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Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

Stephen & Mark
The Supernaturals
Still Austin Distillery
Estate Whiskey Alliance
The Red Winter
TJ Klune
Castle & Key
Beards, Books, and Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey
Bourbon
We Burned So Bright
What We Forgot About Burning
Rye Whiskey
World Of the Supernaturals
Landon Borders
Joubert Syndrome Foundation
Bespoken Spirits
Black Hole
Far North Spirits
Praline Liqueur
Rye

Mark and Stephen share their love of books, and bourbon...and happen to have beards that their wives love. Join these two friends as they explore some of their favorite genres of books: mystery, thriller, Sci-Fi, fantasy, horror, metaphysical, and all things unknown while sipping on a different bourbon each episode.

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Latest Episodes

We're back with Jim Butcher's first novel in his Dresden Files series, to talk a little more about the Red Court of Vampires. We will also be reminiscing about the delicious flavors of Dark Arts Whiskey House Bourbon with Mizunara wood staves

Tonight's episode is roughly 25 years in the making as the boys review Storm Front, book 1 in the Dresden Files series. This entire series is just fun with fantastic characters, story arcs, and world building. Speaking of fantsastic character and wor... more

We're back with Kari Pohar and her book. "Cassandra Seer: Psychic On The Run". In this oopsisode, we talk about the infamous Mrs. Koch. To make that bit of story a bit sweeter (and spicier) we go back to a special bottle of Whiskey Acres we've tried ... more

Kari Pohar is an author here in our local community. Her latest novel is "Cassandra Seer: Psychic on the Run", and on this episode, Kari sits down with BBB to talk all about it. She even tries her first sip of bourbon! The story takes place in The Wi... more

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Recent Guests

Kari Pohar
Author of Cassandra Seer, Psychic on the Run
Hilary Halverson's publishing network (Tried a little bourbon in interview)
Episode: Interview with Kari Pohar, Author
Brett Connors
Be Castle & Key's head blender and distillery team member, with a background in hospitality and media rhetoric analysis
Castle & Key
Episode: The Story of Castle & Key
Cameron Sullivan
Author of The Red Winter
Author, The Red Winter
Episode: Cameron Sullivan, Author of "The Red Winter"
Sam Bergren
Illinois On-Premise Manager, Still Austin Distillery
Still Austin Distillery
Episode: The Still Austin Interview with Sam Bergren
Landon Borders
Director of the Estate Whiskey Alliance at the University of Kentucky
Estate Whiskey Alliance / University of Kentucky
Episode: Interview with Landon Borders of the EWA

Hosts

Stephen
Co‑host and primary conversationalist, focused on books, bourbon, and regional storytelling.
Mark
Co‑host and facilitator of discussions blending literature with bourbon tasting and banter.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Book and Bourbon Recommendations… Yes Please!!

    Steve and Mark are doing an awesome job with this podcast! I love the banter back and forth and the down to earth approach they take to both the books they discuss and the spirits they imbibe. They're introducing me to genres that I’d never pick up on my own… White Holes? Not my usual cup of bourbon, but still gave it a listen before the episode.

    Doing a great job, guys! Keep it up. I’ll try to come out and see you at the Beer and Bourbon fest next year! Thanks for keeping me entertained!... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDL80
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Love this podcast, witty banter, interesting books, great insights into the literature and the bourbon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    footnotegirl
    United States2 years ago
  • What’s not to love?!

    Beards, books, AND bourbon? This borders on packing too much of a good thing into one podcast, but the guys do it splendidly. To be fair, I’m also a bearded, bourbon swilling bookworm, so I might be a bit biased, but honestly there is a lot to love, learn, and laugh at with this pod. Give it a listen. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hostage7534
    United States2 years ago
  • Great format, interesting and thoughtful insights to books. Reviewing the drinks halfway through gives it a fireside chat feel. This duo with Mark and Stephen have fantastic chemistry and share lively discussion. Cheers!

    Podchaser
    5
    Nic
    5 years ago
  • Love the concept, the conversations, and the camaraderie! Always entertaining!

    Podchaser
    5
    Jason A. Meuschke
    5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners enjoy the real‑world connections between books and spirits, plus the regional flavor and local product features.
Guests bring credible expertise; conversations feel approachable rather than intimidating.
The show is both informative and entertaining, with a welcoming vibe for newcomers and long‑time fans alike.
Banter, wit, and down‑to‑earth book/bourbon discussions are a strong hook for listeners.
Listeners praise the blend of literature insight with accessible spirit knowledge and strong host chemistry.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What We Forgot to Talk About the EWA
Q: Could you tell us about the Estate Whiskey Alliance and the founding members?
Landon described the Alliance, its founding members, and how members collaborate on certification, research, and education, emphasizing the shared mission to promote integrity and innovation in the bourbon and whiskey industry.
Interview with Landon Borders of the EWA
Q: What are the basic steps of the certification process?
Producers apply with in-depth product and land information, undergo a site visit and audits for plots, storage, and chain of custody, and, if compliant, receive a license to use the Estate Whiskey Certified mark on their bottle.
Interview with Landon Borders of the EWA
Q: What is the Estate Whiskey Alliance and why does it matter?
It's a collaborative, science- and farmer-driven effort to define a clear standard for estate-sourced whiskey, offering a trusted third-party certification that helps consumers understand terroir, provenance, and the full story behind a bottle while supporting farmers and research.
Brett Connors of Castle & Key - The Oopsisode
Q: How often would you say that you're tasting whiskey on a day-to-day basis?
It varies with season and bottling schedules, with periods focusing on plant work and sensory programs, plus daily rounds for evaluating new makes and blending groups.
The Story of Castle & Key
Q: What's the OG story, the origin story you would want people to know about Castle & Key?
The relocation and revival of a historic distillery, its restoration to honor Taylor's whimsical, luxury marketing while embracing modern distillation science, and the decision to grow the team and a brand that could produce whiskey at scale without losing heritage.

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A conversation mix of books, bourbon, and banter anchored by two friends who share a love for mystery, thriller, sci‑fi, fantasy, and horror. Episodes feature author interviews, distillery insights, and discussions about storytelling, world‑building, and sensory tasting notes that ground the conversation in craft. A notable hook is the casual, down‑to‑earth vibe with approachable bourbon education, plus hands‑on experiences like tastings and local publishing connections that give the show a regional, authentic flavor. Potential listeners will likely enjoy in‑depth literary analysis paired with spirited beverage chatter and a playful, personable host dynamic.

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