Toasting the Classics
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDave and Clint talk about classic books, movies and other works while sampling adult beverages inspired by those works.
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Episodes
The Three Body Problem- Liu Cixin 2008
July 12, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBDave McArthur and Bill Hodges discuss the 2008 novel The Three Body Problem while sipping baiju.
The Sands of Iwo Jima- John Wayne and Flamethrowers
June 18, 2024 15:09 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1949 war epic The Sands of Iwo Jima while drinking bourbon.
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test- Tom Wolfe
May 28, 2024 15:19 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur get back into the live podcasting studio to record a discussion of Tom Wolfe's book The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test while drinking vodka and Kool-Aid.
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
May 08, 2024 19:32 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the 1968 album At Folsom Prison while sipping beer in brown bottles. There might also be some discussion of Live at San Quentin due to a totally understandable and forgivable mishap. Dave McArthur assures you that he later listened to At Folsom Prison and it was a bona fide banger and classic that slaps for sure!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail- It's only a Podcast!
March 19, 2024 15:02 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Kevin Doyle, Bill Hodges, and Chris Gragg for a lively discussion of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Once Upon a Time in the West- Quit Dawdling and Shoot the Guy Already
March 05, 2024 18:12 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink bourbon and discuss the 1968 critical darling western Once Upon a Time in the West.
T.S. Eliot's "The Wasteland"- Ezra Pound, Dante, and Shakespeare Walk Into a Poem
February 06, 2024 17:45 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink gin martini cocktails while discussing the epic modernist poem "The Wasteland".
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- Kanye West "One of the Best Podcasts of All Time, Of All Time!"
January 23, 2024 16:55 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy while drinking Hennessey.
Rosemary’s Baby- Happy New Year, Year One That Is!
January 03, 2024 19:46 - 1 hour - 91 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Kevin Doyle and Chris Gragg to drink vodka blush cocktails and discuss the 1968 film Rosemary's Baby.
The Endless Summer- With Thanks to Great King Neptune
December 12, 2023 16:36 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Surfer on Acid cocktails while discussing the 1964 blockbuster documentary The Endless Summer.
Beverly Hills Cop- Super Cops, Scotch, and Soda
November 28, 2023 18:13 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg to discuss the 1984 blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop while drinking Axel Foley's favorite drink, scotch and soda.
The Seventh Seal
November 14, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 106 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Joe Iglesias and Chris Gragg to drink akvavit and discuss the 1958 film The Seventh Seal.
On the Road- Jack Kerouac Part Two
October 31, 2023 17:20 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier conclude their discussion of Jack Kerouac's novel On the Road while finishing their Rusty Nail cocktails.
On the Road- Jack Kerouac Part One
October 17, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1957 novel On the Road while drinking rusty nail cocktails.
The Big Lebowski- the Podcast Abides
September 26, 2023 16:17 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBDave McArthur welcomes guests Chris Gragg and Bill Hodges to discuss the 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski while drinking White Russians.
U2- The Joshua Tree
September 12, 2023 15:57 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1987 album The Joshua Tree while drinking Irish whiskey.
The Three Musketeers- Alexandre Dumas
August 29, 2023 15:08 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg to discuss the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas while drinking Anjou wine.
Dr. No (1962) The Film This Time
August 15, 2023 16:42 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink vodka martinis and discuss the original James Bond Film, Dr. No.
Dr. No- Ian Fleming Podcast Ineffective Against Flamethrower
August 01, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 96 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss Ian Fleming's novel Dr. No while drinking gin and tonic cocktails.
Disintegration-The Cure (1989) Definitely their best album
July 04, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Cure cocktails (triple sec, vodka, and lime juice) while discussing the 1989 Cure album Disintegration.
Annie Hall- a comedy masterpiece from the problematic Woody Allen
June 20, 2023 17:43 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1977 Best Picture Winner Annie Hall while drinking chilled white wine from plastic cups.
48 Hours- Buddy Cop Movie with no Buddy Cops
June 06, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg and Bill Hodges to drink Black Russians and discuss the 1982 action/comedy film 48 Hours starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte. Black Russians are vodka mixed with kahlua.
Neuromancer- William Gibson (1984)
May 24, 2023 14:53 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss William Gibson's 1984 novel Neuromancer while drinking Kirin Ichiban lager.
Even Worse- Weird Al Yankovic
May 09, 2023 15:14 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink blueberry daiquiris and discuss the album Even Worse and the broader career of Weird Al Yankovic.
Terminator- the1984 original
April 25, 2023 14:28 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBClint Lanier and David McArthur drink Arnold Schwarzenegger cocktails while discussing the 1984 original Terminator film.
The Outsiders- S.E. Hinton
March 29, 2023 14:35 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Outsiders cocktails and discuss the 1967 novel of the same name by S.E. Hinton.
Ok Computer- Radiohead
March 14, 2023 16:25 - 56 minutes - 78 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1997 Radiohead album OK Computer while drinking cheap wine.
Batman- 1989
February 28, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink champagne like millionaire playboys while discussing the 1989 blockbuster Batman.
Into the Wild- Jon Krakauer
February 07, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBDave McArthur and guest host Bill Hodges discuss the 1992 Nonfiction bestseller Into the Wild while sipping bourbon.
Tortilla Flat- John Steinbeck: Serious and Concentrated Conversation
January 24, 2023 19:44 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink either cheap red wine or grappa while discussing the 1935 John Steinbeck novel Tortilla Flat.
The Guns of Navarone- Plummeting Nazi corpse! Drink!
January 11, 2023 16:19 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBGuest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg join Dave McArthur to drink ouzo and discuss the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone.
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
December 27, 2022 16:09 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink cheap American beer (simulating Duff) and discuss the first episode of The Simpsons.
Parasite 2019 Best Picture Winner
December 06, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss Parasite, the 2019 Best Picture Winner while drinking soju.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
November 22, 2022 17:28 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Singapore Slings and discuss the 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Nirvana- Nevermind
November 08, 2022 15:28 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink lumberjack cocktails and reminisce about the 1991 album Nevermind by Nirvana.
Carrie- Stephen King 1974
October 18, 2022 18:28 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie while drinking root beer rum cocktails.
To the Lighthouse- Virginia Woolf with Talisker scotch
September 27, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 86 MBDave McArthur and guest host Jay Schweig drink Talisker scotch from the Isle of Skye while discussing the 1927 Virginia Woolf novel To the Lighthouse.
Godzilla 1954 (Not Yet the King of Monsters)
September 13, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 85 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink sake and discuss the Godzilla film that started it all.
The Dark Knight Returns- Frank Miller 1986
August 23, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink screwdrivers and discuss Frank Miller's 1986 graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns.
Inside Llewyn Davis- King Midas’ Idiot Brother
August 03, 2022 15:01 - 1 hour - 85 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Joe Iglesias and Chris Gragg to drink whiskey sour cocktails and discuss the 2013 Coen Brothers' film Inside Llewyn Davis.
The Talking Heads- Stop Making Sense
July 19, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense starring The Talking Heads and directed by Jonathan Demme while drinking bourbon.
The Longest Day- Newcastle Brown Ale for the Troops (1962)
July 06, 2022 01:48 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Newcastle Brown Ale and discuss the 1962 war epic The Longest Day.
The Caves of Steel- Isaac Asimov (1954)
June 21, 2022 14:36 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg to discuss the 1954 science fiction novel The Caves of Steel while drinking Steel Reserve malt liquor (the lengths we go to for a pun).
A Wrinkle in Time- Madeline L’Engle 1962
May 31, 2022 14:03 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur revisit the 1962 children's novel A Wrinkle in Time while drinking rum and hot cocoa... in summer.
The Hobbit- 1974 Audio Version with Nicol Williamson
May 18, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBDave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg and Kevin Doyle to drink English style bitter beer and discuss the merits of the 1974 Audio version of The Hobbit, written by JRR Tolkien and narrated by Nicol Williamson.
Apple’s ”1984”- The Commercial that Changed the World
May 04, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Jack Rose cocktails and discuss the impacts of Apple's 1984 commercial introducing their Macintosh computer.
Smoke Signals- Dave McArthur and Bill Hodges Fistfight in Heaven
April 19, 2022 15:57 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBDave McArthur and Bill Hodges drink craft beer and discuss the 1998 film Smoke Signals.
Edgar Allan Poe- Gothic Tales and Awesome Beer
April 12, 2022 16:39 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBDave McArthur and Larry Andrews (of the Square Peg Podcast) discuss the works of Edgar Allan Poe and drink Left Hand Milk Stout
Red Dawn- Wolverines!!
March 29, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBClint Lanier and Dave McArthur share a few glasses of Jim Beam bourbon and talk about the 1984 war fiction film Red Dawn.
Dr. Seuss- Do We Toast Them, Do We Pan Them, Should We Take These Books and Ban Them?
March 22, 2022 16:24 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBDave McArthur and Clint Lanier mix up gin and tonics and discuss three early, controversial works by Dr. Seuss: And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, McElligot's Pool, and If I Ran the Zoo.