It's Valentine's Day and we're talking all things love today!

We're exploring the tech that we love with some drinks we love. And don't forget to bring your loved ones in on the exploration.

We're bringing in kicks of nostalgia with old gaming consoles, having real talk about social media, and then bringing up some of our favorite random tech that you might want to look into getting for yourself.

We have to go back to one of our first loves for the first cocktail (Old Fashioned, we're looking at you). Our second drink is one that Joseph has been loving the smell of in the Tavern the last few weeks. And our third drink pairing is that good, ole faithful flight board.

We didn't set timers for ourselves this time, but we also barely had any notes, so you get a long version of us gabbing about stuff we love. And who knows, maybe you'll love it too!

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

This week we're taking a field trip from the bar up to the kitchen with our special guest: Allison Ruff!

Joey's favorite chef is showing us around the Inn's kitchen with some of her favorite kitchen tech, while she preps us an amazing Valentine's Day dinner. If you take notes, you can make the same thing next week for your favorite sweetheart!

We're talking Sous Vide, Ninja Prestige, and Cast Iron Skillets (some of the best tech doesn't have wires!) while we're sipping on three different cocktails: New York Sour, Siesta, and a Strawberry Gin Shrub cocktail.

Interested in our recipes? Here you go!

New York Sour:

2 oz bourbon

.75 oz fresh lemon juice

.75 oz simple syrup

.5 oz egg white (optional)

Red Wine Float (Top it off)

Siesta Cocktail:

2 oz tequila

.75 oz grapefruit juice

.5 oz lime juice

.25 oz simple syrup

.25 oz Campari

Garnish with lime or grapefruit

Strawberry Gin Shrub Cocktail:

2 oz gin

1-2 oz strawberry shrub

Club Soda (Top it off)

Garnish with strawberry

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

1 Bag fresh Brussel sprouts trimmed

.25 cup olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

.5 tsp cayenne pepper

Herb Roasted Potatoes

1 bag small round assorted potatoes, halved

.25 cup olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)

1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)

1-2 tsp minced garlic

Sous Vide Filet Mignon:

Freezer-sealed filet mignon steaks

Salt and black pepper, to taste

ButterGarlic (crushed or minced)

Whiskey Cream Sauce:

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 medium onion, finely diced (or shallots for a milder flavor)

.5 cup whiskey

1 cup beef stock or broth (or substitute vegetable broth)

Salt, to taste

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 cup heavy creamRolls:

Take a shortcut and buy from your favorite local bakery! You, and they, will be glad you did!

Sponsor: H.K. Young

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Sometimes all the options out there for streaming just make you want to scream!

Today we're taking you on a history tour of TVs to Smart TVs and we're explaining lots of the different kinds. What do those acronyms (LED, OLED, QLED, etc.) mean anyway? And hey, you know you're looking at those deals for the Superbowl!

Once we get through TVs, we have to talk about what you're watching on them. We'll explore different streaming platforms and some interesting facts or information about them.

To wrap it up, we're going to turn the channel to a topic that we think is well worth discussing: content overload! With all the new choices in the world, sometimes the easiest thing is to rewatch an old classic instead.

And we haven't forgotten the best part of this tour: the booze! We're bingeing our streaming content with the Manhattan Spritz today...and now you are too!

Manhattan Spritz

Build it in the glass (Highball)

1.5 oz Bourbon (Thank you H.K. Young!)

.75 oz Vermouth (Carpano Antica)

2-3 drops Aromatic Bitters

Top with Club Soda and stir!

Lastly, garnish with a dark cherry for the finishing touch.

Today we bring Episodes 1-3 together as we discuss the Internet of Things. We're connecting phones, wearables, smart home tech, and more as we bring digital connections to physical things.

And how do we pair that with booze? We take gin and connect it with other great ingredients to allow for a seamless connection!

Gin and IoT start out as neutral bases. Add in a little botanicals or a few sensors and now the sum is much greater than the parts.Let's dive right "gin"!

Our cocktails this week are The Bee's Knees (1920s), Juniper & Tonic (Reimagined), and the Tom Collins.

The Bee's Knees:

2 oz gin.

75 oz lemon juice.

75 oz honey syrup

Juniper & Tonic:

2 oz gin

.5 oz elderflower liqueur

.25 oz lime juice

2-3 oz tonic water

Tom Collins:

2 oz gin

1 oz lemon juice

.75 oz simple syrup

2-3 oz soda water

Does it seem like the tech in your home gets smarter and smarter, but people are getting dumber and dumber? We think you might just be right!A smart home is only as clever as the people who manage AND use it. Speaking of a smart home, how about we teach you some great tips on creating a smart home bar!We'll walk through you the ins and outs of smart home tech and give you clues on how you might be able to get into the space. And if that doesn't impress your friends, your cocktail mixing skills definitely will!Here are a few options for drinks that can be made with the five things that we highlighted in this episode:Vodka:Vodka SodaVodka TonicScrewdriver (OJ)Cape Codder (Cranberry)Greyhound (Grapefruit)Moscow Mule (Ginger Beer & Lime)Vodka Collins (Lemon * Soda)CosmopolitanBlack Russian (Kahlúa)White Russian (Milk/cream)Bourbon:Old FashionedBourbon & CokeWhiskey SourGold Rush (Honey & Lemon)Bourbon MuleBourbon LemonadeKentucky BuckTequila:MargaritaRanch WaterPalomaTequila SunriseTequila & TonicTequila MuleTequila SourMexican ScrewdriverTriple Sec:KamikazeOrange SpritzSidecar-Style RiffMargaritaCosmopolitanKahlúa:Black RussianWhite RussianKahlúa & MilkKahlúa & CokeKahlúa SodaCommon Mixers:Soda Water, Tonic, Cola Ginger BeerLemon, Lime, Orange, Cranberry, GrapefruitSimple Syrup, Honey Syrup

WATCH out 2026 as we roll into the new year talking wearables and body tech. And this is probably your first NA meeting of the year! Non-alcoholic beer taste testing combined with fitness-minded wearables, we're filling you up with knowledge for Dry January (or New Year, New You calorie choices).Find out how we stack up NA lagers, pilsners, IPAs, and sours to the real thing (of course we aren't participating in Dry January, duh!). While we do that, we'll fill you in with all the info about the history of headphones and smartwatches along with other crazy body tech from recent years.Which of these cool devices do you want next? And which Go Brewing can will you be putting on your wall?

Strap in, ladies and gentlemen! This first one is a long one as we hope to transport you through time with the history of smartphones and the evolution of cellular/wireless technologies. We're bringing the Classic Old Fashioned as our fuel for this ride.Whether you take this ride in small trips or you stay with us through one long haul, we appreciate you spending your precious time with us. So grab a snack for the journey and let's explore how that thing in your pocket (or your hand) came into being.Grab your glass, while we grab the wheel. Here is your opportunity to drink while we drive!