Matt and Friends Drink the Universe

Send us a message! Top O’ the episode to ya! Andy, Chris, Rob, and Siobhan (slightly Irish), join Matt for a St. Patrick's Day episode brimming with plenty of shenanigans, trivia, and of course Guinness! Andy to guest host trivia as we raise a pint (or several) and dive headfirst into all things St. Patrick’s Day! We test our knowledge with questions ranging from the legendary tales of St. Pa...

Send us a message! Matt and Friends Drink the Universe recorded live from Bald Birds Brewing! In this episode, we're toasting to Bald Birds brewing and owners Joey and Abby Feerar's journey as brewery owners. Andy M. joins Matt to get the scoop on Joey's leap into the craft beer scene from banking, the challenges of starting a brewery, and the Robin's nest that inspired it all!...

Send us a message! Grab a pint and pull up a chair! We traveled to The Alementary Brewing Company in Hackensack, New Jersey and recoded this one on location! Get ready for a hearty dose of humor and hops as Big Z, The Fish, Rob and Matt sit down with the brewery's own Ryan, who serves up a frothy blend of anecdotes and insights. From the scientific marvels of Alementary's brewing process...

Send us a message! Grab a cup of cheer and join us as we embark on a festive journey with 'Matt and Friends Drink the Universe.' Alongside my raucous crew—Rob, Chris, Siobhan—and our special guest host, Andy, we're serving up a Christmas Think or Drink trivia. Expect to be enlightened with the history behind classic Christmas songs and the international traditions that brighten our...

Send us a message!  Andy, Emma, and Siobhan join Matt, embarking on a fascinating journey through the world of sparkling wines, exchanging stories, personal anecdotes, and some surprisingly informative insights on wine tasting. First up, we blind-tasted six different sparkling wines, each of us rating them out of 25. Our conversation turned hilariously chaotic as we shared tales of our past boozy...

Send us a message! No laws with Claws! Emma, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt on an audacious adventure of sipping and munching through combinations of White Claw flavors and budget snacks. We each bring our preferred White Claw flavor to the table but the real fun begins as we pair them with unexpected gas station treats.  Our episode wraps up with a delightful homemade chicken dip and a debate about i...

Send us a message! "Exploding Mutants"  Andy, Chris, Rob, and The Fish join Matt for an exciting round of our signature "Think or Drink" trivia. After we crack open our Oskar Blues Brewery Mutant IPAs, Rob unveils his superhero alter ego. As the game begins, we serve up a strong cocktail of superhero knowledge. We tackle questions about various characters, their superpowers, an...

Send us a message! Part 2 of our Halloween special (all puns intended)! Chris, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt in watching and reacting to Harrison Smith's movie, 'The Special'! We enjoy the "Special" cocktail we crafted for this occasion. We laugh, scream, gasp, and cry out in horror as we enjoy the horror story of Jerry who follows his friends bad advice down a dark path of a...

Send us a message! For our Halloween special Matt and Rob interview writer, producer, director, best-selling author, and host of the Cynema podcast Harrison Smith ! This episode promises an insightful conversation with Harrison as he gives a peak into his upcoming projects and shares the origins of his passion for horror films. As we delve deeper into the convolutions of the entertainment industry...

Send us a message! Get ready to quench your thirst for beer knowledge as we journey into the hop-filled universe of Lost Tavern Brewing. Matt and Andy M. are joined by Jean and Masaki from Lost Tavern Brewing. Jean and Masaki bring plenty of beer for us all to taste as we partake in a fun and informative look at some of Lost Tavern's beer. Starting with a Japanese-style rice lager, a refreshi...

Send us a message! Big Z, Chris and Rob join Matt for a Booze Battle! The world of beer is at war! Get ready for a whirlwind of brews—each of us have brought two beers to the tasting table—one from our chosen country and another from the United States as the "ally" beer. The most tasty pairing shall win the war.  Rob's got a Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic and a Founders Breakf...

Send us a message! How much do you know about the cosmos? Warm up your neurons and chill your beers as we launch into a hilarious game of 'Think or Drink'. With each rocket-science trivia question, we navigate the universe, fueled by the delightful brews from Funk Brewing and Alementary.  Christa, Rob, Siobhan, and The Fish join Matt to grapple with mind-bending questions about the cosmo...

Send us a message! Drinkables! Aaron, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt for another gastro adventure! For Season 2 we've upscaled from the dollar store to... gas stations! For an added twist, Matt has asked that his friends create a vodka based cocktail with ingredients from their gas station of choice. Featuring Reyka Vodka, this fun-filled episode takes us on a wild ride as we taste-test the likes...

Send us a message! Matt is joined by Chris, Dan, and Rob. Bourbon! Bourbon everywhere! Including Rob's pants! Get ready for our all new episode format, "Rocket Rankings. "Rocket Rankings is a blind-tasting and drink ranking extravaganza. The crew is excited to have Dan and his extensive knowledge of bourbon onboard the Bottle Rocket as they embark on a cosmic journey to taste and ra...

Send us a message! As we get closer to our second voyage across the universe on August 18th, 2023, I'm excited to introduce you to some of the cast of season 2! You'll hear some familiar voices along with some new ones. Andy, Aaron, Big Z, Chris, Christa, Dan, Emma, The Fish, Rob, and Siobhan are just some of the friends joining me as we resume our quest to drink our way across the unive...

Send us a message! We're drinking around the world! Ever in search of stellar sips, I, your intrepid captain Matt, traveled to Walt Disney World's EPCOT with my great friends Jon and Chellise of Poppins Travel Company. Join us as we visit France, Germany, and Mexico while drinking our way around EPCOT! Visit Poppin's Travel Company Support the show Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com fo...

Send us a message! Being the captain of a booze filled spacecraft is hard. Matt made some hilarious mistakes along the way! 5. (Ep 6.) - Smoked Beer and Bad Jerky 4. (Ep 5.) - Winston’s Mouthwash 3. (Ep. 8) - Billie who? Matt is Bad at Words 2. (Ep. 1) - Eduardo the Worm 1. (Ep. 2) - First drinkables, the Infamous Banana Support the show Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support th...

Send us a message! It's the season 1 finale! Matt challenged his friends to bring beers which fit a tight budget and demand a distinct lack of self-respect, to compete in this Booze Battle. They did not disappoint! Matt is joined by Big Z, Chris, and Rob as eight budget beers compete in the Budget Beer Bracket to see which will be crowned the best of the worst. Our tastebuds suffer for your e...

Send us a message! Matt and Friends go alcohol free! Matt is joined by Chris, Jen, and Siobhan on a bit of a different cosmic voyage into the unexplored regions of alcohol free and alcohol removed drinks. There are many reasons why one may opt for an alcohol free option. We're here for you, searching for alternative Stellar Sips! We sample several different 0% sprit, cocktail, wine, and beer...

Send us a message! Think or Drink? - "Let it Eb" Prepare to laugh! Matt is joined by Andy, Rob, and Siobhan. Musicians and music enthusiasts all, Matt and crew put their knowledge of all things music to the test. With questions spanning the entire musical universe - from instruments to legends of the past and present - these fierce competitors will leave no musical stone unturned and mus...

Send us a message! Drinkables!  Matt and his friends Andy, Chris, and Rob explore the unique flavor of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, a classic German smoked beer. Matt has once again challenged his friends to choose 3 snacks from a dollar store to pair with the featured beverage. Laugh along as Matt and his friends try their snack trios, some of which are questionable at best. Matt begins with a br...

Send us a message! A canned cocktail with a kick, some great beers, and a truly unique single barrel bourbon. Join Matt and his friends Andy M, Chris, and Dan as they take some truly stellar sips. Time once again to answer the question: How Did We Get Beer?  Support the show Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's Travel...

Send us a message! Join Matt and his friends Andy, Big Z, and Rob for the first ever Booze Battle! Matt and his friends have each chosen a great war time leader as their champion. Leonidas the 1st, General George S. Patton, George Washington, and Winston Churchill battle it out in an epic booze filled fracas to determine who will earn the title of Booze Battle Champion!  Expert commentary for the...

Send us a message! In Local Brews is all about highlighting popular local spots to grab great drinks in the Lehigh Valley area. Matt and his wife Jen explore and review one of their favorite local spots in Nazareth Pennsylvania. Support the show Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's Travel Company , for all of your tra...

Send us a message! Join Matt and his friends Emma, Rob, Siobhan, and The Fish for some Star Wars trivia! Will the Force be with any of us? Who will fall to the Drink Side? Support the show Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's Travel Company , for all of your travel needs! Their highly qualified agents are ready to boo...