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Happy Half Hour

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 217 ratings

Brett Erlich helps take the edge off by bringing the best news of the week every Friday.

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Episodes

Mike Falzone - Cuba Libre

September 02, 2018 23:12 - 22 minutes

Goats love it when you’re happy, Japan’s first female fighter pilot, eating bugs, and filming begins for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! YouTube OG Mike Falzone of "Mike in the Morning" and "Dynamic Banter” joins Brett to down some Cuba Libres and mellow out the end of an undeniably stressful week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christine Schiefer - Silver Gin Fizz

August 24, 2018 22:30 - 22 minutes

A NASA intern’s job is over before it begins, a full facial transplant, The Great Avocado Heist of 2019, and our new segment Drake-ing news. Christine Schiefer of the paranormal & true crime podcast "And That’s Why We Drink" joins host Brett Erlich as they figure out the mystery of why someone would drink eggs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eden Dranger - La Croix

August 18, 2018 01:00 - 22 minutes

Man spanks hippo, the Kiki challenge goes to India, and who pooped the bed: Johnny Depp or Amber Heard? Wash it all away with a splash of LaCroix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendon Small - Touch of Evil Punch

August 11, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Taste Mezcal and hear tales of twins marrying twins, 80 year olds at a metal festival, and how to smuggle booze into a rock show with creator of Metalocalypse, Home Movies, and Galaktikon Brendon Small! Brett Erlich serves up the week in good news and good booze.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francesca Fiorentini - Fernet Branca

August 04, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

How to steal a shark, save a dog, survive a space goat invasion, and get a flight refund after your bridezilla friend ruins everything!  Take a break with Brett Erlich and guest, comedian Francesca Fiorentini, as they throw back some Fernet Branca, an herbal Argentinian favorite neither of them is that into.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Iadarola - Michelada

July 30, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Brett and John share a touching story about a kid who calls mean people "poop heads". Plus, things they've learned from TV and movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather McDonald - Buttery Champagne

July 27, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Brett Erlich and Heather Mcdonald discuss needing to get your fix of white wine and why it gives you a terrible hangover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sklar Brothers - Soft Drinks!

July 14, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Hilarious guests Randy and Jason Sklar join host Brett Erlich to cover how the Thai Soccer team cave situation would go over in America, plus Gordon Hayward's reaction to his baby gender reveal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Marks - Whatever's Around

July 07, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MB

Brett Erlich and Brooke Marks break out that old drunkard standby "Whatever's Around," and go Globe Shotting, toasting funny stories from around the world with drinks inspired by their country. Yes, there's a drink called the Thai Ladyboy.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grae Drake - Whiskey

June 30, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Grae Drake and Brett Erlich take a break from soul-crushing political news and throw back some whiskey and play the first ever game of "Just Desserts," where they drink dessert shots to toast people who got what they deserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacorey Palmer - Caipirinhas

June 23, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes

Brett Erlich and his guest Jacorey Palmer - of The Young Turks' Jacorey and Arthur - pour some refreshing Brazilian drinks and talk about some good news, like a dog who waited with a lost girl all night until rescuers could find them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daron Dean - Tequila Sunrise

June 16, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MB

Brett Erlich and Daron Dean reveal the history of the Tequila Sunrise while covering hilarious and uplifting news of the week - and flowers that look like naked dudes.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2

June 04, 2018 15:01 - 22 minutes

Brett Erlich helps take the edge off by bringing the best news of the week every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bree Essrig - Death in the Afternoon

June 04, 2018 15:01 - 22 minutes

Brett Erlich and Bree Essrig reunite while sipping Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon (champagne and absinthe), then do shots of "the worst drinks on the planet." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests

Ana Kasparian
1 Episode
Ellory Smith
1 Episode