Musician and songwriter Paul Melancon is here to discuss 70s AM radio and other wonders of the decade. Along the way, we discuss the fascination of a creator taking a big swing, the beloved idiocy of 8-track tapes, and we absolutely positively do not promote a rock opera of Capek’s War with the Newts.
Signature Cocktail: Super Rocket X-1 Guaranteed to fuel your next big dumb wonderful idea.1 1/2oz botanical gin1/2oz limoncello1/2oz lemon juice1/3oz maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo2oz sparkling water or club sodaSprig of thyme for garnish Combine gin, limoncello, Luxardo, and lemon juice with ice in tall glass, and top up with soda, and garnish with thyme.
Follow Paul on Twitter at @paulmelancon, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com. If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 087 - 70s AM Radio and Big Dumb Ideas, feat. Paul Melancon

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Writer and comics artist Jodie Troutman is here to talk about the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. Along the way, we take a massive tangent about Grand Admiral Thrown, we discuss Oz’s glorious trans princess, and the creating your own version of the MCU through sheer bloodymindedness.
Signature Cocktail: the Polychrome Why stay home when you can kick down the door to a brand new universe? 
1 1/2oz gin1/3oz lemon juice4oz sparkling cider1 dash orange bittersPinch of cinnamon
 Combine ingredients except cider in a shaker full of ice, shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass, then top up with cider.
Follow Jodie on Twitter at @LongTallJodie, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.
If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou 
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Episode 115 - The Wizard of Oz and #OzmaFail feat. Jodie Troutman

Senior Reporter for Decider.com and host of Must Have Seen TV podcast Brett White returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss having eyes too blue for Doris Day, having your military specialty be Irving Berlin, and gently uncovering the hidden stories of your gay elders.
Signature Cocktail: The Hayden Rorke Guaranteed to put the genie back into your bottle.1 1/4oz orange curaçao1 1/4oz orange juice1/4oz gin1/4oz brandy Orange bitters
 Rinse glass with bitters. Shake ingredients with ice to combine. Strain into a prepared glass. . Follow Brett on Twitter at @BrettWhite, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.

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Episode 114 - The Return of Brett White

Co-host of the Unfriendly Black Hotties Kamille Washington is here to talk about Mortal Kombat. Along the way, we discuss finding your queer woman root in Outworld, getting your teachers to care about Mortal Monday, and the perfect fusion of art and commerce.
Signature Cocktail: the Mileena Who cares if you started as a palette swap? Do your own thing, and do it with a smile. 
3/4oz bourbon3/4oz green chartreuse3/4oz Campari3/4oz lemon juice
 Combine ingredients in a shaker full of ice, shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass.
Follow Kamille on Twitter at @thatblasiangirl, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.
If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou 
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Episode 113 - Mortal Kombat and the Revenge of Kamille Washington

Archaeologist and comedian KC Martin-Stone is here to talk about well, archaeology, and Australian wildlife. Along the way, we discuss the times when nature is too beautiful to be tasteful, how to scream with your mouth closed, and how the flies may be bad, but the butterflies are good.
Signature Cocktail: the Wandering Crackle If you’re going to go, make sure to leave a well-pickled corpse, for future generations. 
3/4oz spiced rum3/4oz chocolate liqueur3/4oz coconut rum1/3oz cream1/3oz coconut cream1/4oz chocolate syrupCocoa powder for garnish
 Combine ingredients in a shaker full of ice, shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cocoa powder.
Follow KC on Twitter at @KCMartinStone, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.
If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 112 - Nature and the Dance of Uncomfortable Distance feat. KC Martin-Stone

Writer, musician and Associate Editorial Director for Planned Parenthood Seb Deken is here to discuss opera and classical music. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of graduation neckgear, what pizza chain to eat at before the symphony, and music that runs the gamut from Stupid to Inexplicable.
Signature Cocktail: the Madame Mao Let me be a grain of sand in heaven’s eye, and I shall taste eternal joy. For the Simple Syrup1/2cup water1/2cup sugar1/2inch fresh ginger, sliced3 springs rosemaryFor the drink:3oz grapefruit juice1oz rosemary ginger syrup3oz sparkling waterrosemary for garnish
 Build cocktail ingredients over ice, and stir. Garnish with sprig of rosemary.
Follow Seb on Twitter at @sebsational, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.
If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 087 - 70s AM Radio and Big Dumb Ideas, feat. Paul Melancon

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