This week on Bourbon with Brad delivers one of the most entertaining and insight packed conversations we have had yet. The AI world dropped a full slate of major headlines over the past week or so and Brad breaks them all down with the clarity, humor, and sharp analysis listeners have come to expect. But, this episode has an extra layer of flavor thanks to a very special guest.

Jay Herman joins the table, a master beer brewer, bourbon connoisseur, and a college professor who literally teaches students how to make beer! Jay brings a rare blend of technical expertise, craft knowledge, and storytelling that elevates every pour and every topic. Naturally, Lou Scerbo steps in with his signature Loubricity segment and we put Jay on the spot with the questions everyone wants to know. What is his Loubricity Level and what is it like teaching college students how to make beer? His answers do not disappoint.

And the surprises keep coming when Eric Kowalski makes a special follow up appearance to update us on the progress of his new book Math is God’s Mind, a project that was born from his first visit to the show. His update adds a thoughtful and unexpected twist to an already packed episode.

From AI breakthroughs to brewing science to bourbon tasting to the philosophy of mathematics, this episode covers more ground than a trucker on a deadline. It is smart, fun, fast moving, and full of the kind of moments that make listeners feel like they are right there at the table with us.

Pour something good and settle in. This is an episode you will want to share.

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This week on Bourbon with Brad, the headlines are big and the pour is even bigger. Anthropic’s Mythos announcement is shaking up the AI and cybersecurity worlds, Rory’s win at the Masters gives us a moment, and we’ve got a special guest in the studio who fits the moment perfectly. Greg Prebish joins Brad, and he does not come empty handed. He walks in with a Four Roses Private Selection that sets the tone for the entire conversation.

Lou Scerbo jumps in as well for the Loubricity segment, which means only one thing: we finally get to ask Greg the question the world didn’t know it needed answered — what is his Loubricity Level.

From there, the episode swings from bourbon to big tech as the crew breaks down the surge in AI data centers and the surprising backbone powering most of them: industrial natural gas turbines. It’s a sharp, funny, high‑energy conversation that moves from tasting notes to terawatts without missing a beat.

Pour something good and settle in. Cheers!

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On this episode of Bourbon with Brad, we sit down with a mind that feels like it was engineered in a clean room: Eric Kowalski — oil & gas and energy expert, razor‑sharp CMU grad, math philosopher, global traveler, and freshly married after a stunning ceremony in Japan.

Eric brings a rare blend of technical mastery and lived wisdom. We dive into the future of global energy, the elegance of Japanese whiskey, the philosophy behind “Math is God’s Mind”. We also talk about his two upcoming books, where he expands on his mathematical worldview and the energy systems shaping the next century.

We are also joined by Lou Scerbo for our signature “Loubricity” segment, where we attempt to define Loubricity, measure it, and understand why it seems to spike whenever Eric starts talking about thermodynamics or Japanese wedding traditions.

It’s smart, it’s fun, it’s global, and it pairs perfectly with a pour of something aged and interesting.

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We pour a glass of Penelope Rio and settle in for a frank, yet funny, and informative conversation with the founder & CEO of MyEdMeds.com and Dr. Rich, MyEdMeds’ telehealth expert doctor. 

We go deep on boner pills - what works, what doesn’t, and why erectile dysfunction (ED) deserves serious attention even as we trade jokes over a great bourbon. 

Plus, the MyEdMeds team drops a BIG first‑time announcement timed perfectly for March Madness that you won’t want to miss. Tune in, sip slowly, and enjoy a candid mix of expert insight and irreverent banter.

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This week’s pour is bold, complex, and a little bit spicy as Brad and Deken break down the stories everyone in AI, sports, and the markets. From the fairways to federal fallout, it’s a glass‑clinking ride through the week’s biggest headlines.

Penelope Architect steps into the spotlight as the Bourbon of the Week. A precision‑crafted pour finished with French oak staves that brings a layered mix of toasted sweetness, citrus lift, and architectural depth that Brad and Deken break down sip by sip in this episode.

🥃 What’s Inside the Episode

• Golf’s Wild Week — The latest headlines from the PGA and beyond, including the storylines shaping the season and the drama that’s already reshaping leaderboards.

• The Penguins in the Pressure Cooker — A candid look at where the Pens stand, what’s clicking, and what’s… not.

• Pigment’s Modeler Agent — Why this new capability is turning heads in enterprise planning, what it signals for AI‑driven modeling, and how it fits into the broader shift toward autonomous workflows.

• OpenAI x AWS — A deep dive into the deal everyone’s dissecting: what it means for cloud competition, model deployment, and the next phase of AI infrastructure.

• Anthropic & the Federal Government Fallout — The latest developments in the tension between safety‑first AI labs and Washington’s accelerating regulatory posture, and what this clash could mean for the entire industry.

Fast thinkin’ and Smooth drinkin’. Big stories.

Pour something good and settle in as this one hits all the notes.

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Brad and Deken unpack a week of big moves and bigger questions: they trade travel stories from the road, wrap up the final moments of the Olympics, and break down OpenAI’s latest Frontier Model announcement - what it means for capability, deployment, and competition. The conversation then turns to Anthropic’s escalating standoff with the Department of Defense and a brewing industry dispute as Anthropic accuses Deepseek and two other Chinese firms of using distillation on Claude to reverse‑engineer and train lower‑cost LLMs. Through sharp analysis and candid banter, the hosts separate signal from noise, explore the technical and ethical stakes, and consider how these developments reshape trust, regulation, and the business of AI while sipping a great new bourbon.

Episode highlights

• Travel notes — Anecdotes and lessons from Brad and Deken’s recent trips that shaped their week.
• Olympics wrap — Key takeaways and cultural moments from the closing events.
• OpenAI Frontier Model — What the announcement signals for performance, safety, and market dynamics.
• Anthropic vs DoD — The policy and partnership implications of Anthropic’s stance.
• Claude distillation controversy — Technical overview of distillation claims, competitive risks, and intellectual‑property questions.

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This week on Better with Bourbon, we’re joined by curling expert and all‑around legend Jordan Paul for an episode that slides effortlessly from the Winter Olympics to the golf course to the latest shockwaves in AI.

We break down with Jordan why curling is the most deceptively strategic sport on ice, what to watch for as the Winter Games heat up, and then we pivot to this week's golf headlines.

And because it wouldn’t be Better with Bourbon without a little tech heat, we dig into the newest moves from Anthropic and what they may signal for the AI landscape.

Fast thinkin’. Smooth drinkin’. Elite guests.

New episode drops Friday. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. 🥃🔥

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Part 2 of 2 - We’re joined by one of the most knowledgeable and battle‑tested voices in the NIL era — Eddie Edwards.

Eddie’s career spans years as a corporate attorney, licensed NFLPA and NBPA contract advisor, and trusted representative for athletes competing at the highest levels. But his impact on today’s college sports landscape is even bigger. Eddie has worked hands‑on with NIL collectives across the country, advising on strategy, compliance, athlete support, and the rapidly shifting legal and financial realities reshaping college athletics.

With lawsuits, revenue‑sharing debates, collective restructuring, and pay‑for‑play confusion dominating the headlines, Eddie brings the kind of real‑world, on‑the‑ground perspective that cuts through the noise.

If you want to understand what’s actually happening in NIL — and where it’s most likely heading next — this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

New episode drops Friday. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. 🥃🔥

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We’re joined by one of the most knowledgeable and battle‑tested voices in the NIL era — Eddie Edwards.

Eddie’s career spans years as a corporate attorney, licensed NFLPA and NBPA contract advisor, and trusted representative for athletes competing at the highest levels. But his impact on today’s college sports landscape is even bigger. Eddie has worked hands‑on with NIL collectives across the country, advising on strategy, compliance, athlete support, and the rapidly shifting legal and financial realities reshaping college athletics.

With lawsuits, revenue‑sharing debates, collective restructuring, and pay‑for‑play confusion dominating the headlines, Eddie brings the kind of real‑world, on‑the‑ground perspective that cuts through the noise.

If you want to understand what’s actually happening in NIL — and where it’s most likely heading next — this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

New episode drops Friday. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. 🥃🔥

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Pour a glass and join the 'Better with Bourbon' crew for “Our 2026 Predictions” where we cut through the noise on AI infrastructure, why alcohol sales are slipping, and what that means for consumers and businesses. From stocks and crypto to market trends and the biggest sports storylines of 2026, we mix sharp analysis with bourbon‑soaked banter to help you spot opportunities ahead. We also make our market, stock, crypto, and big sports picks.

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