The Math of You

Writer and contributor to the Atomic Elbow Wrestling zine Michael Francis is hear to discuss Starblazers, and other dubbed anime in Australia. Along the way, we discuss the currently fantastic and entirely self-made Australian wrestling scene, why cities with many churches also have many pubs, and how physics is just something that happens to other people, if your name happens to be Lupin.

Signature Cocktail: The Woden Valley Warmer

Searching for a distant star, heading off to Iscandar, leaving all we love behind, who knows what drinks we will find?

1 1/2oz dark rum

1 1/2oz Pedro Ximenez sherry

1/4oz honey syrup

1 dash chocolate bitters

lemon peel, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in an old-fashioned glass with ice and stir to combine.

Follow Michael on Twitter at @Frankiemon, 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].

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TV Writer for Vulture and co-host of Appointment Television Kathryn VanArendonk returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how ER shaped the course of prestige television, the love language of writing about Quantum Leap, and how to infuse your children with television-based superpowers… the natural way.

Signature Cocktail: The Belissario

A drink to save a life, to change a heart, and to make the right choice.

2oz gin

1/2oz campari

1/2oz punt e mes*

1/2oz sweet vermouth

1 dash orange bitters

Combine liquors in a shaker of ice and shake vigourously, then strain into pre-chilled cocktail glass. Add bitters.

Follow Kathryn on Twitter at @kvanaren, 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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Writer and co-host of the Whelmed: the Young Justice Files Emily Buza is here to talk about fan fiction and, no surprise, Young Justice. Along the way, we discuss exactly how much of theatre is turning up and knowing your lines, the dearth of lead roles in musicals for Alto 2s, and how to create a fictional universe seemingly purpose-built for fanfiction.

Signature Cocktail: The Chalant

While it might not get you plastered, a few sips of this, and it’s "Hello, Megan!".

2oz freshly brewed black tea

3/4oz lemon juice

1/2oz grenadine

1/4oz simple syrup

1 egg white

Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice, shake vigourously, add ice and shake again. Strain through a sieve into a glass.

Follow Emily on Twitter at @EmilyOfArden, 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

For Emily’s special Alto leads playlist, go here: bit.ly/ALTOLEADS

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Podcaster and photographer Lucas Brown returns to the Math of You, interviewed by one Megan Bob. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the secret revolutionary heart of Transformers comics, the path from Grover the Waiter to Brave and the Bold Aquaman,and we go deep into mental health, self-care, parenting, and crying about the Flash.

Signature Cocktail: The Bearded One AKA Barbados

A libation to warm the soul, and stoke the fires of memory, and the true passions of the heart.

2oz Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum (or other nice toasty aged rum)

1oz port

2 dashes chocolate bitters

2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

orange peel, for garnish

Combine ingredients over a big ice cube in an old-fashioned glass. Spin the glass twice, then garnish with a piece of orange peel you’ve twisted near an open flame.

Follow Megan Bob 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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Writer and co-host of the exceptional podcast Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Jay Edidin is here to talk about middle-grade novels. Along the way, we discuss the High Culture capital of central west Florida, being raised by Cable with Carlos Castaneda bedtime stories, and of course, because it’s Jay, we talk about Speed Racer. (it comes up naturally, I swear).

Signature Cocktail: La Lancia Fiocina

Stop steering, start driving… and get that weak shit off my track.

3/4oz gin

3/4oz Strega

3/4oz Lillet Blanc

3/4oz lemon juice

1 dash peychaud’s bitters

1 dash hot sauce

pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Combine all ingredients (except cayenne pepper if you’re using it) in a shaker with ice, shake vigourously and strain into a cocktail glass. Dust the cayenne pepper on top if you need an extra jumpstart.

Follow Jay on Twitter at @Raebeta, 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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Emmy-award-winning character designed and podcaster Shannon Manor is here to talk about Godzilla. Along the way, we discuss throwing scorpions to prove a point, how a thicc Godzilla is a good Godzilla, and how big studios need to let weirdos be weirdos.

Signature Cocktail: The Hellraiser

This cocktail is interesting and important, like a TV show you make someone cry over.

2oz bourbon

1oz grapefruit juice

1/2oz lime juice

1/4oz simple syrup or agave syrup

2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

1 sage leaf

Combine all ingredients except sage in a shaker with ice, shake vigourously and strain into a cocktail glass. Hold the sage in your hand and clap twice to release the aroma, then float on top.

Follow Shannon on Twitter at @Shannonmanor, 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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Comic book writer and podcaster Katie Schenkel is here to talk about Kids WB cartoons and summer vacations. Along the way, we discuss grass stains, skinned knees, and loophole abuse in wish-granting coins; the incredibly dark body horror centre of the Animorphs Tootsie Pop, and how Animaniacs was the Great Illustrated Classics of Saturday morning cartoons.

Signature Cocktail: The Banshee

They say that nice drinks are quiet and behave. They used to say that to me too, and they weren’t right then, either.

1oz cognac

1oz amaretto

3/4oz lemon juice

1/2oz maraschino liqueur

1/2oz simple syrup*

Cherry garnish

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigourously and strain into a cocktail glass. You can also pour into a rocks glass and top up with ginger beer for a Big Banshee.

*I subbed simple syrup with honey syrup while testing and it was a great addition

Follow Katie on Twitter at @JustPlainTweets, 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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Writer of note and karaoke afficianado Karen Corday is here to talk about keeping a diary and Sassy Magazine. Along the way, we discuss the other state motto of New Hampshire, not understanding Tumblr, and how chaps with an ass are just… pants.

Signature Cocktail: The Sassy Michelada

Dear Diary, today I got loaded and made excellent decisions.

1oz Reposado Tequila

1 bottle pilsner beer

1/2oz lime juice

kosher salt, to rim the glass

4 dashes hot sauce

Run a lime wedge glass around the edge of the glass and dunk in salt. Fill glass with ice, add tequila, hot sauce and lime juice, then pour in beer.

Follow Karen on Twitter at @NewOldKaren, 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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Writer Tini Howard is here to talk about the Crow and being a baby goth. Along the way, we discuss where one files atrocities in the library, the life and times of Immortal Dewie, and the proudest damn goths on the planet.

Signature Cocktail: Death In The Afternoon

Some spirits are so quiet you would hardly know they were there.

1 1/2oz absinthe

1 flute of champagne

2 dashes bitters

Fill your champagne flute, and float the absinthe on top. Add bitters.

Follow Tini on Twitter at @TiniHoward, 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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It’s unexpected hiatus time! Due to continued technical problems, con schedules, and an upcoming move, it’s a bonus episode with podcaster and zookeeper Kit Mulkeren. Along the way, we discuss how to track down renegade cats, the semaphore of jumping spiders, and the amazing ants of Australia.

Follow Kit on Twitter at @DredKithulhu, 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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