Amateur Intellectuals

Overthrowing parents to seize power. Infinite torture as petty revenge. Sex with a bull. (Shudder-gags)

On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time.

Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia

• 1 oz Cognac

• 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy

• ¼ oz lemon juice

• ¼ oz Cointreau (kaan-trow)

• Brut champagne, chilled

• And Ice cubes

Add ice cubes in a mixer and pour cognac, calvados or apple brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Cover and shake. Open the cap and strain in a serving glass, usually a flute. Pour champagne until glass is filled.

More Resources:

https://cocktails.foodviva.com/champagne-recipes/ambrosia-drink/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology

https://www.worldhistory.org/Prometheus/

http://www.thewestologist.com/words-and-phrases/the-origin-of-clues

https://topyaps.com/top-10-interesting-facts-revolving-around-greek-mythology/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Christianity-evolve-from-Greek-religion

Cowboy, take me away because I'm not ready to make nice. I need wide open spaces and I'm ready, ready, ready, ready to run.

No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall schools us on who they always were as a band and group icon, how they're adapting to a changing world and why we should adore them now more than ever. Grab a drink and let's go!

Drink of the Episode: Twisted Tea

INGREDIENTS: Just a Twisted Tea (Hard Iced Tea brand). Maybe add an ounce of peach schnapps if you want to make it a Twisted Peach Tea.

More Resources:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire

X-box, Playstation, Oculus or Switch... the video game industry is making serious bank, so let's learn a little about how it got there and where it's headed. Caitlin is First Player on this video games episode. Don't worry though... she set it on easy mode.

Drink of the Episode: Sonic the Hedgehog

This one’s a shot and it’s easy to make. It’s…

1 part Grenadine

2 parts Mentholmint schnapps

4 parts blue curacao.

Directions:

It’s supposed to be a layered shot, so get a tall shot glass. Pour the Grenadine first, gently add the schnapps and top it with the Blue Curacao. It’ll look like Sonic’s red shoes, his legs and then his blue body on top.

More Resources:

https://thecocktailnovice.com/geek-cocktails/

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/history-of-video-games

https://learn.stash.com/defining-moments-in-video-game-history-a-timeline

https://www.idtech.com/blog/fun-video-games-facts-to-sound-like-expert#:~:text=Playing%20action%20video%20games%20trains,tasks%2027%25%20faster%20than%20peers.

Do you know what a solar storm is? Did you know we had some last week? Well... Kendall took a deep dive for us, navigating around some very big science-y words so we can better understand how and why the sun seems to be trying to kill us.

Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas Tea

Ingredients:

Sour Mix (1 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup)

1/2 ounce vodka

1/4 ounce gin

1/4 ounce rum

1/2 ounce tequila

1/2 ounce whiskey

1/2 ounce triple sec

Splash cola

Pour it all together in a big glass and pray that your liver handles it.

More Resources:

https://helioviewer.org/

https://phys.org/news/2021-05-solar-storms-threatening-life-earth.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-cycle-25-is-here-nasa-noaa-scientists-explain-what-that-means

https://english.newsnationtv.com/amp/science/news/this-is-what-would-happen-if-massive-solar-storm-hit-the-earth-212701.html

Want to know the template for basically every story ever told? Here we go...

"Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on...

Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be a good guy to his family even though he and his wife are on the outs at the moment. One day, he visits his wife at a holiday work party and a group of terrorists show up. Because of that, he has to go full Bruce-Willis-murder mode, tape a gun to his back and walk barefoot on glass. Until finally, he kills all the terrorists and saves the day.

Huh.

On this episode, Caitlin explains the art of storytelling and the rules the big guys follow when creating interesting stories. Whether you write, read or watch Netflix, you'll leave this episode with some knowledge that will help enrich the experience.

Drink of the Episode: The Tall Tale

Ingredients

• 2 oz Tequila

• 1 oz Lemon Juice

• 1/2 oz Agave Nectar

• 2 Cucumber Wheels

• 2 Blackberries

• 2 oz Ginger Beer

Muddle cucumber and blackberries in a mixing glass. Add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with cucumber wheel.

More Resources:

http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/tall-tale/#axzz6vPmEOb2l

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey#:~:text=In%20narratology%20and%20comparative%20mythology,comes%20home%20changed%20or%20transformed.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#what-is-the-heros-journey

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#the-heros-journey-in-literature-two-case-studies

https://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50

https://knowyourarchetypes.com/harry-potter-archetypes/

"Villain, I have done thy mother."

We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful.

Drink of the Episode: Taming of the Shrewdriver

Ingredients:

• 50ml of vodka, which is a bit over 1 and a half ounces

• Topped up with orange juice

More Resources:

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rsc/9-shakespearean-cocktails-to-try-on-world-cocktail-m8dw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs43ZyFGq0

https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-insults/

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christopher-hudspeth/2014/02/17-shakespearean-insults-we-should-start-using-again/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/to-be-or-not-to-be-shakespeare-127247606/

https://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11480192/shakepeare-400-anti-stratfordian-authorship-controversy

"I will drop you like a bad habit!"

Wait... but... habits are not that easy to drop, right? Hmm... while you go ahead and think of some better shade to throw, we'll be over here learning a thing or two about habits.

On this episode, Kendall explains habits - good and bad - and breaks down the best ways to pick them up or drop them, respectively. Make a good habit and have a listen!

Drink of the Episode: The Healthy Habit

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth
• ½ ounce beet juice
• ½ ounce lime juice
• ½ ounce lavender-infused simple syrup (recipe follows)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 egg white
• 1 ounce kombucha

DIRECTIONS

• Add all ingredients except kombucha to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds (this is called a dry shake).
• Add ice to your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for another 10 to 15 seconds (you guessed it: this is a wet shake).
• Add kombucha and stir.
• Strain into a coupe and serve up.

More Resources:

https://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them

https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/the-healthy-habit-recipe/

It's coming for all of us no matter what so let's at least have a drink and learn about it because perhaps - with a bit of knowledge - that Grim Reaper won't seem so scary.

Caitlin gives a broad overview of death; some things to expect physically, emotionally and culturally. We promise you'll feel better about death after you've listened than you currently do. Cross our hearts and hope to die.

Drink of the Episode: Gateway to heaven

Ingredients:

• 1 oz pineapple rum

• ½ oz peach schnapps

• 1 oz sweet and sour mix

• 1 and ½ ox Hypnotiq

• 1 oz island punch pucker

• Lemon lime soda

• Rim: blue sugar

Directions:

• Rim the edge of your glass with blue sugar. Set aside.

• In a shaking glass with ice, combine pineapple rum, hpnotiq, peach schnapps, island punch pucker, and sweet & sour mix. Shake well.

• Strain mix into rimmed glass over ice and top with lemon lime soda.

• Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

More Resources:

https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/gateway-to-heaven/

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/what-happens-as-we-die-20190809-p52fjy.html

https://www.verywellmind.com/thanatophobia-2671879

https://blog.funeralone.com/grow-your-business/unique-services/death-facts/

Fade up from black... a monkey can play a complicated game with only its mind. We've got the start of a sci-fi movie... Fade back to black.

Kendall keeps us up-to-date on Neuralink, an Elon Musk company with the intention of competing with artificial intelligence... because that's going to definitely become a threat?! WHAT?! Let's chat.

Drink of the Episode: The Brain Cocktail

Ingredients:

1-1/2 oz. peach schnapps

1-1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream

Dash of grenadine

Directions: Pour peach schnapps into a glass. Slowly add the Baileys Irish cream. Top with a dash of grenadine.

More Resources:

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/the-brain-cocktail-1961671

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/04/09/elon-musk-neuralink-monkey-lon-orig.cnn

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuralink

https://neuralink.com/

https://youtu.be/_xqSOTHnGV0

A podcast episode that will live in infamy.

Caitlin talks an overview of World War II. Why it happened and what we should learn from it. Grab your Dunkirk Toddy and tune in!

Drink of the Episode: Dunkirk Toddy

1 oz. Benedictine Dom

1 oz. French cognac

1 dash Angostura bitters

4 cloves

1 lemon peel

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz. honey

Top with hot water

Garnish: one cinnamon stick

Glassware: 8 oz. Bormioli Rocco Oslo Coffee Cup

Directions:

Fix the cloves into the wedge of lemon and put into a glass mug. Add all the other ingredients and top with hot water. Stir gently and serve.

More Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Archduke_Franz_Ferdinand#:~:text=The%20political%20objective%20of%20the,became%20known%20as%20Young%20Bosnia.

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-hitler-happen#:~:text=Adolf%20Hitler%20was%20appointed%20chancellor,rally%20in%20Nuremburg%20in%201928.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II#:~:text=World%20War%20II%20or%20the,the%20Allies%20and%20the%20Axis.

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potsdam_Declaration

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/death-marches

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Potsdam-Declaration

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-holocaust-and-world-war-ii-key-dates

https://www.history.com/news/hiroshima-nagasaki-second-atomic-bomb-japan-surrender-wwii

https://www.businessinsider.com/21-rare-and-weird-facts-about-world-war-2-2015-8

https://momstart.com/celebrate-the-oscars-dunkirk-cocktail/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk