Sports and Spirits

Exciting time of year in the sports world and this week we bring you a new product in the world of sports hydration. We speak with Anshuman Vohra, Founder of Halo Sport.

HALO is a premium, certified organic hydration beverage carving a completely new category within the market, no longer requiring consumers to make the adherent choice between taste, nutritional benefit, and calories.

After that we discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs.

Happy Memorial Day! Big sports weekend, especially for race fans. We'll touch on that to start. Plus some thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoffs. Then after some holiday cocktail ideas Matt gives his thoughts on the Game of Thrones finale. Spoiler: he wasn't a fan.

Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry recipes:

RWB Firecracker Martini (Serves 1)

1.5 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 4.5 oz lemonade 1 oz. Blue Curacao

RWB Frose (Serves 3)

Red Slush Layer

2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 1 cup of cherries, quartered 1 cup Rose wine

White Slush Layer

2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 2 cups of ice 1 cup lemonade

Blue Slush Layer

2 cups of ice 2 oz. Blue Curacao 1 cup raspberry lime seltzer water

It's a huge week in the entertainment world with the series finale of Game of Thrones. To celebrate we are talking about the Diageo/HBO collaboration of single malt scotch whiskies and Johnnie Walker White Walker.

A fantastic interview with Rasmus Just, the Diageo Reserve Scotch Ambassador (Instagram: @justscotch). We will break down and sample a couple of the single malts paired with Game of Thrones houses. Plus the Johnnie Walker White Walker blend.

Then Matt's analysis on how the show will end and what to expect.

We're back! After a layoff due to the birth of Hank's twins we are back with the latest episode. Short and easy listening this week as we give you our thoughts on Tiger's win, the NBA and NHL playoffs, NFL draft, and our review of Crown Royal Peach.

Our favorite time of year! We talk all things NCAA men's tournament in this week's episode. First we bring in our buddy Raphael Esparza (Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSIdocsports ) to break down the bracket from a Vegas insider standpoint. We also talk about some interesting prop bets and the sports betting world as a whole.

Then Matt, Nathan, and Hank will give you their picks from the Sweet 16 to the final game.

Thanks for listening!

Huge weekend on the way and one of our favorite times of year. Matt and Hank are back with the latest episode to get you set for St. Patrick's Day!

We start with an interview with Aaron Ridgeway, beer specialist from St. James's Gate in Ireland. A really fun time talking Guinness, the holiday, Ireland, and everything you need to know.

After that it's March Madness time! We'll give our thoughts on the latest bracket projections. And, a huge free agency period in the NFL. What we think about the biggest moves.

We wrap it up with some beer picks for you to enjoy!

Matt and Hank are back as we head into the all-star break in the NBA. Tune in to get Matt's take on what you need to know visiting Charlotte this weekend and their thoughts on the NBA season so far.

Then a little NFL talk with some key post season moves.

Hank goes over a couple drink recipes for you plus talks about Oleo Saccharum. Oleo saccharum is simply sugar mingled with the oil that citrus peel releases. It's a great additive for your cocktail.

After that we wrap it up with some college basketball thoughts.

Recipes:

Cupid's Crush

2 (12 oz.) bottles Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer Rosé

16 oz. Grapefruit Juice

Raspberries

Orange Blossom

1 ounce orange juice

1 ounce gin

1 our sweet vermouth

Served up with fine sugar on the rim

The Smirnoff Valentine's Cosmo

(Makes 1 Cocktail)

Ingredients:

· 1 oz Smirnoff No. 21

· .5 oz Orange Liqueur

· .5 oz Lime Juice

· 1 oz Cranberry Juice

· Garnish with Raspberries

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker, combine Smirnoff No. 21, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice with ice. Shake. Pour into glass and garnish with raspberries.

Our Super Bowl preview show is here! Hank and Matt are joined by our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza to start the show as we discuss the big game and the bets around it.

Great insights into the line movements so far as well as some really unique prop bets around the game.

After that Nathan Moore drops in as the three discuss the game and give their analysis. We also get a look at Nathan's updated craft brewery list. He just hit number 40, so what is the top 10?

As always thanks for listening!

Championship Sunday in the NFL is here! Matt and Hank are back to talk about that and whiskey! We start with a review of George Dickel Barrel Select (9.25/10) and their Tabasco finished whiskey (7/10). Get our thoughts on what we like and what we don't.

After that it's all about NFL Championship Sunday. We think these are two premier match-ups in each conference. We give you our picks and keys to each game.

Plus the usual banter and fun. As always thanks for listening!

Happy New Year! Matt and Hank are back heading into a big weekend of football. A little spirits talk to start off. If you want a great party recipe Hank has what you need with his Brandy Milk Punch.

After that it's all football. We'll give you our thoughts on each of the 4 NFL Wild Card games this weekend. Unlike last year there is a lot of disagreement on our picks.

Then we break down the college football final on Monday between Alabama and Clemson. How do we see that one shaping up?

As always thanks for listening.