Frankly Drinking With Friends: The Swell Frank Sinatra and Bourbon Podcast

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Chris and Luke enjoy a trio of top shelf tunes from the Chairman's Capitol years and three irresistible pours from Louisville's Rabbit Hole Distillery. Includes two songs performed throughout Sinatra's career and one locked in the vaults for 30+ years. Also features the debut of our Frankly Grooming style segment and ringing endorsements of Louisville as a prime destination for fine food and drink. (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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Featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, this episode explores the relationship between two towering musical icons. Chris and Luke are joined by Luke's dear, longtime pal James, an enthusiastic fan of both The Chairman and The King. The guys discuss Frank and Elvis while enjoying a trio of delicious pours from Garrison Brothers, the Lone Star State's first legal distillery. Toasting the theatrical release of EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert, a new documentary event from legendary director Baz Luhrmann. TCB and ring-a-ding-ding! (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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For Valentine's, Chris and Luke present an unlikely pairing of Sinatra and Metallica. The guys enjoy three pours from Ohio's Blackened, a premium blended American whiskey brand from Metallica and master distillers Dave Pickerell and Rob Dietrich. On the music side, Luke shares some timeless romantic favorites from Frank's 2014 collection, "Sinatra, With Love." Features debut of relationship advice segment "Frankly Wooing." Recorded prior to the tragic passing of Rob and Michele Reiner. RIP. (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.) 

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In this special episode, Luke and Chris explore the life and enduring legacy of longtime Sinatra pal and American entertainment icon Dean Martin and check out three innovative pours from Corsair Distillery, located in the heart of Nashville. Dino steps to the mic with four of Luke's favorite performances, and the guys enjoy Corsair's Dark Rye, Triple Smoke and Old Punk. Includes a "Frankly Dressing" style segment inspired by Dean and Frank. Enjoy! (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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Happy New Year! Luke and Chris toast 2026's arrival with a show jammed top to bottom with crowd-pleasing hits. The guys explore tracks from Sinatra's sublime 1957 Capitol album "A Swingin' Affair!" while tasting a trio of delightful pours from Elijah Craig, a longtime favorite of both cohosts. Includes a "Frankly Dressing" style segment, an appreciation of half-finished bottles and a bonus fourth taste from Elijah Craig. Enjoy! (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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Chris, Luke and returning special guest Jordan toast the season with some classic Christmas tunes from Sinatra and a trio of holiday cocktails made with flavored whiskeys from Ensign Red, Bird Dog and Two Stars. Louis Armstrong and Joe Gransden join the fun, and Jordan reflects on the light of love that darkness cannot overcome. Please don't miss the very end of the show. Peace and blessings! (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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On the cusp of Thanksgiving, Chris and Luke enjoy three tasty, unique pours from Laws Whiskey House, a Colorado craft distillery with no master distiller and no tolerance for shortcuts. On the music side, the guys discuss three standout tracks from Frank's Capitol years, including a pair of uptempo travelin' tunes and a soul-crushing saloon song linked to Ava Gardner. Also includes a way to improve unloved bottles, a Bushmills-soaked tale of U2, Redford and Sinatra, a "Frankly Dressing" style segment and a guest appearance by Bob Dylan. Enjoy! (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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In this special episode, Luke and Chris are joined by Luke's longtime pal Dusty Edinger, a multitalented performer and songwriter now finding fans on college radio, streaming and YouTube. The guys also discuss three tasty Wild Turkey pours and legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell. He started at Wild Turkey in 1954, the year after Sinatra joined Capitol and Elvis debuted on Sun. For more on Dusty, visit dustyedinger.com. (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)

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Chris and Luke enjoy three nuanced and delightful barrel proof pours from Michigan's Traverse City Whiskey Co and three more top tracks from Sinatra's tour de force Capitol Records career. Along the way, the guys discuss the Chairman of the Board's Centen + Ten, the undershirt's enduring utility and the laidback charm of The Dude from The Big Lebowski. (Despite his dubious drink of choice.) Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.

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Luke and Chris taste a flight of deliciously distinct pours from Louisville's Old Forester, all crafted from the same mash bill. For music, the guys check out three exceptional recordings from Sinatra's legendary Capitol Records career. Georgia native Johnny Mercer provides sublime lyrics for two tracks. Also includes a Frankly Dressing style segment and a surprise mic grab by an art rock icon. (Podcast produced by Luke and our friends at www.soundofarose.com.)