We made it to double digits so technically that means we’re eligible to be managers in some countries. Probably. Episode 10 kicks off with zero structure, a little chaos, and a strong pour from Balcones a bold rye out of Waco, Texas (yeah, that Waco). Naturally, we plan to murder this bottle and maybe a few expectations along the way.

We might not remember everything we talked about in this one, but we definitely remember the loafers. This week, we welcome not one, but TWO guests: Juan’s wife, Lady Juan Rogers and… Juan himself, who showed up looking like a Midwest Mr. Rogers. So naturally, the roast session was immediate.

In between the nonsense, we sip on a strong pour from Hard Truth Distilling Co. their Sweet Mash Rye, one of the boldest bottles we’ve featured so far. Things get loud, things get real, and the rye kicks in hard.

This episode had everything:

👞 Loafers

🔥 A 115-proof bottle

🎙️ A new nickname Juan will never live down

This week on Whiskey & Fire, we’re diving deep into one loaded question: What are you afraid of? We didn’t give Krista or Juan any context on purpose, no rules, no categories, just raw, honest answers about fear. From clowns to failure to the big “what ifs,” this one goes places we didn’t expect.

And fueling the conversation? A bold pour of Traverse City Whiskey Co.’s Barrel-Proof Straight Rye Whiskey , a spicy, complex rye coming in hot from Northern Michigan. Spoiler: this one’s a ride.

Grab a glass, settle in, and let’s unpack fear, one sip at a time.

We made it to Episode 7 statistically, that makes us real podcasters now. Call it fate, talent, or just pure whiskey-fueled stubbornness, but we’re basically best friends with Joe Rogan at this point.

This week, we’re sipping on a ridiculously good bottle from Grand Traverse Distillery  their Ambarana-finished bourbon. Spoiler alert: it tastes like warm cinnamon oatmeal and dreams.

We don’t totally remember what we talked about… but it slapped.

This week, we’re sipping Uncle Nearest Rye 100 proof of pure fire from Nearest Green Distillery making them our first ever official-unofficial whiskey sponsor

But the real star of the episode? Sharon. Animal rescue legend, food truck hype woman, and now officially canonized as Mother Sharon, the new Patron Saint of Puppies. We brought her on as our first-ever guest… and she instantly took over the show.

We talk about:

• Her work at an animal shelter

• Wild rescue stories

• Food trucks and hometown hot takes

• South I-80

• And why she’s officially replacing Mother Teresa in our hearts

This is our longest, most unhinged episode yet and you don’t need to like whiskey (Sharon doesn’t) to enjoy it.

It’s Episode 5, baby and we’re celebrating with Old Fashioneds and our first official podcast in the new studio! What could go wrong? (Spoiler, everything.)

This week we dive into the great debate: function over form. Joe just wants things to work, Krista wants things to feel nice, and somewhere in the middle… the dogs started barking, someone needed to poop, Krista left to feed them, and Joe may or may not have flipped the entire table over mid-episode. So yeah, it’s a mess. But it’s our mess. And it’s functional… kind

Whatcha gonna do when Whiskey & Fire runs wild on you, brother?! In this episode, we pour a glass, drop a big “Hulk Hogan energy” tribute, and dive into the chaos of planning… or in Joe’s case, not planning at all. Do you live life by the calendar, or just figure it out as you go? We’ve got whiskey in hand, wrestling nostalgia on the brain, and zero plans because that’s how we roll.

This week, we’re pouring a bottle of Buchanan’s and seeing if it lives up to the hype… or if the hype is the only thing holding it together. No plans, no big theme just good whiskey, wild tangents, and questionable opinions. We play some games, share some random thoughts, and, of course, finish with the big question: Top Shelf or Bottom of the Barrel?

This week, we talk burnout the real kind. Not the kind you fix with a nap and a to-do list, but the kind that sneaks in after life, work, and creative chaos pile up. We crack open a new bottle, talk about what burnout looks like for each of us, and try to figure out how to deal with it or at least laugh about it. Spoiler: the whiskey helped a little.

Welcome to the very first episode of Whiskey & Fire! We cracked open a bottle of Sazerac Rye, hit record, and finally kicked this thing off. In this episode, we introduce ourselves (Joe, Juan, and Krista), talk a little about what we do as creatives, and break down the format of the show including what to expect in each segment. It’s not too deep, not too serious, and definitely not scripted. Just a casual pour, a little storytelling, and a lot of figuring it out as we go.