Best John Weller Podcasts (2024)

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BH218 - Old Forester 2024 President's Choice 1:35:45

2d ago1:35:45

1:35:45

On this episode Dude, Brett, Tyler, JD, and Jason discuss their barrel pick experience at Old Forester while tasting through 3 different Old Forester President’s Choice expressions, including one from 2024. Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Also, help us become the real deal and keep those testes nice and clean by go…

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We Need You! (w/ James Houston aka 1030) • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #570 1:22:07

39m ago1:22:07

1:22:07

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by creative / creator and Twitch legend JAMES HOUSTON aka 1030 for a very special episode... Those more up on the Twitch universe will know 1030 for sure as the hands-on tech creator who is very much a part of the greater community of good people…

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Poltergeist and Losing a Bet - Missed Opportunity 49:17

6d ago49:17

49:17

In this episode, Jay recounts his missed opportunity after watching 'Poltergeist', a $100 bet, bad horror movies of the 80s, big wheels, roller skating, toys and highlights from the 70s, and a lot of nonsense. Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman Rich is a Digital Creator and can be found at: https://www.facebook.co…

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BH217 - Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye Barrel Pick! 1:14:43

1h ago1:14:43

1:14:43

On this episode Dude, Brett, Tyler, and JD, travel to Middle West Spirits to record their Dark Pumpernickel Rye barrel pick fthat is coming out in the next few weeks. Find out all about what we chose on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Also, help us become the real deal and keep those testes nice and clean by going to www.manscaped.com and get…

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Bec Hill • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #569 1:06:12

19m ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by host, comic, writer and podcaster BEC HILL! One of those long time coming podcasts that even Pip thought had taken place in our 500+ episode history... It's so very welcome though and a very important piece filled in the puzzle, as Bec is a tr…

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BH216 - All The High West! 1:17:32

9d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

On this episode Dude, Brett, and JD, welcome in Tara Lindley and Ciarra Lee from High West Distilling as we talk about the history of the distillery and drink through and epic lineup that includes their flagship Bourbon, their American Malt Whiskey, their Bourye, Midwinter Nights Dram, and Prisoner’s Share expressions. Find out what we thought on t…

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Picklebee aka Beth Douglas • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #568 1:11:07

16m ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by activist, Twitch pro and all round treasure from Scotland PICKLEBEE aka BETH DOUGLAS! You may have seen the word Twitch just there and perhaps figured that this would be a podcast all about Twitch. Dear listener this is indeed not the case, an…

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BH215 - Peerless and John Wadell 1:36:56

12d ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Join us as Dude , Brett, JD, and Tyler, welcome in John Wadell from Peerless Bourbon out of Louisville’s Whiskey Row. We talk about his history in the industry, The Peerless Distillery, and drink through some special offerings he sent to us. Find out what we drank and how they ranked on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Also, help us become the…

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John Bradley • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #567 1:11:51

8d ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by multi-appearance trophy holder but most importantly, wide ranging awesome actor, JOHN BRADLEY! The acting part is of course more important than the amount of appearances but it's nice to know that John has a home at Distraction Pieces. With th…

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BH214 - Bardstown Bourbon Company - Origin Series 1:30:49

15d ago1:30:49

1:30:49

On this episode Dude , Brett, and JD, drink through the Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series, and add in a Single Barrel and a surprise at the end. Find out what we drank and how they ranked on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Do you like buying bourbon gear? Check out our website at https://ww…

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Remembering PAUL AUSTER - Writer, Director (1947-2024) 49:14

27d ago49:14

49:14

It is said that people never die until the last person says their name. In memory of the writer and director Paul Auster, who passed away this week, we're sharing this conversation we had back in 2017 after the publication of his novel 4 3 2 1. Auster reflects on his body of work, life, and creative process. Paul Auster was the bestselling author o…

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Suzi Ruffell • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #566 56:00

7d ago56:00

56:00

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by comic, host, podcaster and writer SUZI RUFFELL! Those of you thinking "Wait, has Suzi not been on yet?" would be forgiven in an instant, as yes indeed you would have thought a Suzi appearance would have been completed by now. But no! Through s…

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BH213 - Blind of 12 Year Old Bourbons 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

On this episode Dude , Brett, JD, and Tyler, tackle a blind of 12 year old bourbons. Find out what we drank and how they ranked on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Do you like buying bourbon gear? Check out our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can do both with our latest bourbon…

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Ed Skrein • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #565 1:36:46

1M ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined for a second time by the zen master actor ED SKREIN! Dedicated listeners will remember the refrain of Ed's original appearance on here - "Why the fuck not?" - a mantra that will hopefully have provided a nice ass-kicking to get things done, or mo…

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BH212 - Bookers Batches 1:56:52

18d ago1:56:52

1:56:52

On this episode Dude and Brett welcome Rudra and Sam to dive into the most recent Bookers batches, and compare them to an old favorite. Find out what we drank and what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big news about a giveaway for Sonic Temple Music Festival here in Columbus Ohio that happens May 16th -1…

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Sofie Hagen • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #564 1:18:29

26d ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by return awesome guest, comic, podcaster and author SOFIE HAGEN! A fantastic meeting of minds for second time round, as Pip catches up with Sofie to talk about all things that have happened since the first go around! Although it's very fair to s…

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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer 9:44

2M ago9:44

9:44

On casting Robert Downey Jr. in 4 Roles: "That was Park Chan-wook's idea early on. In the book, there are these sorts of male-white figures of the American establishment. They're all differentiated in the book, but he had the idea. What if we have one actor playing all the parts kind of like Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove and immediately we thoug…

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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…

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Accomplishing the Unthinkable without Thinking 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Listen as Jay and Rich discuss when Rich was 5 years old. He mastered riding his bike independently, simply reveling in the joys of childhood. He achieved success without fixating on the outcome or possible challenges. Sometimes, our minds can impede our progress by planting seeds of doubt without us even realizing it. We're just a couple of dudes …

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

2M ago11:07

11:07

"We ended on such a cliffhanger with Isaac presenting the wrench at the police station to Jeff Daniels' character. It allowed us to sort of start from a place of what's going to happen next? And I think because what is drawn in the novel and because of what Danny brought into the original script of the first season and all the ideas he brought in. …

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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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BH211 - Blind Competition with Jason C from Mash and Drum 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

On this episode Dude, Tyler, Brett and JD visit Jason C from the Mash and Drum to compete in a blind against each other for ultimate bragging rights. Find out what we drank and what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big news about a giveaway for Sonic Temple Music Festival here in Columbus Ohio that happe…

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Ask Pip • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #563 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by YOU! The listeners... It's an April 2024 edition of ASK PIP! I wouldn't dare blow the spot on what you're about to hear BUT - just so you're aware of what zones might get a look-in, you can expect to hear topics including: actor pay and how mu…

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BH210 - Weller Full Proof Store Pick and a 3 Bourbon Blind 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

On this episode Dude, Tyler, and Brett use this time together to catch up as they break open a Weller Full Proof Store Pick right before going into a 3 bourbon blind. Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big news about a giveaway for Sonic Temple Music Festival here in Columbus Ohio that happen…

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B. Dolan • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #562 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by friend and comrade in music and life, B. DOLAN! You will have surely heard if not every appearance from B on here, then at least the previous one which went into what life has looked like for him since the pandemic. In a nutshell, it's been a …

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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

What will happen when Artificial General Intelligence arrives? What is the nature of consciousness? How are music and creativity pathways for reconnecting us to our humanity and the natural world? Dustin O’Halloran is a pianist and composer and member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Winner of a 2015 Emmy Award for his main title theme …

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How can music help us expand our understanding of consciousness & AI? - Highlights - DUSTIN O’HALLORAN 51:08

1M ago51:08

51:08

"The film Lion, when we got involved, there was a pretty early cut. So it was about trying to get into the picture and what would really work with the scenes, but also to sometimes just put it away and just really get to the heart of the film, too, because there was a big overarching feeling to the film. The feeling of home and the feeling of being…

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E11 Sarah Makris, career success coach 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate l…

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BH209 - Pursuit United Tasting 1:17:40

1M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

On this episode Dude, Tyler, JD, and the Flying Buckeye sit down with Roger Schaefer from Pursuit United and sample through 3 bourbons and 2 ryes from the Pursuit United Lineup while discussing the life of a whiskey ambassador. Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big news about a giveaway for …

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Bobby Vylan • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #561 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by the positive ray of musical light that is BOBBY VYLAN! Speaking of rays of light, the Bobby Vylan album 'Humble As The Sun' comes out on April 5th, so keep that on your agenda. As you know with Distraction Pieces and the work Pip does / has do…

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Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

Just a couple of dudes chatting about the past, reminiscing about the 70s and 80s, sharing stories about how we handled things back then and reflecting on the mindset we had during those times. We are both moderately successful individuals who have a long 30-year friendship, and… being brave enough to suck at something new like starting a podcast. …

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Creating Safe Spaces: ITA O’BRIEN & the Art of Intimacy Coordination - Highlights 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

"For years, people spoke about how awkward or embarrassing it was to perform the intimate content. And what they're speaking about is feeling horrible. If something's awkward, that squirm, that ring in the body, it feels embarrassing. That's actually an emotion that is not professional. That is not allowing the actor to stay feeling listened to, he…

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Intimacy Coordinator ITA O’BRIEN on Normal People, Sex Education & Creating Safe Spaces 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

How can intimate scenes be brought to the screen in ways that respect the emotional well-being and privacy of the artists themselves? How do we make sure that we can create a story about abuse without anyone being abused in the process? Ita O’Brien is the UK’s leading Intimacy Coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set (and author of the Intimacy On S…

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BH208 - Old Forester 1924 Ten Year Old 1:27:39

2M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

On this episode Dude and Brett welcome back Sam after a long absence, and we go through an Old Forester tasting, with the new 1924 10-year old Whiskey Row Expression. Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big news about a giveaway for Sonic Temple Music Festival here in Columbus Ohio that happen…

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Wunmi Mosaku • Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip #560 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by UK acting treasure WUNMI MOSAKU! Proper acting business right here with this episode - this is total nectar for those who appreciate the visual arts and the world of TV and cinema. Wunmi has been holding it down on the acting circuit for a min…

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The Transformative Power of Writing with ANDRE DUBUS III - Highlights 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

"The character I wrote about in House of Sand and Fog was based on a former colonel and aeronautical engineer in the Shah's Air Force. I watched him work at a gas station. And on his days off, he'd put on his suit and look for better work. One night I'm helping him bring his groceries in, and he said in his thick Persian accent, "You know, I used t…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & Redemption w/ ANDRE DUBUS III - Author of House of Sand & Fog 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

What can reading teach us about loss, healing, and survival? How can we transform anger into empathy? What can we learn from the creative act about turning personal setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth? Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his m…

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E10: John Bucchino, composer, songwriter, performer 2:12:37

3M ago2:12:37

2:12:37

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility a…

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BH207 - Fun Lineup with Jason from the Mash and Drum 1:31:50

3M ago1:31:50

1:31:50

On this episode Jason joins Dude, Brett, and JD to taste some Bourbon Enthusiast Old Forester 100 proof Single Barrel Pick, James Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof, Remus Gatsby 2023, and two Mash and Journey picks that Jason brought over for us to sample. Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. In addition, we have some big ne…

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