Ramble On - 2025 Summit Special Edition
Bourbon & Banter
In this very special 2025 Summit episode, Pops and Bob take a spirited look back at how it all began — from a small Facebook group in 2011 to one of the most respected voices in bourbon today. Joined by editor Steve Coomes, community manager Brent Joseph and industry legend Dan Gardner, the crew shares stories from the early days, talks about how the bourbon world has changed, and celebrates the community that’s grown along the way. 00:00 – Live from Summit HQPops and Bob reflect on 14 years of Bourbon & Banter with Brent Joseph, Steve Coomes, and bourbon legend Dan Gardner. 04:59...
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#39 - Gitche Gumee Cometh
Bourbon & Banter
In this episode of the Bourbon and Banter podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of topics surrounding bourbon culture, including the controversial pumpkin spice trend, the success of Bourbon Month, and the upcoming Bourbon and Banter Summit. They also recap their experiences at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, discuss innovative aging projects at Ingram Distillery, and share their opinions on current industry trends and practices. The conversation is lively, humorous, and filled with insights into the bourbon community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bourbon and Banter Podcast 02:48 Pumpkin...
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#38 - Size Matters
Bourbon & Banter
Episode 38 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast - Size Matters - is here, and Bob and Pops are finally back after a 19-month break—just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month. We’re talking all things 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge, dropping hot takes with our new Whiskey Hot Wash segment, and unleashing the Sniff Team for some undercover whiskey sleuthing. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bourbon & Banter without a little ranting. This time, we’re calling out the sorry state of today’s single barrels and the money-grab mentality taking over the industry. Spoiler: quality still matters more...
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#37 - Taylor Takes A Drink
Bourbon & Banter
Dive into Episode 37, Taylor Takes A Drink, and get ready for a wild ride through bourbon town this Valentine's. We're spilling the tea on those eye-watering barrel pick prices and sharing tales from our barrel-hunting escapades. Our Discord fam's been buzzing, and you're missing out if you're not in on the action. We're dropping the latest whiskey lowdown, from New Riff's big news to Kentucky's newest distillery beast. Plus, we've got the dirt on some kick-ass whiskey drops you can't ignore. And, because we love stirring the pot, we're dishing out a hefty serving of bourbon BS, calling out...
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#36 - Welcome to the Hellidays
Bourbon & Banter
Episode 36 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Welcome to the Hellidays - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We’re here to help you through the ridiculousness of the holidays, or “hellidays” as may be more appropriate. That’s right, we all learn a new word in this episode! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
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#35 - Squatting on Bublé
Bourbon & Banter
Episode 35 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Squatting on Bublé - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. We’re heading into the holidays with excitement following our first ever Bourbon & Banter Community Summit, that is until Bob hears about Michael Bublé’s new whiskey…. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
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#34 - Right In The Nards
Bourbon & Banter
Episode 34 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Right In The Nards - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! We're sobering up after Bourbon Heritage Month and have quite a few things we want to tell you. Are you ready? Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
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#33 - Count the Bourbons
Bourbon & Banter
Episode 33 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Count the Bourbons - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! We’re super excited as we kick off the best damn month of the year: BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH! Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
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#32 - Back in the Saddle
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Episode 32 of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Back in the Saddle - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Best enjoyed with a barrel-strength bourbon and an open mind! Pops and Bob are back after a few months off for reasons you won't believe. Tune in to discover why Bob isn't fit for a life on the run, and stay for the extra deep bourbon bullsh!t. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
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#31 - Bourbon...The BS Frontier
Bourbon & Banter
The 31st episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Bourbon…The BS Frontier - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. It’s a new year, but we’re still bringing you the same brutally honest commentary on the bourbon and whiskey world. Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at Cheers!
info_outlineOur community thread spotlight reflects on a new product that brings dung, yes ACTUAL DUNG, to gin. If you want to join the Bourbon & Banter community, where we cut all the bullshit from standard social media groups like crotch shots, be sure to check out our social media platforms for more information.
The whiskey news reflects on a historic burn to AB-InBev’s new Bud Light Nex, likely from their archrivals over at Miller Coors. The moral here folks: always register your web domain. Chuck Cowdery shares his thoughts on rebranding MGP’s flagship bourbon George Remus (yes, we know they changed the name of the distillery…we don’t care), and politicians are at it again, this time with Kentucky’s single barrel programs.
Our new release spotlight starts with one of the best offerings we’ve had recently, this one from Green River Distilling. Pops doesn’t recommend a bottle…he recommends several bottles.
The Craft Shoot comes in blazing with a release that inspires some of the most feverish commentary we’ve heard from this segment. You’ll have to listen to find out if it’s good or bad.
We close Episode #23 with the most popular segment in all of bourbon podcasting: BOURBON BULLSHIT featuring peanut butter whiskey and a disturbing development with the newest spirits awards competition.
Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!