The Buddies warm themselves with Mike’s hard n’ hot apple cider as they see 2017 out the door, counting down this insane year the right way. The Buddies way.
With “Top Whatever” Lists!
Plus: No Star Wars spoilers! Silver linings! GIant-sized litter mats!
Annnd of course, humor…
Hard n’ Hot Cider Recipe
6oz apple cider
2oz Apple Pie Moonshine
1/2 shot whiskey
dried cloves
sliced apple
sliced oranges
Warm all ingredients on stovetop
The Buddies get a treat in the form of guest bartending from Mel, who stops by to mix up fancy “Paper Crane” cocktails and then runs away!
The very interesting board game “T.I.M.E Stories” gets a careful review, so as to not ruin everything.
Then S’Mike bravely straps on Mike’s new Daydream View VR helmet, and hilarity ensues (just look at the pic!)
Also: Future Man! American Gods! And potential projectile vomiting!
Paper Crane Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled glass.
The Buddies gently sip Carthusian Sazeracs (yup, they’re a thing) and are joined by Mike’s co-worker and friend, fellow super-geek Jake Duell!
Laugh at Jake’s sparkling wit! Marvel at his D&D knowledge! And be wowed by his political science-informed explanation of the history of America’s love of guns!
2 1⁄2 oz. rye whiskey
1⁄4 oz. green Chartreuse
1⁄2 tsp. simple syrup
Absinthe rinse
2 dashes lemon bitters
Lemon twist, for garnish
Things start out heavy as the Buddies sip delicious “Bushwhacked By the Holidaze” cocktails and Mike relays some of his own personal tales of being sexually harassed in his younger, actor/waiter years.
Then things take a turn for the… strange (get it?!) as the Buddies spend the latter half breaking down all the (loads of) good and (the little) bad of Netflix’s Stranger Things 2.
Plus: Secret Hitler! Redecorating disappointment! All the laughs!
“Bushwhacked By the Holidaze” Drink Recipe:
1oz light rum
1oz dark rum
1oz Kahlua
6oz Egg Nog
1 can cream of coconut (just the cream!)
The Buddies are joined by an old friend of Mike’s, Paul Craffey, who in his almost 80 years on earth has lived numerous lives, working in the fashion world, acting in film, television and stage and running a hugely successful antiques business.
Marvel at his wit and wisdom! Soak in his humor! And be awed by his many, many celebrity stories!
The Buddies drink Mike’s original cocktail, the “Medica Libre,” as they are joined by special guest Jefferson Svengsouk, a fellow sake enthusiast and, quite literally, the single most interesting person either of them has ever met!
Don’t believe us? Listen to the podcast and learn a ton about brewing sake at home, playing the Native American flute in Emergency Rooms as music therapy, keeping bees, exercising with maces and much, much more!
See? We weren’t exaggerating!
“Medica Libre” recipe: 2oz white rum, splash Apple Pie moonshine, 3/4 bottle Fentimans Dandelion and Burdock soda, 1 lime wedge.
The Buddies sip a “Gin-etic” cocktail as they dissect S’mike’s ancestry and genetic traits, courtesy of 23andme.com. And what they discover is truly unbelievable!
No, seriously this time.
If you’re curious about what 23andme is all about, this is your best chance to hear an unbiased take on all of the many insights they offer.*
Plus: S’mike’s muscle type in relation to power athletes! Back-hair-offs! And how to get fellatio from white supremacists!
*This episode was NOT sponsored in any way by 23andme. Buttttt… if they’d like to throw us a lil’ sumpin’ for devoting a whole episode to their service, we wouldn’t say nooooooooo…
The Buddies drink Mike’s delicious, even boozier reinvention of the Nutty Irishman while they relive their thrilling couples’ trip to Toronto. Stories include Japanese cheescake shop wars, charcoal ice cream-related suicide and harrowing border-crossing pro tips.
Also: Songs too annoying to be used in Hell! Meat sweats! And drunken, excitable behavior!
In this episode, the Buddies drink dangerously tasty gingered apple pie moonshine cocktails and mistakenly believe that they are sponsored by a number of businesses, whom they then shamelessly promote.
For no reason.
Also: A three-year-old’s “Castle In the Sky” viewing experience! Gushing over “Get Out!” Wearing weird shoes that simulate walking barefoot in the Masai Desert!
Oh, annnnd comedy…
The Buddies sip Perfect Gingers and discuss Game of Thrones’ “shark-riding” tendencies, Charlottesville and the fact that No Man’s Sky is finally, a year later… an actual video game.
Also: Demon steeds! Legend of Zelda snooze fests! And recreating Valerian’s lack of romance in Skyrim!