Best Nerd Bourbon Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 149: All Hail The Magic Coin! 1:04:49

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Send us a text In a triumphant return to both our scheduled programming and also to form, Your Friend Frosty and your bartender Mike Whiskey have gone completely insane and off the rails. A decision making coin. Twenty terrifying questions. Too many outcomes to count! Revelations! Betrayals! Surprises! It's all too much to take! Thank goodness we c…

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Pour Sagamore On Me 1:31:30

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bourbon Nerdz, we dive into the world of Sagamore Spirits and their award-winning ryes before things get a little wild. From potential Doomsday drama to building our own Bourbon Mount Rushmore, the pours are flowing and so are the hot takes. We keep it competitive with a This or That: Fantasy Football Edition, …

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You Can't Handle The Hard Truth 1:34:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bourbon Nerdz, we dive into the story of Hard Truth Distillery and unpack the latest on the Old Uncle Nearest lawsuit shaking up the whiskey world. From there, we shift gears into our updated fantasy football takes (some of us might already regret our picks), and then wrap things up with a lively debate on our …

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A Bourbon Nerdz Fantasy Football Especial 1:36:41

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Send us a text In this special episode, the Bourbon Nerdz pour a few glasses and break down our fantasy football predictions for the year. From sleeper picks to bold calls, championship hopes to total busts—we cover it all while sipping some seriously good bourbon. Whether you’re here for the whiskey, the football, or just the friendly trash talk, …

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CUB: 08.18.2025- Trump meets Putin and Top 10 US Weapons Part II 28:00

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In the Glass: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. Trump meets with Putin to talk peace in Ukraine. Top 10 US Weapons, #5-1.By Joshua Coffman

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A New Riff Hope 1:12:39

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Send us a text This week, the Bourbon Nerdz pour a glass of New Riff and dive deep into the distillery’s story and flavors. But the galaxy of geekery doesn’t stop there—we debate the most disappointing comic characters of all time, and share our thoughts on recent movie watches including Superman and The Fantastic Four. It’s bourbon, it’s comics, i…

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CUB: 08.04.2025- Trump’s new deadline and Top 10 US Weapons 29:00

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In the glass: Old Granddad Bottled in Bond 7 year President Trump’s new deadline for Russia. The US Nuclear Triad. Top 10 US Weapons part 1.By Joshua Coffman

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Bourbon Killed The Radio Star (Feat. Michael Gabbard) 1:59:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by longtime radio host Michael Gabbard as we dive into the golden days of radio, his journey behind the mic, and how bourbon fits into it all. From his favorite whiskeys to his thoughts on broadcast-style movies, and even a few hot takes on his beloved sports teams—this one covers it all. Whether you're …

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Dungeons & Drams 54:18

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Send us a text Welcome to Dungeons and Drams! 🎲🥃 Grab your dice and your dram—because we’re diving into a world of monsters, magic, and mayhem! In this D&D-themed episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented voice actor Ben Phillips, along with adventuring companions Michelle Rosas and Aaron Patterson, as our fearless Dungeon Master Jon leads u…

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Episode 148: They're Dead, But Still Collectible 45:55

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Send us a text As we draw closer and closer to the nuptials of your bartender Mike Whiskey and his beloved fiancé, the summer is about to get weirder and more anime-related. Your Friend Frosty is taking us all on a tour of a certain travelling museum exhibit with lots of bones and cuddly non-existent anime creatures. Collectible ones, too. That's r…

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CUB: 07.21.2025- Trump puts Putin on the Clock 29:00

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Putin’s options with Ukraine World War Z Books I read in Middle School In the glass: Pikesville RyeBy Joshua Coffman

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Lethal Weapon (Feat. Kayl Bryant) 1:19:52

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Send us a text In this high-impact episode of Bourbon Nerdz, we sit down with real-life lethal weapon Kayl Bryant—jujitsu master, fitness junkie, and all-around badass. We dive into his martial arts journey, the grind to becoming a master, and the secrets to staying healthy without giving up everything you love. Plus, we break down the most realist…

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Episode 147: The Sentimental World of Philip J. Fry 40:00

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Send us a text Bring forth the tissues, the tubs of ice cream, and the plasma rifles. Okay, maybe not that last one. But prepare thyselves for a very sad episode all about....sad episodes. For years, the cartoon show Futurama has refused to die and has delighted, amused, and devastated us all with its hilarious and soul-touching content. And four o…

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CUB: 07.14.2025- NATO secures the Bag 21:01

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NATO members pledge to increase spending. Russia and Ukraine. President Trump’s tone change on Ukrainian War.By Joshua Coffman

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Bourbon Hunter Interview 1:03:03

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Send us a text We tracked down the elusive Bouron Hunter (no tranquilizers needed) and picked his brain about rare bottles, wild bourbon hunts, and some of the best bourbons for a budget. Spoiler: Lots of Old Grandad 114 discussions. Pour a glass, hit play, and prepare to laugh, learn, and question your life choices at the bourbon aisle. Support th…

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Episode 146: Why Nature Is Bad and Camping Is Evil, By Your Friend Frosty 43:38

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Send us a text WARNING: this episode was recorded before the terrible events of July 4th, 2025, wherein a devastating flashflood swept across Central Texas and has left many, including children at a summer camp, missing or dead. Our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy, and our simple plea to not be offended as we make light of …

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CUB: 07.07.2025- Enter the Diplomats 18:00

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Update on US / Iran. The best college class ever. Drone Warfare in Ukraine. In the glass: Buffalo TraceBy Joshua Coffman

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A Toast to Penelope 1:15:43

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Send us a text Today we discuss the recent finals finishes in the NBA and NHL while tasting some of the Penelope has to offer. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 145: 30 Years Worth of Board Game-Related PTSD - Jumanji! 49:05

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Send us a text So, yeah, Happy 4th of July and all that. While it's the USA's birthday, your podcast hosts are celebrating a unique anniversary, one thirty years in the making. And just like on the 4th of July when dogs all run and hide under blankets from fireworks, so does Your Friend Frosty from the terror that is 1995's film blockbuster Jumanji…

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CUB: 06.30.2025- A Ceasefire, if you can keep it. 22:00

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A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East, Operation Midnight Hammer Battle Damage Assessment, a Revolution in Military affairs and your 4th of July Safety Brief. In the glass: Old Grand-dad 114 A link to a report I reference in the Episode: Post-Attack Assessment of the First 12 Days of Israeli and U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities By David …

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Episode 144: From Holy Ground to Holy Mess 44:57

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Send us a text Ever been driving by a church in your neighborhood, looked at it long and hard, and thought, "Wow, that would make an amazing laser tag arena?" No? Well, you definitely aren't alone. Wouldn't you know it, there are some people out there that did, however. From restaurants to apartment buildings, the lives of de-consecrated churches o…

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US strikes Iran 40:01

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Woah boy. I’m back. A first time reaction / current events episode. My thoughts regarding the 22 June 2025 US strikes against Iranian Nuclear Facilities. In the glass: Booker’sBy Joshua Coffman

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Buffy The Turkey Slayer (Feat. Theron Epp) 1:23:21

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Send us a text Today we delve deep into the mythology of the coveted "BuffTurkey" that has been causing chaos in the bourbon community. We are joined by good friend of the Bourbon Nerdz Theron Epp as he shares some history of this exciting combination of bourbon giants. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 143: Imminent Lawless Action 41:33

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Send us a text Warning, listeners: This episode is not going to be a light one. Thought provoking? Inspired by actual events? Full of swears? Oh yeah. Kicking us all the way back to the 1960s, Your Friend Frosty is about to flex his legalese muscles and introduce you all to the infamous 1969 Brandenburg V. Ohio ruling, one which shaped the very wor…

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The Bourbon Nerdz Halftime Show 1:46:21

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Send us a text On this episode we discuss our mid-year best of bourbon. Join us and see what we have on top. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 142: In the Lair of Pure Evil (Well, Sorta) 45:14

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Send us a text Have you ever wanted to become a supervillain? Maybe a villainous overlord? Maybe a cruel and wicked dictator? Then this is the episode of Bourbon On Ice for you, as your favorite nerds are discussing the dos and don'ts for becoming just that evil and horrible. Avoid the pitfalls which have unseated many a humble tyrant by listening …

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BN Spotlight at Still Austin Distilling (feat Jason Harry) 1:29:24

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Send us a text Today we visit the beautiful and weird Still Austin Distilling where we speak to Education Director Jason Harry. Jason takes us on a journey of the beginning of Still Austin and some things to look for in the future. Don't miss this one of a kind episode. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 141: Good To The Last Crumb 43:30

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Send us a text What is it about delicious food? Also death? Wait, can we combine the two? Yes! Inspired by Your Friend Frosty's newest podcast obsession, Mythical Kitchen's Last Meals, there's plenty of talk to go around concerning the simple question: what would be your last meal? While we sling liver and onions, chowder soup, and apps gone crazy,…

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Once Upon a Time in Austin 1:39:00

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Send us a text Today we visit the city of Austin where we will visit and interview Still Austin Distillery. We discuss movies with Austin being deemed "Hollywood of the South" and delve into Lucky Seven bourbon which has a long history with old school cinema. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 140: The Same To You, Good Sir! 40:07

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Send us a text Warning: there is going to be an excessive amount of cursing in this episode. Also, this is all Whiskey's fault. No, really, it is. Cleaning up his house in preparation for the arrival of his beloved fiancé, your bartender Mike Whiskey happened upon a book, and he has decided to thus inflict it upon Your Friend Frosty and you, our au…

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The Goat (feat Randall Sullivan) 1:28:11

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Send us a text Today we speak with Randall Sullivan where we talk about his YouTube channel Bourbon Real Talk, his work with the Someone Say Whiskey group, and his bourbon brand The Prideful Goat. Come have some fun with us. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 139: A Soggy Subject 45:24

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Send us a text Summer is almost here. As soon as we get through this annoying pollen season, that is. Anyway, with updates on Whiskey's new arrival, a terrifying blow to the Frosty Family, and a lot of harsh light and noise affecting us negatively, there's a question we'd like to ask: this summer, where will you be - pool, beach, or lakeside? It's …

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Is Jack Daniels 14 Bourbon of the Year? (Feat Damon Del) 1:37:58

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Send us a text Today we welcome YouTuber Damon Del with Open Season Operator as we drink some of the best bourbons out there including the latest Jack Daniel's offerings. Will the 14 be bourbon of the year? Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Bottom Shelf Ballers 1:49:10

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Send us a text Today we discuss budget friendly options for your bourbon collection, so you don't have to break the bank. We highlight the Benchmark offerings along with a fun blind for Cody. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 138: The Rewind - Episode 23: Where We're Going, We Don't Need Ratings! 44:15

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Send us a text The 2025 Tony Award nominations have arrived. This is, admittedly, something that only Your Friend Frosty is excited about (no, really, ask his cohost and the rest of his friend group), but with your bartender Mike Whiskey still occupied, it's time to brush off the dust on an old episode in which we hopped in a Delorean and flew many…

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Redwood Empire Strikes Back 2:05:22

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Send us a text In a galaxy far, far away...there were three bourbon nerdz who drink Redwood Empire and talk all things Star Wars. The good, the bad and the ugly. Come join us along as we discuss the past and the future of this iconic franchise. May the fourth be with you. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 137: The Rewind - Episode 12 - But Was The Moose Okay? 38:25

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Send us a text Whiskey? Where oh where. Your Friend Frosty? You got me. But I'm just a podcast online description, what do I know? Well, everything, as it turns out. Your plucky cohosts are busy, so we're throwing it all the way back to season one, episode twelve, when we discuss what happens when motorcycles and moose mix it up, people try to driv…

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Suntory Time (Feat Chad Bentley) 1:49:11

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Send us a text Today we celebrate our friend Chad Bentley's birthday by drinking and trying some Japanese whiskey along with talking about tattoos, hockey, our favorite Val Kilmer movies (RIP) and some tips to get you fit for summer. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 136: Super Cheesed 46:01

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Send us a text It's wonderful. It's yellow, or orange, or white, and sometimes has blue. It's sitting in your fridge, and it goes great on almost everything except fish. We're talking, of course, about the miracle of nature and science combined, known as cheese. And after you hear what Your Friend Frosty has drummed up, namely a shocking internatio…

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Bourbon Nerdz Spotlight - Greg Upchurch (3 Doors Down) 1:44:45

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Send us a text We talk to 3 Doors Down drummer and owner of Greg's Rockin Goat coffee shop. He talks about his career in the music industry including his time with Puddle of Mudd, Chris Cornell and 3 Doors Down along with opening his own coffee shop. Join us in this exciting episode. Support the show…

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Episode 135: Voyage of the Dumbed 40:49

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Send us a text Quickly! If you jump overboard and swim fast, you might just make it to shore. That's the only way to avoid this episode - that or turn it off, and we don't want that to happen. Welcome to a new episode of Bourbon On Ice where we welcome the famous intellectual property known as Steamboat Willie into the public domain and spray it wi…

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Green River is the Place to Be (Feat. Aaron Skinner) 1:27:53

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Send us a text Today we have our good friend Aaron of the USA Army join us. We discuss many fun things including Green River Distillery and its history, new distillery releases upcoming this year, NFL free agency news, we discuss our favorite military movies and finish with some fitness tips with Aaron. Green River live from the river at the Last W…

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Episode 134: Actual Doom 58:07

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Send us a text Warning. If you suffer from existential dread, do not listen to this episode. No, really, we mean it. Today we're taking a look at something Your Friend Frosty does in his spare time, by which we mean compiling lists of worst-case scenarios that just happen to be lurking on the horizon next to the Four Horsemen. As your bartender Mik…

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John J Bowman-heimer Smith 1:03:03

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Send us a text Today we discuss the Bowman Brothers Distillery, the Whiskey Riot event we attended, the NCAA March Madness tournament, Twister movies since it is storm season and some really exciting updates coming from the Bourbon Nerdz. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 133: Don't Shoot, I'm Not a Part of This [Prank] War! 50:34

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Send us a text Don't you just hate it when April Fools Day rears its ugly head and everything goes topsy turvy? Greased doorknobs, toilet papering, fake cockroaches? All that sort of stuff has been jam-packed into this episode, because we're bringing back the king of unpleasant pranks himself, Circus Kirkus, here to regale us with tales of his evil…

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Let the Good Times Roll (feat. Jamie Summit) 1:30:40

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Send us a text Today we speak with local business owner Jamie Summit about his bar (Aegir's Lounge), why the Bourbon Junkies have bad taste, with some MCU talk as we discuss some of Jamie's favorite things and he shares some awesome bottles with us. Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 132: Hypothetically Speaking, Of Course - Theme Park Edition 41:14

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Send us a text Good news: Your Friend Frosty is bound for somewhere full of wonder and magic - in other words, a theme park! Bad news, this means that somehow, in some way, he's also managed to cobble together another list of Hypothetically Speaking, Of Course questions, and they're all terrible. And, imagine this, theme-park-themed! Sit back and l…

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Episode 131: Burn It Down! Again! 51:06

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Send us a text Imagine, if you will, a catastrophe of epic proportions. Now imagine that it's happening all over again. We're heading all the way back to 2017, where a mister Billy McFarland had the brilliant idea of putting on a music festival unlike anything anyone had ever seen. And he succeeded, for better or worse (but definitely worse). With …

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Bourbon Nerdz St. Patrick's Day Special 44:10

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Send us a text Today we discuss the history of the St. Patrick's day holiday while discussing some of our favorite Irish food and movies. Grab your favorite Irish whiskey, sit down, relax and enjoy your time with us! Support the showBy Garrett and Cody

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Episode 130: Robare Vs. The 80s 46:23

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Send us a text It’s the showdown that has been coming for a while and also one nobody asked for – our very special guest star, Lord Robare O’Tardis (He’s bigger on the inside) versus the entire decade known as the 1980s. Yeah, it had to happen. Not sure why, but it did. With your bartender Mike Whiskey missing, Robare is filling the slot and pittin…