Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

"An Ocean Of Time": The Passage & High West Double Rye (S1/E11)

The end is coming in the form of a viral apocalypse, the virus of vampirism. Join Stephen and Mark as they witness the end of the world and the birth of a new one in this reinvention of the old tale of vampires in "The Passage" by Justin Cronin. As another reinvention, Stephen and Mark will try High West Double Rye Bourbon , distilled in Park City, UT rather than Kentucky.

Oopsisode 1: What We Forgot About The Night Parade

We come out with a new episode every two weeks, and in between, we talk about the stuff we forgot in the previous episodes. Welcome to our new series of Oopsisodes, short shows to fill in the gaps. Our next full episode will be next week. In the meantime, enjoy!

"Masks Aren't Enough": The Night Parade & Yellowstone Straight Kentucky Bourbon (S1/E10)

Stephen and Mark are on a mad dash, midnight flight from the inevitable, and a virus known as Wanderer's Folly in "The Night Parade" by Ronald Malfi. They will drift in an out of quarantine zones, consciousness, and moral ambiguities as they raise up this tale of a viral apocalypse in progress.To ease the pain, they will sample Yellowstone Straight Kentucky Bourbon . They'll also have something NEW to discuss for all the Vikings out there....

NEXT EPISODE ON MARCH 5 2021

"What Are You Afraid Of?": The Fear We Read & A Fistful of Bourbons (S1/E9)

In this special themed episode, Stephen and Mark explore the theme of FEAR in the books they've discussed thus far in Season One. To boost their courage, they will be fortifying themselves with the mysterious blend of A Fistful Of Bourbons.

NEXT EPISODE - FEB 19, 2021

"Iya! Iya! Cthulhu & Barton!": Book of Cthulhu & Very Old Barton Bourbon (S1/E8)

Madness and eldritch horror abound in this episode as Stephen and Mark explore the depths of their own sanity when discussing "The Book of Cthulhu". They will try to hold back the ancient horrors with the power of Very Old Barton bourbon whiskey.

"Welcome to the Club": Ninth House & Four Roses (S1/E7)

Stephen and Mark step into the mysteries of the Ancient Eight of Yale in " Ninth House " by Leigh Bardugo. Later, they engage in a ritual of their own as they sample Four Roses.

"You Are My Left Hand": Ghost Road Blues & Willett Bourbon (S1/E6)

Welcome to 2021, and the beginning of the end. Stephen and Mark discover the rising evil waiting in Pine Deep, PA in " Ghost Road Blues " by Jonathan Maberry. Their only salvation as they discuss this terrifying story might just be Willett Straight Kentucky Bourbon. That is, of course, assuming an enraged Jimmy Stewart doesn't take his revenge against our co-hosts first.

"Take My Robe", A Christmas Carol & Woodford Reserve (S1/E5)

In their first ever Holiday Special, Stephen and Mark explore the most famous holiday ghost story of all time, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Like a pair of drunken chimney sweeps, covered in dust and suffering from black lung, they crawl through the sooty history and lessons of this timeless classic. They sweeten it, not with just Tiny Tim's sunny disposition, but also with the rich, double oaked goodness of Woodford Reserve.

"Westward, Ho!" : The Hunger & Knob Creek (S1/E4)

Stephen and Mark learn the meaning of desperation and fear as they discuss the horror of the novel, The Hunger by Alma Katsu. To slake their thirst for blood BOURBON , our ravenously intrepid hosts will sample and discuss Knob Creek .

"It Is Real" : The Demonologist & Heaven's Door (S1/E3)

Stephen and Mark polish their icons and stock up on the holy water as the delve into lives and careers of the famous Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Demonologist by Gerald Brittle. At the same time, they will sing the praises of the Bob Dylan inspired bourbon, Heaven's Door .

"Well, Hi There." Doctor Sleep & Rowan's Creek (S1/E2)

Stephen and Mark continue their journey down the rabbit hole by discussing the sequel of the nightmare fuel that is The Shining , the equally terrifying Doctor Sleep by Stephen King. As they do, they will also explore the deep, amber depths of Rowan's Creek bourbon.

Need reservations? The Overlook is Waiting (S1/E1)

In their inaugural podcast, Mark and Stephen begin an exploration of their favorite spooky titles with a conversation on the classic and incomparable masterpiece ¨The Shining¨ by Stephen King. Coupled with their literary loquaciousness, your two hosts imbibe a different bourbon each episode, traversing the wonderful world of that magnificent amber spirit. And, they both sport striking beards that their wives love, so...there´s that. Join us and subscribe now!