Cheers to You

This week, Elliot sits down for another #PodCrossover with musician, badass, and host of the Artfinix podcast "In the Green Room", Stephanie Fravel. It’s an episode about the highs and lows of performance, all while enjoying some refreshing gin spritzers.ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheers to You will be going on an indefinite hiatus following Episode 35. Until it returns, please check out the other shows on the Artfinix Studios Podcast Network.Stephanie Fravel / ITGR:https://artfinixstudios.com/in-the-green-roomhttps://www.instagram.com/inthegreenroompod/https://www.instagram.com/gwenafrave/https://www.guitarsoverguns.org/Love Lost: A Comedy Eventhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-lost-tickets-55408440136?discount=cheersCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, it's Arnold Palmers and improvised music with host of the Artfinix podcast Wake & Jake, Jake Fisher. Elliot and Jake talk dads, the process of improvising music for a podcast, and relax with a few Arnold Palmers. Subscribe to Wake & Jake, and start your Monday mornings right with some calm conversation and soothing, improvised music.Wake & Jake:https://artfinixstudios.com/wake-jakehttps://artfinixstudios.com/education/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-jake/id1446313008?mt=2https://www.instagram.com/wakeandjakepod/https://www.instagram.com/kennyg.g.allin/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sat down with the host of the podcast Cringeworthy, Kaleena Otey. Elliot goes on a rant at the top! Kaleena's origin story is explored! Let's talk about you and me! Let's talk about Jeppson's Malört, baybee!Kaleena Otey:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cringeworthy/id1442139727?mt=2https://www.instagram.com/cringepodcast/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with artist Darren Jones, who seeks to capture nature’s beauty in paintings, evoking emotion and a sense of humanity. Elliot and Darren discuss growing up in Canada and leading a standard 9-to-5 life before a chance happening opened him up to his pursuing a career as an artist. And, it wouldn't be a C2Y if they didn't discuss the blissful simplicity of a good Hendricks Gin and Tonic. It's a special, reflective episode of Cheers to You. Enjoy!Darren Jones:http://www.darrencjones.com/https://www.instagram.com/darrenjonesart/https://www.facebook.com/Darren-Jones-Studio-149297168457385/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with host of Two Weeks Notice at Lo Rez Brewing and The Tuesday Show at The Logan Square Improv, Matt MacLean. Elliot and Matt talk growing up in Minnesota, getting up to hijinks with legal implications, meditation, and finding your purpose despite life's hardships. All while enjoying a nice Michelob Golden.Matt MacLeanhttps://goodonematty.com/https://www.instagram.com/matty_meek/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

Elliot's guest this the week is actor, improvisor, model, and brand ambassador, David Zev Weiner. David talks growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community, discovering a love for acting later in life, slowing down the partying, and the rituals that come with pouring a proper cup of tea. This episode is as serene as it is filled with bad bits.David Zev Weiner:https://www.instagram.com/weinz88/https://www.mandy.com/actor/profile/david-weinerCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

Equal parts hilarious and intense, this week's episode features podcaster and arrest collector, B. Casper. Elliot and B. sit down to talk about her love of fermented drinks, brushes with death, being arrested, a shared confusion of what "content creator" means, and her aptly titled podcast, "That Time I Got Arrested".B. Casper:https://www.instagram.com/be_casper/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/that-time-i-got-arrested/id1442144519https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/again-with-the-sports-2/that-time-i-got-arrestedCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot wraps up 2018 with figure drawing model, artist, and co-host of Art Hole at Brooklyn's Rubulad, Maggie. They discuss their individual journeys to becoming models for figure drawing, the perils of working in the industry, and the art of the proper pour over (as well as all things coffee). Fun, digestible, and lightly acidic. Happy New Year!Maggie:https://www.instagram.com/b__maggie/https://www.instagram.com/realartholehours/https://www.instagram.com/rub_ulad/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with Chicago rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer Kenyadda. The two men talk growing up in a city with an immense pool of talent, the process of writing and producing, and how the Canadian whiskey Crown Royal fits in to Kenyadda's busy life.Kenyadda:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5js86B7XZgz5Ed06lHAzHFhttps://www.facebook.com/kenyadda4sho/https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Joining Elliot this week are the hosts of the podcast "Tipsy Tabloids", Heidi Cheek and Kit Rivers. Mirroring the format of "Tipsy Tabloids", the conversation gets silly as they discuss celebrity gossip, the perils of youthful drinking, and what happens when you can't taste the Burnett's Vodka.Tipsy Tabloids:https://www.tipsytabloids.com/https://www.instagram.com/tipsytabloids/https://twitter.com/TabloidsTipsyCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Sitting down with Elliot this week is actress, model, and former basketball stand-out, Tatiana Ortiz. They discuss her upcoming films "White Trash Ninja" and "Quotidian", as well as her journey from sports to performance, the competitive spirit, strip clubs, Jack Daniels, and Shemar Moore. This is a fun one, folks.Tatiana Ortiz:https://www.instagram.com/ok_tatiana_1/https://twitter.com/one_luckyleftyCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot's guest is artist Rick Sindt. They chat about Rick's foray into finding his specialty and preferred mediums, his guidelines for a worthy bar, and whether he's ready in case the shit hits the fan (*Spoiler: He's more prepared than you think*). They also enjoy some Old Fashioneds.Rick Sindt:http://www.ricksindt.net/https://www.instagram.com/ricksindt/https://www.facebook.com/rick.sindt/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with writer, actor, improviser, and all-around delightful talent Emma Palizza. They discuss Emma's education at The School at Steppenwolf in Chicago and Rose Bruford College in England, their blossoming friendship through the Death & Pretzels Theatre Company, understudying for the show “Cosmologies” at the The Gift Theatre, and learning to drink whilst being on a broke artist budget. An incredibly silly episode, featuring the delightfully refreshing Trader Joe's Rosé!Emma Palizza:https://www.emmapalizza.com/https://www.instagram.com/emmapalizza/http://thegifttheatre.org/shows-events/cosmologieshttps://www.deathandpretzels.com/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot is joined by rapper and co-host of podcast Ill-Advised & Unprepared, AzMattic. They talk basketball, rap, and AzMattic's upcoming show at Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Spose, JAMS the Flava Child, and SheepMan. If you like the idea of two white dudes having a conversation over their mutual love for Whiteclaw Hard Seltzer, this is the episode for you.AzMattic:https://www.instagram.com/azmatticmusic/https://soundcloud.com/azmattic1992https://www.facebook.com/Illadvised.Unprepared.podcast/https://www.facebook.com/events/236684423857757/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot's guest is comedian and podcaster Brendan Gay. They have a frank discussion and share their views about love, sex, gender politics, and mental health. Hot takes! Bad bits (Elliot)! Occasional ignorance (Elliot, again)! Wine (both of us)! Elliot opens up about a number of issues he's had, and Brendan discusses what is next for him in his comedy journey. All while drinking SHEESH Wine.Brendan Gay:https://www.brendangaycomedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/brendangay/https://soundcloud.com/user-588059125Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with the indelible and talented comedian, artist, storyteller, traveler, and “Jill of All Trades”, Steph Charaska. The two talk stage design, making a foray into producing your own comedy show, and Dark N' Stormies.Steph Charaska:http://www.stephcharaska.com/https://www.instagram.com/char.darling/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot's guests are Melissa and Joel Hill of Reed's Local and B'el Bar + Kitchen in Chicago. They discuss the journey of finding a good bar, wild patron stories, and the importance of family.Reed's Local & B’el Bar + Kitchen:https://reedslocal.com/https://www.facebook.com/Reedslocaltap/https://www.belchicago.com/https://www.facebook.com/BelBarKitchen/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with Marketing Manager Alexandria Noe and Brew Master Justin Lincoln of Motor Row Brewing to talk the historic location within the aptly named Motor Row District, the history of the brewery, the influence of Blues music, October events, spooky films, and beer. So. Much. Good. Beer. Check out Motor Row Brewing for more information on events and specials. Cheers!Motor Row Brewing:http://www.motorrowbrewing.com/https://www.instagram.com/motorrowbrewing/https://www.facebook.com/motorrowbrewingCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot’s guest is writer, performer, and fellow Carolinian, Annabel Lang. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running feedback-driven variety show Junior Varsity, personal growth as a performer, and the comfort of vodka with water and four limes.Check out some Artfinix Studios events coming up, including our free Halloween and Anniversary Party at First Congressional in Summit, IL, on 10/26. Also, check out upcoming C2Y interviews with Motor Row Brewing, Reed’s Local, and B’El. Don’t miss the B’El Oktoberfest on 10/13.Annabel Lang:https://www.instagram.com/annabelhl/https://www.instagram.com/jv_varietyshow/https://juniorvarsity.squarespace.com/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with No Coast Raps battle champion Steve Eanet, aka “XQZ”. The boys discuss the rap battling process, pre-event nerves, and how Kona Big Wave Lager affected Steve's battling career.This month is #ArtfinixEventMonth. Check out "Night of the Living Poets" on Oct. 6th at the Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs, self-help event "Developing Your Transformational Power” on Oct. 14th at The Darshan Center in Chicago, and the Artfinix “One Year Anniversary and Halloween Party” at the First Congressional in Summit on Oct. 26th.Steve Eanet (XQZ):https://www.instagram.com/nocoastraps/https://www.instagram.com/stevexqz/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IeYjhSsNccCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

The fourth and final C2Y at MCFF bonus episode. Jam packed with great guests and recorded live at the Davis Theater in Chicago, this episode features Steve Matzker/Isaac Smith ("People Still Live Here"), Sierra Misra/Sara T. Gama (“Drive”), Emily Lape/Alison Hixon ("Mercy's Girl"), Ida Myklebost ("Unwelcome"), and Dustin Puehler ("In a Moment").Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/“People Still Live Here”https://www.instagram.com/stevematzker/https://www.instagram.com/thesouthernexposure/“Drive”https://www.instagram.com/sierramisra/https://www.instagram.com/sara_talal_gama/“Mercy’s Girl”https://www.instagram.com/emlape/https://www.instagram.com/amaehixon/“Unwelcome”https://www.instagram.com/myklebostida/“In a Moment”https://www.instagram.com/readyfreddyfilms/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

The third and penultimate C2Y at MCFF bonus episode, recorded live at the Davis Theater in Chicago. This episode features Sydney O’Haire/Mélisa Breiner-Sanders ("Dressed"), Christie Maturo/Suzanne Schmidt (“Hey You, It’s Me”), and Leonora Pitts/Destinee Stewart/Sylvia Ray/Megan Gray (Los Angeles Women's Film Collective).Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/“Dressed”https://www.instagram.com/sydpie/https://www.instagram.com/melisabs/“Hey You, It’s Me”https://www.instagram.com/christiematuro/https://www.instagram.com/suzannejschmidt/Los Angeles Women’s Film Collectivehttp://www.lawomensfilmcollective.com/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Live from last weekend’s Middle Coast Film Fest in Chicago, it's MCFF Bonus: Part 2. In this bonus episode, Elliot does a C2Y speed run with Penny Penniston (“Locker Room Talk”), John Shaw/Wes Urbaniak ("Hi8" & "Hey Deb"), and Shawn McDaniel/Ben Hammond/Mark Stablein ("My Death Co.").Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/“Locker Room Talk”https://www.instagram.com/pennypenniston/“Hi8” & “Hey Deb”https://www.instagram.com/juanjohn/"My Death Co."https://www.instagram.com/my_death_co/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Live from the Middle Coast Film Fest in Chicago, it's MCFF Bonus: Part 1. In this bonus episode, Elliot does a C2Y speed run with director Karson Pilote (“The Heart of the Blackhawks”), director Jaffe Zinn ("Children"), and Saeed Briscoe/Ivory Leonard IV/Lee Brandon Coleman ("Identity: Absently Present").Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/“The Heart of the Blackhawks”https://www.instagram.com/pilotepictures/“Children”https://www.instagram.com/catpaintedbyjaffezinn/"Identity: Absently Present"https://www.instagram.com/saeedsvp/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week's guest is the Middle Coast Film Fest Programming Director, writer, and award-winning director Mylissa Fitzsimmons. Recorded at Davis Theater and Carbon Arc Bar in Lincoln Square. Discussion involves the fest's featured films, panels, and the its signature drink, The Drunk Flamingo.Middle Coast Film Fest:https://www.middlecoastfest.com/https://www.instagram.com/middlecoastfest/https://www.facebook.com/middlecoastfesthttps://twitter.com/middlecoastfestArtfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, five - yes, FIVE - guests part of the Chicago premiere of "I, Cockroach" by Irene L Pynn join co-star Elliot for a mega episode ahead of "Nox Arca Theatre Presents: An Evening of One Acts". The guests are director Madison Smith and actors Elaina Henderson, Ashlyn Seehafer, and Steve Bryant. They discuss art, the play, and of course their drinks: Ale-8-One, Manhattan, Icehouse, Buffalo Trace, and Capri Sun Pacific Coolers.Purchase tickets at the box office the night of, or online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3595279Nox Arca & “I, Cockroach”:https://www.instagram.com/noxarcatheatre/https://www.instagram.com/deathpretzels/https://www.instagram.com/irenelpynn/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Elliot's guest this week is Max Shanker. The conversation is exactly what you'd expect from two young, cantankerous Jews talking about social anxiety, fears, hopes, dreams, religion, music festivals, and everything else worth kvetching about. Oh, and they drink a lot of Jameson & Ginger.Max Shanker:https://www.instagram.com/m_shanker/https://twitter.com/max_shankerhttps://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/blanket-fort-a-variety-show/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with YouTube sensation and Twitch Streamer Mark, or as he's better known, @WineboxPapi. Join them for a conversation about personal motivation, finding comfort in front of the camera as a YouTube comedian, and the perils of cheap vodka. Check out his podcast "Papi Code" as well.Winebox Papi:https://www.instagram.com/wineboxpapi/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRIU4DqG1E6M9UeDiGrzUAhttps://www.twitch.tv/wineboxpapihttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wineboxpapi/id1414040119?mt=2Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot is joined by actor, comedian, and writer (if you lock her in a room long enough), Sarah Price. Sarah and Elliot drink Virtue Cider's Rose, Cheerwine, and Blanche de Bruxelles, while talking growing up in North Carolina, the pressures of a tumultuous household, and taking the edge off.Sarah will be performing stand-up at the 7th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival at Stage 773 on August 25th, 2018.Sarah Price:http://sarahpricechi.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarrebralsnortex/https://www.stage773.com/cwff/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week on the show, Elliot sits down with friend Seth Joseph. Seth is a writer, board game designer, father, husband, and semi-retired stand up comic living in Chicago. They discuss the process of designing not one, but two board games, fatherhood and its impact on creativity, elves, and the Icelandic vodka Reyka.Seth Joseph:https://www.instagram.com/thesethjoseph/https://about.me/sethjosephCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week Elliot is joined by friend Robyn Lustbader. She's a musician, a singer, a Level 1 Sommelier, and a representative of Chicago's own Lagniappe Beverage. Robyn discusses her community engagement as a music teacher, traveling throughout Europe to become a Sommelier, and wine. Lots of wine.Lagniappe Beverage is a Chicago-based beverage distributor specializing in environmentally conscientious products from people who use ecologically responsible practices that express their region and culture.Robyn Lustbader:https://www.instagram.com/robynlagniappebev/https://www.instagram.com/lagniappebeverage/http://www.lagniappebeverage.com/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Alex Seligsohn is a Chicago stand-up, writer, feminist, and queer comedian. This week she joins Elliot on a visit to two Andersonville staples, Simon's and Jerry's. Sour beers and frozen glogg are on the menu as Alex and Elliot share unpopular opinions and hot takes in comedy, the perils of producing and running a show, and the importance of expanding your palate.Alex Seligsohn:https://www.instagram.com/alexseligsohn/https://twitter.com/alex_seligsohnhttps://www.facebook.com/aseligsohnhttps://www.facebook.com/smutcomedy/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Drummer, programmer, and host of Fun Simulation 2000 at Reed's Local in Chicago (every Sunday at 9PM), Mark Hornback is Elliot's guest this week. They discuss falling away from and reconnecting with old friends, being in a band, and the inspiration behind the original drink, “The Hamptons”.“The Hamptons” Recipe:•Liberal Amount of Available Red Wine•Goldschlager - 1.5 US fl oz•Jagermeister - 1.5 US fl oz•Shake with ice, strain, and serve over ice.Mark Hornback:https://www.instagram.com/magicvsscience/https://reedslocal.com/events/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week Elliot sits down with Chicago comedian Samuel Priest, whose work has appeared in McSweeney’s and Paper Machete. The boys talk drinking, drugs, despondency, and using exercise to feel less terrible, all while drinking Maker’s Mark and Miller Lite. Rate C2Y FIVE Stars, and leave a review please! Thanks for listening.Samuel Priest:https://www.instagram.com/samuel.priest/https://www.instagram.com/deadcomedy312/https://lanadelpod.podbean.com/http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/chicagoCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Comedian Darius Kennedy is the guest this week. It gets real, it gets intense, and it gets silly. Elliot occasionally sounds ignorant, as the pair open up discussing college, family, and run-ins with legal issues. It's all unfiltered and past the statute of limitations. And there's drinking. Rate C2Y FIVE Stars, and leave a review please! Thanks for listening.Darius Kennedy:https://www.facebook.com/HahaDariusKennedy/https://www.instagram.com/hahadariuskennedy/https://twitter.com/dookbreezehttps://youtu.be/rloq-D4YexMCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Ms. Silver Screen herself, film reviewer and comedian Katie Sirles stops by to discuss films, the ideal crew she would assemble on a bender, and working at a TGI Friday's while celebrating her birthday. Rate C2Y FIVE Stars, and leave a review please! Thanks for listening.Katie Sirles:https://mssilverscreen.wordpress.com/https://twitter.com/ms_silverscreenhttps://twitter.com/mister_quinthttps://www.instagram.com/mssilverscreen/https://www.instagram.com/mr.quint/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Elliot is joined by comedian Chris Damen, host of "Death Metal Geography Teacher", and Power Hour Open Mic. The two talk China, growing up in Chicago, and the importance of new experiences, all while drinking Chinese liquor baijiu. Rate C2Y FIVE Stars, and leave a review please! Thanks for listening.Chris Damen:https://www.facebook.com/PowerHourOpenMic/https://www.gallerycabaret.com/https://www.instagram.com/damen79/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

This week, Elliot sits down with Tech.co writer and Rat Pack Comedy producer Conor Cawley to drink a college-favorite vodka, discuss how it came to impact the rest of Conor’s college career, and find out what to do when you've been detained by Mexican police. Rate C2Y FIVE Stars, and leave a review please! Thanks for listening.Conor Cawley:https://tech.co/author/conor-cawleyhttps://twitter.com/RatPackComedyhttps://twitter.com/conorcawleyhttps://www.instagram.com/conorcawley/Cheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid

Welcome to Cheers to You! The podcast about conversations, beverages, conversations about beverages, and conversations over beverages. For his first guest, host Elliot Lerner proudly welcomes sketch writer, feminist educator, podcaster, creative coach, and mastermind behind Life of the Pahty, Shanna Shrum.Shanna Shrum:https://www.lifeofthepahty.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lifeofthepahty/https://twitter.com/LifeofthePahtyCheers to You:https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/https://www.instagram.com/elliotlerner/https://www.instagram.com/cheerstoyoupodcast/Artfinix Studios:https://artfinixstudios.com/https://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixStudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixstudios/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/Theme:"Foxtrot" by Kozak and the PoetsLogo designed by Baitul Javid