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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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Megan and Jess are two Disney enthusiasts sharing their love for travel! Each episode is packed with valuable information about visiting various Disney destinations. What should you pack? What are the best rides? Where is the best food? Have fun as they explore the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resorts, Disneyland, Universal Studios and more exciting travel destinations. Join Megan and Jess on Simplifying the Magi ...
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Earlier this month, Matt, Kat, Rob, and Scott had our annual October Walt Disney World trip interrupted by a hurricane. In this episode, we discuss how we weathered the storm! Also, in this episode - We chat the astronomical prices of the new Cake Bake Shop at Disney's Boardwalk and the opening dates for Universal Orlando's Epic Universe (and Super…
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For this episode, we searched far and wide and compiled a list of the best pool bars on Disney property. We take a trip to all the resorts on the east and west coast to see, once and for all, what wins the crown as the ultimate Disney pool bar. Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: WDWHappyHour YouTub…
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Would you kill a bigfoot to prove its existence? Author Matt Pruitt stops by to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. We dive deep into the mystery, discussing what makes the iconic footprints so compelling, the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film, and the morality of killing a Sasquatch to obtain…
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We recently received a fantastic email from one of our listeners, Katherine (great name!), who wanted to share her recent trip to Japan. We enjoyed hearing all about her family's trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (including the new Fantasy Springs land), and we just couldn't keep it to ourselves! For our main topic, we are going to be talking …
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We live our legacies long before we leave them behind. Join authors John Engell and William R. Hincy as we discuss life, heart-stopping health scares (literally), and John's short story collection. And we get two readings from one of the very best readers in the business. Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Introducing author John Engell 00:04:29 Bes…
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In this episode, we talk all about our recent trip to California. We talk more on what (and who!) we saw at the D23 Expo. We also give a review of our times at the Disneyland Resort and Disney's Grand Californian Resort. Also, we narrowly escape a bird attack during recording. Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagra…
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Are author’s heroes? Join us as we examine award-winning author and superstar fantasy writer Ken Liu’s journey via the beats of the Hero’s Journey. We also discuss dealing with failure and how AI affects writing and what role it might play in assisting writers (and readers!) in the future. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever the audio gets garble…
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Join the WDW Happy Hour team as they dive into the latest announcements from the D23 Expo, recorded in a unique setting that you won't want to miss! Live from the D23 Expo floor, the hosts discuss the latest and greatest coming to Disney Parks, including the much-anticipated Villains Land, a new Monsters, Inc. coaster, and expansions in both Disney…
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We will be eschewing all safety standards and jumping directly into HARM’S WAY to celebrate the release of New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap’s latest book entitled, you guessed it, HARM’S WAY. But in usual WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY fashion, we meander our way there, discussing John’s time as a volunteer fireman, the first amendment iss…
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D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is less than 2 weeks away! In this episode, we talk about some of the exciting news and announcements that have come out of San Diego Comic-Con. For our main topic, we break down the scheduled for D23 2024 highlighting the things we're most exciting for and making our predictions for the show. Take a seat at …
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In this episode, we set out to create the definitive list to help you prioritize your visits to your favorite Walt Disney World parks. Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: WDWHappyHour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WDWHappyHour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdwhappyhour…
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Prolific author, poet, naturalist, "lister," and Hincy's former professor, Charles Hood stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss his latest book, A SALAD ONLY THE DEVIL WOULD EAT: THE JOYS OF UGLY NATURE. We discuss what he loves about mixed ecologies, why he describes the Antelope Valley as "the place old sofas crawl to the end of the road to …
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Rumors abound for the next potential Disney CEO. Also, Matt and Katherine talk about their latest trip to WDW including a spoiler-free review of Tiana's Bayou Adventure from the Passholder Preview. Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: WDWHappyHour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WDWHappyHour Faceboo…
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On today's episode we share the newly released details about Dark Universe - the 4th land to be announced for Universal's newest theme park coming in 2025 - Epic Universe! It is monster filled with lots of opportunities to be scared! Then we head over to Disney to cover ALL of the Disney news! Holidays, promos, Genie+ and more!…
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While vacationing in Fort Bragg, California, I stumbled into a local indie bookstore and bought a book from their "local author spotlight" section. After the owner mentioned what a great reader its author was, a Mr. Joe Smith, I left my information in the off chance Joe would ever like to come on the show. Well, I got two poets for one! Join me in …
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What do pot lucks, swinging, and writing collaboration have in common? The answer: WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY. Join author, editor and hilarious gentleman Keir Graff and I as we discuss failure, the power of persistence, how swingers can bring (writers) together, and the new book THE ROYAL GAME, written under the Linda Keir pen name. Keir also provid…
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We're often asked for our opinions and guidance for friends, family members, and listeners who are either experiencing Walt Disney World for the first time or returning to WDW after a lengthy absence. In this episode, we go through each of the parks, Disney Springs, and the resorts and share what our must-do must-dos to make your next trip planning…
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In this episode, we encourage you guys to play along at home while we ask, "Are You Smarter than WDW Happy Hour?!". We had a ton of fun with this one, and we hope you do too. Cheers! Take a seat at the bar, and follow us on social media! Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest: WDWHappyHour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WDWHappyHour Facebook: https://www.…
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"If Thoreau drank more whiskey and lived in the desert, he'd write like this." And thus, Writers Drinking Whiskey presents author, humorist, father, desert rat, and blues harmonicaist Michael Branch. On tap, we've got a Nevada Manhattan recipe, tale of a drunk Mary Kay lady, an important public safety announcement on what to do if approached by the…
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