Happy Hour Playbook

Episode 20: Picks, Pitches, and Packs Welcome back to Episode 20 of The Happy Hour Playbook! This week, the sports world is completely off its axis, and Chris and Wes have the perfect pour to help you digest all the chaos. From an earth-shattering blockbuster trade in the NBA to historic underdog stories on the world's biggest soccer stage, we are breaking it all down. Grab a glass, pull up a...

EPISODE 19: The Winner-Take-All, NBA Draft, and World Cup Fever Welcome back to another round of The Happy Hour Playbook! Pour yourself something strong because we are diving headfirst into a massive week of championship baseball, high-stakes NBA draft lottery fallout, and early dominance on the pitch at the 2026 World Cup. The Happy Hour Pour We kick things off in the glass with a certified class...

Episode 18: A 53-Year Drought Ends & A Texas-Sized Pour Welcome back to The Happy Hour Playbook! Grab your glasses because Chris and Wes are pouring a high-octane Texas bourbon to get things started before breaking down a massive, history-making week in the sports world. It’s a packed playbook today, so let's pour a drink and get right into it! In This Episode: * The Happy Hour Pour: We ki...

Episode 17 of The Happy Hour Playbook is officially open for business! Chris and Wes return to break down an absolutely loaded sports calendar packed with historic playoff runs, jaw-dropping underdog chaos, and a top-shelf pour to tie it all together. Here is what’s on tap for this episode: The Happy Hour Pour: The guys travel to Jarnac, France, to crack open a bottle of Courvoisier VS Cognac. Fin...

Episode 16: Hardware Hunting Welcome back to The Happy Hour Playbook! Chris and Wes have officially scrubbed out of the OR and traded their sterile gowns for the mics. Championship season is here, and we've got an absolutely stacked show breaking down the biggest matchups in the sports world. Grab a glass and join us! This Week's Happy Hour Pour We are kicking things off with some Texas gr...

Episode 15: Last Call for the Conference Finals & Pouring Up the Finals! Grab a glass and settle in for Memorial Day Weekend! Chris and Wes are back to break down an absolutely chaotic slate of playoff action. Whether it’s a dogfight out West or a potential massacre in the East, this weekend’s games are going to give your heart a workout. Here is what’s on tap for this week’s episode of The Happy...

EPISODE 14 Grab a glass and pull up a chair because Episode 14 of the Happy Hour Playbook is officially unlocked, and the playoff tension is running at an all-time high! Hosts Chris and Wes are breaking down a massive week in sports, high-stakes sports card flips, and premium whiskey. Here is what’s on the menu for today's playbook: The Happy Hour Pour : We kick things off by cracking open Fou...

EPISODE 13: "Round 2: The Grind" The postseason pressure is mounting, the ice is thinning, and the lottery balls have finally stopped rolling. This week on the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes break down a massive slate of sports news—from the Wizards hitting the jackpot to the NHL and NBA "Grind" of the second round. We also take a moment to toast a Vikings legend and look...

EPISODE 12: “Pucks, Play-Ins, and the Good Old Days” Part 2 Welcome back to the Happy Hour Playbook ! In Episode 12, Chris and Wes are breaking down one of the wildest weeks in playoff sports and pouring up a premium bottle before taking a massive trip down memory lane. The Happy Hour Pour We’re kicking things off with a heavy-hitter—the Tomintoul Cigar Malt. It's an Oloroso Sherry cask-mature...

Episode 11: “Draft Steals and Playoff Thrills” Grab a glass and pull up a chair! In Episode 11 of the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes are breaking down a massive week in sports. We’ve got our complete NFL Draft report cards, overtime thrillers in the NHL, and a look at Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Whether you’re celebrating your team’s latest draft steal or stressing over an elimination game,...

We’ve officially hit double digits! Welcome to Episode 10 of the Happy Hour Playbook . This week, Chris and Wes are popping a very special bottle to celebrate, breaking down a chaotic start to the NHL and NBA postseasons, and taking a hilarious trip down memory lane to the golden era of 90s and 2000s childhood nostalgia. Grab a glass, settle in, and let’s get into it! In This Episode: The Happy Ho...

Episode 9: Masters Finale, NFL Draft & NHL/NBA Playoffs The sports calendar doesn’t get much better than this. In Episode 9 of The Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes dive headfirst into one of the most loaded weeks in sports—where Augusta meets the Draft, and playoff intensity takes over. Masters Recap From early dominance to a dramatic Saturday shake-up, we break down the wild ride at August...

Episode 8: The ultimate sports crossover has arrived. In this episode of the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes navigate the busiest week on the sports calendar. From the high-stakes hardwood of Indianapolis to the pristine fairways of Augusta, we’ve got your front-row seat to the action. Grab a glass, pull up a chair, and join the conversation as we break down a week where every league is hittin...

Episode 7: Brackets, Big Swings & Bubble Teams March Madness is bringing the chaos, the playoff races are heating up, and baseball is officially back. In this episode of The Happy Hour Playbook, Chris and Wes crack open a Guinness for the Happy Hour Pour, then dive into a packed sports slate featuring a full Sweet 16 recap, Elite Eight reactions, and Final Four predictions. From Duke and UConn...

Episode 6: The Miami Miracle, March Madness, & The Great Outdoors Grab a glass and pull up a chair! This week on the Happy Hour Playbook, Chris and Wes are navigating the madness of the hardwood, the magic of the diamond, and the dust of the desert. We’re breaking down a historic week in sports while recapping our Spring Break adventures from the Rio Grande to the Oklahoma pines. On the Menu:...

Episode 5: The Mental Playbook Grab a cold one and settle into the booth. This week, Chris and Wes are navigating the highs of a chaotic sports week and the lows that don't always show up on a stat sheet. From "Green" Pacificos to the "Group of Death," we’re breaking down the playbook for March. On the Tap Tonight The Happy Hour Pour: It’s almost St. Paddy’s Day! We’re crac...

Episode 4: Chaos, Caps & Conspiracies Grab a glass and pull up a chair—the sports world has officially lost its mind. In this action-packed fourth episode, Chris and Wes navigate a week of absolute mayhem, from the "Great Reset" of the NFL roster to the high-stakes global stage of the World Baseball Classic. The guys start the night by cracking open a bottle of Traveler Bourbon for t...

Episode 3: The Madness & The Mayhem In this episode of the Happy Hour Playbook , Chris and Wes navigate the high-stakes "Job Interview on Turf" in Indy, the looming chaos of Selection Sunday, and a brand-new era for Major League Baseball. Whether you're scouting the next NFL franchise cornerstone or sweating your college hoops bracket, we’ve got the playbook ready. The Happy Hour...

Episode 2: Olympic Ice, NBA Trades, and Operating Rooms Pull up a chair, have a seat, and let’s get into it! Chris and Wes are back for Episode 2 of the Happy Hour Playbook , and the board is absolutely packed. This week, the guys are mixing the wildest sports news of the week with an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at their day jobs in surgery. Here is what’s on tap for tonight's episode:...

Episode One: Touchdowns & Trophies: From the Super Bowl to the Grammys Welcome to the series premiere of the Happy Hour Playbook! Pull up a chair and join your hosts, Chris and Wes , as they crack open the very first bottle of the season and dive into the biggest headlines in sports and entertainment. We’re kicking things off with a heavy-hitting rotation: from the heartbreak of Fantasy Footba...