The Whiskey Boys Podcast

The Emperor's New Groove shouldn't exist. These whiskey's are delicious. This episode has a discussion about paradoxes if you listen to it. If you don't...then it doesn't. Listen Responsibly!

Shane just got a new VR headset and he's ready to show it off! The boys discuss current VR technology and how it might affect society in the future. Speyburn and Knob Creek are on the table (in Shane and Jon's homes, respectively).

!!Special Episode Alert!! Bryce Dunbar is here to be our first ever guest host! Jon is out of town this month, so Bryce swooped in to fill the gap in the meantime. We talked about every from suburban life to social media while enjoying a couple of delicious rye whiskeys, Sagamore Spirit and Bulleit Rye. Get ready for a lot of chuckles and dad jokes in this one! And remember: Listen Responsibly!

Shane wants to break free from the cold concrete city and get into the great outdoors, so for advice he turns to the other Whiskey Boy and outdoors guru- Mr. Jonathan Cole. The boys talk about necessary gear, physical fitness and some of the different activities you can embark on after lacing up those hiking boots. Bulleit Bourbon and Del Bac Classic are on the table! Listen responsibly!

Do you really want to relinquish control of your entire life to those chodes in Cupertino? No! Break free, my friends! There are other options out there! Do not allow them to convince you that they care! They do not! Anyway, we had some whiskey and stuff too. Listen responsibly.

Well, we definitely didn't see THAT coming. Big news in the Cowen house, plus Shane and Jon catch up on the other various goings on in their lives. Glasses...water...you know. The usual. Del Bac and Stone Hammer help to lubricate the conversation. Yeah, I said it. Enjoy responsibly.

Imagine being allowed to choose one skill to instantly become a master of. What would you pick? Cooking? Yo-Yo-ing? This is the question posed to the Whiskey Boys today. They also talk beard care and the dangers/convenience of facial recognition. Monkey Shoulder and Dalmore Cigar Malt are there to help them along.

What if there was a bunch of stupid stuff at the beginning of the episode and the editor just decided to leave it in? Enjoy. This week we're catching up, goofing off and sipping some damn good whiskey. Jon's got Hakushu, Shane's got Woodinville. Del Bac makes an unexpected appearance!

Crazy fires. Road rage. Election spam texts. All of these things are important. But you know what's also important? Skills. Just like, some skills.

Whiskey Boys hits the road as Jon travels to North Carolina to visit his sister and brother-in-law, Taylor and Trevor Jorg! Shane FaceTimed in for a chat about some very specific aspects of pregnancy, why it's best to buy sandals BEFORE going to the beach, and whether his dog will bark if he asks nicely. A special guest appearance by Cara Cowen as well! Maker's 46 and Tincup are the whiskeys of the day. Enjoy!

Shane and Jon discuss a very primal (and reasonable!) fear. Could YOU be convinced that your fear is not founded on logic, and therefore irrational? Sazerac Rye and Tin Cup are on the table.

Is it possible to record an episode by candlelight, with almost no battery power? Turns out it is! Tincup and Tower Station IPA for Shane, Eagle Rare and Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA for Jon.

It's been a couple weeks! Jon and Shane catch up a bit and talk about everything from sitcoms, to alcoholism, to proper AC techniques for your car on a hot day. Wild Turkey 101 and Bulleit Rye are on the table, with an assist from Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA.

Alright nerds, time to talk video games. In this episode Shane and Jon discuss the integration of professional gaming into the pro sports world, and debate whether these players should be referred to as "athletes." Eagle Rare, Redemption Bourbon and Founder's All Day IPA are on the table(s).

Come on down to The Sweaty Ginger neighborhood bar! Are you looking for the best beer selection, pool tables, and live music this town has to offer?? So are we! But, we do have a beer on tap (SanTan AZ style lager) and the guy just refilled the water cooler yesterday! We also have some darts! And while we did lose the board, if you can get a dart to stick in the brick wall we'll give you a free shot of either 1792 or Maker's 46....because that's all we have. We are open every day from 3pm-8:30pm because I have to work at my other job in the morning and I need my rest! We hope to see you soon!!

It's time for some FACTS, people! Jon has compiled a list of amazing facts about every subject for your (and Shane's) education and enjoyment. We also talk about the high cost of Apple products, and whether the tech companies should just combine into one monstrous tech blob to make our lives easier. Proper #12 Irish whiskey for Jon, and a little more Bulleit Rye for Shane.

He's a guy! Mr. Christian Wample joins us this week from Washington state to chat about his time in the Marine Corps, reminisce about his high school days with Jon, and of course, discuss the whiskey of the week. Still quarantining, still running a remote setup for the podcast. Jon and Wample had High West Rendezvous Rye, while Shane was drinking Bulleit Rye.

We had a blast having Cara on the show last week, so we've invited her back for another round! (Honestly she might stick around until quarantine ends!) This week we talked about hair and beards, as well as some of the places we'd like to travel to once vacations are a thing again. Recycled some whiskeys from previous episodes, including Jameson, Buffalo Trace and Grand Canyon Bourbon.

BREAKING NEWS!! We got Cara Cowen to be on the show. And it had nothing to do with the fact that social distancing has severely limited our guest options. NOT. AT. ALL. She's awesome! We talk about dating in an online world, Cara's current obsession with Animal Crossing, and even a bit about how she and Shane got together. It's a lovely episode about love and involving lots of alcohol for all parties. Michter's American for Jon, Jameson for the Cowens. 1 episode per week, at least until quarantine ends!

Hours, minutes, seconds...months, weeks, days...it is all quarantine. All of it. Time has never felt more like a construct. Ahem. This week we talk about dreams! Scary dreams, sexy dreams, weird dreams...all the dreams. Knob Creek and Maker's 46 are on their respective tables.

We just felt like it was time. Angel's Envy and Old Scout on the table.

In these uncertain times, it can be comforting to hear two guys talk about the normal things: video games, poop, and the finer details of watch collecting. Eagle Rare and Sazerac Rye join us for the shenanigans.

The one and only Bryce Dunbar joins us this week for some deep discussion about coffee, road trips, and fake teeth. The Monumental and Grand Canyon are on the table. 

Do you like surly Cox reps, birthday shenanigans in the Great White North, and ghost encounters while housesitting? How about Stagg Jr. or Michter's American Whiskey? Well none of that stuff is in this episode, so if you don't like it you're in luck.

Technology. Do we love it? Do we hate it? Technology has given us GIFs and vaping and podcasts, so it can't be all bad....right? Jon and Shane explore the various pros and cons of the technological revolution and are definitely completely sober by the end. Whiskey time has a Scotch theme, with three bottles on the table again.

Guest episode #2! Brandon Hodgeson joins us with some hard-hitting mixology questions, stories from his days as a Spanish-speaking banker and his thoughts on the merits of a firm handshake. We tried out a new format with the whiskey, tasting three different bottles this week!

Jon and Shane finally get a chance to sit down in the new year, and they use this opportunity to talk about home decor, coffee, and their individual goals for 2020. The whiskey of the day is E.H. Taylor.

It's our very first guest episode! Brenon joins us from Vancouver, BC to talk about band names, the Cybertruck, and about a million other things. The Dalmore Cigar Malt is the whiskey of the day.

It's the holiday episode! Jon and Shane discuss all things Christmas, from family traditions to their favorite Christmas carols. Some whiskey eggnog and discussion of extra large mirrors rounds out the evening.

In this episode Jon and Shane discuss their individual apocalypse readiness, ranging from EMP's to zombie hoards. But first, some tasting and discussion of the whiskey of the day and the joys of Tucson drivers.