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Bourbon & Banter

Bourbon & Banterwww.bourbonbanter.com
The OFFICIAL BOURBON & BANTER podcast is all about bourbon, whiskey, distilled spirits and enjoying them with good friends. With a colorful cast of characters – from professional palates and cocktail connoisseurs to casual drinkers and bottom-shelf dwellers – our opinions may be varied but our mission singular: to help you drink curious. Please, pull up a chair and let the banter begin.
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Episodes

#37 - Taylor Takes A Drink

Dive into Episode 37, Taylor Takes A Drink , and get ready for a wild ride through bourbon town this Valentine's. We're spilling the tea on those eye-watering barrel pick prices and sharing tales from our barrel-hunting escapades. Our Discord fam's been buzzing, and you're missing out if you're not in on the action. We're dropping the latest whiskey lowdown, from New Riff's big news to Kentucky's newest distillery beast. Plus, we've got the dirt on some kick-ass whiskey drops you can't ignore. A...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 37

#36 - Welcome to the Hellidays

Episode 36 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Welcome to the Hellidays - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We’re here to help you through the ridiculousness of the holidays, or “hellidays” as may be more appropriate. That’s right, we all learn a new word in this episode! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Dec 19, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 36

#35 - Squatting on Bublé

Episode 35 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Squatting on Bublé - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We’re heading into the holidays with excitement following our first ever Bourbon & Banter Community Summit, that is until Bob hears about Michael Bublé’s new whiskey…. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Nov 26, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 35

#34 - Right In The Nards

Episode 34 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Right In The Nards - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! We're sobering up after Bourbon Heritage Month and have quite a few things we want to tell you. Are you ready? Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Oct 06, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 34

#33 - Count the Bourbons

Episode 33 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Count the Bourbons - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! We’re super excited as we kick off the best damn month of the year: BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Sep 01, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 33

#32 - Back in the Saddle

Episode 32 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Back in the Saddle - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! Pops and Bob are back after a few months off for reasons you won't believe. Tune in to discover why Bob isn't fit for a life on the run, and stay for the extra deep bourbon bullsh!t. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 32

#31 - Bourbon...The BS Frontier

The 31st episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Bourbon…The BS Frontier - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. It’s a new year, but we’re still bringing you the same brutally honest commentary on the bourbon and whiskey world. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Feb 13, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 31

Special – Visiting Wyoming Whiskey

Oh give us a home, where the buffalo roam, and the bourbon is flowing all daaaaay…. That’s right folks, Pops and Steve Coomes were heard singing that very tune as they walked the grounds at Wyoming Whiskey . A long-time desire for Bourbon & Banter, we finally had the opportunity to secure a single barrel of Wyoming Whiskey, and after that selection, Pops and Steve sat down with co-founder David DeFazio. Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to fo...

Jan 09, 202339 min

#30 - Craft Shoot

The 30th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Craft Shoot - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Join us for the most epic Craft Shoot segment of all time. Will Pops' and Bob's taste buds survive? Only one way to find out. Tune in now! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Dec 13, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 30

#28 – Jack Bourbon

The 28th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Jack & Bourbon Went Up A Hill - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those who have started a bar fight by merely asking the question, "Is Jack Daniels a bourbon?" Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Oct 18, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 28

#27 – Sleep Deprived & Bourbonized

The 27th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Sleep Deprived & Bourbonized - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We dedicate this podcast to those awake at 3 am, thinking about all the limited-release bottles coming out this fall that you’ll never see. We feel your pain. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Sep 05, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 27

Special – The Doctor Is In

In this special episode, Pops makes his way to Breckenridge Distillery to visit with founder Bryan Nolt. What makes a doctor trade in their stethoscope for a Glencairn? Big Foot may or may not have walked by the distillery during this interview, we can't say for sure. One thing's for sure, though: Breckenridge is a craft distillery doing some great things and worth your time to check out! Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follow us on social! ...

Aug 11, 202229 min

#26 – Kissimmee My Ass

The 26th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kissimmee My Ass - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Just be sure to stay inside in the AC for the best enjoyment, as we’re all tired of the ridiculous summer heat. Nowhere is that more prevalent than the state of Florida, which inspired this episode’s title. Pops spent some time in the sunshine state last week and couldn’t get out of the heat and humidity fast enough. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at po...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 26

#25 – Wind Beneath My Wings

The 25th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Wind Beneath My Wings - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. No, we’re not channeling our inner Bette Midler. But we might be channeling some gas from all the bullshit we’ve consumed since our last episode. Take baked beans, sardines, sauerkraut, canned cheese spray, and kale (WITH BACON), blend it all in a smoothy, then…well you get the idea. Hence the title for this episode. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line ...

May 28, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 25

#24 – The Bullshit Cometh

The 24th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Bullshit Cometh - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Having had a little time off, Pops and Bob return after being bombarded with bourbon bullshit over the last several weeks. So much so that this episode is dedicated specifically to addressing all the crap that’s come across our desk since the last episode. The one real news item we just had to include here is a partnership between Black Rifle Coffee Company and ...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 24

#23 – The Horsemen Ride

The 23rd episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Horsemen Ride - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. With the Midwest weather, Pops and Bob have braved wind, sleet, snow, ice, hail, and bad bourbon to bring you this month’s installment of the most honest podcast in bourbon. Our community thread spotlight reflects on a new product that brings dung, yes ACTUAL DUNG, to gin. If you want to join the Bourbon & Banter community, where we cut all the bullshit from s...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 23

#22 – Kentucky Fried Bourbon

The 22nd episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kentucky Fried Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Pops and Bob ring in 2022 in trademark fashion, not only bringing you the best bourbon podcast anywhere but making a plea for replenishing of their Christmas Tree Cake stock. We feature a great thread from our community forum, taking issue with a recent Jefferson’s Ocean ad that claims it’s “aged at the mercy of the sea.” I’m sure you can guess where that con...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 22

#21 – Storytime With Dan Gardner

The 21st episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Storytime With Dan Gardner - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. The Bourbon & Banter team celebrated our 10th anniversary earlier this year, and we let the mics roll a few times. This episode brings some of those conversations together, which were all done safely and socially distanced once our team was fully vaccinated. Pops and Bob w...

Dec 31, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 21

#20 – This Little Piggy Drank Some Bourbon

The 20th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – This Little Piggy Drank Some Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. This month’s Whiskey News looks at whether or not the whiskey bubble is about to burst, based on a growing trend for new and rare bottlings garnering insane amounts of money. Is it sustainable? A lifetime distillery worker was relieved of his duties…after relieving h...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 20

Special – Visiting KO Distilling

Join Pops and Bob for this special episode podcast as they sit down with the team at KO Distilling for an in-depth look at the growth, operation, and future of their distillery. They’re joined by Bill Karlson (co-owner), Ryan Hendricks (head distiller), and Peter Mowery (Virginia Sales & Marketing Director). Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follow us on social! Instagram: @bourbonbanter Twitter: @bourbonbanter Website: podcast.bourbonbant...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 18 min

#19 – Taking One For The Team

The 19th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Slapdick Challenge - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon. We start by recapping our 2021 Bourbon Heritage Month celebration that saw 4,000+ people sharing their calendars across social media for the #30DaysOfBourbon challenge. In Bourbon Bullshit we take one for the team and the industry by live sampling professional jackass Coach Jason ...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 19

#18 – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The 18th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year…that’s right folks, it’s BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH ! Grab your glass and hold your liver, it’s time for a thirty-day celebration of America’s native spirit! Nobody brings you Bourbon Heritage Month like Bourbon & Ban...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 18

#17 – Everything Is Better On A Stick

The 17th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Everything Is Better On A Stick - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the most honest AND BIGGEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate a decade of Bourbon & Banter. Your hosts, full of bourbon, pie, cake, donuts, and all other baked goods, are back with their trademark brand of honesty and uncensored commentary. Pops shares how the Bourbon & Banter single barrel club continues to p...

Jul 30, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 17

#16 – Bring Us All the Bourbon…and Biscuits

The 16th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Bring Us All the Bourbon…and Biscuits - is now available, just in time for your July 4th weekend. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the most honest AND BIGGEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate a decade of Bourbon & Banter. Coming to you from the super-secret Kentucky headquarters of Bourbon & Banter, Pops and Bob are full of not just bourbon but biscuits too. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and let’s just say our belo...

Jul 02, 202159 minEp. 16

#15 – My Pewter Pony

Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet! In this episode we cover everything from a drop in worldwide liquor consumption and new whiskey releases to surprise news of Buffalo Trace's upcoming release of My Pewter Pony. And don't forget another episode of The Craft Shoot and Bourbon Bullshit where we lose our minds over spirit competitions and Uncle Boojie's back story and extreme pricing. Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follo...

May 29, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 15

#14 – Fireball Infiltration

Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet! This episode covers everything from Sazerac exporting Fireball to China, rapid aging techniques, and the direct-to-consumer advantage for craft distillers. Not to be threatened with legal action, we also take another swipe at South Africa’s recent ridiculousness. With Costco’s new partnership with Barton 1792, we knew Sam’s Club wouldn't be far behind, and we’re here to break that news wide open! Have comments or questions? Drops us a lin...

May 09, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 14

#13 – Cease & Desist

Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet! Join Pops and Bob for a whirlwind of breaking news and one-of-a-kind reporting that you only get from Bourbon & Banter. There’s even a special surprise at the end where a lucky listener can win a great prize! Our second year of the most honest podcast in bourbon starts with a major announcement regarding one of bourbon's most cherished accompaniments…the donut. Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. ...

Mar 31, 202159 minEp. 13

Special – Bourbon & Banter & Barrels...Oh My!

Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet! Join Pops, Erin, Brent and Jim for a special episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast. Join us as the team recaps picking private barrels at Barton 1792, Four Roses, Luxco, and a very special pick at Limestone Branch that featured a surprise, legendary guest. Gain insight to the process of private barrel picking and find out which one of our team has been dubbed “our own little Minnick.” Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at p...

Mar 23, 202158 min

#12 – How Much Is That Tube In The Window?

Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet! Join Pops and Bob for another unfiltered, unapologetic and filled with independent thought episode of the official Bourbon & Banter podcast. Join us as we discuss the ultimate use for a bottle of Jack Daniel's, a landmark Four Roses project, new Japanese whiskey requirements and a bonus length Bourbon Bullshit segment to celebrate our a full-year of barrel proof podcasts. Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonb...

Feb 28, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 12
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