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Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1987 comedy classic The Princess Bride . The script for this movie, by screenwriter William Goldman , is considered one of the best ever, but how does Reiner's direction stack up? Our hosts power-rank the 9 main actors of the movie before pivoting to whiskey. This week, they go back to the Bushmills line to try Bushmills Red Bush . Like the standard white label expression, this Irish whiskey is a blend of singl...

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 Wednesda...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1992 classic A Few Good Men . The Aaron Sorkin script is legendary, and Reiner's direction is lean and efficient, making this a movie that holds up unbelievably well.. Meanwhile, they try a whisky that was completely new to Bob when he picked it up on vacation: Nomad Outland Whisky . This blended scotch is matured in sherry butts and then shipped to Spain for additional finishing in PX casks. Has a secretly am...

Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with a Halloween special: his 1990 thriller Misery . They discuss some killer performances by Kathy Bates and James Caan, as well as how Reiner's comic timing is a huge benefit to making an effective suspense thriller. Meanwhile, they try a rye that was exclusively released to the Ohio and Pennsylvania markets: Old Overholt 11-Year . We'd hoped that Beam Suntory would continue releasing this, albeit in a limited capacity, ...

Bob and Brad wrap up their series on director John Ford with 1952's The Quiet Man . An objectively beautiful-looking film, it's also one of Ford's most gentle and good-hearted movies. John Wayne turns in perhaps his most sensitive performance, and our hosts praise Ford for coaxing such a turn form him. Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most popular and affordable Irish whiskeys, Bushmills. How will this under-$25 bottle impress them? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film &...

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 Ema...

Bob and Brad continue their series on director John Ford with 1956's The Searchers . Long revered by filmmakers as Ford's best and most influential film, it's also one of his most controversial by today's standards. Our hosts discuss star John Wayne in a career-best performance before diving into some of the film's complex racial issues. Meanwhile, they honor Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris by trying Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey during this, an episode on his favorite film. Our h...

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 ho...

Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series of films from director John Ford with 1940's The Grapes of Wrath . Based on one of the "Great American Novels," this movie features iconic lines and performances, though at least one of our hosts thinks that star Henry Fonda may actually be less-than-believable as Tom Joad. Meanwhile, they try a PX-finished wheated bourbon from Rabbit Hole called Dareringer . How will it measure up against other sherry-finished whiskeys they've tried? Film & Whiskey Podcast. N...

Bob and Brad wrap up their Wes Anderson mini-series with his adventure comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel . To help break down what might be Anderson's masterpiece, the guys are joined by their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems , fresh off the release of his first feature-length film. the trio discuss Ralph Fiennes and his need for more comedic parts, the immaculate set design and cinematography of the film, and somehow work in references to Top Gun: Maverick , Paddington 2 , and John Malkovich...

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...

Bob and Brad keep the Wes Anderson adventure going with his coming-of-age comedy Moonrise Kingdom . Bob is a huge fan of this one, and while Brad likes about 98% of the movie, the 2% he dislikes makes for a very interesting ending to this episode. they discuss the standout performances of Bruce Willis and Edward Norton , along with their thoughts on the under-utilized Frances McDomand. meanwhile, they try Wilderness Trail Small Batch, a bottled-in-bond, high-rye, sweet-mash bourbon from a craft ...

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 Monday. Film...

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-year S...

Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series of Wes Anderson films with his 1998 classic Rushmore . This is just the second Anderson film reviewed on the show, which also means it's brad's second-ever Anderson movie. Our hosts discuss the incredible central performance from Jason Schwartzman , as well as compare the film to The Royal Tenenbaums . Meanwhile, they try Stranahan's Original American Single Malt , a Colorado whiskey that blends 2-5-year-old malt and releases it at 94 proof. How will this Amer...

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....

Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2017 action thriller Baby Driver . One of the first films Brad and Bob ever saw together, this impeccably crafted movie bears all of the Edgar Wright hallmarks, and they're all employed to great effect. Our hosts discuss the film's problematic cast members before heaping praise on Lily James , doing everything she can with very little to work with. Meanwhile, they try Speyburn 10 , a sub-$30 single malt from the Speyside regio...

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 Wednesday...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2010 comedy, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . in what can only be the second or third time ever, Bob had never seen this film before. Of course, brad rubs it in, and then the two get down to brass tacks arguing about whether it's actually any good. Meanwhile, they try Puncher's Chance Bourbon , a $30 whiskey in an attractive bottle, promoted actively by UFC figures. But will what's inside the bottle be worth championing? Film & ...

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...

Bob and Brad kick their mini-series of Edgar Wright films with his 2004 film Shaun of the Dead . Aside from being an economical 90 minutes, this movie is a prime example of using comedy to drive home a pretty powerful central metaphor. Oh, and Bill Nighy makes our hosts cry, as usual.. Meanwhile, they try The Wiseman Bourbon, a blend of bourbons from Kentucky Owl. At a low proof, how will this stack up against the pretty excellent Wiseman Rye? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. F...

Bob and Brad finish their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 2016 film Silence . This was the first Scorsese film Brad ever saw, and the hosts discuss how, despite how different it is from movies like R aging Bull , it carries many of the themes of those movies with it. They debate whether Andrew Garfield or Adam Driver is the better actor, and harp on all three of the film's male leads for their Portuguese accents. Meanwhile, they try The Wiseman Rye, a new, more affordable expressio...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 1980 film Raging Bull . In 2007, the American Film Institute selected this movie as the fourth-greatest of all time. Bob and Brad disagree, and in fact, only one of them really enjoys the movie. Meanwhile, they try Jack Daniel's Bonded, a somehow-new 100-proof version of America's favorite Tennessee whiskey. At a very affordable $35, how does the slender, 700-mL bottle stack up? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every ...

Bob and Brad kick off their mini-series of Martin Scorsese films with his 1976 masterpiece, Taxi Driver . For years, Bob wasn't a fan of this one, but he's really come around, and Brad was equally blown away, having watched it for the first time. Of course, they spend some time discussing the towering De Niro performance, as well as screenwriter Paul Schrader 's fragile state of mind while writing the film. Meanwhile, they try Jack Daniel's Triple Mash , a new bottled-in-bond blend of whiskies f...