Bob and Brad sit down with Uproxx drinks editor Zach Johnston to sip a special barrel pick collaboration with Nashville Barrel Company in anticipation of the 2023 Grammy awards. Then Bob presents his lists of the top five movie soundtracks, brad walks through his top five movie scores, and Zach brings us home with a playlist all his own.

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Bob and Brad wrap up their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1998 film The Big Lebowski, a first-time watch for Brad and just the second time for Bob. Unlike Raising Arizona, Bob was not a fan of this cult classic the first time he saw it, so our hosts have invited author Cathleen Falsani to help break down why this movie is so beloved. Cathleen's book The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers was is an incredible read, and she breaks down the deeper themes of Lebowski, and specifically Jeff Bridges' iconic turn, better than anyone.

Meanwhile, the gang reviews two beverages. First, for their whiskey review, it's the Speyside scotch Cragganmore 12. Then, because Cathleen requested a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute, it's NKD LADY Whiskey Alternative.

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Sommelier and entrepreneur André Hueston Mack joins Film & Whiskey to talk about his journey from McDonald's to internationally-renowned wine expert. you may know André from his incredibly popular YouTube series with Bon Appetit, or from one of his NYC-based restaurants.

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Bob and Brad continue their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1987 film Raising Arizona, and boy, is this episode a doozy.

Bob loves this movie. Like, LOVES it.

Brad hates this movie. Like, HATES it.

Despite their very different opinions, they find some points in common, like their praise for the delightful Holly Hunter and the Coens' witty dialogue.

Meanwhile, they sample their first-ever offering from Lagavulin, the famous 16-year expression. Known for its incredibly peaty aroma and taste, will our hosts be as divided on the whisky as they are on the film?

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Bob and Brad sit down with Broadway star Jared Dixon to discuss life under the lights, as Jared currently tours the country as Aaron Burr in Hamilton. The trio dive into Jared's history in shows like The Lion King, his Broadway heritage, and what remaining "bucket list" roles he'd like to play. Then they each present their lists of the top five movie musicals, including some Film & Whiskey favorites.

Meanwhile, our hosts try The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey, a beautifully-designed bottle of whiskey that's been making the rounds on social media. At a $60 price tag, how will it hold up to similar conversation piece bottles?

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Bob and Brad kick off their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? A loose adaptation of The Odyssey, this film stars George Clooney in full Cary Grant mode, taking pratfalls and allowing himself to be the butt of the joke. Our hosts break the amazing Roger Deakins camerawork, as well as the vibrant cast of supporting characters.

Meanwhile, they revisit the Maker's Mark brand for the first time since season 1 with Maker's Mark Cask Strength. At a $45 price tag, how will this 111-proof wheated bourbon hold up to its peers?

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Bob and Brad finish up their miniseries of James Cameron films with his 1991 extravaganza Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Today, they're joined by writer and filmmaker Ian Nathan. Ian is former editor of Empire magazine and author of nearly 20 books, including the new James Cameron: A Retrospective. Our trio of hosts break down every angle of this quite-literally-explosive film, lauding the performances of Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as Cameron's work as a writer, adding depth to the story of the original Terminator while also inverting it.

Meanwhile, they try a popular Jim Beam product, Knob Creek Bourbon. This 9-year bourbon is part of Beam's small batch collection (alongside Baker's, Booker's, and Basil Hayden's). Bob and Brad have sampled a barrel-proof expression of Knob Creek on-air, but never the ubiquitous baseline offering. How will it fare, given its recent price increase?

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Bob and Brad keep a-rollin' with the flaming semi-truck that is the James Cameron filmography with his 1984 sci-fi milestone, The Terminator. Drawing inspiration from the slashers of the 70s and early 80s and working with a budget of less than $7 million, Cameron delivered one of the most influential science-fiction films of all time. Brad is on record stating that this movie sparked his deeply-rooted hatred of the 1980s--how will he respond to another viewing?

Meanwhile, our hosts try a young Tennessee whiskey, Nelson's Green Brier. Having tried (and loved) the distillery's newest expression of bourbon earlier in the year, and remembering some not-so-fond memories of this particular bottle, the guys don't quite know whether they should be excited or nervous to sample this one.

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Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on James Cameron with his 1986 action thrill ride, Aliens. Perhaps Cameron's most purely entertaining movie, this sequel took the intimate horror of the first installment and went in a different direction, turning Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley into an action star and solidifying Cameron's reputation as one of the best directors in the genre.

Meanwhile, they try a single barrel bourbon from Virginia, John J. Bowman. In fact, the distillate that goes into these bottles is made by Buffalo Trace, then shipped to Virginia for some further tinkering. Will Brad's well-documented hate towards Buffalo Trace ruin this experience?

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Brad and Bob strap in for a new Christmas tradition: celebrating the films of Tom Cruise. This year, there's no better movie to review than Top Gun: Maverick. The guys break down what makes this movie so special among both Cruise's catalog and the history of action movies.

Meanwhile, they sip on three new whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Company known as the Origin Series. These are the first Bardstown releases to use only their own distillate, and they include a high-rye bourbon, a wheated bottled-in-bond bourbon, and a 95-5 rye.

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