Film & Whiskey
Bob Book and Brad Gee
Lifelong friends Brad and Bob are not experts--they're just two guys who really enjoy movies and whiskey. Each week, they give an in-depth review of a classic film and a new glass of whiskey.
- 1 hour 8 minutesHer (2013) / Old Elk Infinity Blend Whiskey
Bob and Brad dive deep into Spike Jonze’s haunting, beautiful, and eerily prescient film Her (2013), a story that explores intimacy, technology, and what it means to truly connect. As part of Season 7's "Modern Classics" theme, they ask the question: Does Her deserve that label?
Then, the hosts pour a glass of Old Elk Infinity Blend Whiskey—a truly unique, solera-style whiskey that evolves with every annual release. Is it a gimmick, or does it represent the future of American whiskey blending?(0:00) Intro
(6:56) Brad Explains
(8:47) Performances & Themes
(35:48) Old Elk Infinity Blend Whiskey review
(47:26) Two Facts and a Falsehood and Final Analysis
(1:00:54) Let’s Make it a Double and Final ScoresSave on your bottle of Blackwood (use code FILMWHISKEY)
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8 April 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 31 minutesJojo Rabbit (2019) / Barrell Dovetail Gold Label Whiskey feat. Zach Johnston, Blackwood Distilling
Bob and Brad are joined by returning guest Zach Johnston, master blender at Blackwood Distilling, for a conversation about Taika Waititi’s 2019 film Jojo Rabbit. This genre-bending satire explores the absurdity of hatred, nationalism, and innocence lost…all through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy and his imaginary friend: Adolf Hitler.
Then, the guys sip and savor one of the most premium releases to ever grace the podcast—Barrell Craft Spirits' Dovetail Gold Label. With an MSRP of $500 and proof that clocks in at 140.18, this high-octane bottle is finished in Rum, Port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels and aged up to 25 years. Is it worth the splurge? You’ll want to hear their full review before deciding.
(0:00) Intro
(6:34) Brad Explains
(10:37) Themes and Performances
(42:51) Barrell Dovetail Gold Label review
(55:48) Two Facts and a Falsehood
(1:01:19) Final Analysis
(1:18:18) Let’s Make it a Double and Final ScoresSave on your bottle of Blackwood (use code FILMWHISKEY)
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1 April 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesMoneyball (2011) / Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon (NSFW)
Bob and Brad step up to the plate with Moneyball (2011), the critically acclaimed sports drama that redefined how baseball is analyzed. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Moneyball explores how analytics and data revolutionized Major League Baseball. Is this just a great baseball movie, or does it transcend the sport entirely?
Then, our hosts dive into Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon, a limited-edition release with a distinctive French Oak finish. Does this high-end bottle live up to the hype, or is it all just numbers and theory?
(0:00) Intro
(06:43) Brad Explains
(09:18) Performances, Themes
(29:12) Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon Review
(43:21) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis
(XX:XX) Let's Make it a Double and Final ScoresFilm & Whiskey Instagram
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25 March 2025, 8:57 am - 28 minutes 55 secondsMy Favorite Movie with Logan Welk, Blue Note Bourbon
In this special edition of Film & Whiskey, Bob sits down with Logan Welk, President of BR Distilling and Blue Note Bourbon, to catch up on what’s been happening with the brand since their last feature on the show in 2020. From new expressions to expanded distribution, Logan shares insider updates on Blue Note’s rise in the American whiskey scene.
But the conversation doesn’t stop at bourbon. Logan also joins us for our recurring segment, My Favorite Movie, where we ask guests to choose a film that has stayed with them over the years. Logan’s pick? Ron Howard’s space-race thriller, Apollo 13 (1995)—a gripping, patriotic, and emotionally charged retelling of NASA’s most famous near-disaster. We discuss the film’s realism, performances by Tom Hanks and Ed Harris, and why it still resonates nearly three decades later.
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21 March 2025, 9:23 am - 1 hour 21 minutesArgo (2012) / Rare Character The Exceptional Series 11-Year Malt Whiskey ft. Daniel Joyaux
This week, Bob and Brad are joined by author and film critic Daniel Joyaux to discuss Ben Affleck’s 2012 Best Picture winner, Argo—a tense, politically charged thriller that blends espionage with Hollywood satire. As part of our season-long theme of “Modern Classics,” we’re asking: Does Argo deserve to be remembered as a defining film of its era?
Then, we turn to Rare Character The Exceptional Series 11-Year Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, an incredibly uncommon, cask-strength malt whiskey with a 65% malt and 35% corn mash bill. How does this unique Kentucky malt compare to traditional bourbons and single malts? Is it worthy of the "Exceptional" label?
(0:00) Intro
(08:53) Brad Explains
(12:25) Performances, Themes
(40:33) Rare Character The Exceptional Series 11-Year Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Review
(52:26) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis
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18 March 2025, 9:05 am - 1 hour 35 minutesOnce Upon a Time...in Hollywood (2019) / Eagle Rare 17-Year Bourbon (2024) ft. Noah Gittell
Bob and Brad are joined by author and critic Noah Gittell to dive deep into Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.
Then, our hosts shift gears to review one of the most anticipated bourbon releases of the year: Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon, a staple of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).
(0:00) Intro
(04:21) Brad Explains
(06:23) Themes, Influences, and Whether the Movie Works
(40:23) Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old (2024) Review
(54:45) Two Facts and a Falsehood, Performances, and Final Analysis
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11 March 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesSpotlight (2015) / Green River Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon
Bob and Brad tackle Spotlight (2015), the gripping Oscar-winning drama that tells the true story of the Boston Globe’s investigative team uncovering the Catholic Church abuse scandal. Directed by Tom McCarthy and featuring powerhouse performances from Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams, Spotlight remains one of the most impactful journalistic films of the 21st century.
Then, our hosts turn to the whiskey world with a review of Green River Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon. Does this single barrel selection live up to the hype, and how does it compare to other wheated bourbons on the market?
(0:00) Intro
(06:16) Brad Explains
(08:06) Performances, Themes
(34:20) Green River Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon Review
(42:56) Final Analysis
(59:35) Let's Make it a Double and Final ScoresFilm & Whiskey Instagram
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5 March 2025, 10:24 am - 44 minutes 46 secondsOscars 2025 Recap / Filmland Spirits Quadraforce
Bob is joined by Oscars expert Daniel Joyaux to break down the 2025 Academy Awards, both the telecast and the awarded films. How will newly-crowned Best Picture Anora be remembered? Which films didn’t get the love they deserved? Then, Bob and Brad catch up with Troy Bolotnick from Filmland Spirits and taste their new four-grain bourbon, Quadraforce.
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3 March 2025, 5:09 am - 1 hour 7 minutesThe Wolf of Wall Street (2013) / Green River Wheated Bourbon
Join Bob and Brad on as they dive deep into Martin Scorsese's controversial masterpiece, "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), starring Leonardo DiCaprio. They dissect the film's excessive themes, powerful performances, and moral ambiguity. Then, they switch gears to review the smooth and approachable Green River Wheated Bourbon, offering their expert tasting notes.
(0:00) Intro
(04:38) Brad Explains
(06:50) Performances, Themes
(36:23) Green River Wheated bourbon Review
(44:55) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis
(1:00:30) Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores
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27 February 2025, 2:29 pm - 57 minutes 34 secondsInside Out (2015) / BenRiach 10-Year "The Original Ten"
Bob and Brad take a deep dive into Pixar’s Inside Out (2015), the groundbreaking animated film that explores emotions, memory, and mental health through the story of 11-year-old Riley and her personified feelings. Directed by Pete Docter and featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Bill Hader, Inside Out remains one of the most emotionally resonant films of the 21st century.
Then, in the whiskey segment, our hosts sip on BenRiach 10-Year "The Original Ten", a Speyside single malt Scotch known for its balance of orchard fruit, honeyed malt, and a subtle whisper of smoke. How does this dram compare to other 10-year-old Scotches, and is it a must-have for whiskey lovers?
As always, we wrap up with Two Facts and a Falsehood, our Final Analysis, and the all-important Final Scores on both the film and the whiskey.
(0:00) Intro – Setting up Inside Out and BenRiach 10-Year.
(04:30) Brad Explains
(06:45) Performances, Themes
(28:50) BenRiach 10-Year Review
(38:00) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis
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19 February 2025, 12:11 am - 58 minutes 47 secondsJoker / Benromach 10-Year Single Malt Scotch
Bob and Brad take on one of the most divisive films in recent memory—Joker (2019)—starring Joaquin Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role as the Clown Prince of Crime. While the film’s technical achievements, cinematography, and score are undeniable, our hosts remain conflicted about its themes and overall message. DoesJoker present a compelling character study, or does it glorify chaos without purpose?
Then, in the second half of the show, they turn their attention to theBenromach 10-Year Single Malt Scotch, a Speyside whiskey known for its unique balance of smoke, sherry cask influence, and oak-driven complexity. How does this traditional yet distinctive dram hold up in the world of single malt Scotch?
(0:00) Intro
(04:13) Brad Explains
(06:12) Performances, Themes
(22:16) Benromach 10-Year Review
(32:16) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis
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