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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Soon to get hitched Simon Collier (Malarkey Comedy, Whirled News Tonight) stops by to talk 7Up and Sweet Tea! He tells us some hot TSwift theories and why alone time is good times. Simon then recalls some prank calls, why lemons get in the way and the joy of wet ice cream! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop to …

Agent-seeking comedian Sara Dirks (Kohl's Cash) pops into the studio to share her new fave Banana Cream Olipop. She recalls roaming around Costco on lunch breaks and checking in on a famous doctor. We then chat about what not to put on pie and what fruit goes well with most beverages. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code…

Local comedic genius Eric Reyes (ComedySportz Chicago) breaks out the Ninja blender to mix up a Delicious Smoothie! from the recipe on the back of Kirkland Signature's Three Berry Blend. He shares his secret add-ins, whose coffee is underrated, and why dairy can be the devil. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop …

Double father Ryan Ben (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In) is in the studio to chat about an old fave, Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla Chilled Coffee Drink! We talk about breaking sinks, coffee drinking and driving, why some drinks taste fuzzy, and the 50 books in 2024 challenge! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20…

Maryland royalty (#SK) Justin Swinson (Not That Late Show, Malarkey Comedy) is in studio to chat about Panera's caffeine-filled "killer" lemonades. We rank all three flavors while chatting about hot dogs, ordering pizza from a catalog, spicy sips, and classic soup/beverage combos. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: Po…

We're kicking off 2024 by clearing out the Poppin' beer fridge with past guest Marilet Martinez! We chat about our year in beverages, what we hope to bring into 2024, and drink some random beers. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% off your entire order! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.th…

"Give me one reason, one good reason, why we should spend our last two hours in Florida looking at the sisters of Freckle-Face Haynes, the cookie-faced boy.." - Phil Davis This holiday we're joined by Santa's favorites, Natalie Younger and Fiona Stephens, to help us taste, rank, and dunk 12 different store-bought chocolate chip cookies to find the …

Ho ho ho, it's the final show of the year! We saved the best for last as we're joined by Tara Egan and Heather Scholl to sing and sip the 12 Drinks of Xmas! We have a jolly time in this ep, packed with festive trivia and enough holiday cheer to fill your glass (and your heart). Listen now! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: P…

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! The Poppin' Bottles Trivial PUBsuit Final is here! After battling through two knock-out rounds, Nick Rowley and C.J. Tuor bested all comers to go against the final trivia titans Jimmy Barrett and Kate Cohen! Listen as these four brains brawl for trivia glory and the coveted prize bag! Brought to you by Li…

Brace your ears for the Poppin' Bottles Trivial PUBsuit Semifinals! We've got your underdog heroes, Bethany Remely and Alex DiVirgilio who defied the odds and clawed their way into this epic semifinal! But standing in their way, are the big brains of Nick Rowley and C.J. Tuor. Only two players will advance, so listen now to see who claims their pla…

At long last, it's the Poppin' Bottles Trival PUBsuit Tournament of Champions: Round 1! We bring back seven of the brightest guests from this year's episodes to see which two will move on to the next round and get closer to that prize closet. Say goodbye to the Millennium edition because we got a new set of current trivia cards. Hot Damn! Our conte…

Gobble, Gobble! Join us at the adult table with Natalie Younger (Bride Of The Killer Piñata, Shared History) and Andreas Tsironis (Malarkey Comedy, Trapped in a Musical) to chat about our favorite TV Thanksgiving episodes from Bob's Burgers, Friends, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and Seinfeld. Listen to find out who on the panel is a "stuffing…

Chicago's own Ashley Victoria (Malarkey Comedy, Whirled News Tonight) takes us up on our play-at-home game and has us at her house! She shares her love of the Session Ale from Moor's Brewing Company before we take a road trip to her local liquor store LIQUORS. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (pro…

Relevant Snack creator Kate Cohen takes up back to freshman year with some Mike's Hard Lemonade! She lets us know why it was an early fave and what is a perfect snack to have with it. We talk about travels, play Guess The Flavor, and name famous Kates! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code:…

Texas' own Roy Gonzalez (Redacted) rides safely into the studio to craft tasty Old Fashioned cocktails & drink some Lone Star Beer! He chats about watching bad dates when working behind the bar and the time he got naked and famous in MKE. We talk a little TX, some punk rock, and why it's nice to give compliments to strangers. Brought to you by Litt…

Lisle's own Zach Thompson (Comedy Sportz, MST3K) is in studio to share his love of Hitachino Nest White Ale! We chat self-care with Duck Rubens, why Zach would drink homebrewed poison, and then try an entire flock of beers! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to sa…

The diabolical C.J. Tuor (Jackbox Games, Faces of Horror & High Stakes Productions) is back in studio to play a little game! We each have three mystery whiskeys that the other two, must rank in order of price point, and then try to guess the brand. Who will win the grand prize and how did C.J. become a criminal on the high seas? Listen to find out!…

Indiana's own Katie Kincaid (Kohl's Cash, Sauteed Standup) drops by to share the most metal of all waters, Mango Chainsaw Liquid Death! She tells us how she's influenced local bars to start carrying it before we chat about paper Dixie Cups & Paper Girls. Also, the video game was called GRIS. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code:…

Former pirate and current actor Lydia Hanman (Hamlet with SBO) sails in to chat Chi Lattes & more! She explains why she needs to try them all & reflects on her youth in England. We learn of her special connection to Orchard Cat Cidery & why Treasure Planet is underrated. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recoveri…

We got busy rehearsing Hamlet with Blood Oath Shakespeare! So enjoy this refill with fellow cast member Buck Lepard and see all three of us in the show! Originally aired: February 28, 2019 Frasier fanatic Buck LePard stops by with the cinnamon schnapps of his youth Goldschläger. He reminisces about guy's weekends & old college haunts back in Skidmo…

Fall's first guest Marybeth Kram (Clued In,Fright) is back and one-third closer to the prize closet! She's here to talk Tequila for breakfast, D.P. Dough for lunch & fancy wine from a can. We rank our way across 3 different tequilas, 4 flavors of High Noon, and some special surprises! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop…

The third host of the pod, Fiona Stephens (Trapped in a Musical, Whirled News Tonight) is back to end virgin summer with an Easy A brew and view! We chat teen sex comedies, share cider stories, count sexy Georges, and talk Red Lobster knockoffs. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (pr…

Minnesota’s own Mandy Leavell (Wheel of Improv, Shamilton) takes a break from her recent birthday to share no less than four of her fave beverages . She tells us how you can judge a wine by its label, breaks down her definitive Diet Coke rankings, and mourns losing some magic pants. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (prom…

White Sox fan Jimmy Barrett drops in with a Poppin' fave, Diet Dr Pepper. We immediately escalate beverages to cold brew & a 6 Pilsner showdown. Later we talk NASCAR street races and admire Jessica Rabbit’s ability to be goofy with her SO. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo co…

Threads superuser Denver Collins (Kohl’s Cash, Best Of Annoyance Sketch) stops by to bring summer in a can with Kickaround POG Tart from Great Lakes Brewing. He shares the Cleveland Handshake with us, talks Friday Morning Swims, and lets us know who warned him about the evils of Gatorade. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters…

The boys go solo to chat ooze and local beer without booze. We then get our hands on a very special beer from Grand Rapids Brewing made with Littlefoot and take a couple of BuzzFeed virgin quizzes. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money a…

Minnesota's own Megan Powers (C.R.I.S.P) stops by her former town to talk Mickey D's fountain Coke! She shares how caffeine doesn't affect her & why buffalo sauce does We then chat about shutting down HS parties, Pup cones, and why Zack Morris is Trash. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering…

South Florida's own Sarah Dell'Amico (Kohl's Cash) drops by with a CA NA beer, Peach Gose from Partake Brewery! She chats about being a Garfield stan, her love of viral videos, & her regular diner order. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save m…

New York's own Alex DiVirgilio (CSZ Chicago, Baby Wants Candy) relives some Summer Memories while sharing the beer of his youth, Labatt Blue. He talks about having Vodka with the Pope, drinking in the House of the Mouse, and not watching Nick at Night. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering …

Western New York’s own Adam Schulmerich (Shattered Globe Theatre) stops by to crush some easy-drinking Genny Cream Ale. He shares what it was like growing up in "cougar" country and relives those dirtbag years. We get a little Blue twice before staying up late watching movies. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code…

Join fan favorites, Laura Marsh (Chad The Bird) and Mike Gospel (How Star Wars Is It) live in-studio for our first ever Mix Master Showdown! We're tasting 12 different instant beverages that just need water (or a mystery liquid) to see which one will help us say goodbye to The Summer Of Citrus! Listen as we slowly go mad from drinking excessive amo…

Former RuneScape lover Lauren Williams (Logan Square Improv) drops in to share her love of MickeyD's fountain Sprite! She shares why it's been relegated to rare treat, some fave potato dishes, and why OJ made her stomach turn. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) …

San Antonio's Camille Mitchell (CSZ Chicago) joins us to chat Hot Peppermint Tea! She tells us about relaxing with a cup, orange Waffles, and having a beautiful soul. Then we try out some puppet voices and make plans to visit the Understudy Coffee Shop. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering…

Florida's own Sam Myers (ComedySportz, Trapped In A Musical) joins us for virgin summer to chat Pink Lemonade Crystal Light! She tells us about growing up in a Crystal Light family, how many squeezes are too many, & the magic of #Watertock. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo c…

Our virgin summer kicks off with Aperol superfan and first-time guest Nick Rowley (Kohl's Cash)! He stops by to share the working man's spritz, The Spagett! We learn the origin of the name, then, Nick shares the best juice for heartbreak, and why he'll never forget the Mr. Show DVD menu. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters …

We got the Natty Daddy of podcasts, Natalie Younger (Shared History) stopping by for our very first Brew & View: Beerfest! Nat tells us her favorite Broken Lizard member, how CGI liquids need an entire team, and we help get rid of her shotgun blindspot. Does the movie hold up? Are we able to conquer Das Boot? Can Nat and Rob win Josh’s cheap beer O…

Teen Wolf superfan Kevin Lambert (Redacted) joins us for an epic 7th time to chat about his homemade highball, The Speedball! We all take a turn making different highballs and Kevin helps create some possible new segments before he starts heating up in Trivial Pubsuit. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop…

Runner and beer lover Edgar Nevarez (Shamilton!, Kohl's Cash), stops by to sell us on Spiteful Brewing's Working For The Weekend Double IPA. We chat about stopping weddings, drinking games you can play with 8 yr olds, and the rare "Theater Cool" kids. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering B…

The Hitch*Cocktails Tap Takeover ran over so we have just the trivia with our two thrilling guests, Cynthia Bangert & Bri Fitzpatrick. Play along and then get those sweet buns over to the Annoyance Theater this Friday and Saturday to celebrate 10 Years of Hitch*Cocktails! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!…

The Hitch*Cocktails Tap Takeover concludes with two thrilling guests, Cynthia Bangert & Bri Fitzpatrick. These notorious women have raided the Hitch*Cocktail bar so we can all get our hands dirty making Hitchcock inspired cocktails! We then play a frenzy of games, rank our drinks beyond a shadow of a doubt, and get over our stage fright. Listen now…

The Tap Takeover continues with Canada's own Paige Maney (Hitch*Cocktails celebrating their 10-year anniversary!, Clued-In) who drops in to share her love of Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha. We chat about Dollywood's questionable retelling of American history, milk from a bag, giving off a special glow. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo co…