The Distillery

In this episode we do our very best to hash out the struggle in dealing with celebrity deaths. Why is it so hard when we don't even know them in person? Why does it affect so many people? What do we do after we lose a celebrity? Its not all giggles and chuckles but its a healthy conversation about a real experience.

This is our annual Oscars episode but this time done as a review. We go over the major categories, our opinions on the films and actors, the winners, the losers, and the cultural implications for all that took place on this year's show. If you like movies, you'll enjoy this episode.

This is just a quick announcement for a couple of projects we are launching. We are also reconnecting with you here on The Distillery as this is just the first of several episodes coming from us. Thank you for hanging in there with us.

Deconstruction is the topic of conversation today and its a big one. We had a great deal of fun researching and discussing how the word deconstruction is used to today, its origins, its benefits, and challenges. We hope you enjoy it!

Here it is! Our Best Albums of 2021 podcast. Please see the description for album links: Brian's Top 5: 5. Slow Corpse - Bite Your Tongue 4. Low - Hey What 3. BROCKHAMPTON - Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine 2. Lucy Dacus - Home Video 1. Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic Tom's Top 5: 5. Exodus - Persona Non Grata 4. Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm 3. Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power 2. Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic 1. Natalie Bergman - Mercy Brian's Honorable Mentions: Olivia Rodrigo - Sour Tyler the Creator - Call Me if You Get Lost Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days Joy Oladokun - In Defense of My Own Happiness Robert Finley - Sharecropper's Son Naked Raygun - Over the Overlords Lil' Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert Tom's Honorable Mentions: Limp Bizkit - Still Sucks Liz Phair - Soberish Lorde - Solar Power

Have you ever contemplated your gifting's or abilities? Have you ever been frustrated with people or celebrities that seem to resent their own ability and success? Well we chose to view this as an opportunity to pick apart this frustration and turn it into an encouraging conversation about embracing what we're good at so we can uplift others and include them as equal value contributors in this life we all share. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hHUiDe461VUoTHnsplRYs?si=b0a55d19b6614436

In this episode we discuss the recent Vaccine mandate in our state and the many different aspects of how this impacts us. It is a very fair and balanced discussion on a challenging topic and we hope you enjoy it. https://open.spotify.com/track/7bLiOJtUpzZ1AIBFtCRQYk?si=09884d284ab84a2c

We just wanted to share with you a few of our current favorite things. Specifically movies, music, books, and podcasts we think you should check out. Enjoy! Music Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power Liz Phair - Soberish Natalie Bergman - Mercy The Rolling Stones - anything and everything Lucy Dacus - Home Video Joy Oladakun - In Defense of My Own Happiness Kanye West - Donda Movies/TV The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Loki Dave (Season 2) Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Season 2) The Suicide Squad Val Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed Turning Point (Netflix Documentary Series) Luca Woodstock '99 Books Fish! - Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, John Christensen Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blindners to Better Understand the Bible - Brandon J. O'Brien, Randolph Richards Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good - Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain - Oliver Sacks James Acaster's Classic Scrapes - James Acaster Podcasts Bad Cops The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Bardstown

We had the great privilege to interview Jon Bristow on his exciting upcoming online radio channel Ascent.fm. Please listen to this interview, get excited about music that inspires, sign up to be part of the collective, and even participate in the GoFundMe at #JoinTheClimb. We couldn't be more excited for the upcoming launch of this great station. Enjoy and share! http://www.ascent.fm/

We are very excited to bring you the start of Season 2 of The Distillery Podcast. In this episode we share some of the exciting things to come and some of the new ways we hope to share content with you. Enjoy! P.S. We will be sharing links to songs which are the influence for our episode titles. Here is the first ;) https://open.spotify.com/track/4HjwGX3pJKJTeOSDpT6GCo?si=e0a505d83c95472f

It may be a bit late but we are proud to present our picks for each of our top 5 movies of the 2020-21 awards season. We have a great discussion on the importance of film as art and showcase these movies as examples. Hope you enjoy!

Hello Friends and Family! In this episode we discuss Critical Race Theory. What it is, how it is perceived, how it is used/weaponized by political sides and special interests, and specifically how it is being debated in public education. We also take a moment to give a shout out to a very special friend and fellow podcaster Erik Freiburger. Give it a listen, send us your comments, and head over to Inception of Wonder to check out Erik's podcast too.

Its time to honestly discuss the current trend toward making our "personal liberties" the new god we serve. We think accountability is needed and have share our convictions on this topic. Please give it a listen and share your thoughts.

In this latest episode we decided to have an honest and data driven conversation about guns in America. We do our best to present the information with honesty and also share our hearts with vulnerability. Please give it a listen and share your thoughts. Enjoy!

In this brief episode we share our thoughts on the verdict of the Derek Chauvin case. Concepts like justice, accountability, honor, and hope play a significant part in our conversation and we hope these ideas re-kindle the dormant embers of dignity which seem to have been on hiatus in our culture. Enjoy!

Homelessness and the many displaced individuals living anywhere they can. What do we do to help, clean, legislate, police, and understand the situation? Well, we talk about it honestly and vulnerably. We hope this discussion provokes you to strive toward sympathy.

In this episode we have an honest and open conversation discussing the merits or problems associated with church traditions, rituals, and expressions. Easter is fast approaching and we have plenty of experience/baggage to sort through. We end up in a very positive place and hope you will join us for the journey. Enjoy!

What do we do when our heroes fall? What do we do when those heroes are leaders in the faith? Brian and Bigboy discuss these questions and a whole lot more in this latest episode. Enjoy and share.

In this episode we spend some time discussing the ramifications of COVID and shut-downs on our mental health. We spend most of our time brainstorming how to care for our youth during these trying times. Hope its helpful. Enjoy friends.

"Cancel Culture" and the real need for accountability often battle it out for supremacy on the internet and we discuss this and how these two phenomena serve a purpose and need checks and balances. We hope it encourages thought and conversation. Enjoy!

Jan. 6, 2021 marks a dark moment in our nation's history. This podcast is dedicated to the good work that is being done in the face of such darkness. We decided to share our hearts but to lead with love. Enjoy.

We are back with another AMAZING interview with our dear friends Mike and Emily Green. We discuss the identity crisis our country is going through and how we can participate in that life giving work with empathy and compassion. Enjoy!

For our last big episode of 2020 we try and tackle the challenging reality which is the church's historically poor response to dealing with brokenness and trauma. Don't think we aren't attempting to be constructive because we most definitely are. We hope to spark a change from the inside as we believe we can do better. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts.

A year ago we presented our top 5 albums of 2019 and this year we upped our game. Here are each of our top 10 albums of 2020. These are some EXCELLENT recommendations for anyone that loves music.

Thank you all for joining us on 1 whole year of The Distillery podcast! We are beyond grateful and so excited for what the future may hold. Join us as we celebrate the year past and look forward to the year ahead.

Do you suffer from a prolonged election? Well we here in the USA do too and in this episode we discuss the current realities of our recent elections. There is plenty to talk about and some of it is even hope-inducing. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had the great opportunity to interview Ed Sargent, longtime tour manager for Maynard Ferguson and also tour manager/tour coordinator for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. What an inspirational story he has?! He is a lot of fun and this interview is filled with hope and positivity. Enjoy friends!

Southern Oregon endured a painful fire season. Thousands were displaced and many of them lost homes in the process. This is an episode of catharsis and remembrance. We share our version of the experience and then give a fun fire inspired playlist to rock out to. We are Southern Oregon strong and we will rebuild! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we discuss the fact that disagreement between friends is getting harder and harder and offer some ideas on how to make things better. Hope you get as much out of listening as we did in the discussion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We share what shows we have been watching since COVID took so many of our other forms of entertainment away. Its a pretty good list and we'd love to hear what you've been watching too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we discuss the new reality we are all facing which is distance learning for our K-12 students. We have several points of view to share as we have kids in public, private, and homeschool settings. Enjoy and know we are in this together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is America great? Have we been great? What makes a country great and can we ever get there? We consider these questions with hope and enthusiasm and hope you will too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian and Tom have a pretty meaty conversation about the pull toward joining or avoiding groups and conspiracies without researching them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We share our picks for the worst sophomore albums by bands or artists that showed so much promise out of the gate. Its a fun look back on dashed hopes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we decide to blow up our preconceived notions of the purpose of rebellion in both the Biblical narrative and in our lives. No big deal! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys are back to share what they believe are the 5 best debut albums of all time. Like usual, they aren't wrong. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy decided to crack the code on "trigger" words and using words as weapons. The conversation was beneficial for both of them and they hope you enjoy it too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The guys share time with local businessman, author, and filmmaker Laz Ayala to discuss https://www.illegaltheproject.org/ and hear his story of immigration from El Salvador to USA. Such a blessed time of learning and listening. We hope you enjoy and please visit his website to learn more about the project. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy have the great privilege to interview Mike and Emily Green as they discuss race issues in America. Its a longer episode but worth the time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy lock horns as they argue over who is the GOAT in several different categories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back with an official podcast and this time we discuss censorship. Does it have a place in American society? Does it have a place in the church? Is it right or is it wrong? We get into it. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This was a real treat! We got to interview the Program Director for TMTO which is Teen Musical Theater of Oregon. Cailey is such a bright personality and definitely strives to add to the beauty of the world we're living in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy enjoy an interview with Mark Anderson, Lead Pastor at Ashland Christian Fellowship here in Southern Oregon. It does our hearts good to know there are people out there in church leadership that just want to love on others! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy interview the Rogue Valley's very own youtube children's programming celebrity about his show The Quester and who/what/why motivates him to create and inspire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pannell and Bigboy play the ultimate game of fantasy. We dream up our own post-covid concert festival and explain the whole thing to you in hopes to stoke the fires of hope and anticipation for better days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are very excited to bring you a desert island playlist unique to our times. What if you were ONLY allowed to grab 5 records from your collection? What would they be and why? Well, these are the questions we discuss. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are BACK! In this episode we discuss some of the things and memories of our happy glory days. Its good to count your blessings and remember the things that make you smile. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Now's as good a time as any to watch these 10 movies. We each picked 5 and shared them in hopes that it would encourage some good viewing options for you during these lock-down days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Well folks, it happened. We lost our danged minds. This episode is ONLY intended to bring a smile to your face as we put together a playlist of songs relating to our national pandemic. Don't take it too seriously ;) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We decided to just sit down and record. The topic is COVID-19 and how it is affecting us and how we're handling it. We chose to be real and share. Hope its relatable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bigboy and Pannell share some thoughts on dreams and how/if they came to life. What started as a "What did you want to be when you grew up?" conversation morphed into a deeper discussion on dreams and how they are sometimes hard to come by. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app