Bob and Brad continue their Bad Movie Bonus series with the unfairly entertaining 2018 flick The Velocipastor . They're joined by good friend and fellow podcaster Austin, host of Bourboneering . Meanwhile, they sip on and review California Cowboy Bourbon . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wedne...
Apr 30, 2020•26 min
Bob and Brad continue their series of Robin Williams films with the little-seen 1990 film Awakenings . Despite its several Oscar nominations, including one for Best Actor for Robert De Niro , this film seems to have been somewhat forgotten in the 30 years since its release. Our hosts discuss the ethics of the film's central medical drama, the highs and (very) lows of the script, and whether director Penny Marshall is able to stick the landing. Meanwhile, the guys plow ahead with the Springtime o...
Apr 27, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Fresh off the heels of Mrs. Doubtfire , Bob and Brad relive their childhoods with 1992's Aladdin , featuring perhaps the best-known performance of Robin Williams. Naturally, the guys draw parallels to last week's film, but most of their debate focuses on where this movie falls in the hierarchy of the Disney Renaissance. Does it stack up against, say Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King ? Meanwhile, the guys continue the Springtime of Swill with a low-cost Canadian whiskey: J.P. Wiser's Rye . Th...
Apr 20, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Bob and Brad continue their Bad Movie Bonus series, and subjected their listeners to a watch party of the 2015 travesty Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 . They're joined by a lucky listener guest host to go over the best and worst elements of this dreadful experience. Meanwhile, they sip on and review FEW Cold Cut , a whiskey that Brad describes as "one of the most memorable whiskeys we've ever had." Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Face...
Apr 16, 2020•34 min
Bob and Brad kick off four weeks honoring the work of the late Robin Williams with his best-known live-action character, Mrs. Doubtfire . This is Brad's first time watching the film in one sitting, and both hosts find the movie flawed despite Williams' brilliance. Of particular note is that this is the third film this season by director Chris Columbus . How will it stack up against the first two Harry Potter movies? Meanwhile, they continue their Springtime of Swill series with a familiar budget...
Apr 13, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Bob and Brad prepare for Bond 25, the upcoming No Time to Die , by going back to where it all started for the Daniel Craig era: 2006's Casino Royale. They discuss director Martin Campbell and how he stacks up against the golden boy of the series, Skyfall director Sam Mendes . They also go on a lengthy discussion of Craig as 007, and how much you can change about a character before he's an entirely different character altogether. They both, however, sing the praises of Eva Green , a counterpart t...
Apr 06, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Bob and Brad launch a new bonus episode series, Bad Movie Bonus , and decided to join a watch party with their listeners to screen the 2019 Tom Hooper travesty, Cats . They're joined by a lucky listener guest host to go over the best and worst elements of this Golden Raspberry winner for Worst Picture. Meanwhile, they sip on and review Blue Note Bourbon , a whiskey that's much better than the film it's paired with, and helps our hosts cope with what they can't unsee. Film & Whiskey Podcast. ...
Apr 02, 2020•35 min
Bob and Brad return to the wide world of sports movies, this time to check out the 2011 UFC-themed drama Warrior . In particular, they focus on the outstanding performances from the three male leads, particularly Nick Nolte 's Oscar-nominated turn as a recovering alcoholic. Meanwhile, they continue the Springtime of Swill with Very Old Barton 86-Proof, a cousin to the 80-proof variety they tried--and enjoyed--last season. How will this $11 whiskey stack up? 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 27:1...
Mar 30, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to look back on director Brad Bird 's The Iron Giant , a non-Disney animated classic of the laste 90s. They discuss the dynamite lead vocal performance of Eli Marienthal , as well as the merits of a Jennifer Aniston vocal. They also wonder if the voice of the Giant, Vin Diesel , gets paid on a per-word basis. Meanwhile, they kick off the start of spring with a series they're calling the Springtime of Swill , where they'll be drinking l...
Mar 23, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Marko Karakasevic, master distiller at California's Charbay Distillery . They work their way through a flight of whiskeys that includes an unreleased white whiskey, and discuss the brand's unique beer-based distillation approach. Meanwhile, Marko tells the story of the first time he watched The Shining at the way-too-young age of seven. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiske...
Mar 19, 2020•28 min
MUUUUUURRRRRRPH! Bob and Brad check out their second film from director Christopher Nolan , 2014's Interstellar . This is a film they're highly divided on, and they have no shame in asking the audience to settle the debate. Is this another great entry in Nolan's catalogue, or a ridiculous misfire that stems from a shoddy script? Meanwhile they try the third whiskey in the Evan Williams line, the Single Barrel. Having sampled both the Bottled-in-Bond and 1783 expressions, how will this slightly-h...
Mar 16, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 52
In honor of its 35th anniversary, Bob and Brad look back on writer-director John Hughes' seminal high school classic, The Breakfast Club . This is a movie that bot of our hosts have seen before, though it's much more important to Bob than to Brad. How will it hold up for each of them as adults? The hosts praise the perfromances of (most of) the young actors, especially Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall , and don't shy away from a discussion of the terribly problematic ways the female chara...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Bob and Brad speak with bourbon industry legend Peggy Noe Stevens , a member of both the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whisky Magazine's Hall of Fame. Peggy is the author of the new book Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?: Setting the Table for Tastings, Food Pairings, Dinners, and Cocktail Parties , which brings her expertise to the everyday reader. Peggy has taken the hospitality aspect of the bourbon industry to a new level, from helping to launch the Woodford Reserve vistor experience ...
Mar 05, 2020•34 min
Bob and Brad look back on one of the few films to win the "Big Five" Oscars, 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . This is the second film on the podcast by director Milos Forman , but how does it compare to Amadeus ? The guys discuss the almost universally great cast (with one glaring exception) and how the mixed messages of the film's ending may hurt its overall appreciation. Meanwhile, they continue the recent trend of barrel-proof whiskeys as they venture into a bottle of Knob Creek Singl...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 52
For their 50th episode, Bob and Brad look back on Quentin Tarantino's 2012 masterpiece Django Unchained . Bob has not hidden the fact that he loves this film, but Brad joins him in offering high praise, and they both wonder about where it might rank among Tarantino's catalog. Meanwhile, they try the 80-proof version of Rebel Yell , a popular budget whiskey from Lux Row Distillery . WHile there are other variants under this name, the guys start with ths standard low-proof iteration. Will they enj...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Bob and Brad watch the 2004 indie classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , and they have wildly different takes on this one. In fact, this may be the most divided the duo has ever been in their opinions. Meanwhile, they make good use of a barrel-proof Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select , which was sent to them by an Instagram friend. It only helps to fuel the debate and provides a steady stream of hot takes from Brad. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 21:55 - Jack Danie...
Feb 17, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 49
As the Tom Hanks film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is released on home video, Bob and Brad interview Amy Hollingsworth, author of the bestselling book The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers , about her friendship with the legendary TV host. They also discuss both the Hanks film and the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Amy's involvement in their production. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Wh...
Feb 13, 2020•33 min
Bob and Brad look back on a film that just celebrated its 20th anniversary, 1999's The Sixth Sense . They talk about both the good and bad elements of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan 's script, and sing the praises of young Haley Joel Osment in what may be one of the best screen performances ever. Meanwhile, they both try Evan Williams 1783 , a budget bourbon that its maker touts as being "small batch"--a description that draws laughs from the guys. Will this 86-proof whiskey win them over li...
Feb 10, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 48
As Bob and his wife welcome a new baby, the guys take calls from listeners describing the whiskeys they drink for life's big moments. Plus, a review of two whiskeys from Penelope Bourbon . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday...
Feb 06, 2020•32 min
Bob and Brad look back on Pixar's 2003 classic Finding Nemo , which was the studio's first non- Toy Story film to garner "masterpiece" acclaim from critics. In fact, Time magazine listed it as one of the 100 greatest films of all time. But the guys want to know: does it hold up? They talk performances and nitpicks with the script, while wondering how different some of the material would be written if the film were being made in 2020. Meanwhile, they continue through a flight of four Four Roses s...
Feb 03, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Bob and Brad look back at a critical darling, the 2003 indie hit "Lost in Translation." They both rave about the lead performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson , but have quite a few grievances with writer-director Sofia Coppola 's script. The guys break down whether Murray's character is even sympathetic, and how some of the jokes veer into actual racism. Meanwhile, they take the opportunity to try their first Japanese whisky, Nikka Gold and Gold . This is a spirit that's usually only ...
Jan 27, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to review their first Stanley Kubrick film, his seminal 1968 classic 2001: A Space Odyssey . This film legitimized the science fiction genre in contemporary American cinema and is considered by many one of the five best films ever made. Bob, however, is significantly cooler on it in his review. Meanwhile, Brad has procured a bottle of Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year . Last season, the 12-year Quinta Ruban was the highest-rated whiske...
Jan 20, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Bob and Brad break down the 2020 Oscars, including a discussion of how films get nominated, the politics behind which films win, and why the Academy always seems to nominate movies that regular people have never heard of. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral...
Jan 16, 2020•37 min
Bob and Brad complete their Harry Potter double-header with the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The big question facing them this time around is whether it lives up to the standard set by the first film. They also go in-depth on the performances, especially by the three child actors. Meanwhile, they sip on a flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace , an affordable whiskey that for some reason is highly sought-after, to the extent that many stores implement a one-per-cu...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 44
Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of films they think deserve a remake. Meanwhile, they sip on Three Chord Bourbon , a craft whiskey that prizes musicianship. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Special music: "Choose Your Path" by Jingle ...
Jan 09, 2020•40 min
Bob and Brad begin a seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with the 2001 fantasy classic Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how well everything seems to hold up after nearly 20 years: the performances (well, we give the kids a pass), the sets, the cinematography, even Chris Columbus' direction. The movie may be about 25 minutes too long, but it's still a blast. Meanwhile, they try another barrel-proof whiskey, this time a bourbon from Elijah Craig . Brad didn't lik...
Jan 06, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 43
With the release of the new Star Wars film, Bob and Brad look back at 1980's The Empire Strikes Back . This is the best-loved of all Star Wars films, but how well does it hold up nearly 40 years later? Meanwhile, they try a popular blend of bourbon, rye, and scotch, the extra-smoky Campfire by High West Distillery . There is a lot going on in this whiskey, and both hosts acknowledge its ambition, but the real question is whether it's any good, or if it justifies its $70 price tag. 0:00 - Intro a...
Dec 30, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 42
For the week of Christmas, Bob and Brad drink TX Whiskey while arguing between the TV Christmas specials How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us ! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral...
Dec 23, 2019•37 min
As 2019 winds down, and the decade with it, Bob and Brad look back on the biggest cinematic letdowns of the 2010s. While these movies may not be bad, per se , they certainly didn't live up to expectations or hype. Meanwhile, they sample some experimental offerings from Doc Swinson 's Whiskey: a rye finished in rum casks, and a 12-year cabernet sauvignon-finished bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whi...
Dec 19, 2019•44 min
On its fifth anniversary, Bob and Brad are rejoined by guest host Jordan McCain for a look back at 2014's Best Picture winner, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) . They try their hardest to answer the question: is this movie pretentious, or is it a crowd-pleaser? They also touch on its depiction of actors, theatergoers, critics, and audiences alike, and the role of satire in a dark comedy like this. Meanwhile, they try a popular beer-barrel finished whiskey, Jameson Caskmates IPA, e...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 41
