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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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Sept. 12, 2023

Paths of Glory / The Singleton of Glendullan 18-Year Single Malt

Bob and Brad conclude their Stanley Kubrick miniseries with an analysis of the iconic 1957 anti-war film Paths of Glory . Starring Kirk Douglas, this Kubrick masterpiece delves into the complexities of war and human behavior....

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Sept. 5, 2023

Dr. Strangelove / Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Film & Whiskey is back with another episode in our Stanley Kubrick Miniseries. This time, we're diving deep into the political satire of Kubrick's 1964 black comedy classic, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying ...

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Aug. 29, 2023

The Shining / Kavalan Classic Single Malt

In this riveting episode of the Film & Whiskey Podcast, hosts Bob and Brad wind through the twisted corridors of Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece, The Shining . As part of their Stanley Kubrick Miniseries, they explo...

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Aug. 25, 2023

Scoring Akira Kurosawa / World Whiskey Society

Bob and Brad score director Akira Kurosawa using their trusty five-point metric when it comes to his films "Rashomon," "Seven Samurai," "Ran," "Ikiru," and "High and Low." Then, they try three premium whiskeys from the World ...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Ikiru / Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch

In this exciting episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob, Brad, and special guest Zach Johnston , the UPROXX Drinks editor, dive deep into the world of Akira Kurosawa's 1952 drama, Ikiru . With its recent 2022 remake titled "LIVING" s...

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Aug. 18, 2023

My Favorite Movie with Graham McTavish, McTavish Spirits

In a special episode of Film & Whiskey , hosts Bob and Brad are joined by esteemed character actor Graham McTavish, known for his standout roles in the Hobbit films, The Witcher, Preacher, Outlander, and House of the Dragon. ...

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Aug. 15, 2023

High and Low / Mossburn Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

In the latest episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad embark on a journey through the world of Japanese cinema, delving deep into Akira Kurosawa 's 1963 classic crime thriller, High and Low . Moving away from the …

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Aug. 8, 2023

Ran / Ezra Brooks 99

In this latest episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad dive deep into the world of Japanese cinema with an in-depth film analysis of Akira Kurosawa 's 1985 masterpiece, Ran . This movie, often heralded as one of …

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Aug. 1, 2023

Seven Samurai / Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky

In this riveting episode of Film & Whiskey, hosts Bob and Brad continue their exploration of Akira Kurosawa 's influential work with an in-depth analysis of his 1954 masterpiece, Seven Samurai . After Brad's lukewarm response...

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July 25, 2023

Rashomon / Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve

In this compelling episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad kickstart a miniseries on the iconic Japanese director Akira Kurosawa , beginning with his breakthrough film from 1950, Rashomon . This film analysis is followed by a...

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July 21, 2023

Scoring Christopher Nolan / Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company

Bob and Brad score director Christopher Nolan using their trusty five-point metric when it comes to his films "Dunkirk," "Memento," and "The Prestige." Then, they try two whiskeys from Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company. 0:00 - Sco...

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July 18, 2023

Dunkirk / Chivas Regal Mizunara

In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad wrap up their Christopher Nolan miniseries by delving into the gripping WWII film, Dunkirk . Following the movie discussion, they embark on a whiskey tasting adventure featuring...

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July 14, 2023

Drinking 7 Whiskeys: San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023

Welcome to another episode of Film & Whiskey! This time, Bob and Brad dive into the world of Gold and Double Gold Medal Whiskeys from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition . The duo puts their palates to the...

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July 11, 2023

The Prestige / Quarter Horse Bourbon (feat. Bilge Ebiri)

In this exciting episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad, along with guest host Bilge Ebiri , delve into the world of Christopher Nolan's mesmerizing film, The Prestige . As part of their Christopher Nolan miniseries, they e...

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July 4, 2023

Memento / Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon

In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad dive into the mind-bending world of Christopher Nolan's 2000 film, Memento. As the first installment of their Christopher Nolan miniseries, they explore the intricate storytelli...

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June 30, 2023

Top Fives: Silent Movies for Beginners

In this exciting episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad bring back their popular Top Fives series as they wrap up their exploration of silent films by director Charlie Chaplin. They kick off the episode by subjecting Chaplin...

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June 27, 2023

Modern Times / Widow Jane Lucky 13 Bourbon

In this episode of Film & Whiskey , Bob and Brad conclude their series of Charlie Chaplin -directed films with a deep dive into his 1936 classic Modern Times . They explore the social commentary and comedy present in the …

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June 20, 2023

The Great Dictator / Tamdhu 15

In this episode of the Film & Whiskey podcast, Bob and Brad dive into the thought-provoking world of Charlie Chaplin with his iconic 1940 film The Great Dictator . This Chaplin masterpiece marks his first full use of sound an...

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June 13, 2023

The Gold Rush / Tamdhu 10 Single Malt Scotch

Bob and Brad continue their series of Charlie Chaplin -directed films with his 1925 classic The Gold Rush . One of the most financially successful films of the silent era, this movie is full of iconic Chaplin bits, including ...

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June 6, 2023

City Lights / Town Branch Rye feat. Marya Gates

Bob and Brad embark on a new cinematic journey as they begin a series of films directed by the iconic Charlie Chaplin . Their first stop is Chaplin's 1931 masterpiece, City Lights . For Brad, this is his first foray …

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June 2, 2023

Scoring Kathryn Bigelow + Two New American Whiskeys

In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad wrap up their series of films directed by Kathryn Bigelow with a special segment focused on scoring her as a director. They use their unique five-category metric to evaluate her...

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