No puppies were diagnosed with rabies in the making of this episode. Our veterinarians break down the Cardinals series including the extension of the inexplicable reign of quality baseball before the sudden return of Verlandering and getting shut down by old pitchers. Then they celebrate the overwhelming personality of Drew Gilbert and how it has made the team more entertaining.

Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Margaret is Not a Pornstar while Matthew is drinking Mr. Beard's Citrus Cooler. Recipes below.

Margaret is Not a Pornstar

• 1 1/2 oz Tequila
• 1/2 oz Licor 43
• 1/4 oz Passion fruit liqueur
• 1/2 oz Lime juice
• 2 jalapeno coins
• Muddle the jalapeno coins in a shaker mixing tin or glass. Add the remaining ingredients and ice and shake until well chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.

Mr. Beard's Citrus Cooler

• 1 1/2 oz Gin (or Vodka)
• 3/4 Limoncello
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup (or Oleo Saccharum)
• 4 oz Sparkling Water
• Build in the glass in the order of appearance into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lemon slices and freshly-slapped mint leaves.

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