This week, we're celebrating a milestone that's been years in the making. 500 podcast episodes with Ol' Big Chief behind the microphone!
That's right, folks! This isn't the 500th episode of The Whiskey Trip. It's Big Chief's 500th podcast episode across his journey with The Bourbon Road and The Whiskey Trip. Five hundred conversations, countless friendships, incredible whiskeys, and enough stories to fill a lifetime.
And who better to help celebrate this milestone than the woman who's been riding shotgun through it all? Ms. Viv!
This week, the tables are turned as Ms. Viv takes over the questioning and puts Big Chief in the hot seat. From his earliest days behind the microphone to the people, places, and pours that shaped his journey, nothing is off-limits.
Expect plenty of laughter, a few surprises, heartfelt memories, and maybe even a story or two Big Chief wasn't planning on telling!
First Half – Weller Antique 107
Big Chief and Ms. Viv kick off the celebration with W.L. Weller Antique 107, a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon that's become a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts.
As they sip, Ms. Viv takes Big Chief back to where it all began. They revisit the early days of podcasting, the challenges along the way, and the friendships that turned a passion for whiskey into something much bigger.
Second Half – Jimmy's Bourbon 10 Year
For the second half, they raise a glass of Jimmy's Bourbon 10 Year as the conversation turns toward the lessons learned over 500 episodes, unforgettable moments, and what the future holds for Big Chief and The Whiskey Trip.
Ms. Viv keeps the questions coming, including a special Quick Fire Round that puts Big Chief on the spot!
But this episode is about more than bourbon or microphones. It's about the people who have made the journey worthwhile.
From the distillers and industry legends to the everyday whiskey lovers who have welcomed Big Chief into their homes, bars, and lives, every single one has helped shape this incredible ride.
Five hundred episodes. Thousands of pours. Countless friendships. One incredible journey.
Big Chief wants to thank every guest who has shared a story, every listener who has tuned in, and every friend who has supported him along the way.
Because at the end of the day, whiskey is what brings us together, but friendship is what keeps us coming back.
And remember, folks, Be a Rising Tide. Lift others up, celebrate their successes, and never forget the people who helped you along the way.
Here's to the next 500!
Cheers, and remember… TAKE THE RIDE!
