Bourbon with Brad

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A spirited, smart podcast where tech meets taste. Each episode Brad explores the latest in AI, crypto, and sports while savoring a different bourbon. Expect curious and lighthearted conversations with leading AI practitioners, engineers, thinkers, and astute business people plus candid tasting notes, storytelling, and practical takeaways you can use at work and at the bar.

Every episode features a regular segment “Loubricity with Lou Scerbo” where Lou and Brad rate the week’s bourbon, discuss and determine each guest’s optimum Loubricity level, and riff on the lighter side of tech culture and sports.

Subscribe for thoughtful interviews, honest reviews, and a relaxed, conversational vibe that makes complex tech feel approachable.

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The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

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Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI.

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Episodes

AI & Crypto Headlines - May 6, 2026

Brad breaks down another massive day in AI and crypto: Google’s new multi‑token prediction makes Gemma 4 three times faster, DeepSeek chases a $45B valuation, and a medical‑school admissions scandal exposes fresh AI‑bias concerns. OpenAI accelerates its AI‑native phone, Anthropic rolls out financial‑services agents, and Apple agrees to a $250M settlement over AI misrepresentation claims. Plus Bitcoin surges past $81K while Coinbase cuts 700 jobs citing AI efficiencies. A sharp, distilled rundown...

May 06, 2026•24 min

AI & Crypto Headlines- May 5, 2026

Brad pours into today’s biggest AI and crypto stories—from Anthropic shaking up the financial markets again to Greg Brockman taking the stand in the high‑stakes Musk v. OpenAI trial. IBM rolls out its new Sovereign Core, AWS debuts Amazon Quick, and Chrome quietly installs a Gemini model that’s raising fresh privacy concerns—all distilled into one sharp, smooth daily rundown. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discus...

May 05, 2026•16 min

AI & Crypto Headlines - Monday, May 4, 2026

Brad breaks down the day’s biggest AI and crypto headlines with sharp insight, zero fluff, and a pour of something worth sipping - Coffee! From market‑moving breakthroughs to the stories everyone will be talking about today, this breakdown will keep you informed. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting de...

May 04, 2026•28 min

Bourbon, Breakthroughs & The Fifth Segment

This week on Bourbon with Brad , the AI world is on fire—Anthropic, Google, Meta, Palantir, OpenAI, Elon, and Trump all dropped headline‑making updates, and Brad breaks down what actually matters beneath the hype. But the real highlight is a very special guest: Brad is joined by his long-time great friend Greg Sipos , who brings a standout pour from The Espy House that instantly earns a spot in the rotation. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without Lou stepping in for another unfor...

May 04, 2026•2 hr 17 min

The Brewmaster — AI Breakthroughs, Bourbon Wisdom, and the Return of Math is God’s Mind

This week on Bourbon with Brad delivers one of the most entertaining and insight packed conversations we have had yet. The AI world dropped a full slate of major headlines over the past week or so and Brad breaks them all down with the clarity, humor, and sharp analysis listeners have come to expect. But, this episode has an extra layer of flavor thanks to a very special guest. Jay Herman joins the table, a master beer brewer, bourbon connoisseur, and a college professor who literally teaches st...

Apr 26, 2026•2 hr 10 min

Mythos, Masters Magic, and Megawatt Data Centers

This week on Bourbon with Brad , the headlines are big and the pour is even bigger. Anthropic’s Mythos announcement is shaking up the AI and cybersecurity worlds, Rory’s win at the Masters gives us a moment, and we’ve got a special guest in the studio who fits the moment perfectly. Greg Prebish joins Brad, and he does not come empty handed. He walks in with a Four Roses Private Selection that sets the tone for the entire conversation. Lou Scerbo jumps in as well for the Loubricity segment, which...

Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 40 min

Energy, Marriage, Math, and Japanese Whiskey with Eric Kowalski

On this episode of Bourbon with Brad , we sit down with a mind that feels like it was engineered in a clean room: Eric Kowalski — oil & gas and energy expert, razor‑sharp CMU grad, math philosopher, global traveler, and freshly married after a stunning ceremony in Japan. Eric brings a rare blend of technical mastery and lived wisdom. We dive into the future of global energy, the elegance of Japanese whiskey, the philosophy behind “Math is God’s Mind”. We also talk about his two upcoming book...

Apr 13, 2026•2 hr 5 min

Full Court Press: Pecker Pills, Bourbon, and a Big March Madness Reveal

We pour a glass of Penelope Rio and settle in for a frank, yet funny, and informative conversation with the founder & CEO of MyEdMeds.com and Dr. Rich , MyEdMeds’ telehealth expert doctor. We go deep on boner pills - what works, what doesn’t, and why erectile dysfunction (ED) deserves serious attention even as we trade jokes over a great bourbon. Plus, the MyEdMeds team drops a BIG first‑time announcement timed perfectly for March Madness that you won’t want to miss. Tune in, sip slowly, and...

Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 48 min

Birdies, Breakdowns & the Battle for AI’s Future

This week’s pour is bold, complex, and a little bit spicy as Brad and Deken break down the stories everyone in AI, sports, and the markets. From the fairways to federal fallout, it’s a glass‑clinking ride through the week’s biggest headlines. Penelope Architect steps into the spotlight as the Bourbon of the Week. A precision‑crafted pour finished with French oak staves that brings a layered mix of toasted sweetness, citrus lift, and architectural depth that Brad and Deken break down sip by sip i...

Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 7

Frontier Lines: Travels, Trials, and the Claude Controversy

Brad and Deken unpack a week of big moves and bigger questions: they trade travel stories from the road, wrap up the final moments of the Olympics, and break down OpenAI’s latest Frontier Model announcement - what it means for capability, deployment, and competition. The conversation then turns to Anthropic’s escalating standoff with the Department of Defense and a brewing industry dispute as Anthropic accuses Deepseek and two other Chinese firms of using distillation on Claude to reverse‑engine...

Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 6

Winter Ice, The Curling Expert, and AI on Fire

On this episode, the hosts are joined by curling expert Jordan Paul, who shares insights into the Winter Olympics, including the sport's intricacies and recent controversies. The conversation also covers current golf headlines, PGA Tour winnings, and notable figures like Mary Meeker. The latter half delves into the latest developments at Anthropic, exploring their Claude Opus and Sonnet AI models, comparing them to ChatGPT, and discussing the crucial debate around AI regulation and safety.

Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 5

The NIL Expert - Eddie Edwards - Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 - We’re joined by one of the most knowledgeable and battle‑tested voices in the NIL era — Eddie Edwards. Eddie’s career spans years as a corporate attorney, licensed NFLPA and NBPA contract advisor, and trusted representative for athletes competing at the highest levels. But his impact on today’s college sports landscape is even bigger. Eddie has worked hands‑on with NIL collectives across the country, advising on strategy, compliance, athlete support, and the rapidly shifting legal ...

Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 4

The NIL Expert - Eddie Edwards Breaks it Down

We’re joined by one of the most knowledgeable and battle‑tested voices in the NIL era — Eddie Edwards. Eddie’s career spans years as a corporate attorney, licensed NFLPA and NBPA contract advisor, and trusted representative for athletes competing at the highest levels. But his impact on today’s college sports landscape is even bigger. Eddie has worked hands‑on with NIL collectives across the country, advising on strategy, compliance, athlete support, and the rapidly shifting legal and financial ...

Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 27 min

Our 2026 Predictions

Pour a glass and join the 'Better with Bourbon' crew for “Our 2026 Predictions” where we cut through the noise on AI infrastructure, why alcohol sales are slipping, and what that means for consumers and businesses. From stocks and crypto to market trends and the biggest sports storylines of 2026, we mix sharp analysis with bourbon‑soaked banter to help you spot opportunities ahead. We also make our market, stock, crypto, and big sports picks. Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on th...

Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 2

The Conversation We Needed to Start

A smooth first pour to kick off the show. Brad and Deken introduce themselves, share why they launched Better with Bourbon, and dive into this week's biggest headlines across finance, AI, and sports. They are joined by Dave Brocious, Managing Partner of Sky Point Crane, for a sharp conversation on building in high-stakes industries and his take on the stories of the week. Grab a glass of your favorite bourbon, and settle in as the conversation starts here. Also, be sure to listen to the very end...

Jan 23, 2026•38 min•Ep. 1

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