Drinking Partners

Ed and Day try to convince their latest guest to embrace her superhero-like name: Captain Battle. Listen in to find out what comedienne Leslie Battle thinks of their antics before she schools them both with the experience that has come from her years as a woman and as a veteran. Now, as a comic, she explores life as a "mother, soldier, divorcee, and performer." The interview expands well beyond that scope as Ms. Battle discusses her life as a Black woman; at times, the conversation is analytical and thoughtful before shifting to humorous fun, in the way that comics do best. At all times, the interview is a fast-paced and compelling listen as the stage-loving trio playfully competes for airtime. Stay tuned until the closing segment to hear why Leslie chose stand-up comedy and how it has been therapeutic for her. And listen especially close as Day asks, "What's the cougar scene looking like?" You'll find the Drinking Partners in their true habitat during the last twenty minutes as it gets rowdy and hilarious. To see where you can catch Leslie Battle next, visit her website: www.lesliebattlecomedy.com.

Long-time listeners will be relieved to hear from Jennifer Dickquist, founding partner of JD Law, the official law firm of the Drinking Partners. Ms. Dickquist offers legal advice from the opening segment, sharing real tips to Ed, Day, and everyone tuning in. Curious about the oddest legal situation that the Drinking Partners have found themselves in? For Day, it was jaywalking, and for Ed, it was for waiting for a friend outside a club. Their playful admissions lead to a serious conversation about the racial inequalities prevalent throughout the judicial system. More, Attorney Dickquist offers tips on how best to navigate through to ensure the best outcome. Around the midway point, Ed and Day let the jokes loose, sharing tales of criminality in hilarious ways. For her part, Ms. Dickquist shares her own stories of some of her more memorable cases. An important, information-filled interview that shines a light on the legal system. Find Jennifer Dickquist at www.jdlawpa.com and learn more about her law practice and specialties. Last chance for NEW YEAR | NEW GALAXY tickets!!! >>> bit.ly/NewYearNewGalaxy

Clara Kent, a multidimensional artist, joins Ed and Day in the newest Drinking Partners podcast release. This soul-filled musician reflects on her newest collaboration project Tribe Eternal, a musical collective that aims to have a "rippling effect through our community and the world." Proving her versatility, Ms. Kent explores her sounds, both as an individual and within Tribe Eternal. Or, as Ed says, Ms. Kent can "go from the r & b to the wobblety wobble." From a thoughtful discussion of Ms. Kent's voice and range to an examination of the influences in her solo project Aura, all avenues are explored with depth, truth, and lots of humor. From impromptu beats to the trio's playful roasting of current musicians, the interview has something for everyone as Ms. Kent adds a natural and genuine vibe to the Drinking Partners mood. The closing minutes delve even deeper into music, both the industry and the r & b genre. Listen until the end to hear Ms. Kent (and Ed) freestyle. To hear more from Clara Kent, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iamclarakent/.

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Friend and guest host of the Drinking Partners, Dan Dongilli, revisits the studio to talk about his newest endeavor: Cloud Cryotherapy. As the name suggests, this new business in the Strip District offers Pittsburgh's only cryotherapy treatment, which Ed and Day can't seem to understand. Dan explains the anti-inflammatory results of the three-minute, -200 degrees session, combining the science behind the therapy in a way that listeners will be able make more sense of than the Drinking Partners, whose imaginations get the best of them when trying to picture the cryotherapy experience. Dan does a great job explaining how the treatment is beneficial for everyone, not just athletes, which makes Ed and Day examine their own health choices. What began as an alternative for auto-immune disorders and inflammation has expanded to include a range of treatments in a non-invasive and pharmaceutical-free way. True to themselves, Ed and Day interrupt with their own takes on cryotherapy, from requesting extra nitrogen to wondering about withdrawal. Dan happily addresses all their concerns, probably because he knows the Drinking Partners well enough to have known what to expect. A classic Drinking Partners interview, mixed with lots of information and even more jokes. Find out more about Cloud Cryotherapy: www.cloudcryo.com. Buy tickets for NEW YEAR, NEW GALAXY here!! https://bit.ly/NewYearNewGalaxy

The Drinking Partners don't wait long to get into their verbal shenanigans in the newest podcast release. As only Ed and Day can manage, they make a debate about work "etiquette" definitely NSFW. By the time that Becky Zajdel and Adam Longwill of HackPittsburgh join the fun, the Drinking Partners are admittedly drunk. As Pittsburgh's oldest maker space, HackPittsburgh offers a cooperative environment for members to come together and combine talents and skills in an educational, collaborative way, in addition to hosting events for the public. By sharing tools, skills, and ideas, the group offers a fully unique opportunity for its members to grow and learn in this exceptional DIY + community approach. From sewing and crafts to CPR certification and welding to electronics and woodworking (and many deviations in between), HackPittsburgh can expand anyone's skillset, as Ed and Day learn. However, Ed is concerned what skill he can offer before it is suggested that he might be able to master the "soft arts." This latest Drinking Partners interview highlights Ed and Day at their bests while also shining a light on one of Pittsburgh's most promising organizations. To find out more about HackPittsburgh, learn about their public events, or to join the group, visit: https://hackpgh.org or check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HackPgh/.

In this special episode, the Drinking Partners are live and hyped up from City Theatre with members of the cast and the director of One Night in Miami, a breakout play from Kemp Powers. Ed and Day are joined by director Reginald L. Douglas and actors Quincy Chad and Thomas Walker Booker in this energetic and triumphant interview live from the City Theatre's lobby. Coming a short time after the masterful performance, the podcast carries on the vibe that the play invokes: one in which Black men are celebrated and their friendships honored. Based on a fictionalized evening in which friends Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke, Malcolm X, and Jim Brown gather in a hotel in Miami and muse about their lives as successful Black men and the varying stages of their careers, the play emphasizes their deep connections to one another while hinting at their futures. For the after-show interview, the Drinking Partners draw on this same connection as they investigate how the actors prepared for the roles and how Mr. Douglas allowed the actors to come into the parts from their own angles. In one significant exchange, Day asks about the "nuances of Blackness," and the group takes part in an illuminating and joyful discourse that is also filled with laughter, which is reflective of the play as a whole. Listen in as Ed and Day show their own growth with keen questions about self-exploration and the business of acting, in addition to their usual feistiness. A must listen interview that rejoices in the exquisite art coming from the Black community. One Night in Miami runs through December 1, 2019. Purchase tickets at https://citytheatrecompany.org and use coupon code Drinking Partners for a discounted price.

In the newest Drinking Partners podcast, Ed and Day welcome a trio of Pittsburgh Beer Ladies – Debbie, Amy, and Danielle. With 1800 members, the group prides itself on welcoming any "beer-loving lady who wants to drink beer with other beer-loving ladies." With a large selection of beer before them, the group samples and speaks on each sip, from a barrel-aged sour from Noble Creature to the triple-hopped Stained Glass Ceiling from Dancing Gnome. As they explore the variety of beer, listeners will enjoy a refreshing listen with new and informed voices adding a much-needed angle to the craft beer industry. Of particular note is the discussion that focuses on what breweries can do to welcome more women (hint: less pink t-shirts) and the community atmosphere central to the vibe. As they uncork Eleventh Hour's Double Nocturnal Rainbow, a dark coffee milk stout, the Pittsburgh Beer Ladies turn the tables on the Drinking Partners and ask them their own set of questions as they look to welcome more members, especially women of color. Ed and Day both offer thorough analyses of how to bring new faces into new places, beyond Fresh Fest. Find this important conversation midway through. And of course the favorite potato question wraps up the closing minutes. Find more info about the Pittsburgh Beer Ladies on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/pghbeerladies.

Ed rates himself an 8.5 on the "segue scale" as he introduces Hannah Ferguson as a queen and one of America's few Black female brewers. After an initial start in brewing wine, Ms. Ferguson shifted toward craft beer as the scene exploded and began working with Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren, Ohio. The opening segments allow her to explain the differences between brewing wine and beer, and how she had to abandon the patience required for winemaking, only to be replaced by the anxiety that comes with brewing beer. The first beer that the group samples is an ESB, or English Style Bitter before they move onto The Percolator, a coffee lager created in collaboration with Youngstown Coffee Company. Want to learn what an "equatorial twerk" is? Listen for Day and Ed's discussion midway through, although you might not fully understand even after their attempts to explain. Ed and Day can't hide their excitement for the smoked chipotle imperial stout that Ms. Ferguson introduces next, a collaboration with Cockeye BBQ, which, unsurprisingly leads to several rounds of jokes from Ed and Day. You'll laugh out loud for several minutes during that part of the conversation, which continues until the closing minutes in this fun and fast listen. Find Hannah at Modern Methods (www.modernmethodsbrew.com) and check out #blackgirlsbrew.

The Drinking Partners continue highlighting Pittsburgh's vibrant entertainment scene by welcoming rapper livefromthecity and DJ Aesthetics. Ed starts off the interview by explaining his first time hearing of livefromthecity – from the rapper's mom who might be his best promoter. Listen in as Ed continues to tease both guests, especially once he finds out how their relationship began. Next up, it's DJ Aesthetics' turn to talk about how she got her start and her own style, which leads to an interesting observation from livefromthecity, "Women are 100% the tastemakers of entertainment." Why is Day examining duels and contemplating slapping someone with a glove to initiate one? You'll find out around midway through the podcast. In the closing minutes, the discussion shifts to a more serious tone, from accountability for entertainers who commit crimes to the overall livability for Black women, which leads to livefromthecity speaking on what role consciousness plays in his music. To hear him and find out where he will perform next, visit: https://www.livefromthe.city

In the latest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day welcome DJ Femi, an up-and-coming Pittsburgh deejay, who stops by to discuss her quick rise and how being a woman influences her career. There's rarely a pause in the interview as the group enthusiastically chats about a collection of thoughts, from how to play a room to how Pittsburgh affects DJ Femi's vibe. Of particular note might be when DJ Femi speaks on her future, which will involve a number of touring opportunities and an album release. Before the interview wraps up, the group talks on how important it is to support local artists and musicians. A highly energetic and fast-paced listen. Find DJ Femi all over social media as @djfemi412.