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Episode 35 takes a sharp left turn from the usual bourbon‑only format as Bobby and Brandon welcome their longtime friend and classically trained chef, Pat, into the studio. Instead of reviewing a bottle, the guys dive into a night of homemade old fashioneds, perfectly seasoned chicken thighs, hot‑honey green beans, and a chef who knows exactly how to make a plate look fancy enough to question your own kitchen skills.

What starts as a food‑centric episode quickly spirals into classic Old Fashioned Friendship chaos. The trio jumps from movie mashups (like Breakfast Club meets Mighty Ducks and Talladega Nights crashing into Glory) to deep dives on sweet tea addictions, burnt‑food childhood trauma, and the universal disappointment of modern Chick‑fil‑A sandwiches. They debate cauliflower “wings,” the tragedy of canned tuna, and the art of blowing out your taste buds with hot sauce until nothing but ghost peppers can hurt you anymore.

Pat shares stories from the trenches of culinary school and restaurant life — the long hours, the burns, the camaraderie, and the pride that comes with finally being called “chef.” Meanwhile, Bobby and Brandon drift into memories of their infamous backyard tent days: smoking hookah in the winter, running cable lines through the yard, drinking terrible tequila, and building a makeshift clubhouse that somehow didn’t collapse or catch fire… until it did.

The episode also hits on bourbon hunting, the heartbreak of missing rare bottles, and the small victories when you finally score something like E.H. Taylor without selling a kidney. Between the nostalgia, the laughter, and the questionable life choices, the guys keep circling back to what matters most: good food, good drinks, and twenty years of friendship that somehow survived tents, tequila, and terrible decisions.

If you’re here for laughs, stories, bourbon talk, or just to feel like you’re hanging out with old friends, this episode delivers all of it — plus a chef who might just become a recurring character.

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Episode 34 picks up after a long holiday break, and the guys have a lot to catch up on — Christmas parties, family jam sessions, retail burnout, and the slow crawl back into normal life. After weeks of waiting, they finally crack open the long‑anticipated Widow Jane Decadence, but not before swapping stories about forgotten uploads, single‑coverage shifts, and the annual Christmas tradition that nearly wiped everyone out.

From there, the conversation drifts into a surprisingly deep and hilarious rabbit hole: RC boat building, woodworking strategies, epoxy debates, and the economics of handcrafted model boats. And just when you think the episode can’t pivot again, it dives headfirst into Dungeons & Dragons — world‑building, NPC logic, fantasy politics, gods, death, and the creative engine behind running a campaign.

It’s an episode that somehow blends bourbon tasting, holiday chaos, hands‑on creativity, and full‑blown fantasy storytelling into one smooth pour. A perfect mix of chill, nerdy, and unexpectedly thoughtful.

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In Episode 32 of Old Fashioned Friendship, Brandon and Bobby settle in for another night of bourbon, banter, and the kind of stories that only come from two decades of friendship. This week, the guys continue their Widow Jane series with the Apple Wood Rye — a bottle that has Brandon nervous, Bobby excited, and both of them curious to see if this might finally be the rye that converts a lifelong bourbon drinker.

Before the first sip, the conversation spirals (in classic fashion) into everything from updating their long‑ignored Top Gear bourbon list to D&D Sundays, friends who never know what bottle to buy, and the eternal struggle of remembering which bourbons deserve a spot on the shelf. They dive into Christmas party prep, Secret Santa chaos, and the long‑awaited arrival of the Remus Babe Ruth bottle — a chase that’s been months in the making.

Along the way, they revisit old trophies, beer‑pong war stories, questionable home‑improvement decisions, and the philosophy of giving gifts that actually mean something. It’s equal parts nostalgia, chaos, and genuine appreciation for good whiskey and good company.

With the Apple Wood Rye poured and the holiday season in full swing, this episode is warm, funny, and unmistakably Old Fashioned Friendship — where the bourbon is smooth, the stories are real, and the laughs never stop.

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