Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay

Chris cracks a cold Molson Ice and sits down with embattled former Mayor of Hudson, Ohio, Craig Shubert, to understand how ice shanties lead to prostitution, whether Mayor Shubert believes writing prompts used in a Hudson High School college credit class were truly child pornography, and – after making national headlines 3 times over the past year – who’s responsible for the current state of Hudson’s reputation. This is a fascinating look inside the mind of the Mayor and, in his words, the “bloodsport” of local politics.

Drinks in this Episode:

A Bottle of Generic Water >> Go to the grocery store. Procure a bottle of generic water.


24 oz can of Molson Ice >> Find a liquor store that still sells Molson Ice. Serve to guests of your ice shanty in a red Solo cup or straight out of the can.


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As 3Q3D nears its 50th episode, we’re taking a look back at an early episode you may have missed. With a new introduction but originally aired as Episode 6, this episode is the 3 Questions, 3 Drinks podcast in its purest form, as Amanda, Matt and Chris have a conversation that gets livelier with every new drink and each new question. Find out why our nation is so obsessed with putting various sized balls into various sized receptacles, whether fishing is a sport, and which bird calls Amanda can identify.


Drinks in this Episode:

Southside cocktail >> Combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz lime juice, ¾ oz simply syrup, mint sprig in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, pour and garnish with mint leaf.

Dog’s Nose >> Pour 1 shot of gin in the bottom of a pint glass, fill pint glass with Guinness Draught

Pimm’s Cup (Amanda Adams edition) >> Combine 1 oz Pimm's No. 1, 3 oz 7-Up and 1 mint leaf in a cup; garnish with 1 slice of cucumber, 1 slice of orange, 1 strawberry and a handful of blueberries


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ADDICTION. Today, Timothy J. Hillegonds is a successful writer and advertising agency executive. But as a rebellious teenager longing for a connection with his absentee father, Tim’s life became a series of increasingly destructive and volatile behavior: kicked out of high school, arrested multiple times in multiple states, fathering a child at age 19 while part of a toxic relationship, and ultimately, addicted to alcohol, cocaine and crystal meth. Find out how Tim began to understand the sources of his anger, what led to his recovery, and how he reoriented his life. Without a doubt, you will be inspired by Tim’s message that no matter how bad things get, “it can be okay.”

Tim is the founder and chief strategist at Thrive Creative, a Chicago-based advertising agency. His memoir, “The Distance Between”, was a finalist for the 2020 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award and can be found wherever books are sold. Tim’s writing has appeared in Salon.com, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, and elsewhere on the web and in print. You can read more about Tim at www.timhillegonds.com

Drinks in this episode:

>> 2 bottles of Aquafina.

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CAREER ADVICE. Over 3 “big boy/big girl” drinks that are as sophisticated as they are boozy, Mike Silvestro and Megan Wolf, CEO and COO of global private aviation company FlexJet respectively, share the practical and unconventional career development lessons that have propelled them into the rarefied air of the C-suite. Whether you've just taken your first brave steps into the "real world", are frustrated in your current role, or are a grizzled veteran decades into a brilliant career, you're sure to find something useful in this episode.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Tequila and Tonic – pour equal parts Don Patrón Silver tequila and Fever Tree Light tonic in a glass over ice. Squeeze a lime into the drink and toast to your latest promotion.

>> Jewel of Russia Vodka – pour straight over ice and curse that bastard Vladimir Putin (sorry, this episode was recorded before Russia invaded Ukraine¯\_(ツ)_/¯) .

>> Vesper cocktail – 3 oz Gordons gin, 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc; place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds and then strain into a champagne goblet. Garnish with a lemon twist and make sure you have a designated driver for your Aston Martin, Mr. Bond.

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RIDICULOUS AND RANDOM RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS. With two of the best cocktails ever poured on the pod fueling a frenetic conversation, Episode 44 asks a series of increasingly idiotic questions, including which two animals, if merged together, would make the ultimate animal (it’s obviously a dolphin that could fly like a hawk, duh). The OG 3Q3D squad is in rare form for this one, so dial down your IQ, amp up your amusement, and get ready to celebrate a new national holiday.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Tijuana Taxi cocktail – 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz Cointreau, ½ oz simple syrup. Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with the lemon wedge and rim with sugar. In a cocktail shaker, shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into the sugar rimmed glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

>> South Beach cocktail from the Rainbow Room NYC – 2 parts Campari, 1 part amaretto, 2 parts orange juice. Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass. Enjoy with a good friend or family member and tip your glass to my late grandfather (and original Most Interesting Man in the World) John Moskal.

>> Porter/stout beer sampler:

Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, 5.8% ABV, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, OH

Siberian Nights Russian Imperial Stout, 8.9% ABV, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Akron, OH

Dragon’s Milk Imperial/Double Stout, 11% ABV, New Holland Brewing Co., Holland, MI

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LOVE! GENDER! SEX! In this very special Valentine’s Day episode, 3Q3D regulars Amanda, Chris and Matt turn down the lights, pour a few drinks, and let nature take its course. Chris first questions the mystery of love over a liquid aphrodisiac, Amanda then ponders the plight of the modern man while sharing her Tijuana Taxi, and Matt pairs his climactic final question with a drink inspired by Cupid’s arrow. From the funny to the philosophical, these three thoughtful questions hit all the right spots to deliver a true 3Q3D delight.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Tiramisu Martini – 1 oz vanilla vodka, ½ oz Bailey’s, ½ oz Kahlua, ½ oz half and half, 1 shot of espresso, ½ oz simple syrup. Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds. Drizzle a chilled martini glass with chocolate syrup, strain the mixed drink into the martini glass, and top with cocoa powder. Turn on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On”, hand your special someone this cocktail, and thank me later.

>> Godfather cocktail – 2 parts bourbon, 1 part Amaretto. Pour bourbon and Amaretto in a cocktail glass over ice and garnish with Maraschino or Luxardo cherry. Capisce?

>> Valentine cocktail – 2 oz banana liqueur, 1 oz vodka, 3 oz cranberry juice. Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds and strain into a wine glass. Give the cocktail to your Valentine and be transported to a world of endless bliss.

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HAPPINESS! Noted speaker, author and “Happiness Expert” Paul Krismer pours a favorite Canadian cocktail and sheds light on how much of our happiness is determined by our DNA, the simple things we can do to improve our level of happiness, and whether being happy is even the right pursuit to begin with. It turns out happiness can be experienced in many ways, including, for example, having a great conversation accompanied by the warm glow of a single malt Scotch.

Paul’s book, “Whole Person Happiness”, is available wherever books are sold.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Vodka Paralyzer cocktail – 1 cup ice cubes, 4 oz ounces Coca-Cola, 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz vodka, 2 oz half and half, 1 maraschino cherry (optional); Make sure all ingredients are chilled (so as to avoid curdling) and fill a highball glass with ice, Coca-Cola, Kahlua, vodka, and half and half. Stir briefly and top with a cherry.

>> Gin and Tonic cocktail - 2 oz Hendricks gin, 4 oz tonic water; Fill a highball glass with ice, then add the gin, top with tonic water and gently stir. Garnish with lime wheels.

>> Aberlour 12 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Aberlour Distillery, Strathspey, Scotland

>> Chivas Regal 18 Year Blended Scotch Whisky, Strathisla distillery at Keith, Moray in Speyside, Scotland

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SPORTS, MEDIA & THE MAN IN THE ARENA. On the eve of departing to cover the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Wall Street Journal sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author Jason Gay swings by 3Q3D to answer questions both thoughtful and ridiculous. With his job at the nexus of sports, media and business, Jason thoughtfully opines on the evolving nature of our national sports obsession, the fine line between being tough on an athlete and giving grace for mental health struggles, and which athlete from the past would have been the best Twitter follow. Jason is one of our nation’s best sportswriters for a reason, and in this episode of 3Q3D he proves he is as fun to talk to as his columns are entertaining to read.

Jason’s bestselling book, “Little Victories: A Sportswriters Notes on Winning at Life”, is available wherever books are sold.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Wisconsin Old Fashioned cocktail – 2 oz brandy, 1 splash 7UP or Sprite, 1 sugar cube, 2 orange slices, 2 maraschino or brandied cherries, 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Add Angostura bitters, orange slices, brandied cherries and sugar cube to an Old Fashioned glass and muddle to combine. Add ice to fill the glass, then add the brandy. Top with the 7Up or Sprite and stir to combine. Garnish with a skewered cherry and an orange slice.

>> Hop Electric Hazy IPA, 6.8% ABV, Flying Dog Brewing Co., Frederick, MD

>> Pabst Blue Ribbon, gulped straight from the can, as God intended. 4.8% ABV, Pabst Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI

>> Major Lager, Light American Lager, 4.5% ABV, Brew Kettle, Strongsville, OH

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LIVING A MOST UNUSUAL LIFE. When confronted with two possible paths, how often do we really choose the one less trodden? While most of us follow the crowd when it comes to careers, where we live and even where we vacation, Nate Adams has consistently taken the road less traveled. From Madagascar to Medellin and seemingly everywhere in between, Nate has explored and lived in some of the most remote regions of the planet. Over drinks both exotic and hyper local, Nate examines the source of his wanderlust, why we should get out of our comfort zones more often, and what once compelled him to wire $20,000 to a taxi driver he had just met in Trinidad and Tobago. Above all, Nate Adams shares whether the road less traveled has, in fact, made all the difference.

Nate’s book, “The Tragedy of Madagascar: An Island Nation Confronts the 21st Century”, will be released in the second half of 2022.

Drinks in this episode:

>> Icelandic White Ale, Einstök Ölgerð (Einstök Beer Company)

>> Pavo Real Red Wine, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico; Grape Varietal: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 16% Tempranillo, 14% Grenache.

>> Acme Fresh Apple Cider Hard Seltzer in partnership with Lock 15 Brewing Company, Akron, OH


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HEALTH & WELLNESS! In a return to the classic 3 Questions, 3 Drinks format, the OG 3Q3D squad rates their physical, mental and spiritual health while vowing to make some radical life changes*. Chris blends up a delicious vodka-infused fruit smoothie and wonders why nobody wants to hear about CrossFit, Amanda determines real self-care means making a magnificent maple whiskey sour and taking a brisk walk, and while lamenting his current less-than-ideal level of physical fitness, Matt declares it’s not his fault and proceeds to pour the worst drink in 3Q3D history.

*Primarily through the use of a standing desk.

Drinks in this episode:

>> “Chase the Gout Away” Vodka Fruit Smoothie. Place one frozen banana, 2 cups of frozen strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, mango, and pineapple into a blender, and add enough orange juice and cranberry grape juice to blend the concoction to a smooth consistency; then add 3 shots of Tito’s vodka and blend until the smoothie is pourable into a cup and serve with a straw.

>> Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 year old, Laphroaig Distillery, Isle of Islay, Scotland. Pour into a glass and serve neat to a friend you hate. Alternatively, pour the entire bottle straight down the sink. It’s terrible.

>> Maple Whiskey Sour. 1 ½ oz bourbon, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, citrus peel for garnish. Combine bourbon, lemon juice and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a chilled glass and garnish with lemon peel.

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