Explore every episode of the podcast Bottled ‘n’ Bond Presents: Spirited Movie Companions

In this episode, in celebration of Charlie’s wife Becky’s birthday, Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Iced Texas Tea while they discuss 1983’s Terms Of Endearment.

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The Iced Texas Tea recipe:

Ingredients

• 6 oz strongly brewed black tea, chilled
• 1–2 tbsp chocolate syrup
• 2 oz milk or half-and-half
• Ice
• ½ oz vanilla syrup, optional
• Pinch of salt, optional but recommended

Fill a tall glass with ice. Stir the chocolate syrup into the chilled black tea until completely incorporated. Add the milk and vanilla syrup, then stir well. A tiny pinch of salt helps the chocolate pop.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠The Fighting Irish Highball while they discuss 1993’s Rudy.

This month’s theme is Tears In Our Beers: Movies that make us emotional.

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To celebrate Charlie’s birthday, he and Mike will be enjoying ⁠Kentucky Mudslides while they discuss 1981’s Stripes.

Kentucky Mudslide

   - 1 ounce vodka

   - 1 ounce Coffee Granita liqueur

   - 1 ounce Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream

   - 1.5 ounces heavy cream

   - Garnish with chocolate shavings

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠The Nilbog Nightmare while they discuss 1990’s Troll 2.

The Nilbog Nightmare

1.5 oz Vodka

1.5 oz Green Apple Liqueur

1 squeeze of green food gel

1 “squirt” of Coconut Cream

Pour all ingredients over ice and shake vigorously. Serve over ice in a plastic cup.

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In this episode, to celebrate Countess Traci’s birthday, Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Drambuie while they discuss 1980’s Airplane!.

An article on Stephen Stucker.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Scotchka with Hedges & Butler Scotch and Mohawk Vodka while they discuss 2003’s The Room.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠a Black Russian with Belvedere Vodka and Cafe Granita cold brew coffee liqueur and a Smoked Manhattan with Bulleit Rye while they discuss 1964’s Fail Safe.

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To celebrate Mike’s birthday, he and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠a Boulevardier while they discuss 1997’s The Game.

Companions for this episode

The films of David Fincher, especially: Seven, Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network and Gone Girl.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠grain alcohol (Everclear) with distilled water while they discuss 1964’s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb.

Red Alert by Peter George (writing as Peter Bryant)

The Complete Kubrick from the Criterion Collection (coming 10/20/2026)

Companions for this episode

The Stanley Kubrick Archives, edited by Alison Castle

Paths Of Glory, an earlier Kubrick film

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠highballs with Buffalo Trace while they discuss 1941’s Citizen Kane.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠a Gin Rickey while they discuss 1936’s Modern Times.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Caleo Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane wine while they discuss 1987’s The Princess Bride.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Miller High Life and a Kahlúa Cappuccino while they discuss 1995’s Tommy Boy.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠a Frozen Gatorita while they discuss 1994’s Clerks.

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In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠a Rock ’n’ Rye with Wild Turkey Private Selection Rye while they discuss 1978’s Animal House.

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From the hosts of Bottled ’n’ Bond, presenting Spirited Movie Companions.

In this episode Mike and Charlie will be enjoying ⁠Redbreast 12 Cask Strength while they discuss their new podcast and give their thoughts on the 2026 Oscars.

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