Imbibe the Vibe

It's been way too long. Alex takes a stab at bartending, mixing some Cosmopolitan riffs for the crew, while we reflect on another secret Totos album, Lionel Ritchie's "Can't Slow Down" form 1983.We promise we won't leave you this long without new eps ever again!Have fun out there.

The boys finally dig into one of the richest, most layered record of the 1970s. That's right, Steely Dan's Aja. And what better types of cocktails to match with this level of studio perfectionism and virtuosity than a set of precision made highball drinks?Have fun out there.

The crew listens to two records showcasing legendary artist combinations, while tasting the most legendary of beverage combinations - the Boilermaker; that's right....a shot and a beer.Hear what kind of rye fits with the raspy whisper of Tom Petty in the Traveling Wilburys, and what kind of Pale Ale works best with the commanding baritone of Johnny Cash from the Highwaymen. Plus much more.Have fun out there.

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 enjoy the "Finer Things" like a classy wet Martini.Have fun out there.

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 decided as indisputable: VAN HALEN ROCKS.Have fun out there.

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" and more.Have fun out there.

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 should come back, and why some should remain in obscurity.  Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out there. 

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 there. 

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 the Jungle Bird, and the Espresso Martini.Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out there.

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 the sounds, and have fun out there.

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 Margarita.This is a heavy record with some even heavier drinks. Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out there.

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 arrangements with some equally smooth, yet complex Daiquiris.Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out there.

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 concept with one of the most immersive vinyl experiences of all-time, The Beatles' Abbey Road.After re-locating the studio from New York to Washington, DC, Alex is joined by cocktail aficionado Skye Frontier, and former guest-of -the-pod turned co-host Ian Burke.We'd love to hear your feedback on this new format. Enjoy the spirits, enjoy the sounds, and have fun out there.

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.

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 such as the Hemmingway Heat, the Saigon 75, the Rum Pennicillin, and more.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 cocktail's history. Have fun out there. This episode was generously hosted by QNSY Sparkling Cocktails, available now at fine retailers throughout New York State.  Find a retailer near you at www.drinkqnsy.com or on Instagram @drinkqnsy.

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 with than 90s Britpop. Enjoy as we cover music from the notorious Gallagher Brothers (Oasis), Blur, Pulp, and more. This episode is brought to you by Beatbox Beverages and the 3322 PodcastFor bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 us as we take on some modern riffs on some vodka classics and explore artists that have re-defined disco for the 2000s to today. Featuring our special guest and friend of the podcast Morgan Wiley.This episode is sponsored by Dirty Devil Vodka.For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 new composition. Meanwhile, Jackson is inspired by the Copalli Rum to add his own "remix" flair to some classic rum drinks.This episode is sponsored by Copalli Rum.For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 episode yet.A perfect start to the summer, we're pairing it with a genre we forgot we knew so much about - Jazz Fusion. Pour yourself a some cool clear floral spirit and learn about the likes of Miles Davis's early explorations into rock music, the pure energy of the Brecker Brothers, and the jazz-pop sensibilities of Weather Report.For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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!

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 only spirit that can go with a desert back bar - tequila. Which means Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises, Palomas, and more...As always, for bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 sweet balance.For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out the playlists for each episode and our music Here on Spotify. 

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 give a preview of what you'll get if you choose to join the club.Check it out at www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.

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 Fashioned, sample different flavored Juleps, and discuss how they blend with the pioneering and independent musical spirits of George Jones, Steve Earle, Waylon Jennings, and more.For bonus content, including links to playlists, recipes, and special episodes, visit www.patreon.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

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 airwaves, with the likes of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, and more, while we teach you how to make everything from the Painkiller, to a Hot Buttered Rum.Featured Guests: Sam Behr and Engineer MikeFor the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to badbusinessmusic.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

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 cocktail selections.We also think back on our lives and on 2020, and while it's been a hard year for everyone, we talk about the things that we are thankful for. And as we always say, stay safe, stay responsible, BUT - as best you can - have fun out there.For the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to badbusinessmusic.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

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 bonus, how to take a rail whiskey shot the right way. Remember - imbibe responsibly, and have fun out there.

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 right my friends. We're doing Boy Bands, and we've brought our resident Boy Band expert and talented songwriter friend Carson along for the ride.For the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to badbusinessmusic.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

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 the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to badbusinessmusic.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

JB and AV take you on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun to talk about one of the most globally-influenced spirits, and discuss the smooth and luxurious sounds of シティーポップ, or for you non-Japanese speakers, City Pop.We taste and compare brands "neat" for the first time, teach you the difference between shaken and stirred, and vibe out to the East's answer to Yacht Rock.For the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to badbusinessmusic.com/imbibethevibe.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

Jackson and Alex take you on a Rye-addled journey through the gritty streets of early 00s NYC, as we pair the peppery spirit with biting sounds from 8 bands that breathed new life into Rock and Roll.Listen and taste the notes of everything from the Pickleback to the Golden Cadillac, TV on the Radio to the Strokes, and all the sweat, sting, and riffs in between.For the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to our Spotify Playlist.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.

For our inaugural episode, we dive deep into the genesis of disco in Europe in the late 70s and early 80s. We sip on the only spirit that goes well with the pulsating sounds and spiky synths: Vodka.Listen as we chat about everything from the Cosmo to the Harvey Wallbanger, from Donna Summer to Giorio Moroder, and everything in between.For the playlist of songs and full drink recipes, head to our Spotify Playlist.Check out other episodes and our music Here on Spotify.