Book and Bourbon

The Road has been known to mess with a reader's mind, and this time is no exception. Join Chris as he talks through the thoughts left behind by the book and seeks salvation in a bottle from the bottom shelf. Cheers.

Light tends to go where it wants. We can try to hide from it, maybe even lose our accents in an attempt to avoid it, but good luck with that. Let's talk about feeling trapped, coming up for air and, in turn, being the air for those who need it. Also, Early Times BiB is legit. Cheers.

Do we care about too much or do we care too much about the wrong things? It's time to talk about those possibilities, going to work angry, being part of the problem, finding a personal solution, and bourbon. Always bourbon. Enjoy.

The court of public opinion, nostalgia, and changing hearts and minds. Join Chris to discuss all those things in this episode of Book and Bourbon as he takes a fresh look at To Kill a Mockingbird. Grab your bottle of Blanton’s, too. If you can find it, that is.

What does the phrase "making a living" mean to you? On this episode of the Book and Bourbon podcast, Chris wonders aloud about that saying, the slippery slope of expectations, and his favorite fictional Kentucky town. Time to open that bottle of Stagg Jr. if you have it.

1984 might have recently become a fashionable read, but this episode of Book and Bourbon suggests that it never went out of style. Join Chris to talk about escapes, language, love and hope, and find out why standing in line for a bourbon turned out to be a good idea.

The ability to tell a short story, whether it’s written or spoken, might be one of the most difficult skills to develop over time. John Steinbeck was a master. Join Chris on this episode to talk about brevity, moments, spam comments, a whiskey from somewhere other than Kentucky, and to find out how you can enter a special giveaway.

There's journalism, and then there's Gonzo journalism. Hunter S. Thompson hit the campaign trail in 1972 to cover our nation's great election and shared it in a way that remains relevant to this day. Join Chris for some fear, loathing, and Wild Turkey to discuss how Gonzo might be less frightening than our new normal.

The places we call home might be smaller than you think, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Wendell Berry has a wonderful way of reminding us of that in A Place on Earth. Kick back in your own little place on Earth with a pour (or two) and listen as Chris examines what might be worth writing home about.

We are living in the age of adolescence, an age in which we might be perpetually stuck. At least, that’s what it feels like after reading Skippy Dies, one of the most boldly titled books ever. So grab your bourbon, kick back, and get ready to laugh (and cry) at childish things. No matter how old you think you are.