Whiskey Morgue Podcast

This week, I sit down for a drink with Russ Flynn, guitarist and bassist of X Ambassadors.

Russ shares his passion for the culinary world, which led him deep into the world of spirits and cocktails. We chat about his whiskey hunting adventures on tour, and how he bakes artisan bread when he's home (he literally has a loaf of rye in the oven as we speak).

We also dive into the band's performance at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, followed by Russ’s private tour at Starlight Distillery on the Huber Farm. Naturally, we enjoy some Starlight Family Reserve Bourbon and White Port Bourbon as Russ shares highlights from his visit.

Though easily spooked by horror movies, Russ discusses his appreciation for their musical scores and how they’ve influenced him as a musician.

It was a pleasure hanging with Russ—we could talk drinks and music for hours! I hope you enjoy this week's extra-long episode, and do yourself a favor: catch X Ambassadors on tour if you can. Easily one of the best live shows I’ve seen.

Stay Spooky!

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In Episode 6, Mike sits down with Kim Moser—Television Director, Production Manager, Host, and one of Canada's standout paranormal investigators.

Kim shares her incredible journey, detailing how she made the leap from 15 years in corporate sales to pursuing a career in paranormal investigations and media.

She discusses how she began to marry her love for both paranormal spirits and alcohol spirits with her podcast Boos and Bourbon. 

The two sip on one of their favourite bourbons, Weller Antique 107, while delving into some of Kim’s most haunting experiences including the infamous Lizzy Borden house and Kentucky’s Waverly Hills Sanatorium. 

Pour yourself a drink, burn some sage and enjoy this week’s episode! Stay Spooky! 

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In this episode, Mike sits down with his close friend Connor Gilbert, CEO of McTavish Spirits, to explore the origins of the brand and the story of how Connor connected with the legendary actor Graham McTavish through his podcast.

The two reminisce about Connor’s “Who Gives a Dram” podcast, which happens to be the first podcast Mike ever recorded during Whiskey Morgue’s infancy. Naturally, they pour McTavish Spirits’ flagship War Chief Bourbon while diving into life, horror, and the craft of McTavish whiskey.

Tune in as they share stories, laughs, and a few pours. 

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On this episode of Whiskey Morgue, Mike sits down for a drink with Lear Mason, the lead singer of the rising gloom-rock band Some Days Are Darker. They dive into the band’s freshly released LP, TV-MA, and explore Lear’s remarkable musical journey, including how this unique project came to life. The conversation uncovers how the band skillfully weaves themes of gothic romance and noir cinema into their sound, all fueled by Lear’s artistic vision and marketing expertise. Mike even makes the case for why Some Days Are Darker deserves a spot on every vampire movie soundtrack.

And of course, there’s whiskey. Lear reveals his personal connection to Frank August bourbon, explaining why it’s the perfect pairing for TV-MA and the superior alternative to Blanton’s. 

This episode is a long one, but it’s packed with epic stories and a lot of laughs. Go listen to TV-MA and catch them on tour in 2025! Cheers!

Stay Spooky! 

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In this episode, Mike sits down with writer, poet, journalist, and musician Marcel Feldmar to discuss his upcoming releases with Dead Sky Media. Including "Awkward on the Rocks", a story inspired by bar hopping and cocktail concoctions infused with spirits—both in the glass and from the underworld.

They also discuss Marcel's collaborations with Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, including their eerie short stories "We Brought Something Home From the Fire" and "I Have to Get Rid of This Guitar I Found", as well as the graphic novel series "Nights of Lono", now in development. Marcel opens up about releasing their stories on Reddit for free, curating the experience with music and videos to create an immersive, multi-sensory journey.

Plus, we talk drink pairings like his “Frankenhooker” whiskey, and the challenge of finding the perfect whiskey for Awkward on the Rocks. 

Let us know what you think of this weeks episode!

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Miles Munroe, the Master Blender of Westward Whiskey, for a conversation that blends two of their favourite things: whiskey and horror. Miles shares the story behind Westward Whiskey, from its origins to the unique processes that make it an award-winning standout in the American Single Malt world.

They also take a deep dive into Miles’ journey into the whiskey industry, hearing how his passion for the craft helped him carve out a name for himself. Naturally, drinking is involved as Miles walks Mike through a tasting of three distinct Westward expressions: Original, Pinot Noir, and Stout. What makes this tasting even more fun? They pair each expression with some of their favorite horror flicks!

Miles is not only a well of knowledge when it comes to whiskey, but also a true aficionado of horror - the trashier the better! Cool, charismatic, and a great storyteller, this conversation is one I truly enjoyed—and I think you will too.

Cheers, and Stay Spooky!

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Today Mike is talking with Dylan Beyer from Shanky's Whip, on the very first episode of the Whiskey Morgue Podcast. They are sipping on their own versions of the Whip or Treat together, while talking pairings and horror.

Have a Whip or Treat with us:

• 1 part Shanky’s Whip

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