch a movie that neither of them had seen before, 1989's "When Harry Met Sally..." and move on to the next in their Redbreast lineup. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 27:23 - Redbreast Lustau Review …

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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 T...

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Oct. 28, 2019

Alien / EH Taylor Small Batch

For Halloween, Bob and Brad are joined by guest Jen Lowers to look back on the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's classic, Alien . Jen shares that this is one of her all-time favorite films, and she helps the guys …

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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 au...

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Oct. 21, 2019

The Dark Knight / Sazerac Rye

Bob and Brad kick off season 2 with one of the most popular American films of all-time, Christopher Nolan's Bat-sequel The Dark Knight , and drink an affordable but hard-to-find rye. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 32:50 - ...

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Oct. 17, 2019

Season One Bracket Challenge, Part 2

Bob and Brad finish out their championship bracket and try two more varieties of Sonoma whiskey. Visit Sonoma Distilling Company's site ! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whis...

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Oct. 14, 2019

Season One Bracket Challenge, Part 1

Bob and Brad put all 32 movies from Season One into a March Madness-style bracket and crown one film the champ. Meanwhile, they sample four different types of whiskey from Sonoma Distilling Company . Visit Sonoma Distilling C...

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Oct. 7, 2019

Rear Window / Four Roses Small Batch

For the season one finale, Bob and Brad check out the absolute classic suspense thriller Rear Window . After weeks of contentious opinions, will this finally be the film both of our hosts rally around? Both of the guys are …

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Sept. 30, 2019

Forrest Gump / Glenmorangie Nectar D'or

Bob and Brad review their fourth film from 1994, Best Picture winner Forrest Gump, and finish off their Glenmorangie sampler. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https:/...

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Sept. 23, 2019

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial / Laphroaig 10

For their 30th episode, Bob and Brad check out the absolute classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial . Bob is convinced this is among director Steven Spielberg 's best films. Brad has never seen it before. Yes, you read that correc...

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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 experie...

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