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They Don’t Make ’Em Like They Used To — Ball and Buck Nashville
What happens when a brand believes the things we use should carry stories, not just wear out?
Jason and Bradford take Two Guys On A Porch on the road for a field-trip edition from the brand-new Ball and Buck flagship store in Nashville, Tennessee, with founder Mark Bollman IV.
Ball and Buck is built around a simple idea: make things well enough that they become part of your story. Heirloom-grade clothing and gear, rooted in generations of American sporting tradition, designed to perform in the field, look just as good back in town, and someday be handed down with a few stories attached.
Mark shares how time spent hunting with his grandfather—and a jacket passed down through his family—helped shape a brand focused on craftsmanship, durability and preserving the sporting lifestyle. As he puts it, when something lasts long enough, it stops being just a product and becomes a kind of journal of the places you've been.
That philosophy fits the Porch pretty well.
The guys talk waxed cotton, field gear, why relationships matter more than simply filling shelves, and the collaborations Ball and Buck chooses because they believe in the people behind the brands—not just the products.
Naturally, there’s also bourbon.
Jason, Bradford and Mark pour Blade and Bow, talk about its connection to the old Stitzel-Weller Distillery, and leave behind a bottle of the Two Guys On A Porch Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel for future clubhouse conversations.
And “clubhouse” may be the best way to describe the new Nashville location. There’s sporting apparel and gear, high-end shotguns and rifles, a barbershop, places to sit and stay awhile—and a completely restored 1981 Jeep Scrambler built in collaboration with Bird Buggy that has enough horsepower to make Bradford reconsider several financial decisions.
Because Ball and Buck isn't really about nostalgia.
It's about taking what was worth preserving from the past, making it work for today, and building something good enough to still matter tomorrow.
Field tested. Quality proven. Stories earned.
Visit ballandbuck.com or one of the brick and mortar stores in Nashville or Dallas.
Grab a pour and come along.
The bourbon may have started the conversation.But the conversation is why we came.
 
 

Blanton’s may be one of the most recognizable bottles in bourbon—but for Jason, it’s more than that. It’s still the “plumb line” he uses to measure just about everything else.
 
On this Porch Picks from Two Guys On a Porch,  Bradford comes back from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with stories from Buffalo Trace Distillery, some surprisingly reasonable gift-shop prices, and one long-overdue gift for Jason: a barrel stave for his collection of Blanton’s horse toppers.
 
The guys talk Blanton’s Single Barrel, Weller Antique 107, bourbon hunting, collecting all eight letters that spell BLANTON’S, and the strangely difficult pursuit of finding the right second “N.”
 
It’s a quick conversation about bourbon, friendship, tiny metal horses, and why some bottles never really leave your rotation—even after your palate changes.
 
Whiskey for the men. A stave for the horses. Sounds about right.
 
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Jason and Bradford settle back to the porch and continuing conversation with pastor and author Scott Sauls in this episode of Two Guys On A Porch. They explore New Riff, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and Van Winkle 13-Year Rye. midlife, friendship, contentment, faith, and what happens when life does not go according to plan.
The conversation moves from divorce, disappointment, and letting go of control to the growing search among men for deeper community and more honest relationships. Scott offers his perspective on suffering, mystery, mercy, and why having fewer answers does not necessarily mean having less faith.  Be sure to check out Scott's new book Mercy King .
Along the way, Jason, Bradford, and Scott compare New Riff bourbon, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, and Van Winkle 13-Year Rye—leading to plenty of disagreement, bourbon corrections, and a few reminders that Jason prefers technical accuracy.
Pull up a chair. Join us on the porch. 
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On this episode of Porch Picks from Two Guys On A Porch, Jason shares a highlight from a recent family trip to London—a visit to the legendary James J. Fox, one of the world's oldest tobacconists and a favorite destination of Sir Winston Churchill.
Join Jason and Bradford as they explore the history of this iconic London landmark, Churchill's connection to the shop, the museum preserving his legacy, and the story behind the famous Romeo y Julieta Churchill cigar. 
Have you ever discovered a hidden gem while traveling? Let us know in the comments below!
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Can a pastor enjoy bourbon?
It's a question that surprises some people—and it opens the door to a much bigger conversation.
In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome pastor, author, and friend Scott Sauls to the porch over a pour of award-winning New Riff Bourbon. What begins as a conversation about bourbon and Christian freedom quickly turns into an honest discussion about friendship, mercy, longing, idolatry, and why the deepest questions of life can never be answered by success alone.
Scott also shares insights from his new book, The Mercy King: How the Kindness of Jesus Heals Your Sin, Shame, and Weakness, exploring how God's mercy meets us in our longings, our suffering, and our search for hope.
Whether you're a person of faith, someone who has questions about Christianity, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations over a great pour, we think you'll find something worth taking with you.
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Learn more about Scott's new book, The Mercy King:
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Ep. 56 - 🇺🇸 America at 250…and A Bourbon Older Than WWII 
On this special Independence Day edition of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by exploring the ideas, freedoms, friendships, and disagreements that have shaped our nation since 1776. From memories of the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976 to reflections on civility, personal freedom, differences, and the enduring strength of the American experiment, the guys consider what still holds us together in a time when it often feels easier to focus on what divides us.
To mark the occasion, they pour a remarkable piece of bourbon history: a 1941 Bottled-in-Bond J.W. Dant, distilled shortly after Prohibition and bottled during a pivotal era in American history. This bottle pre-dates World War II! The vintage whiskey serves as more than just a pour—it becomes a connection to another generation and a reminder of the traditions that endure.
They also compare it with Monk's Road Bourbon from Log Still Distillery, a modern expression tied to the same Dant family legacy, creating a unique tasting that bridges America's past and present. Along the way, a rare Padrón PB97 cigar helps complete a celebration centered on craftsmanship, heritage, and gratitude for those who came before us.
So as we celebrate Independence Day, perhaps the better question isn't whether America is perfect.
It's this:
What has allowed America to survive—and even thrive—for 250 years?
Perhaps it is the exceptionalism of the American experiment. For 250 years, we've stumbled, argued, disagreed, and persevered. Yet here we are. Imperfect? Absolutely. But for all its faults, America remains the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known—and still the best place in the world that we call home.
Pull up a chair and join us on the porch. 🇺🇸

Ep. 55 - South Africa vs Kentucky: The Corn Whiskey Battle Nobody Saw Coming
Most bourbon lovers have heard of Mellow Corn. But what happens when a Kentucky cult favorite goes head-to-head with a whiskey hand-carried home from a South African safari?
In this quick Porch Picks episode from Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford compare two very different takes on corn whiskey: the classic, Bottled-in-Bond Mellow Corn and Bains Cape Mountain Whisky, a unique South African pour finished in specialty casks. One whiskey surprised us with unexpected depth and character. The other sparked a debate that got... a little brutal.
Is corn whiskey underrated? Is Mellow Corn worth the hype? And can a whiskey from halfway around the world outshine a Kentucky staple?
Join us for one of the most surprising comparisons we've done yet.
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Ep. 54 -  Porch Picks |  Don’t Be Fooled By The Willet Purple Top
Jason thought he found the bourbon deal of the year when he spotted a Willett Purple Top sitting on a store shelf. But a closer look revealed a surprising twist.
In this Porch Pick, Jason and Bradford compare a young 4-year Willett rye against a mature 10-year Willett rye to see exactly what barrel aging contributes to flavor, complexity, and balance.
The verdict? Same whiskey. Very different experience.
If you're a bourbon hunter, Willett fan, or simply curious whether age statements really matter, this quick comparison is one you won't want to miss.
Willett Family Estate Rye (4 Year vs 10 Year)
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Can passion become a profession? And if it does… does it actually make life better?
Today on Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome back outdoorsman and guide Chris Nischan for a conversation about work, calling, money, contentment, and the quiet pressure men feel to measure themselves by titles, success, and income.
Pouring Russell’s Reserve 15 Year alongside Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Rye, the guys swap stories about rare whiskey finds, guiding hunts around the world, corporate culture, and the surprising truth that some of the wealthiest people alive still struggle to find peace.
Chris opens up about leaving traditional work behind to build a life around hunting and fishing, while Bradford reflects on finding purpose inside a career that wasn’t necessarily his “calling.” Together, the porch explores comparison, identity, friendship, and the battle many men fight between chasing more and learning to be content with what they already have.
This episode is full of humor, honesty, exceptional pours, and the kind of conversation that reminds you life is bigger than a paycheck.
Pull up a chair and join us on the porch.
 
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What happens when you put a world-class outdoorsman, a signed bottle of Russell's Reserve 15 Year, two porch philosophers, and a couple cigars together?
You get one heck of a conversation.
On Part 1 of this special two-part episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford welcome back repeat guest and longtime friend Chris Nischan — legendary hunting and fishing guide, former host of Tennessee’s Wild Side, and the very first winner of Field & Stream Outdoorsman of the Year.
Chris may know more about turkey hunting, tiger fishing, and the outdoors than just about anybody we know… but this episode isn’t really about hunting.
It’s about vulnerability.
Over pours of Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and the unicorn-level Russell’s Reserve 15 Year — personally signed by Wild Turkey icon Jimmy Russell himself — the guys blind taste the pours and quickly realize one of them belongs in the bourbon hall of fame. (Spoiler: the 117-proof Russell’s Reserve 15 drinks dangerously smooth.)
But between cigar smoke and plenty of porch-level trash talk, Chris opens up about growing up searching for identity, being the class clown, finding purpose in the outdoors, and the mentors who helped redirect his life before it went sideways.
There’s also:• a fake grand jury scam call,• stories about smoking cigars while recovering from a broken leg,• tiger fish with giant teeth,• Bradford getting roasted for his bourbon nose,• and a surprisingly deep conversation about what real friendship actually looks like.
Somewhere between the caramel, oak, rye spice, and laughter, this episode lands on a truth most men rarely say out loud:
Vulnerability doesn’t weaken men. It connects them.
Pour something worthy. Pull up a chair. And welcome back to the porch.