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In this episode, two timelines collide. Something must have happened.  We thought we recorded this once before, but upon looking, there was nothing.  We recorded again, and now there are fragments of the ghost of a show inside the episode! This week we are getting scared to death with "There is no Antimemetics Division" by QNTM.  This story is like a British spy novel set in the universe of cosmic horror with a decidedly 21st Century feel.  It is terrifying, crushing, and awe inspiring.  We love it. Appropriately enough, we're pairing it with The Devil's Tower from Redwood Empire, an equally mysterious and awe inspiring high rye bourbon whiskey.   To learn more about QNTM and his work, check out HERE To learn more about Redwood Empire, check out HERE AND DON'T FORGET WE HAVE MERCH!  This week's featured item is THIS.

We're back with Joe O'Sullivan from Minden Mill, and the book "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury.  In this oopsisode, Joe poses a very interesting question about our story, one that could be a very pertinant one for many other works of literature and art.  Will this story survive the Digital Age?  Come and take a listen as we go deep on the philosophy as well as our bottle of Minden Mill American Single Malt.

On this very special episode, we are joined by Joseph O'Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling.  Joe sits down with us to talk about estate distilling, Minden Mill, and perhaps most importantly, our book to review.  It turns out Joe loves reading, and one of his very favorite books is "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury. Our tasting will be, of course, Minden Mill.  Learn more HERE WE HAVE MERCH. You can check it out HERE. Let us know what you think, and what you might want to see offered!

And in this one, we get an explanation about our mystery beverage FROM THE FUTURE!!!

We're back to talk about King Sorrow, and with a special mystery whiskey FROM THE FUTURE.

On this episode of BBB, we return to the universe of Stephen King and Joe Hill in  King Sorrow" by Joe Hill.  A tale of a group of friends you attempt to create the impossible, and then try to make a deal with it.  Careful watch you wish for. WIshes come true, not free, and no good deed goes unpunished. Our pairing on this episode is Virginia Distillery American Single Malt Whisky To learn more about Virginia Distillery, take a gander HERE To see more of Joe Hill and his books, wander on over HERE

We're back with H.M. Lawson, author of "Mystery In Mapleton".  In this oopsisode, or inter-oops-a-view, we talk to Hillary about her boutique plublishing company. We also get her to try some more whiskey. KOVAL's Thresh & Winnow Millet whiskey.   If you'd like to see more about her publishing company, click HERE.   To read more about Thresh & Winnow, click HERE. 

On this episode, we sit down with local Author, HM Lawson and her book "Mystery in Mapleton".  Out bourbon selection is The Devil's Whip from 3 Floyds Distilling. It was an absolute delight to sit down and chat with Hillary about writing, storytelling, childhood experiences, and how they all relate to her book.  The story is fun and fast paced in a slow paced world.  Evoking images of long summers spent outdoors with friends, this book is a great read for all members of the family, not just the kids!   For more on HM Lawson and her book, go HERE To see more about 3 Floyds, crack your devil's whip HERE

We're back with Will Woodington, National Brand Ambassador for Chicken C**k Whiskey. In this oopsisode, we talk about 170th anniversary of the Chicken C**k name.

The art of story comes in many forms. Books and tales. Songs and poetry. There is also story in the things we do. The objects (and liquids) that we touch.  On this episode, Stephen and Mark interview Will Woodington, National Brand Ambassador for Chicken C**k Whiskey. In this first of a series of interviews for Season 6, Mr. Woodington will tell us the story of the Chicken C**k name, the people behind it, it's history, and what it is doing today.   For our sampling, we will explore three different offerings from Chicken C**k, luxuriating in the flavors of history, hard work, and passion that goes into the creation of these fantastic whiskies.   Visit the Chicken C**k website HERE.

Stephen and Mark get lost again with Wanderers by Chuck Wendig.  To help them guide their own home (or detour them into the future) they will revisit Town At The Edge of Tomorrow from Filmland Spirits   Chuck Wendig Filmland Spirits

SEASON 6 PREMIER! For the first episode of Season 6, Stephen and Mark visit one of their favorite destinations, the end of the world.  They'll meander their way toward it in the novel Wanderers by Chuck Wendig. A trip to the apocalypse needs an appropriately named beverage.  Tonight's bourbon is Bloody Butcher by Whiskey Acres.

Be sure to listen all the way to the end. Stephen wants to make sure you know how much he likes this.