Poppin' Bottles

Runner and beer lover Edgar Nevarez ( Shamilton!, Kohl's Cash ), stops by to sell us on Spiteful Brewing's Working For The Weekend Double IPA. We chat about stopping weddings, drinking games you can play with 8 yr olds, and the rare "Theater Cool" kids.   This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save...

The Hitch*Cocktails Tap Takeover ran over so we have just the trivia with our two thrilling guests, Cynthia Bangert & Bri Fitzpatrick .  Play along and then get those sweet buns over to the Annoyance Theater this Friday and Saturday to celebrate 10 Years of Hitch*Cocktails! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!

The Hitch*Cocktails Tap Takeover concludes with two thrilling guests, Cynthia Bangert & Bri Fitzpatrick . These notorious women have raided the Hitch*Cocktail bar so we can all get our hands dirty making Hitchcock inspired cocktails! We then play a frenzy of games, rank our drinks beyond a shadow of a doubt, and get over our stage fright. Listen now, but be sure to get to the Annoyance Theater thi...

The Tap Takeover continues with Canada's own Paige Maney ( Hitch*Cocktails celebrating their 10-year anniversary!, Clued-In) who drops in to share her love of Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha .  We chat about Dollywood's questionable retelling of American history, milk from a bag, giving off a special glow.  Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bo...

The hilarious Peter Corey ( Hitch*Cocktails celebrating their 10-year anniversary!) stops by to share his love of The Aviation Cocktail! He talks about how it's becoming harder to find a key ingredient, air travel, and theater nicknames.  This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkou...

Pine-pepp stan James Dugan ( Hitchcocktails , Whirled News Tonight ) joins us in-studio for the last Slice Boys to  share his Pizza Stories! He teaches us where to get the pizza deal and when to get an adult PBJ. We then talk late night slices, pushups, and Cheesy Blasters!  This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) U...

Pineapple stan Alli Stark ( Hitchcocktails , Clued In) throws us a Pizza Party with a double Dimo's Za! She shares her hot hot frozen pizza takes, a TikTok cheese recipe, & her secret childhood laboratory.   This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout! Visit our Merch closet at ht...

 Breadstick super fan Adam Schreck ( Evening Edition LIVE ) stops by to share his love of D'Agostino's Pizza ! He talks about being a picky eater, his top 3 sodas, and how Jeff Goldblum makes you feel special.    This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout! Visit our Merch closet...

Bulk Boys present Slice Boys: an entire month dedicated to the ooey gooey pizza pie! To kick off the first Slice Boys, we're bringing in the big guns with indie darling Kate Cohen! She shares her fave trash and high-class pies and that she knows she's only one ep away from some merch! We bribe her into helping create our new segment drops before she takes on our Trivial Pie Suit game. Mangia!  Thi...

Third time's the charm when three time guest LAURA MARSH joins us to discuss SPINDRIFT ! We talk about former and upcoming vacations, try an "OH BOY EXTRA DRINK", and play some trivia.    This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles....

Brooklynite & Cunk fan Stephen Kropa visits us in the second city to share his love of Athletic Ipa NA Beer ! We taste-test a few other NAs, talk minion butts, and learn his secret hiding spot for tuna sandwiches! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout! Visit our Merch closet...

Comedian & director Luis David Cortes Guzman ( North & Chicago at Second City ) is in studio with Fanta Orange ! We learn its secret history and try a few other sodas. Luis shares how it helps remember the fun parts of the past like getting one from a man in the park or visiting sharks in ATL.  This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (pr...

Brand new podcaster, Jason Tolliver ( CSZ , Dance Like There Are Black People Watching: A Black Excellence Revue ) stops by to share his love of Tito's & Soda! He tells us how it helped with his abs, remembers some classic  K cider, & we praise non-carding liquor stores.  This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use...

Bethany Remely (CSZ) is back, baby!  She's got a new Minute Maid love to share and it has zero calories. We guzzle lemonade of various colors, pick new college mascots, and demand longer LOTR movies.  #drinkyourpeeps This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at checkout! Visit our Merch clo...

Talented Texan Josiah Robinson ( How Star Wars Is It, ANARCHY ) joins us to take the Dr Pepper challenge! We chat about his long-time love of coke, manly beverages, & how he tracks inflation via quarters. He shares with us a Dr Brew, talk doughnuts, & classic vines .   This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the...

#1 Scotch Fan Lisa Burton ( Devil's Daughter ) joins us for the 1st time so we roll out the red carpet with 8 different drinks! We chat about Game Of Thrones houses, candy cigarettes for all the #SweetSibs, and how she became a #BotanicalBitch.  This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save money at...

We're joined in studio by the classy Amelia Buzzell ( Podgerton Bridgecast , Redacted ) to sip some Ghia Le Spritz, a non-alcoholic aperitivo! She shares her love of all things amaro, how she's still 100% Tucci Gang . and tries to make us #BitterBois. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save mon...

Our brand new best guest of 2023 is Molly Jones ( The Armando , Clued-In )! She's in-studio to share her love of Snapple's Zero Sugar Peach Tea! She shares the perfect snack to pair with it, the perfect place to keep them cool, & how she became a #TeaFreak. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to sa...

Our former best guest of 2021 Bruce Phillips (CSZ, Hitch*Cocktails ) joins us in studio to test our mixing skills with the first premium spirit Batavia Arrack. We get funky with various cocktails,  rank our creations, have a PopTart break, and test Bruce with our newest segment: Trivial Pubsuit!  This ep is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo...

New year, new ep with Vinny Tangherlini! He stops by to share his love of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey and long history with Stella with us. We chat crunchy vs smooth, drinks in movies, and kick off our new segment Trivial Pubsuit: our year of pub trivia!  Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save at checkout...

...3..2..1. Poppy New Year!  We're starting the New Year by clearing out the Poppin' bar with friend of the show Brian Hooli!  We all take turns making cocktails with these random bottles and ranking our concoctions. It's a loosey-goosey episode with games and good vibes to kick off 2023!  Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Us...

Smoothie Queen Meg Kennedy stops by to make us drink our green veggies! She tells of her decades-long love of all smoothies and how the book Simple Green Smoothies inspired her. Rob makes some resolutions and calls his dad. Josh admits to hating chia seeds and wonders about a different life. Originally Aired January 24, 2019 MGS (Meg's Green Smothie) 1 cup Spinach 1 cup Almond or Coconut Milk 1 cu...

"Remember, George: no man is a failure who has Nogs." Admitted Nog lover Buck LePard and future co-host Fiona Stephens help us taste, rank, and mix 12 different Eggnogs to find the best one to rock around the Xmas tree.  Listen as we try some with booze, some without dairy, and some with  questionable politics.   #NotRob gets his name out there and Josh has a jolly friend stop by! HO HO HO!  Origi...

"To me, you are perfect." — Mark We've got an amazing holiday spectacular to end  2022 drink minimum, The 12 Cocoas of Xmas! We're joined by long-time fan/1st-time guest Lily Calder and the one and only Fiona Stephens! They help us rank at least 14 different flavors of Land O Lake Cocoas ! We play some games, drink even more extra drinks, and share our Cocoa Memories!  Thanks for listening all yea...

Mr. Coffee himself Max Ganet ( Devil’s Daughter , Hanukkah Comedy Show ) joins us to chat about Oat Milk Lattes! We try them both hot and cold and rank a few brands. Then Max shares with us the versatility of oat milk, his fave mugs, and his cereal checklist.  Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (promo code: PopPop) and Recovering Bro (promo code: Bottles) Use the codes to save at checkou...