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Welcome to "Matt and Friends Drink the Universe," the podcast where comedy and information collide as host Matt leads a rotating cast of friends on an epic journey to explore unique beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. There is plenty of room for everyone onboard the Bottle Rocket as we blast off on an odyssey of boozy possibilities! With discussions on the history and science behind our beverages, as well as trivia, games, hilarious anecdotes and personal stories, "Matt and Friends Drink t ...
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Send us a Text Message! Happy Halloween! Can Chianti really tango with liver and fava beans, or is that just a culinary mismatch immortalized by pop culture? Join us as we unravel this flavorful mystery, teasing the truth behind Dr. Hannibal Lecter's infamous dinner pairing in Silence of the Lambs. This episode promises to enlighten and entertain. …
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Send us a Text Message! Rob guides us on a journey to discover the fascinating legacy of the Reinheitsgebot, the historic German Beer Purity Law, and how it continues to shape brewing centuries later. What if a 500-year-old law could guarantee not just the quality of your beer, but also a slice of cultural history with every sip? Join us on for thi…
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Send us a Text Message! On this episode of Matt and Friends Drink the Universe, where we pit our wit and musical expertise against each other in "Think or Drink." Andy, Chris, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt for some music trivia. Each bringing their rich musical backgrounds to the table. The stakes for bragging rights are high, and the trivia is intens…
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Send us a Text Message! Ever wondered how a molasses based spirit was born in the Caribbean? Join us as we bring to life the captivating story of rum. We promise you'll uncover the rich history that makes this Caribbean delight very unique. We also share some eye-opening tales, like the underwater discovery of Morgan's lost ships and the NFL's unex…
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Send us a Text Message! Ever wondered how well you know the intricate mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth? Prepare for an epic journey with us as Andy, Jason, Rob, and Siobhan, join Matt for a special edition of Think or Drink trivia. We kick things off with unique "One Ring" mechanics that let players swap lore questions for movie-related o…
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Send us a Text Message! Join us for a high-energy episode of Matt and Friends Drink the Universe as we humorously recount Rob "Straightfire Stehly's" recent, fiery ordeal that earned him his new moniker. Alongside Mike "Big Z", Christa, and Matt, we'll dive straight into our first beer tasting with the Fantasmic 2.0 from Second Sin Brewery, known f…
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Send us a Text Message! Get ready for a lot of IPAs! Andy, Chris, and Siobhan join Matt to kick off our 2 part "Rocket Rankings" series of IPA tasting. We taste our way through Sierra Nevada - Celebration, Sherman St. - Hop Next, Beer Tree - Citra Grove, Adroit Theory - Death.net, Dogfish Head - 90 Minute IPA, Other Half - Broccoli, Lost Tavern - L…
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Send us a Text Message! In this Alcohology short, French wine! Our salute to the fine wine made by the host country of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Join Matt as he traces the story of French wine all the way back to the ancient Greeks and follows the remarkable journey of French viticulture through centuries of history and innovation. You'll learn how…
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Send us a Text Message! Sip your way though American history with us while celebrating the 4th of July! Andy, Jen, Josh, and The Fish go head-to-head in a spirited game of Think or Drink. Expect laughs, unexpected twists, and a lot of friendly banter as we test our knowledge on everything from Founding Father's smuggling booze to the last state to …
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Send us a Text Message! Curious about how America's oldest brewery managed to thrive for nearly two centuries? Discover the captivating journey of Yuengling, from its founding by German immigrant David Gottlieb Yuengling in 1829 to its modern-day success. Join us as we explore the brewery's clever strategies for surviving Prohibition, including the…
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Send us a Text Message! Ever wondered what happens when beer, wine, and cocktail knowledge collides in a trivia game? Join Matt and his spirited friends Chris, Siobhan, and Rob as they navigate the first ever episode of "Top Shelf" trivia. "Matt and Friends Drink the Universe." With Snooty McBeer hilariously laying down the rules, our contestants e…
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Send us a Text Message! Ever wondered how a bitter bark from the South American wilderness became a staple in your favorite cocktail? Uncover the incredible saga of tonic water in this episode of Alcohology as Siobhan and Matt take you on a journey from the depths of the Amazon to British colonial life. Hear about the cinchona tree's miraculous med…
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Send us a Text Message! Ever wondered if the tales of little green men have a shred of truth to them? Matt is joined by Christa, Mike "Big Z", and Rob as well as special guest B. Harrison Smith. Harrison, the creative mind behind the upcoming film "Little Green Men," joins us for an interstellar discussion that's as intoxicating as the themed drink…
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Send us a Text Message! Welcome to Alcohology! Alcohology is our new short episode format where we explore various alcohol related topics in 5 minutes or less. Uncover the story behind Cinco de Mayo with your host, Matt. Raise your glass with us to this festive occasion and prepare to be regaled with tales from the underdog triumph of the Mexican A…
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Send us a Text Message! Get ready to hop back in time to the '90s! Chris, The Fish, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt for a nostalgia-loving good time. We're bringing the '90s back to life, one laugh and sip at a time. Picture the oversized jeans, Zima, and those Beanie Babies you stashed away as future gold—this episode is a headfirst slide into the past…
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Send us a Text 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 qu…
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Send us a Text 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…
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Send us a Text 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 scien…
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Send us a Text 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 int…
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Send us a Text 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 hil…
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Send us a Text 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 …
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Send us a Text Message! 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 s…
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Send us a Text 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 ba…
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Send us a Text 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 deep…
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Send us a Text 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. Sta…
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Send us a Text 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…
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Send us a Text 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…
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Send us a Text 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 …
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Send us a Text 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 em…
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Send us a Text 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 resum…
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Send us a Text Message! Matt and friends are preparing to blast off again soon! The Booze Bottle Rocket is loaded and so are we. Plenty of laughs and and great drinks headed your way in Season 2! Support the show Please visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, our merch store, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's …
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Send us a Text 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…
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Send us a Text 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 Pleas…
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Send us a Text 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 …
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Send us a Text 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 sev…
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Send us a Text Message! Think or Drink? Music trivia! 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…
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Send us a Text 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…
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Send us a Text 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 Please visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the p…
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Send us a Text 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 titl…
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Send us a Text 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 Please visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, our merch store, and …
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Send us a Text 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 Please visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, our merch store, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's Travel Company, for…
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Send us a Text Message! Drinkables! The challenge? Create a snack trio to go with a drink. This episode features a staple of the breakfast table, the Mimosa! The catch? All the snacks have to come from a dollar store! Emma, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt to sample each other's budget food findings and determine which is the best. Who brought the winnin…
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Send us a Text Message! Lunch, near drowning, 12 year old beer, and a Mayan pyramid. For the inaugural episode, we are drinking some unique parts of the universe. Chris, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt to answer the question "How Did Get We Beer"? Support the show Please visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, our merch st…
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