Two Guys On A Porch

Blanton’s may be one of the most recognizable bottles in bourbon—but for Jason, it’s more than that. It’s still the “plumb line” he uses to measure just about everything else.

On this Porch Picks from Two Guys On a Porch,  Bradford comes back from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with stories from Buffalo Trace Distillery, some surprisingly reasonable gift-shop prices, and one long-overdue gift f...

Jason and Bradford settle back to the porch and continuing conversation with pastor and author Scott Sauls in this episode of Two Guys On A Porch. They explore New Riff, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and Van Winkle 13-Year Rye. midlife, friendship, contentment, faith, and what happens when life does not go according to plan.

The conversation moves from divorce, disappointment, and letting go of control to the growing search among men fo...

On this episode of Porch Picks from Two Guys On A Porch, Jason shares a highlight from a recent family trip to London—a visit to the legendary James J. Fox, one of the world's oldest tobacconists and a favorite destination of Sir Winston Churchill.

Join Jason and Bradford as they explore the history of this iconic London landmark, Churchill's connection to the shop, the museum preserving his legacy, and the story behind the f...

Can a pastor enjoy bourbon?

It's a question that surprises some people—and it opens the door to a much bigger conversation.

In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome pastor, author, and friend Scott Sauls to the porch over a pour of award-winning New Riff Bourbon. What begins as a conversation about bourbon and Christian freedom quickly turns into an honest discussion about friendship, mercy, longing,...

Ep. 56 - 🇺🇸 America at 250…and A Bourbon Older Than WWII 

On this special Independence Day edition of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by exploring the ideas, freedoms, friendships, and disagreements that have shaped our nation since 1776. From memories of the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976 to reflections on civility, personal freedom, differences, and the enduring stren...

Ep. 55 - South Africa vs Kentucky: The Corn Whiskey Battle Nobody Saw Coming

Most bourbon lovers have heard of Mellow Corn. But what happens when a Kentucky cult favorite goes head-to-head with a whiskey hand-carried home from a South African safari?

In this quick Porch Picks episode from Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford compare two very different takes on corn whiskey: the classic, Bottled-in-Bond Mellow Corn and Bains Cape...

Ep. 54 -  Porch Picks |  Don’t Be Fooled By The Willet Purple Top

Jason thought he found the bourbon deal of the year when he spotted a Willett Purple Top sitting on a store shelf. But a closer look revealed a surprising twist.

In this Porch Pick, Jason and Bradford compare a young 4-year Willett rye against a mature 10-year Willett rye to see exactly what barrel aging contributes to flavor, complexity, and balance.

Can passion become a profession? And if it does… does it actually make life better?

Today on Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome back outdoorsman and guide Chris Nischan for a conversation about work, calling, money, contentment, and the quiet pressure men feel to measure themselves by titles, success, and income.

Pouring Russell’s Reserve 15 Year alongside Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Rye, the g...

What happens when you put a world-class outdoorsman, a signed bottle of Russell's Reserve 15 Year, two porch philosophers, and a couple cigars together?

You get one heck of a conversation.

On Part 1 of this special two-part episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome back repeat guest and longtime friend Chris Nischan — legendary hunting and fishing guide, former host of Tennessee’s Wild Side, and the ver...

Porch Picks:  Chicken Cock…We Just Had To Try Some

Today… we’re talking Chicken Cock.

And before you click away—just know: the name may be ridiculous… but the whiskey isn’t.

We picked up these bottles at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and what started as a joke turned into a legit surprise:  From a 130 proof Cask Reserve that hits fast and disappears just as quick… to a Mille...

What does it actually cost a man to be vulnerable — and is it worth it? In this candid continuation of the conversation with Nashville therapist Steve Jackson, Jason and Bradford go deep on what men are really carrying, why so few of them ever put it down, and what it looks like when they finally do.

Steve unpacks the quiet crisis playing out in men's lives today — from the isolating grip of screens and social media to ...

Ep. 48 - Men’s Mental Health:  Is Isolation Our Core Enemy?

Loneliness isn’t loud. It’s quiet… steady… and for a lot of men—it’s winning.

Join Jason and Bradford on the Porch as they sit down with Steve Jackson to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface—why isolation, not weakness, is the real enemy of men’s mental health.

This one starts easy…...

Every good place has a beginning.

For Mission Cigar and Social, it started with an idea from Monty Collins—create a space where people could slow down, sit for a while, and enjoy a cigar.

Simple enough.

But like most things that matter, it became more than that.

What Monty built isn’t just a cigar lounge. It’s a place where conversations happen. Where people come in one way and leave a little different. Where you ...

This episode is anchored in one of the South’s most iconic towns—Franklin, Tennessee—where history, hospitality, and a damn good pour all collide.

Jason and Bradford sit down with Monty Collins of Mission Cigar and Social, now firmly planted just off the historic downtown square. If you’re visiting Franklin—and you should be—this is where you land. While the shops, restaurants, and charm pull peo...

Slow Sips, The Snake, and the Porch

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In a culture that celebrates speed, this episode of Two Guys on a Porch leans into something different—the art of slow living.

Jason and Bradford settle into the rhythm of the porch with two exceptional pours: Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon and Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon. Both bourbons come from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery and share t...

On this episode of Two Guys On a Porch, Jason and Bradford settle back where they belong—warming on the porch—and step squarely into the crooked, uncomfortable, and often explosive topic of gerrymandering with honesty, humor, and a couple of historic pours. In the glasses: Jefferson’s Marianne McLain Bourbon, a modern expression tied to Jefferson’s long tradition of experimentation and independence, and Old ...

In this Happy New Year 2026 Edition, Jason and Bradford pour two bourbons that have stood the test of time.

Evan Williams, smooth, approachable, and proudly Kentucky-born, represents consistency—the kind of bottle that’s always been on the shelf and never lets you down. Old Grand-Dad, bolder and a little spicier, brings a nod to heritage and grit, a reminder that tradition doesn’t have to be quiet to be meaningful...

On this episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome Dave Schroeder, a longtime Christian publishing veteran who’s worked with authors like Max Lucado and John Eldredge. They dive into the importance of community for men, exploring how to build friendships intentionally, why being part of a supportive circle matters, and what it takes to actually show up for the people around you.

Of course, no porch talk is com...

Porch Picks Edition: Blind Wild Turkeys

On this blind tasting Porch Picks episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford take on the wild world of Wild Turkey—without knowing what’s in their glass. With senses sharpened and labels hidden, they explore three notable expressions from this iconic Kentucky brand: the refined and oak-kissed Longbranch, the bold Rare Breed (even teasing the barrel proof legend), and the r...