A spirited, light hearted podcast where tech meets taste. Each episode Brad and friends explore the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) while savoring a different bourbon. Expect curious conversations with leading AI practitioners, engineers, thinkers, and astute business people plus candid tasting notes, storytelling, and practical takeaways as well as light-hearted banter and laughs.Every episode features a regular segment “Loubricity with Lou Scerbo” where Lou and Brad rate the week’s bourbon, discuss and determine each guest’s optimum Loubricity level, and riff on the lighter side of tech culture and life.Subscribe for thoughtful interviews, honest reviews, and a relaxed, conversational vibe that makes complex tech feel approachable.Legal Disclaimer:The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI.
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AI WORMS!? Microsoft CEO Says AI Agents Should be viewed as Insider Threats & AWS Data Centers in Indiana County?
Oct 18, 2026
This week on Bourbon With Brad, the crew tackles some of the most alarming and controversial developments in AI, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, and technology policy.Brad dives into the…
AI Is Now "SI"?! Trump's Rebrand, Nvidia's $500B Chip Gamble & Is Time Travel Possible?
Oct 11, 2026
The Pour: Frank August Small Batch Bourbon — first impressions, tasting notes, and the official verdict.Trump signs an executive order renaming AI to "SI" (Superintelligence), Elon says he’s going to…
AI Agents Going Rogue? OpenAI Pauses Testing | Guest Rich Cocovich Talks Global Deals, Kiss & Shaq
Oct 05, 2026
The AI headlines just keep getting wilder, and this week they come with a pour of 10-Year Widow Jane.OpenAI delays the release of Astra 6.1 after the model refused to follow commands in testing, and…
Rogue AI Agents, AI Regulation & the AI Race Against China
Sep 27, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the guys pour another round of Iron City Distilling's outstanding Bessemer Rye. After enjoying it so much on a previous episode, they decided it deserved a second…
On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes
Sep 21, 2026
The Bourbon With Brad crew is taking the show on the road for one of our most exciting episodes yet!From inside the beautiful Iron City Distilling facility, Brad sits down with Master Distiller Matt…
Anthropic Walkouts, an $80B Bet & the AI Data Center Land Grab
Sep 13, 2026
Anthropic researchers are reportedly walking out over fears frontier AI could be dangerous to humanity — days before the company announces $80B in new infrastructure. Brad, Eric "Epic" Kowalski, and…
Bourbon, Breakthroughs, and the Roomba Affair: The AI Chaos Episode
Sep 07, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the guys get treated to two new bourbons thanks to friend of the show Jeff Carty, who shows up with the hard‑to‑find Four Gate. The crew savors it, then rides the rest…
Baby Jane, Big Headlines & the Christmas Tree Capital: Kevin Musser Joins the Table
Aug 30, 2026
Brad uncorks this week’s biggest AI stories with a pour of Baby Jane bourbon and a lineup that swings from global tech drama to hometown legacy. He breaks down Meta’s massive $17.2B settlement with…
Musical Guest County Fair Captivates the Bourbon Studio
Aug 23, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the gang is fired up to welcome the breakout country group County Fair as Max Gall and Sav roll into the studio on the cusp of their cross‑country RV music tour. They…
New Riff 8 Year, New Rules: AI Watermarks, Board under Fire, and the 200‑Year Future
Aug 16, 2026
The guys pour of New Riff 8‑year courtesy of of their great friend John Mock, and the bourbon pairs perfectly with a lineup of AI headlines that feel straight out of sci‑fi. Anthropic shocks the…
From Perplexity to Perplexing Consciousness: Brad and the Crew Pour Bourbon and Push Boundaries
Aug 09, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the glass is full and the docket is stacked. Brad opens up about his ongoing roller‑coaster relationship with Claude — from weekly and monthly tokenization limits to…
Bourbon, Breakouts, and the Future of AI: A Conversation on Control and Consciousness
Aug 02, 2026
Brad begins by breaking down the major headlines of the week with Perry, including the striking open letter from 1,200 industry leaders calling on Congress and global policymakers to establish…
Breaking the Sandbox: Dark Arts Bourbon, Math Problem Cracked & the AI Arms Race
Jul 26, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, things get wild fast. Brad dives into the rumor mill swirling around OpenAI’s mysterious unreleased model—the one allegedly cracking an 80‑year‑old Erdős problem and…
Eagle Rare, Sleepless Nights & The Architecture of Consciousness
Jul 19, 2026
Brad may be running on fumes, but he’s amped up for this podcast as Eric’s back from Nova Scotia with “gifts,” and the bourbon is flowing. This week’s pour is Eagle Rare 10. Eric also has a special…
Woodford Double Oaked, Frontier & Big Ideas: A Conversation with Microsoft’s Kacie Jones
Jul 12, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, Brad is joined by a special guest — Kacie Jones from Microsoft — and she brings a bottle of Woodford Double Oaked to try on the show. Brad and Kacie dive into a sharp…
Heaven Hill, Headlines & the 13½ Hole: The Bourbon with Brad Independence Week Special
Jul 05, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the crew pours a smooth glass of Heaven Hill and dives straight into one of the busiest AI news cycles of the summer. With Brad on a last‑minute trip to New York, he…
Bourbon, Broadcasts & the LA Breakthrough: Kristi K IS After Hours
Jun 29, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, we welcome a powerhouse in journalism and storytelling — Kristi K, an award‑winning broadcaster whose career spans PBS, NPR, and now her newest venture, Kristi K IS…
Bourbon, Billion‑Dollar Bets & the AI Shutdown Heard Around the World
Jun 21, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, the AI headlines are as bold as the pour. Brad breaks down SpaceX’s massive IPO, the strategic move to acquire Cursor using $60 billion in SpaceX stock, and the…
PiggyBack, Power Plays & the SpaceX Shockwave
Jun 14, 2026
The guys crack open Whistlepig’s PiggyBack 100% Rye - a bold, spicy 6‑year pour that sets the tone for an episode packed with energy. From the week’s biggest AI headlines to the seismic buzz around a…
Roasting Greatness with T.J. Fairchild: Coffee Craft, Undercover Billionaire, and Willet Bourbon
Jun 07, 2026
This week on Bourbon with Brad, we sit down with T.J. Fairchild, the founder and master roaster behind the iconic Commonplace Coffee. T.J. shares the remarkable story of how he and his wife built one…
Gemini Gets an Upgrade, Rare Character Steals the Show, and the Fifth Segment Goes Off
May 31, 2026
Brad jumps back into his discussion of the top AI Apps picking up with the newly upgraded Gemini AI App after Google’s big conference announcements, and he breaks down Gemini Spark, Gemini Daily…
Omar Periu: Mentors, Mistakes & the Magic of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
May 24, 2026
The Bourbon with Brad crew uncorked a legendary pour this week. The iconic Horse Soldier Bourbon, forged in fire by the very soldiers who rode into Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11. Its story sets…
Orbiting Data Centers, Penelope Pours, and the 5th Segment Chaos
May 17, 2026
Tonight’s pour is the classic Penelope Bourbon, and it sets the tone for an episode that swings from the stratosphere to the seafloor. Brad kicks things off by asking the week’s most unhinged…
Old Bourbon, New Intelligence: Begin the Big Six AI Breakdown
May 11, 2026
This week, Brad and the crew crack open one of the oldest bourbons in America - Chicken Cock - and the puns take on a life of their own. Between sips and laughter, the show kicks off a sharp…
