Best The Whiskey Cave Podcasts (2024)

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Sew and Tell with Elias the Bard 1:22:51

3d ago1:22:51

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Dandelion’s biggest fan...is probably himself. Dandelion’s second biggest fan, however, is arguably Elias the Bard, the extraordinarily gifted cosplayer and Witcher fan who has made a name for himself cosplaying as the flamboyant troubadour. In this week’s episode, we welcome Elias to the podcast, who discusses discovering The Witcher through the t…

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Bottled Old-Fashioned - Inside the Art of Bartending with Josh: Crafting the Gold Medal 52:51

5d ago52:51

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what goes into creating a cocktail that leaves an unforgettable impression? Join us as we sit down with Josh, a seasoned bartender from The Vault on First, to uncover the secrets behind the Gold Medal, an innovative twist on the classic old-fashioned. We promise you'll gain expert insights into the art of cockt…

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Odd Bourbon Traditions 51:54

11d ago51:54

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how international drinking traditions could spice up your next party? Join Jamie Flanagan, Matt Fox, and August Gitschlag on the Man Cave Happy Hour for a rollicking ride through the world of fine whiskey, cigars, and quirky customs from around the globe. We kick off with the joy of the last day of sch…

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An Animated Conversation with Edward Kurchevsky 55:51

18d ago55:51

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How do you know you’re a pretty big Witcher fan? When you spend over a year of your life bringing it to life! This week, we welcome Lihtar Studio’s Edward Kurchevsky to the podcast to discuss the recent animated tribute short he directed based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story, “A Grain of Truth.” A stylish interpretation of Geralt and his world, …

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Bourbon Basics for Her with Kerri McBride (Harper Neat) 51:43

19d ago51:43

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly appreciate bourbon, or how to confidently navigate the intricate world of whiskey? You’re in for a treat as we welcome Kerri McBride, aka Harper Neat, to the Man Cave Happy Hour. Kerri takes us on a heartfelt journey from her childhood memories of her dad’s bourbon to writing her…

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Getting Drawn into Fandom with Joanna Estep 1:33:34

25d ago1:33:34

1:33:34

Some artists draw comics full of deep emotion. Others draw comics full of sexy naked people! Getting it on! In all kinds of creative ways! Joanna Estep is one of the few who manages to do all of the above while also setting her stories within the world of The Witcher. This week, we welcome Jo back to the podcast to find out exactly how she pulls it…

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Solo Journey across Russia and the Former States of the Soviet Union with Adventurer and writer Katie Aune. 52:23

26d ago52:23

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In this episode, Katie Aune takes on a adventure far off the typical tourist track, from riding the Trans-Siberian Railway across Russia and taking a cargo ferry from Ukraine to Georgia, to volunteering in Tajikistan and camping in the desert of Turkmenistan. Katie is a recovering tax attorney who has worked in nonprofit and higher ed fundraising f…

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Introducing a Fan-tastic New Season 1:42:40

1M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Your days of sober-minded conversation are over, as Whiskey with Witcher is back with an all-new season devoted entirely to fandom! Why do we fall hard for things like The Witcher, and why does that passion manifest so differently for all of us? How can we love a franchise so much, but still feel driven to write fanfic that’s completely at odds wit…

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Paper Plane Cocktail with Sara of A Flavor Journal 40:00

1M ago40:00

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Send us a Text Message. Our Guest Today: Sara from A Flavor Journal. We make the Paper Plane she has featured on her site. https://aflavorjournal.com/paper-plane-cocktail/ Paper Plane Cocktail: 1oz. Bourbon (Buffalo Trace or Four Roses are good) 1oz. Amaro Nonino 1oz. Aperol 1oz. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice Combine in shaker with ice and shake it …

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Into the world’s most dangerous jungle on a counter poaching mission with Joshua Asel 56:25

2M ago56:25

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Described by some as a never ending green hell and by others as the most beautiful bio diverse place on the planet, the jungles of Panama attract the best and the worst of mankind. In this episode, conservation photographer Joshua Asel recounts his adventure into the jungles of Panama’s Darian gap to embed with the indigenous tribal rangers and sup…

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I Spy a Crossover 2:18:43

2M ago2:18:43

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It’s a whirlybird of a crossover! In this special bonus episode, Tim and Valerie guest on the Tentpole Trauma podcast to discuss Henry Cavill’s recent box office misfire, Argylle. We break down the film with host Sebastian Bendix to see if we can figure out why the movie failed to find an audience before discussing where Cavill’s career should go f…

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News, Booze, and Glassy-Eyed Views 1:23:57

3M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

We’re back…sort of. While the official debut of our upcoming season is still a few weeks away, we just couldn’t wait to weigh in on all the latest Witcher news! Season 4 is officially in production! Season 5 has been greenlit—and it’s the show’s final season?!? We debate whether this is a good or bad thing before sharing what we’d like to see in Th…

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Deep, Dark and Deadly: Stories of Extreme Cave Diving with Jill Heinerth. 46:31

3M ago46:31

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The most dangerous exploration is cave diving. Dive deep into the earth’s underwater caves, see creatures no one has seen before, stories of Mayan sacrifices and explore the oracle that set Alexander the Great on his world conquests with our guest Jill Heinerth. Jill Heinerth is a cave diver, photographer, writer and filmmaker. Jill has explored un…

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Ancient rituals and first ascents: Travels in the Himalaya with Luke Smithwick. 36:28

3M ago36:28

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Luke Smithwick shares stories of his travels and adventures in the Himalayan mountains. The dangers of climbing remote and unclimbed peaks, witness to ancient mask dances and blood sacrifice, and an encounter with the rare snow leopard. Luke Smithwick is an American professional skier, alpinist and mountain guide in the Himalaya with 98 Himalayan e…

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Witchcraft and Demon Possession on Africa's Zambezi River. Strange but true tales from the archives of Whiskey and a Map. 2:39

4M ago2:39

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Walking the length of Africa's Zambezi river, explorer Chaz Powell entered a small village and saw something that he will never forget. Witchcraft, the exorcism of a demonic spirit and the heavy presence of evil. A strange but true story as told by one who lived it. Chaz Powell is an Explorer, Expedition Leader and Survival Guide. Recognized as Exp…

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George Kourounis: Exploring the Most Extreme Places of our Planet. 48:07

4M ago48:07

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George Kourounis is an explorer, storm chaser & TV presenter who has spent 25 years documenting extreme forces of nature and natural phenomena worldwide including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods, and the effects of climate change. He holds the title of National Geographic Explorer, Explorer In Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical …

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Brandon Wilson: Tibet, the Templars' Trail, a Ghostly Encounter and other Stories of Adventure. 55:18

5M ago55:18

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Brandon Wilson is Award winning travel writer, long distance trekker and peace pilgrim. “Travel is like a mirror held up against the world. It gives us a different perspective on life. And if we hold it just right, we might catch a glimmer of our own soul.” Brandon Wilson Brandon Wilson is an award-winning author, explorer and peace pilgrim. Brando…

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Traveller Whiskey - Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace - Episode 170 49:18

5M ago49:18

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Send us a Text Message. Traveller Whiskey - Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace. Jamie, Matt and August are joined by George to talk about the amazing Traveller Whiskey from Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com…

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Cyril Derreumaux: Solo kayaking across the Pacific and other tales of adventure. Part Two 45:45

5M ago45:45

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Are you prepared? How far would you go and what risks would you accept to accomplish your goal? In this episode, we rejoin join Cyril Derreumaux and his quest to solo kayak from California to Hawaii. Cyril is French born, American world traveler and adventurer. His exploits include backpacking around the world, setting a Guinness record for crossin…

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Flying Ace Bourbon and our Michigan and Detroit Favorites 53:25

5M ago53:25

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Send us a Text Message. Snacks, Drinks, Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka and so much more. Some of our Michigan/Detroit Favorites. August and Jamie Try Flying Ace Bourbon and more. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com…

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Cyril Derreumaux: Solo kayaking across the Pacific and other tales of adventure. Part One 57:43

6M ago57:43

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Are you prepared? How far would you go and what risks would you accept to accomplish your goal? In this episode, we are joined by Cyril Derreumaux. Cyril is French born, American world traveler and adventurer. His exploits include backpacking around the world, setting a Guinness record for crossing the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii as par…

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Manhattan (the cocktail) Project 40:25

6M ago40:25

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Send us a Text Message. Manhattan (the cocktail) Project Jamie, Matt, and August define the Manhattan Cocktail and try some variations of the classic. https://www.acouplecooks.com/manhattan-cocktail/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com…

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Caribou Crossing - Blanton's of the North - Just a Taste 42:34

6M ago42:34

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Send us a Text Message. Caribou Crossing - Single Barrel pick from the Wine Garden. Know as the "Blanton's of the North" this fine Canadian Whiskey get event better as a Single Barrel pick from the "Brotherhood of the Barrel" and Big Tony at the Wine Garden. https://www.facebook.com/TheWineGardenSCS https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHap…

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A&B Liquor Stores - Plenty a Picks 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

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Send us a Text Message. A&B Liquor Stores - Plenty a Picks Talking to Evan from A&B Liquor about all the picks he offers at his locations. https://www.facebook.com/ABLiquorStore https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com…

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Yossi Ghinsberg: Surviving Alone in the Amazon, Living with the Bedouin and Other Stories of Adventure. Part Two 54:27

6M ago54:27

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"Best Story of Adventure and Survival in the Jungles of the Amazon." Yossi Ghinsberg is an adventurer. A wandering soul seeking not the prize of a conquest, but a connection with tribal cultures around the world. He is a best-selling author, award winning speaker and was featured on the Discovery Channel. After finishing his hitch with the Israeli …

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Peerless Rye Whiskey - Just a Taste - Episode 165 45:49

6M ago45:49

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Send us a Text Message. Jamie, Matt and August head to the shelf for Just a Taste of Peerless Rye Whiskey. We've been sitting on this one for a bit. It comes in hot. Joining us for the taste are Spencer and Rob "Chief 1 Love" Griffin. Rob updates us on his latest products and endorsements. Cheesecake and personal groomer, things get deliciously wei…

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Last Minute Gifts 14:25

7M ago14:25

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Whether it's Christmas, Valentines Day, Mother's Day or birthdays, sometimes we need a brilliant last minute gift idea.By Laurie Kehler

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A Festive Little Feast 1:19:11

7M ago1:19:11

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Take seven different Witcher-themed recipes prepared by four Continent-loving cooks, serve generously and garnish with a bottle of Woodford Reserve BevMo! Barrel Select Double Oaked Bourbon and what do you get? Our 2023 season finale! The highly anticipated Witcher Official Cookbook is now in stores, and we’ve asked our friends (and previous guests…

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Yossi Ghinsberg: Surviving Alone in the Amazon, Living with the Bedouin and Other Stories of Adventure. Part One 1:12:12

7M ago1:12:12

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"Best Story of Adventure and Survival in the Jungles of the Amazon." Yossi Ghinsberg is an adventurer. A wandering soul seeking not the prize of a conquest, but a connection with tribal cultures around the world. He is a best-selling author, award winning speaker and was featured on the Discovery Channel. After finishing his hitch with the Israeli …

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Best in Glass 1:36:25

7M ago1:36:25

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The year may be winding down, but Witcher fans have had much to celebrate in 2023, from one of the most thrilling and book-faithful seasons so far, to news of a new Witcher novel in the works, to the announcement of an all-new animated film. So, in that spirit, we’re doing some celebrating ourselves and revealing a few of our personal favorites fro…

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Apple Cider Cocktails - Episode 164 42:38

7M ago42:38

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Send us a Text Message. Jamie, Matt, August, and Dave take on Apple Cider cocktails Mixing with Bourbon, Rum, Champagne, and Vodka. Not at the same time but a few different mixes. Here is the bourbon mix we did: https://tidymom.net/apple-cider-cocktail/ Here are more mixes to consider: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/g37179593/…

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Knowing the Score 1:48:00

8M ago1:48:00

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For all its evil mages, freaky monsters, and conquest-minded kings, music has always been an important part of The Witcher. And while Dandelion may love to take credit, we know that it’s really the hard work of some talented composers who have shaped and finessed the sound of this world that we’ve all come to love. In this episode, we’re raising a …

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Holding Court with Queen Denise 1:08:05

8M ago1:08:05

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We’re in the presence of royalty this week as we welcome Queen Denise to the podcast for the first time. If you’re a regular listener, you know who Queen Denise is, but you may not know what she actually does for a living…and how cool it is! Denise joins us to talk about her career as a bourbon steward (yes, it’s a real job!), explaining what it’s …

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Diving Into Sirens of the Deep 1:01:58

8M ago1:01:58

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Geeked Week has come and gone and we may have celebrated a bit TOO hard, but that’s not about to stop us from unpacking some of the Witcher-shaped surprises it brought us. We got our first peek at Geralt’s new animated movie with not one, but two different teaser trailers, plus all sorts of juicy details about what we can expect when it hits Netfli…

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Detroit Lions Double D Cocktail - Salted Carmel Whiskey from Duke & Dame and a toast to a good season - EP 163 35:00

8M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. Detroit Lions Double D Cocktail - Salted Carmel Whiskey from Duke & Dame and a toast to a good season. Jamie, Matt, and August are joined by Joel Paulino from Duke & Dame to give the Double D a try. We are also joined by the Motor City Hypnotist, David Wright. The Double D is a salute to the Detroit Lions and the great seaso…

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The Psychology of The Witcher with Dr. Rachel Kowert 56:08

9M ago56:08

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https://press.etc.cmu.edu/books/psychgeist-pop-cultureBy Dr. Rachel Kowert, Valerie Petrarca, Sean Farina, Tim Beedle

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Whiskey with Wednesday 2:19:45

9M ago2:19:45

2:19:45

What’s this? You may be forgiven for thinking you were getting yet another episode of Tim and Valerie reminding you of how excruciatingly long you’ll have to wait for more of your favorite fantasy show as they mask the despair of their existence with alcohol and bad takes. But if you’re into torturing yourself like that, you really should call in a…

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Cocktail Time - Mezcalloween: Agave’s Revenge with Shaker & Spoon - Episode 162 54:03

9M ago54:03

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Send us a Text Message. Anna from Shaker & Spoon mixing it up with a box of fun: Mezcalloween II: Agave’s Revenge. Some super fun Halloween cocktails: Curse of the Black Bramble and Dream Phone (see the recipes at the link below). We also talk about their kickstarter that is based on Bitters. "Better with Bitters" Join us to examine the project and…

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Pouring Over Pages 1:45:35

9M ago1:45:35

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We’re returning to the world of word balloons this week as we take on the latest Witcher comic books! Dark Horse’s second omnibus collection features four very different tales starring Geralt of Rivia, each drawn by a different artist. We discuss and unpack all of them, finding much to enjoy in these stories set within the universe of the Witcher g…

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A Farewell to Henry Cavill 1:48:20

9M ago1:48:20

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Five years. Three seasons. Twenty-four episodes. And a whole lot of “Hmms.” It’s hard to overstate the impact Henry Cavill has had on The Witcher and the role of Geralt of Rivia, which makes his departure from the series difficult for so many of its fans. But rather than being sad that he’s leaving, we’re celebrating his time on the Continent with …

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Leif Whittaker: Big wall diving in the Pacific, climbing the world's highest mountains, lifesaving rescues in the Cascades and evidence of the Yeti in the Himalaya. 47:07

9M ago47:07

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Leif Whittaker, son of Jim Whittaker who was the first American to summit Mt. Everest, grew up on a sail boat with his family sailing the Pacific. Initially not interested in climbing, that all changed at age 15 when he and his older brother hiked 20 miles into the wilderness without their parents and climbed Mt. Olympus. Since then, he has travele…

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Last Call for Season Three 1:54:26

9M ago1:54:26

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With all eight episodes now unpacked, Producer Sean at last weighs in as we bid farewell to The Witcher’s latest season. To borrow from our favorite bard, season three is full of “extraordinary things” and we offer our final thoughts on all of them, from the wonderful found family Geralt builds with Yen and Ciri, to Jaskier’s tantalizing relationsh…

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Detroit City Distillery Bespoke Bourbon Tour at the Whiskey Factory - Episode 161 45:39

10M ago45:39

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Send us a Text Message. Detroit City Distillery is doing an amazing Bespoke Bourbon Tour at the Whiskey Factory. Every Thursday small groups are invited deep in to the Whiskey Factory for an even deeper tour the offerings from Detroit City Distillery. Jamie and August take the tour with help from Jennifer and Spenser gathering video and audio. Garr…

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Half Way to St. Pats - Irish Whiskey - Episode 160 57:40

10M ago57:40

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Send us a Text Message. Half way to St. Patrick's Day calls for a blind tasting of Irish Whiskeys. Who will come out on top? Matt Fox gets the biggest surprise in his pick. Kat helps us with the blind pours and David Wright, The Motor City Hypnotist, joins Jamie, Matt, and August for a stroll through these Irish beauties. Writer's Tears Bushmills -…

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West Hansen: The Amazon from Source to Sea Part Two 1:23:02

10M ago1:23:02

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West Hansen is an ultra marathon canoe racer turned explorer to undertake paddling the Amazon from its source high in the Andes mountains to it's end at the Atlantic ocean. A journey of almost 4,000 miles across the continent of South America. West is a great story teller and he does not disappoint in this episode. Follow West's expeditions at West…

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Rye, Witcher, Rye 2:23:30

11M ago2:23:30

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We’ve finally reached the end of The Witcher’s latest season and we’re feeling pretty emotional about it, at least if this week’s discussion is any indication. We have some big laughs. We shed some actual tears (we’re as surprised as you!). We get frustrated with characters, angry at toxic fans and a teensy bit testy with each other before declarin…

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West Hansen: The Amazon from Source to Sea Part One 48:37

11M ago48:37

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West Hansen is an ultra marathon canoe racer turned explorer to undertake paddling the Amazon from its source high in the Andes mountains to it's end at the Atlantic ocean. A journey of almost 4,000 miles across the continent of South America. West is a great story teller and he does not disappoint in this episode. Follow West's expeditions at West…

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Little Horse, Big Pours 2:08:31

11M ago2:08:31

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When we ordered a Blood and Sand, this really wasn’t what we had in mind. Season three’s penultimate episode features a small bit of Brokilon, a handful of teary reunions and a whole lot of Ciri wandering through the desert while hallucinating and hanging out with a unicorn. It’s not the most action-packed hour of Witcher, which may be why we paire…

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Lightning in a Bottle and Checking in on the Bourbon Trail with the Kentucky Bourbon Boys - Episode 159 50:11

11M ago50:11

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Send us a Text Message. Jamie and August checking in with Steve and Tim from the Kentucky Bourbon Boys (should be a band name). Their curated tours of the Bourbon Trail are unmatched. News from the trail and more. Jamie and August give a taste test of a Maker's Mark Private Select bottle from Meijer. It is what they call the 'Lightning Bottle'. Plu…

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You Mistook a Bourbon Reflected in a Glass at Night for a Rye 2:09:10

11M ago2:09:10

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Mix two parts sorcery and one part elven revenge. Add a dash of political intrigue with a light splash of Nilfgaardian conquest. Shake violently and you have the recipe for Vol. 2’s first episode, “Everybody Has a Plan ‘til They Get Punched in the Face.” Considering the game-changing nature of the episode, we thought it was only fitting that our di…

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