Best Vespa Podcasts (2024)

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Vespa Mishaps and Wine Tours: 3 Days in Florence, Italy using Credit Card Points! 55:24

10d ago55:24

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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Vespa Tour we did (or tried to do?) Tuscany Chianti Wine Tour - the incredible wine tour we ta…

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Kirin Ichiban (and more) with Nicole Vespa 1:34:09

14d ago1:34:09

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Recent birthday reveler, Nicole Vespa (Voila! The Improvised Musical) drops by to spill the tea on her go-to party pleaser, a Margarita Shandy and her favorite brew Kirin Ichiban! She talks all about becoming a baking wizard during lockdown and getting super at Duo Lingo. We then chat all about international travel, climbing in videogames, and meet…

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3 Days in Paris on Points and Miles 39:27

1h ago39:27

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Credit Cards we recommend Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Want to use credit card points and miles to visit Paris?!?!…

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Yoo-hoo (and more) with Alonso Ramirez 1:19:20

4h ago1:19:20

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Florida's own Alonso Ramirez (Birdlady, Clued-In) stops by the studio to share his love of Yoo-hoo, Diet Dr Pepper, and Spring Water! He tells us about the perils of an open bar and getting tattoo art from Wikipedia. He then recalls Wawa trips, becoming an adult in the soda aisle, and learning from a Water Sommelier Brought to you by Littlefoot Cof…

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The Amalfi Coast & Luxury Beach Clubs: 3 Days in Sorrento, Italy 35:42

3d ago35:42

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Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage new credit card offers to earn a lot of points and miles so we can afford travel as a larger family. Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5 Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Card…

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SBTI Episode #5 Music Sharing 51:17

6d ago51:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am going to only talk about a pre-Internet version of this phenomenon. The reason being is that it is so ubiquitous now that you really don’t need a history of it. You more than likely use it every day. I know I do. Can you guess? I will give you a hint. Do you like music? Do you stream it or share it? You…

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Sprite 2-Liter (and more) with Molly Ruffner 1:44:32

7d ago1:44:32

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Minnesota's own Molly Ruffner (Kohl's Cash, Burlesque is More) takes a break from puppet shows to talk Sprite! She shares how to keep a sweet addiction at bay and why no sugar is BS. We hear about her catching baseball fever at a young age and what beverage is best after any sports game. We then learn about Frog Water, Snickers Salad, and list our …

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Fun Restaurants and a Cool Hotel in Portand Oregon 32:07

18d ago32:07

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In this episode of Travel Party of 5, we dive into the vibrant and diverse food scene of Portland, Oregon. Join us as we explore one of the coolest hotels in Portland, Oregon, starting with the stylish Hyatt Centric. This hotel offered a fantastic experience, even allowing me to check off another brand from my Hyatt bingo card. Situated in the hear…

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Bell's Two Hearted with Jackie Wiles 1:37:33

21d ago1:37:33

1:37:33

Michigan’s own Jackie Wiles (She’s Boygan) stops by to share her love of that great American IPA, Bell's Two-Hearted! We try a couple of flavors and she reveals how this beer was too sophisticated when she started drinking. She then gives us tips on how to help a friend relax when drinking and we mourn the loss of heads on tummies. Brought to you b…

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Who Can Apply for Business Credit Cards? 18:34

25d ago18:34

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In this episode, we dive into the world of business credit cards and explore who can qualify for them. You'll learn that you don’t need a big company to apply; even small side hustles can qualify you for a business credit card. We’ll cover the basic requirements, such as what qualifies as a business and what information you need to provide during t…

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Josh and Rob Travel Talk! 1:13:05

28d ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Rob and Josh go double solo as they welcome back their original format! Josh talks about traveling abroad with his former housemate plus his current roommate. He shares some trip highlights, brings something fun to drink, and quizzes Rob about Grabowski's around the world. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for…

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66. Ketone Strategies with Frank Ilosa: The Do’s and Don’ts 1:16:36

28d ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Introduction: If you are curious about ketones or considering using them as part of your fueling/supplementation strategy you won’t want to miss this episode of the OFM Podcast where Peter Defty hosts Frank Ilosa, the president of Ketone Aid, for a deep dive into the history of ketones, development of ketone esters, their application and boatloads …

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How to Save THOUSANDS on Your Next Disney World Orlando Trip 25:44

1M ago25:44

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Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! The card we mentioned with the elevated offer is this one. You can earn 75,000 bonus points with either Chase Sapphire® card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19n/NHJ5ONBRRS In 2021 we legitimately spent $10,000 on a trip to Disney World. This was before we started seriously using points and miles, and…

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Refill: THC Lemonade with Sarah Joy Shockey 1:43:58

1M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

Human sunbeam Sarah Shockey (Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling) is back in studio to talk religion and weedy lemonade! She shares her thoughts on the DMB "incident", winking mayors, and the top movies of all time (2001). We then rank some rootbeers & play some dumb games! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% o…

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SBTI Episode #4 Dating 39:54

1M ago39:54

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Send us a Text Message. Do you remember how you met your partner? Did you use a tried and true method to do it or did you use one of those fancy services or apps that we are all too familiar with this days. Before Dating apps like tinder, Grindr, Bumble or Lolly there was eHarmony and Match.com. Even before that there was different type of services…

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Are Hyatt Points Worth It? 22:26

1M ago22:26

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Instagram for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! In todays episode we are sharing ALL THINGS HYATT! World of Hyatt is our favorite hotel rewards program and in this episode you'll hear all the reasons why (there are quite a few!) From all the ways you can earn Hyatt points, plus how you can earn Hyatt free nights and other fun perks and upgrades. Tune …

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FRY GUYS: Tater Babies with Kate Cohen 1:30:20

1M ago1:30:20

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As FRY GUYS comes to an end, we welcome back the wonderful Kate "Crisp" Cohen (Comedy Sportz, Trapped in a Musical) to try some Jewel Tater Babies! We discuss the Chicken section of your local jewel, buffets, LOTRs, and why food shouldn't have smiles. This episode is brought to you by LITTLEFOOT COFFEE ROASTERS. Use promo code POPPOP at check out t…

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65. Optimizing Endurance Fueling and Nutrition with Kurt Madden 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Ultra endurance legend Kurt Madden, joins us on the podcast to share his experience and wisdom. His inspiring journey begins from a health-challenged childhood and leads to becoming a multiple Ultraman World Champion. Kurt shares insights into his training philosophies and remarkable career trajectory which has groomed him for his role as a mentor …

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Are Hilton Honors Points Worth It? 13:10

2M ago13:10

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Instagram page for Travel Party of 5 - FOLLOW US! Today we're diving into the benefits of the Hilton Honors rewards program. If Hilton is your hotel of choice, learn how to make the most of your travels by pairing the right credit cards with Hilton Honors, earning points for every purchase. We'll share top credit card picks that seamlessly integrat…

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Fry Guys: Wendy's and Wingstop with Erin Elmore 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Josh and Rob take over to talk about their favorite fries. But we needed a third heat so we tricked Erin Elmore to joins us again! We talk Wingstop Fries, Wendy's Fries, McDonald's, movie trivia, and why lists are silly. Like books? Click here! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters. Use promo code POPPOP at check out to save …

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Are Marriott Points Worth it? 18:15

2M ago18:15

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This is the All Inclusive African Safari bookable by points that we mention in this episode: JW Marriott Masai Mara LodgeBy Raya & Duane

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64. Corporate Banker Andrea Moore Set To Run 5 200-mile Ultras This Year - Here’s How? 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

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Today we have an inspiring conversation with Andrea Moore, who shares her transformative journey from overcoming childhood challenges to becoming a successful corporate banker then tossing the corporate finance to the wind to conquer an even bigger challenge by running 5 ultramarathons, each with a distance of over two hundred miles. Andrea's story…

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Fry Guys: Burger King Fries with Audrey Schiffhauer 1:27:00

2M ago1:27:00

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The wonderful Audrey Schiffhauer (CLUED IN) joins the fry guys to talk Burger King Fries! We chat about home fries, the service industry, chicken fries, Sonic fries, and Dollywood. Plus a special segment about Wendy's Frosty! Follow Colin's Movie Trivia on Instagram! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters. Use promo code POPPO…

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Are IHG Points Worth it? 26:16

2M ago26:16

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This episode is part 1 of a 4 part series covering the 4 major hotel rewards programs. This episode is all about IHG, including- How IHG points work, should you buy IHG points, how to keep them from expiring, and more. Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.ihg.com/explore/national-parks The IHG card that we have currently is the premier perso…

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Fry Guys: Popeyes Cajun with Miguel Lepe Jr. 1:25:13

2M ago1:25:13

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Multi-hyphenate talent Miguel Lepe Jr. (Escàndalo!, The Guitar Thief) joins the fry guys to talk Popeyes Cajun Style Fries! He confesses they might not be #1 but are close enough. We chat about celebrity impressions, starch on starch, and how Blackberry Bubly was basically Dr. recommended. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roaster…

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Can Families Sit Together on Southwest? 20:02

2M ago20:02

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These are a few of our favorite cards. The points can be transferred from Chase to Southwest to book flights! Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve This is our favorite Hyatt card for Hyatt stays: World of Hyatt Chase Business Card The script we used to message Southwest to get our…

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SBTI Episode #2 Talk Radio 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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Send us a Text Message. On December 12 1901, Guglielmo Marconi transmitted a message across the Atlantic Ocean to Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, nearly the closest point to Europe in North America. From that discovery, a new era in communication was born. Mind you, a lot of legwork was done to get that point. In this episode, we explore a…

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SBTI Episode #3 Office Communication 29:01

2M ago29:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this short episode, I talk about what working in an Office was like before the Internet. What you say? No email, Google search, Zoom? What's a fax machine or a pager? You mean you could smoke in the office? I examine stories like this and more. I also give a few anecdotes of my own! So get your time machines ready, we are…

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Fry Guys: Dinner Grill & McDonald's Shoestring with Peter Corey 1:36:51

2M ago1:36:51

1:36:51

The Fry Guys are joined by Clio Award winner Peter Corey (Clued-In, Ten Dollar Comedy) to talk about Diner Gril Cheese Fries AND the ubiquitous McDonald's Shoestring fries! Peter shares his thoughts on takeaway vs eating on location and even reveals his special occasion fry style. We then ask the hard questions like "Are Fries a Meal?" and "What Di…

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How Opening 10+ Credit Cards Last Year Affected Our Credit Scores 19:20

2M ago19:20

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Just a few of our favorite cards (we save most of these for Hyatt stays!) Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card https://www.experianboost.com is our favorite way to check our scores for free (NOT SPONSORED OR AFFILIATED!)…

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Fry Guys: Culver's Crinkle Cut with Kate Cohen 1:39:05

3M ago1:39:05

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The Fry Guys kick off an entire month dedicated to the starchy star of fast food! Every April we manage to book our dream guest Kate "Crisp" Cohen! She sings the praises of a cowboy that's hard to nail down and why Culver's Crinkle Cut Fry is always there for her. We get into her affinity for olive bars, her fave savory sauce, and some behind the s…

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Success Before The Internet - Trailer 1:13

3M ago1:13

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Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, my name is Dan Vespa. I am the Creator behind the Podcast called “Success Before the Internet”. Success Before the Internet is a podcast about the things that became successful before anyone ever heard of Jeff Bezos, Mark Zukerberg and even Elon Musk. You may have wondered “What is a robber baron?” or “How did …

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63. Metabolic Health and Fueling for High Intensity Sports - Tito Garza’s Story 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

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In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Host, Peter Defty, sits down with Tito Garza to share Tito’s journey of implementing OFM for high-intensity cyclocross racing. From his humble roots in Texas, battling through personal challenges and, through overcoming these challenges, becoming a restaurant entrepreneur Garza's story is a testament to resilienc…

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Costa Rica Adventures Part 2: La Fortuna 33:11

3M ago33:11

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Part 2 of our Costa Rica Adventures! We share info about renting a car in Costa Rica, the second AirBnB we stayed at and the activities we did (links below). Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card AirBnB in La Fortuna - stay at the base of a volcan…

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A&W Rootbeer with Molly Smith 1:40:36

3M ago1:40:36

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Former Startender Molly Smith (CSZ Minor League) joins us in the studio to chat A&W Rootbeer. We sample rootbeer three ways, talk about the perfect food pairings, and then see if sugar keeps you up. She then explains why Jamo isn't her fave and her shortcuts to drinking healthier in 2024! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo …

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Costa Rica Adventures Part 1: Manuel Antonio 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Listen in to hear how we travel hacked flights to Costa Rica for our family of 5. We also share the AirBnB we stayed in and the tours we did (links below). Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card The AirBnB in Manuel Antonio/Quepos Mauro Beach and W…

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3rd Annual Shamrock Sharedown With Allie Ring & Kevin Lambert 54:46

3M ago54:46

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Guinness goofballs Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries, Malarkey Comedy) & Kevin Lambert (Go Vote) return for "2024 Get your ass out the door" to visit the Guinness Open Gate Brewery! We're live on location to talk about the wonders of the West Loop, lucky bar seats, Irish brews, and small bites. Listen as we remember happy Mondays, international lounges, an…

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What you Need to Know Before Flying with Kids 28:00

3M ago28:00

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We've been taking kids on airplanes for the last ten years and we've practically got it down to a science. Tune in to this episode for our best tips and tricks for flying with kids to make your family's next flight as smooth and enjoyable as possible.By Raya & Duane

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SBTI Episode #1 Robber Barons 1:16:12

3M ago1:16:12

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Send us a Text Message. Robber Barons were capitalists or entrepreneurs from the 19th century who were said to have achieved their success through unscrupulous means. Monopolistic practices, unfair treatment of workers and engaging in political entrepreneurship come to mind. They did have a softer side later in life. In this episode, we can look at…

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Starbucks Cold Brew with Sarah aka PushingUpRoses 1:38:18

3M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

YouTube's own PushingUpRoses aka Sarah (Save Your Game Podcast) stops by to chat about her daily pick-me-up Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee. She talks about being her own boss, growing up with Eagle Eyes, and being a Raven fan. Before we get into the positives of "pouring hard" and why cherries (when available) make a great snack. Brought to you by Litt…

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Flagstaff, AZ: Skiing/Snowboarding for Beginners (Without a Lesson?!) 24:07

4M ago24:07

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These are the cards we have that earn us Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Hyatt points- Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode we share our experience visiting the Arizona Snowbowl. While it was only our second time ever skiing/sno…

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Two Hearted Queen Coffee (and more) with Emily Anderson 1:44:09

4M ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Precious peach, Emily Anderson (Whirled News Tonight, Me Time) joins us to chat about her fave brew from local coffee shop Two Hearted Queen! She shares her beef with friendly ghosts and why coffee at home never tastes the same. We then talk about maternal movie recs and then tessering to see family members. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roas…

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Christmas in the City: A Family Adventure in NYC with Kids 24:14

4M ago24:14

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The cards we open to get points to transfer to Hyatt hotels to stay for $0 a night: Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode we share our experience in New York City during the most festive time of the year. Join us as we navigate the…

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Irish Coffee (and more) with Madelyn Murphy 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Future eccentric aunt, Madelyn"Big Sarge" Murphy (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In, The Twenty-Sided Tavern) stops by for a full meal of delicious drinks! We have breakfast with Bubbles, olives for lunch, and end with a creamy treat. She tells us when the best time to leave a college party is, how energy drinks work, & why special times always involve gin…

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Touristy Things to do in San Francisco in one Weekend 27:48

4M ago27:48

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Here are links to the cards we use to earn points to book hotels like the Hyatt Regency San Francisco or the Hotel Kabuki, both mentioned in this episode: Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve (best place to start if you're new!) World of Hyatt Chase Business Card In this episode w…

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Smokey Grapefruit Mezcal Rita with Jim Vozzella 1:19:07

4M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Former bartender & current super host Jim Vozzella (Malarkey Comedy, Laugh Out Loud Theater) takes over our studio with his stocked home bar! He whips up a couple of smoke-show cocktails featuring 400 Conejos Mezcal and Dickel Whiskey, He shares the story of how he turned pro, why sometimes you just want "a beer that tastes like beer", and recalls …

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