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Drinking Through the 80s Part 2 of 2: Steve Winwood's Back in the High Life

Imbibe the Vibe - April 11, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes
We round out our 2 parter on the eighties with the more urbane, yuppie side of the decade, both musically, and mixologically. Alex talks about how Patrick Bateman should have had this record as one of his featured album reviews in American psycho, while Crist misses Van Halen, and Ian and Skye e...

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Drinking Through the 80s Part 1 of 2: Van Halen's 1984

Imbibe the Vibe - March 21, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes
The Record Club tries to salvage some of the most tarnished of eighties drinks by elevating the quality of ingredients, with results ranging from creating some newfound respect for some previously maligned mixed drinks, to solidifying others in the category of 'unsalvageable.' One thing was deci...

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The Cabin Chronicles - New Cocktail Inventions & A Grab Bag of Disco

Imbibe the Vibe - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour
Skye and Alex convene in an undisclosed remote location in the Shenandoah Valley and go head to head on their ideas for riffs on classics. Sit back with some early disco from Watler Murphy and the Silver Convention, while we compare and rank Alex's "Dancing Queens Cocktail, Skye's "Final Ward" a...

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Frank Sinatra and a "Dealer's Choice" of Old School Drinks

Imbibe the Vibe - January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour
We dove into the music of Old Blue Eyes, and one of his most lush, introspective, and velvety records, 1959's "No One Cares," and did a little old-school cocktail lottery. Learn why some of the old drinks your grandpa and Frankie used to sip on by the fire have gone out of fashion, why some shou...

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Record Club 6 - Hendrix & Absinthe

Imbibe the Vibe - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
We're back to dive into one of the seminal entries in the Psychedelic Rock canon - Are You Experienced? by Jimi Hendrix. And what better mixer to is there match with these far out sounds than the dubiously hallucinogenic spirit, Absinthe. Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out t...

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Record Club 5 - Beck with a Blender

Imbibe the Vibe - September 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
We toast to the end of summer with one of our favorite backyard party albums, 1996s Odelay by Beck. The blend of styles and samples fit perfectly with frozen cocktails so we dusted off the blender and made ourselves some blended versions of of classic summer cocktails, including favorites like t...

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Record Club 4 - Funky Flavors for Prince's Purple Rain

Imbibe the Vibe - July 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
We took refuge from a summer thunder shower and listened to Prince's most successful, eclectic album, 1984's Purple Rain. Skye works his magic with some equally energetic summer concoctions, featuring effervescent and colorful riffs on the Negroni, the Cosmo, and more. Enjoy the spirits, enjoy ...

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Record Club 3 - Tequila & Queens of the Stone Age (Era Vulgaris)

Imbibe the Vibe - May 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
Appropriately recorded on Cinqo de Mayo, we dive into our favorite Desert Rock album, 2007's Era Vulgaris by Queens of the Stone Age. Skye works his magic with Tequila to deliver some unique riffs on the Paloma and the Old Fashioned, and manages to curate a tasty menu without resorting to a Marg...

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Record Club 2 - Daiquiris with the Doobies

Imbibe the Vibe - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
Be prepared for an onslaught of unsolicited Michael McDonald impression as the Club takes on the Doobie Bros' classic, 'Minute by Minute' from 1978. With the record that years later would later become known as the cornerstone album of Yacht Rock, we riff on these smooth sounds and complex arrang...

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Record Club #2 - Doobies and Daiquiris

Imbibe the Vibe - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
Be prepared for an onslaught of unsolicited Michael McDonald impression as the Club takes on the Doobie Bros' classic, 'Minute by Minute' from 1978. With the record that years later would later become known as the cornerstone album of Yacht Rock, we riff on these smooth sounds and complex arrang...

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Record Club #2 - Daiquiris with the Doobies

Imbibe the Vibe - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
Be prepared for an onslaught of unsolicited Michael McDonald impression as the Club takes on the Doobie Bros' classic, 'Minute by Minute' from 1978. With the record that years later would later become known as the cornerstone album of Yacht Rock, we riff on these smooth sounds and complex arrang...

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The Record Club Pilot Episode - Abbey Road & Gin

Imbibe the Vibe - April 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
After a long hiatus, we're relaunching with a brand new "Record Club" concept.  Instead of a genre playlist and a base-spirit, we're doing a classic album from front-to-back, without stops or repeats, and pairing the experience with a set of spirits and flavors to match. We're launching the con...

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"The French 75," a Cocktail Deconstruction

Imbibe the Vibe - March 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour
We're breaking down the scintillating and sparkly classic, the French 75, and using it as an inspiration to play with some flavors and make our own variations. Inspired by the smooth music of Bertie Higgins.

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Imbibe the Vibe Live in NYC

Imbibe the Vibe - February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
From the Imbibe the Vibe Vault, the long-overdue release of our Live Show. You'll feel like you're in the room with this intimate NYC audience as we host a listening party of Bad Business Club's critically-acclaimed 2021 release, 'Naked Neighbor,' and discuss some unique Rum and Gin concoctions ...

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Musical and Mixological Evolution (feat. QNSY)

Imbibe the Vibe - October 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
We hang out with cocktail connoisseurs, and canned cocktail entrepreneurs, Tara and Jeremy Bohen, as we travel through the history of two classics; the Cosmo and the Mojito. We take on 3 iterations of each beverage, and match them with 3 iterations of jazz standards that match the vibe of each c...

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A Very British Episode (Britpop, Beer, Pimm's, Gin, and more)

Imbibe the Vibe - August 29, 2021 18:00 - 2 hours
We're departing from our 'single spirit' approach for the first time as we explore all sorts of British beverages. Joined by our special guest Ian Burke, we sample everything from from the beer-based Snake Bite to the gin-based White Lady. And what better music to pair these delightful beverages...

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Vodka Part II & NU Disco

Imbibe the Vibe - July 27, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours
It's our year anniversary! One year ago, we kicked off this podcast talking about classic Euro Disco and some simple Vodka drinks to get the 'juices' flowing. A full year later, and thanks to your support, we're excited to re-visit the spirit and the sound from a more modern perspective. Join u...

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Rum & the Art of the Remix

Imbibe the Vibe - June 28, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours
To celebrate the release of Bad Business Club's latest single, Jackson and Alex explore the art of the remix with LA electronic artists Woolfy (Simon James) and Projections (Dan Hastie). Vibe out as we take original songs, and explore how Simon and Dan break apart the elements to create a brand ...

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PATREON PREVIEW - "The Boulevardier," a Cocktail Deconstruction

Imbibe the Vibe - June 23, 2021 01:00 - 3 minutes
Our second installation of our "Cocktail Deconstructions" special. This time we break down the classic riff on the Manhattan, the Boulevardier.  To hear the entirety of the deconstruction, check out our Patreon. For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, vis...

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Gin Infusions & Jazz Fusion

Imbibe the Vibe - June 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour
We finally tackle the spirit that Alex has been dreading since the worst hangover of his life - Gin. But thanks to Jackson's creativity behind the bar, and his ability to infuse the botanical beverage with flavors like Oolong Tea, Pear, Peach, and more, we regard it as our most refreshing episod...

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PATREON PREVIEW - "The Last Word," a Cocktail Deconstruction

Imbibe the Vibe - April 27, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes
A small sample of our monthly Cocktail Deconstructions series. This time, we break down the classic (and classy) gin drink, "The Last Word." Hear the entire episode a more bonus content by joining our Patreon feed at www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe. Have fun out there!

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Tequila & Desert Rock

Imbibe the Vibe - April 15, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours
We're ushering in the spring weather by paying tribute to a warm climate spirit and some HOT music. Join us as we dive into the desert sands of the Palm Desert Rock scene; the open landscape, mesas, and the seedy border dives that inspired bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss, With the o...

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Cocktail Deconstructions Special - The Dark and Stormy

Imbibe the Vibe - March 06, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes
On this special Patreon preview, we're debuting a new series to go along with our monthly "8 songs, 8 drinks." In this episode, we make the rum classic, the Dark and Stormy. Then, we break it down to the bare-essentials and discuss how the flavors come together to create a smooth, but not too s...

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2021 Preview - Special Episodes, Patreon Launch, and More!

Imbibe the Vibe - March 02, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes
Welcome new friends and fellow imbibers! To kick off a new year, we decided to launch a Patreon to treat our most dedicated cocktail connoisseurs to some tasty bonus content. In this episode, we sample our favorite beverages from last season, share a bit of what's in store for this season, and g...

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Bourbon & Outlaw Country

Imbibe the Vibe - February 03, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours
It's our 2021 premiere! We're talking about the spirit ya'll have been waiting for, and the music genre Jackson and I have been waiting for. Join us as we take the most quintessentially American spirit, and match it with one of the most idiomatically American music genres. We talk about the Old...

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Tiki Drinks & Yacht Rock

Imbibe the Vibe - December 21, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours
For our 2020 finale, we bring to you what you've been waiting for all year. That's right folks, it's Yacht Rock. And we pair it with the only nautically appropriate set of cocktails; Tiki Drinks. Join us for a Rum-influenced discussion on a genre that paved the way for smooth music on the AM a...

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It Was a Very Good Year - Cocktails and Music to be Thankful For

Imbibe the Vibe - November 18, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour
In this very special episode, we reflect on different versions of an old classic American Standard, "It Was a Very Good Year." Made famous by Frank Sinatra, we explore some of the other classy (and some quirky) versions of the tune, match each version with classy (and sometimes quirky) original ...

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"One Shot" HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Best Damn Bloody Mary

Imbibe the Vibe - October 26, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes
AV and JB from Bad Business teach you how to make your own Bloody Mary mix, the way Fernand Petiot (the inventor) wanted you to have it, all while listening to a spooky song by the Blasters. We talk about why the Bloody Mary is a perfect hair of the dog for a debaucherous Halloween, and, as a bo...

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Boy Band B-Sides & Brandy (with Carson Rammelt)

Imbibe the Vibe - October 08, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours
JB and AV, along with special guest Carson Rammelt explore the sweet and fruit-filled flavors of Brandy, while we listen to the low-key studio sophistication of 90s and 2000s Boy Band music. Listen as we take a deeper dive into lesser known tracks by NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and more. That's rig...

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"One Shot" Bonus Episode - The Best Damn Pina Colada (with Sam Behr)

Imbibe the Vibe - September 23, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes
In our first of many "one shot" bonus episodes, we take a single drink and a single song. For our first one, we say goodbye to summer by showing you how to make the best damn Pina Colada you'll ever have. For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www....

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