Libsyn Directory

Midyear Oopsisode with Dark Arts Bourbon Whiskey

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

There's always just so much to talk about, including the thunderstorm that nearly swept them away! In this oopsisode, listen as Stephen and Mark have to retreat out of the rain while fortifying themselves with the magic of Dark Arts Bourbon Whiskey.

"And Your Little Dog Too" - Midyear Review with FEW Smashing Pumpkins

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

Stephen and Mark change locations to the outdoor studio (Mark's backyard) where they almost get destroyed by a fast moving thunderstorm. They almost saw their recording equipment get blown away like little Toto in the basket. Because I bless the rains down in Africa. Because it puts the lotion in the basket. Wait. No. That's a Wizard of Oz reference. Nevermind. Scratch those last two parts. It's all in the name of books and bourbon, two things we know they can't resist, or shut up about. In this episode, the brothers from other mothers will talk about what they've already talked about up...

What We Forgot About Elder Race - OOPSISODE Cocktail Edition!

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

In this episode, Stephen and Mark explore a topic or two about Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky that they didn't get around to discussing. For their bourbon, they are using Oak & Eden to help them make a new cocktail, named in honor of tonight's book.

"I'm Not A Wizard. I'm A Wizard! ARGH!" - Elder Race with Town At The Edge of Tomorrow Bourbon Whiskey

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

In this episode, Stephen and Mark return to the work of Adrian Tchaikovsky in his novella "Elder Race". Once again, Tchaikovksy blends science fiction with fantasy in an almost Arthurian epic quest of unintended consequences, mistaken identities, mythic expectations, and the inevitable march of time. A SFF story needs an SFF bourbon whiskey to pair with it. So, Stephen and Mark finally crack open a bottle they've been holding onto for a while. Filmland Spirits presents The Town At The Edge of Tomorrow bourbon whiskey.

What We Love About Alix E. Harrow - OOPSISODE Cocktail Edition

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

In tonight's oopsisode, Stephen and Mark spend some time gushing over how much they love the writing of Alix E. Harrow, AND they feature their first custom cocktail with a name fitting for the episode.

The Stories of Alix E. Harrow with Old Orleans Bourbon

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

In today's episode, Stephen and Mark talk about two short stories from author Alix E. Harrow. They have reviewed her work before when they discussed her novels "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" and "Starling House". Tonight's bourbon is Old Orleans from The Beautiful & The Damned Distillery. Some of you might notice that the name of the distillery also happens to be the title of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. Don't know who good old F. Scott is? Well, first, crawl out of the caves, you loveable morlock! Second, he wrote The Great Gatsby and Tender Is The Night. The...

What We Forgot About Buffalo Hunter Hunter - OOPSISODE with Moonlight Mayhem

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

Honestly, this book was so good we probably could have just done an entire second episode about it. As we take a second look at Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, we also revisit one of our favorite picks so far in 2025, Moonlight Mayhem from Filmland Spirits.

"You Won't Believe Me" - Buffalo Hunter Hunter & In Lieu of Flowers

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

In this episode, Stephen and Mark explore the layered, intelligent, and gut wrenching horror novel, "Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones. A Native American revenge story with a supernatural twist, Buffalo Hunter Hunter is as deep and thought provoking as it is horrific, disgusting, and occasionally hilarious in the most awkward ways. A thought provoking story needs a thought provoking whiskey. To pair with Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Stephen and Mark will be sampling In Lieu of Flowers whiskey by Dancing Goat Distillery.

What We Forgot About Two Twisted Crowns - OOPSISODE with Elijah Craig Rye

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

It's the final chapter of our deep dive into the Kingdom of Blunder with the oopsiside for Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig, where we talk about what we forgot to talk about. To go along with this episide, we're re-sampling Elijah Craig Rye. We don't sample nearly enough rye.

"Nothing is free. Nothing is Safe" - Two Twisted Crowns & 2XO Kiawah Blend

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

Stephen and Mark dive back into the Kingdom of Blunder for the second installment of the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig. In this installment, all stories will be concluded. The mystery of the poem revealed, and a world will be changed for good or ill. We loved this series, and it's only appropriate that we try a bottle from a label we have nothing but love for as well. In this episode we sample The Kiawah Blend from 2XO by Dixon Dedman.

TOPICS