June Archives

• Past-Time

  Kris Holechek Peters

  June 24, 2011 1:16 PM

  Recipes , champagne , rum , sweet and sour mix , vodka

  This week back in 1972, Bernice Gera became the first female umpire in pro baseball history...and then immediately resigned. Learn why she took herself out of the ballgame, then steal home to mix this All-American cocktail. Read more...

• Episode 102: John C. Reilly, Lady Umpires, and the 'Buch

  June 24, 2011 11:04 AM

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  This week: Actor John C. Reilly fights the meanies... A housewife breaks through baseball's grass ceiling... And Brendan fact-checks "magical" drink kombucha. Plus, a duck-duck joke from Pulitzer-winner Jennifer Egan and a new tune from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. [sic] Read more...

• Underground Market Needs Above-Ground Help

  Rico Gagliano

  June 20, 2011 5:46 PM

  Food , People , Trends

  A few episodes back, Rico reported on San Francisco's monthly "Underground Market." Alas, such stories seem to have brought the event some *less*-desirable attention... from the likes of the SF health department. Details, and how you can help, after the jump... Read more...

• Episode 101: Richard Ayoade, Translantic Transfusion, and Jagger Elks

  June 16, 2011 6:03 PM

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  This week: "Submarine" filmmaker Richard Ayoade starts his own cult... The blood of a sheep breeds some hair of the dog... and Swedes lose the faith -- but only on the inside. Plus, an "Aggie" joke from Texan director Richard Linklater, and a song from the band Cults - in keeping with the theme. Read more...

• The Bloody Corpse

  Kris Holechek Peters

  June 16, 2011 1:11 PM

  Recipes , absinthe , blood orange , lemon juice , lillet , triple-sec

  This week back in 1667 the first successful human blood transfusion took place... which is not to say the ones that followed were successful. Listen to the wild and woolly story, then replace part of your bloodstream with this hangover cure - the mutant offspring of a Bloody Mary and a Corpse Reviver #2. Read more...

• Your Dream Guests Have Arrived!

  Jackson Musker

  June 15, 2011 11:55 AM

  People

  We received oodles of fantastic responses to our call-out for "Dream Dinner Party Guests." And now, without further ado, here's a sample of who showed up to your epic shindigs... Read more...

• The Old-Fashioned Download

  Kris Holechek Peters

  June 10, 2011 1:04 PM

  Recipes , bitters , bourbon , lemon , twinkie

  100 episodes ago back in 2008, two enterprising and underutilized radio minds launched a groundbreaking new show. Their subject: dinner parties. Their mission: to win them. Read more...

• Episode 100: Randy Newman, DPD History, and the 100-Year-Old Egg

  June 10, 2011 10:43 AM

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  This week: It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, Brendan talks to one of his dream guests, music icon Randy Newman... Rico excavates a 100-Year-Old Egg... And we delve into our own history (with booze). Also, listeners share their own dream dinner party guests. Plus, we make a long overdue call to the Sea and Cake, and spin a historic cover song from Dr. Dog. Read more...

• The Peeping Tom

  Kris Holechek Peters

  June 3, 2011 12:58 PM

  Recipes , bitters , chocolate liqueur , honey , rum , tequila , vermouth

  This month back in 1678, the town of Coventry, England first celebrated the world's most famous streaker: Lady Godiva. Hear the Lady's taxing tale, then moon over this custom cocktail created in her honor. Read more...

• Tell us your dream dinner party guests!

  Jackson Musker

  June 3, 2011 12:15 PM

  People

  I know, it's unfair. Every week, WE get to choose the "Guest of Honor" for our show. To right this wrong, we'd love it if you'd let us know YOUR ideal guests. Anyone's fair game. Share your picks after the break. Read more...

• Episode 99: Michael Sheen, a Tax Streak, and Summer Sandwitches

  June 3, 2011 10:10 AM

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  This week: Actor Michael Sheen speaks in tongues... Lady Godiva streaks into Tea Partiers' hearts... And a sweet pill erases bitter memories. Plus, a dark joke from director Tim Burton and a bright tune from The Sandwitches. Read more...

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