The Math of You

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with cohost of Well-Worn Grooves and All Your Kayfabe Friends Chris Rohling. Along the way, we discuss the rage of small dogs, an absolute war between Meiko Satomura and Kairi Hojo, and the perfect One Direction songs to match NJPW’s Golden Lovers.

Follow Chris on Twitter at @CMRohling, 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 [email protected]. 

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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Cohost of Well-Worn Grooves and All Your Kayfabe Friends Chris Rohling returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the joys and downfalls of crossovers, Stephen King and Grant Morrison’s duelling fiction suits, questions of form, hills to die on, and spicy exotic cola takes.

Signature Cocktail: The Anywhere Key

This drink can make sense of any map, and take you where you need to go.

• 1 1/2oz irish whiskey
• 1/2oz maraschino liqueur
• 1/2oz grand marnier
• 1 1/4oz extra dry vermouth
• citrus twist, for garnish

Combine liquors in a shaker with ice and shake to combine. Garnish with a twist.

Follow Chris on Twitter at @CMRohling, 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 [email protected].

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer and animation expert Artlee Vasquez. Along the way, we discuss how hot cross buns are more than a song you play on the recorder, how there will never be a Real Housewives of Canarsie, and we pass on a very special message to Janiece..

Follow Artlee on Twitter at @theonlyartlee, 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 [email protected]. 

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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Composed and sound designer Lucy Harrison returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss Lucy Harrison’s Five-Way Revenge, we argue both for and against fancy chocolate shops, and we have three minutes of discussion of current Australian federal politics, but apologise by talking about cakes, biscuits, ice cream and board games for the rest of the episode.

Signature Cocktail: The Cherry Velvet #2

A convivial drink for when you’re having a great time… all on your own.

• 1 1/2oz cognac
• 1/3oz amaro montenegro
• 1/2oz sweet vermouth
• 1/2oz Pedro Ximenez sherry
• cherry, for garnish

Combine liquors in an old fashioned glass over ice and stir to combine. Garnish with cherry.

Follow Lucy on Twitter at @LAHarrisonMusic, 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 [email protected].

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with game designer and podcaster Rich Howard. Along the way, we discuss starting stopping pretending you belong, making podcasts as therapy, and when to stop looking at your feet (no, really).

Follow Rich on Twitter at @UmbralWalker, 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 [email protected]. 

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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Game designer and cohost of Whelmed: The Young Justice Files Podcast Rich Howard is here to discuss the Justice League cartoon and its sequel series, Justice League Unlimited. Along the way, we discuss meeting your marine biology heroes, the missing episode of SuperFriends, and for once, someone who isn’t me cries about the Flash.

Signature Cocktail: The Red Tornado

I've heard that social interaction is an important team-building exercise. Perhaps you can keep busy by having a drink.

• 3/4oz cognac
• 3/4oz Grand Marnier
• 3/4oz Apricot brandy
• 3/4oz orange juice
• 1 egg white
• 2 shakes Peychaud’s bitters

Combine all ingredients in a shake without ice and shake for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake for a further 30 seconds. Strain into rocks glass over a large fresh ice cube.

Follow Rich on Twitter at @UmbralWalker, 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 [email protected].

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with artist Megan Bob. Along the way, we discuss the origin of a sobriquet, the flowers of the Rowdy Mermaid, and the ideal iPhone kill distance.

Follow MeganBob on Twitter at @MeganBobNess, 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 [email protected].  

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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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 gin
• 1/2oz limoncello
• 1/2oz lemon juice
• 1/3oz maraschino liqueur, such as Luxardo
• 2oz sparkling water or club soda
• Sprig 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 [email protected].

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with artist JoJo Seames. Along the way, we discuss apple pie etiquette, the REAL nectar of the gods, and the living noises of a house, including shrieking babies.

Follow JoJo on Twitter at @JoJoSeames, 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 [email protected].  

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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Undertaker and funeral director Stephen Gaulin is here to discuss vintage video games. Along the way, we discuss the secret kayfabe of shoot undertaking, the existential horror of Boo the Ghost, and pushing through terror to fall in love with Bruce Campbell’s big dumb face.

Signature Cocktail: After(fight)care

Drinking is like fighting or sex: it’s only fun if everyone’s enjoying it, and you learn something about yourself afterwards.

1 1/2oz Irish Whisky

1 1/2oz dry vermouth

1/3oz curacao (Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier)

lemon peel, for garnish

If using Triple Sec: combine all ingredients in an old-fashioned glass with ice and stir to combine.

If using Grand Marnier: combine in a shaker with ice, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass.

Follow Stephen on Twitter at @EhSteveG, 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 [email protected].

If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

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