Latest Smoothie Podcast Episodes
Give It A Shot - Pinhook High Proof Bourbon vs Stagg Jr Bourbon
AboutBeverages Podcast - April 07, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWith National Beer Day looming in the not too distant future, we decided we needed to take a break from having beers on our Thursday Night show on Twitch.tv. For our show on the last day of March, we opened with a couple of hard Kombuchas, which were tasty and then moved on to bourbon. Some bourb...
VZ 407: Vegan Life Coach, Ella Magers, on Being a Sexy Fit Vegan
Vegetarian Zen - April 03, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we welcome Ella Magers of Sexy Fit Vegan. Ella has been a dedicated vegan since the age of 7 and is on a mission to transform the culture of the vegan movement from the inside out. We talk to talk to Ella about what it was like becoming vegan at su...
Give It A Shot - Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA vs Bell's Brewery Hopslam Double IPA
AboutBeverages Podcast - March 31, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAfter having somewhat of an unintentional hiatus, beer has been back in a big way the last few weeks on our Thursday Night live shows on Twitch. Some of them have already made their way into podcast form while others can be enjoyed via our YouTube channel where we upload the entire episode every ...
Interview Hostage / Indians in Sports / Gay Dogs + more!
Topical Smoothie - March 30, 2022 00:16 - 35 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week.
Give It A Shot - New Anthem Beer Project Burning Cities Red IPA
AboutBeverages Podcast - March 24, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the years since we recorded our first episode of About Beverages, we have had the good fortune of trying more beverages than we can count. From coffee (the first podcast 13 years ago) to beer to spirits and all things in between, we continue to seek out new categories and re-visit our favorite...
VZ 406: New In Plant-Based News (March 2022)
Vegetarian Zen - March 20, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsLarissa and Vickie discuss 3 recent articles impacting the plant-based industry.
Give It A Shot - The Bruery Pour Me S'More Imperial Pastry Stout
AboutBeverages Podcast - March 17, 2022 22:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor a few years now, one of our favorite breweries has been The Bruery. Located in Southern California and cleverly named by incorporating the founder Patrick Rue’s last name, they are always churning out delicious beers of all styles. On a recent trip to California to pick up some pre ordered it...
Head Famous / 311 Operator / Snake Farm Murder Mystery + more
Topical Smoothie - March 17, 2022 06:15 - 35 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week. Follow us on socials for updates on live shows and buy Shanna's book at; NothingButaBitchBook.com
VZ 405: 10 Immune-Boosting Meals That Will Make Your Body Happy!
Vegetarian Zen - March 06, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsAs we write this in February 2022, the world is experiencing a pandemic and many people are concerned with keeping themselves as healthy as possible. It’s important to make sure our immune systems are functioning at their best. This is especially true for people with pre-existing conditions; expo...
Snitchcraft / Parallel Problems / Baby Opens Fire + more!
Topical Smoothie - March 01, 2022 01:03 - 32 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week. Follow their social medias for live show details and buy Shanna's book at: www.nothingbutabitchbook.com
Give It A Shot - Highland Park Cask Strength Release No 1
AboutBeverages Podcast - February 24, 2022 12:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBack when we did audio only podcasts, we did a two-part episode on scotch. For our first serious exposure to this type of whiskey we were fortunate enough to have an experienced guide, Fitz, to help us navigate through 10 different expressions of the golden elixir. Not only did he share his knowl...
VZ 404: 9 Tips For An Amazing Vegan Wedding
Vegetarian Zen - February 20, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsLarissa and I were married in 2015 (we’ve been together since 2002). We’ve discussed our wedding here and there on this show but we thought it might be a good time to discuss how we had a vegan wedding without people even realizing that it was vegan! As things are starting to open (with the c...
Give It A Shot - Trader Joe's Reserve Merlot Sonoma Valley 2020
AboutBeverages Podcast - February 17, 2022 12:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBack in 2004, a movie came out that altered the fortunes of a grape varietal and not for the better. The movie was Sideways and the varietal was Merlot. The movie centers around two friends, Miles and Jack, who take a road trip through the Santa Ynez Valley shortly before Jack is about to be marr...
A Naughty Nun / Q's Greatest Victory / Cold Hoes + more!
Topical Smoothie - February 15, 2022 19:25 - 43 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week. Follow Shanna and Jeff on social media and buy Shanna's book at; www.nothingbutabitchbook.com
VZ 403: Plan To Eat Is The Best Meal Planning App We’ve Tried! Here’s Why
Vegetarian Zen - February 06, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsPlan to Eat is definitely our favorite meal-planning app by far. In this review, we’ll explain some of the great features that have kept us loyal Plan to Eat customers for years.
Give It A Shot - Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon
AboutBeverages Podcast - January 27, 2022 12:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLast week we ventured into uncharted territory as we tried an alcohol-free bourbon. We quickly found out that we have yet to develop an appreciation for that beverage category. We will eventually try another offering of that ilk but for this week's show we decided to return to the type of bourbon...
Covid Dick / Teenage Truckers / Missing Monkeys + more!
Topical Smoothie - January 24, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week. Get Shanna's book @ www.NothingButaBitchBook.com And follow our socials for live shows!
VZ 402: Malibu Mylk with Brittany Fuisz
Vegetarian Zen - January 23, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Brittany Fuisz, CEO and Founder of Malibu Mylk, a sustainable, allergen-free alternative milk. We talk to Brittany about her background, how she created Malibu Mylk, and also, let you know where you can find MM. Brittany also has a ge...
Give It A Shot - Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon
AboutBeverages Podcast - January 20, 2022 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe featured beverage for this episode represents another first for us at About Beverages. After almost 14 years you might think we would be out of firsts, but that is not the case. Fortunately the beverage universe is vast and ever changing and there are still far flung corners for us to discove...
VZ 401: Veggie-Only Burgers with Jason Rosenbaum of Actual Veggie
Vegetarian Zen - January 09, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsVegetarian Zen LOVES to celebrate awesome plant-based businesses because we think they are a big part of what helps make life easier for vegetarians and vegans while also helping to show those who aren’t vegetarian or vegan that life is without meat is possible and, in fact, can be quite delicio...
Prehistoric Sex / Jarring Farts / Derulo for MVP + more
Topical Smoothie - January 07, 2022 23:19 - 43 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the week.
Give It A Shot - Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo Tequila Aged in Scotch, Sherry and Brandy Barrels
AboutBeverages Podcast - January 07, 2022 01:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs Eddie Murphy once said in the movie Trading Places, “Merry New Year!” If you prefer the more traditional greeting than we wish you a “Happy New Year,” even though it is a few days late. We hope you had a great holiday season and that your 2022 is off to a wonderful start. We are going to kick ...
Anthrax is Back / CPR From The Top Rope / Sexy camels + more!
Topical Smoothie - January 01, 2022 02:24 - 40 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the month.
Anthrax is Back / CPR From The Top Rope / Sexy camels + more!
Topical Smoothie - January 01, 2022 02:24 - 40 minutesInterracial comedy couple @ShannaChristmas and @JeffWiles read between the headlines of the month.
Give It A Shot - Frey Ranch Distillers Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof
AboutBeverages Podcast - December 30, 2021 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs impossible as it may seem, this will be the last podcast we release for the year 2021. We have other shows that will be released in 2022 that were recorded this year, including our 4th Annual Listener Appreciation Podcast, but with this episode we bid goodbye to yet another year. We have enjoy...
VZ 400: Celebrating 400 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen
Vegetarian Zen - December 26, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsIn this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we celebrate 400 episodes! Larissa and I discuss what we've learned, some of our favorite episodes, and what the future holds for Vegetarian Zen.
Give It A Shot - Rye Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing
AboutBeverages Podcast - December 22, 2021 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe release of this episode represents our triumphant return to Thursday night podcasting after more than a one month hiatus. For a variety of reasons, one of them predictable (Thanksgiving), one of them planned well in advance (medical procedure), and one of them an unfortunate reality in our wo...
VZ 399: 14 Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Recipes
Vegetarian Zen - December 12, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsThe holiday season is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! For me, it's always meant Christmas Eve with family, friends, and a great Christmas meal. Contrary to many stereotypes, being a vegan or vegetarian doesn't mean missing out on a great dinner! Here are 14 vegan and vegetarian Christmas ...
VZ 398: 20 Vegan Costco Finds That Make The Membership Worth It!
Vegetarian Zen - November 28, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsRecently, a Costco opened up just down the street from our house and we were SUPER excited! In this episode of the podcast, we share 20 awesome vegan Costco finds that make the price of membership TOTALLY worth it! Check out links to the products we discuss in the show notes.
Give It A Shot - Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
AboutBeverages Podcast - November 24, 2021 11:00 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor our final episode before Thanksgiving we will be trying the Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Several of our listeners had suggested this as great value bourbon (around $20) that could be enjoyed straight and used as a mixer. Since that is a combination we are always on the lookout...