For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen director Ben Affleck 's 2007 debut Gone Baby Gone . Based on a Dennis Lehane novel, this seedy neo-noir works primarily because of its moral questions, but also because of uniformly excellent performances and Affleck's sense of place in his Boston hometown. It's still his finest work, and he's directed a best Picture winner since this. Meanwhile, they try the third in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , a single-malt scotch distillery known for its...
Apr 18, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Cameron George, national brand ambassador for the beloved Ardbeg distillery. They discuss Cameron's role in the industry, working his way up to brand ambassador, and two of his favorite films, The Sound of Music and Rush Hour . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Sponsored by Root23 Syrups . Use code...
Apr 14, 2022•34 min
Bob and Brad ring in the week of Passover and Easter with Dreamworks Animation's 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Much like The Hunchback of Notre Dame , this is a less-discussed animated film from their childhood that also plays much better to an adult audience. Full of breathtaking imagery and a faithful adherence to source texts, the only real quibbles to get into involve some of the vocal performances. Meanwhile, our hosts sample the second in their line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , this tim...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen Taika Waititi's 2016 romp Hunt for the Wilderpeople. In many ways, this laid the blueprint for Waititi's next two films, examining themes of family and resilience through comedy. Brad, a big fan of Jojo Rabbit , was new to this film, but praises the performances of the two leads, as well as the overall light touch with which Waititi directs. Meanwhile, they try the first in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , a single-malt scotch distillery known f...
Apr 04, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Well folks, this one has been months in the making. Way back in October we visited Watershed Distillery to do our first-ever barrel pick. Five months on, the bottles have finally hit store shelves. There have been a number of life changes since then, but this whiskey is still every bit as delicious as it was back then. Today's episode was recorded on-site at Watershed with then-Barrel Master Anne Dimmick, who's since left Watershed to lead the marketing department for Ohio Liquor (OHLQ). Also jo...
Mar 31, 2022•31 min
Brad's next Season 5 selection is Edge of Tomorrow , marking the second film this season by director Doug Liman , and the first of two movies starring Tom Cruise . In this modern action masterpiece, the main conceit is essentially "the plot of Groundhog Day, but about and alien invasion," and there might not be a better popcorn-flic pitch than that. The guys discuss Cruise as a perennially underrated star, (the somehow never-Oscar-nominated) Emily Blunt , and just how the heck the on-screen alie...
Mar 28, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Bob and Brad set out to find a way to salvage the train wreck that is the Oscars telecast, especially in a year as controversial as this one. They're joined by film critic Daniel Joyaux , whose pitch for fixing the show is by far the best (and most feasible) one our hosts have heard yet. Along the way, they discuss the history of this group of people called "The Academy," as well as the telecast itself. To hep fuel the conversation, our hosts sip four expressions of whiskey from Altered State Di...
Mar 24, 2022•59 min
Bob's next selection is writer-director Jason Reitman 's 2009 Best Picture nominee Up In The Air , a movie that for a long time Bob considered one of the best films of the century. Surprisingly, Bob and Brad both agree on the movie's greatness, but call into question whether it deserves "21st Century Pantheon" recognition. Meanwhile, they return to Lux Row's Rebel brand for the Distiller's Collection, a 113-proof single-barrel offering that was selected by the Ohio Liquor bureau. While the brand...
Mar 21, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Bob and Brad go all-in on Rocky IV , perhaps the most ridiculous thing to ever appear on this podcast. A film both terrible and amazing, this effort from director-writer-star Sylvester Stallone features a man who pretends to be a robot, and an actual robot in a romantic relationship with a man. The guys discuss the film's many great quotes, the almost universally awful performances, and their unabashed love for its over-the-top energy. Meanwhile, they sip on Barrell Seagrass , a blend of ryes fi...
Mar 14, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Bob and Brad take a walk through the surprisingly strong historical slate of baseball-related films and try to determine which is the best. Is it the one with the best in-game action? The one that most evokes nostalgia? Maybe it's the one about Cleveland. Meanwhile, they sip on a unique, rapid-aged rye from Bespoken Spirits . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord serve...
Mar 10, 2022•34 min
Bob and Brad finally review School of Rock , a surprisingly divisive movie that's come up on the show before. It's one of Bob's favorites, but Brad doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Both hosts love Jack Black 's performance, but Bob thinks the movie--and its structure--go a lot deeper that Brad is willing to give credit for. Meanwhile, they return to the Basil Hayden's brand for the first time since Season 1, this time to try Dark Rye. A mix of rye whiskey and port, how will it stand up ag...
Mar 07, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Bob and Brad sit down with director Richard Curtis ' life-affirming dramedy About Time , a movie that would have made both of their Season 5 lists. They discuss whether this can be categorized as a sci-fi movie, whether there's enough emphasis on the marriage component to label it a "romance," and how Bill Nighy elevates every single film he's in. Meanwhile, the finish up the Glenlivet sample pack with Glenlivet 14 . Will it exceed the quality of its 12-year, double-barreled brother? Film & ...
Mar 01, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Bob introduces Brad to the glorious mess that is Cameron Crowe 's 2005 film Elizabethtown . While he had fond memories of this one from his high school days, Bob recognizes that this one isn't what you'd necessarily call a "good movie." Still, there's a lot here to like, starting with the film's two lead actors. Meanwhile, they sip on the third in their lineup of Glenlivet products with the Caribbean Reserve. Will this rum-finished Scotch meet the heights of their standard 12-year offering? Film...
Feb 21, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Bob and Brad check out director Doug Liman's 2002 game-changer, The Bourne Identity. They reflect on 20 years of post- Bourne action filmmaking and try to explain just how big of a cultural shift this movie felt like. Both hosts praise the deceptively-versatile Matt Damon, as well as the excellent supporting cast. Meanwhile, they try the second of four offerings from Glenlivet, the famous Speyside single malt producer. This week, it's the relatively new addition to their core lineup, Founder's R...
Feb 14, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Bob and Brad are joined by Fitz Bailey of C ooper's Craft to mix up three cocktails perfect for their 100-proof Barrel Reserve! Our hosts are on record saying that this is one of the best values in bourbon, but it also hold up nicely in a cocktail, and Fitz has gone all-out. ............................ A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist PHOTO: A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Photo Credit: Dominic Episcopo Ingredients : 1.5 oz. Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve .75 ...
Feb 10, 2022•30 min
Bob and Brad check out director and star Ben Stiller 's noble effort The Secret Life of Walter Mitty , based on the classic sort story. Much like Chef , this is a movie that on its surface only wants to be a crowd pleaser. But Stiller's direction is assured, the cinematography is gorgeous, and overall this movie really punches above its weight. Meanwhile, they try the first of four offerings from Glenlivet, the famous Speyside single malt producer. This week, it's the classic and affordable 12 y...
Feb 07, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 11
For this season's revisit episode, Bob and Brad wanted to revisit Martin Scorsese's unsung masterpiece, The Aviator . One of the very first films to ever appear on the show, it's been a solid 3 years since they've watched this. Brad initially gave this film a 10/10, his first ever. How will his score change, if it all? Meanwhile, they sip on three absolutely delicious whiskeys from Crooked Water Spirits . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film &a...
Feb 03, 2022•40 min
Bob and Brad finally get around to watching what might be Brad's favorite movie ever, Secondhand Lions . This family-friendly crowd-pleaser flew under the radar on its 2003 release, and remains fairly unseen. Still, it sports great turns from Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, and Robert Duvall and a strong script. Meanwhile, they try the baseline offering from Angel's Envy , a port-finished bourbon that was revolutionary 10 years ago, but now risks being swallowed up in the sea of finished whisk...
Jan 31, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad each try to find five animated movies not produced by Disney (or Pixar) that are worthy enough of being called "favorites." Meanwhile, they sip on three whiskeys from Starlight Distillery , an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Epi...
Jan 27, 2022•38 min
Bob and Brad revisit the mid-90s Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame , which is quite possibly the darkest and most thematically "adult" of all the classic movies from the studio. Bob recently watched this and included it in his Season 5 list, but what will Brad think of it? Meanwhile, the guys sip on Rebel Cask Strength, a sourced LuxCo product that falls right in line with our hosts' other favorites from the Rebel brand. This is one you don't want to miss out on. Film & Whiskey Podcast...
Jan 24, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Bob sits down to interview Steven Grasse of Tamworth Distilling , the company responsible for the turkey whiskey our hosts tried around Thanksgiving. Tamworth is doing much more than just experimental whiskey, though, and Steve brings along some of the distillery's award-winning aquavit for Bob to try. Meanwhile, they chat about two of Steve's favorite films: The Man Who Would Be King and Repo Man . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Wh...
Jan 20, 2022•24 min
Bob and Brad review their first episode of television with the Series 2 finale of the BBC show Sherlock . This game-changing, 90-minute episode is by far the most controversial and well-received episode across the series' run, and the guys talk about its merits both as a TV episode and as a film. Meanwhile, they sample Tullamore D.E.W. 14, their first expression form the Irish whiskey brand since Season 1. Will this well-aged whiskey live up to the great value of the flagship offering? Film &...
Jan 17, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad shine a light on some underrated favorites. These are films that IMDb users voted a 6.5 or lower on a 10-point scale, but that our hosts would award at least an 8.0. Meanwhile, they sip on two whiskeys from Spirits of French Lick , an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. These bottled-in-bond bourbons include a buckwheat bourbon, which is certainly the first time our hosts have used those words. Film &...
Jan 13, 2022•44 min
Bob and Brad watch the feel-good Jon Favreau film Chef , a movie that's about as delectable as the food it features. Boasting a great lead performance by Favreau, the star-studded dramedy brings in road trip and hang-out elements to make this one go down easy. Meanwhile, they sip on a whiskey that they agree might be the best value in all of bourbon: the absolutely delightful Rebel 100 . At $20, is there a better wheated bourbon out there? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. F...
Jan 10, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Bob and Brad recently received bottles of Elvis Whiskey , a new line of sourced Tennessee whiskey and rye from Grain & Barrel Spirits, who also release the Chicken Cock brand. In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday, and in light of the fact that neither of our hosts had seen a film starring The King, they decided to pair the whiskeys with Jailhouse Rock , a 1957 quasi-musical that probably marks Elvis' most iconic screen moment. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film &...
Jan 06, 2022•26 min
Bob and Brad dip their toes back into the Hitchcock pool with the director's 1955 effort To Catch a Thief . Made in the middle of his golden period with Paramount, this romp through the French Riviera offers lush visuals but not much in the way of a script. Thankfully, the guys get to spend their time watching the always-charming Cary Grant, in his second appearance this season. Meanwhile, they sip on Clynelish 14, the final single malt in their Coastal Collection sample pack. How will this stac...
Jan 03, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Bob and Brad spend a second week with Marvel heroes as they revisit Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 , director James Gunn 's (vastly superior) follow-up to the 2014 original. This movie goes so much deeper into character arcs and motivations, and to this day is the only MCU film to make Bob shed a tear. Brad was decidedly cooler on the movie the first time he saw it...will this rewatch change his mind? Meanwhile, the guys try the second whisky in their Coastal Collection sampler, Talisker 10 . T...
Dec 30, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 9
From 2019, enjoy this special re-release of one of our hosts' first Movie Fights. In one corner, Bob defends How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, an absolutely delightful animated short, while in the other, Brad vouches for the sentimental favorite in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Meanwhile, they drink and review TX Whiskey, and let's just say their whiskey knowledge has grown exponentially in the last few years. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film &...
Dec 27, 2021•37 min
Bob and Brad jump aboard the "timely listens" train as they revisit director Sam Raimi 's 2002 hit Spider-Man on the eve of the new Marvel film featuring everyone's favorite web-slinging hero. They dive deep into both the performances ( Tobey Maguire will forever be our Peter Parker) and the important historical context of the film. Meanwhile, they revisit the Islay region of Scotland to sample Caol Ila 12 , a single malt that certainly brings the peaty smoke that the region is known for. Film &...
Dec 20, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Dan Crowell, national brand ambassador for the beloved Glenmorangie distillery. They discuss Dan's role in the industry, starting as a musician and working his way up to brand ambassador, all while walking through his favorite film, 1970's Little Big Man . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord channel! Theme m...
Dec 16, 2021•25 min
