Whiskey Morgue Podcast

On this episode of Whiskey Morgue, Mike cracks open Moonlight Mayhem bourbon with the minds behind Filmland Spirits — Charlie Flint and Steve Canepa. We dig into how Film Land blends whiskey culture with cinematic nostalgia, why the story and the liquid have to speak the same language, and which horror tropes they’d happily bury six feet under in the spirits world. The conversation dives into their blending philosophy, behind-the-scenes “director’s commentary” moments, and the pulp art and vintage movie posters that shaped the brand’s aesthetic. Along the way, we talk favorite werewolf movies and tease the next “feature presentation” coming in 2026. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and step into Filmland.   Get Free Shipping on 2 or more bottles this holiday season: Visit: www.filmlandspirits.com Promo code: HOLIDAY25      Follow on Instagram: @filmlandspirits Learn More: www.filmlandspirits.com     Subscribe to: Whiskey Morgue YouTube Follow on Instagram: @whiskeymorgue Check out the merch: www.whiskeymorgue.com  

This week, I’m joined by my friend Eric, the Whiskey Mutant for our first ever Halloween special as we dive mask-first into Halloween III: Season of the Witch — the black sheep of the franchise that ditched Michael for Celtic curses, killer masks, and pure 80s weirdness. Join us, as we pair Halloween treats with whiskey and get as unhinged as frisky Tom Atkins with a six-pack and a theory.   Happy Halloween!      Follow: @whiskeymutant     Subscribe to: Whiskey Morgue YouTube Follow: @whiskeymorgue Check out the merch: www.whiskeymorgue.com       #halloween #halloween3 #seasonofthewitch #willettwhiskey #willett #tomatkins #halloweenspecial #fourroses #fourrosesbourbon #halloweensnacks #snacks #whiskeypodcast #whiskeyreview #horrorpodcast 

In this episode, Mike sits down with award-winning filmmaker Steven LaMorte to talk about his horror parodies The Mean One and Screamboat, starring David Howard Thornton. With a few epic pours of Heaven Hill Distillery in hand, they dive into Steven’s early storytelling roots, his jump from working with Sony and WWE into horror, and how he balances camp, gore, and humor on screen. They also dig into the “party watch” appeal of his films, the value of practical effects, and the twisted fun of giving childhood classics a sinister edge without losing the magic. Expect plenty of drinks, laughs, and stories about Steven’s Nonna’s legendary Italian cooking. Oh yeah, Screamboat is now streaming on Peacock!   Check out: @stevenlamorte   and: @screamboatmovie       Subscribe to: Whiskey Morgue YouTube Follow: @whiskeymorgue Check out the merch: www.whiskeymorgue.com           #screamboat #themeanone #stevenlamorte #fuzzonthelens #indiehorror #director #Davidhowardthorton #heavenhill #heavenhilldistillery #whiskeyreview #podcastinterview #horrorpodcast #whiskeypodcast

Season 2 of The Whiskey Morgue Podcast kicks off with Chris Dudley of Underoath! We talk about the band’s Three Chord bourbon release, the making of their new album The Place After This One, and how recording in a cottage brought them back to their roots. Chris also dives into his passion for film scoring, from his work on Plastic Men to the movies that inspire him, plus we trade thoughts on some of our recent horror watches.    Check out: @chrisunderoath and: @underoath     Subscribe to: Whiskey Morgue YouTube Follow: @whiskeymorgue Check out the merch: www.whiskeymorgue.com     #underoath #chrisdudley #threechord #threechordbourbon #whiskeypodcast #whiskeyreview #horrorpodcast #podcastinterview #moviereviews #artistinterview #rarecharacter 

This week on the Whiskey Morgue Podcast, I’m joined by whiskey reviewer, sneaker enthusiast, former Malt Review contributor, and Bourbon Pursuit regular Matt Kusek for a conversation that blends horror, whiskey, wrestling, and sneaker culture. We talk about growing up with Chicago horror icon Svengoolie, the magic of late-night horror hosts, and the uniquely weird cultural identity of Chicago. We also dive into whiskey trends deserving of a rubber chicken, legendary Halloween Nike releases, the mythic Freddy Krueger SB Dunks, and the similarities between sneaker hype and bourbon hunting. Plus: underrated whiskey picks, favourite wrestlers, and Matt’s ultimate white whale sneaker. Stay Spooky!   Check out Matt Kusek: Follow: @mattkusek Listen to: @theswooshlifepodcast Watch: The Swoosh Life Podcast on YouTube     Subscribe to: Whiskey Morgue YouTube Follow: @whiskeymorgue Check out the merch: www.whiskeymorgue.com