Best The Whiskey Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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

4h ago44:15

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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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Episode #73 A Journey to Lonely Oak Distillery "Tasting the Sweet Mash Rye" 7:56

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Welcome to Episode #73 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Earling, Iowa and Lonely Oak Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. At Lonely Oak Distillery in Earling Iowa, the emphasis on making whiskey is not about making the same thing as everyone el…

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251: OpenAI CEO Warns Courtesy is Costly. Apple Suffers a Courtroom Defeat over App Store Policies. Scammers Weaponize QR Codes to Hijack Phones. Visa Revolutionizes Payments with AI-Driven Wallet Access ... 1:00:26

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A federal judge has just delivered a stunning blow to Apple's App Store dominance, permanently banning the tech giant from charging commissions on purchases made outside their walled garden. This landmark ruling in Epic Games' ongoing legal battle against Apple not only paves the way for Fortnite's return to iOS but signals a fundamental shift in h…

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Big Human's Whiskey Challenge: Blind Tasting "Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn" 6:33

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In this episode, the Big Human breaks into his collection and breaks out a Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn to blind me with. Now this is a once a year release, and pretty hard to come by. So, what do I think of it? Check out episode and find out.By Great American Whiskey Cookers

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Romulan Whiskey and Low Ball Offers 30:28

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Send us a text Thomas Townley delivers breaking geek news covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, and pop culture, bringing fans the latest updates on beloved franchises alongside touching tributes to recently departed industry icons. • Jeremy Renner reveals Disney offered half his salary for Hawkeye Season 2 following his snowplow accident • DC…

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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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GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate – Episode 369 57:04

9d ago57:04

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Hold on to your Bafta statues, it’s time for Geek Syndicate Episode 369! Shoutouts The Comic News Insider Podcast celebrates its 1600th episode Corey Brotherson bags a well-deserved Batfa win. News Star Wars Celebration Japan Predator Badlands aka 'What do you mean the Predator is a good guy in this one?' Guy Ritchie scratches his Indiana Jones itc…

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S2 Ep14: Bacon! 1:04:07

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This week… we're bringin' home the bacon — literally. That’s right, we’re diving deep into the crispy, greasy, glorious world of bacon. From breakfast MVP to burger backup dancer, bacon is the only food that doesn’t just join a dish — it saves it. We'll also be enjoying the Room 101 Doomsayer — a cigar so bold it could talk trash to your in-laws — …

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Episode #72 - A Journey to Rush Creek Distillery "Let's talk Whiskey Geek stuff" 12:18

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Welcome to Episode #72 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Harvard Illinois and Rush Creek Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. In this episode we talk all sorts of whiskey geek stuff. Barrel Char, Barrel sourcing, Entry proof, Angel Share, you na…

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250: Navigating Digital Dangers: From Russian Hacks to Privacy Concerns. TikTok-Driven Phenomenon of "Grounding Sheets" to Nick Espinosa's Breakdown of WhatsApp's Misleading "Privacy Features" along with ... 59:37

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The digital landscape is constantly shifting beneath our feet, and this week's deep dive into technology's most pressing issues reveals just how unprepared many of us are for what's coming next. Remember when you bought something and actually owned it? Google's decision to end support for Nest thermostats reminds us that in today's connected world,…

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Super Premium Blind Whiskey Tasting: Old Forester Birthday vs. Old Forester 100 10:47

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On this super premium bind tasting we pit an Old Forester Birthday Bourbon against an Old Forester 100 proof. Does the sub $25 dollar bourbon beat out the highly allocated Birthday bourbon. We put it to the test. Check out the episode.By Great American Whiskey Cookers

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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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249: Will We Have an AI Avatar Revolution? Digital Deception Happens With a New Wave of Scams in Person, Then Google is on Trial: Monopolies and Innovation. A New Amazon Holiday: "Amazon Primed, Squared ... 1:00:36

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The line between technological innovation and dehumanization grows increasingly blurred as companies embrace AI solutions that fundamentally alter human interaction. At the forefront of this shift is Otter AI founder Sam Liang, who has developed an AI-powered avatar that attends 90% of his business meetings, complete with voice synthesis mimicking …

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Episode #71 - A Journey to Cedar Ridge Distillery "Single Malt" 6:12

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Welcome to Episode #71 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Swisher Iowa and Cedar Ridge Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. Murphy Quint, the Master Distiller at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa has a passion for making whiskey. And more s…

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S2 Ep13: Star Trek TOS Movies 1:24:48

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This week, we boldly go where no dram has gone before! 🖖 Join us as we fire up a La Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970, pour a generous glass of Aberfeldy 12—the Golden Dram worthy of a Starfleet toast—and dive warp-speed into the highs, lows, and space whales of the Star Trek: The Original Series films. From V’Ger’s existential crisis in The Motion Pic…

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Jedi, Chocolate, and Clowns: Welcome to Spring 29:08

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Send us a text We dive into the biggest announcements from Star Wars Celebration including Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker, Ray Park reprising Darth Maul, and exciting updates on upcoming movies and shows. The DC universe expands with Immortal Legend Batman taking the Dark Knight to space centuries into the future. • Electronic Arts…

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Big Human's Whiskey Challenge: Blind Tasting "Casey Jones Eclipse Cask" 7:50

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On this Friday Blind Tasting…. It’s another Blind tasting for the Big Human. This time its a Casey Jones Eclipse Cask that I have him try blind. He had no idea that I had this bottle. I’m not sure you can even get it anymore. So it really is one of those bottles that is a rare find. Let’s find out what the Big Human thinks of it.…

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GSN PODCAST: Stace and Barry in the Morning – Season 5 Episode 21 44:52

22d ago44:52

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Good morning, you group of gorgeous geeks, and welcome to another fine episode of Stace & Barry In The Morning! Barry takes a spin on the Wheel Of Time this episode, as Stacey takes a trip to The Studio, and the pair shill for AppleTV despite not getting paid a single pence for it..! Daredevil makes a comic appearance, and our Musical Musings get u…

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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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EP 248: Klarna has partnered with DoorDash to roll out Buy Now, Pay Later, and it’s stirring up serious debate. OpenAI is suing Elon Musk. Our main segment —LETTERS— is back! A false X post sent the market ... 1:01:40

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When AI turns deadly, who's responsible? This week we explore how a simple "vibe coding" project led to an app generating lethal recipes like cyanide ice cream – highlighting the terrifying lack of safety guardrails in our rush to AI innovation. Meanwhile, financial technology continues its troubling evolution as Swedish firm Klarna partners with D…

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S2 Ep12: The Candy Episode 1:24:01

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This week, we’re going full sugar rush—diving headfirst into the candy aisle of our childhood. That’s right, folks: from the chewy champions to the chalky catastrophes, we’re unwrapping our sweetest memories and tossing aside the ones that were better left on the shelf. So light up, pour a dram, and let’s take a sweet trip down memory lane that’s a…

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Episode #70 - A Journey to Old Monroe Distillery "100 year old still" 7:56

25d ago7:56

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Welcome to Episode #70 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Columbia Illinois and Old Monroe Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. A still hidden from the Nazis’ so they wouldn’t melt it down for World War II. Buying it sight unseen on the internet.…

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Big Human's Whiskey Challenge - Craft vs. Shelfer "Benchmark Full Proof vs. Wollersheim Single Barrel"" 9:11

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On this Friday Blind Tasting…. At the suggestion of a viewer, we put a craft whiskey, Wollersheim Single Barrel up against a common shelfer Benchmark Full Proof. Now the Benchmark is everywhere nowadays, you can find it all over the place but the Wollersheim, you really can't, it's out of Wisconsin. It's a nice craft whiskey. So which one comes out…

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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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EP 247: TechTime with Nathan Mumm: Gaming Economics with Nintendo Switch 2's Detail, 1.5 Billion Crypto Heists, and Social Media Evolution with Guest Gwen Way Gadget "The Ring Mouse" | Air Date: 4/8 ... 55:27

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The battle for TikTok's future heats up as Trump grants a second 75-day extension while major players like Microsoft, Blackstone, and Amazon circle the bidding arena. With 170 million US users hanging in the balance, we unpack the complex negotiations complicated by recent tariffs and international approvals. Nintendo Switch 2's announcement brings…

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Episode #69 - A Journey to Sideshow Spirits "A private barrel you can afford" 8:51

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Welcome to Episode #69 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Lincoln, Nebraska and Sideshow Spirits Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. Buying a barrel of whiskey from a distillery is one of those bucket list items for whiskey geeks. And, they usua…

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S2 Ep11: Rennaisance Faires! 1:19:52

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Hear ye, hear ye, brave listeners and scoundrels alike! Gather ‘round the digital hearth as we embark upon a most noble quest—where the mead flows like whisky, the turkey legs are mightier than the sword, and corsets defy both gravity and common sense! That’s right - we’re diving headfirst into the chain-mailed, bodice-laced, leather-booted world o…

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Terrible Tariff Time 35:37

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Send us a text We explore the latest geek news from across media platforms, diving into casting announcements, upcoming releases, and paying tribute to entertainment legends who recently passed away. • Nathan Fillion cast as Guy Gardner in HBO's upcoming DC series "Lanterns" • Sean Levy's Star Wars movie set five years after Rise of Skywalker with …

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Super Premium Blind Whiskey Tasting: Peerless Double Oak vs. Pursuit Double Oak 8:33

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On this Super Premium Blind Whiskey Tasting, Double Oak is all over the place. And, it’s no secret that the Great American Whiskey Cookers loves Pursuit United Double Oak. But can it beat out a Peerless Double Oak in a blind taste challenge? I’m joined by some friends of the show, and the answer might surprise you. Check it out.…

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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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EP 246: How an AI Tool Helped Uncover a Rare Disease, 23andMe To Sell DNA Data. Then, Elizabeth Bieniek, joins us to share her journey and insights about her book. Plus, we'll explore Signal in depth ... 56:26

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A groundbreaking AI application helped pull a hospice-bound patient back from the brink by identifying an unexpected treatment for a rare disease. By analyzing thousands of existing medications for potential side effects that could treat idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease, researchers discovered a path to remission that human analysis migh…

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Episode #68 - A Journey to Casey Jones Distillery "It's not your normal Still" 6:10

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Welcome to Episode #68 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Casey Jones Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. Some would argue the heartbeat of a distillery is the still. And, there are several still manufacturers. But wha…

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S2 Ep10: Bad TV Shows From Our Childhood 1:21:30

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This week we're taking a hard look at those beloved TV shows from our childhood… that, well, maybe should’ve stayed in the past. You know the ones—those shows we swore were legendary, only to rewatch as adults and realize… yikes. Whether it’s the cringe-worthy special effects, the questionable jokes, or the acting that makes a soap opera look like …

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The Big Human Whiskey Challenge - Blind Tasting "Redbreast 12 year Cask Strength" 6:27

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On this Friday Blind Tasting…the Big Human breaks out one of his Redbreast 12 year Irish whiskies and blinds myself. Now I’m not really an Irish drinker so….what do I think of this whiskey? Will I put it on his buy list? Listen and find out.By Great American Whiskey Cookers

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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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EP 245: ChatGPT Has Fabricated Horrific False Claim, Our "Letters Segment" and Tech Scams Exposed: PayPal Exploitations That Bypass Spam Filters. Finally, Why Humans Fall for Digital Deception | Air Date ... 59:47

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When technology goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. This episode dives into the disturbing case of a Norwegian man who discovered ChatGPT had fabricated horrific false claims about him—specifically that he had murdered his two sons and served a 21-year prison sentence. His legal complaint against OpenAI raises profound questions about …

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S2 Ep9: Oxfords Not Brogues - The Kingsman Movies 1:26:19

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This week, we’re lighting up the Statement by Rojas cigar, sipping on some smooth Statesman Bourbon, and diving deep into the world of high-class spies with the Kingsman movies — and of course, throwing in a bit of the "other" guys in for good measure. So, pour yourself a glass, light up your favorite stick, and join us in the conversation. "Manner…

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Episode #67 - A Journey to Cedar Ridge Distillery "Moving from 80 proof to 86 proof" 6:32

2M ago6:32

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Welcome to Episode #67 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Swisher Iowa and Cedar Ridge Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. When Cedar Ridge came out with their flagship Bourbon, it was at 80 proof. They have since moved that proof point to 86 pr…

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Lanterns Light Up, Red Shirts Die Down, and Coyote Finally Catches Acme 37:23

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Send us a text Thomas Townley brings us the latest geek news with updates on DC's Lanterns cast, Kevin Smith's return to Marvel Comics, Star Wars game closures, and entertainment industry developments. • Thomas shares his experience at Kansas Comic Con including meeting voice actors Billy West, Gray Delisle, and Townsend Coleman • Sherman Augustus …

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The Big Human Whiskey Challenge - Craft vs. Shelfer: Barton 100 Proof vs. Linkumpinch 100 Proof 7:10

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For this Friday Blind tasting, we take a viewer suggestion from @hatfieldbbq and we put a craft bourbon… Linkumpinch 100 proof up against a shelfer…Barton 100 proof. How does a craft bourbon fair against a common shelfer? Check out the episode.By Great American Whiskey Cookers

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GSN PODCAST: Stace and Barry in the Morning – Season 5 Episode 20 38:21

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Good morning, you utterly fabulous little scamps, and welcome to another delicious dollop of Stace & Barry In The Morning! This episode, Barry is in Paradise (with Prosecco) whilst Stacey has Heart Eyes for Josh Ruben's latest movie morsel. Stacey takes us on a journey to Flying Battery Zone (thanks for the lift, Tails!) as Barry welcomes us to par…

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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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S2 Ep8: The Goonies! 1:14:52

2M ago1:14:52

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Hey you guys!!! In this episode, we're heading back to the 80s to chat about The Goonies — the ultimate treasure hunt, filled with "booty traps", treasure maps, and way too many adventures for a group of kids to handle. 🏴‍☠️ Join us as we break down this cult classic and whether or not Sloth was the true hero. So grab your treasure map, your favori…

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Episode #66 - A Journey to Lonely Oak Distillery "Tasting Tawny Port Barrel Finish Bourbon" 10:19

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Welcome to Episode #66 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Earling, Iowa and Lonely Oak Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. Tasting the Tawny Port finished bourbon - In this episode, Pat Hoffmann of Lonely Oak Distillery guides us through a tasti…

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EP 244: How Mark Zuckerberg's Actions in China Reveal Big Tech's True Priorities, Guest Nick Espinosa, Waymo + Uber Is This Combination Going to Work? Plus, Microsoft's Game AI, and New Portable Game Unit ... 58:02

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Ever wondered what happens when technology designed to serve us starts serving other masters? This week's episode dives deep into the troubling intersection of technological advancement and corporate interests that often leave users vulnerable. Uber's rollout of Waymo autonomous vehicles in Austin marks an exciting milestone in driverless technolog…

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Super Premium Blind Whiskey Tasting: William Larue BTAC 2024 vs Larceny Barrel Proof C923 9:41

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On this Friday Blind Tasting challenge, it’s a David vs. Goliath scenario. Can a 2024 William Larue BTAC beat out a Larceny Barrel Proof for taste? I am joined by some friends of the show as we debate the merits of each before finding out which one we picked. Did we all pick the high priced highly allocated BTAC or did the Larceny win out? Check ou…

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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…

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EP: 243 The DOJ Makes Headlines, Gwen Way Returns with a new Gadget and Gears Segment, Scientists tease a Jurassic-style comeback, HP shakes up its policies, and YouTube reveals a new subscription tier ... 56:20

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The battle for AI dominance takes a dramatic turn as the Department of Justice abandons its push for Google to divest from artificial intelligence firms like Anthropic. While still pursuing Chrome browser divestiture, this strategic shift acknowledges the complex balance between antitrust enforcement and maintaining America's competitive edge in th…

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Episode #65 - A Journey to Rush Creek Distillery "Not only sweat equity but real equity" 15:11

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Welcome to Episode #65 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Harvard Illinois and Rush Creek Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery. The business of running a distillery can be a steep learning curve. However when it's four friends who know they can re…

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S2 Ep7: Daredevil: Born Again 1:27:05

2M ago1:27:05

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Hey Nerds! In this episode of Nerdherfers, we're taking a really good "look" (see what we did there) into the dark and gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen with Daredevil: Born Again. Join us as we discuss the season's standout moments, the blend of street-level heroism with larger MCU implications, and how Born Again compares to its predecessor. Plus,…

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