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Whiskers & Whiskeys2024 CFP SemisAs we wrap up the holidays, so to we must wrap up the college football season. But there’s still a few gifts stuffed in our stockings. Four blue blood programs remain. After neutering the dawgs, the Irish hope to continue to honor Bob Barker and help control the pet population by spaying the resurgent Nittany Lions. And then the Longhorns stampede into Arlington, straight into the teeth of a scarlet & grey Buckeye buzzsaw. Cheers!2025-01-0856 minWhiskers & Whiskeys2024 College Playoff QuarterfinalsAlright folks, you know what time of year it is. It’s that magical time between Christmas and New Years. No one is doing a damn thing. You’re eating bad food and you have heartburn all the time. All work is being postponed. You have nothing to do but listen to this episode. Do it. Do it now. 2024-12-311h 04Whiskers & Whiskeys2024 Christmas UnwrappingIt’s the Thursday before Christmas. You’re not working. And you’re not fooling anyone. And nobody cares. We all just pretend to work the past two weeks. This week, we stopped even pretending. Mute Teams and change your status to Away. Close Outlook. Open up a new tab. Start filling out your playoff bracket. And let us drop some pearls of football knowledge in your ear holes. Cheers!2024-12-191h 57Whiskers & WhiskeysJeweled ShillelaghCollege football fans are not normal people. We’re a little odd. A little strange. Hard for most common folk to comprehend. Every Saturday for 3 months out of the year, we are absolutely locked in on 30+ games. Sure, you can explain the passion for your alma mater. But why in the blue hell are you glued to the screen at 11 PM EST watching San Jose State and Fresno State duke it out? Why do you spend your Tuesday’s watching what’s essentially beer league football? Why are you so obsessed with a freaking bucket? Hard to explain. Hard conver...2024-11-271h 42Whiskers & WhiskeysVictory Bell (USC v UCLA)Los Angeles. The City of Angels. But don’t tell that to the undergrads of the fine universities that call this city home. For the better part of a century, they’ve battled in the most mischievous, dastardly prank war this country has seen since Adams College in 1984. Defaced statues, manure bombs, cricket infestations. All in the name of their proverbial Helen of Troy - a golden bell that rings the sweet sounds of victory throughout the Hollywood Hills. Bruins. Trojans. This is the tale of the Victory Bell. 2024-11-211h 19Whiskers & WhiskeysStanford AxeThe academic institutions in the Bay Area have produced some of the most brilliant minds and innovative solutions in all disciplines of science. However, one of their greatest contributions to society may be the one most often overlooked and undervalued. For over 130 years, two schools have competed so fiercely and vigorously in all aspects of the undergraduate experience, chief amongst them being their meeting on the gridiron. Their passion burns gloriously in their rally bonfires. The rivalry has produced legends like Andy Smith and the Immortal 21. The undergrads have committed dastardly capers ripped straight from the pages of a...2024-11-131h 30Whiskers & WhiskeysBeehive BootThey say there’s two sides to every story - but sometimes, two sides isn’t enough to properly tell a tale. Just ask the good people of Utah. In the conquest for football supremacy in the old frontier, the Holy War is just yet another battle to be won. And victory in the Battle of the Brothers doesn’t necessarily secure ultimate triumph. And when you journey to the promised land, it’s always good to have an Old Wagon Wheel - but don’t take your eyes off the prize. Be where your feet are - or rather, wh...2024-11-061h 13Whiskers & WhiskeysCommonwealth CupFolks, most of the time we’re doing these podcasts for you, the fans, our loyal Whiskers & Whiskeys Nation. And sometimes we’re doing it for us. Just a couple of buds, shooting the breeze, talking about a sport we love and a trophy that’s pretty meh. This episode is one of the latter. White millenial males don’t need therapy, they just need a podcast. Grab a drink and come hang with us. Cheers boys.2024-10-311h 30Whiskers & WhiskeysJefferson Eppes TrophyWelcome back to Whiskers & Whiskeys, Sports Talk Radio. The actions of Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard, practicing their jumpers during a play, really highlights the lack of maturity and leadership in that Crimson Tide locker room. Do you think Saban would’ve stood for that? I didn’t think so. How about Julio Jones? DeVonta Smith? Couple of guys that know a thing or two about catching passes, also know a thing about blocking. How about Jalen Hurts, you think he’d let Williams and Bernard act like this? How about Tua Tagovailoa? AJ McCarron? Mark Ingram? You think any of...2024-10-231h 19Whiskers & WhiskeysLegends TrophyBy its very nature, football attracts the rougher side of life. A little dinge, a lotta dirt. Blue collar, working class, bring your lunch pail vibes. Yet football is inclusive, and there’s always room for the finer things. Prime’s chains. McAfee’s belt buckles. Saban’s Mercedes. And of course, some fancy drink ware to toast to your rival, fashioned from the shores of Eire and served on felled giants of the Pacific. Sound intriguing? Try legendary. Cardinal. Irish. This is the tale of the Legends Trophy.2024-10-161h 19Whiskers & WhiskeysW&W Oregon Trail Journey (Ben Schwartzwalder Trophy)Folks, strap it in for a long one. This week, we take you on a voyage as one of our fearless leaders regaled you with the tale of his journey out west. Edmund, Dave, and their trusty Dodge Ram took a journey to the untamed west, where the Ducks and the Beavers roam free. Bask in the glory of the retelling of their trip and then stick around for the tale of an unexpected rivalry with an even more unexpected dope trophy shared between unlikely rivals.2024-10-092h 12Whiskers & WhiskeysThe MegaphoneThe turbulent and tumultuous landscape of college football brings with it great progress and great compromise. Super conferences created on the rubble of demolished rivalries. The Civil War and the Apple Cup may not be long for this world as they attempt to survive nonconference scheduling. But what about a rivalry where two teams never shared a conference? How could it be created, nurtured, fostered? What if, instead of a conference, they shared a common people? Hard working, blue collar people of faith, in the heartland of America, separated by a few miles, united one Saturday a year to...2024-10-021h 28Whiskers & WhiskeysVictory Bell (UNC v Duke)I’m a rolling trophy, Carolina Blue! I’m rode on by cheerleaders too! Blue Devils streaking across the field! You’re a Tar Heel and you’re gonna cheer! Won’t take no punts, won’t spare no timeouts! Everybody’s putting up a fight! I got my bell, gonna take you to Charlotte! I’m gonna get you, Tobacco Road get you, VICTORY BELL!2024-09-2559 minWhiskers & WhiskeysApple CupAs the old adage goes: it ain’t over til the fat lady sings. In the case of the survival of the PAC 12, that old bag got bronchitis, had a fall out with the lead guitarist, and cancelled the remainder of her tour. The PAC 2 has tripled in size since our last episode, and if it continues to grow at this rate, will have over 100,000 members by next fall. To honor the triumph of the indelible spirit of the 6 PAC, we bring you a tale as American as apple pie and George Washington - which is a great teaser fo...2024-09-181h 13Whiskers & WhiskeysPlatypus TrophyWAR!!!! What is it good for!? How about creating a majestic, half-finished, smooth-as-baby’s-bottom wooden platypus to be owned and cherished by the best team in Oregon? Yeah, that works for us.2024-09-111h 04Whiskers & WhiskeysRiver City RivalryFolks, some of these tales, we don’t tell them because we want to. We do it because we have to. When representatives of two cities that hate each other pour their creative blood, sweat, and tears into building a beautiful monument to their shared connection and rivalry, just to have it callously tossed aside a decade later… Well, we will not stand for it. This story will be told. This rivalry will be renewed. And this trophy will be found. This is the River City Rivalry.2024-09-0453 minWhiskers & WhiskeysBlack Diamond TrophyMany of the tales we tell are a delightful little surprise, like awakening to a fresh fallen snow on a cold winter morn, running into an old schoolmate at the farmers market, or opening your front door to ten Amazon package three days after you finished two bottles of chardonnay in an evening. However, some tales are coals in a steadily stoked fire, burning for months, even years, glowing white hot with anticipation, waiting for their day to be told. In September 2022, EJ and Mike first laid their eyes on the Black Diamond Trophy. Two years later, they tell...2024-08-2949 minWhiskers & WhiskeysTerritorial CupWelcome on back to Season 4 of Tales of the Trophies! For our senior season, we’re talking best of the rest in the Power 4, and we kick things off with an all-timer. The boys come full circle with a trophy mentioned during our pilot episode - the Territorial Cup. Mike takes things a step further in paying homage to the pilot episode by getting nice and liquored up. This is an elite episode with an elite trophy. Come laugh with us.2024-08-271h 21Whiskers & Whiskeys2024 CFB Playoff PredictionsThis is it. The culmination of our weeks of research combing through facts and figures and running countless simulations in NCAA Football 25. The W&W boys give their predictions for the first ever 12 team college football playoff. Will one of us hit it right on the money? Probably not, but EJ’s scenario is pretty damn compelling, so give it a listen.2024-08-221h 08Whiskers & WhiskeysSEC Preview 2024The previous playoff era may have started and ended with the Big Ten - but there’s no denying that the in-between was absolutely dominated by the SEC. While some conferences could only hope their champion would have a playoff-worthy resume, the SEC champion was essentially an auto-bid, and even the runner-up got an invite to the dance on multiple occasions. SEC bias, you say? Maybe. But the talent well down south doesn’t seem to be running dry anytime soon. Will they send 4 teams in the first year? 5? Fill half the field? Grab a seat and let’s chat a...2024-08-151h 25Whiskers & WhiskeysBig 12 Preview 2024After the departure of the Longhorns and the Sooners and picking up the remnants of the Pac 12 Yard Sale, the Big 12 looks a little different this year - but the vibes are still the same. Dynamic playmakers that can air it out and pound the rock. Punishing defenses that thrive off raucous home atmospheres. The conference championship race is as open as the Great Plains and Big Sky that these teams are spread across. Come kick it with us and sort out the contenders from the pretenders in the Big 12.2024-08-121h 16Whiskers & WhiskeysB1G Preview 2024The subject of our next conference preview needs no introduction - but it’s new members might. One team shops exclusively in the boys extra medium (husky) section of Kohl’s. The other quacked at the principal when they got detention. And two more hail from the same city as Death Row Records, which is fitting given they killed their old conference. This conference’s TV commercial is our generation’s Sistine Chapel. Where Midwest Nice meets Cali Vibes and the Cascade Clash of the Northwest. This is the Big Ten.
PS - The boys (Mi...2024-08-081h 04Whiskers & WhiskeysACC Preview 2024Jordan. Tiger. Manning. Voldemort. Jordan again. And now: Whiskers & Whiskeys joins the ranks of men most notably known for being BACK. That’s right, folks. Season 4 of Tales of the Trophies is right around the corner, but why don’t you soak up the late summer sun with a scintillating auditory snack for your eardrums and your bankroll? Our ACC conference preview will prime the proverbial pump for the 2024 college football season, and we tossed in a few futures that you’ll look forward to cashing around Turkey Day. Just remember us on your Christmas list, we accept fancy bottle...2024-08-0548 minWhiskers & Whiskeys2023 College Football Wrap UpWhiskers & Whiskeys hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! The boys are back for one more episode to wrap up the college football season. We talk through our conference and playoff picks we made before the season started to see what we got right and what we got wrong. We also discuss the greatest addition to bowl season and the overall great college football season we witnessed. So grab a seat, pour a drink neat and let us get you through the after holiday scaries. Cheers!2024-01-031h 21Whiskers & WhiskeysThe Chancellor's SpursWe have arrived at the season 3 finale. The boys reminisce about trophies and seasons of past while digging into another beautiful looking trophy. No better way to end the Big 12's season than finishing with a rivalry between two Texas schools. So grab a seat and get a Thanksgiving Day plate and enjoy the episode and enjoy your holiday. Cheers!2023-11-2239 minWhiskers & WhiskeysSunflower State ShowdownWe are nearing the end of the road for season 3 and the penultimate episode discusses a rivalry that historical has been low stakes but that has changed this year! Made up bird vs. cat of the wild. Rock chalk vs. the Little Apple. If you didn't which state is the Sunflower State, you're bout to learn. Cheers!2023-11-1442 minWhiskers & WhiskeysTelephone TrophyA trophy that commemorates the stealing of the opposing teams plays? Is this 1959 or 2023? In this episode, the W&W boys give their thoughts on the current CFP rankings, on what's going on in Ann Arbor, and on how a trophy about a phone could be taken to the next level. We also give the listeners a little taste into a future series.. Cheers!2023-11-0858 minWhiskers & WhiskeysBedlamThis is a bittersweet one for the W&W boys. It's one of our favorites that did not survive conference realignment. Join us as we learn about the back stories of one of the best mascots in the biz, discuss one of the best college football traditions that no one talks about, and as we say see ya later (not goodbye) to one of the best rivalries in college football. Cheers!2023-11-021h 01Whiskers & WhiskeysSaddle TrophyFootball in the state of Texas is always fun to talk about especially when you throw in a good rodeo and a little bit of disagreement on what to do with your hands on the football. Join us as we break down yet another beaut of a trophy and stay for the debate on special teams rules. Cheers!2023-10-2558 minWhiskers & Whiskeys2023 Conference Preview RevisitDouble episode alert!! Mike and EJ revisit their conference preview from the beginning of the year and discuss what's gone right, what's gone wrong, and what's to come. Cheers!2023-10-1950 minWhiskers & WhiskeysWar on i4The W&W grab the bull by the horns and takes on another Florida based rivalry, this time involving a centrally based school and a "southern" based school. The rivalry itself is knight and day compared to some of the other Florida based rivalries but the trophy packs quite a punch. Grab a seat, pour your drink neat, and listen to our latest rivalry trophy episode before we come up with more puns. Cheers!2023-10-1844 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOld Wagon WheelDo you love a good duet in perfect harmony? Well you might want to fast forward a few minutes to start this episode.. The boys can't help but belt out the song Wagon Wheel as it breaks down another absolute beaut of a trophy coming from the new Big 12. This in state rivalry is not a widely known one but is one definitely worth amplifying, maybe as a week long celebration that culminates in a wagon race.. cough cough Utah lawmakers. We enjoyed this episode and we hope you do too. Cheers!2023-10-1157 minWhiskers & WhiskeysRed River ShootoutBig Tex. Split Stadium. 100 year old rivalry. THIS IS ONE OF THE W&W BOYS FAVORITE RIVALRIES. Pop a squat, grab a drink, and hear our smiles through your speakers as we talk about an incredible trophy to match an incredible rivalry and come to the realization that this trophy has subconsciously been the measuring stick for all others we've covered and will cover. Sooners. Longhorns. Enough said. Cheers!2023-10-0455 minWhiskers & WhiskeysIndian War DrumDo you hate a state so much that you would rather die than let a doctor from that state save your life? Then this is the rivalry for you! Most rivalries think they are heated but most don't have Civil War veterans representing both sides of the war on opposing sidelines. Nicknamed the Border War, this rivalry extends beyond football and the W&W beat the drum ;) and implore everyone to ignore these two schools mediocre football histories and come learn about one of the most historic and heated rivalries we've covered to date. Cheers!2023-09-271h 03Whiskers & WhiskeysIron SkilletWhat do 5lb cinnamon rolls, 42 inch pizzas, 8 layer deli sandwiches, frog legs, and cooking utensils have in common? They all come from Texas. Join us as the W&W boys discuss another crosstown rivalry and another incredible trophy. Make sure to bring a snack for this mouth watering discussion. 2023-09-201h 05Whiskers & WhiskeysVictory BellStill distracted by the LSU FSU game, the boys talk about another gem of a trophy and one of college football's longest rivalries. Join us and learn about an underrated rivalry and an awesome trophy coming out of the OH-IO. Cheers!2023-09-1341 minWhiskers & WhiskeysBayou BucketAs much as things change, they also stay the same. Mike makes his season debut as the boys break down ANOTHER BUCKET. While this bucket doesn't represent an entire state, it is the prize for the W&W's first crosstown rivalry. Come join us as we talk about our type of trophy and stick with us as we try not to get too distracted from the FSU LSU game. Cheers!2023-09-0650 minWhiskers & WhiskeysKeg of NailsTales of the trophy season 3 is officially here! EJ and two distinguished guests break down one of college football's best rivalry trophies the Keg of Nails. We also introduce a new wrinkle to our Pickem' with the Boys Challenge. As always, grab a seat and pour your drink neat and enjoy another great season of college football. Cheers!2023-08-301h 23Whiskers & WhiskeysCFB Conference PreviewHAPPY WEEK 0 W&W NATION!!! For the first time ever, the W&W boys embarked on a college football conference preview competition. With help from Pick Six Previews, the boys breakdown who will participate in each Power 5 conference championships, who will win each conference, who makes the playoff, and who takes home the natty. Mike predicts the revenge tour of a blue (crimson) blood program, while EJ becomes the Mayor of Corvallis, Oregon and culture ambassador for the orange and black. Join us and decide which breakdown you think is going to be the most accurate when it's all...2023-08-231h 45Whiskers & WhiskeysConference Realignment 2023WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK!! A mere 10 days away from the start of college football, we bring you an emergency episode to recap the recent news in conference realignment. Mike and EJ discuss their thoughts on the topic including a new found love for a dying conference and a proposed relegation system. Join us as we remember the college football of old and try to embrace the college football of new. As the great Narddog said, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Cheers!2023-08-161h 21Whiskers & WhiskeysRec'n with the Crew - Capital City BBQ'nTailgating, tailgating, and tailgating oh my! You don't want to miss our second installment of Rec'n with the Crew as the W&W boys talk all things Washington Football Team/Commanders/Foot Commanders with our special guest, a 2014 Hall of Fans inductee, Tailgate Ted!! Lahbsta rolls, pimp my ride tailgate edition, and parking lots named after professional wrestlers are just some of things we discuss so grab and seat and pour your drink and enjoy this awesome interview. Cheers!2023-06-281h 00Whiskers & WhiskeysRec'n with the Crew - Motor City Dreamin'Introducing a brand new offering from the boys at Whiskers & Whiskeys - Rec'n with the Crew! This series is supplemental to the Home Field Advantage: The Ultimate Sports Travelogue. Home Field Advantage is you go-to guide to make you feel right at home when you're on the road supporting your favorite team in enemy territory. Tailgates, booze, eats, travel - the travelogue has got you covered. In this podcast series, we'll be bringing in experts to give you the 411, and we're starting with our very own experts hailing from the D - EJ & Whiskey Joe!2023-05-1559 minWhiskers & WhiskeysLadies Night: NFL Coaches DraftHappy new year to you and yours, W&W Nation. We're turning up the heat on these cold winter nights with Ladies Night on the pod! And for their very first takeover, the ladies had a special request - drafting the dreamiest NFL coaches. Winning Games vs Winning Hearts. Cover Defenses vs Under the Covers. Vibes vs Visors. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so have a listen and let us know who you think won.2023-01-252h 26Whiskers & WhiskeysHoliday Special '22Merry Christmas to all in Whiskers & Whiskeys Nation. You've all been extra good this year, so the fellas have a special treat for you - our very own Holiday Special! We're joined by recurring guests Nick & Jimmy (& Chris, in spirit) as we draft the BEST uniforms across college football. Throw this on and let visions of Sugar Bowls dance in your head. Cheers boys.2022-12-212h 15Whiskers & WhiskeysIron BowlLast episode of the regular season, and the boys went out in style. Not sure if it was because of the holiday silly season or the anticipation of Auburn getting their butts whooped yet again, but we were busting up laughing from the jump. Come have a laugh with us for the last episode of the regular season, but stick around for we're far from done for the year. Enjoy the turkey and rivalry week, boys & girls. Cheers.2022-11-231h 21Whiskers & WhiskeysEgg BowlPassing Fancy. Gotcha Twice. Immaculate Deflection. Back to Campus. The Stand. The Pick & The Kick. Number 100. The Comeback. The Egg Brawl. The Piss, The Miss, & The Double Dismiss. With this many notable names, you know this rivalry is one for the ages. Join the W&W Boys and recurring guest Nathan as we talk about the Egg Bowl.2022-11-161h 20Whiskers & WhiskeysThe Golden BootThis trophy is definitely one of the most popular and prominent in the SEC - and for good reason. It wouldn't be a stretch to call this the gold standard, and it's creator is the mind behind many other awesome trophies (including one we already reviewed this season). Come with me, my fuzzy little man peach - pour yourself a little Bailey's and drink it out of a shoe as you learn about the boot. I'm Old Greeeeeeegggggg!!!2022-11-091h 04Whiskers & WhiskeysPalmetto BowlYess, things move a little bit slower down in South Carolina, but the hatred still runs deep and burns hot. These two fan bases have hated each other before Clemson was even a school! Come hang with us and learn about the crown jewel of the Palmetto Series that's hotly contested between South Carolina and Clemson.2022-11-021h 06Whiskers & WhiskeysWorld's Largest Outdoor Cocktail PartyThis is the second episode this season wherein the powers that be take a stand against consuming mass quantities and engaging in excessive revelry, but the W&W boys won't have it. It's still the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party to us, damnit. And the boys celebrate with a power rankings of tailgating essentials. But we can't be too hard on the folks from Florida & Georgia - with the name change also came a PHENOMENAL trophy. Could this be a contender for the Szn 2 champ? Tune in and find out!2022-10-261h 39Whiskers & WhiskeysThe Magnolia BowlIf at first you don't succeed, try again - and then try one more time. That's what the good folks of Oxford and Baton Rogue say, because buddy, the first couple tries at the Magnolia Bowl trophy died on the vine. The current iteration? See it in full bloom this Saturday, and catch this episode beforehand. Oh, and, uh, Mike talks about the third Saturday in October.2022-10-191h 20Whiskers & WhiskeysThe Makala TrophyWhiskey Joe and Nick Doyle are back as we talk about THE college football rivalry that defined the 90s hailing from the sunshine state. We talk citrus fruits, crab legs, sketchy coaches and the sketchy players who played for them, and craziest Florida Man headlines. We also get side tracked talking stadiums and hockey but ultimately circle back to an awesome trophy to match an awesome rivalry. It's Seminoles fighting Gators a true battle for dominance in the sunshine state. Cheers!2022-10-121h 07Whiskers & WhiskeysDeep South's Oldest RivalryThere's something about these rivalries that go back to the turn of the century, with the roots that run deep as an oak and loathing passed down from generation to generation. Rivalries mean more when they're built on decades of hate that burns hotter than a thousand suns, and they sure down get much older than this. Pair it with a nice cocktail with equal parts history, and MWAH *chef's kiss*2022-10-051h 04Whiskers & WhiskeysGovernors CupWe always love when we get an alum to join us for their perspective on a rivalry, and our pal Jimmy did not disappoint. The hate is real between the Cards and the Cats - and please believe it starts well before basketball season tips off. This is a long one, so grab a mint julep of your own (add some brandy if you want to be like ol Teddy) and come hear the tale of the Governors Cup.2022-09-281h 52Whiskers & WhiskeysSouthwest ClassicAn age-old rivalry from a bygone conference renewed in the House That Jerry Built. WOO PIG SOOOOOOOOIE vs Midnight Yell (not a cult, btw)! This year's matchup is a bit more high-profile than previous iterations, but don't be fooled - no matter where these team rank, they always show up for the Southwest Classic.2022-09-2151 minWhiskers & WhiskeysBattle LineBattle Lines have been drawn - or rather, etched out of solid steel - in the rivalry between the Tigers and the Razorbacks! This is a trophy we knew very little about, but we agree absolutely needs more eyes on it. 2022-09-1450 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Hard Knocks E5Wrapping up the last bit of Hard Knocks and the first bit of the NFL season. Thanks for joining us for OTAs, folks. You all showed true toughness and grit - and you're ready for this football season!2022-09-1219 minWhiskers & WhiskeysBattle for the Beer BarrelI know what you're thinking - no, we're not talking about a weekend in the Sigma Chi house. We're talking a rivalry built on tasty chicken, country music, and some of the best whiskey on God's green earth. 2022-09-0756 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Hard Knocks E4Folks, not much better than watching some college football while talking NFL. We had the Backyard Brawl on in the background while breaking down this week's episode. EJ ended up having technical difficulties at the end, so Joe and Mikey went rogue - stay tuned at the end for the debut of our new segment: ROTW2022-09-0240 minWhiskers & WhiskeysClean Old Fashioned HateSeason 2 of Tales of the Trophies is officially underway. This season, we dig into the SEC, and we start the essence of any true rivalry - hate. Clean, old fashioned hate. EJ's got some new segments for the fellas, and we've got an updated trophy ranking system. Football is back. Tales of the Trophies is back. Hearts and glasses are full. Cheers boys.2022-08-311h 08Whiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Hard Knocks E3The whole crew is together for the first time in a long time for E3. Stay tuned for some HUGE announcements at the end of the episode...2022-08-2557 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Hard Knocks E2Whiskey Joe is back as we breakdown our review of Episode 2 of Hard Knocks. Come join us down memory lane as we talk about own childhood fandom, Hockenson's and Jim Harbaugh's locker room antics, Mr. Universe, and create a tracker for the rest of the series. Cheers!2022-08-191h 08Whiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Hard Knocks E1"It doesn't matter if you have one ass-cheek and three toes, I will beat your ass." - Dan Campbell when asked what he will do to people who don't listen to Whiskeys & Whiskeys.2022-08-1151 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Offseason Talk About Conference RealignmentFolks, much like a Choco Taco or a Bomb Pop, this episode is an absolutely delightful summertime treat. We recorded on a Friday and EJ didn't have a script to read, so the whiskey was able to flow freely. If you've never checked one of our episodes on YouTube before, this is the one. Not only will you get to catch a look at our dope new hats, but you'll also have a handy visual aid for our first ever DRAFT. EJ and Mike do their own conference realignment, creating two superconferences - and a possible peek into the...2022-07-252h 19
Whiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Offseason Talk About All Things NFLSummer is in full swing. Whether it's Hot Girl, Dudes Rock, or something in between (no judgement, happy Pride Month to all) - you gotta make sure you attend OTAs. We recap the NFL draft, EJ intros a new segment that Mike forgets the name of despite coming up with it, and Joe whips up a Whiskey Jam. Stick around for the end when we drop some hints on what's to come (Szn 2 Tales, another mini-series, MERCH)... oh, and uh, check those burgers on the grill, give 'em a quarter turn... that's it. Yeah, cheese on mine, no toasted...2022-06-151h 38Whiskers & WhiskeysOTAs: Offseason Talk About Coaching Carousel & NILDid you miss us!?! We sure missed you! So before the 2022 szn rolls around, the boys decided to get together for a little mini-series summarizing the highlights of the offseason. We're all present and accounted for - it's time for OTAs: Offeason Talk About Coaching Carousel & NIL. Perfect accompaniment for a nice cocktail while you're firing up the Memorial Day Weekend grill. Cheers boys!2022-05-251h 32Whiskers & WhiskeysSeason 1 Finale: Big Ten Trophy BracketAlright folks — this is it. This one is for all the marbles. The whole enchilada. The whole kit and caboodle. We crown the Season 1 Big Ten Trophy Champion. And for a decision of paramount importance such as this, the W&W Boys had to call in some backup. Chris & Nick — two long-time friends and loyal listeners — join the pod as we take a retrospective on Season 1. This is a long one, but man, is it a fun one too. Thank you to everybody for listening to our first season. We can't wait to share our plans for the future. Cheers...2021-12-232h 50Whiskers & WhiskeysGovernor's Victory BellCue the Boyz II Men. We've come to the end of the road. The final trophy for this season. The literal "bell" of the (foot)ball. It's been one hell of a season, and we are so thankful to all of you for joining us on this ride. And even though this is the last trophy of Season 1, it might not but the last episode... *eyes emoji* Stay tuned!2021-12-091h 32Whiskers & WhiskeysIllibuck TrophyFolks, lots of beautiful imagery comes to mind when you think of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini — but you might be a bit "shellshocked" when you feast your eyes on the Illibuck Trophy. Pour something neat, grab your peace pipe, and settle in for one "shell" of a good time.2021-12-021h 28Whiskers & WhiskeysPaul Bunyan's AxeThe universities of the Great Lakes State lay claim to Paul Bunyan — but his axe is property of the Gophers and Badgers. The victors of this long-running rivalry channel the spirit of the legendary lumberjack and fell some goal posts after each game. This is one of our classic Big Ten tales with multiple trophy iterations and some of the trademark trophy theft that takes a rivalry to the next level.2021-11-251h 27Whiskers & WhiskeysFreedom & Land Grant TrophiesThanksgiving is right around the corner, and the W&W boys are serving up a double helping of trophies this week! To whet the appetite, the newly-minted, absolutely massive Freedom Trophy for the Badgers and the Huskers. And as your main course, the Land Grant Trophy for the Spartans and the Nittany Lions. A whole heaping of good times and good whiskey on the side, and that's a menu that'll leave your eardrums satisfied.2021-11-181h 35Whiskers & WhiskeysFloyd of RosedaleWhen the W&W fellas were workshopping the concept for Tales of the Trophies, Floyd of Rosedale was our litmus test. How intriguing are these trophy tales? Is there enough content to curate a podcast? Is it provocative enough to get the people going? One look at ol' Floyd, and we got our answer. On top of that, the boys turn a classic shooter into a delectable cocktail that helped a tumultuous week of college football go down a bit smoother. And if that's not enough, this episode is 1:11:11 long and it's dropping on 11/11. Shout out our numerologists in...2021-11-111h 11Whiskers & WhiskeysHeroes TrophyFolks, what comes to mind when you think "Iowa vs Nebraska"? Gritty, tough football. Big dudes just stacking pancakes up and down the field. Massive titans on the gridiron, locked in battle. Corn. Lots of corn. And this trophy embodies all of that. This thing is a freaking colossus, George Kittle needs two hands to carry it. Seriously, check our Instagram @whiskers.whiskeys, it's crazy, I swear.2021-11-041h 27Whiskers & WhiskeysHeartland TrophyFolks, we've got a good one for this week. The boys dive into a damn exciting week of college football, and we preview a pretty cool trophy that... maybe doesn't make a lot of sense for these two schools? But hey, who am I to judge? You mess with the bull, you get the horns - amirite? Hook 'em. Gosh, I miss when Texas was back...2021-10-281h 24Whiskers & WhiskeysGeorge Jewett TrophyFolks, we're in the double digits! And we've got one hell of a special episode to celebrate this monumental occasion. Our buddy Adam from New Holland swings by and gives us the scoop on the latest and greatest being hopped and distilled by the Targaryens of Michigan. After that, we dive into the man, the myth, the legend that is George Jewett — an absolute stud of a renaissance man and the subject of college football's newest trophy presented to the winner of the matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Northwestern Wildcats. Ol George wore fisherman sweaters that made Chr...2021-10-211h 56Whiskers & WhiskeysOld Brass SpittoonDONATE FOR THE GOPHERS ------- DONATE FOR THE HUSKERS
Our tales thus far have highlighted some pretty unique origin stories — but this one may be one of the weirdest yet. It takes a special kind of person to get fired up for an old spittoon taken from a midwest trading post in the 1800s, but it works for the Spartans, Hoosiers, and at least one of our co-hosts. The boys are even joined by a special guest Sparty grad, and we have a hell of a time dissecting all of the action from a wild Week 6. Come lau...2021-10-142h 06Whiskers & WhiskeysPaul Bunyan TrophyDONATE FOR THE GOPHERS ------- DONATE FOR THE HUSKERS
This episode was an absolute DELIGHT! Like the audio version of two young lads fighting over the last piece of fried chicken at dinner. We dive into the tall tale of the Paul Bunyan Trophy between Joe's Michigan Wolverines and EJ's Michigan State Spartans (fka Aggies, fka Staters - lol). And Mike had a front row seat to instigate - erm, witness - the whole thing. Enjoy the show, folks. AND DONATE TO THE GOPHERS AND HUSKERS, FOR THE LOVE OF PETE!
DONATE FOR THE GOPHERS 2021-10-072h 11Whiskers & Whiskeys$5 Bits of Broken ChairDONATE FOR THE HUSKERS ----- DONATE FOR THE GOPHERS
Many of the trophies we've discussed till now have a long, distinguished history rooted in ancient lore — a magic Civil War bucket, an homage to one of our nation's greatest presidents, an embodiment of the hard working Iowa farmers... Yeah, not so much here. Just a Twitter beef taken to the next level. But when Twitter gets something right, they get it REALLY right — and that's exactly what happened with $5 Bits of Broken Chair. Come laugh with us — DONATE TO THE BROKEN CHAIR TROPHY CHARITIES!
DONATE FOR THE...2021-09-301h 33Whiskers & WhiskeysPurdue CannonFolks, any endeavor that begins with a boilermaker is bound for glory and filled with laughs. The W&W Boys may make this a tradition to start every show. We felt like we were shot out of a CANNON - which is perfectly fitting given this week was all about the Purdue Cannon! Come join us on this ride and fix up a nice little boilermaker of your own - you owe it to yourself!2021-09-221h 14Whiskers & WhiskeysShillelagh TrophyTop o' the mornin' to ya, lads & lasses! Gather round, pour a wee nip, and get absolutely bollocksed with the boys as we tell the tale of the Shillelagh Trophy — the pride of the Fighting Irish and the Boilermakers! (I hope you read this in an Irish accent, it hits much harder with an Irish accent. But I've pretty much exhausted my capacity for witty Irish slang, so I'll just say — join us for this ride. It's a good one. We get off the rails a bit. Hey, a Boilermakers reference. Good for me. Good for us. Cheers.)2021-09-161h 32Whiskers & WhiskeysCy-Hawk TrophyThe boys are back for an absolutely JAM PACKED episode! Our hearts are full after a glorious first week of college football, and we dive into all of the action as we sip on some tasty libations courtesy of Whiskey TangJoe. After recapping the action from Week 1, we head to the cornfields of Iowa and discuss a fiery rivalry stoked by the passions of beer league bowlers. Join your favorite amateur ornithologists as we discuss our displeasure with athletic directors and debate just how far a man will go to get a week away from the wife with his...2021-09-091h 37Whiskers & WhiskeysLand of Lincoln TrophyCollege football kickoff is BACK, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we're bringing in a special guest. EJ's cousin Joe whips up a fancy cocktail as we discuss the extremely problematic history of the rivalry between the Wildcats and the Fighting Illini. Join us as we ponder the great mysteries of this rivalry, such as — Should the winning team have rights to maim the losers with the trophy? Why is theft so rampant in the Big Ten? What's the best popcorn in the midwest?2021-09-0259 minWhiskers & WhiskeysOld Oaken BucketWe're back for Episode 2 featuring the Old Oaken Bucket! Join us and learn how a poem inspired two men to journey across miles and miles of Indiana farmland on a quest to find the perfect embodiment of their state and their alma maters' rivalry — an old bucket.2021-08-2648 minWhiskers & WhiskeysLittle Brown JugThe first episode for the bearded booze boys is live! Join us for our first episode about the Little Brown Jug, and learn how an athletic director's obsession with drink ware took the nation by storm and fueled the rivalry between the Golden Gophers and the Wolverines!2021-08-1948 minWhiskers & WhiskeysSeason 1 TrailerJoin us on Thursday August 19 as we kickoff the season (see what I did there?) of Whiskers & Whiskeys!2021-08-1500 min