Best Isle Of Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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Extra! Extra!! Joshua & Jason Taste Thru Compass Box's Core Range & Hedonism 2025 48:06

4h ago48:06

48:06

Joshua & Jason sit down to taste through Compass Box's new core range as well as the new Hedonism 2025 Edition. Having a chance to taste through this new core range was a delight. The boys not only share their tasting notes they also share which ones are their favorites. You might be surprised to find out which whiskies win out... ...as usual, have…

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"It Was Never Supposed To Be A Job" Ep. IV 32:22

6d ago32:22

32:22

Coaches rambles about sports and live and podcasting. Enjoy I think.

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Erin Lee, Head Distiller, FEW Spirits, Getting Geeky About Whisky & Tea! 49:03

7d ago49:03

49:03

Joshua and Jason have a shared passion outside of Whisky, Mezcal, and Sherry and that passion is tea. What luck to find a fellow tea geek in Erin Lee, Head Distiller at FEW Spirits. Listen in as the Jason and Erin dive into the wide world of tea. You may (or may not) be surprised to hear how similar the whisky and tea worlds are! ...as usual, have …

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Extra Extra SCN Global Releases & May US Online Exclusives 38:04

14d ago38:04

38:04

Joshua, Jason, and Jess sit down to discuss and share the details of the 9th Global Release of Single Cask Nation bottlings as well as the two new bottlings for the US Online Exclusive Range. Bottles for the Global market include a BenRiach, Glenallachie, Tormore, Arran, Ruadh Mhor, and Williamson whereas our US Online Exclusives include a "Blacksb…

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Touring Tormore Distillery with Polly Logan and Ollie Chilton 1:22:38

21d ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Joshua and Jess head up to the Speyside region of Scotland to visit a distillery few have had a chance to set foot in: Tormore. Much like the Wonka factory, few people have been seen entering and few people have been seen exiting. Well, now under the ownership of Elixir Distillers all that has changed a bit. Listen in as the inimitable Polly Logan …

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Paperboys "Our Next 100 Days" Ep. L 52:53

27d ago52:53

52:53

The Paperboys is back! We are Bi-weekly to Bi-monthly at this point. New Commodor idea, Does skinman know them? and Andre Agassi news found here. Bunch of other dumb stuff too. This episode was filmed a week before its release to make sure it was not relevant in any way.

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Extra! Extra! Joshua & Jason Taste Through Three Cracking McCarthy Single Malts 43:54

28d ago43:54

43:54

Hot off the heals of last weeks interview with Hood River's Master Distiller, Caitlin Bartlemay, Joshua and Jason taste through three single malts she's made for their McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt brand and, holy crap, they are fantastic. Listen in as the boys wax lyrical. Seriously excellent whiskies. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and li…

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Jason at the ACSA with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller, Hood River Distillers 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Another episode from Jason's time at the ACSA (American Craft Spirits Association) gathering. This time around he takes time to talk with Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller at Hood River Distillers. A fascinating conversation is had and one you will not want to miss! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If y…

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Coaches Corner "One Week In" Ep III 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

Last episode Coach decided he was a Villain, and now we join him after a week to see how its going. See how has his outlook on life changed as he process this new life. Since this was supposed to be a Paperboys episode but no Skinman (his co-host), Coach talks about all the things he would have if he was here. From Kid Rock touring for 25 year on 2…

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Coaches Corner "I Might Be a Villain" Ep. II 46:16

1M ago46:16

46:16

After years of thinking of himself as a hero, Coach has recently discovered he might be a Villain and goes over a check list of items that help him decide. Join him to find out what he decides and what put him to this point.

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Extra! Extra! Euan Mitchell, MD, Isle of Arran Distillers Joins J&J plus SCN launches 2 new bottlings! 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

A dear friend of SCN and to Joshua and Jason, Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillers joins the duo to discuss the Lochranza distillery (formally known as the Arran Distillery) and it's newer sister, the Lagg Distillery. Huge thanks to Euan for popping on to the Padcost to give a bit of history and knowledge. Huge thanks, as always, for his belie…

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Jason at the ASCA with Kelly Woodcock of Westward Distillery and ACSA 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Jason hits the road to present at the ACSA (American Craft Spirits Association) and takes a little time to talk with a number of people. In today's episode Jason talks with Westward Distillery's very own Kelly Woodcock, who has recently been named the President of the ACSA (congrats, Kelly!). Listen in as the pair discuss American Single Malt, liqu…

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Paperboys "Spring Broke" Ep. k 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

After a few week off, Skinman and Coach are back but not on the same page. Coach thinks he has some great ideas and Skinman hates them all. What have we been watching? Some kind of news and a pretty much a dysfunctional show in general. Its a good time.

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Extra! Extra! Suddenly, Rye Makers in Europe Are Not Allowed to Call it Rye w/Heather Storgaard 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Another episode of Extra! Extra! our Industry Insiders Edition -- Joshua and Jess welcome Heather Storgaard to the Padcost to discuss Rye whisky or, better yet, the fact that "Suddenly, Rye Makers in Europe Are Not Allowed to Call it Rye" which is also the title to Heather's article in Whisky Advocate. And, no, this was not some crazy April Fool's …

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Live interviews from the Independent Spirits Festival 1:36:58

2M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Jason, Joshua and Jess kick off the episode with a wee bit of a catch up but then we kick into Joshua interviewing directors, bottlers, show runners, and punters (oh my!) live at the Independent Spirits Festival in Leith, Scotland. Huge thanks to all who joined in on the conversation. It was great seeing so many old friends, meeting some new ones, …

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Coaches Corner "Loyalty" Ep. I 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

This is Coach Casey's take on Loyalty! Too a fault he is loyal... until you break me (unless you are the Cowboys). From sports teams, to work, friendships and everything between. Coach Casey sometimes does episodes alone, when he does, he calls it "Coaches Corner". This episode was recorded a few weeks ago and before we figured out Streamyard. Musi…

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Extra! Extra! Recapping Independent Spirits TV show and festival and discussing new SCN bottlings 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Somehow, in some way, all in a very tight 35 minutes, Joshua and Jason manage to discuss: new SCN bottlings for US Online, new SCN bottlings for their global markets, they recap their experience of both the Independent Spirits TV Series and the Independent Spirits whisky festival, and name check friends and industry friends along the way. This is a…

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Late Night with The Paperboys ft. 10Four10 Ep. J 1:23:43

3M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Coach and Skinman are joined live by the guys from 10four10, a 2 piece rock punk band out of Casper Wyoming. Joey and John are the Paperboys "test subjects" as the are the first band to preform via the internet live on the show. I wish the sound came out a little better but it was still bad ass. After rocking out they sit down late night style for …

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Getting Geeky w/Dave Withers & Dave Fisher of Archie Rose Distilling Co. 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

We know we always tell you to strap in when we're releasing a very geeky episode of the padcost but, my gosh, get your whisky geek head gear on because you're going to learn of distillation and blending practices in a way you never have before. Huge thanks to Dave Withers and Dave Fisher for joining Joshua and Jason on the padcost! ...as usual, hav…

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Paperboys "Bob Ross Toast" Ep. I (audio only) 53:47

3M ago53:47

53:47

(Audio only) If you know the show, you know that Coach has fought many fights with technology and lost most of them. This is another victory for technology, as coach messed up the audio on the video for the first half of the show. I will release the Video as well but the first 3 min suck. What you miss on video is Coach dressing like a Cowboy (kind…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About Tariffs, 2025 Edition!! 38:07

3M ago38:07

38:07

As Jason says, we'd rather have a root canal than discuss whisky tariffs again but, here we are, talking about them because the recent bout of proposed tariffs on Canadian products is directly affecting American whisky producers and people to the tune of just about a billion dollars in lost export revenue, annually. ...as usual, have a seat, have a…

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Paperboys "Always Changing" Ep. H 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Coach changes the set again, Skinman has a skin cam now. News and too much about our lives and some other stuff this week. Plus Coaches trip to KC and did he get kick

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Jess in Germany speaking w/Gerd Schmerschneider of Prineus GmbH 53:24

3M ago53:24

53:24

Jess flies solo this time, off to beautiful Germany for to present at "The Village" (which is Nuremberg's largest whisky fair) and to speak with Gerd Schmerschneider of Prineus GmbH, the importer and distributor of Single Cask Nation within the country. The pair discuss whisky, the Germany market, independent bottlers, music, you name it! ...as usu…

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Paperboys "Rookie Mistakes" Ep. G 55:21

3M ago55:21

55:21

Coach and Skinman took a break (due to reasons we kind of explain) and boy can you tell they are rusty (Really just Coach). From going live on the wrong Facebook to pushing the wrong buttons, some fun happen in there. Might be a little more regular with the weather changing and Skinman having the time.…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About Single Cask Nation! 39:24

3M ago39:24

39:24

In the first episode dedicated to all-new-things "Single Cask Nation" Joshua and Jason discuss the newest range of US Retail Bottlings -- Retail Release # 12 which is just starting to hit store shelves -- as well as taste through the first 3 whiskies to launch for the Nation in the US on the Single Cask Nation website in March. ...as usual, have a …

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Onsite at Potter Jane Distillery w/Jane Bowie 1:08:11

4M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Season 9 has officially begun! Joshua and Jason fly out to Kentucky to meet with Potter Jane Distillery's Co-Founder, Jane Bowie. This was a rare opportunity to walk through the distillery, which is still in construction, to discuss the plans and dreams both Jane Bowie and Denny Potter have while watching these dreams being built in real time. Also…

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What's to come with Season 9 and beyond! 52:23

4M ago52:23

52:23

Joshua, Jason, and Jess are changing things up a bit for Season 9 and beyond. Listen in as Steve Hawley interviews the 3 J's regarding what's coming! At around 52 minutes, this is a tight 35min episode (that's how math work, right?)! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay so…

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Season 8 Ep 26 -- 2025 Mailbag Episode! 1:37:04

4M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

The One Nation Under Whisky 8th annual Mailbag Episode is here! Thanks to all who sent questions in. We wish we could answer all your questions in this one episode but there are only so many hours in a day... Thanks again and see you next week for our Season 9 Teaser and then the very next week for our Season 9 opener! ...as usual, have a seat, hav…

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Season 8 Ep 25 -- News for Season 9 & a masterclass in Independent Bottling w/David Stirk (Re-release) 1:10:02

4M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

As Joshua, Jason, and Jess circle around the upcoming season (that's Season 9, btw, which is absolutely bonkers to us) they consider the feedback that's been sent in over the last year. Listeners had a loads of input and so the 3 J's decided to listen to many of the great ideas and enact them! More episodes for the next season, you ask? Sure thing!…

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Season 8 Ep 24 -- 2025 Year in Preview w/Susannah Skiver Barton 1:35:33

5M ago1:35:33

1:35:33

Our 2025 Year in Preview episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess welcome back the inimitable whisky journalist, Susannah Skiver Barton to discuss: Bourbon -- did a bubble burst? Scotch whisky -- exports of Scotch whisky dropped to WHAT level?! Surgeon General wanting to put cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages Tariffs on whisky. Seri…

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Paperboys "Gas Money" Ep. F 54:27

5M ago54:27

54:27

Coach and Skinman are back at it after a break and Skinman finally comes up with Gas money to make it to the show. After Coach does a 3 part episode trying to figure out if Skinman is mad at him or not (instead of just calling him), Skinman is back and Coach is SO Happy. Question and answer from fans (kind of), Coach goes to the mall, Ambassador He…

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Coach gets Skinned Pt. 3 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

And now... this rest of the story. Coach finishes his series on Skinman and how they met and his hopes for their future together. PS... Coach is an asshole and misread everything. Until Skinman hears this episode of me bitching about working together they are back together and fine.

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Season 8 Ep 23 -- 2024 Year in Review! 1:52:13

5M ago1:52:13

1:52:13

Our 8th Annual Year in Review episode is here! The agenda? Joshua, Jason, and Jess discuss their favorite: One Nation Under Whisky episode/interview Event of the year Most notable distillery of the year Whisky news event of the year Looking for the 3 J's thoughts on the 2024 whiskies of the year? You can find that in Season 8 Episode 19. ...as usua…

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Extra! Extra! It's All About... American Single Malt!! 52:36

6M ago52:36

52:36

Join Joshua and Jason for a special Roundtable Episode of "Extra! Extra! It's All About... American Single Malt!!" With the duo are: Steve Hawley (American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, President), Ana Hinz (Westland Distillery, Business Development Manager), Jared Himsted (Balcones Distilling, Head Distiller), Colin Keegan (Santa Fe Spirits, Fou…

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Coach gets Skinned Pt. 2 48:44

6M ago48:44

48:44

***Special unboxing of a Stevie V original Artwork*** You've heard of when Harry met Sally right? Well this is the story of how Coach and Skinman (they host podcasts together) meet. This is their journey from podcast extras to hosting shows together and becoming friends for life (Coach hopes), to the fight that may have ended both the podcasting an…

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Coach Gets Skinned Pt. 1 23:15

6M ago23:15

23:15

You've heard of when Harry met Sally right? Well this is the story of how Coach and Skinman (they host podcasts together) meet. This is their journey from podcast extras to hosting shows together and becoming friends for life (Coach hopes), to the fight that may have ended both the podcasting and friending. This is only Coaches version admittedly, …

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Season 8 Ep 22 -- Matt and Mike, The Blaum Brothers 2:12:12

6M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

Listen in as Joshua & Jason talk to Matt and Mike Blaum of Blaum Brothers Distillery. Some excellent Blaum Brothers American Single Malt is tasted along the way (along with a few other treats!). ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conve…

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In The Middle of the Road alone (again) Ep. 104 19:38

6M ago19:38

19:38

Coach finds himself alone doing a show again, not the first time and won't be the last time. Sorry to the 44 percent of people that voted for us to not do anymore shows, but that's democracy baby! He give an update on why TJ and Skinman hate him now (or don't), and what the future of the show might look like. He spends most of the show getting poke…

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Season 8 Ep 21 -- Live at Virginia Distillery Co for "VDC Barrel Bootcamp" 2:01:42

6M ago2:01:42

2:01:42

Another distillery fly-on-the-wall experience brought to you by One Nation Under Whisky! Listen in as Jason visits with the team at Virginia Distillery Company during their "Barrel Bootcamp" gathering. An amazing behind the scenes look (listen) that helps you understand what goes into cask selection for whisky production. ...as usual, have a seat, …

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Season 8 Ep 20 -- On the road to Ardnamurchan for a behind the scenes tour with Carl Crafts! 1:37:26

7M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Joshua, Jason, and Jess -- the 3 J's -- are all together in Scotland and are on the road to Ardnamurchan to meet with Carl Crafts (Sales Executive) and Al (Distiller) for a very behind the scenes tour at the Ardnamurchan distillery. It's not too often folk have a chance to get through to a distillery so we thought we'd share a virtual experience wi…

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They Can't Kill Tony Ep. 103 57:09

7M ago57:09

57:09

Coach, TJ and Skinman are back in studio together for the first time in a couple months. Days after the election, can they all stay friends? What has TJ been up too? Is Skinman drinking again? What have the been watching? Find all this out, plus Coach and TJ's sports teams suck, Coach was fooled by the San Jose Trans, Daylight savings is stupid and…

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Paperboys "Stupid Ducks" Ep. E 1:05:58

7M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Jeeps on dashes piss off coach, so do morning lottery people and also sports currently. New term for holding in a poop, only 11 football players able to play and they still win, and Whatcha Watching. Plus see what Skinman has been up to.

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Season 8 Ep 19 -- Our Favorite whiskies of 2024! 1:38:51

7M ago1:38:51

1:38:51

Every year Joshua, Jason, and Jess share their favorite Single Cask Nation and non-SCN whiskies of the year. 2024 is no different. TRADITION... TRADITION! Listen in as the three J's share their favorites whiskies while they taste and share notes on some them in the padcost. ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour and listen in. Unless you're driving.…

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Paperboys Still Trying Ep. D 54:18

7M ago54:18

54:18

Skinman and Coach talk about Skinman's 50th Birthday, our dream job growing up vs now, are you staying sober for October and sucking at diets. Probably some other crap too.

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Season 8 Ep 18 -- Extra! Extra! It's All About Single Cask Nation! 1:15:34

8M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

In their previous episode of One Nation Under Whisky, Joshua, Jason, and Jess gave you an overview of some new Single Cask Nation releases for the remainder of 2024 and referred to these releases as being so large they were to be known as a #MurderOfCasks. Listen in as Joshua and Jason turn the overview of casks into a deep dive of casks all while …

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No Reason to Go Ep. 102 1:06:17

8M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Episode from 9/25/24 that I forgot to release. Were have we been? Do you Care? Did Coach get kidnapped in Tennessee? Would you have a burner account if you were famous? How sad are Coach and TJ about their sports teams? What Skin news did you do this week? Dummy, just listen to the show and find out. At least download, share, play it on mute for at…

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Season 8 Ep 17 -- Jonny McMillan & Angus MacRaild of Kythe Distillery speak with Jess! 2:14:59

8M ago2:14:59

2:14:59

New single malt distilleries have been popping up everywhere be they in the UK, EU, US, Asia, the Middle East, etc... it seems one can't open up their email inboxes without hearing news of a new distillery enterprise. Quite exciting if you ask us! Nearly all of these distilleries start by launching a Vodka and a Gin (or some sort of "botanical spir…

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Season 8 Ep 16 -- Dr. Pat Heist, CSO & Co-Founder, Wilderness Trail Distillery 1:57:21

9M ago1:57:21

1:57:21

In 2023, as part of Drammers Club's 10th Anniversary, aka The Drammening, Joshua's band (Kimono Draggin') played with Dr. Pat Heist's band (Zella May) in NYC and had a helluva time together. Fast forward a number of months and Single Cask Nation releases their first cask of Wilderness Trail, a glorious 4yo Rye Whisky that continues to turn heads. F…

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A Conversation with Skinman Special 1:03:32

9M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

So Skinman called Coach before their scheduled Tuesday show to tell him he could not do the show that day. Skinman then Called Coach to just talk and hang out when they should have been doing the show. Coach told Skinman wait a minute and we will just record our conversation in a show style format to be released at a later date. That date is today,…

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Season 8 Ep 15 -- Lasse Vesterby, CEO & Co-Founder, Stauning Whisky 1:35:51

9M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Joshua and Jason have a sit down with the wonderful Lasse Vesterby, CEO & Co-Founder of Stauning Whisky Distillery. While rye whisky continues to grow and evolve here in the US, just a stones throw across the pond is our friends at Stauning Whisky Distillery in Denmark who've also had a keen focus on rye whisky. But, alas (or thankfully?), because …

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