B Squared: Bourbon and Baseball

First Brian breaks down an old favorite, Old Forester Rye. The guys discuss baseball in the time of coronavirus (4:34) and players who just can't help themselves from making poor decisions (11:30). Brian gives his impressions of the A's season so far (16:38) while Bryan discusses his Angels (21:25), the seemingly vulnerable Astros (34:06), and his adventures of gambling on KBO games (51:31). And, like every barroom sports conversation, we've got hot takes on the Aaron Judge, Dustin May, and lollygagging in the NBA.Do us a favor and leave us a review, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @b2pod, and shoot us an email at bsquaredpod@gmail.com with feedback on the show!

The boys celebrate the long-waited baseball season by busting out a bottle of Parker’s Heritage from Heaven Hill (1:13). Then they go over some of the potential wonkiness in store the 2020 MLB season (8:55), how the A’s in particular are going to struggle in a shortened season (23:21), how the Angels look to fair with the late start to the season (35:08), and what they’re both looking forward to with MLB Opening Day right around the corner (59:45). Join the conversation! Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @b2pod!

Brian lowers the ABV this episode with some Russell's Reserve Ten Year bourbon (01:40). The guys banter about baseball's Spring Training 2.0 (09:54), the NC Dinos dominating the KBO (11:37), MLB's proposed coronavirus safety protocols (21:19), and the odds the A's and/or Angels make the playoffs in the 10-team MLB West (35:45). And as with any good barroom sports conversation, they dive into much more. Pour yourself a bourbon and take a listen!Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/b2pod and on Twitter and Instagram @b2pod! You can also send us an email at bsquaredpod@gmail.com. Cheers!

This week, the guys take advantage of some beautiful (baseball-less) Spring weather as Brian records from his backyard while sipping on some Blanton's Black Label from Buffalo Trace (2:28). The guys get into how bourbon is different from other whiskeys (10:08), whether or not Jack Daniel's is a bourbon (19:18), how sometimes whiskey preferences change over time (21:54), and the legacy of Uncle Nearest (28:01). They reminisce about some of their earliest baseball memories (30:48) before the conversation devolves into sports miscellanea (as every good barroom conversation does)!Join the conversation on at Facebook.com/bsquaredpod, on Twitter and Instagram @bsquaredpod, or via e-mail at bsquaredpod@gmail.com. And please be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen. Cheers!

Brian walks us through a tasting of the hard-to-find Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel from Buffalo Trace (1:23), the guys discuss the future of liquor regulations in light of Kentucky's changes to their three-tier system (5:52), and Bryan goes over his excitement for KBO's Opening Day in Korea (21:08).Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and shoot us an email to let us know how we're doing!Oh yeah, and don't forget to subscribe and rate us!MyKBO.netC. Trent Rosencrans' KBO piece in The AthleticEffectively Wild's episode on baseball in Taiwan and KoreaNaver TV WebsiteNaver TV App for AndroidNaver TV App for iPhone

Brian busts out some good stuff for this bourbon tasting, with Stagg, Jr. from Buffalo Trace (1:07). The guys catch up on their Easter weekends, family time, Bryan's trash TV addiction, and armchair psychology (6:47). Then they reminisce on Jim Abbott's legacy (12:35) and banter about the leaked radical realignment plan for 2020 baseball, heretofore known as "AZ+FL=MLB" (19:48). Put your drinkin' hats on!Find the guys on Facebook at facebook.com/bsquaredpod, Twitter @bsquaredpod, and Instagram @bsquaredpod. Or shoot them an email to bsquaredpod@gmail.com.

First, Brian brings the knowledge on his choice for today's sipping (Old Forester 1920), Bryan conflates the 26th and 27th Amendments, and the guys wax poetic about prohibition vis a vis its influence on American history (00:45). Then they share their anxiety and coping strategies for this indefinite period of isolation: smoking cigars, smoking meats, and pounding bourbon, for example (06:57). Finally, they delve into the agreement reached between MLB and the MLB Players' Association -- specifically how it will affect the fan experience in 2020 (16:13). Bottoms up! And be sure to subscribe to the podcast, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/bsquaredpod and on Twitter @bsquaredpod, and shoot us any and all feedback to bsquaredpod@gmail.com!

Bryan and Brian talk bourbon cocktails. Brian is sipping on a Kentucky Mule made with Elijah Craig bourbon, while Bryan is enjoying a Mint Julep with a Bulleit 95 Rye 12-Year. Then they discuss the Spring Training shutdown, the delay of MLB's regular season, and other potential baseball-related fallout of COVID-19 (7:16), followed by a seamless transition to the things they hate about MLB (30:17).

The guys mix it up and take a crack at two different bourbons. Brian has a 1792 Full Proof, while Bryan enjoys some Eagle Rare. Then they banter about what they enjoy most about baseball (12:15), throw in a little Joe Buck hate, and fantasize about what their walkup songs would be (28:27). Give us some feedback on Facebook at Facebook.com/BSquaredPod, via Twitter @BSquaredPod, or through email at BSquaredPod@gmail.com. Bottoms up!

User error by Bryan costs us over 30 minutes of content, but Brian does a great job leading him through a Bulleit Bourbon tasting. Brian gives some useful tips on building out a bourbon collection (6:17), and then the guys discuss their plans for the high holiday: Opening Day (11:57). Find us at Facebook.com/BSquaredPod, on Twitter @BSquaredPod, or at bsquaredpod@gmail.com.

Brian (with an "I") teaches Bryan (with a "Y") about bourbon as we taste some Wild Turkey 101. Then we engage in some barroom-style banter about the state of baseball, the up-in-the-air Mookie Betts mega-trade, how we became fans of our respective teams, the extent of the opioid crisis in MLB, as well as some side tangents.We're still working through some of the technical details and getting our feet under us, but we invite you to join the barroom discussion of America's pastime.Send feedback on twitter @BSquaredPod or to Facebook.com/BSquaredPod. Or email us at bsquaredpod@gmail.com.