Bob and Brad wrap up their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1998 film The Big Lebowski , a first-time watch for Brad and just the second time for Bob. Unlike Raising Arizona, Bob was not a fan of this cult classic the first time he saw it, so our hosts have invited author Cathleen Falsani to help break down why this movie is so beloved. Cathleen's book T he Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers was is an incredible read, and she breaks down the deeper themes of Le...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Sommelier and entrepreneur André Hueston Mack joins Film & Whiskey to talk about his journey from McDonald's to internationally-renowned wine expert. you may know André from his incredibly popular YouTube series with Bon Appetit , or from one of his NYC-based restaurants. Bob and Brad chat with André about the importance of accessibility in the worlds of wine and whiskey, before discussing his favorite film, the 1996 comedy Kingpin . Finally, the trio taste Andre's exceptional and affordable...
Jan 26, 2023•49 min
Bob and Brad continue their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1987 film Raising Arizona , and boy, is this episode a doozy. Bob loves this movie. Like, LOVES it. Brad hates this movie. Like, HATES it. Despite their very different opinions, they find some points in common, like their praise for the delightful Holly Hunter and the Coens' witty dialogue. Meanwhile, they sample their first-ever offering from Lagavulin , the famous 16-year expression. Known for its incredibly peaty arom...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Bob and Brad sit down with Broadway star Jared Dixon to discuss life under the lights, as Jared currently tours the country as Aaron Burr in Hamilton . The trio dive into Jared's history in shows like The Lion King , his Broadway heritage, and what remaining "bucket list" roles he'd like to play. Then they each present their lists of the top five movie musicals, including some Film & Whiskey favorites. Meanwhile, our hosts try The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey , a beautifully-designed bo...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Bob and Brad kick off their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? A loose adaptation of The Odyssey, this film stars George Clooney in full Cary Grant mode, taking pratfalls and allowing himself to be the butt of the joke. Our hosts break the amazing Roger Deakins camerawork, as well as the vibrant cast of supporting characters. Meanwhile, they revisit the Maker's Mark brand for the first time since season 1 with Maker's Mark Cask Strength. At a $45...
Jan 16, 2023•59 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Bob and Brad finish up their miniseries of James Cameron films with his 1991 extravaganza Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Today, they're joined by writer and filmmaker Ian Nathan . Ian is former editor of Empire magazine and author of nearly 20 books, including the new James Cameron: A Retrospective . Our trio of hosts break down every angle of this quite-literally-explosive film, lauding the performances of Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger , as well as Cameron's work as a writer, adding dep...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 26
Bob and Brad keep a-rollin' with the flaming semi-truck that is the James Cameron filmography with his 1984 sci-fi milestone, The Terminator. Drawing inspiration from the slashers of the 70s and early 80s and working with a budget of less than $7 million, Cameron delivered one of the most influential science-fiction films of all time. Brad is on record stating that this movie sparked his deeply-rooted hatred of the 1980s--how will he respond to another viewing? Meanwhile, our hosts try a young T...
Jan 02, 2023•59 min•Season 6Ep. 25
Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on James Cameron with his 1986 action thrill ride, Aliens. Perhaps Cameron's most purely entertaining movie, this sequel took the intimate horror of the first installment and went in a different direction, turning Sigourney Weaver 's Ellen Ripley into an action star and solidifying Cameron's reputation as one of the best directors in the genre. Meanwhile, they try a single barrel bourbon from Virginia, John J. Bowman . In fact, the distillate that goes int...
Dec 26, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Brad and Bob strap in for a new Christmas tradition: celebrating the films of Tom Cruise . This year, there's no better movie to review than Top Gun: Maverick . The guys break down what makes this movie so special among both Cruise's catalog and the history of action movies. Meanwhile, they sip on three new whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Company known as the Origin Series. These are the first Bardstown releases to use only their own distillate, and they include a high-rye bourbon, a wheated bot...
Dec 22, 2022•46 min
Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series on James Cameron with his polarizing 2009 epic, Avatar. For Brad, this film sullied Cameron's reputation almost irreparably, but Bob feels much differently. The two try to hash out their differences while finding points in common, like the way-underrated Zoe Saldana . Meanwhile, they sip a 12-year Japanese whisky with an outrageous price tag, The Yamazaki 12 . Will it live up to its Cameron-esque budget? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. F...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of three films by director David Lean with his 1945 British masterpiece Brief Encounter . This aching romantic drama follows two ordinary, married people in pre-war England who quickly fall in love but know they cannot remain together. Our hosts discuss Celia Johnson's brilliant performance, as well as Lean and screenwriter Noel Coward's insistence on making these characters as relatable as possible, to devastating effect. Meanwhile, they try a budget Canad...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director David Lean , with his 1957 classic The Bridge in the River Kwai . This rousing epic about British and American soldiers in a Japanese POW camp may seem similar to films like The Great Escape , but Lean's anti-war streak and the film's focus on hubris and shame make this a much more nuanced experience. Our hosts discuss William Holden as an actor versus as a movie star, while heaping praise on the subtleties in Alec Guinness' bril...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Bob sits down with master distiller Alex Castle to talk about one of the Film & Whiskey crew's favorite US distilleries, Old Dominick . This Memphis-based outfit is ready to launch a new line of in-house whiskey distilled on-site. It's an exciting time for the brand, and it provides a great opportunity to spring our "Inside the Whiskey Studio" questionnaire on Alex. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whis...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min
Bob and Brad kick off their mini-series of three films by director David Lean , starting with his 1962 masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia . Considered one of the greatest films of all-time, it's easy to see why--the scale and scope of this film are staggering. Bob and Brad discuss the major themes of the movie before diving into a breakdown of the best (and worst) performances. Meanwhile, they go back to the Bushmills line to try Bushmills Black Bush . Like the Red Bush expression, this Irish whiske...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Bob and Brad revisit their annual holiday on the Film & Whiskey Podcast: HANKSGIVING. For the third year, they watch a Tom Hanks movie, and this year it's an especially warm-and-fuzzy one, 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. They discuss Hanks' turn as Fred Rogers, whether Matthew Rhys deserved an Oscar nomination for his performance, and how Mr. Rogers' ethic aligns with the Thanksgiving holiday. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on two whiskeys from Two Souls Spirits , a new independent bot...
Nov 24, 2022•46 min
Bob and Brad try to remain civil after re-watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the first time since their 2020 episode where Brad scored it as a 2.5/10. How will his score change, if it all? Meanwhile, they sip on three wildly different whiskies from KO Distilling. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server!...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min
Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1987 comedy classic The Princess Bride . The script for this movie, by screenwriter William Goldman , is considered one of the best ever, but how does Reiner's direction stack up? Our hosts power-rank the 9 main actors of the movie before pivoting to whiskey. This week, they go back to the Bushmills line to try Bushmills Red Bush . Like the standard white label expression, this Irish whiskey is a blend of singl...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Bob and Brad sit down with Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits , a veteran-owned US whiskey producer that is making some incredible single malt. Our hosts try the cask strength expression while chatting with Mark about his time in the military and his thoughts on this week's movie, A Few Good Men . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" ...
Nov 10, 2022•31 min
Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1992 classic A Few Good Men . The Aaron Sorkin script is legendary, and Reiner's direction is lean and efficient, making this a movie that holds up unbelievably well.. Meanwhile, they try a whisky that was completely new to Bob when he picked it up on vacation: Nomad Outland Whisky . This blended scotch is matured in sherry butts and then shipped to Spain for additional finishing in PX casks. Has a secretly am...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 18
Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with a Halloween special: his 1990 thriller Misery . They discuss some killer performances by Kathy Bates and James Caan, as well as how Reiner's comic timing is a huge benefit to making an effective suspense thriller. Meanwhile, they try a rye that was exclusively released to the Ohio and Pennsylvania markets: Old Overholt 11-Year . We'd hoped that Beam Suntory would continue releasing this, albeit in a limited capacity, ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Bob and Brad wrap up their series on director John Ford with 1952's The Quiet Man . An objectively beautiful-looking film, it's also one of Ford's most gentle and good-hearted movies. John Wayne turns in perhaps his most sensitive performance, and our hosts praise Ford for coaxing such a turn form him. Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most popular and affordable Irish whiskeys, Bushmills. How will this under-$25 bottle impress them? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Fi...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Bob and Brad do a draft of five people needed to make a classic movie. Each host picks one actor, director, writer, cinematographer, and composer to form the best possible crew. Who will emerge with the better team? Meanwhile, they revisit two brands, each offering a new expression: Catoctin Creek and their Ragnarok Rye, and Still Austin with a new cask strength edition. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whi...
Oct 20, 2022•35 min
Bob and Brad continue their series on director John Ford with 1956's The Searchers . Long revered by filmmakers as Ford's best and most influential film, it's also one of his most controversial by today's standards. Our hosts discuss star John Wayne in a career-best performance before diving into some of the film's complex racial issues. Meanwhile, they honor Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris by trying Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey during this, an episode on his favorite film. Our h...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Bob and Brad sit down with Bobby DeMars , founder and CEO of Blind Barrels , for a chat about his history in the film business and his new whiskey venture. this is a brand that our hosts can get behind: every three months, subscribers receive a new box in the mail containing four "blind" whiskey samples. As you taste through your box, a special QR code reveals the identity of each whiskey. Bobby is helping to highlight some of the best brands in American craft whiskey, and we couldn't be more ho...
Oct 13, 2022•40 min
Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series of films from director John Ford with 1940's The Grapes of Wrath . Based on one of the "Great American Novels," this movie features iconic lines and performances, though at least one of our hosts thinks that star Henry Fonda may actually be less-than-believable as Tom Joad. Meanwhile, they try a PX-finished wheated bourbon from Rabbit Hole called Dareringer . How will it measure up against other sherry-finished whiskeys they've tried? Film & Whiskey Podcas...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Bob and Brad wrap up their Wes Anderson mini-series with his adventure comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel . To help break down what might be Anderson's masterpiece, the guys are joined by their favorite YouTuber, Patrick H. Willems , fresh off the release of his first feature-length film. the trio discuss Ralph Fiennes and his need for more comedic parts, the immaculate set design and cinematography of the film, and somehow work in references to Top Gun: Maverick , Paddington 2 , and John Malkovich...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Bob and Brad sit down with the team from Filmland Spirits , a company that couldn't be more aligned with this podcast if we tried it ourselves! CEO Troy Bolotnick and VP Charlie Flint are movie industry experts who brought their love of whiskey into a new business endeavor. Each expression of their product has a film treatment written to give the branding an extra-special punch, crafting an amazing story to complement the liquid in the bottle. Along the way, they discuss their favorite childhood...
Sep 29, 2022•32 min
Bob and Brad keep the Wes Anderson adventure going with his coming-of-age comedy Moonrise Kingdom . Bob is a huge fan of this one, and while Brad likes about 98% of the movie, the 2% he dislikes makes for a very interesting ending to this episode. they discuss the standout performances of Bruce Willis and Edward Norton , along with their thoughts on the under-utilized Frances McDomand. meanwhile, they try Wilderness Trail Small Batch, a bottled-in-bond, high-rye, sweet-mash bourbon from a craft ...
Sep 26, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Bob and Brad travel to Bardstown, KY for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where they interviewed a number of figures from the bourbon industry, as well as festival-goers from all over the United States. Interviews in this episode: Dan Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company Freddie Noe, James B Beam Distilling Co. Francesco Viola and David Phillips, Luca Mariano Dan McKee, Michter's Stephen Fante, Yellowstone Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Bob and Brad drank FIVE whiskeys from Hood River Distillers, and were so impressed with what they tasted, they delayed the release of this episode so they could chat with head distiller Joe O'Sullivan. Meanwhile, they discuss a listener question: which movie director would you most want to learn from? Whiskeys tasted: Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak Trail's End 8-Year Bourbon finished in Apple Brandy Barrels Trail's End 10-Year Bourbon finished in Oregon Oak McCarthy's 3-year S...
Sep 15, 2022•54 min
