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# Bourbon & Banter Podcast #38 – Size Matters
- URL: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/bourbon-banter-podcast-38-size-matters/
- Published: 2025-09-02T09:00:20.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-02T09:00:19.000Z
- Description: Back at barrel strength: Pops & Bob return with bourbon news, Taylor Swift rumors, a Sniff Team reveal, and a bourbon bullshit rant that takes aim at the state of single barrels in today’s whiskey world.
- Author: Patrick "Pops" Garrett
- Tags: Podcast

The Bourbon & Banter podcast is back, folks — and after a 19-month break, Bob and Pops are hitting the ground running just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month. That’s right, your favorite bourbon truth-tellers are dusting off the mics to celebrate, commiserate, and stir up a little trouble while they’re at it.

We kick things off with the return of the [**30 Days of Bourbon Challenge**](https://30daysofbourbon.com/?ref=bourbonbanter.com) (09:21), encouraging everyone to sip their way through the month, one pour at a time. Along the way, Pops and Bob dive into the importance of community engagement (03:44) and what makes [Bourbon Heritage Month](https://bhm.bourbonbanter.com/?ref=bourbonbanter.com) more than just another marketing ploy.

This episode also introduces two new staples you’ll be hearing more of going forward. First up: **Whiskey Hot Wash** (13:12), a no-fluff look at what’s happening in the whiskey world — including a candid chat about the latest Uncle Nearest business drama (18:41). And because every good story needs a few investigators poking around, the guys also unveil the newly rebranded **Sniff Team** (19:28), their in-house unit for sniffing out bourbon rumors, industry BS, and questionable marketing spin.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Bourbon & Banter without some **Bourbon Bullshit** (26:28). This time, the target is single-barrel bourbon, or more accurately, what’s left of its magic.

And when you thought it couldn’t get any more absurd, yes — Taylor Swift’s name even pops up in the whiskey conversation (23:02). We’ll let you decide how you feel about that one.

**Here’s the breakdown for** [**Episode #38 – Size Matters**](https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item%5Fid=37965915&ref=bourbonbanter.com)**:**

- 00:00 Return of the Bourbon & Banter Podcast
- 03:44 Bourbon Heritage Month and Community Engagement
- 09:21 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge Explained
- 13:12 Whiskey Hot Wash
- 18:41 Uncle Nearest Controversy and Business Challenges
- 19:28 The Sniff Team
- 23:02 Taylor Swift’s Whiskey Ventures
- 26:28 Bourbon and Bullshit Segment Introduction
- 27:46 The Diminishing Value of Single Barrels
- 38:58 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

As always, it’s all barrel strength banter: unfiltered, unapologetic, and full of laughs, rants, and a few truth bombs the industry won’t love.

Are you ready? Pour yourself a drink, get comfortable, and listen to Episode 38 using the player above or via your favorite podcast app.

> **Warning: If you’re not comfortable with independent thinking, plenty of swearing, and bourbon gospel at full proof, you might want to skip this one.**

We sure hope you enjoyed the return of the Bourbon & Banter podcast. Don’t forget to share it with your whiskey-loving friends and let us know your thoughts in the comments or by emailing us at [podcast@bourbonbanter.com](mailto:podcast@bourbonbanter.com).

**Hey, wait a minute. You have listened to all our previous episodes, right? If not, head on over to our** [**Bourbon & Banter Podcast**](https://www.bourbonbanter.com/topic/podcast/) **page to get caught up.**