Best Booch Podcasts (2024)

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The Aguas Frescas 37:34

5h ago37:34

37:34

Send us a Text Message. Journey to Mexico (and Brooklyn!) with Sarah and The Shrub as they talk about the thirst quenching Agua Fresca, indie concerts, favorite firsts, tacos, and more. *** - “Agua Fresca” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_fresca - Guzmán, Alicia Inez. “The Beauty of Aguas Frescas” New Mexico Magazine, 2 April 2019. ht…

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#248 - The Boys Have Left Town 1:07:39

2h ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Hey folks, welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week we celebrate the return of all things... including a LIVE EPISODE 250 celebration! Join us on our Youtube on Tuesday, August 6th at 9PM Eastern as we drink the oldest beverages in our fridge and hang out with our fans. We also get into one of our favorite topics this week as we discuss t…

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The Oxymel 31:41

2d ago31:41

31:41

Send us a Text Message. Take a trip to Ancient Greece with Sarah and The Shrub as they chat about a little tincture not too far off from shrubs - The Oxymel! *** - “Oxymel” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymel - Slagle, Ali. “Oxymel is the Tart, Herbal Tonic You Can Make at Home.” Bon Appetite, 2 Nov. 2017. https://www.bonappetit.com/st…

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#247 - It's All Lobster, Baby! 1:10:17

11d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

**Sorry this episode is a week late, hoping to get back on schedule next week** Hey folks, welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends! Happy 4th of July as we talk about everyone's favorite crustacean. Things get wild in this one, enjoy! transcription Three Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wisdom Frozen Grapes (make sure to follow the recipe closely) Cook…

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The Booch 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

Send us a Text Message. Get your fermentation on whith Sarah and The Shrub covering Kombucha! Also a little story (some might say rant...) from a recent weird event, and a spicy face-off between two shrubs. *** - “Kombucha” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha - Zeratsky, Katherine. Mayo Clinic Consumer Health. https://www.mayoclinic…

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#246 - Some Assembly Required 56:50

1M ago56:50

56:50

Hey Folks welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friend! We are down a cohost this week but don't worry, Tud and Chris still bring that amazing beer knowledge you thirst for. well this week its actually half beer and half seltzer knowledge. So kind of watered down, but still just as bubbly. Cheers! transcription Two Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wisdom Lar…

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The Kava 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Send us a Text Message. Sarah and The Shrub delve into the history, pharmacology, and brewing of the psychoactive beverage Kava. *** - “Kava” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava - “Lapita Culture” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapita_culture - “Kavalactone” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavalactone - “Kava.” Al…

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#245 - Hard Booch for Good Times 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Hey Folks welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week we start strong with a 3 person hard kombucha review, and then follow it up with a beer worthy of bathing in, a beer brought to you from the Wild Kratts, and a mysterious Jalapeño IPA. Cheers! transcription Three Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wisdom Risk Of Rain 2 Shokz Open Ear Headphones…

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The Boba 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

Send us a Text Message. Sarah and The Shrub cover the history and making of Bubble Tea, and discuss a little about her experience with AA. Potential (NA) drinking game: count how many times she says the word "boba". *** - “Bubble Tea” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea - “Tapioca Pearl” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta…

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The Coffee - Part 2! 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Send us a Text Message. Let's wrap this bad boy up. Brewing methods, grinders, what's a latte vs. a cappuccino? Sarah and The Shrub cover all kinds of basics on what goes into your favorite cup of coffee. *** - “Kopi Luwak” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak - “5 Things to Know About Cold Brew.” Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, 5 …

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#244 - Nueve de Mayo 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

(Not to be confused with Episode #136 - Seis de Mayo) Hey Folks and welcome to a loosely Cinco de Mayo themed episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week we celebrate Obert and his ability to buy beer with a double Jeff Gordon HIPA, an interesting Belgian Quad/Barley wine, and a delicious fruited sour from 2020. We then close things out with…

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The Coffee - Part 1! 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

Send us a Text Message. We've got a two-parter folks! There's just so. much. to. learn. about. coffee. Here's a *wee* bit of history, and what's going on with the plant itself. Also, Sarah and The Shrub are joined by a surprise beverage guest! *** - Beller, Debra. “How Coffee Works.” HowStuffWorks.com. https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/e…

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#243 - The Taking of Pacifico One Two Three 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

Hey folks and welcome to Drinking Alone With Friends! This week we have: -Super Bowl Champions who are also Genies/House Elves -Shandies vs Radlers -Fictional Pool Parties -Jurassic Park Beer Puns -Artisanal Liquor Cabinet Groans -Train Heists -More??? transcription Three Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wisdom Coffee Inc 2 WWE 2K24 Monster Factory Fol…

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The Buzz 26:06

3M ago26:06

26:06

Send us a Text Message. Oh no, not another podcast episode about caffeine! How many cups of coffee do you think Sarah and The Shrub had before this episode? *** Sources -Grisel, Judith. Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction. Anchor Books, 2019. -W. Bryant, Charles & Clark, Josh, hosts. “The Duality of Caffeine.” Stuff You Shoul…

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#242 - Mr. Oscar 2024 56:47

4M ago56:47

56:47

Hey Folks, and welcome to a STAR STUDDED episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! Its one of our favorite annual traditions here at DAWF and this year at the end of the miles long red carpet we get to reflect on a year of podcasting excellence and drink some remarkable beers and crack open the Liquor Cabinet. Thanks for another Mr. Oscar with us he…

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The Egg Cream 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

Send us a Text Message. Do you know what's in an egg cream? Join Sarah and The Shrub in this mildly chaotic episode to find out! Plus - story time. *** -“Egg Cream” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_cream -“Cream” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream#:~:text=Cream%20is%20a%20dairy%20product,using%20centrifuges%20called%20%22s…

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#241 - Ugly Baby Debate 1:05:24

4M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hey folks and welcome to an all obert drinking episode! We start by talking about the ultimate 21st century problem, your children destroying your youtube algorithm. While the other two hosts save their drinking for the big Mr. Oscar night, obert finds out what would happen if two great beers came together to make a still okay beer. We then hand ou…

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The Bite 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

Send us a Text Message. A fascinating history of bitters. Also, happy allergy season! ** - Parsons, Brad Thomas. Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas. New York, Ten Speed Press, 2011. - “Bitters” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitters - “House of Angostura” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipe…

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#240 - Oops! All Berries: The Banana Beer Episode 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

Hey folks and welcome to a perfectly ripe episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! While Chris is still on the mend, Obert and Tud each have a very different banana themed beer to drink with our listeners. We then turn to our favorite thinking on your feet game with a return to fast money to answer whats making those squirrels so angry, and end thi…

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The Goop 32:37

5M ago32:37

32:37

Send us a Text Message. It's getting goopy in the booth! Sarah and The Shrub meet up with a seafaring friend: Sea Moss Gel *** - “Health Benefits of Sea Moss” (WebMD) https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sea-moss - Blum, Dani. “Is A Spoonful of Sea Moss the Key to Good Health?” New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/…

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#239 - Covid-24: Patient Zero 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Hey folks and welcome to Drinking Alone ,With Friends! This week we have two remarkably juicy IPAs from opposite coasts of the country that each shine in their own way. We also talk about stale sports news, old sports news, and downright ancient sports news. We finish things off with another round of roll-a-beer (don't forget to vote in our discord…

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The Balance 22:11

5M ago22:11

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Send us a Text Message. Sarah and The Shrub take a deep dive into the world of adaptogens. *** -“Adaptogen” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen -What are adaptogens and should you be taking them? UCLA Health, Feb 16 2022 https://www.uclahealth.org/news/what-are-adaptogens-and-should-you-be-taking-them#:~:text=Adaptogens%20are%20herb…

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#238 - Poughkeepsie, New York or the incinerator or Kazakhstan 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Hey folks and welcome to Drinking Alone With Friends - Tired Boy Edition. This week is the thrilling conclusion to the Merkin Trilogy where we can finally award some points. We also learn about the most dangerous way to get down a mountain from Tud and settle the question if a wax seal really makes beer taste better (spoiler: it does!) Cheers! tran…

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The Fizz 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

Send us a Text Message. Maybe more than you ever wanted to know about carbonated water. *** -“Carbonated Water” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonated_water -“Club Soda” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_soda -“Gasogene” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasogene -“Joseph Priestley” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedi…

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The Shrub 25:10

6M ago25:10

25:10

Send us a Text Message. It begins! Meet your host and learn all about our tantalizing titular character, The Shrub (spoiler alert: taste buds are gonna flip) *** Research Sources - “Shrub (drink)” (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrub_(drink) - "Shrubs" by Tim Oakley for Class Magazine published in Difford’s guide https://www.diffordsguid…

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#237 - A Beer by Any Other Name 1:04:01

6M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Hey Folks, and welcome to another rollicking episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week we wonder whats in a name for a beer... while Obert continues his vertical series of velvet merkin, Tud brings an interesting white chocolate beer with a kick. Chris shares the best thing about family with all of us on the pod, and we end things by comin…

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#236 - Narwhal Mating Season 1:06:47

7M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends, and Happy New Year! After discussing our plans for 2024 and thinking about 2004, we drink some beers to wring out the old year. Finally we decide to end the episode with some more madlibs. Cheers! Transcription Three Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wisdom T-Pain Twitch Rap Nomatic Notebook Reese's Stuffed With …

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#235 - Have Yourself a (Adjective) (Size) (Holiday) 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends, and Merry Christmas! This year we celebrate by gathering around the mad libs book and drinking some great beer (and a cocktail) as usual. We then try and figure out how fast turkeys can fly, and if Tud is having a stroke. Cheers and happy holidays! We'll see you next year! Transcription Three Handles on Our …

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#234 - Todd Strikes Back 1:15:56

8M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week we put our new transcription software to the test as Todd/Tud/Tude invents new islands and words while learning about time zones. Speaking of islands, Tud has a very popular Jaguar Shark colab to drink. We then talk about delicious coffee stouts from Treehouse and speaking of hot water, we bring yo…

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#233 - Flavortown Thanksgiving 1:05:16

8M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Welcome to a very thankful episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! Whether you are listening to this voluntarily, or someone is playing it on the stereo during your thanksgiving meal, we're glad you joined us for a Fieri update, then off to three truly amazing stouts. One made with P!nk bourbon from treehouse, the annual XXXV Black Butte Stout fro…

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#232 - Fun ”Dip” 1:09:35

9M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Welcome to Drinking Alone, With Friends, a podcast where we mainline corn syrup! After comparing our hauls this Halloween, we drink beers made with sugar + even more sugar. We also discuss the best temperature candy bars and the answer may surprise you! Finally, we end with a fieri debate about malt liquor and have a chance for a rematch at family …

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#231 - The Case of the Mystery Beers 1:06:19

9M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Welcome to our spooky season episode of Drinking Alone, With Friends! This week Tud AND Chris have beer mysteries to solve, while Obert needs to Face His Beers in one of our favorite scary segments. After a spirited point related debate we decide to play some family feud and its even funnier than you think. Boo! Two Handles on Our Frosty Mug of Wis…

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