Tales of the Trophies

Grab a seat and pour it neat as you enjoy Whiskers and Whiskeys present: Tales of the Trophies! A podcast where a couple of best friends drink some whiskey and give the history of college football's most interesting rivalries and trophied games.

Episode #39 | The Iron Bowl

November 23, 2022

Last episode of the regular season, and the boys went out in style. Not sure if it was because of the holiday silly season or the anticipation of Auburn getting their butts whooped yet again, but we were busting up laughing from the jump. Come have a laugh with us for the last episode of the regular season, but stick around for we're far from done for the year. Enjoy the turkey and rivalry week, boys & girls. Cheers.

Episode #38 | The Egg Bowl

November 16, 2022

Passing Fancy. Gotcha Twice. Immaculate Deflection. Back to Campus. The Stand. The Pick & The Kick. Number 100. The Comeback. The Egg Brawl. The Piss, The Miss, & The Double Dismiss. With this many notable names, you know this rivalry is one for the ages. Join the W&W Boys and recurring guest Nathan as we talk about the Egg Bowl.

Episode #37 | The Golden Boot

November 9, 2022

This trophy is definitely one of the most popular and prominent in the SEC - and for good reason. It wouldn't be a stretch to call this the gold standard, and it's creator is the mind behind many other awesome trophies (including one we already reviewed this season). Come with me, my fuzzy little man peach - pour yourself a little Bailey's and drink it out of a shoe as you learn about the boot. I'm Old Greeeeeeegggggg!!!

Episode #36 | Palmetto Bowl

November 2, 2022

Yess, things move a little bit slower down in South Carolina, but the hatred still runs deep and burns hot. These two fan bases have hated each other before Clemson was even a school! Come hang with us and learn about the crown jewel of the Palmetto Series that's hotly contested between South Carolina and Clemson

Episode #35 | World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

October 26, 2022

This is the second episode this season wherein the powers that be take a stand against consuming mass quantities and engaging in excessive revelry, but the W&W boys won't have it. It's still the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party to us, damnit. And the boys celebrate with a power rankings of tailgating essentials. But we can't be too hard on the folks from Florida & Georgia - with the name change also came a PHENOMENAL trophy. Could this be a contender for the Szn 2 champ? Tune in and find out!

Episode #34 | The Magnolia Bowl

October 19, 2022

If at first you don't succeed, try again - and then try one more time. That's what the good folks of Oxford and Baton Rogue say, because buddy, the first couple tries at the Magnolia Bowl trophy died on the vine. The current iteration? See it in full bloom this Saturday, and catch this episode beforehand. Oh, and, uh, Mike talks about the third Saturday in October.

Episode #33 | The Makala Trophy

October 12, 2022

Whiskey Joe and Nick Doyle are back as we talk about THE college football rivalry that defined the 90s hailing from the sunshine state. We talk citrus fruits, crab legs, sketchy coaches and the sketchy players who played for them, and craziest Florida Man headlines. We also get side tracked talking stadiums and hockey but ultimately circle back to an awesome trophy to match an awesome rivalry. It's Seminoles fighting Gators a true battle for dominance in the sunshine state. Cheers!

Episode #32 | Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

October 5, 2022

Last episode of the regular season, and the boys went out in style. Not sure if it was because of the holiday silly season or the anticipation of Auburn getting their butts whooped yet again, but we were busting up laughing from the jump. Come have a laugh with us for the last episode of the regular season, but stick around for we're far from done for the year. Enjoy the turkey an rivalry week, boys & girls. Cheers.

Episode #31 | Governor’s Cup

September 28, 2022

We always love when we get an alum to join us for their perspective on a rivalry, and our pal Jimmy did not disappoint. The hate is real between the Cards and the Cats - and please believe it starts well before basketball season tips off. This is a long one, so grab a mint julep of your own (add some brandy if you want to be like ol Teddy) and come hear the tale of the Governors Cup.

Episode #30 | Southwest Classic

September 21, 2022

An age-old rivalry from a bygone conference renewed in the House That Jerry Built. WOO PIG SOOOOOOOOIE vs Midnight Yell (not a cult, btw)! This year's matchup is a bit more high-profile than previous iterations, but don't be fooled - no matter where these team rank, they always show up for the Southwest Classic.

Episode #29 | The Battle Line Trophy

September 14, 2022

Battle Lines have been drawn - or rather, etched out of solid steel - in the rivalry between the Tigers and the Razorbacks! This is a trophy we knew very little about, but we agree absolutely needs more eyes on it.

Episode #27 | Battle for the Beer Barrel

September 7, 2022

I know what you're thinking - no, we're not talking about a weekend in the Sigma Chi house. We're talking a rivalry built on tasty chicken, country music, and some of the best whiskey on God's green earth.

Episode #25 | Clean Old Fashioned Hate

August 31, 2022

Season 2 of Tales of the Trophies is officially underway. This season, we dig into the SEC, and we start the essence of any true rivalry - hate. Clean, old fashioned hate. EJ's got some new segments for the fellas, and we've got an updated trophy ranking system. Football is back. Tales of the Trophies is back. Hearts and glasses are full. Cheers boys.

Episode #18 | Season 1 Finale: Big Ten Trophy Bracket

December 23, 2021

Alright folks — this is it. This one is for all the marbles. The whole enchilada. The whole kit and caboodle. We crown the Season 1 Big Ten Trophy Champion. And for a decision of paramount importance such as this, the W&W Boys had to call in some backup. Chris & Nick — two long-time friends and loyal listeners — join the pod as we take a retrospective on Season 1. This is a long one, but man, is it a fun one too. Thank you to everybody for listening to our first season. We can't wait to share our plans for the future. Cheers boys.

Episode #17 | Governor’s Victory Bell

December 9, 2021

Cue the Boyz II Men. We've come to the end of the road. The final trophy for this season. The literal "bell" of the (foot)ball. It's been one hell of a season, and we are so thankful to all of you for joining us on this ride. And even though this is the last trophy of Season 1, it might not but the last episode... *eyes emoji* Stay tuned!

Episode #16 | Illibuck Trophy

December 2, 2021

Folks, lots of beautiful imagery comes to mind when you think of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini — but you might be a bit "shellshocked" when you feast your eyes on the Illibuck Trophy. Pour something neat, grab your peace pipe, and settle in for one "shell" of a good time.