In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time with the one and only Mike Rowe, Descendant (his title not ours) of Knobel Whiskey. You might recognize Mike from his wildly successful hit TV Show, Dirty Jobs, or his incredible Podcast, The Way I Heard It, or his Best-Selling book of the same…

This is NOT a kid friendly episode folks! Henderson and Anderson enjoyed working with ChatGPT, so why not create an adult Halloween story. Enjoy the story of...based from previous episode titles..."Buttrocket and the Killer Dildo"! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to r…

Cozy up to another kid friendly episode! Henderson and Anderson read more from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let us k…

Another kid friendly episode. Henderson and Anderson read more ChatGPT created stories...a magical pumpkin? Pennywise? Listen and find out! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandbox…

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief hosts Conner Gilbert, CEO of McTavish Spirits, at Bayou Sunset Farm. Gathered around a fire, Conner shares his whiskey and the story behind the brand’s impressive rise. Starting with a simple email to actor Graham McTavish and backed by relentless hard work, Conner has built a brand that stands out on liquor…

Cozy up you ghouls! In this kid friendly episode, Henderson and Anderson read two stories from "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@g…

Get ready for a kid friendly episode! Henderson and Anderson used Chat GPT to create some kid friendly scary stories! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studio with Amir Peay, Owner and Operator of James E. Pepper Distilling Co. Amir was previously a guest on Episodes 106 and 212. Mark talks with Amir about what’s been going on with the Distillery and the brand since he was…

Henderson and Anderson discuss some things teachers would like to say in faculty meetings for 2024. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd l…

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break at his Bayou Sunset Farm and welcomes the Southeast Texas County band, JT Reserve. Over pours of fine wheated bourbon, the band shares their music and stories from life on the road. Lead singer Josh, fiddle player Troy, and their tour manager Canaan open up about their journey and love for whis…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Dave Bob, National Brand Manager and R&D Blender, for Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co. The guys talk with Dave Bob about his incredible background and time abroad in China that eventually led him to Lex…

Henderson and Anderson discuss some of their wisdom and insights to leadership roles within the classroom. Grab your bourbon. Grab your wine and enjoy! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: b…

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the journey takes us to Culpepper, Virginia, home to one of America’s oldest craft distilleries—Belmont Farm Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder and Distiller, Chuck Miller. Known from his time on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Chuck helped folks like Tim Smith bring their products into the legal market. Bu…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder & National Brand Ambassador for RD1 Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky. Barry was previously a guest on Episodes 51 and 147. The guys talk with Barry about all of the exciting thing…

Henderson and Anderson discuss the use of pronouns in the classroom and just saying NO to cupcakes!! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd …

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the adventure leads to Richmond, Virginia, for a visit to Reservoir Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder, Dave Cuttino and Director of Distillery Education, Shelley Sackier, who deliver far more than he expected, filling the day with education, warm hospitality, and spirits that had him dancing in his seat. Re…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55. The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel’s Envy and how Wes is continuing to build on that leg…

Henderson and Anderson discuss dress codes and school uniforms. So go ahead and let that hair grow and wear those polka-dotted leggings! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedw…

This week’s episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners on a wild and exciting journey with Brandon Cummins from High N’ Wicked, where he serves as the blender and director of education. Brandon shares how the brand’s name was inspired by Bruce Kiskaddon’s poem, “High and Wicked,” which tells the story of a cowboy and a wild bronc. The whiskey capt…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark and Special Co-Host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Cordell Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, and Caleb Kilburn, Master Distiller & Co-Founder, of Eastern Light Distilling in Morehead, Kentucky. Mark and Stacey talk with Cordell and Caleb about their impressive backgrou…

Henderson and Anderson discuss students caught and suspended for threats and cyber bullying. When are they gonna learn? By the way, did anyone in high school watch "skinamax"? Henderson did. How did that pop up? No pun intended. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read…

This week's episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners on a flavorful journey to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a visit to O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. Big Chief chats with distiller Kate Douglas about the brand's Keeper’s Heart Whiskey. The family motto, "Fugit Hora" or "The Hour Flies," is a reminder to treasure every moment with loved ones, makin…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging out with Chris Walters, Creator, of Nose Your Bourbon. Chris was previously a guest way back in 2020 on Episode 10. They talk with Chris about how his passion for Bourbon and his desire to create a system for himself to understand n…

This week's episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners to Kiln, Mississippi, where host Big Chief chats with Matt and James Crittenden, the father-son team behind Crittenden Distillery. Their whiskey, "Cut Above," has been distilled for over nine years, named after the family's ranch, and inspired by the area's history as the moonshine capital of …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging with Matt Hondorf, Founder, of the Colorado Springs Distillery Week & Festival. They talk with Matt about his background in law enforcement and how his passion for whiskey led him to create the Colorado Spirits Collective, Whiskey C…

Henderson and Anderson discuss some of their grievances about blocked apps by the IT department and some of their favorite apps to use via Chromebook. Enjoy and get busy downloading! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, plea…

This week's episode of The Whiskey Trip podcast takes listeners on a flavorful journey to New Orleans, where Big Chief sits down with Luka Cutura, the Master Distiller of Seven Three Distilling, to dive into the history and craftsmanship behind their latest creation—Whiskey Tree. Whiskey Tree pays tribute to a legendary site in Louisiana’s Honey Is…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Philip - sorta) spend some time together hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about whether there is enough transparency these days with Bottled in Bond (or Brokered in Bond…

Henderson and Anderson sure go on a long tangent this time, but it's worth it! This episode of Faculty Lounge Gossip is about the teacher that recently lost an eye because a student slung a wooden coat hanger at her! What's the world coming to? Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your storie…

In this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to New Iberia, Louisiana, to sit down with Steve and Philip Mestayer, the owners and distillers behind Distillerie Acadian. The conversation revolves around the rich Cajun culture of the region and how their distillery was born from a deep-rooted interest in the moonshine process. …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Juliet Schmalz, CEO & Founder, of Fortune’s Fool Whiskey. The guys talk with Juliet about her decision to leave her career as an anesthesiologist to pursue a career and launch a new brand in the whiskey i…

In this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief visits Hood River, Oregon, to chat with Caitlin Bartlemay, the Master Distiller, and Everett Rubin, a Distiller at Hood River Distillers. They delve into the rich history of the distillery, which has been producing spirits since the end of Prohibition in 1934. Initially, the distillery f…

Henderson and Anderson discuss different way for teachers and students to sefl-regulate in the classroom. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let us know if y…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country …

In this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to Frankfort, Kentucky, for an intriguing conversation with Toby Curtsinger, a central figure in Netflix’s series “Heist”, specifically in the episodes titled “Bourbon King” (episodes 5 and 6). The discussion dives deep into the infamous "Pappygate," where Toby recounts his involve…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Randy Prasse, President, of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The guys talk with Randy about his background in festival and event management and the history of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, all of the great…

Henderson and Anderson discuss the beginning of their year plus teachers in the news...quit having sex with minors and get busy working teachers! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbon…

In this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners to Brooklyn, New York, where he chats with Sienna Jevremov, the Head Distiller at Widow Jane Distillery. The episode delves into the history of Widow Jane and the famed mine that lends its name to the distillery. Sienna shares insights into her journey at Widow Jane, star…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Matt Cunningham, Founder, of Old Glory Distilling Co. from Clarksville, Tennessee. We talk with Matt about his background and how he transitioned from studying finance in college to becoming a firefighter in Clarksville to becoming …

All right folks! They're back from their summer hiatus! Henderson and Anderson discuss some ideas for filling students' buckets with motivation and support! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the followi…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride with his friend Ryan Mareno, Founder and Owner of Mareno’s Outfitters and Guide Service. Ryan and Big Chief talk about Ryan’s guide service that offers unique hunting experiences for both American Alligators and Feral Hogs in Southwest Louisiana. They also chat about Ryan’s love of wheat…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, the entire Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios having some great pours and even better conversation. We talk about some fun times that Chad had on his recent cruise and make fun of his fanny pack that he wore on the cruise, Matt ge…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride with his great friend - the Bourbon Baroness, April Weller Cantrell - and explores the basics of whiskey. April and Big Chief discuss different regions around the world and what makes each type of whiskey/whisky so special. They give listeners some history on the water of life as well as…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Owen Martin, Master Distiller, from Angel’s Envy The guys talk with Owen about his impressive background and education, which included a stint in Scotland for a degree in brewing and distilling, his move …

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride to to explore Buffalo Trace Distillery and chat with Dominic Guglielmi, author of Warehouse H: The Story of Blanton's Bourbon, America's Most Influential Whiskey. Dominic tells listeners about his journey from being the ultimate Blanton’s Tater and collecting everything ever produced wit…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Graham McTavish, Founder & President, of McTavish Spirits. The guys talk with Graham about his remarkable career as an actor and how his secret love for Bourbon that began over 20 years ago led him to start McTavish Spirits, the des…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride to the Bourbon Capital of the World to chat with Lisa Wicker, Master Distiller and Founder of Saints and Monsters Distillery/Distilling Consulting. Lisa tells listeners about her journey from seamstress, to wine maker, and then to whiskey. Lisa is the living example that everything in li…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ruth Oesterman, Owner, of La Bonne Vie in Lexington, Kentucky. The guys talk with Ruth about her background and education, including formal training and certification as a Le Cordon Blue Culinary & Pastry Chef from the Cooking and H…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes a ride to the heart of the Bourbon Trail to chat with Matt King, Production Manager, for The Blending House. Matt tells listeners about The Blending House, their operations, and some of the whiskey brands that they currently represent. He also tells listeners about his journey with the big man …

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Freddie Johnson, VIP Visitor Lead, from Buffalo Trace Distillery. This Episode originally aired on April 14, 2023 as Episode 166. The guys talk with Freddie about his role at Buffalo Trace and how he leads visitors on an exper…