On this episode Tom surprises Henry with his choice of whisky. The two discuss book pacing and plot promises along with what they have been reading.

Timestamps

Intro 0:00, Whisky (Hatozaki Pure Malt Blend) 2:00, Whisky Trivia 13:10

Books: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 20:25, Shogun by James Clavell (Spoilers @ 32:36), Discussion on book pacing and plot promises 35:35, Dune by Frank Herbert 49:35, The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie 1:01:35

Movies: Tom's thoughts on Black Widow film 1:05:45

Next books 1:07:32, Outro 1:13:04

Trying a new series of shorter length episodes focusing on whisky which will run alongside the  regular longer length episodes.

Henry is joined by his first guest on the podcast Tom from TheGreenWheel Gaming (not to be confused with regular co host "other Tom"). They go in-depth on Tom's connection to a new book and delve deep into spoilers and opinions on the new Black Widow movie. 

Timestamp

Intro 0:00, Guest Intro 1:15, Whisky (Glenfiddich 12) + Whisky Trivia 2:43, Book 18:50 Night Duty West End by David Okane

Movie Discussion Black Widow 43:26 (Spoiler discussion @ 56:00)

Outro 1:45:30 

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Night Duty West End by David Okane

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Words Over Whisky Episode 18, on this episode Henry and Tom try their first Campbeltown whisky whilst discussing their recent rereading of Lord of the Rings and their key takeaways from E3 2021. 

Timestamps 

0:35 Whisky + Trivia (Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour), 11:25 What was your first whisky?

Books: 20:10 The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, 35:40 Terry Pratchett books, 37:00 Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft, 39:45 Winter of the World by Ken Follett.

Gaming: 42:30 E3, 43:50 Horizon Forbidden West, 44:35 Ubisoft, 48:15 Square Enix, 51:05 Xbox and Bethesda, 59:40 Nintendo, 1:02:45 Elden Ring, 1:06:20 State of Play.

1:15:20 Books for next episode  

Episode 17 of the Words  Over Whisky podcast. The podcast that combines books and discussion over a glass of whisky. 

Timestamps 

Intro 0:00, Whisky (Connemara) 0:52, Whisky Trivia 7:05, Question First Book We Read 13:00

Books: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang 20:25 (Spoilers @ 25:30), Wayfinding by Michael Bond 31:13, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 34:35, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 36:00, The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman 40:21.

Next books 42:47

TV: Castlevania Season 4 45:18 (Spoilers @ 50:39), Love Death and Robots 57:40

Gaming: E3 predictions 1:00:10

Outro: 1:04:00

Episode 16

Timestamps

Whisky (Glengoyne Aged 10 Years) 1:55, Whisky Trivia 6:45

Books: Skulduggery Pleasant Dead or Alive by Derek Land 11:30 (Spoilers @ 21:50)

Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie 37:25 (Spoilers @ 42:40)

the War of Art by Steven Pressfield 53:20 

TV: Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1:19:25 (Spoilers @ 1:23:15)

On this episode Henry and Tom discuss a whisky and book tie in along with delving into their thoughts on the recent Marvel television series. 

Time Stamps

Intro 0:00, Whisky Trivia 1:25, Whisky (Wild Turkey Longbranch) 5:00

Books (Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 12:30, A Promised Land by Barack Obama 20:20, A Little Hatred and The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie 24:00, Wolf Brother Series by Michelle Paver 32:55, The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman 36:26, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 41:40)

Spotlight 47:00

TV (Wandervision 53:26 Spoilers@ 58:20, Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1:11:00 Spoilers@ 1:14:52) 

On this episode Henry and Tom discuss a whisky based film, their latest reads and the 25th Pokémon anniversary. 

Time stamps

Intro 0:00

Whisky Trivia 4:15

Whisky Tasting (Johnnie Walker Black) 8:30

Film Discussion - The Man Who Walked Around the World 13:10

TV - Last of Us TV cast announcement discussion 25:38, Wandervision (No spoilers) 32:24

Books - I Claudius by Robert Graves 37:05, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 38:46, I Claudius 47:33

Something New 55:05

Gaming - Pokémon anniversary announcements 1:00:53  

Welcome to 2021 in what we hope will be a better year Henry and Tom are back to try new whisky's and discuss their latest reads. (Recorded 25th January 2021).

Intro 0:00, Whisky Tasting 2:50 (Chivas Regal 12), Whisky Trivia 10:10

Books (12:55 The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny, 14:34 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, 29:37 The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, 35:30 Project Possible by Nimsdai Purja).

Games (40:50 Ghost of Tsushima, 57:10 Cyberpunk 2077)

Next books 1:06:25

On this end of year episode Henry and Tom do a wrap up of their favourite books and whiskies from 2020.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro + Whisky (Bowmore 12 year), 9:45 Whisky Trivia, 11:40 Top books from 2020 (12:00 Honourable mentions, 19:34 Top 3 of 2020) 33:56 2021 Reading Goals, 41:26 2020 Highlights (Shows and Podcasts, 47:46 Games) 59:08 Outro + Quote.