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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:48:39
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios with April Catron, Brand Ambassador, and Junior Cecil,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:43:23
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief welcomes Jeffery Cole, Master Distiller at Wanderfolk Spirits in Oklahoma, for a conversation about craftsmanship, creativity, and the…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:01:52
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark flies solo to downtown Louisville to catch up with longtime friend Dan Callaway, Master Blender and Vice President of Product…
Nov 3, 2026 · 1:15:09
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief welcomes Todd Grube and Michael Higdon from The Houston Whiskey Social for a conversation about exceptional whiskey, the Houston whiskey…
Oct 27, 2026 · 1:38:29
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief welcomes Luis Martinez, founder of the Whiskey Valor Foundation, for a powerful conversation about service, sacrifice, brotherhood, and…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:13:17
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt welcome James Gerard of Barrel House Distilling Company to the studio for a long-overdue conversation about one of…
Oct 20, 2026 · 1:41:22
This week, we're celebrating a milestone that's been years in the making. 500 podcast episodes with Ol' Big Chief behind the microphone! That's right, folks! This isn't the 500th…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:18:30
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark heads to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. campus in Clermont, Kentucky, for a special one-on-one conversation with his good…
Oct 13, 2026 · 1:08:05
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes back Master Distiller Denny Potter of Potter Jane Distillery for the third installment in a series following Denny and Jane's…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:12:10
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark welcomes Stacy and Philip back to the Bourbon Life Studios for another entertaining Crew Episode. With Matt in Hawaii preparing…
Oct 6, 2026 · 1:20:39
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Kevin LeBlanc — The Bourbon Gator, one of the rising voices in the whiskey community. Kevin is a Southeast Texas whiskey…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:27:06
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt welcome back Owen Martin, Master Distiller at Angel's Envy, for his second appearance on the show and a wide-ranging…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:40:28
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with his good friend Dude Poole, author of The Men Who Made American Bourbon: Bourbon Barons Volume 1 , host of The Bourbon…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:13:39
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads north to New York's Hudson Valley to sit down with Paul Coughlin, founder of Taconic Distillery. Paul shares how Taconic got its…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:23:31
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt welcome back Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior Vice President of International Sales at Blackwood…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:21:31
This week on The Whiskey Trip, O'l Big Chief sits down with Monica Wolf, CEO of The Blending House, and Matt King, Director of Operations, for a conversation about bourbon,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:15:53
On this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by VisitLEX, Mark sits down with first-time guest Zane Brammell, founder of New Era Whiskey & Social Club, for a fun…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:27:51
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to Owensboro, Kentucky, for a conversation with Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador for Green River Distilling Company. Green…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:24:21
On this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by VisitLEX, Damon Thayer and Andre Regard, co-founders of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, return to the show for another fun…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:33:18
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with his good friend Nicholas Alphonso, founder of Guardian Coins. They were friends long before Guardian Coins became a…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:21:36
On this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by The 1933 Society, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, co-founders of Potter Jane Distilling Company, return for another fun and…
Aug 25, 2026 · 2:01:42
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Thomas and Nicholas Maas of Dancing Goat Distillery for a conversation about family, legacy and three generations of…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:09:53
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse, Mark and Matt are joined by John Wadell, Head Taster, Blender, and Single Barrel Curator at…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:35:44
"Life's storms have a way of clearing the trail. Fair weather friends disappear when the rain starts falling, but the ones who ride beside you through the storm, that's your…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:11:48
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt are joined by Diane Strong, Executive Director of Bourbon on the Banks, for a great conversation about the continued…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:20:25
The Whiskey Trip heads deep into the Texas Hill Country this week for a stop in Hye, Texas, and a conversation with Samantha Olvera of Garrison Brothers Distillery. Samantha…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:32:58
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark travels to Louisville to sit down with Steve Smith , Founder of Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co. , for a captivating conversation…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:16:06
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Heather and Derek Latzel of Porchlight Distillery in Mason, Texas, one of the newest members of the Texas Whiskey Trail.…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:17:43
On this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark and Matt welcome back two returning favorites and some of the most respected educators in the bourbon world: Peggy Noe Stevens…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:07:22
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery in Spicewood, Texas, to sit down with CEO and President Jordan Watters. Jordan shares the story…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:26:04
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark flies solo as host and welcomes back longtime friends and multi-time guests Barry and Tori Brinegar for a conversation that's…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:02:41
This week, Big Chief heads to the Texas Hill Country to visit Greg Standard, founder and owner of Standard Cooperage, the first full-scale cooperage in Texas. From towering white…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:32:17
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark is joined by Leah and Quint Pottinger , owners of Affinity Farms , for a fascinating conversation about the critical role…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:17:26
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief welcomes the incredible women of Whiskey Wenches Spirits Society for a conversation filled with history, friendship, and…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:09:17
Kyle Lloyd joins The Bourbon Life Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the world of whiskey and the path that ultimately led him to Preservation…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:19:28
This week, Big Chief sits down with McCauley Williams of Duck Club Bourbon to talk about one of the fastest-growing names in American whiskey and the philosophy behind the brand.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:31:53
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Allisa Henley, Master Distiller at AJ Bond Distillery, for a conversation rooted in Tennessee whiskey tradition, craftsmanship,…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:22:59
Ashley Barnes is back for her fourth appearance on The Bourbon Life Podcast , and as always, she brings plenty of insight, honesty, and exceptional whiskey along for the ride.…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:27:42
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Hemal Patel and Joe Godfrey of Patel Bourbon for a conversation about friendship, craftsmanship, and the journey of building a…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:33:19
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark welcome back fan-favorite guest David Mandell, Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, for his fourth…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:24:24
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Cody Stys from The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel, a one-of-a-kind whiskey destination located beneath one of Colorado's most…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:31:18
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark sit down with Reece Sims, Founder of Flavor Camp and a judge for the prestigious International Wine & Spirit…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:08:05
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief rides into Golden, Colorado, to sit down with Jason Pelle, Head Distiller at State 38 Distilling. As a fellow veteran and former…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:34:00
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief returns to Arvada, Colorado, for his third visit with Patrick Miller, founder and distiller of Talnua Distillery and a pioneer of…
May 26, 2026 · 1:14:43
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to Lyons, Colorado — the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park — to sit down with Craig Engelhorn from Spirit Hound…
May 22, 2026 · 1:29:43
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Matt & Mark welcome special guest Nikki King, Owner of Tannins & Proof Hospitality Consulting, for a fun, flavorful, and…
May 19, 2026 · 59:22
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief rides into the shadow of Pikes Peak to sit down with Paul Dunning from 13th Century Whiskey in beautiful Colorado Springs. Paul…
May 12, 2026 · 1:12:24
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief pulls back the curtain and introduces listeners to the woman behind the ride — Ms. Viv. For years, she's been the quiet strength…
May 5, 2026 · 1:28:53
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief rides into Houston, Texas to link up with the crew from The Noble Dram—a show that's built its reputation on exploring whiskey from…
May 1, 2026 · 1:17:43
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark and the Crew are back behind the mics for another laid-back Crew hang—just good bourbon, sharp takes, and the kind of…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:15:26
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief takes a ride with Mark Rucker from the The Bourbon Life Podcast—a show built on one simple truth: bourbon isn't just something you…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:12:31
This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief sits down with Preston Wall for a ride that goes beyond the glass, diving into service, sacrifice, and the power of real…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:21:50
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and the Matt sit down with Bennett Clark, President, and Royce Blevins, Lead Founder, of Burnt Tavern Bourbon from William…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:23:55
This week, Big Chief takes you on a ride that doesn't just sip whiskey… it digs it straight out of the dirt and pours history into your glass. The show kicks off with a bold pour…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:23:35
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt sit down with Randy Prasse, President & COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, for a great conversation about one of the…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:05:06
Big Chief takes you deep into the heart of Texas whiskey country with Jake Clements , the man behind one of the most authentic gatherings in the Lone Star State—the Texas Whiskey…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:27:53
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and the crew are back in the studio for a laid-back, no-guest hang—just good bourbon, good stories, and plenty of unfiltered…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:06:13
This week, Big Chief heads out West to Fallon, Nevada and sits down with the heart and soul behind Frey Ranch Distillery, founders, farmers, and distillers, and husband and wife…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:08:18
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief rolls into the rhythm, heat, and soul of New Orleans with Kevin Alker, owner and distiller of Old Alker Distillery. This one hits…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:12:07
On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Anthony DeYoung from Three Chord Bourbon, a brand founded by legendary guitarist Neil Giraldo. Built on the rhythm…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:16:09
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes the ride with Dina Coker, founder of Lythgoe Bourbon, and Steffani Scheurich, the brand's Master Blender. Together they…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:10:36
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners for a ride to Bryan, Texas to sit down with Caleb Clanton, founder and distillery manager of Hush & Whisper…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:20:47
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , the entire TBL Crew is back together for a laid-back but lively roundtable that feels like you're hanging out in the studio with the…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:24:52
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners for a ride to San Antonio to sit down with Tim Crofton, the distiller behind Ranger Creek and a fellow Army…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:23:35
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with President Mark Shilling and Head Distiller Brandon Onstott of Maverick Distilling for a conversation built on Texas…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:38:29
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark and Matt welcome Barry and Tori Brinegar into The Bourbon Life Studios for a conversation that's equal parts bourbon history,…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:27:54
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief sits down with Emiliano A. C. Guajardo, Head Distiller at Still Austin Whiskey Co., and Samantha Olvera, Distiller at Garrison…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:48:39
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios with April Catron, Brand Ambassador, and Junior Cecil, Co-Founder/Owner, of…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:20:26
Big Chief takes the ride to Henderson Kentucky and sits down with Zach Hargis and Master Distiller Jacob Call for a deep and honest conversation about the resurrection of Silk…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:16:02
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief sits down with April Weller Cantrell, widely known throughout the whiskey world as The Bourbon Baroness. A trusted voice in…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:25:27
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great conversation…
Jan 20, 2026 · 58:34
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the rolling hills of East Tennessee to sit down with Stephen Callahan for a straightforward, no nonsense conversation about…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:18:43
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios hanging out with our good friend and Bourbon Life Crew Member, Chad Watson,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:14:32
On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Clinton Dugan, co-founder and master blender of Short Barrel Bourbon out of Atlanta. Clinton dives into his approach…
Jan 11, 2026 · 1:31:03
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios hanging out with one of their favorite people in the Bourbon industry, the…
Jan 6, 2026 · 47:39
On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the North Georgia mountains to sit down with distiller Randy Stamey at SharpTop Distilling Company in Jasper. The…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:51:26
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief pulls up a chair with his brother Little Feather for a no-nonsense, end-of-year sit-down rooted in family, flavor, and…
Dec 24, 2025 · 1:22:09
On this special holiday episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Doc Brown Farm and Distillery founders Amy Brown and Paige Dockweiler for a conversation rooted in…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:10:05
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the entire Bourbon Life Crew gets together for their Christmas Spectacular and The 15 Blinds of Christmas. The Crew discusses the…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:00:49
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with old friend and master distiller Lee Kennedy of Leiper's Fork Distillery for a conversation rooted in…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:04:41
Featuring Distillers Laurie & Bernard Quandt On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the rugged granite country of Llano, Texas, to spend the day with…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:22:16
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to the heart of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, where music, history, and whiskey all share the same…
Nov 25, 2025 · 57:19
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to North Conway, New Hampshire, to visit Cathedral Ledge Distillery and sit down with…
Nov 18, 2025 · 52:09
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief steps into one of the most impressive private whiskey sanctuaries in Texas, Kevin Hemingway's Hemingway House of Bourbon. Built on…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:03:01
This week, Big Chief heads into the rough-and-rowdy heart of Fort Worth, Texas, where legends were born and outlaws once ruled the night. Deep in the infamous Hell's Half Acre,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:01:37
This week, Big Chief sits down with Mike Sherman, one of the owners of Vendome Copper & Brass Works, the legendary Louisville-based company that has been crafting copper stills…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:12:40
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Troy Bolotnick, Founder & CEO, of Filmland Spirits. They talk with Troy about his past…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:02:52
This week, Big Chief rolls into Augusta, Kentucky, to sit down with one of bourbon's baddest trailblazers, Master Distiller Alex Castle of Augusta Distillery. And y'all, this…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:09:50
This week on The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief welcomes Heath Trigg, the owner and founder of The Heritage Flag Company and the newest sponsor of The Whiskey Trip. Based in North…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:05:12
This week, Big Chief takes The Whiskey Trip deep into the beating heart of Branch, Louisiana, where faith, family, and providence have tilled the same soil for generations. Here…
Oct 7, 2025 · 51:21
This week, Big Chief takes a heartfelt ride on The Whiskey Trip with two remarkable guests — Seth Fuston, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Co-Founder & President of Staves of Honor,…
Sep 30, 2025 · 1:05:00
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Todd Grube and Dominic Sung to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Houston Whiskey Social. We kick things off with a…
Sep 23, 2025 · 1:04:25
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is joined by whiskey researcher and writer Jacob Kiper for a conversation about what's coming next in the world of…
Sep 19, 2025 · 1:13:06
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Jason Brauner, Co-Founder & Master Blender, of Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys. They…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:04:29
This week, Big Chief heads to the Lowcountry to sit down with Burnt Church Distillery President Chris Crowe and Head Distiller Peter Thompson in Bluffton, South Carolina.…
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:20:10
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Owner/Chef Ruth Osterman and Chef Jessica Faulhaber from La Bonne Vie in Lexington,…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:00:28
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast , Big Chief welcomes Caleb, the TX Whiskey Geek, for a conversation that celebrates the bold and innovative world of Texas Whiskey. In the…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:29:57
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Michael Nanula, CEO, and Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker, from Three Chord Bourbon. They…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:01:51
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip , Big Chief heads back to Houston to sit down with Master Distiller Julian Giraldo and Brand Manager Mike Cosby of Giant Texas…
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:15:46
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation…
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