Local comedian and Startender  Kelsey Myers (CSZN, The Goose) drops by to share her love of Aldi's Belle Vie Grapefruit Sparkling Water. She chats about being born under a bowling sign, mystery jobs, and peak Dane Cook. 

#NotRob hates Girls and Josh creates a handshake. Hopefully, you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Kelsey Cooler aka Myers Mix-Up

• 1 oz Ginger
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 4 oz of Trader Joe's Grapefruit Soda
• .5 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup
• 5 oz Belle Vie Grapefruit Sparkling Water

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A talented teacher and performer, Jessica Antes(Second City, She Camp) stops by to share her love of a Mezcal Margarita! She recalls sharing her sister's Hooch, watching classic movies, and a blue-eyed hunk.  

#NotRob gets a sugar mama and Josh gets touched by evil. Hopefully, you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Water GodJess aka Smoldering Antes 

• 2 oz Mezcal
• 2 oz Watermelon  Juice
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• .5 oz of elderflower liqueur
• Optional agave syrup

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Local comedy luminary, Jason Geis (Comedy Sportz Chicago), stops by to share some laughs and his love of Not Your Father's Root Beer. He talks all about his former liquid addiction, saxophones, and his bucket list island. 

#NotRob turns on a friend and Josh starts tunneling. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Sassafrasy Jason aka Papa Geis

• 1 oz Creme de Cacao
• 1 oz of Vanilla Vodka
• .5 oz Creme de Menthe
• 5 Muddled Mint Leaves
• 6 oz of Not Your Fathers Rootbeer

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Chicago's own Bryan Duff (15 Minutes with Lincoln, McSweeney's) joins us in cyberspace to chat about his love of Chocolate Milk! He lets us know how drinking his chocolate milk helps farmers, why it's doctor recommended, and some earned nudity. 

#NotRob talks cow and Josh gets swole. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Bryan’s Malted Nanner aka Coco Duff 

• .5 oz Chocolate Malted Milk Mix
• .5 oz Hershey Chocolate Syrup 
• 8 oz of Milk
• 1/2 Banana
• 1 Strip of Thick Cut Bacon
• Blend all together and serve over ice

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Minnesota's own Alli Stark (Hitch*Cocktails, Trigger Happy),  stops by to celebrate The Summer of Citrus with Squirt Citrus Soda! She chats about secret societies, fancy pools, and the dangers of Whipped vodka. 

#NotRob raises an army and Josh plays basketball. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Alli-peritif aka The Stark Splash

• 3 oz Aperol Liqueur
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 5 oz Squirt Citrus Soda

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Comedy guru Jonny Nelson (Out of Your Head podcast) swings by to talk all about his love of German smoked  Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen. We get into the magic of travel, random Band-Aids, and butterfly kisses. 

#NotRob calls a Taxi and Josh pulls a Rob. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Smoke 'em Up Jonny aka Give 'em Heller Nelson

• 2 oz of Strawberry Puree
• .5 oz Agave Syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• .5 oz Balsamic Reduction
• 6 oz Rauchbier Weizen

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LA funnyman & fellow podcaster, Steven Tobiasz (Relax-cipes Podcast: family recipes, read as meditations) stops by to chat about two drinks!!! We talk all about Buffalo Trace, wearing magic capes, and smoking hot Dads. 

#NotRob sleeps in a racecar and Josh chills in a natural pool. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund! 

Smashed Steve aka  Buff Tobiasz

• .5 oz Agave Syrup
• 1 oz Lime
• 4 Muddled Cucumber pieces 
• 6 Muddled Mint Leafs 
• 4 oz of Buffalo Trace
• Top off with splash with Soda Water or Canteen Vodka Soda Cucumber Mint 
• Garnish with Lime Wedge

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Fellow podcaster and media mogul Van Agnew (The Trident Network, DCOMmentaries) joins us to talk about her Freestyle Coke Machine flavor of choice Cherry Vanilla Diet Coke! She talks about her DC loyalty, the magic of the movies, and 90's John Travolta. 

#NotRob takes a case and Josh sings Babyface. Hopefully you can donate to Josh's ChiParks Marathon Fund!

Val-nilla’s Velvet Burbon aka Ivory Agnew

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 oz Half and Half
• 5 oz Diet Cherry Vanilla Coke
• .5 oz Grenadine
• Top with Whipped Cream and Lime Zest

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Fellow podcaster, former Chicagoan, and all-around funny guy Ross Kimball, (Good At Parties, Most Wonderfull Pod Of The Year) joins us to talk about a classic black Dunkin' coffee. We chat about his love of Diner culture, sleep math, and missing dirty snow.    

#NotRob raises the dead and Josh tries everything. Hopefully brought to you by the Breville family of brewing products. 

Suffering Sleep Ross  aka Having a Kimball 

• 1.5 oz Black Rum 
• 1 oz Cream de Cacao
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz Cream 
• 5 oz of Black Dunkin' Coffee 
• Garnish  with whipped cream 
• Serve chilled over ice 

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Big Startender Brian Hoolahan joins us IN STUDIO to test nine different Spiked Summer Radlers. We put Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit to the test as we search for our The Royal Radler! 

Josh gets a little loopy, Rob gets a little smashy, and Hooli recalls taking medicine as a child.

#PopPop #NotRob #SummerOfCitrus

Here are the contestants: 

• Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
• Jeppson's Malört
• Goldschläger
• Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Vodka
• Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
• Kirkland Vodka
• Blue Chair Bay Banana Cream Rum
• Green Chartreuse
• Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

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