Old Fashioned Friendship

Robert & Brandon
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Two friends. Twenty years of memories. One bottle at a time. Join lifelong buddies Brandon and Bobby as they pour a glass of bourbon and take a spirited walk down memory lane. Each episode features a new bourbon tasting—complete with honest notes and a touch of amateur flair—paired with hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally outrageous stories from their shared past. Whether you're a whiskey lover, a story buff, or just here for the laughs, pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. It’s time to toast to friendship, flavor, and a few bad decisions.

  1. APR 3

    EP 44 Widow Jane, Pollen Pain, and the Great Candy Debate

    Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, the guys crack open Widow Jane: The Vault 15‑Year, a limited‑release bottle finished in Mediterranean oak “sacred to Zeus” — which immediately sends them down a rabbit hole of mythological wood, tasting legs, and why this bourbon somehow manages to be both flavorful and bone‑dry at the same time. From there, the conversation swerves into Blind Barrels, including a recap of a recent blind tasting, the master blender who jumped on their livestream, and why a 94% rye blend convinced one of them to buy a bottle on the spot. (And yes — the OFFCAST10 code gets mentioned more than once.) Then things get beautifully off the rails: • A full breakdown of 3D‑printing struggles, clogged nozzles, and the birth of an RFID‑enabled bottle opener • A passionate, borderline‑emotional rant about Virginia pollen, Benadryl naps, and why every car becomes yellow • A deep dive into candy rankings, from S‑tier Take 5s to the existential disappointment of Three Musketeers • Childhood snack strategies, pizza‑roll warfare, and the eternal question: Do you eat pumpkin seeds with or without the shell? It’s classic Old Fashioned Friendship energy — bourbon, chaos, nostalgia, and absolutely zero ability to stay on topic. Stick around for the final verdict on Widow Jane’s Vault, updates on TikTok growth, and a reminder to check out the merch sale and Blind Barrels partnership. Cheers, and drink responsibly. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  2. MAR 28

    EP 43 Brandon Builds, Bobby Breaks, Lucky 13 Saves the Day

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 43 opens with Brandon knee‑deep in home‑renovation glory, proudly transforming his office into a functional adult space—while simultaneously printing enough painter’s triangles to build a small, structurally sound pyramid. Bobby, newly indoctrinated into the 3D‑printing cult thanks to Brandon’s hand‑me‑down printer, immediately tests the limits of Hobby Lobby filament and his own patience. Between the smell of PLA and sawdust, the bourbon gods smile. Brandon hits the ABC store jackpot and walks out with Widow Jane Lucky 13, a bottle so good it nearly distracts them from the fact that neither of them has any business starting new hobbies. The chaos includes: Brandon’s office glow‑up and the existential joy of “finally getting shit done”Bobby’s first steps into 3D printing, featuring: bad filament, worse decisions, and a surprising amount of optimismRandom dudes at the liquor store taking pictures of Brandon’s hoodie like he’s a bourbon influencerThe ongoing bourbon‑collection crisis and the dream of a real studio barA full Lucky 13 tasting that turns into a love letter to Widow JaneA perfect blend of projects, pours, and two friends spiraling into new hobbies with the confidence of men who absolutely should not be trusted with power tools or limited releases. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  3. MAR 20

    EP42 From A. Smith Bowman to Caiseal: Tours, Tasting, and Total Audio Failure

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the “secret” episode — the one we didn’t plan, didn’t schedule, and only made because March decided to body‑slam us. Between distillery tours, merch drops, and a car crash, we’re finally catching our breath long enough to tell the story. We kick things off at A. Smith Bowman, where we somehow ended up with a private‑feeling tour, a ghost sighting, and a crash course in how single‑barrel bottling really works. Holly delivered a tour so good it ruined all future tours… and right in the middle of all that magic, we discovered our microphones were absolutely, completely, irreversibly broken. Nothing says “professional podcasters” like realizing your audio gear died at the exact moment you’re recording in a historic distillery. Then we headed to Caiseal, where we tasted everything they make, hung out with the head distiller, and recorded a full episode in their speakeasy — this time with microphones that actually worked, because we panic‑bought replacements at Best Buy on the drive home like the responsible adults we pretend to be. We also dive into: The Bowman rye we now have to wait a decade forLosing an entire video because the camera decided to film in slow‑motion potato modeScoring a signed bottle like the bourbon nerds we proudly areThe long‑awaited merch drop, finally live after a year of “next week”And the car crash that kicked off this whole circusPour a drink, settle in, and enjoy the episode that proves we are one equipment failure away from becoming a documentary about podcasters who tried their best. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1 hr

  4. MAR 13

    EP 41 Sipping Booker’s and Spending Money We Don’t Have

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Old Fashioned Friendship, the boys crack open a long‑awaited bottle of Booker’s 24‑04 “Jimmy’s Batch” and immediately spiral into bourbon history, bad math, and even worse singing. Between the heat of a 62.9% pour and the chaos of a mid‑week recording session, they somehow manage to celebrate a huge win: landing a rare Bowman Brothers 10‑Year Single Barrel in the Virginia lottery. Another distillery trip is officially on the calendar, and the Bowman shrine grows stronger. But the bourbon isn’t the only thing leveling up. After a week of buying cameras, lapel mics, cases, and sending out a small army of distillery emails, the guys talk about the future of the show — YouTube plans, interviews, tours, and the dream of turning this passion project into something bigger. Mixed in are the usual detours: thrift‑store victories, grocery‑store rants, D&D tangents, and the kind of friendship chaos that makes this podcast feel like hanging out at the table with them. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 14m

  5. MAR 6

    EP40 Basil Hayden: A Pour Everyone Tries Once

    Send us Fan Mail This week, the guys kick things off by choosing their bottle on the fly and landing on Basil Hayden—the classic “gateway bourbon” that everyone tries at least once. From the bottle’s gimmicky wrap to its famously light proof, they break down what makes it approachable, what makes it divisive, and where it fits in a bourbon drinker’s journey. From there, the conversation spirals in true OFF fashion: broken mic clamps, duct‑tape solutions, new studio dreams, and the eternal struggle of recording gear that refuses to cooperate. Life updates roll in—work schedules, old songs hitting just right, and the joy of slowing down with age through things like D&D nights and low‑key hangouts. The guys also dig into the future of the podcast: merch finally moving forward, the website going live, and the long‑awaited push into Patreon. That sparks a bigger reflection on their creative roots, old camcorder chaos, and the realization that not everyone will love them—and that’s perfectly fine. Then comes the big brainstorm: distillery trips, bourbon trails, Tennessee vs. Virginia, hidden gems, Airbnbs you “party at, not sleep at,” and the dream of buying a whole barrel one day. It’s equal parts planning, storytelling, and laughing at past disasters. By the end, it’s classic Old Fashioned Friendship—two friends talking bourbon, life, and all the ridiculousness in between. Pour a glass, kick back, and join the conversation. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 3m

  6. FEB 27

    EP-39 From Port Barrels to Pool Tables: A Very OFF Episode

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 39 brings a bottle with a story — Woodinville Port Finished Bourbon — and somehow turns into one of our most chaotic, nostalgic, and unexpectedly heartfelt episodes yet. We crack open a $40 Washington bottle that punches way above its weight, debate whether it’s better neat or as an old fashioned, and accidentally discover that simple syrup might be the real star of the show. Between sips, we dive into the behind‑the‑scenes grind of growing the podcast: merch finally in hand, cameras on the horizon, and the dream of filming our first distillery tour. We talk lotteries (Pappy and Bowman), proxies, and the financial black hole that is “a passion project.” Then things go off the rails — in true OFF fashion — with a full breakdown of Bucky’s bathrooms, gas‑station brisket, bar nostalgia, pool tables disappearing from America, and why fancy bars will never beat a good dive with loud music and questionable decisions. If you’re here for bourbon reviews, friendship chaos, or just two guys spiraling into laughter over absolutely nothing, this one’s for you. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 12m

  7. FEB 20

    EP 38 Jefferson’s Begins: A Pour, A History Lesson, A Spiral

    Send us Fan Mail This week, the guys are broadcasting from what can only be described as Studio 2.1: part podcast room, part greenhouse, part plant‑rescue center. Between ficus drama, cold‑weather casualties, and debates about which trees get custody upstairs, the episode opens with peak Old Fashioned Friendship chaos. From there, the conversation shifts into merch madness — hat sizing, shirt fits, sticker sheets, and the dream of one day owning a heat press that doesn’t cost a small fortune. The boys dig into what’s coming next for the brand and how the studio might double as a print shop once the trees stop taking over. Then it’s bourbon time. A surprise pickup of Blanton’s Black straight from Japan sparks a whole discussion about labels, rarity, and whether it’s actually any different from the U.S. release. That leads perfectly into the first pour of the Jefferson’s lineup, complete with a quick history lesson on why the brand is named after Thomas Jefferson and not… well, the other one. Along the way you’ll hear: • Conspiracy theories about phones listening • Backyard mud disasters • Stress‑cooking entire chickens • The economics of lunch • And the eternal truth that leftovers are king It’s everything you expect from Old Fashioned Friendship — bourbon, banter, and beautifully unhinged storytelling from start to finish. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 19m

  8. FEB 13

    EP 37 Lead Poisoning, Plug‑Ins & Bib & Tucker Double Oak

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Old Fashioned Friendship, the guys crack open a bottle of Bib & Tucker Double Oak and immediately lose all sense of direction — geographically, mechanically, and emotionally. What starts as a simple chat about small trucks turns into a full‑blown dealership confessional featuring Tacoma slander, Frontier glow‑downs, and a passionate TED Talk on why hybrids should’ve been mandatory since 2008. From electric cars dying on the lot to the Prius ruining hybrid PR for an entire generation, the conversation swerves harder than Greg’s old Thunderbird on bald tires. There’s even a detour into government gas subsidies, the size of Europe, and why firstborn children apparently absorbed all the lead in the 70s. It’s bourbon‑soaked chaos, automotive therapy, and the kind of episode where you learn something by accident and laugh on purpose. Buckle up — this one goes from zero to “how did we get here” real fast. Support the show Instagram Facebook Visit our Merch store! TheOldfashonedfriendship@gmail.com

    1h 49m
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Two friends. Twenty years of memories. One bottle at a time. Join lifelong buddies Brandon and Bobby as they pour a glass of bourbon and take a spirited walk down memory lane. Each episode features a new bourbon tasting—complete with honest notes and a touch of amateur flair—paired with hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally outrageous stories from their shared past. Whether you're a whiskey lover, a story buff, or just here for the laughs, pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. It’s time to toast to friendship, flavor, and a few bad decisions.

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  • Creator
    Robert & Brandon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Old Fashioned Friendship
  • Show Website
    Old Fashioned Friendship