Whiskey & Wisdom

Whiskey & Wisdom

Discussing life's most fascinating topics over a good glass of whiskey.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Plea Deals, Murder Cases, and the Reality of Criminal Defense

    Plea Deals, Murder Cases, and the Reality of Criminal Defense Cape Fear Criminal Defense joins Whiskey and Wisdom to break down how criminal cases really work. Drawing from his experience as a public defender, prosecutor, and defense attorney, he explains plea deals, burden of proof, jury selection, murder cases, North Carolina’s death penalty, and the real-world pressures of defending clients when everything is on the line. Chapter List 00:00 Welcome and guest intro 01:40 Allegedly and burden of proof 03:18 Penelope Project X tasting 06:05 Following a high-profile trial 08:36 Plea deals and sentencing reality 10:59 Death penalty in North Carolina 14:43 From prosecutor to defense attorney 18:53 Starting a private practice 21:37 Affording justice and public defenders 23:22 Law school background and trial training 25:09 Where he practices and conflict cases 26:59 Dismissed murder case and negotiations 30:54 Federal vs. state court differences 31:52 Federal jury duty and voir dire 33:12 Picking the right jurors 33:54 Courtroom characters 35:50 How to dress for court 40:05 Murder and violent caseload 44:01 Poverty, education, and crime 47:19 DA politics and turnover 49:14 Drug trends and fentanyl 53:32 Why defend the guilty 56:49 What success looks like 1:00:01 Testifying at trial 1:02:56 Career advice and burnout 1:04:44 Finding the firm 1:06:41 Socks and jury attention 1:08:20 Bourbon wrap-up

    1 h 9 min

  2. 1 ABR

    Insurance. Faith. Legacy. w/ Jacob Carroll

    High-Risk Auto, Underinsured Homes & Legacy: Insurance Wisdom with Jacob Carroll | Whiskey Wisdom Podcast On the Whiskey Wisdom Podcast, co-hosts Tyler and Chris welcome Jacob Carroll, owner and agent of Superior Insurance, while they sip a 115-proof Yellowstone barrel pick and discuss flavor, seasons, and living near the coast. Jacob shares his move from Florida to North Carolina after a seven-day water fast that brought clarity and led to a youth pastor role, then into sales and ultimately insurance, where a mentor encouraged him to start his own agency. He explains helping “harder to insure” drivers (DUIs, points, suspended licenses, credit impacts), rising underwriting scrutiny like unlisted household drivers, and why insurance is required with plates or mortgages. The conversation also covers widespread home underinsurance amid rising values and premiums, replacement cost estimating, ethics, claim realities, and Jacob’s view of success as family legacy, mentorship, and being present for his kids. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:52 Yellowstone Barrel Pick Tasting 02:40 Beach Life and Moving North 06:34 Fasting for Direction 09:11 From Car Sales to Insurance 14:28 Helping High Risk Drivers 20:22 Broker vs Underwriter Explained 23:33 Licensing Rules and New Drivers 26:11 Wilmington Traffic and Driving Culture 30:01 Road Rage Reality Check 31:41 Panic Buying Madness 33:08 Hurricane MRE Memories 35:37 Home Insurance Underinsured 43:16 Claims Limits Ethics 48:00 Advisor Mindset Shift 51:14 Defining Success Legacy 56:41 Mentors Modern Family 58:59 Whiskey Wrap Contact 01:01:27 Advice To Younger Self

    1 h 2 min

  3. 25 MAR

    The Bourbon Boom is Over

    The Quiet Shift Ending the Bourbon Boom The script explains how bourbon’s decade-long boom—marked by soaring prices, scarcity, secondary-market flipping, and “hunting” culture fueled by online communities—has begun to shift quietly rather than crash. Once overlooked in the 1980s and 1990s, bourbon surged in the early 2010s as consumers sought authenticity and tradition, turning hard-to-find bottles like Pappy Van Winkle and Weller into status symbols. Distilleries expanded and laid down record barrels assuming demand would keep rising, but aging delays mean today’s market is now facing millions of ready barrels while demand softens. Signs include bottles sitting longer, slower price increases, and declining secondary prices. Changing drinking habits—less collecting, more experiences, and more competition from tequila and ready-to-drink options—point to a reset: improved availability, stabilized prices, and renewed focus on enjoying the whiskey itself. 00:00 Bourbon Boom Peaks 00:49 How Hype Took Over 02:17 Scarcity and Secondary Market 03:20 Early Signs of a Shift 03:58 Barrel Glut Reality Check 04:44 New Drinkers New Trends 05:24 Reset and Enjoy Again 05:56 From Hype to Reality

    6 min

  4. 18 MAR

    UNFLTR: Podcasting, Business & Growth

    From Marine Aviator to Podcast Studio Owner: Rich Cardona on Unfilter, Podcasting for Business, and Client Acquisition Tyler and Chris Kellum host the Whiskey Wisdom Podcast at Unfilter in Wilmington with owner Rich Cardona, a retired Marine helicopter pilot who left Amazon, explored entrepreneurship, and built a podcasting and video business that evolved from remote work into a physical studio designed to make guests “just show up.” Chris shares tasting notes on E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof. Rich discusses enlisting then becoming an officer, early retirement after being grounded from flying due to a seizure, and the challenges of transitioning from military SOPs to civilian leadership. He credits Gary Vaynerchuk as a catalyst for starting interviews and highlights podcasting’s value for relationship-building and content output, but emphasizes realistic expectations and avoiding “podcasting by proxy.” Rich explains positioning podcasts for revenue by interviewing target decision-makers, cites a logistics client closing three deals after six interviews, shares quitting alcohol after a hangover before an interview, and describes Unfilter’s modular set design, rentals, and ideal client fit. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:24 Rich Cardona Backstory 01:28 Unfilter Studio Vibe 02:17 Whiskey Bottle Breakdown 03:25 Early Marine Retirement 05:16 Enlisted to Officer Mindset 07:10 Amazon Exit and Civilian Shift 10:52 Gary V Sparked Podcasting 14:47 Podcasting for Business Growth 18:01 Client Acquisition Podcast Strategy 23:28 Guest Experience and Prep Work 27:07 Co Host Dynamic and Olympics Tangent 30:29 Skating Like Gymnastics 30:50 Hangover Podcast Wakeup 34:40 Quitting Alcohol After 36:09 Drunk Podcast Lessons 37:37 Mocktails And Hop Water 39:06 Building A Modular Studio 43:16 Peerspace Documentary Booking 44:33 Should You Start Podcasting 48:18 Podcast Value For Business 52:26 Teleprompter As A Tool 53:56 Fixing A Stale Show 57:26 Success Family And Freedom 59:17 Advice Focus And Deep Work 01:01:18 Studio Rentals And Clients 01:02:44 Wrap Up And Photos

    1 h 3 min

  5. 4 MAR

    It's a Cinch! (Bar & Billiards)

    Inside Cinch: Wilmington’s New Billiards Bar with Cocktails, History, and Hands-On Buildout On the Whiskey and Wisdom Podcast, Chris Kellum and Tyler talk with Haley and Joe in a new location, Cinch in downtown Wilmington. Joe and Haley describe opening Cinch on December 5 after signing the lease in June and completing a roughly six-and-a-half-month buildout that transformed the former Christmas shops space, including extensive demolition and discovering historic features like 1960s dress boxes, a hidden salon in the basement, old deposit slips labeled “US Depository,” and brick walls. They discuss the concept as a high-end but casual hangout with four quality pool tables, a lounge and TVs, and a cocktail program featuring drinks like the Dirty Cinch, “We Should Start a Podcast,” and “Pony Up,” with seasonal additions. They share hours (4:30 daily; 12:30 weekends), free pool Monday–Tuesday 4:30–6 with two drinks, and closing times (12 weekdays, 1 weekends). 00:00 Welcome to Cinch 00:15 Meet Haley and Joe 01:10 Opening Date and Buildout 02:02 From Christmas Shop to Vision 03:05 Signature Cocktails Talk 04:50 From Rum Cow to Underfront 07:00 Why a Billiards Bar 09:03 What Cinch Means 11:30 Building History and Basement 13:05 Design Choices and DIY Build 16:24 Downtown History and Hidden Finds 19:05 Hours Specials and Popular Drinks 20:16 Custom Bar Art 20:56 Curated Cocktail Menu 22:32 Classic Cocktails Explained 24:20 Chain Restaurant Nostalgia 26:36 Why Food Quality Dropped 27:32 No Food and Ghost Kitchen 28:51 Selling vs Building Legacy 32:48 Building the Space 35:41 Pool Table Deep Dive 37:53 Wild Sports Tangent 40:38 Make Drinks and Wrap

    42 min

  6. 19 FEB

    Applied Faith Podcast: Stop Giving Up Chocolate for Lent

    In Tyler Yaw's newest project. He breaks down why Lent is so much more. Lent as the Original 40-Day Grit Challenge: Leaving the Arena for the Throne Tyler opens the Applied Faith Podcast by noting that Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent and challenges listeners not to treat Lent as a watered-down inconvenience or failed resolution. He frames Lent as a 40-day training ground meant to step out of cultural noise, “kill the flesh,” and create space for the spirit, describing fasting as an intentional rebellion against consumerism and instant gratification (endless scrolling, on-demand entertainment, and convenience). He introduces the “arena and the throne” concept: the gladiator mindset seeks applause in the cultural arena, while the kingdom mindset lives before God as the only true spectator, aligning with Jesus’ teaching to fast in secret. Tyler encourages listeners to use the next 40 days for quiet, disciplined formation and presents his 40-day Kingdom Challenge, built around eight daily disciplines designed to break reliance on the world and anchor participants to the kingdom. He invites listeners to join him, follow along with the daily podcast episodes, subscribe on YouTube, and participate in the community as they pursue resilience and faith leading up to Easter. 00:00 Ash Wednesday Kickoff: Why Lent Matters Again 01:00 Lent as the Original 40-Day Grit Challenge (Not a Diet) 01:44 Fasting as Rebellion Against Consumerism & Instant Gratification 02:41 Arena vs. Throne: Gladiator Mindset vs. Kingdom Mindset 04:00 Fasting in Secret: Leaving the Applause Behind 04:45 A Practical Framework: The 40-Day Kingdom Challenge 05:49 Use the Next 40 Days to Shift Your Trajectory (Join the Challenge) 06:51 Community + Subscribe: Building Applied Faith Together 07:31 Wrap-Up: Daily Episodes, Accountability, and Eyes on the Throne

    8 min

  7. 28 ENE

    Can The Whiskey Gurus Guess the Whiskey?

    Whiskey Tasting Adventures with Blind Barrels: Featuring Dr. Chris In this episode of the Whiskey and Wisdom podcast, co-hosts Chris Kellum and Tyler are joined by special guest Dr. Chris to explore the latest quarterly release from Blind Barrels. The trio embarks on a blind taste test of four distinctive bourbons and whiskeys, including a 12-year single malt and a cask strength wheat whiskey. Alongside the whiskey talk, Dr. Chris shares his journey into chiropractic care, his love for bourbon, and the special story behind some of his favorite bottles. The episode provides insider knowledge on whiskey tasting, engaging anecdotes, and a detailed discussion of each whiskey's flavor profile. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 00:42 Blind Barrels Quarterly Release Overview 02:13 Whiskey Tasting Begins 03:08 Guessing the Whiskey Details 06:51 Revealing the Whiskey and Personal Stories 10:30 Second Whiskey Tasting and Analysis 16:10 Chiropractic Journey and Personal Insights 19:25 Final Whiskey Tasting and Surprises 23:44 Surprising Whiskey Discoveries 25:42 Comparing Whiskey Experiences 26:26 Getting into Bourbon 28:13 Buffalo Trace and Other Favorites 29:09 Tasting Notes and Impressions 38:17 Whiskey Collection and Preferences 44:06 Setting Up the Perfect Whiskey Room 45:11 Conclusion and Farewell

    46 min

  8. 21 ENE

    Business & Burgers?

    This week we bring back Austin Wolfe, owner of Digital Wave Media. We discuss business, burgers, podcasting and more.

    1 h 9 min
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    Whiskey & Wisdom
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
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