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#17: Scream for Ice Cream!

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Billy Pollina of SnoBar stops by to show us a truly remarkable creation, alcoholic ice cream. This isn't your run-of-the-mill-lets-just-throw-alcohol-into-ice-cream type of combination, the people at SnoBar found the perfect way to combine the sweet and creamy flavors of ice cream with the taste and kick of your favorite cocktails. We also give Steve a chance to gain a producer credit for Season 3 through a Six Pack Challenge. Then there is booze in the news, a visit from Trevor Martin with his Marsupiale beer, and finally another wonderful cocktail from Jacopo Falleni called the Blackberry Thyme Caipirina.

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#16: Return of the Adult Beverage

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:00 -0400

Nikki Halbur and Tracy Reinhardt from Adult Chocolate Milk join us again to talk about their latest product, Adult Limeade. We also get to harass Steve and talk a bit about production on season 3. Afterwards, we give Steve a Six Pack Challenge on gin and also announce the new Podcast Trivia Contest. Be the first to email zanelamprey@gmail.com with the correct trivia answer and you will win a free Sing the Booze CD. Then after diving into Booze in the News we are joined by DJ Dino D from the UK with his controversial Ginsanity party drink. As always, we end the podcast with a lovely cocktail from Jacopo Falleni. This week we have the Chamomiletini.

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#15: Chad Meets Jose

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400

If you listened to last week's episode, Tad the Sound Guy joined us and quickly became "Chad the Sound Guy," Tad's drunk alter ego who likes to wrestle Josh and give very helpful comments. Well, Chad decided to stay and drink some more as we pre-recorded this podcast to use while the crew shoots season 3. Needless to say Chad adds a lovely bit of...'flavor' to the mix and is learning a great deal from Steve who also joins us from the Blue Goat. We then dive into booze in the news and include some stories about the Sing the Booze tour from Season 1. Afterwards, we are joined by our very special guest Daniel Sanchez from Jose Cuervo to talk about the history of Jose Cuervo and the world of tequila. Finally, after touching on some beer in the news, Jacopo wraps it up with a fresh Lavender Lychee cocktail.

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#14: 52 Brewery Challenge

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400

52 Breweries in one day? That is what our special guest John Lovegrove plans to accomplish in craft brewery hub Portland, Oregon. We discuss his plan, tactics, and his previous crawl of 34 breweries. Then Tad/Chad the Sound Guy and Josh the Cameraman face off for our Home Brewing Challenge. As always we get to see what is happening with Booze in the News including the Global Beer Consumption Stats for 2011. We then finish up with another spectacular cocktail from Jacopo Falleni, The Espressotini.

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#13: Diamondica Vodka

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Vodka with diamonds in it! We are joined by special guest, Demitri Castonov, maker of the highly luxurious Diamondica Vodka. We also get some face time with Steve and discuss his upcoming hangover cure video and Josh tells us about tasting scotch aboard the Queen Mary. We then dive into Booze in the News and learn about IV drips for hangovers, New Belgium Brewing building in Asheville, and about Heineken becoming the official drink sponsor for the new James Bond film. Finally, Jacopo Falleni joins us again with a signature drink, the Peartini.

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#12: Getting Uncorked

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 -0400

Zane and and the crew get a little uncorked in this episode as they drink wine with an old friend, Billy Merrit from Uncorked which aired during the Three Sheets/Mojo days. Then the unthinkable happens...Steve has a good idea! We talk about this rare occurrence and why Josh has nicknamed Steve 1-in-10 as he shares some great DME stories. We then dive into booze in the news and Josh leads us in a discussion about the controversial topic of macro breweries owning craft beer brands. We then get another great visit from Jacopo Falleni for our drink of the week, the Jashimi!

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#11: Follow the Golden Road

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:09:00 -0400

Lots of guests today! We start with Donny Decastro from Tavern in the Park which was featured on Season 1 of Drinking Made Easy. We catch up and reminisce about their great view and their $175 martini. Then we dive into booze in the news and get to talk to Jess the Shake Weight Girl again. Steve then shows up late, pre-buzzed from a wine tasting. After messing with Steve we move on to another exceptional cocktail created by master mixologist Jacopo Falleni called the Brazilian Blowout. Finally, we end with a nice visit from the founders of Golden Road Brewery, one of the few breweries located in Los Angeles.

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#10: Return of Shake Weight Girl

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:27:00 -0400

We talk wine on this week's podcast and the legendary Shake-Weight Girl returns to team up with her sister, Mel, against Steve for the 6 pack challenge. We then jump into Booze in the News and listen as Mel returns fire with a quiz of her own for Shake-Weight Girl, Josh, and Zane. Afterwards, we are joined once again by renowned mixologist, Jacopo Falleni to learn how to make the beautiful and exquisite, Tranquility. We then end the episode with a very special visit from one of the foremost wine experts in the country, Andrew Bell, who is the Co-Founder and President of American Sommelier.

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#9: Adult Chocolate Milk

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:33:00 -0400

The crew makes it back from Zane Patrick's Day and recap on their drunk exploits, adventures, and embarrassing moments. We will also be joined by the creators of Adult Chocolate Milk to discuss the adult version of every kid's favorite drink. Steve will even try to explain the meanings behind other adult beverages we have seen on the show like the Rusty Trombone and the Fluffer. After touching on Booze in the News we then finish with Jacopo teaching us how to make a classic Italian cocktail, the Negroni.

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#8: Zane Patrick's Day

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:39:00 -0400

The crew gets in the the mood for St. Paddy's Day and visit with Guinness enthusiast Colin O'Donahue from Limerick, Ireland. We discuss the Zane Patrick's Day event and Mel and Josh will be put on the chopping block with a quiz from Zane. Then, we head into Booze in the News to look at some cool gadgets and beer facts. And finally, we finish up with the perfect St. Patrick's Day cocktail from Jacopo Falleni, The Dublin Salad.

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#7: Josh Gets An F

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:43:00 -0500

Better pace yourself cause you are about to get a whole lot of boozy goodness with the 7th episode of the Drinking Made Easy Podcast. Special Guest, Sam from the La Beerathon, tells us about their 26 mile, 26 beer marathon in Los Angeles happening in April. We welcome back Josh, mess with Steve, and get another fine cocktail from Jacopo Falleni. Then we scope out the Booze in the News and find out the name of Zane Lamprey's new rum!

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#6: Mission In Progress

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:45:00 -0500

Dan Selis, founder and CEO of Mission Brewery, joins us to talk about the Beer Pairing Dinner happening the night before Zane Patrick's Day. They will also talk beer, brewing, the history of the brewery and mess with Steve a bit. Josh takes leave this week, but Jacopo Falleni fills in and shares with us his extraordinary drink creation. We get our weekly Booze in the News and then Zane, Jacopo, and Mel recap on visiting the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami.

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#5: From Scotland With Love

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:47:00 -0500

The Foremost Whiskey Enthusiast, Ben McCallister, joins us to talk whiskey, scotch, and more whiskey. Steve negotiates a new show and "answers" some questions about moonshine. Then we talk about some juicy stories in Booze in the News and learn a little bit about barrel aged beer. Finally, Jacopo Falleni finishes it all off with a signature recipe, the Mojitalian.

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#4: My Goodness, My Guinness

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:49:00 -0500

Guinness Brew Master, Fergal Murray, joins us to discuss Guinness, the legacy of the brewery, and their new Black Lager. We talk about the upcoming Zane Patrick's Day event (March 17th) and learn how to turn your beer green. Then, we check out the world of drinking with Booze in the News and get our weekly artisan cocktail from Mixologist, Jacopo Falleni.

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#3: Wow, That's Good Karma

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:51:00 -0500

Robert Grant of Karma Tequila stops by to talk about tequila and its common misconceptions. Mixologist, Jacopo Falleni, joins the podcast to show us how to make a Ginger Pomegranate Margarita. And Steve tries to stump Zane on some Drinking Made Easy trivia. We'll also discuss the latest topics in Booze in the News, talk about beer and brewing during I Brews Easy, and answer some fan questions with some hilarious stories about our own Steve McKenna.

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#2: Bubbles and Brews

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:54:00 -0500

Special guest Vitalie Taittinger of Taittinger Champagne chats with Zane Lamprey about the legacy of the family business on Episode 2 of the Drinking Made Easy Podcast. Zane will also test Steve on his champagne knowledge, discuss the recent announcement for Sierra Nevada to open a new brewery in Asheville with Asheville Brewing Company's own Doug Riley, and answer some fan questions about shooting Drinking Made Easy.

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#1: The Podcast Premiere!

Zane Lamprey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:56:00 -0500

In this very first episode of the Drinking Made Easy Podcast, Zane Lamprey discusses what life is like for a beardless Steve McKenna, what is going on in the world of drinking with Booze in the News, and chats with renowned mixoligist and owner of Firenze Osteria, Jacopo Falleni.

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