Best Reservations With Raine Podcasts (2025)

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Misery Loves Company 1:15:57

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Merry Christmas everybody! This week we are discussing Alexander Paynes’ holiday masterpiece, The Holdovers (2023). Listen as we breakdown this beautifully tragic story of three angry, grief stricken people finding hope in an unlikely circumstance. Enjoy.

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Cruisemas, Vol. 4: The Color of Money (1986) / Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish 55:32

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Brad and Bob dive into "The Color of Money," a Martin Scorsese classic starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman. This episode explores the film's dynamic themes of hustling and transformation, with a special focus on Cruise's early career choices and Newman's timeless charisma. Plus, a solo whiskey review of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Normandie Calvado…

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A Moment of Stillness 1:04:01

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Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Sound Of Metal (2019). Listen as we breakdown this incredible depiction of addiction and dealing with a sudden change of life where the film has you experiencing every moment as if from your own perspective. Enjoy!

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The Tragedy of Washizu 55:06

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Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Akira Kurosawa’s adaptation of Macbeth, Throne Of Blood (1957). Listen as we breakdown this unique perspective on the Shakespeare classic that balances the true nature of the story while placing it in a new cultural and historical context. Enjoy!

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On the Waterfront / Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey 1:12:34

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Bob and Brad dive into the iconic 1954 film On the Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando and directed by Elia Kazan. The hosts explore the film's themes of power, corruption, and social justice while analyzing standout performances from Brando, Karl Malden, and Rod Steiger. In the second half of the episode, the hosts review Gentleman Jack Tennessee W…

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Amadeus (1984) / Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey 1:05:14

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Bob and Brad return to one of cinema’s grandest portrayals of genius and jealousy with a revisit of the 1984 theatrical cut of Amadeus, winner of 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. From Tom Hulce’s electrifying portrayal of Mozart to F. Murray Abraham’s haunting, Oscar-winning turn as Salieri, the film’s mix of theatricality an…

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Hanksgiving VI: Catch Me If You Can (2002) / Johnnie Walker Black Label 1:15:49

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In 2002, Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio teamed up for a cat-and-mouse drama with surprising emotional heft. In 2025, Bob and Brad unwrap a Hanksgiving gift of their own: a revisit of Catch Me If You Can paired with the classic blended Scotch, Johnnie Walker Black Label. (0:00) Intro (08:20) Brad Explains (13:15) Performances, Themes (30:28)…

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Injustice of Power 1:04:47

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Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing the 1973 French animated sci-fi classic, Fantastic Planet. Listen as we breakdown this unique role reversal narrative that challenges our perspective on animal rights, totalitarianism, racism, classism, and so on. Enjoy!

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Fatal Desperation 1:09:13

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Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing William Friedkin’s adaptation of Wages Of Fear, Sorcerer (1977). Listen as we breakdown this incredibly tense and entertaining look into what it is to be truly desperate for a new life. Enjoy

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Singin' in the Rain (1952) / Weller Special Reserve Bourbon 1:42:54

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Bob and Brad are joined by friend-of-show Lee Diaz to revisit the classic film Singin' in the Rain alongside a review of Weller Special Reserve bourbon. They explore the film's themes of whimsy, the transition from silent films to talkies, and the iconic performance of Gene Kelly. T Then, they break to sample Weller Special Reserve, discussing its …

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All That We Have Left Now Are Our Memories 1:29:26

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Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Sergio Leone’s final film, Once Upon The Time in America (1984). Listen as we breakdown this epic that spans four decades of crime and friendship, neither of which stood the test of time. Enjoy.

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The Lion King (1994) / Henry McKenna 10-Year Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 1:17:05

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Bob and Brad revisit one of the most beloved animated films of all time, Disney’s The Lion King (1994). From its unforgettable soundtrack to Bob and Brad revisit one of the most beloved animated films of all time, Disney’s The Lion King (1994). From its unforgettable soundtrack to its Shakespearean themes, they explore why this movie remains a cult…

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Cinderella Man (2005) / Bulleit 95 Rye 1:01:24

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Bob and Brad delve into the film 'Cinderella Man,' exploring its themes of redemption, the debated artistry of Ron Howard, and the emotional weight of the performances. They discuss the film's portrayal of the Great Depression, the significance of music in setting the tone, and the impact of sports as a metaphor for life's struggles. Then, they sam…

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A Long and Everlasting Life 54:47

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Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing Guillermo Del Toro’s debut film, Cronos (1992). Listen as we breakdown this unique take on a vampire story by stripping it down to its core and exploring the downside of immortality. Enjoy.

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Vertigo (1958) / Larceny Small Batch Bourbon 59:48

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In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad dive into the dizzying world of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 masterpiece, Vertigo. Join us as In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad dive into the dizzying world of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 masterpiece, Vertigo. Join us as we explore the psychological depths of this classic suspense thriller, starr…

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Halloween Spooktacular: Frankenstein / The Bride of Frankenstein 1:18:44

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Hey Reservos! This week is our annual Halloween Spooktacular with a double feature of James Whale’s adaptation of Frankenstein (1931) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Listen as we discuss these classic horror films that are so engrained in our culture that they have surpassed the original source material they came from. Enjoy! Music from #Uppb…

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Star Wars (1977) / Old Grand-Dad Bourbon 1:16:46

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Brad and Bob dive deep into the cultural phenomenon that is 1977's Star Wars, exploring its impact on cinema, character dynamics, and the direction of George Lucas. They also discuss the film's pacing, performances, and the influence of Akira Kurosawa. The conversation includes a whiskey review of Old Granddad and comparisons to Raiders of the Lost…

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I Have a Love In My Life 1:04:38

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Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch Drunk Love (2002). Listen as we breakdown this unique romantic dramedy that explores the anxieties of being vulnerable and putting yourself out there. Enjoy!

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American Beauty (1999) / Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky 1:31:28

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Bob and Brad revisit Sam Mendes’ American Beauty, a film once hailed as a masterpiece and now one of Hollywood’s most divisive Best Picture winners. With guest critic Noah Gittell, they unpack Kevin Spacey’s complicated legacy, late-’90s suburbia, and whether the movie’s satire still works in 2025. The pour: Crown Royal, a whiskey as polarizing as …

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Reservations with Raine & Jeremy

Reservations with Raine & Jeremy

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Film And Whiskey

Bob Book and Brad Gee

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Catalyzing Coherence

Matthew Pirkowski

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Misery Loves Company 1:15:57

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Cruisemas, Vol. 4: The Color of Money (1986) / Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish 55:32

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A Moment of Stillness 1:04:01

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The Tragedy of Washizu 55:06

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On the Waterfront / Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey 1:12:34

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Amadeus (1984) / Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey 1:05:14

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Hanksgiving VI: Catch Me If You Can (2002) / Johnnie Walker Black Label 1:15:49

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Injustice of Power 1:04:47

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Fatal Desperation 1:09:13

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Singin' in the Rain (1952) / Weller Special Reserve Bourbon 1:42:54

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All That We Have Left Now Are Our Memories 1:29:26

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The Lion King (1994) / Henry McKenna 10-Year Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 1:17:05

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Cinderella Man (2005) / Bulleit 95 Rye 1:01:24

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A Long and Everlasting Life 54:47

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Vertigo (1958) / Larceny Small Batch Bourbon 59:48

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Halloween Spooktacular: Frankenstein / The Bride of Frankenstein 1:18:44

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Star Wars (1977) / Old Grand-Dad Bourbon 1:16:46

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I Have a Love In My Life 1:04:38

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American Beauty (1999) / Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky 1:31:28

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Casablanca (1942) / Elijah Craig Small Batch 1:34:33

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) / Old Overholt 4-Year Rye 1:25:28

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Enchanting Firelight 1:02:33

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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) / Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey 1:00:15

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Terrible, Terrible Joy 1:02:07

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Green Book (2018) / Heaven Hill Green Label Bourbon 54:35

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it can’t hurt you if you don’t think about it 1:09:40

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Iron Man (2008) / Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star Bourbon 1:09:27

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Whiskey Talk with Joe Beatrice, Barrell Craft Spirits 40:15

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The Tree of Life (2011) / Glenmorangie The Original 10-Year Single Malt Scotch feat. Bilge Ebiri 2:01:25

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A Jerusalem for All 1:25:33

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Some Like it Hot (1959) / Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon 58:21

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Immune to Your Consultations 1:11:00