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Emotions are running high in the world at the moment, so we're leaning into it and discussing passionate, raw performances in music and film. From the violently cathartic to the tender and vulnerable, we're exploring artists who went out on a limb to show us something challenging, uncomfortable, heartbreaking, or straight-up strange.

Also, Trish's favorite thing this week is the set of Sabian Symbols, one for each degree of the Zodiac wheel.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE MONSTER

You'll need elderberry elixir, which you can buy or make yourself.

For the elderberry elixir:

In a pot, bring to a boil 2 cups of water, 2 cups of elderberries (fresh or frozen), 1 cup of agave syrup, 1 cup of of champagne vinegar, and 2 oz elderberry extract. Let cool and store in a jar in a cool place. The flavor will mellow over a few days.

For the drink:

2 oz dry gin (for mocktail, use tonic water)

1 oz elderberry elixir 

Shake all ingredients over ice, then strain into a lowball glass with fresh rocks and garnish with fresh ginger or lemon.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Ep 43 Raw Performances

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber

St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and this week it's all about our favorite Irish films and musicians, including this video of CMAT performing Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights in London last year.

Plus, Liz's favorite thing this week is Soft Eye. 

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE JOHNNY MCGORY:

1½ oz vodka (for mocktail, use 2 oz lemon soda)

1 oz yellow Chartreuse (for mocktail, use lime juice)

¼ Blue Curaçao (for mocktail, use green Gatorade, green fruit punch, kiwi juice or other sweet green beverage)

Shake all ingredients over ice then strain into a hard-partying glass and garnish with a fresh lime wheel or a jaunty sprig of something green.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

St Paddy's Day

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T Magruber

We all know the feeling... when you realize one of your favorite cherished songs or movies doesn't hold up these days. Or maybe a certain track or film has ALWAYS been objectionable to you, but it took a while for the rest of the world to catch up. This week, we're dishing on popular music and movies throughout the ages that make us cringe by today's standards.

Plus, Trish's favorite thing this week is solid bar shampoo and conditioner. There are loads of brands and varieties out there to try, but she particularly likes Vida Bar and Kitsch.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE CANCELLATION:

1 oz rye (for mocktail, use 2 oz ginger beer)

1 oz Cointreau (for mocktail, use 3 drops of pure orange extract)

1 oz sweet vermouth (for mocktail, use fresh lime juice)

2 dashes of angostura bitters

Shake all ingredients over ice then strain into a throwback glass with fresh rocks. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a slice or orange.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber

PLEASE NOTE! Trish makes a few pretty gnarly errors in this week's episode. Sorry about the inaccuracies, and thanks for understanding!

With the Academy Awards coming up this Sunday, we're dishing on the Oscars-- past, present and imaginary. We dream of categories we wish existed, stars we fantasize about hanging out with, and awards we'd personally like to present. We also discuss the greatest scandals in Oscar history and the movies didn't deserve to win best picture.

Also, this week, Liz's favorite thing is Divvy Up Socks.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE AFTER-PARTY:

For the chai syrup, you can buy it or make your own:

Boil 1 quart of water with 2 cups of agave syrup, 2 tbsp allspice, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp white pepper, ½ cardamom, ½ whole cloves, 1½ tbsp vanilla, 10 whole star anise, 10 cinnamon sticks, a medium-sized chopped  fresh ginger root. Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain into a jar and set aside to cool before storing in fridge.

For the cocktail:

1½ oz mezcal (for mocktail, use 2 oz ginger ale or non-alc tequila alternative plus three drops of liquid smoke)

½ oz tequila blanca (skip for mocktail)

1 oz fresh lime juice

3⁄4 oz chai syrup

Shake all ingredients over ice then strain into a glamorous glass and garnish with lime or a dried chili pepper.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Music From Episode 40 - The Oscars

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber

This week, Trish answers all of your (and Liz's!) questions about her job in movies. We explore the way a script is chosen and developed... the coolest jobs on a film set... the various stages of a project... and the craziest and most exciting things that have happened in her career. One of the best things about her job? Getting to work with people like this guy: Soldier For Hollywood, One Of Hollywood's Best Kept Secrets.

Plus, her favorite thing this week is David Byrne's online magazine, Reasons To Be Cheerful.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE SOLDIER:

2 oz vodka (for mocktail use club soda, lemon-lime soda or lemonade)

½ oz dry vermouth (for mocktail, use apple cider vinegar or tonic water)

1 oz ginger syrup

¼ teaspoon cardamom extract

Shake all ingredients over ice then strain into a badass glass and garnish with a twist or some candied ginger.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber

This week is Valentine's Day, and we're celebrating by bringing you our very favorite love songs as well as sex scenes from films. From tender romance to blistering lustiness, this episode has it all covered. For added excitement, check out the smoldering video for one of Trish's picks here.

Plus, Liz's favorite thing this week is The Killers' HOT FUSS show at Caesar's Palace.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- TWO OCCASIONS:

2 oz Song Cai spiced roselle gin (for mocktail, use hibiscus tea, cooled to room temp)

½ oz St-Germaine or other elderflower liqueur (for mocktail, use simple syrup)

4 drops of lavender extract (or to taste)

1 oz fresh lime juice

Shake all ingredients over ice then strain into a seductive glass and garnish with dried rose petals.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

TRISH'S FAVORITE LOVE SONGS

LIZ'S FAVORITE LOVE SONGS

MUSIC FROM EPISODE 38 

RECORD OF THE WEEK

THEME SONG - ENDS OF THE EARTH - SIMON STEADMAN AND T.T. MAGRUBER

Please meet our better halves! This week, Kathleen Gallacher and Roe Sie have entered the chat. We discuss their hobbies, careers, favorite songs, special movies, and quirkiest habits... all topped off with a nail-biting round of The Newlywed Game. 

Roe's favorite thing this week is his sourdough starter and Kathleen's is her Line A Day journal.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- ALWAYS FOREVER:

First, make your own blackberry shrub:

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of blackberries (fresh or frozen), 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of water and 1 cup of champagne vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer until blackberries are nice and squishy so you can smash them up with a fork. Remove from heat, then refrigerate in a jar. The syrup can be strained and used right away, but the flavor will mellow out and get richer over the next 2-4 days.

For the drink itself:
2 oz Laird's Applejack brandy (for mocktail, use dry gingerbeer or sparkling water)
1 oz blackberry shrub
1 oz lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, then shake, strain into a glass over fresh rocks, and garnish with mint or other fresh herbs.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Ep 37 - Meet Kathleen and Roe

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber

Now it's Liz's turn to create her perfect dinner party. Setting the tone musically and scoring an event comes naturally to Liz, of course... plus she's a terrific chef. So we can assume the music is on point and the menu is divine. But you'll never guess who she's invited and what she has in store for the night.

Also, this week, Trish's favorite thing is Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast, THE HAPPINESS LAB.

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE GOPHER MAMBO:

First, make your own banana maple syrup:
Combine 4 cups of sliced banana (fresh or frozen), 2 cups of maple syrup, and 4 cups of water in a sauce pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the bananas become mush. Strain into a jar and set aside to cool.

For the drink itself:
2 oz rye (for mocktail, use ginger beer)
1 oz banana maple syrup
1 oz Tuaca (for mocktail, use vanilla or butterscotch syrup plus a few drops of orange extract)

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, then shake, strain into a cute glass, and garnish with a cherry.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

LIZ’S COCKTAIL PLAYLIST
LIZ’s ENTREE PLAYLIST
LIZ’S KARAOKE PLAYLIST
RECORD OF THE WEEK
THEME SONG - ENDS OF THE EARTH - SIMON STEADMAN AND T.T. MAGRUBER

Creating a dream dinner party isn't so different from filmmaking. There's lighting, production design, set dressing, storyline, pacing, interpersonal chemistry, music supervision and even costuming to consider. Plus food, of course!

This week, Trish walks us through her perfect fantasy dinner party, leaving no detail unexplored. Her playlists for every stage of the evening are linked below.

You can find the game Wavelength here.

Also, this week, Liz's favorite thing is English chocolate. She introduces Trish to her top four varieties and we rank them!

We love hearing from you! Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to [email protected].

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week's cocktail or mocktail-- THE STEAL AWAY:

2 oz dry gin (for mocktail, use limeade or lime soda)
1 oz fig liqueur (we used Zachlawi Fig Arak. For mocktail, use apple juice with a few drops of anise extract)
1 oz date syrup
½ oz fermented lemon juice (Chef Nina's simple recipe for fermented lemons is here)
½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 drops of cardamom extract

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, then shake, strain into a cute glass, and garnish with fresh fruit or dried flowers.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:
Trish's Cocktail Hour Playlist
Trish's Dinner Table Playlist
Trish's Parlor Games Playlist
Episode 35 - Trish's Dinner Party
Record Of The Week
Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth

This week, Liz and Trish decided to shelve the scheduled episode to talk instead about something pressing and personal—the devastating fires in Los Angeles. In light of the ongoing crisis, they reflect on the overwhelming emotions of helplessness, anger, and hope that so many are grappling with.

To help process, Liz has curated a playlist of songs for the planet. This playlist ranges from uplifting and inspirational tracks to more raw and angry anthems, capturing the wide spectrum of emotions we experience in the face of disaster. Whether you need a moment of catharsis or a spark of hope, this collection offers something for everyone.

This week Trish's favorite thing is the power of bravery—the bravery of first responders, of course, but also the everyday heroes: people showing up for their neighbors, the animals surviving the chaos, and everyone coming together to face the unthinkable. Bravery is showing up, even when the odds feel insurmountable, and Trish celebrates the courage on display in these unimaginable times.

No cocktail this week—just a gentle nudge to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated, especially in times of stress. Take care of yourselves!

We’d love to hear from you! Have thoughts, feelings, or reflections on the fires, bravery, or the playlist? Or just want to connect? Send us an email or voice memo at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram. We’re here for you.

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

Liz's Songs for the Planet

Record of the Week

Theme Song - Ends of the Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber