In this episode we discuss North by Scott Jurek , The Alaskan Laundry by Brendan Jones , and Gwendy's Magic Feather by Richard Chizmar . We also discuss Jared's trip to Big Bend, John's first half marathon of the year (and in quite a while!), and another crew member giving a 75Hard a go. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on ...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we do a recap of our years. We discuss all the books we read (favorites, least favorites, etc.) as well as recap our progress on our other goals, such as running and professional lives We also discuss our reading goals and big aspirations for 2022. We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow ...
Dec 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we discuss the Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson , and Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar . Further conversation catches us up on the crew's current events, reminiscing on a long ago trip, and the documentary, 14 Peaks (a must watch). If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel fr...
Dec 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, Celine by Peter Heller, and Final Spin by Jocko Willink. Further discussion involves the 75Hard program which John recently completed and Jared's trip to Arizona. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we discuss Billion Dollar Loser by Reeves Wiedeman, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, and The Colorado Kid by Stephen King along with all of our usual other conversation. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, after much adieu, our w...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In this episode we discuss Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, State of Fear by Michael Crichton, and Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar. We also discuss the much anticipated Palo Duro Canyon Trail Run and the World Series. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram or at contact@bourbonbookshelf.com, we mak...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we discuss 75Hard by Andy Frisella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King, and The Martian by Andy Weir. Further discussion revolves around the Moab 240, the upcoming PDC 50, some mighty fine movies, Weller shipments, and reading slumps. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram or a...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode we discuss Left Behind by Tom LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin, and Endurance by Alfred Lansing. The remainder or the discussion revolves around the Knog Bilby 400, fly fishing for bluegill, Colorado, and running the Davis Mountains. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Ins...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode we discuss The Stand by Stephen King, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and I Hate Running and You Can Too by Brendan Leonard. We also talk about John's first fly fishing (any fishing) experience, Jared's recent victory at a 50k, Barry's trip to New Mexico and an interesting person he met, rare book collections, and all sorts of our other typical conversation. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow....
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, we had the great opportunity to sit down with best selling author, Peter Heller. We discuss his new book, The Guide, his other works, ancient Chinese poetry, fly fishing, white water kayaking, and a myriad of other things. It was a fantastic conversation, we had a great time, and hope you enjoy listening. Peter has a lengthy and extraordinary biography, to learn more about him or to contact him, please visit his website. Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don'...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss Billy Summers by Stephen King, Lords of the Fly by Monte Burke, and The Painter by Peter Heller. Further discussion revolves around Buffalo Trace Bourbon, being "avid" readers, fly fishing, Colorado, and a surprising amount of Jimmy Buffet references. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . ...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss The River by Peter Heller, Sow Belly by Monte Burke, and The Son by Phillipp Meyer. Further discussion involves recent travel and adventures we have all been on, some Reading the West Award winners, and the Olympics. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Website comin...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation with author Ray McPadden. We discuss his new memoir, We March at Midnight, which covers his combat tours and life on and off the battlefield. We also discuss his writing methods and publishing process, what he likes to read, fly fishing, his work in Natural Resources with the NPS at Yellowstone, complications with R&R, and transitioning back to civilian life. We really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well! We March at Midnight wi...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 26 min
In this episode we discuss Side Country by John Branch, Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson, and Sons of Valor by Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson. Further discussion revolves around some recent travels for John and Jared, haunted hotel rooms, and our other regular ramblings. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on In...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode we discuss River, Sing Out by James Wade and Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. The remainder of the discussion revolves around podcast happenings, big league golf, and our other regular ramblings...enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Website coming soon! Thanks for tuning in....
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we sit down with with #1 international bestselling co-authors and U.S. Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson to discuss their new military adventure thriller, Sons of Valor. This is the first book in Wilson and Andrews’ new Tier One Shared-World Series, centered on a new generation of elite American warriors, who must face off against an enemy unlike any other. We also discuss their time serving in the Navy, author influences, writing styles, and, most importantly, ways ...
Jun 13, 2021•59 min
In this episode, we sit down with James Wade and discuss his first novel, All Things Left Wild, and his upcoming book River, Sing Out (to be released on 6/8/2021). We also visit about favorite authors, books, writing styles, life on the road, upcoming works, and a myriad of other things. We really enjoyed this conversation and know you will, too! Thank you to James for joining us. You can find James on Instagram or on his website . James Wade lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country with his w...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 43 min
In this episode we discuss True Believer by Jack Carr, Gather at the River by Various Authors, and In The Company of Killers by Bryan Christy. Further discussion revolves around preferred book structure, stress relievers (all natural), Cocodona 250, new boot goofin, dropping old habits, and TPWD. We had lots of fun recording this one and hope you have just as much fun listening! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel g...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, we discuss The Terminal List by Jack Carr, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. General discussion mentions the striped bass spawn season, park ranger pat downs, and trail running. We had lots of fun on this one and hope that you enjoy listening! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follo...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss Missoula by Jon Krakauer, Pappyland by Wright Thompson, and Wolf Boys by Dan Slater. Further discussion revolves around recent life decisions and the 2021 Masters. We had a good time with this one, enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Website coming soon!...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode we discuss Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer, Coyote America by Dan Flores, and The Dog Stars by Peter Heller. We also discuss the passing of Larry McMurtry, do a little this or that on an unpleasant situation, and learn that John is the only one of us who watches TV. Happy Easter! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to fol...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr
We shake things up a little bit in this episode and discuss how the podcast came to be, we tell you a little bit about each of us, and discuss our recent trips to Big Bend National Park and South Carolina / Georgia. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Website coming soon!...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode we discuss Regarding Willingness by Tom Harpole, Canyon Dreams by Michael Powell, and Playing with FIRE by Scott Riekens. Further discussion revolves around the Skidaway Marathon (finally being upon us), Tiger Woods, high brow coolers, and an upcoming trip to Big Bend National Park and our haunted campsite. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! ...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This episode is part two of the two part Stephen King series. We discuss Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, and The Shining - the first three published novels. We also drink some fine bourbon, discuss some one off facts and upcoming films, and other general banter. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Website coming soon!...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr
This episode is part one of our two part series covering Stephen King books. We discuss The Gunslinger, The Institute, and Night Shift, all, of course, by the man himself. We discuss several facets of Stephen King and our other usual banter, all while enjoying our regular fine beverages! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we discuss Running With Sherman by Christopher McDougall, The Terror by Dan Simmons, and we complete our discussion of the Lonesome Dove tetralogy with Dead Man's Walk and Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry. We also discuss holiday travels along with running plans and progress, all while sipping on fine beverages. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find ...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Happy New Year, everyone. In this episode we discuss Killing England by Martin Duggard and Bill O'Reilly, Misery by Stephen King, and Streets of Laredo by Larry McMurtry. We also discuss Jared throwing a wrench in some plans, backpacking gear, and backcountry food. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram Website coming ...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode we discuss Bad Blood by John Carreyrou, Running Ransom Road by Caleb Daniloff, and Full Dark No Stars by Stephen King. Further discussion revolves around around some of our 2021 goals. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody. Thank you for playing along. Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram Website comi...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind, Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade, and Montana 1948 by Larry Watson. We also discuss heart rate concerns, holiday traditions, some true crime, and other general ramblings. Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram Website coming soon!...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we discuss That Wild Country by Mark Kenyon, Airframe by Michael Crichton, and Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. We also discuss new music by Sturgill Simpson and Metallica. Final talks revolve around the 2020 Masters. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to and rate the podcast! We don't really know the point of this other than to make us feel good...but we think it helps other people find us! Also don't forget to follow us on Instagram Website coming soon!...
Nov 29, 2020•52 min
