Film And Whiskey

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 Scores

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 Scores 

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.

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
(1:08:23) Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores 

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 
(1:21:29) Let’s Make It a Double and Final Scores