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We're back with TJ Payne!  This time, we are talking about the narrator of the Intercepts audiobook, Mr. Joe Hempel.  We've listened to a lot of his narrations. So, to be able to talk with an author that has worked with the man behind the voice is a great way to cap off the interview.  Once again, thanks to TJ for being our guest on the show!

Introducing Reed Hastings on Unlearning Leadership: From Netflix to the Mountain from Unbossing. Follow the show: Unbossing Reed Hastings built Netflix from a DVD-by-mail startup into a global entertainment empire — and then did something most founders never do: he walked away. In this first episode of Unbossing, hosts Rishad Tobaccowala and Drew Ianni sit down with Reed for a candid conversation about the leadership principles he'd keep, the ones he'd rewrite, and what he's learned building something entirely new. Reed opens up about the famous Netflix Culture Memo — what it got right, what it got wrong, and why, if he could do it again, he'd lead with the heart. Now on the board of Anthropic and developing Powder Mountain into a private ski community in Utah, Reed reflects on the shift from the digital to the very physical — and what that's taught him about culture, community, and starting over. This is a conversation about unlearning the rules that made you successful, so you can build something even better.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

This is our last author interview of the season.  TJ Payne is a highly celebrated horror author with a dual career in screenwriting for movies and shows you've actually seen.  Go look it up! TJ has over a roughly 15 years of writing experience in two adjacent industries.  He is funny, insightful, kind, and brings with him a huge amount of experience and perspective for authors and readers alike.  For our beverage this evening, we dive into our own collection to bring out our first infinity bottle which we have labeled "A Fine Mess".  Learn more about inifinity bottles during the show, and later in our brand new official BBB Newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter HERE And don't forget we have MERCH.

This year, BBB got to be the official podcast of of The Vine's 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Fest in Grayslake, IL.  It was fantastic.  We had a tent of our own with a pop-up recording studio, and we got to talk to both attendees and vendors.  We've selected a bunch for you to hear. If you want to get advanced notice about Season 7, some of the events that we are planning for the new year, or articles about some our favorite authors and labels, be sure to JOIN THE NEWSLETTER

We're back with Jim Butcher's first novel in his Dresden Files series, to talk a little more about the Red Court of Vampires.  We will also be reminiscing about the delicious flavors of Dark Arts Whiskey House Bourbon with Mizunara wood staves

Tonight's episode is roughly 25 years in the making as the boys review Storm Front, book 1 in the Dresden Files series.  This entire series is just fun with fantastic characters, story arcs, and world building.  Speaking of fantsastic character and world building, tonight's bourbon is Hard Truth Bourbon, aged with Mizunara wood staves.  This is some pretty amazing stuff.  We think you will like all of it.

We're back with Kari Pohar and her book. "Cassandra Seer: Psychic On The Run".  In this oopsisode, we talk about the infamous Mrs. Koch.  To make that bit of story a bit sweeter (and spicier) we go back to a special bottle of Whiskey Acres we've tried in the past.  Listen in to find out about it all.

Kari Pohar is an author here in our local community.  Her latest novel is "Cassandra Seer: Psychic on the Run", and on this episode, Kari sits down with BBB to talk all about it.  She even tries her first sip of bourbon!  The story takes place in The Wisconsin Dells, and so it's only appropriate that our pairing is Driftless Glen Port Barrel Finished Bourbon.  Like the bourbon, the story is all the best parts of Wisconsin wrapped up in a tale that is spooky, funny, and heartfelt.  We think you're going to love both.

We're back with Brett Connors from Castle & Key to answer the all important question in 15 minutes or less.  What does a Wizard do all day anyway?

On this episode, we have the privilege of speaking to Brett Connors, Lead Blender & Wizard, at Castle & Key. Brett is a fascinating guy.  He's a mix of technical knowledge and personal experience wrapped in the gift of being a storyteller. We had a great time speaking with Brett, and we think you will love it too.  To learn more about Castle & Key, go here.   Classic Spirits Reimagined in Kentucky – Castle & Key And as always.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/collections/beards-books-bourbon

We're back to spend a little more time to talk about the shenanigans from "In The Still of the Night" by David L. Golemon. Our beverage of choice is Dark Arts Whiskey House Straight Kentucky Bourbon with Mizunara wood staves.

Earlier in the season, we talked about "The Supernaturals" by David L. Golemon.  We loved it!  We loved it so much, we grabbed the sequel and started reading.  And that's what we have on this episode. "In the Still of the Night" by David L. Golemon brings back to the ghost hunting team of The Supernaturals, and we can't wait to talk about it! Our companion spirit is "A Midwinter Night's Dram" presented by High West!  We tried to feature this bottle in a previous episode that was eaten by digital demons. So, we're extremely happy to talk about it here on this episode.

We're back with the delightful Cameron Sullivan, author of "The Red Winter".  We spend a little time talking about Joan of Arc, and revisiting Starward Whisky with a twist in the form of Pinhook.  Pull up a chair. Get yourself a glass. We're about to get medeival...well...not really, but it sounded great. And as always.... COME CHECK OUT OUR MERCH. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO DO IT. https://jamintshirts.com/collections/beards-books-bourbon

On this episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking with debut Novelist Cameron Sullivan to talk about his New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestselling novel, "The Red Winter".  It is a lusciously dark and complex tale of deeply rich characters against the backdrop of the most infamous killings of 18th Century France.  After you're done listening to the interview, find out more about the book and where to buy it here. The Red Winter Our whiskey this time around will be Starward Twofold Whisky, which is appropriate since not only is the whisky and the author from the same nation, but the same city as well.   And as always.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/collections/beards-books-bourbon

We're back with Sam Bergren from Still Austin to talk about one of their expressions that his highly sought and hard to find. Once again, thanks so much to Sam and the folks at Still Austin for making these two episodes happen.   And as always.... WE HAVE MERCH! MERCH! MERCH! https://jamintshirts.com/collections/beards-books-bourbon