Bourbon with Brad

This week on Bourbon with Brad, we sit down with T.J. Fairchild, the founder and master roaster behind the iconic Commonplace Coffee. T.J. shares the remarkable story of how he and his wife built one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved coffee institutions, from reopening a shuttered shop in Indiana to growing a regional coffee powerhouse built on connection, craft, and community . We dive into his philosophy of hospitality, the science and soul behind great coffee, and his unforgettable experience advising a struggling shop on the Discovery Channel series Undercover Billionaire Comeback City .Brad and the crew taste the exceptional Willet Pot Still Reserve with T.J. as they compare notes on bourbon, roasting, and the pursuit of excellence. And of course, Lou joins the conversation as we explore T.J.’s very own Loubricity level in a segment you will not want to miss.Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us…Cheers!Legal Disclaimer:The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bourbon with Brad crew uncorked a legendary pour this week. The iconic Horse Soldier Bourbon, forged in fire by the very soldiers who rode into Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11. Its story sets the tone perfectly for a conversation built on grit, legacy, and the kind of wisdom you only get from a life fully lived.And our special guest? Omar Periu — the New York Times bestselling author, peak‑performance architect, and legendary mentor to millions brings the heat.Omar opens up with powerful, deeply human stories about:Business breakthroughs that shaped his careerMeaningful Mentorship momentsFamily lessons that grounded his successThe mindset required to build wealth, resilience, and purposeBut don’t worry as this isn’t a lecture. Brad, Lou, and Perry are in full form, which means:A dangerous amount of laughterLou’s ongoing quest to define the perfect Loubricity LevelPerry’s great commentary Brad trying (and failing) to keep the show on the railsIt’s inspiring. It’s unfiltered. It’s hilarious.And it’s one of the most energizing episodes we’ve ever recorded.Pour a glass of Horse Soldier.Settle in.And get ready to rethink what’s possible. Cheers!Legal Disclaimer:The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tonight’s pour is the classic Penelope Bourbon, and it sets the tone for an episode that swings from the stratosphere to the seafloor. Brad kicks things off by asking the week’s most unhinged infrastructure question: If we’re putting data centers in orbit and in the ocean… why not slap them on the poles too? The logic is questionable. The bourbon is not.From there, the conversation shifts as we wrap up our thoughts on Claude and dive headfirst into Microsoft Copilot—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s about to reshape how people work.And of course… it wouldn’t be Bourbon with Brad without The 5th Segment—the part of the show where structure goes to die and the best ideas somehow show up anyway.Legal Disclaimer:The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI surged again over the past 24 hours, with the Musk–OpenAI trial revealing new details about Elon’s push for control, Meta rolling out major upgrades including Live AI and cross‑platform Muse Spark tools, Nvidia warning that AI compute now costs more than human employees, and Meta introducing a first‑of‑its‑kind journalist compensation model for AI‑trained content. ByteDance launched a new multimodal agent stack, Datawhale debuted its Easy‑Vibe coding curriculum, and a new study showed ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude wildly disagree on which jobs are most at risk. Nvidia continued its $40B investment spree, Wispr Flow expanded across India, and DocketDaily.ai announced its launch next week to track AI, privacy, and cybersecurity legislation nationwide. On the crypto side, Bitcoin ETF inflows surged again, the Senate preps for the CLARITY Act showdown, and DeFi teams tightened security after last week’s exploit wave.Sponsor - https://docketdaily.aiLegal Disclaimer:The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI is moving faster than the news cycle can breathe, and today’s lineup proves it. We break down Anthropic’s monster GPU deal with SpaceX, the latest OpenAI model upgrades, and why Meta is staring down a lawsuit from some of the biggest names in publishing. Then we pivot to crypto, where Washington is finally getting serious about regulation, DeFi is reeling from a rumored coordinated exploit wave, and institutional money is pouring back into the market. Fast, sharp, and built for people who actually need to understand what’s happening — your morning briefing starts now.Legal Disclaimer:The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.Disclosure:Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy