Chris and Crystal ironically recap a post-Christmas pub crawl in downtown Salisbury, Maryland, before discussing Dry January and other matters concerning the new year.

Topics discussed:

• Is the Georgetown circle a roundabout? Crystal says yes; Chris is horrified.
• An off-menu traditional breakfast at the Irish Penny.
• How you can drink multiple pints of Guinness in an afternoon without getting drunk.
• Dinner at Mogan's Oyster House.
• Dry January vs. Sober October.
• Booze alternatives including coffee, tea, kombucha, and mocktails.
• Chris's desire for more bars and restaurants to embrace Dry January by consciously stocking up on non-alcoholic beers and offering more mocktails.
• New Year's goals or resolutions.
• The great debate: Black-eyed peas or sauerkraut on New Year's Day?

Thank you to everyone who checked out the Slower Lower podcast in 2025. Here's to 2026!