Explore every episode of the podcast Assorted Crackers
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| Assorted Crackers Introduction. Who are these guys and why do they think they're interesting enough to start a podcast | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:16:55 | |
In our inaugural episode we share our bourbon origin stories, which includes sampling a time-honored cocktail recipe courtesy of Wilson's grandfather. We also ponder just why we decided to start this podcast. Cheers!
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| Episode 2. Summer Olympics recap, early Ole Miss football predictions and some more bourbon talk. | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:33:43 | |
Where the guys discuss the Olympics (remember that?), more bourbon and Ole Miss football. | |||
| Eric's (girly) Cocktail Quickie: The Pink Slipper | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:26:37 | |
Rising to a listener's challenge, the guys put the bourbon aside to sip on "the girliest cocktail we could find" while sharing stories about how we earned money when we were young. | |||
| Our first anniversary special | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
The guys reflect on their first year in production with stories of what went well, what could have been better, and all the trials and errors it took to get Assorted Crackers off the ground. | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Wilson's (Bill's) Summer in the Park | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:30:39 | |
The guys sample a delicious proprietary concoction crafted by our favorite podcast producer, then talk about the importance of mindset. | |||
| Family Road Trip | 28 May 2025 | 00:28:15 | |
Summer vacation season is here, and the guys talk about their favorite family trips across America's highways and byways. Ready to hit the open road and make some memories? Don't forget the mayonnaise jar. | |||
| License to drive: freedom on four wheels | 21 May 2025 | 00:39:55 | |
The guys take a road trip down memory lane in their first cars, and sip some popular budget booze options from back in the day. | |||
| Best of Memphis BBQ | 14 May 2025 | 00:31:36 | |
Memphis isn't called the BBQ capital of the world for nothing. The guys discuss their favorite local BBQ joints for ribs, pulled pork, smoked bologna and much more. | |||
| Hooray for Memphis in May! | 07 May 2025 | 00:33:16 | |
The guys get into stories from the World Championship BBQ competition, Music Fest and Sunset Symphony (remember that?). Plus a fantastic blind tasting from Four Roses and a scathing listener email. You MAY want to hear all of this one. | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Eric's Mint Julep | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:25:05 | |
It's Kentucky Derby week, so the guys muddle up this popular bourbon drink and toast the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. | |||
| Saturday Morning Memories | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:34:34 | |
The cartoons. The cereal. The super-useful PSAs. The guys relive Saturday mornings from our youth, including a debate on our favorite Justice League member (Wonder Twins?) | |||
| Grill and Chill | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
The guys get ready for grilling season with our favorite backyard recipes, tips and techniques. And what goes better with grilling than beer? We hops you tune in! | |||
| Spring Fever! | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:40:25 | |
The guys Spring into action with tips to get our patios, yards and flower beds ready to enjoy. AND reveal who won yard of the month. We also open the listener mailbag to read feedback from loyal fans, including a founding member of "The Underwear Bandits." | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Wilson's Iron Ranger | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:31:32 | |
Wait a Bourbon Tiki drink? The guys take it beachside with this sweet, tropical cocktail while reliving memories from past Spring Break trips. | |||
| Producer Bill's Double Dip: Meet Wilson'd Dad | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:46:38 | |
As we approach our first anniversary, the guys (and producer Bill) are rewinding favorites from the past year. Producer Bill chose Meet Wilsons' Dad. It's not that Producer Bill doesn't like the guys, per se, he just finds Wilson's father (also named Wilson) much more interesting, agreeable, and valuable as a human. | |||
| Senioritis! | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:36:03 | |
The guys toast the class of '25 by reminiscing about top movies and songs from their senior years, and even share a prom story or three. | |||
| The heyday of Memphis wrestling | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
The guys tag team for a no-holds-barred trip down memory lane and relive stories from the glory days of Memphis and Mid-South wrestling. | |||
| Meet Harold Graeter (Part 2) - local sports guru, proud Liberty Bowl ambassador | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:37:38 | |
Harold shares stories from his WMC-TV sports department days (including classic "Big Jack" Eaton stories), then talks a little more Memphis Tiger Football with a dash of the Dana Kirk days sprinkled in. | |||
| Meet Harold Graeter (part 1) - Local sports guru, proud Liberty Bowl ambassador | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:32:42 | |
Harold gives an insider's take on the competitive bowl scene as playoff dynamics evolve, and offers local takes on University of Memphis sports teams. | |||
| Pick your Poison | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:36:22 | |
The guys discuss and debate their go to value, sipper, mixer and special occasion bourbon picks (OK, Lee picks four or five). | |||
| Listen to your heart (and talk to your doctor) | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:33:56 | |
To mark Heart Month, the guys test their knowledge of men's heart health trivia, and pass the blood pressure cuff for real-time readings (there's room for improvement) | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Lee's Whiskey Sour made with love | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:25:35 | |
The guys sip a proper Boston style Sour and share a few heartwarming but mostly hilariously awkward Valentines stories. XOXO!! | |||
| Cocktail Quickie - Eric’s Sazerac | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:28:05 | |
The guys toast Mardi Gras season with the official cocktail of New Orleans, nibble some Gambino’s king cake and for no particular reason describe different types of hangovers. Laissez les bon temps rouler! | |||
| Meet Philip Smith - CEO, talent show champ and father | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:48:14 | |
Philip joins the show to discuss his career journey, share public speaking tips and talk about finding hope from a senseless family tragedy. | |||
| Meet Wilson's Dad | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:46:24 | |
Wilson's father drops by to share some memories, advice and incredible stories like the time he played touch football with Elvis. | |||
| Eric's Double Dip: Revolver Cocktail Quickie | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:26:47 | |
As we approach our first anniversary, the guys are rewinding favorites from the past year. Eric chose the Revolver Cocktail Quickie because the drink was pretty good but the stories about our worst injuries were hilarious. | |||
| Let's talk about the Winter Doldrums - symptoms, stories and solutions | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:30:30 | |
The guys discuss how they deal with the seasonal blues, share favorite comfort foods, and just to prove the point taste some amazing chicken and dumplings and potato soup. | |||
| Wilson's Revolver | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:25:43 | |
The Guys fill their holsters with this smooth bourbon and Kahlua concoction, and swap war stories from their most grizzly and hilarious childhood(?) injuries. | |||
| 2024: New flavors, old memories, and good friends | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:28:41 | |
Before the ball drops, the Guys relive flavors tried in 2024, share hopes for the New Year, and toast three sherry cask aged bourbons. Happy New Year friends! | |||
| Lee's Eggnog (It's good. It's Good | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:25:29 | |
They guys sip their first homemade Eggnog, and swap favorite turkey recipes including Lee's Popeyes pickup special. | |||
| Merry Christmas from Assorted Crackers | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:38:49 | |
The guys unwrap their best Christmas stories, taste Eric's mom's classic gumbo and find some special Maker's Mark in their stockings | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Lee's Paper Plane | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:17:10 | |
The guys test fly this smooth, high-flying drink and discover a surprise mutual appreciation for international soccer. Allez Les Bleus, Allez Les Crackers Assorti! | |||
| 80's rock band fantasy draft! | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:40:43 | |
The guys assemble their dream rosters of 80's musicians in a (not so) cutthroat draft for the ages. Rock On! | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Wilson's Gold Rush | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:16:06 | |
Here's a delicious concoction you can enjoy with friends and maybe even sooth a sore throat. And to stir the conversation the guys talk about their superpowers. | |||
| A Thanksgiving tribute with the memories and cherished traditions | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:49:22 | |
It's a full cornucopia as the guys share Thanksgiving stories from past celebrations and modern-day gatherings, then toast their blessings with a Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond taste off | |||
| Passing the torch: How the guys handed down hobbies and traditions to their kids | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
The guys share stories about paying it forward and raising the next generation. And as Thanksgiving approaches, they taste a very special batch from the Wild Turkey Distillery. | |||
| Wilson's Double Dip: 80's rock band fantasy draft! | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:41:12 | |
As we approach our first anniversary, the guys are rewinding favorites from the past year. Wilson chose 80's rock draft because he's convinced he won. | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Eric's Manhattan | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:09:16 | |
Defying the experts, Eric shakes it up with a Manhattan recipe inspired by his father's tradition. | |||
| It's our Halloween special! Be Afraid. Be very afraid | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:34:00 | |
The guys share lore of Halloween past plus a few spooky movies and rituals, then discuss favorite candy. And wash it all down with a tasting of Blood Oath bourbon. | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Wilson's Boulevardier | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:13:57 | |
The guys give a classic winter recipe a try, while fantasizing about their "bucket list" hunting experience. Cheers! | |||
| Set the hook! Fall fishing with a side of Mississippi pot roast sliders | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:30:59 | |
The guys go deep on fall bass fishing, sample 2 available 10-year old bourbons and enjoy Mississippi pot roast sliders | |||
| Cocktail Quickie: Lee's Grand Old Fashion | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:05:16 | |
In our inaugural quickie, Lee shares the secret to his grand old fashion recipe. Orange you glad you tuned in? | |||
| A bodacious, radical ode to the 80's - the greatest era in pop culture | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:30:48 | |
The guys relive their favorite 80's movies, TV shows and music, taste some smoked bologna and take the Weller Full Proof challenge. Listen because "knowing is half the battle." | |||
| Keeping up with college football changes and talking about our happy places | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:28:50 | |
The guys take on all the new changes in college football, then shift into talking about where they go to decompress and de-stress. And two of Weller's finest bottles make an appearance. | |||
| Fall Forecasts: Ole Miss Football, deer and duck season not far behind | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
The guys can't stop talking about Ole Miss football, we set our sights on deer and duck season, and Lee shares a couple of hard to find, easy to drink bourbons | |||
| Whiskey business: a full Blue Note whiskey symphony with a side of grilled duck sliders | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:35:42 | |
The guys sample the full Blue Note whiskey family (including the new honey cask releases) and Wilson's duck sliders make a tasty appearance | |||
| Lee's Double Dip: A full Blue Note whiskey symphony with a side of grilled duck sliders | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:36:53 | |
As we approach our first year anniversary, the guys are rewinding favorites from the past year. Shocker... Lee picked the ode to Blue Note whiskey episode. | |||
| There is going to be fireworks | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:27:54 | |
From professional shows to the buy 1, get 3 free variety at the county line stand, fireworks spark fun memories. Unless you're foolish enough to have a bottle rocket war with your pals, right? | |||
| The Dawn of Gaming Systems | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:29:52 | |
The guys struggle through clunky graphics and simple sound effects to relive the earliest days of home video game systems. Grab your joystick controller and come along on the journey | |||
| A Taste of Texas | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
The guys get their hands on some really nice Lone Star State bourbons, and Wilson brings in his (almost) famous smoked brisket. And we share a listener mail that stokes our new obsession with sous vide cookers. | |||