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June 17, 2021

How to Cocktail: Sparkling Whiskey Cocktails

Bob and Brad get ready for summer with a slate of sparkling whiskey cocktails. They break down the main differences between club soda, seltzer, and tonic water, before mixing Country Smooth Bourbon into three easy-to-make dri...

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June 14, 2021

Malcolm X / The Macallan 12 Year Double Cask

Bob and Brad discuss Spike Lee 's 1992 epic Malcolm X , their first Lee Movie since Do the Right Thing in season 2. Bob is absolutely bringing the hot takes for this one, wondering aloud if this is the …

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June 7, 2021

Apocalypse Now / JW Dant Bottled-in-Bond

Bob and Brad wrap up their series of 1970s classics with the 1979 war epic Apocalypse Now . Known as much for its troubled production as for the end product, this Francis Ford Coppola film spans a number of genres, …

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May 31, 2021

Network / Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Finish

Bob and Brad continue their series of 1970s classics with the 1976 satire Network . This makes two weeks in a row for films by director Sidney Lumet , and Brad was a bit cooler than expected on Dog Day …

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May 27, 2021

Sampling the San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Bob and Brad discuss the recent winners of the San Francisco World Spirits competition, perhaps the most important awards in the whiskey world. They sit down with Adam Hines of High Bank Distillery to discuss the impact of wi...

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May 24, 2021

Dog Day Afternoon / Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat Recipe

Continuing their series of 1970s classics, Bob and Brad look at 1975's Dog Day Afternoon . They've been seeing a lot of stars Al Pacino and John Cazale lately, and this also marks the second film they've reviewed from directo...

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May 20, 2021

Blending Whiskeys at Home

Bob and Brad visit Crafted Cocktail Co. in Wadsworth, OH, and talk to beverage director Scott Sauer about what it means to blend whiskey. While many reputable brands are basing their business on blending, you can make your ow...

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May 17, 2021

The Sting / Union Horse Reunion Rye "Chicago Sting"

Bob and Brad keep the 1970s films rolling with the Best Picture winner of 1973, The Sting . This crowd-pleaser certainly kept our hosts entertained, and they're joined by another big fan, Chris Blatner (@UrbanBourbonist). Chr...

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May 10, 2021

Monty Python and the Holy Grail / Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Bottled in Bo…

Bob and Brad say "Ni!" to the 1975 comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail . The first outright comedy of Season 4, this one was a refresher if ever a movie has been. Meanwhile, they're on location at …

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May 3, 2021

The Godfather / Kentucky Peerless Rye

Bob and Brad are joined by the Godmother of Whiskey, Peggy Noe Stevens , to discuss The Godfather , the 1972 classic that many would argue is the greatest film ever made. Brad is watching this one after about a …

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April 29, 2021

How to Cocktail: The Mint Julep

Bob and Brad visit Crafted Cocktail Company, a favorite local cocktail bar, to break down the classic Mint Julep cocktail in time for the Kentucky Derby. They discuss the classic crushed-ice version of the drink as well as si...

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April 26, 2021

Titanic / Michter's US-1 Unblended American Whiskey

Bob and Brad are joined by all-around delight Jackie James to talk about the 1997 blockbuster and Best Picture-winner Titanic . Brad brings some scorching-hot recasting takes, and all three hosts sing the praises of Billy Zan...

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April 19, 2021

The Apartment / Bunnahabhain 12

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve , and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review …

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April 15, 2021

Patreon Roundtable #1

In this bonus episode, Bob and Brad are joined by three members of their Patreon account, who ask them discussion questions. Some of their questions deal with movies, some with whiskey, and some are just designed to stoke a g...

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April 12, 2021

All About Eve / Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve , and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review …

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April 5, 2021

Schindler's List / Aberlour 16 and 18

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture-winners with 1993's Schindler's List , in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. For the first time in over a year, our two hosts are recording toget...

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March 29, 2021

The Silence of the Lambs / Old Tub feat. It's Bourbon Night

Bob and Brad are joined by Chad and Sara from It's Bourbon Night to talk about the Best Picture-winning 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs . Brad's never seen this one, and our guests hosts are all too eager …

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March 25, 2021

State of the Movies 2021

Bob and Brad discuss the current state of movies, including the Scorsese vs. superheroes debate, the plague of streaming platforms, and whether COVID put the nail in the coffin of movie theaters. Meanwhile, they review three ...

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March 22, 2021

Fargo / Pursuit United feat. Kenny Coleman, Bourbon Pursuit

Bob and Brad are joined by Kenny Coleman from Bourbon Pursuit , the world's biggest bourbon podcast, to talk about the 1996 Coen Brothers classic Fargo . Kenny chose this movie on a recommendation form his wife, but like Brad...

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March 15, 2021

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly / Fistful of Bourbon

Bob and Brad finally delve into the world of spaghetti westerns with a look at The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly . Aside from talking about the origins of the spaghetti Western and the eccentricities of director Sergio Leone …

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March 8, 2021

A League of Their Own / Noah's Mill feat. Bourbon and Blondes

Bob and Brad are joined by Abby and Alaina from the Bourbon and Blondes Podcast to talk about the baseball classic A League of Their Own . Our guest hosts hail from St. Louis, a city certainly known for its …

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March 1, 2021

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers / Penelope Bourbon

In this Season 4 premiere, Brad and Bob revisit the Lord of the Rings franchise with the second installment, The Two Towers . It may be their favorite film in the trilogy, but how will it hold up to scrutiny? …

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Feb. 22, 2021

Season Four Preview

Bob and Brad break down the lineup of movies for Season Four, and reveal some surprise guest hosts they're pairing up with along the way. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whis...

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Feb. 13, 2021

How to Cocktail: Valentine Drinks feat. Whiskeysmith

Bob and Brad are joined by Mel Maddox of Whiskeysmith to mix up three cocktails designed to pair with your favorite Valentine's Day movie! They sample Whiskeysmith's chocolate, banana, and pineapple flavored whiskeys while ta...

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