And to all good things comes… a reckoning! Buddies In Space ends a podcast run spanning over half a decade by squaring off against that most evil of geek atrocities, the Star Wars Holiday Special.

Sadly, it defeats them soundly. It is really, really, really bad!

Bid the Buddies a fond farewell by joining them as they watch, and mock the very confused cast of the original Star Wars movie wait for Chewbacca to celebrate Life Day on Planet Kashook (yup, they hadn’t actually settled on a name for the Wookie planet yet back in 1978) in what is arguably the least funny, worst-planned holiday special ever!

We will miss you all. Good night, good luck, and may the Force be with you!

In the penultimate episode of Buddies In Space, the Buddies are joined by their final, and most adorable, special guest, Mike’s 4-year-old son Simon!

A dramatic reading of Simon’s “Gaygay the Baybay” ensues, followed by a retrospective of the last 6 years of Buddies In Space, including their evolution and lessons learned. Which, according to S’mike, was absolutely nuthin’…

Also: Wacky gin! Toronto boozin’! And comedy!!!!!

In this episode, the Buddies sip Pomegranate Mules as they announce some sad news about the future of the podcast past Episode 100.

But on a later note, Mike makes S’mike jealous of his new super-sexy Ultrabook, and the Buddies revisit their time travel experiments!

Also: Lego Bugatti! Bloody tail wagging! Upcoming Toronto trips!

Pomegranate Mule Recipe

Selflessly sacrificing their arteries for the greater good, the Buddies track down donuts from most of the best-reviewed donut shops in Rochester, NY and host the first ever Buddies In Space Great Rochester Donut-Off!!!

Will your pick slay the competition? Listen and find out!

Also: Donut shaming! Told-you-so’s! And Maury Povich monster paternity tests…

In this very special episode of Buddies In Space, the Buddies chug Aloemelon Coolers and employ all of their improvisational acting chops in order to travel back in time and mess with their younger selves.

Their timelines will never be the same…

Plus: Hatred of Latin! Disney firing disagreements! Krav Maga!

Aloemelon Cooler

Ingredients:

Revive Aloe drink

Trader Joe’s Watermelon Cooler

Vodka

Directions:

Pour 3 oz aloe drink, 3 oz watermelon cooler and 2 oz vodka in glass. Fill with ice, stir and enjoy.

In this episode, the Buddies do a blind Gin and Tonic tasting as they recount recent trips to Seabreeze and Bermuda and Mike’s son’s first viewing of Kubo and the Two Strings.

Also: Metal credit cards! #Dadfails! And debilitating fears of broken glass!

Guest Fest continues! In this episode, the Buddies are joined by Mike’s new coworker, the fascinating Lloyd “The Haitian Sensation” Martin, who immediately sets about proving his geek cred before launching into amazing stories about growing up in Haiti. The drink of the episode is the delicious Cool Hand Cuke.

Also: Real life bull-dodging! Nintendo made a Super?! And of course, comedy…

Cool Hand Cuke recipe:

1.5 oz  Vodka

.25 oz Aperol

.75 oz honey simple syrup (1:1 honey and hot water)

.5 oz lime juice

4 cucumber slices

Directions

In a mixing glass muddle the 4 cucumber slices. Add the rest of the ingredients, top with ice and shake. Strain the cocktail into a glass and top with fresh ice. Garnish with a cucumber wheel.

Taking a brief respite from Guest Fest, the Buddies fly solo (duo?) as they throw back S’mike’s take on a take on the classic cocktail “Le Demon Vert” and finally break down all things Infinity War, from hidden messages to the best gags and more.

Also: Mike’s Meyers Briggs results! Predictions for future Marvel movies! And comedy!

Le Buddy Vert Recipe

Ingredients:

1 part Absinthe (we used local Honeoye Falls Verte Absinthe)

4 parts Ungava Gin

1 part Grenadine

Juice of 1/2 a lime

Directions:

Add all ingredients to shaker

Shake until cold

Pour, enjoy!

In this episode, the Buddies suffer through an ultra-boozey Aperol/Whiskey/Averna Sicialano/Sake concoction along with special guest and super-cool musician Robert Peters, Mike’s former co-worker!

Robert regales the trio with thrilling stories of life in the world of jazz, playing improvisational piano, auditioning in LA and so much more! Also: Thrilling Herby Hancock stories! Scoring video game soundtracks! And tons of the laughter…

In this highly educational episode, the Buddies partake of S’mike’s original drink “Mike’s Melons” alongside their extra special guest, veteran sleep researcher and eminent Physio Data Analyst Erica Curasi! And yes, she also happens to be Mike’s wife…

Erica answers pre-submitted listener questions as she delves into all things sleep. And we mean all things sleep-related, including dreams! Like, what the hell do they mean?  Who dreams and who doesn’t? AND WHY DO WE HAVE THEM?!?!

Other sleep-ish topics include the best beds for sleep! Best positions for sleep! How to sleep better! How to treat sleep disorders! Sleep apnea! Sleep medications to avoid! Recreational activities to avoid!

And so. Much. More.

Mike’s Melons Recipe

Ingredients:

2oz. Vodka

6oz.  Trader Joe’s Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

Fresh Basil

Directions:

Muddles Basil in strainer

Add vodka and juice, shake well

Strain into tumbler filled with ice

Enjoy!