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June 3, 2025

Season 9 Bracket Challenge Part 3 — The Final Reckoning

Season Finale | Round of 8, Final Four, & Championship | Hugh Hamer Bourbon Review | Top 5 Whiskeys Countdown The epic conclusion is here! In Part 3 of our annual Film & Whiskey Bracket Challenge , Bob and Brad wrap up the to...

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May 30, 2025

Season 9 Bracket Challenge, Part 2: Round of 16

It's part 2 of the bracket challenge, where Bob and Brad are taking this season's 32 movies and throwing them into a no-holds-barred tournament. Today, we take on the round of 16 to determine our final 8 movies, and we try a ...

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May 27, 2025

Season 9 Bracket Challenge, Part 1: Round of 32

The bracket is back—and this time, it’s personal. We’ve taken 32 of the most acclaimed, beloved, and debated films from the last 15 years and thrown them into a no-holds-barred tournament. Over the course of three episodes, B...

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May 20, 2025

John Wick (2014) / Heaven's Door Revival Tennessee Bourbon

In this high-octane season finale, Bob and Brad return to 2014’s John Wick , a film that redefined modern action movies and catapulted Keanu Reeves back into superstardom. They break down Chad Stahelski's slick, violent, and ...

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May 13, 2025

Godzilla Minus One (2023) / Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well Bourbon

Bob and Brad dive into one of the most acclaimed international releases of 2023: Godzilla Minus One . They’re joined by special guest Michael Kelingus, Brad’s longtime friend and a lover of Japanese cinema, especially kaiju f...

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May 6, 2025

How to Train Your Dragon (2010) / Glengoyne 15 Year Single Malt Scotch

Bob and Brad dive into DreamWorks’ animated masterpiece How to Train Your Dragon , a film that has captured audiences young and old since its release in 2010. They explore why this coming-of-age tale of Hiccup and his dragon ...

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April 29, 2025

1917 (2019) / Hirsch The Departure American Single Malt Whiskey

Bob and Brad head to the front lines of World War I cinema as they dissect 1917 (2019), Sam Mendes’ immersive and technically daring war film. With its faux one-take presentation and gripping narrative, 1917 has become a mode...

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April 22, 2025

Prisoners (2013) / Almost Old Bones Bourbon

Bob and Brad dive into the brooding, morally complex thriller Prisoners (2013), directed by Denis Villeneuve. With towering performances from Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, the film explores justice, vengeance, and the dis...

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April 15, 2025

Ratatouille (2007) / Penelope Wheated Bourbon ft. Patrick H. Willems

Bob and Brad welcome filmmaker and YouTube essayist Patrick H. Willems to the show to revisit one of Pixar’s most beloved and thematically rich films: Ratatouille (2007). Together, they explore why Ratatouille may just be one of the best movies ever made about the creative process. Later in the epi…

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April 8, 2025

Her (2013) / Old Elk Infinity Blend Whiskey

Bob and Brad dive deep into Spike Jonze’s haunting, beautiful, and eerily prescient film Her (2013), a story that explores intimacy, technology, and what it means to truly connect. As part of Season 7's "Modern Classics" them...

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April 1, 2025

Jojo Rabbit (2019) / Barrell Dovetail Gold Label Whiskey feat. Zach J…

Bob and Brad are joined by returning guest Zach Johnston , master blender at Blackwood Distilling , for a conversation about Taika Waititi’s 2019 film Jojo Rabbit . This genre-bending satire explores the absurdity of hatred, ...

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March 25, 2025

Moneyball (2011) / Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathe…

Bob and Brad step up to the plate with Moneyball (2011) , the critically acclaimed sports drama that redefined how baseball is analyzed. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman , Moneyball explores how anal...

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March 21, 2025

My Favorite Movie with Logan Welk, Blue Note Bourbon

In this special edition of Film & Whiskey , Bob sits down with Logan Welk , President of BR Distilling and Blue Note Bourbon , to catch up on what’s been happening with the brand since their last feature on the show in 2020. ...

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March 18, 2025

Argo (2012) / Rare Character The Exceptional Series 11-Year Malt Whis…

This week, Bob and Brad are joined by author and film critic Daniel Joyaux to discuss Ben Affleck’s 2012 Best Picture winner, Argo —a tense, politically charged thriller that blends espionage with Hollywood satire . As part o...

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March 11, 2025

Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (2019) / Eagle Rare 17-Year Bourbon (…

Bob and Brad are joined by author and critic Noah Gittell to dive deep into Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood . Then, our hosts shift gears to review one of the most anticipated bourbon releases of t...

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March 5, 2025

Spotlight (2015) / Green River Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon

Bob and Brad tackle Spotlight (2015) , the gripping Oscar-winning drama that tells the true story of the Boston Globe’s investigative team uncovering the Catholic Church abuse scandal. Directed by Tom McCarthy and featuring p...

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March 3, 2025

Oscars 2025 Recap / Filmland Spirits Quadraforce

Bob is joined by Oscars expert Daniel Joyaux to break down the 2025 Academy Awards, both the telecast and the awarded films. How will newly-crowned Best Picture Anora be remembered? Which films didn’t get the love they deserv...

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Feb. 27, 2025

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) / Green River Wheated Bourbon

Join Bob and Brad on as they dive deep into Martin Scorsese's controversial masterpiece , "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), starring Leonardo DiCaprio. They dissect the film's excessive themes , powerful performances , and mo...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Inside Out (2015) / BenRiach 10-Year "The Original Ten"

Bob and Brad take a deep dive into Pixar’s Inside Out (2015) , the groundbreaking animated film that explores emotions, memory, and mental health through the story of 11-year-old Riley and her personified feelings. Directed b...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Joker / Benromach 10-Year Single Malt Scotch

Bob and Brad take on one of the most divisive films in recent memory— Joker (2019) —starring Joaquin Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role as the Clown Prince of Crime. While the film’s technical achievements, cinematography, and...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Everything Everywhere All At Once / Barrell New Year 2025 Bourbon ft.…

Bob and Brad dive into one of the most talked-about films of recent years: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) . They break down the film’s mind-bending multiverse concept, Michelle Yeoh’s career-defining performance, an...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Creed / Barrell Seagrass Toasted Rye

In this knockout episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad take on Creed (2015), Ryan Coogler's brilliant reinvention of the Rocky franchise starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. They explore the movie's themes of...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Oscar Nominations Reactions and American Single Malt: What to Know

In this week’s episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob is joined by longtime guest and film critic Daniel Joyaux to break down the 2025 Oscar nominations. Together, they explore the surprises and standout nominees, from Best Picture ...

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Jan. 21, 2025

Past Lives / Jack Daniel's 12-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Celine Song’s Past Lives is a deeply personal and universally resonant film that has captivated audiences since its debut. This romantic drama follows Nora (played by Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), two childhood friends from South Korea who reconnect decades later in New York City. The movie de…

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