This week on Bottoms Up we’re visiting the Big House. Well, Big House Straight Bourbon Whiskey (6 year) which came well recommended from “Pops” over at Bourbon & Banter. What a wonderful, affordable bourbon we’re excited to share with you. The bottle we’re sampling was a pre-birthday eve present Charlie gave Ginny Tonic that goes well with the theme of our weekend as we head to Whiskey in the Winter. It’s going to be a very BUSY and weekend we’ll tell you about on both shows next week!

It took 99 weeks but we finally got here. For their 100th episode Ginny and Charlie headed to the basement of MOTR Pub in Cincinnati with an amazing group of friends and listeners to record a live show. Join us as we discuss why we podcast, the evolution of show, answer some audience questions and try a cocktail with the dubious name of  “The Sweaty Jean Jacket.” It was a super fun show to record and just as fun to listen to.

Blackberries, blueberries and chocolate in a, thick, dark and broodingly good wine? That’s what we’re drinking this week here on Bottom’s Up. Join us as we sample the increasingly hard to find limited release Apothic Dark. A red the was as unexpected as it was good!

It is Episode #99 as Ginny and Charlie race toward the big #100 next week. But before we get to that they talk about a great weekend and crappy Tuesday, explore the joys and sorrows of binge watching TV shows, try a French vodka and scandalous cocktail, before ending with some music from Leonard Cohen. Join us and enjoy!

This week, we pour a drink from episode #81 of the Charlie Tonic Hour as we share the moment that Charlie first tried what has become one of his favorite beers. Hear about the monks, the Trappist history, the tasting and a bottle of beer that is both approachable and satisfying.

What do you geek out about? If it is comics or food Ginny and Charlie have got you covered this week. First they discuss the highs and lows of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and our hopes for the future of the show. Next Ginny and Charlie recount a Food Fight in Cincinnati and discuss the changing culture of restaurants in the city. After that Christmas comes early with a surprisingly good martini and we finish with new song. 

This week, live from trick or treating on the front porch, Ginny Tonic and Charlie discuss the many benefits of mulled wine as a seasonal drink and personal tradition. They share the latest batch, discuss different mixing options and theorize why they enjoy it so much. In the mood for a warm drink on a cold night? We have you covered!

This week Ginny Tonic and Charlie are back with some fun stories of the past week as Halloween approaches and the season's parties are in the air. From there the duo launches into a discussion of dark comedy and presents two films you might just need to see. One follows the spirit of the season and the other is just staggeringly great and virtually unknown. We end with a beer form a brewery we've come to respect and celebrate the amazing artistry of Lou Reed. All this and more as episode #97 is ready for your enjoyment!

A beer made with tonic and aged in a gin barrel? A wild fermented sour that uses 140 pounds of blackberries? These describe the two of the specialty beers out of Rivertown Brewing Company that Ginny and Charlie are trying this week. Join them as they explore Triumvirate and Ojos Negros, two sour beers that will win you over.

It's a long and winding show this week as Ginny and Charlie turn discussion of a Cracked video and a weekend wedding into debates about myth, religion, immortality, time travel and a really good idea for a new night club in Ginny's living room. We end with some fall-themed cocktails and some medicinal music. Enjoy the trip!