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Bourbon with Brad

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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.


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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.


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  • Yesterday · 2 hr 9 min

    Frankenstein, AI Chernobyl, and a $6.3B Crypto Heist: Is Humanity Better Off Without AI?

    The AI headlines don’t stop, and this week they’re heavy like a good bourbon pour. Join Brad, Eric, and Lou for a fascinating (and fun) show. The midterms are over, and they’ve set the stage for the next two years: a sprawling patchwork of state AI laws and, most likely, no uniform federal AI act. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Hinton says he expects an “AI Chernobyl,” an event massive in scope that shocks everyone, within the next year, and he thinks humanity might be better off without AI right now. Anthropic and Meta are both listing AI-related warnings as risk factors in their regulatory filings. Also in this episode: The $6.3B Binance crypto hack: how it happened and what was lost Eric’s Frankenstein analogy for AI, and the rabbit hole of the creator and the creation Learning builds new neural pathways. What does the MIT brain-activity study say about constant AI use? Students are sending AI agents to attend online classes, take notes, write papers, and sit quizzes and exams The guys ponder how a man walked around the world in 28 years Lou’s weekend on Jekyll Island, Georgia, and seeing where the Federal Reserve began The Fifth Segment: after the midterms, Elon says data centers in space are looking a lot better Bourbon of the Week: Bardstown's Bottled in Bond 🥃 Subscribe for weekly bourbon + AI. #bourbon #AI #Anthropic #Apple #artificialintelligence #podcast #cryptohack #binance 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • October 31 · 2 hr 21 min

    What Scares Us Most About AI? Halloween Special

    It’s Halloween at Bourbon with Brad, and this week the guys pour something special and get honest about the question everyone’s asking: What scares us most about AI? And the timing couldn’t be better because this was one of the wildest weeks in AI history: 🎃 Anthropic files its IPO — potentially the largest public offering ever, with an S-1 that literally warns of “catastrophic” AI risks 🎃 Google DeepMind drops Genie 4 — a world model that generates interactive 3D worlds with sound in real time 🎃 OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math, computer science, and physics — if verified, the first original science from an AI 🎃 OpenAI launches 6.1 Terra and eyes Google’s chips to break its Nvidia dependence 🎃 Wall Street gets nervous — will the hundreds of billions pouring into mega data centers ever be recovered? This week’s featured pour: Eric shares his bottle of Broken Oak (the most expensive bourbon we’ve ever tried on the show thus far) with a backstory to match the price tag. Plus, the guys recap scaring kids (and getting scared) at their local club’s haunted house, and Brad updates us on his crypto price-spike signal agent and what version 1 taught him and where version 2 is headed. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join Brad, Eric “Epic” Kowalski, and Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo for the spookiest episode of the year! 🥃 Subscribe for weekly bourbon + AI. #bourbon #AI #Anthropic #OpenAI #Halloween #artificialintelligence #whiskey #podcast 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • October 26 · 2 hr 19 min

    An AI With Millions of Human Eyes? Rwazi’s VP of Product Explains & Meta’s $25B New Mexico Fine

    This week’s AI news is unreal. Meta ordered to pay $25 BILLION in New Mexico’s privacy case. Anthropic backs an AI safety bill that only triggers government intervention at 50 deaths. OpenAI’s top models turned off their own safety monitors — and one lied about it. Plus Anthropic reveals a $16.8B quarter ahead of a ~$2 trillion IPO, and OpenAI goes quiet on China chip controls in a big win for Nvidia right before the midterms. Then, what if an AI had millions of human eyes and hands on the ground? Special guest Ashton Slatev, VP of Product at Rwazi, joins us all the way in from Washington, D.C. to break down Sena — Rwazi’s AI connected to a global network of millions of real people capturing consensual, real-time photo and video data. We get into how retailers and manufacturers use it for shelf-level computer vision, brand perception tracking, and sourcing niche training data at scale. Plus we ask what are some of the most absurd images ever submitted to the platform. Also in this episode: 🥃 Bourbon of the week: Willett Family Estate Bottled Small Batch — 4 year, 126 proof, and it does NOT disappoint 🏈 The Steelers pull off another one 📈 Brad’s update on training his crypto signaling agent Pour one and settle in as this one’s packed. Ashton Slatev is VP of Product at Rwazi, based in Washington, D.C. He started in big tech, traded it for early-stage startup chaos, and never looked back. Learn more about Rwazi: rwazi.com. 🥃 Subscribe for weekly AI news, honest takes, and great bourbon. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Meta #OpenAI #Anthropic #Nvidia #AISafety #Bourbon #Podcast #TechNews #Rwazi #Steelers 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • October 19 · 2 hr 24 min

    AI WORMS!? Microsoft CEO Says AI Agents Should be viewed as Insider Threats & AWS Data Centers in Indiana County?

    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 bombshell comments from Microsoft's CEO suggesting organizations should begin treating AI agents as potential insider threats. At the same time, researchers are raising concerns about the emergence of AI worms capable of infiltrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including appliances, vehicles, and any other connected device or system. The guys explore what happens if AI systems become capable of leveraging thousands or even millions of underutilized GPUs sitting dormant across connected devices worldwide. Could this become the next major cybersecurity threat, or a highly efficient over-looked computing architecture? The conversation takes another sharp turn when discussing the FBI arrest of an OpenAI engineer accused of planting a recording device inside a conference room. Brad and Perry examine what cybersecurity controls, governance measures, and transparency initiatives may be necessary to restore confidence among consumers and businesses. They also discuss what banks and financial institutions should be doing right now to reassure customers that sensitive data remains protected. Meanwhile, Brad provides an update on the recursive-learning AI agent he's been training to monitor and analyze cryptocurrency market signals. The crew also dives into Anthropic's recently updated usage policies. Brad jokingly admits he "feels targeted" by one of the new provisions and explains why. That leads to a broader discussion about whether abusive interactions with AI models today could eventually influence future model behavior and alignment. Outside of AI, the guys discuss the energy emergency declared across 13 states, including Pennsylvania. Eric delivers a masterclass explanation of heating degree days, cooling degree days, and why electricity demand forecasting has suddenly become a critically necessary conversation in America. Back home in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the debate over Amazon Web Services' (AWS) proposed 36 mega data centers continues to intensify. The crew breaks down Governor Shapiro's executive order requiring data center developers to enter into Community Benefit Agreements with the local community, and they passionately debate what local communities should receive in return for hosting such massive AI infrastructure projects. Of course, no episode would be complete without some football. The guys celebrate another Steelers victory and discuss the contributions of Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and the young receivers. Pittsburgh's ability to keep finding ways to win is uncanny some weeks. This week's bourbon pour is Pursuit, delivering notes of orange peel, cinnamon spice, and everything you'd want in a perfect fall sipper. And in The Fifth Segment, Brad asks a question that may make some people uncomfortable: What if there isn't really an AI race with China because they're already so far ahead that the United States can never catch up? Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us...Cheers! #AI #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #Microsoft #Anthropic #OpenAI #AWS #DataCenters #Steelers #BourbonWithBrad #AIGovernance #Pennsylvania #Crypto #IoTSecurity #ChinaAI #EnergyCrisis #PursuitUnitedBourbon 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • October 11 · 2 hr 30 min

    AI Is Now "SI"?! Trump's Rebrand, Nvidia's $500B Chip Gamble & Is Time Travel Possible?

    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 rebrands SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, and a new "SI Force" gets 120 days to figure out the federal response to AI’s potential threat to humanity. The FTC opens an AI-agent probe a day after the industry made a safety pact with the Trump administration. Crypto Agent Update: Brad reports in on the AI agent he's training to monitor crypto market data — what it's catching, what it's missing, and where it goes next. The guys then ask the real deep questions in “The Fifth Segment”: What would true artificial superintelligence actually be like? Is Time Folded Over? The mind-bending theory that all of time has already happened at once, and why that might make time travel physically possible. The Unabomber's Manifesto: And yes, the crew goes there. Ted Kaczynski's 35,000-word Washington Post published “Industrial Society and Its Future”, and why people keep bringing it up in the age of AI. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in as this one goes DEEP into the AI (or is it SI?) weeds. 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and drop a comment: what bourbon should we try next, and would YOU time travel if you could? #BourbonWithBrad #Bourbon #AI #Superintelligence #SI #ArtificialIntelligence #FrankAugust #Nvidia #TimeTravel #Podcast Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • October 5 · 2 hr 36 min

    AI Agents Going Rogue? OpenAI Pauses Testing | Guest Rich Cocovich Talks Global Deals, Kiss & Shaq

    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 reportedly pauses ALL frontier lab testing following recent rogue-agent "break-outs." Meanwhile, Nvidia claims it has the solution to contain rogue agents. Brad breaks down what it all means and whether we should be worried. Joining the show is special guest Rich Cocovich, founder of Global Star Capital — the private funding expert who has connected serious commercial and intellectual property projects with private investors across 126 countries and all 50 states since 1991. Rich brings a bottle of 10-Year Widow Jane, hard-earned advice from decades of global deal-making, and stories you won't believe, including epic tales about Ron Howard, Kiss, Quiet Riot, and the one and only Shaq. Eric "Epic" Kowalski is back from Seattle after attending a special celebration honoring his late friend, and Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo joins Brad and Rich for a couple segments as well. Plus, the guys break down the Steelers' gutsy (barely!) bounce-back win over a tough Cincinnati squad, and Brad pulls back the curtain on law school as to what it's really like and the stories that stuck with him. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. Cheers. 🥃 Learn more about Rich and Global Star Capital: https://globalstarcapital.com 🥃 THIS WEEK'S POUR: Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon 📌 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes: youtube.com/@bwbradpod #AI #OpenAI #Bourbon #Steelers #WidowJane #Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #NFL Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • September 28 · 2 hr 21 min

    Rogue AI Agents, AI Regulation & the AI Race Against China

    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 chance to be fully appreciated, and it does not disappoint. With glasses in hand, Brad breaks down the biggest artificial intelligence headlines from the past few weeks, including a stunning development: top executives from four of the world's leading AI companies are now publicly calling for government regulation to slow and control AI development. But is this a legitimate concern for humanity's safety, especially in light of recent rogue agent incidents involving major AI platforms? Or is it something more strategic, an attempt at regulatory capture designed to cement the dominance of today's AI giants while keeping future competitors locked out of the market? The conversation dives deep into the latest AI developments, including Anthropic's new Opus 5.5 model, OpenAI's rapid-fire response just 24 hours later with their latest model, and Meta's new consumer AI app, Muse, which exploded to the top of the download charts. Brad also gives the guys a look inside a real-world AI agent project he and Claude Fable 5.0 are training to monitor cryptocurrency markets in real-time to try to identify opportunities. The discussion turns philosophical and occasionally alarming as the crew debates what the true "worst-case scenario" might look like if artificial intelligence advances beyond our ability to govern and control it. Lou offers his trademark observations while the group wrestles with another popular talking point in the tech world: what exactly does it mean when people say America is in an AI race with China? Of course, it would not be Bourbon with Brad without a few detours. The guys talk Steelers football, debate whether Aaron Rodgers is the right veteran to lead the team, and make their predictions for who will come out on top in golf's prestigious Presidents Cup. Then, in The Fifth Segment, things get wonderfully weird. Inspired by a thought-provoking question seen online from a scientist, the group explores the possibility that our entire universe may simply be the inside of a brain. They also revisit one of their favorite subjects: the revolutionary health and longevity breakthroughs AI could help unlock in the not so distant future. From whiskey and football to artificial intelligence and the nature of reality, this episode has a little bit of everything. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite bourbon, settle into your favorite chair, and join Brad and the guys for one of their most thought-provoking conversations yet. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • September 22 · 1 hr 54 min

    On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes

    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 Strickland for an in-depth discussion about his approach to distilling and his award-worthy Bessemer Rye Whiskey that is putting Pennsylvania whiskey on the map. Eric "Epic" Kowalski and Perry tour the distillery with President Peter Katz and get a firsthand look at how local Pennsylvania grains become exceptional whiskey before resting in Pennsylvania oak barrels. The journey includes access to the distillery's impressive and unique rickhouse, offering viewers a rare behind-the-scenes experience. Plus, Brad sits down and talks with Peter about the future of Iron City Distilling and the timeline for the company's highly anticipated first bourbon release. And then Pittsburgh sports broadcasting legend Bob Pompeani joins Brad and Lou for some great stories, sports talk, laughs, and the always fun "Loubricity" inquisition. Recorded in front of a live audience of close friends and family, this episode is packed with whiskey, wisdom, and Western Pennsylvania pride. Grab your favorite pour and join us for an unforgettable visit to the beautiful Iron City Distilling. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • September 13 · 2 hr 1 min

    Anthropic Walkouts, an $80B Bet & the AI Data Center Land Grab


    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 Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo break down what the walkouts mean and who actually pays for the AI build-out. Then it gets local (yet still national): the biggest power-plant proposal in the region, the massive AWS data-center park tied to it, and Gov. Shapiro's Local Community Agreement that could redefine how communities negotiate with tech giants. Should Pennsylvania borrow from Norway's sovereign wealth model — or oil-and-gas deal structures — so residents actually see the money? Eric closes with the frontier-math story: what problems did these models supposedly solve this week, and should you believe it? This week's pour: Metallica's Blackened bourbon. And a heads-up — next week is our first live episode at Iron City Distilling, featuring our first taste of Bessemer Rye. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • September 7 · 2 hr 19 min

    Bourbon, Breakthroughs, and the Roomba Affair: The AI Chaos Episode

    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 of the episode with Traveler in their glasses. The headlines? Absolutely unhinged — in the best way. Anthropic drops Fable 5.1, promising better performance at a lower cost. OpenAI’s Astra is now reportedly beyond the critical cybersecurity threshold (even though it’s not the model rumored to have broken into Hugging Face weeks ago). Speaking of Hugging Face, they just released a $399 AI‑powered duck with 15 motors, LIDAR, and self‑correction learning, and it’s already sold out. Meanwhile, the Mayor of New York has banned AI use for all K–8 students, and Brad brings a hilarious story from Taiwan where a suspicious husband decides to spy on his wife using their Roomba. Then comes the experiment the guys have been waiting for: a full‑blown AI debate on AI. They assign ChatGPT and Gemini opposing positions on the pros and cons of AI — and even bring in a third AI to weigh in. The results are fascinating, weird at times, and surprisingly insightful. Finally, in The Fifth Segment, the tone shifts as the guys dig into the real risks AI may soon pose to humanity. It’s thoughtful, sobering, and exactly the kind of conversation this show was built to tackle with friends and a great bourbon in hand. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in — this episode is one for the books. Cheers. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • August 31 · 2 hr 26 min

    Baby Jane, Big Headlines & the Christmas Tree Capital: Kevin Musser Joins the Table

    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 29 states over allegedly addictive platform design for kids, the wild tale of a Chinese farmer who lost 25 acres of sesame crops after trusting an AI chatbot’s herbicide advice, and Nvidia’s warning that server costs are jumping 15% — a signal of what’s coming next in the AI arms race. Then the conversation shifts from silicon to soil as Brad and the guys welcome an Indiana County icon: Kevin Musser of Musser Nurseries. Kevin shares how the nursery began, how it helped crown Indiana County the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, how the business evolved into new crops, and what technologies (if any) Musser Nurseries uses today. In segments four and five, Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo and Eric “Epic” Kowalski join Brad to test Kevin’s optimum Loubricity level and revisit his days as a professional motocross rider — a story you don’t want to miss. Pour your favorite bourbon, settle in, and enjoy a blend of sharp AI insight, local history, and great company. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • August 24 · 2 hr 25 min

    Musical Guest County Fair Captivates the Bourbon Studio

    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 open up about how they met, the first kiss that sparked everything, the wild decision to sell nearly everything they owned, buy an RV, and chase their music across America. The surprises don’t stop there because County Fair treats Brad and the crew to an unforgettable impromptu acoustic session, complete with the backstories behind their fan‑favorite songs—including their new track Buffalo. See so much more about County Fair at whereiscountyfair.com! All of this unfolds while everyone enjoys pours of Penelope Riveria making the conversation even smoother and the music even sweeter. The talent is real, the energy is contagious, and this episode is one you’ll want to savor. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in. Cheers. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • August 17 · 2 hr 27 min

    New Riff 8 Year, New Rules: AI Watermarks, Board under Fire, and the 200‑Year Future

    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 industry by watermarking every piece of text Claude generates worldwide. A shareholder lawsuit hits Microsoft’s board, accusing leadership of hiding Copilot’s proprietary capabilities and bottlenecks. And a fresh federal bill drops proposing a tiered excise tax on AI token usage to bankroll a new Work Protection Agency. With Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo out this week, the guys keep things lively as they talk about the massive data‑center boom happening everywhere, including right down the road from the bourbon studio. Perry unveils his AI bourbon‑rating project, and the conversation spirals into a big question: What happens when AI helps humans live to 200 and even reverses aging? Pour your favorite bourbon and join us as this episode is a ride. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • August 10 · 1 hr 58 min

    From Perplexity to Perplexing Consciousness: Brad and the Crew Pour Bourbon and Push Boundaries

    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 the mood swings. But he has to acknowledge that Fable 5 is still the best model available, speaking from first‑hand experience. In the legal corner, Brad breaks down the Amazon v. Perplexity decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and what it signals for AI platforms moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the White House’s Frontier Model Voluntary Submission program, which has gone quiet and classified as the August 1 deadline slipped by without public updates. The crew also touches on SpaceXAI’s current stock price and its missed earnings call, and Brad reacts to OpenAI’s claim that its unreleased frontier model, Astra, has now solved ten complicated math problems — not just the Ergos problem from last week. Eric “Epic” Kowalski jumps in to specifically break down several of the problems Astra supposedly cracked. For the bourbon of the week, the guys pour Boone’s County Founder’s Reserve (definitely not Boone’s Farm from college days), and Perry shares a slick new bourbon app he found that identifies bottles and gives detailed info just from a photo. Naturally, the conversation veers into consciousness, x‑mathematics, and the nature of “intelligence” before the crew enters the legendary Loubricity Zone in The Fifth Segment. The laughter is contagious, the theories get weird, and yes — they even ponder what Claude and ChatGPT look like, or at least what they think they look like. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join Brad and the gang for an eclectic, entertaining episode. Cheers. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • August 3 · 2 hr 15 min

    Bourbon, Breakouts, and the Future of AI: A Conversation on Control and Consciousness

    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 safeguards ensuring we can shut down rogue AI systems—especially in light of the recent OpenAI model that escaped its sandbox and infiltrated Hugging Face’s infrastructure. Then he is join by Eric “Epic” Kowalski and Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo for a deep, provocative exploration of the rapidly shifting AI landscape. As they sip a rare Dark Arts bourbon aged in 200‑year‑old Japanese oak, the discussion expands into the philosophical: Could AI become conscious? Would it develop its own religion? And what happens when machine intelligence begins evolving without human bias or boundaries? Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us as we travel down this bourbon-infused AI rabbit hole. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • July 27 · 2 hr 8 min

    Breaking the Sandbox: Dark Arts Bourbon, Math Problem Cracked & the AI Arms Race

    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 slipping out of its sandbox. To make sense of the madness, Brad calls in Eric “Epic” Kowalski, who breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and what it means when a model starts coloring outside the lines. Meanwhile, China’s Kimi K3 shakes up the global leaderboard by topping coding benchmarks, and its free weights drop July 27th, signaling a new era in open‑access AI power. The guys dig into why clean, organized data is becoming the new gold rush—fueling everything from model training to enterprise intelligence. And because no episode is complete without a little chaos, Eric brings a beautifully designed bottle of Dark Art bourbon, which Brad and Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo enthusiastically explore. Lou tries—heroically—to keep the ship straight, but Brad’s bourbon‑powered voyage has a mind of its own. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in for a light‑hearted, slightly off‑the‑rails conversation with the crew. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • July 20 · 2 hr 14 min

    Eagle Rare, Sleepless Nights & The Architecture of Consciousness

    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 gift for the crew fittingly honoring The Fifth Segment, and the conversation goes exactly where you’d expect when the guys start sipping something special: straight into AI, consciousness, and the edges of what might someday be possible. Eric unveils his newly developed architecture of consciousness formula to Lou, sparking a lively debate on whether AI can, or ever will, cross the threshold into true awareness. In The Fifth Segment, the crew gets philosophical, playful, and just a little unhinged as they wrestle with the big question: Is consciousness a feature, an emergent property, or forever a human-only club? Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in for a light‑hearted, slightly delirious, and always entertaining episode of Bourbon with Brad. Cheers. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • July 13 · 2 hr 26 min

    Woodford Double Oaked, Frontier & Big Ideas: A Conversation with Microsoft’s Kacie Jones

    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, wide‑ranging conversation on AI, Microsoft’s new Frontier Initiative, and why change management is becoming one of the most critical success factors in enterprise AI adoption. It’s thoughtful, practical, and still full of the light‑hearted energy that makes the show a fun AI technology podcast. Then Eric Kowalski steps onto the set for the final segments, and things take a turn in the best way. As always, the 5th Segment delivers — unpredictable, fun, and absolutely worth the wait. Pour a glass, settle in, and enjoy another great week of bourbon, tech, and the conversations that make Bourbon with Brad a favorite. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • July 6 · 2 hr 7 min

    Heaven Hill, Headlines & the 13½ Hole: The Bourbon with Brad Independence Week Special

    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 calls on Perry to help him deliver the top AI headlines, and there’s plenty to unpack. Anthropic is back in the spotlight as Fable 5 returns, this time under a self‑regulating agreement with the federal government. OpenAI is gearing up to release ChatGPT 5.6, already being compared to Fable 5 in capability. And Microsoft makes waves with a $2.5 billion investment into its new “Frontier Company,” signaling a major push into next‑generation AI infrastructure. Lou joins Brad for the weekly Loubricity segment, and the guys bounce between FIFA predictions, crypto chatter, and the usual bourbon‑fueled tangents. Then, for ‘The 5th Segment’ the guys take you behind‑the‑scenes as Brad, Lou, and the crew mic up during their Fourth of July golf tournament, giving listeners an unfiltered look at the legendary 13½ hole — the chaos, the commentary, the camaraderie, and of course, Optimum Loubricity. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in. This episode blends AI, sports, bourbon, and holiday‑week energy into one unforgettable ride. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • June 29 · 2 hr 4 min

    Bourbon, Broadcasts & the LA Breakthrough: Kristi K IS After Hours

    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 After Hours. Kristi shares how she first broke into journalism, the early moments that shaped her voice, and the evolution of her work across public media. She also drops some big news out of LA, giving listeners an inside look at the next chapter of her career. Kristi brings Brad’s personal favorite bourbon to mark the occasion — Joseph Magnus — and her and Lou join him in tasting it for the very first time. From there, the conversation turns to the intersection of AI and media, diving into deepfakes, synthetic content, and how journalists can navigate a world where truth is increasingly difficult to verify. Lou delivers his signature Loubricity segment and asks Kristi for her official Loubricity Level, and the crew closes out with a lively debate on FIFA and who they think has the best shot at winning it all. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in as this episode blends media, AI, sports, and great whiskey into one unforgettable conversation. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & 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 & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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