Mad Men & Tonic
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Five years after the iconic show’s final season, Kristina and Elias mix some *ostensibly* on-theme drinks, recap the episodes, and do their best to explain why Mad Men remains the greatest show of all time.
Mad Men & Tonic: Recapping Mad Men, one (workday) cocktail at a time.
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S4E1: Public Relations
May 21, 2023 20:31 - 2 hours - 129 MBMad Men & Tonic is back for Season 4! It’s S4E1, “Public Relations,” and there’s a noticeable lack of holiday spirit on Thanksgiving 1964. K&E mix New York Sours, put on their chicken Kiev ponchos, and battle through rude barking podcast guests to take stock of SCDP and a post-Draper marriage world. Plus, Kristina finds a way to save humanity from aliens AND poltergeists. (Note: Background noise settles after 15ish minutes when the “guest stars” calmed down.) https://www.instagram.com/madm...
Bonus Episode: Mad Men Exaltations, Season 3
April 23, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 72 MBIt’s awards season at Mad Men & Tonic! Mix a French 75 (or two, or three…) and send off Season 3 in style as K&E select the best and worst of Sterling Cooper’s 1963. Season 4 coming next week!! https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.liquor.com/recipes/french-75-2/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%27s_New_York_Bar Harrys NY bar https://www.harrysbar.fr/language/en/ Harry’s official site https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_MacElhone Whoever harry is https://en.wikipedia...
Bonus Episode: Listener Letters, Season 3
March 15, 2023 13:53 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In the second (and final) bonus episode before the 3rd (Annual? Biannual? Occasional?) MME’s , we delve into listener comments and insights from the internets! Including about K & E’s zodiac signs … when K tells us that while “nature is fine and all,” she’s not your usual earthy Virgo, she’d prefer to go to an art museum, look at a watercolor of a plant, and then go out to dinner. Thanks to all our listeners and fellow Mad Men obsessives for making this one p...
Bonus Episode: The Women Who Love (and Hate) Don Draper, Seasons 1 - 3
March 05, 2023 22:28 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to Mad Men & Tonic! Season 3 is in the books, and it’s time for everyone’s favorite flawed bonus episode. Kristina and Elias sit down with a bit of wine to discuss Betty and Suzanne’s relationships with Don over the course of Season 3, and look back on how they stack up against the other women in Don’s life. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kumail-nanjianis-the-x-files-files/id885275285 https://www.alabseries.com/ https://time.com/3850265/don-draper-women-chart/ https://en.w...
S3E13: Shut the Door. Have a Seat.
January 18, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! We finally made it to the episode that has it all! In S3E13, “Shut the Door. Have a Seat,” K&E mix the Grounds for Divorce cocktail and talk through the questions raised by Don’s slow motion corporate conspiracy and formation of a new family, Bobby losing Don’s cufflinks, and the shocking conclusion of Don’s childhood flashback plot line. Plus we wave bon voyage to Betty, Henry, and (only!) baby Gene as they depart for their glamorous Reno vacation! [Name we...
S3E12: The Grown-Ups
November 14, 2022 01:09 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s S3E12, “The Grown-Ups,” and the whole country’s been drinking! K & E dress up and mix Wedding Cake Cocktails to “celebrate” more Duck and Peggy, the long-awaited unraveling of a dream 1950s marriage, AND a nightmare 1960s wedding! Oh yeah they also briefly touch on the assassination of the president…But it’s not all bad! They talk a lot about Air Bud! Wiki: Ellery Queen; JFK Assassination; Oath of Office of the President of the U.S.; Walter Cronkite; Ch...
S3E11: The Gypsy and the Hobo
October 10, 2022 03:22 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic. It’s Halloween in S3E11, “The Gypsy and the Hobo,” and there’s plenty to fear. Kristina and Elias mix Old Flame cocktails in honor of Annabelle (the dog food magnate, not the possessed doll), and discuss Don’s nightmare finally coming to pass, identify the smartest character in the show, and somehow connect Roger to an infamous serial killer? Spooky indeed. Correction “Divorce in 1962, it’s bad for you” should be 1963 (but it would be equally bad for Betty i...
S3E10: The Color Blue
August 22, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBMad Men & Tonic is back yet again, and in S3E10, “The Color Blue,” Kristina and Elias mix the non-sensical Blue Envy Cocktail and prepare to celebrate Sterling Cooper’s 40th Anniversary, Betty’s hard fought victory over Don’s desk drawer, and Peggy’s much deserved Ken Cosgrove edit. As for the rest of the characters, welp, let’s just say we pour one out for their failures and brace for an exciting end to 1963. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1484249/ ...
S3E9: Wee Small Hours
July 11, 2022 23:42 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In S3E9, “Wee Small Hours,” Kristina and Elias mix White Lady cocktails (raw egg warning!) and pour one out in honor of one their favorite character’s last appearance in the show. Then, they jump right into a living embodiment of the phrase nothing good happens after 12am, as demonstrated by all of its main characters making terrible decisions. Don, making a small town smaller? Betty, hosting a fundraiser? Harry Crane having to make a decision with consequenc...
S3E8: Souvenir
May 22, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In S3E8, “Souvenir,” Kristina and Elias mix Aperol Spritzes and somehow buy tickets to Rome the same morning of the flight to join Don and Betty. K sprung E’s middle school style intro of the episode (a dictionary definition), and expands her domain of expertise to gift shop-ology, and gleefully announces the return of T-Shirt time. Plus, they discuss the moment Sally’s finally becomes a sentient character, and rue yet another horrendous CGI moment. https://...
Bonus Episode: Remembering Robert Morse, and Spinoff Rumors
April 28, 2022 03:48 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this mini episode, Kristina and Elias sit down to discuss the life and career of the recently passed Robert Morse, their favorite Bert Cooper moments, and their feelings on the reemergence of Mad Men spinoff rumors, started by Sally Draper herself! https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Morse https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607666/ (Robert Morse) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV7efxS7N3o (Ida Blankenship’s Obituary) https://www.youtube.com/watch...
S3E7: Seven Twenty Three
April 18, 2022 03:11 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In S3E7, “Seven Twenty Three,” Kristina and Elias serve up some Apple Pie Cocktails and mourn the end of the Don’s contract-free era. While they try not to stare directly into an eclipse, they can’t look away as Don, Betty, and Peggy all make…interesting relationship decisions. Plus, K & E pick their Mount Crustmore of favorite pies. [Reposting: original audio had echo issue!] https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.amazon.com/Betty-Crockers-H...
S3E6: Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency
March 07, 2022 05:31 - 3 hours - 189 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! Special episodes call for special guests, and in S3E6, “Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency,” Kristina and Elias’ good friend Brit drops by to watch them drink Tom & Jerrys, give Guy McKendrick a proper send off, and illuminate her and Kristina’s childhood adventures. No limbs were lost in the recording of this podcast, but we certainly had to lop off a number of specific references to people Brit and Kristina went to high school with. (A correction about 2 ...
S3E5: The Fog
February 04, 2022 02:54 - 2 hours - 113 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s S3E5, “The Fog” and Gene has already returned, albeit in baby form. To alleviate the prolonged hospital stay, K & E (kind of) mix Penicillin cocktails and try to solve the biggest and most important mysteries afoot: Who is real and who is not? Who is stealing office supplies? Should you shake a vending machine? https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/penicillin_cocktail/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medgar_Eve...
S3E4: The Arrangements
January 13, 2022 05:03 - 1 hour - 96 MBIt’s S3E4, “The Arrangements,” which can only mean one thing: Jai Alai! K & E concoct Jai Alai Special Cocktails in anticipation of the arrival of Pete’s friend Hoho and his plans to change the wide world of sports. Then, in between mangling the history of 20th Century Papal Succession and serious arguments regarding daddy issues vs. father problems and effective lawyering, K & E wave goodbye to a...short-lived but long-living memorable character. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ ...
S3E3: My Old Kentucky Home
December 13, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s Season 3 Episode 3, “My Old Kentucky Home,” and we all know what that means. K & E mix multiple Woodford Spires and get ready to discuss…well..THAT scene. Thank god there’s so much more to discuss in this episode, as K & E quiz each other on drug nicknames and the 1963 Kentucky Derby, dig in deep on country clubs and Kirsten Dunst’s filmography, and name their own champion thoroughbreds. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://en.wikipedia.or...
S3E2: Love Among the Ruins
October 24, 2021 23:32 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBWelcome to Mad Men & Tonic! In S3E2, “Love Among the Ruins,” there's no Ann-Margaret here, just K&E singing poorly, mixing MayDay Rum Cocktails, and justifying their completely planned not at all unintentional summer vacation from podcasting. Then they dive right into the usual fare of misquoting Shakespeare, and engaging into spirited discussions of the worst television parents and the best scenes involving marble statues. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.thespruceeat...
S3E1: Out of Town
September 21, 2021 01:59 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In S3E1, “Out of Town,” we return from summer break by mixing London Fog cocktails and assessing the changes to Sterling Cooper following last season’s British Invasion. Then, we briefly discuss raincoats before getting into the real “business” on Don and Sal’s trip to Baltimore. And yes, we’ve got a whole summer’s worth of tangents and digressions packed into this one. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/reci...
Bonus Episode: Mad Men Exaltations, Season 2
July 05, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 70 MBWithout further ado, the Second M.M.E.’s have arrived! With the help of Moscow Mule Mimosas, Kristina and Elias revisit all of Season 2 to hand out their awards for the best, worst, and just plain weirdest of an epic Season. Plus, they make another fresh batch of terrible puns, break some terrible news to their past and future guests, and yes, even sing a bit. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ Episode cites/links: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-i...
Bonus Episode: Listener Letters, Seasons 1 & 2
May 25, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMad Men & Tonic is back again! In Season 2’s second BONUS, K&E discuss some listener comments they received at the podcast Instagram account, @madmenandtonic, and thanks to the listeners they cover a lot a ground. Best Don Draper adversary? Check. Best Mad Men characters in other shows? Check. Potential spinoffs and theme songs? Yep. Vending machine food in cartoons? Somehow, that too. Plus, Elias fails sex ed and Kristina meticulously recaps her other favorite show. Listeners cited: Autum...
Bonus Episode: The Women Who Love (and Hate) Don Draper, Seasons 1 - 2
May 09, 2021 20:20 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIt’s Award Season at Mad Men & Tonic! I n this BONUS episode, we revisit our power ranking of the women in Don’s love life (at least the ones that us viewers know of). We make some terrible puns, debate Bobbie Barrett and Tilden Katz, and discuss how hotness differs by geographic region. Plus, a bonus ranking of the worst things thrown out a window on the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mad-men-tonic/message
S2E13: Meditations in an Emergency
April 19, 2021 04:27 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWelcome back to MM&T! It’s S2E13, “Meditations in an Emergency,” and the world (and season two) is ending! The Cuban Missile Crisis is upon us, so Kristina and Elias mix the classic Cuban El Presidente cocktail as they watch the characters shoot their shot since time is running out (Drink lesson @ 1:05; history lesson at 3:28. Then, K&E delve into nuclear family dynamics (or lack thereof), finally chalk a point to Betty in the extra-marital arms race, and watch in awe as Peggy shreds everyon...
S2E12: The Mountain King
March 30, 2021 02:03 - 2 hours - 123 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s S2E12, “The Mountain King,” aka, when Mad Men’s men react poorly to disempowerment. K&E mix too many Hurricanes and erupt with a geyser of new podcast ideas, even though they can barely handle this one. (Drink lesson at 1:20; episode discussion at 5:27). The rest of this one is filled with lessons: Kristina teaches Elias about the miracle of life, Elias teaches Kristina a new word, and nobody teaches either of them how to do math or read Tarot cards. Plu...
S2E11: The Jet Set PART 2 (feat. friend of the pod, Claire Last Name Redacted!)
March 11, 2021 01:54 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThe British are coming! Welcome to Part 2 of S2E11, “The Jet Set!” Elias notes a few quick corrections, and then we dive right back into Don’s California life with our dear friend Claire, and just like the nomads, this episode is nothing but class. The trio discuss the Los Angeles way of life, their tastes in modern literature, and of course, the British. Plus, Claire gives us her etiquette rules when it comes to swimming pools at parties, alcohol, and recounts a memorable experience cut...
S2E11: The Jet Set PART 1 (feat. friend of the pod, Claire Last Name Redacted!)
March 02, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! On S2E11, Part 1, we welcome a dear friend to the podcast, where she absolutely laps us in her analysis of the show, and we are left with heat stroke, floating in a beautiful Palm Springs pool. Over Campari Margaritas, we discuss her background with the show, her love of California, and her background in podcasting before podcasting was cool. (Introductory conversation at 0:33, drink at 13:30). Then, we talk about a continuity error pointed out by friend of t...
S2E10: The Inheritance
February 22, 2021 06:17 - 1 hour - 88 MBWelcome back to MM&T! On S2E10, “The Inheritance,” Kristina and Elias have recovered from the previous two-parter. Elias finally gets to use the pod to justify buying one of his bar cart “white whales” Green Chartreuse, as the two mix prohibition-era Last Word cocktails (drink lesson at 1:30). Then they read a statement from their DE correspondent, debate which rat pack member is least fit for California, and try to figure out what kind of baby deserves anything…anything from Tiffany’s. ...
Bonus Episode: The Cutting Room Floor, S2E9 (Outtakes)
February 10, 2021 00:37 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThe messiest moments of the 4-hour recording session of S2E9 Parts 1 & 2. Elias discusses our goals to get from 238 to 239 million listeners, Kristina gets the Skittle hiccups, and Andy advises that only he and Elias have dibs on singing Smash Mouth. Listen at your peril. https://www.instagram.com/madmenandtonic/ https://stetson.com/ (Stetsons, beautiful high-quality hats that do not literally cost $10,000) https://westegg.com/inflation/ (Not Nest Egg) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
S2E9: Six Month Leave PART 2 (feat. Friend of the Pod, Andy last name redacted!)
February 08, 2021 00:41 - 1 hour - 82 MBWelcome to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s the Rum-tinuation, Part 2 of S2E9, “Six Month Leave,” and welp, this one got out of hand. K&E and Andy <last name redacted> are still drinking Manhattans, are still discussing…ahem…anatomy, and even start singing. Plus, Hurricane Jane hits five stars, and K&E and Andy ruin every single game and category on the pod. Buckle up, this one’s getting its own blooper reel… S2E9: https://madmen.fandom.com/wiki/Six_Month_Leave https://www.imdb.com/title/tt111806...
S2E9: Six Month Leave PART 1 (feat. Friend of the Pod, Andy last name redacted!)
January 25, 2021 04:40 - 1 hour - 100 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s S2E9, “Six Months Leave,” which is only slightly longer than this special two part ep! To send off Rumsen in style, K & E invite their great friend and New York Correspondent (via Portland, OR) Andy <last name redacted>, to make Manhattan cocktails and discuss an episode of a show he’s never seen before (guest introduction at 1:04; drink at 9:13; Andy's musings on the title at 14:33). In Part I, the three of them introduce the “30 Year Old White Man ...
S2E8: A Night to Remember
January 14, 2021 07:03 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! Kristina and Elias kick off 2021 (a bit late, per us) with S2E8, “A Night to Remember,” an ep that definitely doesn’t leave any room for the Holy Ghost. K&E mix Snakebite and Blacks (using Heineken Beer and snake sounds, of course), and dive in to the dinner party and its aftermath that end the happy days in the Draper home. Kristina reluctantly deprives the listeners of an awkward high school story, and the two praise Sally’s mothering skills of her own m...
S2E7: The Gold Violin
December 30, 2020 07:55 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic. In honor of S2E7, The Gold Violin, Kristina and Elias mix Gold Cadillacs, even though Car Dad Don would never let them even drink water in his new car (drink lesson at 0:23). Meteorologist Elias retracts his previous forecast and downgrades Hurricane Jane to Tropical Storm Jane, but doubles down on his belief that Kristina was born in a log cabin (episode recap & discussion at 5:20). So settle in, swaddle your babies in cigar leaves, and enjoy as we discus...
S2E6: Maidenform
December 22, 2020 08:58 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! It’s S2E6, “Maidenform,” and Kristina and Elias must make clear that no listener should consider its content legal advice. K&E knock back some Fresh Cherry Bourbon Cocktails, and scroll through January Jones’ insta (it won’t be the last time…) (drink lesson at 0:43, episode discussion & recap at 2:35). Plus, the two condemn Duck for betraying the Dads and Dogs trope, and it’s yet another edition of “Kristina’s Feminist Sighs.” Instagrams: https://www.instag...
S2E5: The New Girl
December 14, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic. In S2E5, “The New Girl,” Kristina and Elias mix Sex on the Beach cocktails in honor of Don and Bobbi’s beach trip that never was and the arrival of Hurricane Jane Siegel (drink lesson at 0:36, episode recap & discussion at 6:15). Kristina takes advantage of Joan’s engagement to reminisce about her own bachelorette party and wedding planning, and it wouldn’t be an episode of MM&T if Elias didn’t tell an apocryphal historical anecdote, this time about George ...
S2E4: Three Sundays
December 07, 2020 00:04 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWelcome back! This week on Mad Men & Tonic, Kristina and Elias mix Bloody Mary’s and sit down to discuss S2E4, “Three Sundays.” Kristina grumbles about why vodka is only ok to drink before 5pm if it’s in a Bloody Mary, and then doubles down on the “hot priest” trope, including bleach blonde Edward Norton in an obscure 2000s film (drink lesson at 1:17, episode recap and discussion at 4:05). Then they dive into Don’s indecipherable American Airlines pitch, discuss Raisin Bran’s proper place...
S2E3: The Benefactor
November 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! Better late than never! In S2E3, “The Benefactor,” Kristina and Elias make Dubonnet cocktails, shove their faces into bags of chips, and debate whether commercials can ever be funny. (Drink lesson at 1:07; episode recap and discussion at 5:13). Plus, they start a true crime podcast within the podcast, wonder whether Don Draper is the original American Psycho, and egregiously spoil a movie from 1951. Follow us and our cocktails on Instagram: https://www.ins...
S2E2: Flight 1
November 09, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In S2E2, “Flight 1,” Kristina and Elias mix Tom Collinses(?) and buckle up for a real downer of an episode (Drink Lesson at 1:39). As they attempt to cope with plane crashes, neglected children, and the general cruelty of some of their favorite characters, very important issues arise (Episode Recap and Discussion at 4:47). What is the appropriate age to teach your child to mix your drinks? How much money can you actually spend on oysters, club memberships...
S2E1: For Those Who Think Young
October 29, 2020 05:43 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBSeason 2 has arrived! In S2E1, “For Those Who Think Young,” Kristina and Elias settle back in and make Raspberry Champagne Floats and Stingers (drink lesson starting at 2:31) before jumping ahead over a year to Valentine’s Day 1962 (episode recap & discussion starting at 5:28). Kristina presents her Mt. Rushmore of Holidays and recalls a fond college memory. Then, Kristina and Elias celebrate Sterling’s return, discuss the different types of horse people, and try to parse Jackie Kennedy’s s...
Bonus Episode: Mad Men Exaltations, Season 1
October 06, 2020 03:32 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBWelcome to the Inaugural Mad Men Exaltations (the M.M.E.’s)! Kristina and Elias record live from their apartment, try to ignore the angry dog next door, and sip on 24 Carat Cocktails (drink lesson at 2:24) as they bring you an award show that nobody asked for (starting at 4:52)! They dish out their Season 1 exaltations, discuss unanswered questions and what ifs, and play a quick round of “Does this Commercial Make Kristina Cry?” Does your favorite actor/character win an MME? There's only...
Bonus Episode: The Women Who Love (and Hate) Don Draper, Season 1
September 17, 2020 02:11 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back to Mad Men & Tonic! In this Season 1 BONUS episode, Kristina and Elias take a break from the fancy cocktails to drink a bit of wine and rank the characters that make the show turn, Don’s romantic partners! Plus, Elias issues his first hot take retraction. (Also, Kristina was right, Don's bonus was $2,500 - would have been a helluva trip to Paris, at $77,740 today). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mad-men-tonic/message
S1E13: The Wheel
September 08, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWelcome to the Season Finale of Mad Men (& Tonic)! *** Apparently, we recorded without the mic actually being set up, so the audio is a little bumpy as other background sounds were picked up and attempts to edit them out were only partially successful - sorry! It improves some after the first 15 minutes or so. Pour a drink and buckle in! *** S1E13 is a landmark and a celebration, and we mix an artisan cocktail called The Wheel in honor of...well, you know...the episode title (drink at 2:...
S1E12: Nixon v. Kennedy (ft. Friend of the Pod, Taylor last name redacted!)
August 16, 2020 22:45 - 2 hours - 138 MBIt’s election day and as you can see by the run time we count every single vote ourselves. Kristina and Elias couldn’t shoulder the burden of such a world-changing event, in the show and in real life, by themselves. So they enlist one of their best good friends Taylor (introduction at start of episode) to join them over multiple rounds of Grasshoppers (drink lesson at 4:17). They discuss the pros and cons of crème de menthe, wrap their heads around Kinsey’s play, and debate whether flowers...
S1E11: Indian Summer
August 03, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBWelcome back for S1E11 - Indian Summer! It’s a hot one, and Kristina and Elias mix Brandy Alexanders (drink lesson starts at 1:12), have a robust conversation about Foghorn Leghorn, and delve into an episode chock full o’ stereotypes and caricatures, title included (episode discussion/recap starts at 6:07). The lovestruck mistress, the witty southerner, sweaty Richard Nixon, the mysterious handsome door-to-door salesman, and of course the “multi-purpose” features of the washing machine. Y...
S1E10: Long Weekend
July 28, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBAaaannd Mad Men & Tonic has hit double digits! In our recap of S1E10 - Long Weekend, Kristina and Elias nearly give themselves coronaries drinking Evil Twin Martinis (drink lesson begins at 0:49), and getting through the drama of the episode (episode recap/discussion begins at 4:57). They channel that “get up and go” energy to dive into a truly classic episode, complete with multiple references to “riding bareback,” an introduction to the R-E-A-L Betty Draper, and a touching moment between R...
S1E9: Shoot
July 22, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWelcome to Mad Men & Tonic, S1E9: “Shoot” ! Kristina and Elias test out their new microphone and mix Colorado Bulldogs (Drink lesson starts at 2:06) to honor Coca Cola’s and McCann Erickson’s borderline sociopathic pursuit of the Draper family (episode discussion/recap starts at 3:33). Pour a few sweet drinks as Kristina and Elias ponder Betty’s Italian exploits, identify the worst-shot scene in Mad Men history, and accidentally allude to some pretty significant spoilers (SKIP 26:50 - 27:10 ...
S1E8: The Hobo Code
July 13, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBAnd we’re back after the holiday for Season 1: Episode 8, The Hobo Code. Kristina opens with a heartfelt apology for even suggesting that a Mad Men episode might be not fantastic (the nerve…). Then, Kristina and Elias throw together some Negroni’s (drink lesson begins at 1:59; episode discussion begins at 4:30) question Pete’s athletic ability, and get a brief and unwanted history lesson on Ayn Rand. Join us as we warm our hands over Don’s searing memories of childhood and his absolute ro...
S1E7: Red in the Face
June 29, 2020 00:32 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBWelcome to S1E7, Red in the Face! In honor of the Don Draper Revenge Tour ’60, Kristina and Elias live up to the episode name by having their own 3 vodka martini lunch. Drink lesson starts at 0:41; episode discussion/recap starts at 5:54. Then they stumble their way through the episode and address (though might not answer) some very important questions: who is the ugliest president? Why do people call Pete Humps the Camel? Is Hildy short for an actual name? --- Send in a voice messag...
S1E6: Babylon
June 22, 2020 22:11 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWelcome to S1E6, Babylon! Is your bed made of money? We didn’t think so, so you’ll just have to settle for listening to our podcast. Kristina and Elias make two very different styles of Mai Tai and discuss Canadian Donuts (the one we could not remember was Tim Hortons) among other subjects. Drink lesson starts at 0:41; episode discussion starts at 7:46. Corrections: Some suspect that Ethel Rosenberg, not Julius Rosenberg, was the one who did not have involvement in the crimes but wh...
S1E5: 5G
June 15, 2020 04:50 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBWelcome to S1E5, 5G. We’re caffeinating you up for this one with an espresso martini so you don’t miss any of the action (drink lesson starts at 1:03, episode discussion starts at 8:44). Why does everything important happen at diners in TV shows? This episode is also a real masterclass in nice things to say to someone about their short story when you don’t actually like it. And oh yeah, by the way, virginity is a social construct. Mad Men Carousel: The Complete Critical Companion by Matt Zo...
S1E4: New Amsterdam
June 09, 2020 22:51 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIt has been a tough couple weeks for the world, and Elias and Kristina share their thoughts (link to resources list below & in instagram bio). Then, in S1E4, “New Amsterdam,” the couple chokes down two different Amsterdam-style drinks made with Genever (drink lesson at 7:34) and take on Pete and Betty’s attempts to cope with their new worlds (recap starts at 13:00). They weigh in on the old money vs. new money parenting style, locks of neighborhood mom hair as childhood currency, and learn...
S1E3: The Marriage of Figaro
May 31, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWelcome to S1E3, The Marriage of Figaro. Tis the season for pretending to throw your child a birthday party so you can drink with your friends. In honor of that hallowed tradition, Kristina and Elias mix Mint Juleps (drink lesson starts at 0:47), and discuss the episode within an episode format (recap/discussion starts at 4:32), whether all high end department stores allow packs of patrol dogs to run around every night after close, and whether a Sara Lee cake is an adequate substitute for a ...