The Whiskey Jedi Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jake Berlin
As a massive fan of both Star Wars and Whiskey, why not blend them together and make a great cocktail? Welcome to The Whiskey Jedi podcast, my adventure of deep conversations on the galaxy far, far away and tastings of various whiskeys I can find through the force.
I'M BACK. It feels like too long since I've done not just an episode of The Whiskey Jedi, but been on a podcast in general! I'm so excited to get back into the groove and talk with you all about all the latest movie and TV news, everything I've been watching, and everything that's upcoming! I've spent a lot of time thinking about how I wanted to reinvent this show and I think I've found the perfect way. Can't wait to be live with you all in the chat, see you soon!
It feels good to be back! #StarWars is going STRONG right now, so why not talk about it all rather than one specific topic? Plus I've got a fellow SW and Baseball hardcore joining me for this weeks The #Whiskey Jedi: John Hoey of The Resistance Broadcast! The longtime host joins me as we take questions from the LIVE chat that range from our The High Republic being the main storyline in the movies to which Star Wars character would be the best Baseball player.
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2023 is going to be a HUGE year for #StarWars with 4 major projects finally coming back and coming to #DisneyPlus! #TheMandalorian makes its return for Season 3 and so does #TheBadBatch in just a week for its second outing. Plus we're FINALLY getting to see #Ahsoka as the Star Wars Rebels series its setting out to be, plus the debut of Jon Watts' #SkeletonCrew! Like I said, it's a big year for the galaxy far, far away and I can't wait to just watch it, but talk about it!
On this episode, I'm previewing all the major projects in the new year for Star Wars including what I'm excited most about and maybe even a few hesitations. I'm partnering that with the Top Rated (according to Whiskey Advocate) Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon from the Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee.
We FINALLY have our first look at #IndianaJones5, it's official title and I can't wait to talk about it! Here's my full trailer breakdown, complete with thoughts, opinions, and theories on everything happening in #IndianaJones and the Dial of Destiny! I'm pairing this discussion with my first ever homemade, infused whiskey that is perfect for the holiday season: an Apple Cinnamon Infused Bourbon.
With the movies in a bit of limbo, the near future of Star Wars is on the small screen. With series like The Mandalorian and Andor exploding expectations, what kind of stories would I like to see Lucasfilm do next for TV? From podracing to the force origins, here are some of my favorite ideas and others I've heard about potential Star Wars TV shows, which I'm pairing with one of my favorite bourbons - Brother's Bond Bourbon from Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.
I'm back! I apologize for the long break between shows, but life's been a little busy! I'm very excited to get back into it with a completely new, but also familiar direction of the show. This week, I'm FINALLY building my #AhsokaTano Sideshow Collectible figure while talking what I have planned for both the show and channel moving forward. I'm doing that all while trying and reviewing #Yellowstone #Bourbon that originates from the Limestone Branch Distillery in Kentucky!
StarWars has a long history of great bad guys, but nearly all of them take a backseat to the heroes of the story. Can the franchise ever have a villain be the main character of the story? Myself and my guest will attempt to answer that question the best we can, while also giving a few ideas of what kind of villainous, dark stories they could tell. We're pairing this topic with Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon our of Bardstown, Kentucky.
After 17 years, Ewan McGregor has returned to Star Wars! The teaser for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series dropped this week and I'm honored to be joined by the duo behind Star Wars Explained to breakdown the trailer footage. Mollie and Alex Damon join The Whiskey Jedi this week with their whiskey choice: The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch!
What's up everyone! I'm super excited this week as I finally get a chance to unbox my #CaptainMarvel figure from #HotToys! I'm a big fan of Sideshow Collectibles and this is one I've been anticipating for a while as her look in #AvengersEndgame is one of my favorite MCU looks so far. I'm pairing this with a first time glass of Redneck Riviera Whiskey, which I've yet to open. It's an American Blended Whiskey that hails from Nashville, Tennessee. I'm looking forward to seeing if it lives up to its "All American" ingredients it claims it has.
It's official, the Star Wars cinematic universe has started! Characters and stories from different eras of the galaxy that are now all together in one timeline, but what do we think of it? Mark Haas joins me to break it all down, both the good and the messy! And thanks to him, we're pairing our conversation with a glass of Basil Hayden's Bourbon.
One of my favorite actresses on the planet has joined the galaxy far, far away and I can't help but geek out about it! My latest episode is all about Mary Elizabeth Winstead's casting in the Ahsoka series, what it means, and who she could possibly be playing! I'm pairing that with a glass of Starward Australian Whiskey, a bourbon I've been waiting to try for months!
(Recorded after Boba Fett episode 4) I'm super excited to be joined by the former Movie Trivia Schmoedown Champion Adam Collins as he gets the first chance to talk The Book of Boba Fett on screen. We also go full geek for Cobra Kai and pair it all with his whiskey recommendation for the show, Puncher's Chance Bourbon!
Boba Fett has arrived! The former Bounty Hunter now turned Crime Lord is here to make his claim for the Tatooine thrown and I've brought in my good pal and fellow Mandalorian nerd Sean Sullivan to help me breakdown what we've seen so far. We're also enjoying and comparing Monkey Shoulder Scotch with a very similar blend: Mash Cut Scotch from Total Wine!
It's the season of television! While we had some great movies released over the past few months, TV has consumed me with a number of fantastic series that have been putting out regularly great episodes. Let's talk about everything I've been watching while trying and reviewing a glass of High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey!
Some massive news has hit the Star Wars world as Hayden Christensen aka Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader will be returning to the galaxy far, far away for not just Obi-Wan Kenobi, but the upcoming Ahsoka Tano series as well! What does it mean? How does he fit in? Let's talk about it while trying and (hopefully) enjoying a glass of Brother's Bond Bourbon!
My good friend Dom Brown joins me once again as we build our own team of movie characters for the heist of all heists. We're pairing that will a glass of the perfectly named Pinhook Bourbon Heist! As always, thank you for listening and may the force be with you.
With so many rumors and discussions lately about the possibility of a Star Wars Rebels sequel, I'm here to give you the official word! No, not really. But I am here to talk about it and what they should do if a sequel is actually going to happen while sipping on a Knob Creek Old Fashioned! As always, thank you for joining me and may the force be with you.
The channel is headed in a new direction! Don't worry, Star Wars and Whiskey aren't going anywhere, but I'm opening my doors just a little bit more and I'm breaking it down on this episode with my Infinity Bottle of Whiskey!
My newest figure is finally here! After my first ever Sideshow Hot Toy arrived in the form of The Mandalorian, how could I not pair him with a fan-favorite from season one: IG-11! On this episode, I'm talking my way through unboxing my new figure with viewer questions!
The Star Wars franchise is an endless list of possibilities when it comes to stories. With hundreds of years and so many different worlds and people, what stories do I want to see be told in the galaxy far, far away? On this episode, I'm breaking down the stories I want told most and I must say, they feel like a couple winners.
How can you watch, think or talk about Star Wars without mentioning music? It's arguably the heart of the franchise and with such a storied history, many pieces of music come with it. With nearly 50 years of music to choose from, what tracks stand out the most? Fellow podcaster and music lover Maxwell Haddad joins me as we reveal our all-timers!
Star Wars props are a big part of the franchise. From the Original Trilogy to everything before and after, which props from the galaxy far, far away are our favorite? My good friend Dom Brown joins me as we reveal out ten most wanted Star Wars props!
After yet another social media outburst, Lucasfilm has finally done what we've all been asking and completely parted ways with Gina Carano now and forever. Everyone knows what happened, so rather than breaking down the news again, I'll be discussing how The Mandalorian can handle the character either being recast or possibly being written out of the show entirely.
One of my best buds and fellow Whiskey fan, Sean Sullivan, stops by for this episode to talk about one of our mutually favorite things about Star Wars, pilots and space battles. Being one of the most important, yet most underrated aspects of the franchise, we ask the question, what makes a great Star Wars pilot and space battle?
Ahsoka is getting her own live-action Disney+ series and because of her connection throughout all of Star Wars, the rumor mill is running strong with characters and stories we could see. If true, what does it all mean? Let's talk about it!
My fellow podcaster Gio Ramos joins me on this episode of The Whiskey Jedi as we give thanks to everything that is Star Wars! We talking about our favorite moments, scenes, characters, and more.
My first Hot Toy has arrived! After months of waiting, I can finally put together Sideshow Collectible's incredible figure of The Mandalorian! I also won't be doing it alone as two pals have joined me for this episode and the shows first Star Wars Show and Tell!
The Star Wars rumor mill has been in full force the last few weeks, with the majority of it focusing on the possibility of a Solo continuation. With more than just one rumor floating around, I'm taking the time to discuss the rumors, theorize on how they can happen, and reveal which one I want to see the most! As always, thank you for listening and may the force be with you.
I'm baaaack! After a slight hiatus, which I explain, I'm back and ready to have a great time talking Star Wars and Whiskey with you all! I did a special stream weeks back and it inspired me for today's topic as I discuss the Women of Star Wars! While I can't talk about them all, join me as I celebrate the powerful women of the galaxy far, far away!
Last week was a busy week for Star Wars, so much so that I just need to talk about it. Join me as I round-up the biggest news stories and break 'em down, including the announcement of a 'From a Certain Point of View' sequel, Star Wars Celebration postponement, and Star Wars: Squadrons being the game I've waited my life for.
When will the Obi-Wan series be released? Who is involved with it? What story does it tell? For this week, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming Star Wars series that brings back one of the most popular characters ever while enjoying a glass of my all-time favorite whiskey: Blanton's Bourbon. As always, thank you for listening and may the force be with you!
MakeSolo2Happen Day is here! In celebration of possibly the most underrated Star Wars movie there is, I'm discussing and revealing my 5 Best and 1 Worst about the film. In addition to breaking down why I enjoy and love this film so much, I'm pairing the discussion with a glass of PB&W's famous peanut butter flavored whiskey. As always, thank you for listening and may the force be with you!
Welcome back and thank you for joining me! It's been 40 years since The Empire Strikes Back hit theaters and to celebrate this wonderfully perfect film, I'm diving into and breaking down its most famous line/scene: "do or do not, there is no try." What does it mean? Is there a hidden value? Why and how did Luke fail in that moment? I get into all of that and more on the newest episode of The Whiskey Jedi!
Thank you for joining me! On this episode, I get to discuss the massive rumors floating around about characters we could see in The Mandalorian S2 and how exactly they could appear for it to make sense. I partner that with Monkey Shoulder Scotch, a whiskey I’ve had before, but really get to taste throughout the show.
Welcome to The Whiskey Jedi podcast! On my inarguable episode and because it is Star Wars day, why not run through my all-time favorite Star Wars things and explain exactly why this franchise means so much to me. I cover not just movies and television, but novels, comics, characters, lightsaber colors, valuables, and so much more! I'm so excited for this new journey and can't thank you enough for joining me on it. May the force be with you!
Disclaimer, this isn't the first episode! Before the show really gets going, I wanted to sit down to preview what it will be about. What does "The Whiskey Jedi" mean? When will the show be released? What kind of content will I focus on? I do my best to give you all the answers you're looking for in the lead-up. Thank you for listening and I'm looking forward to you joining me on this new adventure across the Star Wars galaxy!