Anything But Vanilla Podcast

Hey ABV listeners! Before we get into episode details, we would like to take a moment to thank all of you for showing up to our very first ABV Happy Hour last Friday at the Mix Downtown! We had such a blast meeting each and every one of you in person and we really appreciate the time and support you give to us each week.  On Episode 15, we discuss the wonderful Happy Hour turnout at the beginning...

Hey ABV listeners! Have you ever enjoyed a delicious glass of rose and thought, “I need this in slushie form stat!” Well, raise a glass for Erica’s drink of the week “Froze”! Full recipe is listed below. On Episode 14 we re-announce our upcoming “Listener Appreciation Happy Hour”, currently scheduled for Friday, July 19th   at the MIX Downtown. Per usual, the gals recap the previous week by sharin...

Are you shriveled up like a sad raisin after the extended 4th of July weekend like we are? Well, Fran’s delicious “916 Mojito cocktail” recipe is something to look forward to after you fall off the detox wagon again in time for the weekend, full recipe is listed below. On Episode 13 we announce the date of our upcoming Happy Hour with our faithful listeners, currently scheduled for next Friday, Ju...

It is the week of the 4th of July, and Claire has whipped up a refreshing cocktail recipe, “Claire’s Boozey Pink Lemonade” perfect for the extended holiday weekend, full recipe is listed below. On Episode 12 we announce the winner of our listener contest…with a special twist! Per usual, the gals recap the week by sharing their usual, “Rose and Thorn”, present local and national news highlights, in...

Summer has officially begun and the ladies could not be happier. They are building their tans, beating the heat and sipping on way too many cocktails. Per usual, the gals recap the week by sharing their, “Rose and Thorn”, present their local and national news highlights, give advice that this week is debatably good, get their first update from a listener who called in for advice during the second...

Who wants to get turnt this week?!?! Well, the girls were ready to drink and in that vein, Fran decided to make a, “Baltimore Zoo” as recommended by a listener! As always, the gals discuss their, “Rose and Thorn”, disagree over local and national news, give advice that may or may not be good and play, “Fuck, Marry, Kill” Kardashian style. Are you sick of drinking pruno too?? Well stop watching Jai...

Temperatures are on the rise so the trio decided to crack open a bottle of... red wine???? Don't worry! The ladies are actually drinking Claire’s take on a Kalimotxo, “Red Wine and Diet Coke”.  Per usual, the gals discuss their, “Rose and Thorn”, disagree over local and national news, give advice that leads to some heated discussions and share their celebrity “hall pass”. Are you needing a li...

Summer is right around the corner and the girls are feeling it!!!! Whizz up Erica’s version of a Strawberry Daiquiri, but don’t listen to any of her nonsense about making it a mocktail. As usual, the ladies discuss their, “Rose and Thorn”, disagree over local and national news, give advice that leads to disagreements and share what they believe are each others best and worst qualities. Do you want...

This week, unsurprisingly,  Claire and Erica hate on Fran profusely, and she takes it like the champ that she is. Let’s all pound their favorite college drink with them as they discuss their, “Rose and Thorn”, disagree over Drake’s recent antics at the Eastern Conference finals, give advice that they believe is somewhat helpful and give you a glimpse into their unfortunate dating pasts. Do you fee...

This week, the ladies decided to go retro with their drink choice, just like the south has decided to turn back time and take away women’s reproductive rights! Drink away your sorrows as they discuss their “Rose and Thorn”, how our country is going to hell in a hand basket (suck it Georgia and Alabama politicians) give advice that is hopefully helpful and debut a new segment, “Ask Us Anything” whe...

This week, the trio decided to reign it in just a little, given last episodes antics. Follow along as they try their best to be professional and kind but, fail miserably. Per usual, the gals discuss their “Rose and Thorn”, some hard hitting news (JKJK) and give advice that  is hopefully helpful. Can you figure out who is feeling the drink the most this week? Erica served up a “Pink Señorita” with...

In this episode, things get a little crazy as the ladies come in, “hot” already having imbibed prior to recording. But do not worry, plenty of laughs ensue as they discuss their “Rose and Thorn” for the week, Anna “Delvey” Sorokin the fake instagram heiress, the 90210 reboot, bachelorette parties, penises and much much more.  Can you figure out who is getting the toastiest this week? Probably not,...

In this episode the ladies discuss their “Rose and Thorn” for the week, talk about some ridiculous and timely news events, discuss adult friendships and informed gun ownership and bring you their hater of the week. Can you figure out who is getting the toastiest this week? It seemed obvious to the ladies, but, let us know what you think! It’s time to shake up a cocktail, in this case, a Boozy Ital...

In this episode the ladies discuss their “Rose and Thorn” for the week, talk about some ridiculous and timely news events, discuss wether Fanny Packs are once again having their fashion moment and bring you their hater of the week. Can you figure out who is getting the toastiest this week? It seemed obvious to the ladies, but, let us know what you think! It’s time to shake up a cocktail, in this c...

The introductory episode of Anything But Vanilla (ABV) is here! Get to know hosts Erica, Fran and Claire as they discuss the, “why” behind the show, how it came to be “Anything But Vanilla” and what listeners can look forward to in upcoming episodes. Shake up a cocktail, in this case, an espresso martini, and laugh along with the ladies as they let you know a little something about themselves, dis...