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The Back Nines, Bedtimes & Bourbon Podcast is a long-game fatherhood show for married men navigating the second half of life with intention, responsibility, and a little bourbon at the table.
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The ABCs of Whiskey Allocation: Why Bottles Go Scarce (opens the original)
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Michael and Stephen break down what "allocated" really means in whiskey: limited production, long aging decisions, distillery and state allocation policies, and the role of marketing and resale in driving scarcity. They use examples (Buffalo Trace, Weller, BTAC, Blanton's), explain lotteries, barrel picks and distillery programs, and offer practical advice on when an allocated bottle is worth the price.
ABCs of Fatherhood — A for Adrift: Parenting in the Age of Screens (opens the original)
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Stephen and Michael kick off their "ABCs of" series with A for "Adrift," exploring modern fatherhood challenges.They share personal stories—an 18-year-old’s trip to West Virginia, struggles with responsibility, and how social media and screens shape kids’ priorities—and discuss practical approaches to encourage independence, work ethic, and real-life skills.
Back Nines, Bedtimes, & Bourbon Presents: Behind the Screen: Dads, Gaming Rage, and Social Media Truths (opens the original)
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Hosts Stephen and Michael discuss social media from a father’s perspective, exploring how online anonymity fuels toxic behavior in casual gaming, school conflicts, and adult interactions.The episode also touches on internet nostalgia (MySpace, AIM, chat rooms), reactions to WNBA moments, money and cash-era stories, a late-night firepit anecdote, and a lighthearted DIY golf tournament idea.
Unscripted Live: Parenting, AI, and the Walk That Changed the Conversation (opens the original)
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In this lively live episode, hosts Stephen, Liz, Angela and Michael riff on what they wish for as parents and adults — from Copilot and AI in the workplace to mom guilt, kids growing up, and the longing for a simpler childhood. The conversation mixes tech, family life, and practical parenting struggles with plenty of humor and personal stories.Recorded as the show’s first Facebook live, the episode features candid banter, neighborhood memories, summer camps, and honest takes on modern parenting
Backnines, Bedtimes & Bourbon: Untangling the Gender Pay Gap — Business vs. Sports (opens the original)
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Hosts Stephen and Michael take an objective, data-driven look at the gender pay gap across business, sports and entertainment, comparing corporate leadership, occupational patterns, and athlete endorsements. They examine statistics on CEO pay, WNBA vs. NBA revenues and salaries, World Cup prize disparities, and potential fixes like pay transparency and performance-based compensation, ending with practical takeaways and open questions for listeners.
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