On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time.

Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia

• 1 oz Cognac

• 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy

• ¼ oz lemon juice

• ¼ oz Cointreau (kaan-trow)

• Brut champagne, chilled

• And Ice cubes

Add ice cubes in a mixer and pour cognac, calvados or apple brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Cover and shake. Open the cap and strain in a serving glass, usually a flute. Pour champagne until glass is filled.

More Resources:

https://cocktails.foodviva.com/champagne-recipes/ambrosia-drink/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology

https://www.worldhistory.org/Prometheus/

http://www.thewestologist.com/words-and-phrases/the-origin-of-clues

https://topyaps.com/top-10-interesting-facts-revolving-around-greek-mythology/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Christianity-evolve-from-Greek-religion

No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall schools us on who they always were as a band and group icon, how they're adapting to a changing world and why we should adore them now more than ever. Grab a drink and let's go!

Drink of the Episode: Twisted Tea

INGREDIENTS: Just a Twisted Tea (Hard Iced Tea brand). Maybe add an ounce of peach schnapps if you want to make it a Twisted Peach Tea.

More Resources:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire

Drink of the Episode: Sonic the Hedgehog

This one’s a shot and it’s easy to make. It’s…

1 part Grenadine

2 parts Mentholmint schnapps

4 parts blue curacao.

Directions:

It’s supposed to be a layered shot, so get a tall shot glass. Pour the Grenadine first, gently add the schnapps and top it with the Blue Curacao. It’ll look like Sonic’s red shoes, his legs and then his blue body on top.

More Resources:

https://thecocktailnovice.com/geek-cocktails/

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/history-of-video-games

https://learn.stash.com/defining-moments-in-video-game-history-a-timeline

https://www.idtech.com/blog/fun-video-games-facts-to-sound-like-expert#:~:text=Playing%20action%20video%20games%20trains,tasks%2027%25%20faster%20than%20peers.

Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas Tea

Ingredients:

Sour Mix (1 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup)

1/2 ounce vodka

1/4 ounce gin

1/4 ounce rum

1/2 ounce tequila

1/2 ounce whiskey

1/2 ounce triple sec

Splash cola

Pour it all together in a big glass and pray that your liver handles it.

More Resources:

https://helioviewer.org/

https://phys.org/news/2021-05-solar-storms-threatening-life-earth.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-cycle-25-is-here-nasa-noaa-scientists-explain-what-that-means

https://english.newsnationtv.com/amp/science/news/this-is-what-would-happen-if-massive-solar-storm-hit-the-earth-212701.html

"Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on...

Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be a good guy to his family even though he and his wife are on the outs at the moment. One day, he visits his wife at a holiday work party and a group of terrorists show up. Because of that, he has to go full Bruce-Willis-murder mode, tape a gun to his back and walk barefoot on glass. Until finally, he kills all the terrorists and saves the day.

Huh.

On this episode, Caitlin explains the art of storytelling and the rules the big guys follow when creating interesting stories. Whether you write, read or watch Netflix, you'll leave this episode with some knowledge that will help enrich the experience.

Drink of the Episode: The Tall Tale

Ingredients

• 2 oz Tequila

• 1 oz Lemon Juice

• 1/2 oz Agave Nectar

• 2 Cucumber Wheels

• 2 Blackberries

• 2 oz Ginger Beer

Muddle cucumber and blackberries in a mixing glass. Add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with cucumber wheel.

More Resources:

http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/tall-tale/#axzz6vPmEOb2l

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey#:~:text=In%20narratology%20and%20comparative%20mythology,comes%20home%20changed%20or%20transformed.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#what-is-the-heros-journey

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#the-heros-journey-in-literature-two-case-studies

https://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50

https://knowyourarchetypes.com/harry-potter-archetypes/

We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful.

Drink of the Episode: Taming of the Shrewdriver

Ingredients:

• 50ml of vodka, which is a bit over 1 and a half ounces

• Topped up with orange juice

More Resources:

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rsc/9-shakespearean-cocktails-to-try-on-world-cocktail-m8dw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs43ZyFGq0

https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-insults/

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christopher-hudspeth/2014/02/17-shakespearean-insults-we-should-start-using-again/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/to-be-or-not-to-be-shakespeare-127247606/

https://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11480192/shakepeare-400-anti-stratfordian-authorship-controversy

Wait... but... habits are not that easy to drop, right? Hmm... while you go ahead and think of some better shade to throw, we'll be over here learning a thing or two about habits.

On this episode, Kendall explains habits - good and bad - and breaks down the best ways to pick them up or drop them, respectively. Make a good habit and have a listen!

Drink of the Episode: The Healthy Habit

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth
• ½ ounce beet juice
• ½ ounce lime juice
• ½ ounce lavender-infused simple syrup (recipe follows)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 egg white
• 1 ounce kombucha

DIRECTIONS

• Add all ingredients except kombucha to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds (this is called a dry shake).
• Add ice to your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for another 10 to 15 seconds (you guessed it: this is a wet shake).
• Add kombucha and stir.
• Strain into a coupe and serve up.

More Resources:

https://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/the-healthy-habit-recipe/

Caitlin gives a broad overview of death; some things to expect physically, emotionally and culturally. We promise you'll feel better about death after you've listened than you currently do. Cross our hearts and hope to die.

Drink of the Episode: Gateway to heaven

Ingredients:

• 1 oz pineapple rum

• ½ oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz sweet and sour mix

• 1 and ½ ox Hypnotiq

• 1 oz island punch pucker

• Lemon lime soda

• Rim: blue sugar

Directions:

• Rim the edge of your glass with blue sugar. Set aside.

• In a shaking glass with ice, combine pineapple rum, hpnotiq, peach schnapps, island punch pucker, and sweet & sour mix. Shake well.

• Strain mix into rimmed glass over ice and top with lemon lime soda.

• Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

More Resources:

https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/gateway-to-heaven/

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/what-happens-as-we-die-20190809-p52fjy.html

https://www.verywellmind.com/thanatophobia-2671879

https://blog.funeralone.com/grow-your-business/unique-services/death-facts/

Kendall keeps us up-to-date on Neuralink, an Elon Musk company with the intention of competing with artificial intelligence... because that's going to definitely become a threat?! WHAT?! Let's chat.

Drink of the Episode: The Brain Cocktail

Ingredients:

1-1/2 oz. peach schnapps

1-1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream

Dash of grenadine

Directions: Pour peach schnapps into a glass. Slowly add the Baileys Irish cream. Top with a dash of grenadine.

More Resources:

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/the-brain-cocktail-1961671

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/04/09/elon-musk-neuralink-monkey-lon-orig.cnn

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuralink

https://neuralink.com/

https://youtu.be/_xqSOTHnGV0

Caitlin talks an overview of World War II. Why it happened and what we should learn from it. Grab your Dunkirk Toddy and tune in!

Drink of the Episode: Dunkirk Toddy

1 oz. Benedictine Dom

1 oz. French cognac

1 dash Angostura bitters

4 cloves

1 lemon peel

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz. honey

Top with hot water

Garnish: one cinnamon stick

Glassware: 8 oz. Bormioli Rocco Oslo Coffee Cup

Directions:

Fix the cloves into the wedge of lemon and put into a glass mug. Add all the other ingredients and top with hot water. Stir gently and serve.

More Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Archduke_Franz_Ferdinand#:~:text=The%20political%20objective%20of%20the,became%20known%20as%20Young%20Bosnia.

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-hitler-happen#:~:text=Adolf%20Hitler%20was%20appointed%20chancellor,rally%20in%20Nuremburg%20in%201928.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II#:~:text=World%20War%20II%20or%20the,the%20Allies%20and%20the%20Axis.

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potsdam_Declaration

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/death-marches

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Potsdam-Declaration

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-holocaust-and-world-war-ii-key-dates

https://www.history.com/news/hiroshima-nagasaki-second-atomic-bomb-japan-surrender-wwii

https://www.businessinsider.com/21-rare-and-weird-facts-about-world-war-2-2015-8

https://momstart.com/celebrate-the-oscars-dunkirk-cocktail/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk

Kendall fills us in on the events we should've learned in history class, but didn't. Buckle up.

Drink of the episode: The Flying Saucer

⅔ part bourbon

⅔ part cognac

⅔ part flavored brandy

Shake with ice

More Resources:

https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/flying-saucer/

https://www.history.com/news/roswell-ufo-aliens-what-happened

https://www.latimes.com/visuals/framework/la-me-fw-archives-1942-battle-la-20170221-story.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardment_of_Ellwood

https://www.history.com/news/world-war-iis-bizarre-battle-of-los-angeles

Caitlin explains the online retailer Amazon: the history, the visionary moves it made on the way up and how it's changed the way we shop (i.e. ruined every other store for us).

Drink of the Episode: The Kitchen Sink

(because, like Amazon, it has everything but the kitchen sink. Although Amazon probably sells kitchen sinks too - who are we kidding??)

• 1/4 oz of Gin
• 1/4 oz of Light Rum
• 1/4 oz of Vodka
• 1/4 oz of Triple Sec
• 1/4 oz of melon liqueur
• 1/4 oz of blue curacao liqueur
• 1 splash of Lemon-Lime Soda
• 1 splash of sweet and sour mix
• 1/4 oz of dekuyper sour apple pucker schnapps

In a collins glass, over ice, combine all liquors then fill glass with sweet and sour mix. Top with Lemon-lime Soda, stir. Garnish with lemon wedge.

More Resources:

https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/kitchen-sink

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amazoncom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Amazon

https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/1/10/18176048/jeff-bezos-ami-extortion-medium-photos-divorce

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-jeff-bezos-facts-brand-history-name-2019-3

Kendall has LEFT his home in Fort Worth to live on the road in a refurbished school bus (called a skoolie) and his first stop is in the little-known town of Terlingua, Texas. While trying not to melt in the 94 degree heat, he explains the history of this town, which include some thermometer-raising facts.

Drink of the episode: The Old Gringo

Orange

Lime

Repasado Tequila (homemade here in Terlingua)

More Resources:

https://www.allacrosstexas.com/texas-food-trip-detail.php?name=Starlight%20Theatre&city=Terlingua#:~:text=Originally%20constructed%20in%20the%201930's,1940's%2C%20the%20theater%20was%20abandoned.

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-terlingua/

Drink of the Episode:

Catcher in the Rye:

1 1/2 oz Rye (Sazerac 6 Year)

1 oz Amontillado Sherry (Lustau Dry)

1/2 oz Torani Amer

1/4 oz Grand Marnier

1 dash Abbott's Bitters (*)

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

More Resources:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/high-school-reading

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/12/catcher-in-rye.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird

https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/in-romeo-and-juliet-juliet-is-13-but-how-old-is-51141

https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/79398/why-did-the-boys-kill-piggy#:~:text=Because%20he's%20the%20voice%20of,have%20of%20starting%20a%20fire.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye

On this episode, Kendall explains how the creators of this famous franchise took unprecedented (legendary!) steps to get the creepies moving well before the movie came out. That, along with some visionary movie-making decisions, turned this low budget film into an all-time classic. Even if you don't like horror movies, this one's on the list to watch because it changed the way scary movies are made. SPOILERS ahead so if you haven't gotten around to watching it in the last 22 years since it came out, go ahead and watch it before joining us!

Drink of the Episode: The Black Eyed Stickman

Produce

1 Orange peel and luxardo cherry

Condiments

3/4 oz Lemon juice

1/4 oz Simple syrup

Beer, Wine & Liquor

1 dash Aromatic bitters

1 1/4 oz Bourbon

1 1/4 oz Vodka

Other

0.50 oz St. Germain

More Resources:

http://2geekswhoeat.com/black-eyed-stickman-recipe/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/movies/blair-witch-project-1999.html

Drink of the Episode: (A TikTok find! Thank you @SpritzandSpice) Love Potion No. 9

Ingredients:

1 oz peach vodka

½ oz triple sec

a squeeze of lemon juice

Add ice and shake

Add ½ tsp of luster dust

Top with sparkling wine and you’ve got this luminous, beautiful drink.

More Resources:

https://makemeacocktail.com/blog/the-best-tik-tok-accounts-for-cocktail-enthusiasts/

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe8aHJMG/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYMmHIOD7wA

https://www.big3.sg/blog/a-brief-history-of-tiktok-and-its-rise-to-popularity

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/24/tiktok-reveals-us-global-user-growth-numbers-for-first-time.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-backs-off-on-tiktok-ban-in-review-of-trump-china-moves

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/tiktok-popularity-covid-1234893740/

https://facts.net/lifestyle/entertainment/tiktok-facts

https://www.tiktok.com/@christianmhull?lang=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhopkins?lang=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@paigezilba?lang=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@denungeherrholm?source=h5_m

https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.williams1?lang=en

Join us this week as Caitlin walks us through the surprisingly unclear history of Saint Valentine's Day. Miracles, fertility festivals and Lesli Knope, this episode is deep and wide. Bring a drink, bring a friend ... no strings attached.

Drink of the episode:

Cupid's Arrow

•  1.5 ounces vodka
•  .75 oz blood orange liqueur
•  1.5 ounces orange juice
•  1 splash lemon juice
•  5 chopped berries your choice but I recommend raspberries and strawberries
•  1 teaspoon sugar or 1/2 packet of splenda
•  1/2 can lemon lime soda like Sprite
•  1 sprinkle chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine vodka, liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar/splenda and shake vigorously.
2. Wet and dip glass rim in pink or red sugar crystals.
3. Fill glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour shaken mixture over ice. Add sprite and stir to mix.
5. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

More Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2

https://www.pcmag.com/news/10-insane-things-alibaba-could-buy-with-its-20-billion-ipo

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-origins-valentines-day-180968156/ (for photo of St Valentine skull in Rome)

https://www.learnreligions.com/st-valentine-patron-saint-of-love-124544

https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/valentines-day-cocktail-cupids-arrow/

On this episode, Kendall explains SpaceX, from the innovative projects to its eccentric(?) CEO. We dare to say that this discussion is... wait for it... out of this world!

We'll show ourselves out.

Drink of the episode: The Mars Explosion

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce white rum
• OJ
• Grenadine
• Cherry and orange garnish

Directions:

• Stir vodka and orange juice with some ice
• Strain
• Add rum and grenadine, stir.
• Garnish with orange slice and cherry.

More Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7nZBJVI26A&ab_channel=BBCNews

https://www.spacex.com

https://cocktailsandshots.com/recipe/mars-explosion/

Drink of the episode:

The Aristocrat

• 1 1/2 oz Red burgundy
• 1 oz Strawberry syrup*
• 1/2 Pimm’s
• Champagne
• Garnish: Lemon twirl or grated nutmeg

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients except for Champagne ahead of time and chill in refrigerator.
2. Pour into a flute and top with the Champagne.
3. Garnish with a lemon twirl or scrape of nutmeg.

More Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aristocrats

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-joke-life/worlds-oldest-joke-traced-back-to-1900-bc-idUKL129052420080731

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-of-humor-is-no-laughing-matter

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/laughing-is-good-for-your-mind-your-body-heres-what-the-research-shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTd5mzyY_A

For the premiere of Season 2, Kendall brings us some life hacks to improve our lives. And speaking of "hacks," 😇 we briefly catch up with what's been going on in America and why some hacks (life hacks) are amazing while other hacks (political hacks) are detrimental to us.

Drink of the Episode: White Claw Hack

Ingredients:

• Alcoholic seltzer of choice (we chose White Claw)
• Floater of choice (ex. vodka)

Directions: Pour seltzer in a glass and top with a shot of your floater of choice. Buckle up.

MORE RESOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_hack

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g19864017/best-life-hacks/?slide=21

https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/life-hacks-simple-smart-organizing-cooking-cleaning

Drink of the episode: The Deep Thinker

• 1 lime
• 1 handful of coriander (a.k.a. cilantro)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 50 ml (which is a bit less than 2 oz.) Sailor Jerry rum
• 15 ml (which is about half an oz.) Bottlegreen – Elderflower cordial
• This is expensive so if you can get any elderflower liqueur, I’d just use that.

Directions: Muddle first 3 ingredients. Shake with crushed ice and decant into glass.

More Resources:

https://www.thedrinkshop.com/cocktail/1097/deep-thinker

https://www.thekitchn.com/technique-muddling-52628

(Go back to our previous episodes for more)

Here it is, the Christmas episode! In the spirit(s) of the season, we're going to make fun of everything from baby JC to Krampus. Please grab a spiked eggnog or a Christmas cocktail and enjoy this episode by the fire because baby, it's cold outside in 2020.

Drink of the episode: White Christmas Hot Chocolate

• 3 oz white chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 8 oz white hot chocolate

Garnish with whipped cream, mini marshmallows and red & green sprinkles

Directions:

Add white hot chocolate into a glass and pour over white chocolate liqueur and vanilla vodka. Stir well until mixed.

Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and festive red and green sprinkles.

More Resources:

https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/white-christmas-hot-chocolate/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/12/24/why-is-christmas-on-dec-25-it-wasnt-always/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_(title)#:~:text=Christ%20comes%20from%20the%20Greek,one%20who%20is%5D%20anointed%22.

https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/saint-nicholas#:~:text=Saint%20Nicholas%20was%20a%20Christian%20bishop%20who%20helped%20the%20needy,to%20children%20around%20the%20world.

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/12/black-pete-christmas-zwarte-piet-dutch/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/12/what_is_the_belsnickel_why_is.html

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees

Dave Chappelle seems to be taking over the end of 2020 with appearances. Hosting SNL, being interviewed by Dave Letterman and Joe Rogan on top of a series of socially distanced shows in cornfields in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio during this pandemic. Taking from pages in the history of one of his favorites, Kendall tries to go to bat for his all-time-favorite comic. Beginning with a guess at the perception of Dave and trying to reveal the kind, careful heart behind the sharp, sometimes off-putting approach at shock-value comedy, this episode is all about ... comedy.

Drink of the Episode: Grape Drink *Spiked

Any purple drink, any hard liquor. Double pours.

More Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappelle%27s_Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoRriOSNmLE&ab_channel=17thVisions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tR6mKcBbT4&ab_channel=NetflixIsAJoke

Drink of the Episode: The Gratitude Cocktail

• 1 oz Wild Turkey 101
• 1 oz Applejack
• 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/2 oz Cynar
• 1 tsp blackberry/thyme shrub

Stir and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

More Resources:

https://whiskeythief.net/2018/08/21/the-gratitude-cocktail/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/07/10/the-science-of-giving-back-how-having-a-purpose-is-good-for-body-and-brain/?sh=171468fc6146

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_philanthropists

https://www.rd.com/list/what-can-a-billion-dollars-buy-you/

https://www.npr.org/2015/06/14/414397424/man-with-the-golden-arm-donates-blood-thats-saved-2-million-babies#:~:text=GRAY%2FReuters%20%2FLandov-,James%20Harrison%20was%20recognized%20in%202003%20with%20the%20Guinness%20World,blood%20donated%20by%20one%20person.&text=When%20James%20Harrison%20was%2014,100%20stitches%2C%22%20he%20recalls.

https://www.smartaboutmoney.org/Topics/Holidays-and-Money/Save-Money-on-Thanksgiving/Creative-Ways-to-Give-Back

Drink of the Episode:

Ginger Mingler

45 ml whisky

1 tsp ginger syrup

Club soda/sparkling water  

1 tsp lemon juice

A sprinkling of rock salt

1 green chilli, split (optional)

Ice cubes

For the syrup:

200 gm of fresh ginger (washed and peeled)

4 cups of water

300 gm of sugar

A pinch of salt

More Resources:

https://www.google.com/cameos/YzwR2Uz3/F5DZTi?kgmid=/m/019fpj&hl=en

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrW3rO51ak

Drink of the Episode: The Jerk

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Gold Rum
• 1 oz Light Rum
• 2 Tbs Grenadine (I used Organic Volcano Grenadine Burst from BevMo)
• 4 oz Pineapple juice
• 4 oz Orange juice
• 2 oz Finest Call Strawberry Puree (BevMo)
• 1 oz 151 Rum, in the straw

In a blender fill with about 20 ice cubes and add all ingredients except the 151 Rum. The shot of 151 goes in the straw. Blend until smooth with no ice chunks. Needs to be very thick!

Pour into a glass and insert the straw. Pour the 151 Rum into the straw and serve. Depending on how fast you want to become a “Jerk”, you can sip the 151 Rum straight out of the straw or swirl it into your drink. It’s up to you!

More Resources:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-poised-to-reach-1-million-ballots-15670012.php

https://thehill.com/policy/finance/470846-democrats-seize-on-report-of-fedexs-0-tax-bill-to-slam-trumps-tax-plan

https://fivethirtyeight.com

270towin.com

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/

Drink of the episode: The Boozy Screamsicle

INGREDIENTS

·       Chocolate sauce, for garnish

·       6 Oreos, finely crushed

·       1 qt. orange sherbet (!)

·       3/4 c. milk

·       8 oz. vanilla vodka

·       Whipped cream, for garnish

·       Orange & black sprinkles, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Pour 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce onto a small, shallow plate. Place Oreo crumbs on a second small plate. Dip rims of serving glasses first in chocolate sauce, then in Oreo crumbs.

Combine sherbet, milk, and vodka in a blender and blend to combine. Drizzle some chocolate sauce on the inside of each serving glass, then fill with milkshake. Garnish with whipped cream, remaining Oreo crumbs, and sprinkles.

More resources:

https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/a29007809/boozy-screamsicle-shakes-recipe/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Norris_(medical_examiner)

https://www.history.com/news/the-last-american-vampire

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-midnight-mary

https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201802/winchester-truth-is-better-fiction

https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/immersive-360-walkthrough/

https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legend#:~:text=The%20Bedburg%20Werewolf,-Peter%20Stubbe%2C%20a&text=He%20experienced%20a%20grisly%20execution,the%20belt%20was%20never%20found.

Join us this week as Caitlin delivers a go-for-launch breakdown of the moon, enriching our minds with the thought what would happen if momma Earth had two moons or maybe even no moon at all. This episode is space-jam-packed with cool info that is good to know and fun to learn. Cheers~

Drink of the Episode:

Supermoon

1 oz tequila

.5 oz triple sec

3 tablespoons cream of coconut

Splash of lime juice

Garnish with coconut flakes

More Resources:

https://phys.org/news/2011-12-earth-moons.html

https://www.history.com/news/7-unusual-myths-and-theories-about-the-moon

https://www.wsj.com/articles/hospitals-really-believe-bad-things-happen-on-a-full-moon-1476719218#:~:text=Research%20shows%20there%20is%20no,once%20did%20it%20boost%20admissions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_magic

https://www.allure.com/story/moon-phases-magic-spells

https://www.space.com/37727-eclipse-superstitions-then-and-now.html

https://www.rmg.co.uk/explore/interesting-facts-about-moon

https://www.nasa.gov/artemisprogram

https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2017/03/02/7-ways-earth-would-change-if-our-moon-were-destroyed/#176f10283852

In fourteen-hundred-ninety-two...

He did no service for me or you

He was racist, greedy and unethical too.

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are both celebrated on the second Monday in October. On this week's episode, Kendall teaches us about Chris, what he didn't accomplish and how America is slowly coming around to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead (you know, the people who actually discovered America first). Most importantly, Kendall explains what Indigenous Peoples' Day is and how you can celebrate it.

Drink of the episode: Ojibwe menwaagamig (Oh-Gee-BWAY Men-Wah-ga-mig)

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups ice water
• 1 cup fruit (Strawberries, Blackberries, or any fresh juicy berry)
• 4 teaspoons honey

PREPARATION

Crush and strain the berries with a sieve or with a cheese cloth bag. Smaller berries without as much natural juice may have to be heated some to produce juice. (Caution berry juice stains!)

Combine the strained berry juice and the ice water then stir in the honey.

More resources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/bipoc-meaning

https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/14/769083847/columbus-day-or-indigenous-peoples-day

https://www.livescience.com/16468-christopher-columbus-myths-flat-earth-discovered-americas.html

Amateurs, prepare for launch as Caitlin delivers a flyby and a deep dive on all things space. Contextualizing space as the one of the few remaining places for human exploration and discovery while sipping on the ultra boozy Blue Galaxy cocktail, this episode is a blast!

Let's look up, wonder, wander, get lost in the sauce of the great unknown and have some belly laughs along the way.

Drink of the Episode:

The Blue Galaxy

PURPLE LAYER:

• 30 ml tequila
• 22 ml blue curacao
• 22 ml grenadine
• 30 ml lemonade
• Ice to the top of the blender

BLUE LAYER:

• 15 ml vodka
• 22 ml triple sec
• 22 ml blue curacao
• 30 ml lemonade
• Ice to the top of the blender again
• Lemon slice for a garnish

Instructions:

For the purple layer:

• Add all the ingredients in the blender and top up with ice and blitz
• Put the slushy mixture into a jug in the freezer

For the blue layer:

• Wash out blender. Add the blue layer ingredients, top with ice, blitz

LAYERING:

Pour the purple layer ¼ full in a hurricane glass. Put a spoon on top when you pour in the blue and fill ¼ of the way. Repeat each color. Garnish with a lemon and done.

More Resources:

https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/ancient-greek-astronomy-and-cosmology

https://time.com/5315377/are-zodiac-signs-real-astrology-history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei

https://www.space.com/25126-big-bang-theory.html

https://www.space.com/24781-big-bang-theory-alternatives-infographic.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ten-inventions-inspired-by-science-fiction-128080674/?page=3

https://www.space.com/31802-star-trek-space-tech.html

https://www.space.com/space-race.html

https://mars.nasa.gov/mer/

https://mars.nasa.gov/mars-exploration/missions/mars2020/

https://www.indiewire.com/2014/10/13-awesome-things-we-now-know-about-interstellar-68801/

https://www.iflscience.com/space/how-accurate-martian-9-things-movie-got-right-and-wrong/

https://www.nasa.gov/topics/moon-to-mars/overview

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64954/11-out-world-facts-about-carl-sagan

Kendall did his homework and sparks a dialogue on Yom Kippur. We learn what it is, the philosophy behind it and how it compares to the Christian religions we're familiar with.

Drink of the episode: The Mazel Tov!

• 3 ounces Manischewitz
• 1 and 1/2 ounces Gin
• twist of lime

Combine wine and gin in an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes and stir well. Garnish with lime twist and serve. 

More Resources:

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/177886/jewish/What-Is-Yom-Kippur.htm

https://time.com/4958294/yom-kippur-greeting/

This week's episode is a breakdown on ethics, the philosophy of right and wrong. Caitlin delivers the history of ethics, compares two opposing philosophies of ethics and explains how ethics is relevant today.

Drink of the Episode: Take the A Train

2 oz. Bourbon

1.5 oz. Madeira

1 tsp Grenadine

More Resources:

https://thoughtcatalog.com/lenna-son/2014/06/3-famous-moral-dilemmas-that-will-really-make-you-think/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/introduction/intro_1.shtml

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_ethics

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ethics-philosophy

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4778182/

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-deontological/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/13/opinion/activism-trump-masks-climate.html

Grab your drink and let's begin the process of educating ourselves on this important topic.

Drink of the episode: Tom Collins

• 2 oz London dry gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• club soda on top
• garnish with a lemon wheel and *if you're fancy*, a maraschino cherry

More resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html

https://time.com/5886348/report-peaceful-protests/

https://www.bupipedream.com/opinions/111226/the-blue-lives-matter-movement-is-more-than-just-an-attempt-to-undermine-black-lives-matter/

https://www.pnas.org/content/116/34/16793

Caitlin delivers a hilarious crash course on all things distilled-from-grain-mash-and-aged-in-wooden-barrels. The difference in bourbon, whiskey, whisky and scotch all found within.

Drink of the Episode: Whiskey

X oz. of Whiskey (your choice)

More Resources:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-whisky-1807685

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/types-of-whiskey/

https://www.worldwhiskyday.com/whisky-in-literature/

https://www.liquor.com/articles/famous-whiskey-drinkers/

Growing up, relationships, career, self-identity ... we all have expectations at the start. Whether these expectations are self prescribed or put on us by others, Kendall explains why it's important to recognize that life changes things - and we must adjust our (great) expectations if we EXPECT some mental peace.

Drink of the Episode: Grown-Up Root Beer Float

• 4 oz of whiskey
• 6 oz root beer
• 1 scoop ice cream

More Resources:

Urban Dictionary - The American Dream

Expectations vs. Reality in the US

Youtube - Culture & Personality

On this episode Caitlin talks American conspiracy theories, from Area 51 to Pizzagate 2.0 (QAnon). She also educates us on the science of why we find conspiracy theories so attractive and ... *looks over shoulder* ... she lists some conspiracy theories that have ended up being true.

Drink of the episode: The UFO

• 1/3 glass genever gin or regular gin
• 2/3 glass lemon soda (if you don’t have lemon soda, use lemon juice, sugar and club soda)
• Add ice cubes and serve

More resources:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/conspiracy-theory

https://www.insider.com/popular-conspiracy-theories-united-states-2019-5

https://time.com/4897819/elvis-presley-alive-conspiracy-theories/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b_eHBZLM6U

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/201801/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories

https://www.readersdigest.com.au/true-stories-lifestyle/12-crazy-conspiracy-theories-actually-turned-out-be-true

Drink of the episode: Long Island Iced Tea

• 1/2 of each of these: vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec
• 1 oz sweet & sour mix
• 1 oz coke
• a lemon slice for garnish
• (in case there isn't enough alcohol in that cup of gasoline, feel free to add a half shot of peach schnapps)

More resources:

https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#1

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety#1

Drink of the episode: Sex on the Beach

• A hurricane glass, if you’re fancy
• 4 centilitres of Vodka
• 2 centiliters of Peach Schnapps
• 4 centiliters orange juice. I use orange juice here but you can use grapefruit juice instead
• 4 centiliters Cranberry juice
• And a dash Lemon juice if you wish.

More resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_on_the_Beach

https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201309/the-real-kama-sutra-more-ancient-sex-manual

https://www.britannica.com/topic/homosexuality

https://www.newsweek.com/what-bible-really-says-about-sex-68665#:~:text=The%20Bible%20is%20stern%20and,every%20case%2C%20Knust%20points%20out.

https://www.livescience.com/7088-history-human-sex.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_response_cycle

https://www.healthline.com/health/surprising-facts-about-sex

https://www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/nsfw-historical-sex-facts-no-one-tells-you-about-at-school

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a29665787/history-of-sex-facts/

Kendall gives us a crash course on the Sage of our Age, Brené Brown. He breaks down Queen BB's views on vulnerability, courage, shame and how to live wholeheartedly.

Drink of the episode: Topo Chico Agua Mineral (Sparkling Mineral Water, a favorite of Queen BB)

More resources:

https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame/transcript?language=en

https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DTL-Read-Along-Workbook-v1.pdf

https://healthycrush.com/brene-brown-empathy-perspective/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/17297.Marianne_Williamson

In this episode Caitlin shares some hard truths and funny stories about fears and phobias. For instance, Billy Bob Thornton's phobias lead us to believe he's got some beans left to spill. What does he know that we don't? That's our phobia.

Drink of the episode:

Up in Flames (Pyrophobia)

2 parts Maker's 46 bourbon

3/4 part lemon juice

3/4 grilled peach sherbet

2-3 mint leaves for garnish

Sources:

themanual.com/food-and-drink/5-halloween-cocktails/

health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/phobia-a-to-z

hiperfdiy.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/the-history-of-phobias/

apa.org/monitor/julaug05/figuring

ranker.com/list/celebrity-phobias/matthewcoleweiss

mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355162#:~:text=Generally%20psychotherapy%20using%20exposure%20therapy,object%20or%20situation%20you%20fear.

In this episode, Kendall gives us a deep-dive on what we (and scientists/actual professionals) call toxic personalities: how to spot them and how to understand them better so you can avoid them when you can.

Drink of the Episode: Mind Eraser (because you've got to forget those toxic people in your life).

Layer 1 oz kahlua, 1 oz vodka, and 1 oz of club soda in a glass with ice. Do not mix, drink with a straw from the bottom and go through the layers separately.

More resources:

https://www.talkspace.com/blog/6-traits-toxic-people/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truisms-wellness/201611/the-five-types-people-you-need-get-out-your-life

https://www.madeofmillions.com/conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-neuroscientist-who-discovered-he-was-a-psychopath-180947814/

In this week's episode, Caitlin leads the way on an overarching look at dreams; what they are, what they mean and how humans have accounted for their existence over time. And we maybe poke some holes in the hetero bias of some pervy sleep demons.

Drink of the Episode: The Poet's Dream

In a coupe glass, combine:

1 oz gin,

1/2 oz Benedictine D.O.M.,

1 oz extra dry vermouth,

2 dashes of orange bitters,

1/3 oz of chilled water

Sources:

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1576/poets-dream

https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-dream#:~:text=Dreams%20are%20hallucinations%20that%20occur,and%20other%20aspects%20of%20health.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-dreaming/

https://journeyintodreams.com/dream-dictionary/

https://time.com/4921605/dreams-meaning/

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0401/p2037.html

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/20-amazing-facts-about-dreams-that-you-might-not-know-about.html

Drink of the Episode:

Dead Rabbit's Bloody Mary (instructions/recipe in the link)

Ingredients: pepper, dill, paprika, roasted tomato juice, salt, fresh and pickled horseradish, pepperoncini juice and pepper garnish, worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice and an ounce and a half of vodka, roll in ice, pour over fresh ice, pepperoncini, olive cherry tomato and celery stick.

More references:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/32042/corn-flakes-were-invented-part-anti-masturbation-crusade

https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/news/food-and-culture/every-chefs-table-episode-ranked-16318

Drink of the Episode: The Little Mermaid

1 oz Orange Vodka

3/4 oz Blue Curacao

3/4 oz Midori Melon Liqueur

3/4 oz Pineapple Juice (thank you Kim K.)

3/4 oz Malibu Coconut Rum

1/2 oz Grenadine

Blend the blue curacao and orange vodka in a blender with ice. Pour into a glass and if you want to get fancy, put it in the freezer between these next layers to keep the colors separated. This is the blue layer. Next blend the midori, pineapple juice and Malibu with ice and pour it on top. Should look green. Now blend the grenadinie, coconut rum and ice together and pour it on top. This will be red. Garnish with a strawberry or a candy fish. www.youtube.com/user/tipsybartender

More Resources:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fairy-tale-true-story_b_6102602

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39302636/the-true-stories-behind-beauty-and-the-beast-and-other-disney-stories

https://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-couple/genevieve-carlton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39302636/the-true-stories-behind-beauty-and-the-beast-and-other-disney-stories

Drink of the Episode: White Claw

Recipe - Go to the store and buy a pack of White Claw. Open box. Open one can. Drink.

More resources:

historynet.com/pop-culture-top-ten-fads.htm

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Business/story?id=7554508&page=1

https://dustyoldthing.com/odd-obscure-1950s-fads/

Drink of the Episode: The Excitabull

More Resources:

allpsychologyschools.com/psychology/freud-jung/

healthline.com/health/what-is-an-introvert#1

forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2016/04/26/9-signs-that-youre-an-ambivert/#56203d593145

We chose this topic to highlight the discomfort of overcoming something new, like new boobs or a new podcast.

Drink of the episode: Fuzzy Navel

More resources:

plannedparenthood.org

thetrevorproject.org

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525269

Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and cocktails) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can.