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Jan. 9, 2024

Rain Man / Old Pulteney 12-Year Single Malt Scotch

It's the Season 8 premiere of Film & Whiskey! This season, we're looking at blockbusters by year, starting with the 1988 Oscar-winning Rain Man , starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. We explore the nuanced performances, th...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Season 8 Preview ft. Seth Benhaim, Broken Barrel Whiskey

Welcome to the special Season 8 preview of Film & Whiskey, where we're about to embark on an epic journey through the highest-grossing films from 1988 to 2019. In this bonus episode, hosts Bob and Brad reveal the 32 blockbust...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Zach's Whiskey Corner: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid / Wyoming W…

Welcome to the grand finale of Zach's Whiskey Corner on Film & Whiskey! We're thrilled to have Steve Bramucci from UPROXXLIFE joining Zach as we saddle up for a deep dive into the legendary Western, "Butch Cassidy and the Sun...

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Dec. 22, 2023

Cruisemas, Vol. 2: Jerry Maguire

Welcome back to Film & Whiskey, where this Christmas, we're continuing our beloved Cruisemas tradition! In this festive episode, Brad and Bob are exploring the charismatic world of Tom Cruise through the lens of his heartwarm...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Zach's Whiskey Corner: Dazed and Confused / Balcones Cataleja ft. Lee…

Welcome back to Zach's Whiskey Corner, a unique fusion of film lore and whiskey lore, hosted by Zach Johnston from Uproxx . In this episode, we're joined by Lee Diaz of ReserveBar for a nostalgic trip back to the 90s …

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Dec. 14, 2023

Zach's Whiskey Corner: First Blood / Woodinville Ginja Cask ft. Adam …

Welcome to another action-packed episode of Zach's Whiskey Corner, part of the Film & Whiskey Podcast. Today, host Zach Johnston from Uproxx delves into the adrenaline-fueled world of "First Blood," the cult classic action mo...

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Dec. 6, 2023

Zach's Whiskey Corner: Wayne's World / Old Forester Birthday Bourbon …

Welcome back to Zach's Whiskey Corner, a special segment of Film & Whiskey where spirits and cinema blend seamlessly. In this episode, Zach Johnston , spirits editor at Uproxx, is joined by Ian Sulkowski , Brand Ambassador fo...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Zach's Whiskey Corner: The Angel's Share / Mortlach 20 ft. Ewan Morga…

Welcome to "Zach's Whiskey Corner", a special presentation of the Film & Whiskey podcast. Host Zach Johnston , spirits editor for Uproxx, takes us on a journey to Scotland to chat with Ewan Morgan, the renowned Diageo Luxury ...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Hanksgiving, Vol. 4: Saving Mr. Banks

Welcome to our annual Hanksgiving special on Film & Whiskey! Bob and Brad dive deep into the heartwarming and complex world of the 2013 Disney film, "Saving Mr. Banks." Join us as we explore Tom Hanks' portrayal of Walt Disne...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Season Seven Bracket Challenge, Part 2 / Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye

Bob and Brad dive into the cinematic battlefield with the remaining 8 films from this season. It's not just about movies; the episode is also flavored with the exclusive tasting of the 2023 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye from th...

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Nov. 14, 2023

Season Seven Bracket Challenge, Part 1

Bob and Brad pit all 32 films from Season Seven against each other in a Madness-style bracket. As the stakes get higher and the decisions tougher, our hosts aren't just debating over films; they're sampling and reviewing thre...

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Nov. 10, 2023

Scoring Alfred Hitchcock / Old Line Spirits

Dive deep into the world of suspense and spirits as Bob and Brad embark on a thrilling journey, scoring the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock , with their patently ridiculous 5-point directorial metric. We dissect Hitchcoc...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Dial M for Murder / 1792 Full Proof (ft. Daniel Joyaux)

In this gripping episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad, alongside film critic Daniel Joyaux , dissect Alfred Hitchcock 's innovative 1954 3-D thriller, " Dial M for Murder ." As we navigate through the intricacies of the …

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Nov. 3, 2023

Charlie Chaplin vs. America: A Talk with Author Scott Eyman

In this exciting episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad sit down with bestselling author Scott Eyman to discuss his latest book, Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided . Eyman dives deep into the …

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Oct. 31, 2023

The 39 Steps / 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon

Grab your tickets as Bob and Brad delve into Alfred Hitchcock 's 1935 classic, " The 39 Steps ." One of Hitchcock's early masterpieces, this film set the stage for the suspense and thriller cinema that would dominate his care...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Shadow of a Doubt / 1792 High Rye Bourbon

Dive into the suspenseful world of Alfred Hitchcock with Bob and Brad as they discuss the 1943 classic, Shadow of a Doubt , one of Hitchcock's best films from the 1940s. If that isn't enticing enough, they also take a …

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Oct. 17, 2023

Rope / 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon

Join Bob and Brad as they delve into the suspenseful world of Alfred Hitchcock with his experimental 1948 classic Rope . With stellar performances by James Stewart and John Dall , this 80-minute thriller is a pure exercise in...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Notorious / 1792 Small Batch Bourbon

Bob and Brad delve deep into the realm of classic cinema with Alfred Hitchcock 's iconic 1946 film, Notorious . As part of their short Hitchcock retrospective, they break down this film noir masterpiece, highlighting its them...

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Oct. 6, 2023

Scoring William Wyler / Barrel Private Release Rye

In this episode, dive into the world of William Wyler, one of the iconic figures of classic Hollywood. Bob and Brad take a unique approach, evaluating this master director using a special 5-point metric: performances, cinemat...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Roman Holiday / Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey ft. Patrick …

Join Bob and Brad as they journey through the charming streets of Rome with the classic 1953 film, Roman Holiday . In this episode, they're accompanied by the sharp insights of YouTube video essayist, Patrick H. Willems . Thi...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Fear Not! Talking Horror with Josh Larsen

In this episode of the Film & Whiskey podcast, Bob and Brad have the pleasure of being joined by author and film critic Josh Larsen to discuss his new book Fear Not!: A Christian Appreciation of Horror . Larsen helps …

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Sept. 26, 2023

The Best Years of Our Lives / Glenfiddich Fire and Cane ft. Ethan War…

Bob and Brad are joined by author and critic Ethan Warren for a deep dive into the emotional waters of William Wyler's 1946 post-war drama, The Best Years of Our Lives . As they dissect this Oscar-winning film from the …

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Sept. 25, 2023

New York World Wine and Spirts Competition 2023 Mega-Episode

Ever wondered what those "gold medals" you see on wine and spirits bottles are for? Bob and Brad were recently invited to serve as judges for the prestigious New York World Wine and Spirits Competition , and they're here to …

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Sept. 19, 2023

Ben-Hur / John Barr Reserve Blend

In this riveting episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad open up their new miniseries by diving into William Wyler's 1959 Oscar-winning epic, Ben-Hur. Starring the incomparable Charlton Heston, this classic film is a mashup o...

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