Two friends talk about cinema and the Criterion Collection. Yeah, it's another podcast. You're welcome.
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Stories about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community.
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We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events where liquor store owners force grown men to act like 5th graders in exchange for a chance to buy a bottle of Weller at retail. The Hard Proof is on a mission to revitalize the whiskey industry and take it back to a time when whiskey was purcha ...
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In this episode, Nate and Matt celebrate Halloween with a discussion on...Edward Yang's 2000 film "Yi Yi"? I guess so. There's a kid in the movie. Halloween is a kids' holiday. There's your connection. Deal with it.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss František Vláčil's unrelenting 1967 period drama "Marketa Lazarová". Appreciate the comforts of modern life, folks.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt confront death in Venice with Nicolas Roeg's controversial 1973 thriller "Don't Look Now".
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In this episode, Nate and Matt present a meticulously assembled and mixed audio track containing a controversial and mysterious discussion on Brian De Palma's 1981 neo-noir thriller "Blow Out".
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In this episode, Nate and Matt brave the mysteries of Australia with Peter Weir's 1975 film "Picnic at Hanging Rock".
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There are so many "Old" whiskeys these days! Old Elk, Old Grand Dad, Old Line, Old Overholt, Old Barton, Old Medley, Old Taylor, the list goes on and on and on... So today, Benny brought a handful of his favorites to blind the guys on. Youtube: https://youtu.be/TFiOXS-rRxo Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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It's mail-day at the studio! This week we had some interesting bottles arrive at our doorstep, and we'll be breaking them down top-to-bottom. Will the marketing make or break these pours? Join us and find out! YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO17g0klVf Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss René Clément's 1960 thriller "Purple Noon", starring Alain Delon, and not MATT DAMON.
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Join JP, Benny, and The Lawman this week for a very special, and very blurry episode of The Hard Proof! Joined by special guest Luke Rodgers of the Blurry Creatures Podcast, this episode blends the best of both bourbon and Bigfoot. Follow All Things Blurry Creatures: https://www.blurrycreatures.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO…
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Wait, you mean to tell me JP is STILL upset about Blantons? In 2024? No... it can't be true... Wait, wait... What's he doing with that bottle?? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehardproof/videos Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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Join the guys for one of the more literal takes on the term "shootout." YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO17g0klVf Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Alain Resnais' 1959 French New Wave classic "Hiroshima mon amour".
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As if whiskey and taters weren't enough, the guys bring back some old segments to spice things up. Wings? BMX bikes and lube? Oh great... here we go again... YouTube: https://youtu.be/cW10iyDD1Uo?si=10fquTLMSkECJ7SK Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
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The day has finally arrived. Welcome to Episode 1 of The Hard Proof! Join JP, JD, The Lawman, and Benny The Kid as they blind some pours, talk whiskey favorites, and maybe even point a few fingers along the way... Youtube: https://youtu.be/k3skcuiijOA?si=6ejduRLFNw7K0WCt Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss G. W. Pabst's talkie debut "Westfront 1918", released in 1930.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Andrei Tarkovsky's debut feature film "Ivan's Childhood", released in 1962.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt spend magic hour with Terrence Malick's "Days of Heaven", released in 1978.
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In this festive annual episode, Nate and Matt are joined by Bryan to discuss their classic and contemporary film picks for inclusion in the famed Criterion Collection.
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Watch the full video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_PO7QFnmJc&ab_channel=TheHardProof We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events …
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Masaki Kobayashi's samurai classic "Harakiri", released in 1962.
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2024 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Costa-Gavras' influential political thriller "Z", released in 1969.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt face a podcast identity crisis during a discussion on "Infernal Affairs", directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, released in 2002. Or maybe it's a discussion on "The Departed", directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 2006.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt drive through the dusty minefield that is Ridley Scott's "Thelma & Louise", released in 1991.
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GET THE BOOK! GET THE BOOK! GET THE BOOK! To be clear, we hope for a quick resolution to the strikes and stand for our hard-working writers and actors getting paid fairly. Unless, of course, the writers plan on turning out drivel like "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", which inexplicably is going to have a musical episode or some nonsense. Some peopl…
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss the silent hijinks of "The Kid Brother", starring Harold Lloyd and released in 1927.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese's "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection", released in 2019.
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In this episode, Nate and Matt pull back the curtain on Ingmar Bergman's 1958 film "The Magician".
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In this episode, Nate and Matt reminisce about Wong Kar-Wai's nostalgic "Days of Being Wild", released in 1990.
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Thank you for all your years of listening, supporting, and spreading the word about our show. This journey has gone far beyond our greatest expectations, and it's all thanks to you. Cheers! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…
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It's with a heavy heart that we announce the Blue Collar Bourbon Show will be ending March 29th, 2023. Thank you for your continued support over the nearly 5 years we have been on this journey, it means the world to us. Learn More: Hotline: (888) 572-3889 - Press 2, and leave a message Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lastin…
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This week we're taking a virtual tour of a viral speakeasy! Join us as we chat with our friend Sterling about he and his wife's hidden-door speakeasy, the R-Bar! Learn More: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_r_bar Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at http…
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Despite Mind-Games-Madness and D-Rock's complications, the guys still manage to agree on something... Heck, they might just agree on everything! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…
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Friday is here! And so is a new limited offering from our good friends at Woodford Reserve. Join us for our review of the 2022 Master's Collection Historic Barrel Entry Bourbon. Learn More: Woodford Reserve: https://www.woodfordreserve.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Pri…
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JP brings the pours and the wonderings this week! We'd love to hear D-Rock's thoughts on the Wildcard Wondering, but he's busy... getting an oil change? Guess the show must go on! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's 1998 debut no-budget feature "Following".
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So nice we had to have it twice! Our friends at Old Line Spirits sent us their Single Malt Whiskey for us to try, and even though we fluffed with it a few weeks back, we enjoyed it so much we had to record a bonus about it. It's also JP's first time tasting it, so will it join the list of single malts he hates, or break through to be a buy? Learn M…
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In true D-Rock fashion, nothing can ever be simple. Whether it's introducing a try-scale, or flipping the fluffer on it's head, no part of the Blue Collar Bourbon Show is safe from his shenanigans! Well... except maybe Choose Your Cheers... Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lasting…
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Mail-call! Our dear friends at Barrell Craft Spirits have sent us their latest offering, Barrell Bourbon Batch 34, for review. This high proof bourbon is bound to be delicious, but will that taste justify the high price tag? Tune in to find out! Learn More: Barrell Craft Spirits: https://www.barrellbourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee…
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This week we are joined by Jordan Tice of the bluegrass quartet Hawktail! After a new gameshow from the mad mind of JD, we blind Jordan on some blue-collar pours. Does JD dare to trash an episode with a special guest? Tune in to find out! Learn More: Hawktail: https://www.padiddlerecords.com/hawktail Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecolla…
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We may be short on hosts this week, but we're certainly not short on fantastic pours! Join us for a special bonus where friend of the show "JR" brings in some of his favorite "less than blue collar" pours for us to taste and review. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia Se…
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It's Wildcard Week at Blue Collar Bourbon, and this time he's teamed up with Beer Boi to bring a little something special! Also, JD has had enough with AI... Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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From D-Rock's very own personal collection, join us for our review of Buffalo Trace's limited offering: The Old Charter Oak French Oak Bourbon. Will we give it a oui oui or a non? Tune in and find out! Learn More: Old Charter Oak: https://www.oldcharteroak.com/story/french Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: http…
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D-Rock shakes things up this week with some truly unique pours! Also, JP and JD team up to bring a "wildcard wondering" to the table. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…
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In this episode, Nate and Matt discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's shocking 1997 film "Cure". The real shock? Matt actually likes a Horror film.
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Join us for an extra-hot mail call, as we review the latest Larceny Barrel Proof offering from our friends at Heaven Hill. Learn More: Heaven Hill: https://heavenhilldistillery.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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Mind games aren't the only games being played today. Join us as JD brings not only the pours, but a whole new segment to the show! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…
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This week our friends at Corazón sent us their latest offerings from the Expresiones lineup! Join us for our review of these fine tequilas rested in Eagle Rare 17 Year and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Barrels. Learn More: Corazón: https://www.tequilacorazon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/las…
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New Year, same Wildcard! This week, JP brought us two new left-of-center pours to blind us on, one of which we think may have been distilled artificial intelligence? Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
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New Year, new bourbon! Join us for our review of Barrell's latest offering, the Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023. Learn More: Barrell Craft Spirits: https://www.barrellbourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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