Episode 24 – Sipping Old Fitz History, Parenting the Future

Episode 24 – "Sipping Old Fitz History, Parenting the Future" In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford crack open some truly legendary bottles —: Old Fitzgerald 19 Year, 13 Year, and the crown jewel, the Very Very Old Fitzgerald. Distilled in 1957 at Stitzel-Weller under the watchful eye of Pappy Van Winkle himself and bottled in bond in 1969, this rare pour offers a sip of bourbon history — back when wheat first replaced rye in the mash bill to create the smooth profile we treasure today. The Old Fitzgerald 13-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition, released in 2024, has garnered significant acclaim in the whiskey community. Notably, it was awarded the title of "World's Best Bourbon" at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.  Excellence! And speaking of excellence, they light up a smoke worthy of the moment: the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series and the 50th Anniversary Series. Introduced in 1994 to celebrate Padron’s 30th anniversary, the 1964 uses all-Nicaraguan tobacco aged four years before rolling. The 50th, released in 2014 to mark half a century of Padron, continues the tradition of deep Nicaraguan flavor and rich craftsmanship — just like the bourbon in their glass, it’s aged, bold, and unforgettable.   As they savor these once-in-a-lifetime bourbons, Jason and Bradford reflect on parenting across the decades. They dig into the contrast between raising kids when you're young (and clueless) versus when they are adults.   They explore how wisdom, patience, and fatigue shape parenting styles — and how the transition into parenting adult children brings a whole new set of challenges, where offering advice becomes an art form requiring timing, restraint, and a whole lot of humility. With VVS in the glass and some very real talk about family, aging, and legacy, this episode blends rare bourbon and hard-earned life lessons the only way Two Guys on a Porch can. #VeryVeryOldFitzgerald #OldFitzgerald #WhiskeyOfTheYear #HeavenHill #Padron1964 #Padron50th

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Life is screwed up. So come join us, Bradford and Jason, on the porch to enjoy a good bourbon and cigar to figure it out. Picture this: a cozy porch or patio, the sun setting in the distance, and the perfect cigar in hand. That’s our sweet spot, and we want you there with us. Each episode is like a chat with old friends where we dive into everything from the smooth notes of bourbon to the complexities of life’s biggest questions—jobs, politics, history, music, and even the quirkiest of topics like, “Why did we quit using lead paint?” One of us is a brain surgeon—yes, really—and the other brings a mix of sharp intellect, charisma, and unyielding certainty. We’ll let you guess which is which. We’re tackling it all: from the lives of Presidents to overcoming isolation, battling cancer, navigating divorce, and the wild ride of raising adult kids. So, grab a friend, your favorite cigar, and a drink that makes you smile. Join us on the porch for some real talk and a lot of laughs.