Three bearded fellas discuss bourbons, whiskeys and life. Join us as we take a journey through various whiskeys while chatting it up about life. Watch full episodes an subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzziByYiN0uIM71u2vuR2KlUHSJDX6wN (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzziByYiN0uIM71u2vuR2KlUHSJDX6wN)
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S15E2: BUILDING A ROYAL LEGACY — ONE POUR AT A TIME!
On this episode of Beards, Bourbon & Whiskey, Q. Lewis is joined by special guest co-host Shad of the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast while Bo and Angry Principal are out — and they sit down with entrepreneur and spirits industry powerhouse Yvette Franklin of Qingdom Spirits and Royal Liquor Brands.Yvette takes us inside her journey as an entrepreneur in the spirits business, the vision behind her brands, and what it takes to build something of your own in an industry where getting a bottle on the shelf is only part of the battle.We also talk about The Royal Tasting Room, creating a space and experience around the culture of spirits, and her connection to Taste of Black Spirits — a movement that continues to put a spotlight on Black-owned spirits brands, entrepreneurs and creators making their mark on the industry.But this IS Beards, Bourbon & Whiskey... so you already know we're not giving you a buttoned-up business interview. 😂🥃Q., Shad and Yvette get into the REAL side of entrepreneurship: taking chances, building relationships, creating opportunities, navigating the spirits industry and turning an idea into something people can actually pour into a glass.👑 In this episode:🥃 Yvette Franklin's entrepreneurial journey👑 Qingdom Spirits & Royal Liquor Brands🍸 The story behind The Royal Tasting Room✊🏾 Her connection to Taste of Black Spirits💼 The realities of building a spirits brand🔥 Black entrepreneurship and ownership🎙️ Shad steps behind the BBW mic as Q.'s special guest co-host😂 And, of course... the conversation eventually goes wherever the whiskey takes it.If you're into bourbon, whiskey, Black-owned spirits, entrepreneurship, Detroit culture and the stories behind the bottle, pull up a chair and pour something good.🥃 Drink Responsibly. Laugh Irresponsibly.👍🏾 LIKE the episode💬 COMMENT with what you're pouring🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Beards, Bourbon & WhiskeyEverybody Loves BBW#BeardsBourbonWhiskey #QingdomSpirits #RoyalLiquorBrands #YvetteFranklin #TheRoyalTastingRoom #TasteOfBlackSpirits #BlackOwnedSpirits #BlackEntrepreneurs #WhiskeyPodcast #BourbonPodcast #DetroitPodcast #ShadVsEverybody #BlackOwnedBusiness #SpiritsIndustry
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5 Oct 2026
S15E1: THE REVIEWS ARE OVER… NOW THE REAL CONVERSATION STARTS.
Welcome to BBW Happy Hour, the LIVE after-show where the bottles have already been opened, several whiskeys have already been reviewed…and by the time we hit that GO LIVE button, let’s just say the opinions are a little more seasoned. 😂🥃This time, the conversation goes EVERYWHERE.We get into the changing world of college sports and NIL, including the regulations that could change how student-athletes get paid and how the game is played off the field.Then we bring it home to Michigan politics, the upcoming ballot and John James’ attempts to connect with Black voters—including his very visible appearances around Detroit with local rap artists and celebrities. Is it genuine outreach? Smart campaigning? Pandering? The table definitely has opinions.From there, the conversation gets heavier as we talk about something that feels impossible to ignore lately: ANGER.Why does it seem like everybody is on edge? Why are disagreements escalating so quickly? And why does violence sometimes feel like the first response instead of the last?But remember…This is BBW Happy Hour.We had already recorded multiple episodes.We had already reviewed multiple whiskeys.And THEN somebody decided it was a good idea to let us talk LIVE. 🤦🏾♂️🥃😂No script. No safety rails. Questionable sobriety.Just Beards, Bourbon & Whiskey talking sports, politics, Detroit, culture, life and whatever the hell else comes up once the bourbon starts doing the producing.🥃 Pour something good and join the conversation.What are YOUR thoughts on NIL? Are politicians genuinely connecting with communities or just campaigning? And does it feel like people are angrier than ever?Drop your thoughts in the comments.Drink responsibly. We clearly tried. 😂#BBWHappyHour #BeardsBourbonWhiskey #BourbonPodcast #WhiskeyPodcast #DetroitPodcast #MichiganPolitics #NIL #CollegeSports #JohnJames #DetroitCulture #BlackPodcast #WhiskeyReview #BourbonCommunity #HappyHour
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1 Oct 2026
S14E11: 🥃 LIVE FROM DETROIT: BLACK LOVE, BLACK FILM & BOURBON! 🎬
This episode of Beards, Bourbon, Whiskey is a little different — but in the best possible way.With Bo and Angry Principal unavailable, Q. Lewis calls in reinforcements as Shad from Shad Vs Everybody grabs a glass and jumps into the co-host chair for a special LIVE conversation with award-winning filmmaker, producer and actress Okema T. Moore!And Okema came to Detroit with something to celebrate.After taking home Best Director at the Detroit Black Film Festival in 2025, the Brooklyn filmmaker returned in 2026 with FOUR projects featured in a special screening block: 🎥 Love Zuri — Director/Producer, 🎥 Love Song — Lead Actress/Producer, 🎥 The Shower — Director/Producer/Lead Actress, and 🎥 Crossroads — Lead Actress.Four films. One festival. One hell of a conversation.But this episode goes deeper than filmmaking.Q, Shad and Okema get into the conversation surrounding Black love on screen and challenge the idea that loving, layered and authentic Black relationships somehow don't exist in film. Who gets to define what Black love looks like? Why do certain stories receive more attention than others? And what happens when Black filmmakers take control of the lens and tell those stories themselves?Okema also talks about wearing multiple hats in the film industry, creating opportunities, telling stories that reflect the fullness of Black life, and continuing to build a career both in front of and behind the camera.Meanwhile, Q and Shad are doing what BBW does best...🥃 Pouring something brown.🎬 Talking Black film and culture.😂 Cutting up when they're supposed to be conducting an interview.💬 And having the kind of conversation that can only happen when the cameras are rolling and the glasses aren't empty.The 7th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival brought Black filmmakers and stories from around the world to Detroit September 23–27, with screenings and events across the city — continuing its mission of creating a platform for Black voices in cinema.So pour yourself something good and pull up a chair.This ain't just about movies. It's about who gets to tell our stories — especially our love stories.🥃 Drink Responsibly. Think Freely. And as always… Everybody Loves BBW.👇 DROP A COMMENT:Do you think Black love is accurately represented in movies and television today?👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE#BeardsBourbonWhiskey #BBWPodcast #OkemaTMoore #DetroitBlackFilmFestival #BlackFilmmakers #BlackCinema #BlackLove #IndependentFilm #DetroitFilm #BrooklynFilmmaker #ShadVsEverybody #QLewis #BlackPodcast #BourbonPodcast #BlackStorytelling
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