Libations for Everyone

Chef Erik Anderson has helmed and worked at some of the most notable restaurants in the Twin Cities, the US, and the world, including the likes of Noma, The French Laundry, Grand Cafe, Catbird Seat and Coi, earning multiple Michelin stars and boundless praise along the way. While he was in town over the weekend for an incredible popup prix fixe, the fellas at LFE floated out an invite for him to join them for a Sunday afternoon special, and he obliged. They sipped on a variety of spirits and waxed on such topics as their favorite new food toys for the summer, iterating on new subversive dishes, what makes a city feel like "home", and what impossible technologies they hope to see or never see in their lifetimes.

There's a little bit of everything in discussion, and a little bit of everything in our glasses! Let's get to it. #libationsforeveryone

Spirit of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Meletti

• Nux Alpina Walnut Nocino

• Pernod

• Fernet Branca

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If you know anything about Libations for Everyone, you know the boys fly the flag of Jeppson's Malört high in the sky. So it was an absolute treat for Ben & Charles to welcome Tremaine Atkinson-- owner, CEO and lead drinker of CH Distilling in Chicago-- to the show, to put the third of those titles to the test. They discuss the market launch of Malört in the Twin Cities, what people love or hate about it (get on board-- it rules!), favorite British insults, and the foods that best exemplify the incredible city of Chicago to each of them.

Pour yourself a shot (ironically, if you must!) or a rocks glass of Malört, and let's dig in. #libationsforeveryone

(special thanks to future guest Katy Dimick for sharing an assortment of libations from New France Wine Co, and putting up with this stupidity for the duration)

Spirit of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Jeppson's Malört (duhhhh)

• Yola Mezcal

• El Maestro Sierra Amontillado 1830

• TRÄ•KÁL

• Ron Cihuatan Sahumerio Rum

• Jeppson's Bourbon Single Barrel

Chef Yia Vang is the newest wildly talented and frequently referenced individual to be immortalized on our airwaves, but this is only one of approximately 1000 things this man has been up to in recent weeks. He was at the Beard's after being nominated for best chef midwest, competed in a brand new Iron Chef episode for Netflix, launched a dope new podcast called Hmonglish, and announced his new residency for Vinai at Steady Pour in Minneapolis. That's some serious hustle.

And so it was Charles & Ben's distinct pleasure to invite Yia to PNA Hall for some whiskey and relaxed conversation. Previewing the exact contacts of what was discussed won't do it justice. Six shots, since topics of conversation-- as ever. And the results are thought provoking, moving, funny and engrossing.

So grab yourself a little something to sip and play along. Let's get after it! #libationsforeveryone

Spirit of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Buffalo Trace Bourbon

• 1792 Single Barrel Store Pick

Danger follows LFE wherever they go. Or something like that. The preamble of this ep got zapped by a power outage, but comedian MJ Matheson and the fellas soldiered on (truthfully, not even knowing they lost the first leg), and the result might very well still be the funniest episode put to tape to date.

Are you gonna be a bit confused by a self referential joke or two (like the title, which was never properly referenced again)? Prolly. But treat this like the barroom conversation LFE purports itself to be, and immerse yourself in the roleplaying of walking in on a wild conversation in progress. We promise you'll still have a riot.

Where the hell have you been! We've been waiting here for ya. Pull up a stool and ponder these questions five with MJ and the gang. #libationsforeveryone

Spirit of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Vago Elote Hijos de Aquilino Mezcal

• Yuu Baal Pechuga Mezcal

• Hornitos Blanco

THE ICEMAN RETURNETH, as the face of Minnesota Pure Clear Ice, Erik Eastman, seeks to improve upon the performance of his 2021 Most Listened to Episode of LFE with a conversation that-- dare we say-- outdoes his original appearance.

Greeted by Ben & Charles at the classy confines of Minneapolis' beautiful Club Carraway, Erik came equipped with an assortment of barrolo chinato, and the three gents dangerously paired them with a pair of high proof bourbons, while discussing what they would do if they had one last trip to NYC, what age in one's life is the absolute best year, first memories of dishes or drinks that they could fully call "theirs", books & media that they wish more people experienced or enjoyed, and where they'd teleport for a nightcap after the episode concludes.

Packing it in heavy! Pop those corks and slap that play button. #libationsforeveryone

Spirit of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Heaven's Door Bourbon

• Rowan's Creek Straight Bourbon

• An assorted selection of Barrolo Chinato

Ma, we did it!! Libations for Everyone has crossed the 50 episode marker. Charles Lovejoy (CHARLES X2) of Lovejoy's Brand bloody mary mix, hot sauce and more, made the perfect foil for this momentous occasion, and first outdoor recording of '22. Cigars, bloodies (including a wild interpretation of "pho" with Lovejoy's Thai Basil + Du Nord whiskey) and Cold Snacks blended with banter on such topics as foods people adore that almost always suck, what you'd want your kitchen to smell like forever, hated movie tropes, and the perfect brunch.

Grab a bottle of Lovejoy's and make yourself a bloody for this ep, lest you be jealous while listening! #libationsforeveryone

Libations of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Lovejoy Bloody Mary's

• Montucky Cold Snacks

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iHeartMedia's Barb Neren, AKA KFAN's Lil B and on-air voice at Cities 97, was feeling like sippin red wine with the boys of LFE-- and they weren't about to say no to that! They cumulatively sell the Twin Cities as a travel destination for listeners outside of the area, recount favorite and least favorite smells (while trying not to be too gross about it), and discuss things that FEEL illegal, but somehow aren't-- among six total topics of barroom banter.

Pop a cork and play along with us! Let's get it. #libationsforeveryone

Libations of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Fine red wine

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Say WADDUP to the first brewery guests on Libations for Everyone in five long months, as John Donnelly and Daniel Wellendorf-- of the delightful Modist Brewing Company-- invite Charles & Quam to the brewery for a whiskey 'n beer retreat. On deck for this ep:

Wonder what beer styles industry people love, but understand that absolutely nobody wants? What's the very best noodle type? What were your favorite snacks at childhood sleepovers? What time of day are you most motivated? And then some.

Sip your coffee, pop open a Dreamyard, mix a cocktail, or be a lame and STAY PARCHED. We're ready for you, regardless! #libationsforeveryone

Libations of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Jim Beam

• Heaven Hill Fighting Cock 🐓

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Maestro of all things libations, co-proprietor of 3LECHE, and supes rare former guest of Charles' original LFE writing series, Marco Zappia, graces the program with his presence. He graciously invited Charles and Quam to join him at the awe inspiring Food Building in NE Minneapolis, where 3LECHE creates their magic, and laid out a mind boggling array of beverages for them to enjoy together while discussing koji fermentation, MSG and other current favorite ingredients, how far they've come over the last five years, the topic of men embracing and showing one another love, favorite libations right now, and so much more. There's a reason Charles titled his feature "Down the Rabbit Hole" when he interviewed Marco seven years ago! TONKA BEANS!

Pour yourself whatever tickles your fancy, and prepare for a wild ride. #libationsforeveryone

Libations of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Banhez Mezcal

• What must've been like 90 bottles of funky creations from Marco & 3LECHE

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Long time Minnesota Timberwolves DJ and proprietor of GenerationNOW Entertainment, DJ Mad Mardigan, joins the program on this week's Libations for Everyone. The boys discuss how their libation preferences have changed over the years, what foods are better generic than they are modernized, trends and rappers they miss from the 90s, and even get pretty deep discussing love and loss.

The whole range of emotions is represented on this one! Pour yourself something special, and ride with us. #libationsforeveryone

Libations of Choice

The hosts and their guest drank:

• Ron Del Barrilito Three Star Rum

• Quam's House Blended Rum

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Libations for Everyone!