Pour Advice Happy Hour

Birdie and Drew talk all about electrical outages, Buffalo hardcore, crappy weather, physical therapy, shipping delays, trick-or-treating, and Halloween parties. This week's question comes from a Dear Abby article from December 22, 1991 titled, "Dad's Walking in on Couple Has Girlfriend Ready to Run." Strain of the Week: Cherry Punch Drink of the Week: Miller Lite ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

For this not-so-special Thanksgiving episode, Birdie and Drew talk all about hip pain, crazy work schedules, broken video game accessories, and the Sensual Selfie Challenge. This week's question comes from Buzzsaw (Hi, Buzzsaw!): "I left my old job to take this one and now I'm seeing that was a mistake. I'm less that half a year in but I don't wanna look like a job hopper. How the hell do I deal with this?" Strain of the Week: Biscotti Drink of the Week: Rum Old Fashioned Rum Old Fashioned Ingredients: 1 sugar cube 1 tsp water 2 dashes aromatic bitters 2 dashes orange bitters 1 oz light rum 1 oz dark rum Garnish: Twist of orange or lime Directions: Add sugar cube, water, and bitters to an old fashioned glass and muddle Fill with ice (or one big cube) Add rums and stir to combine Garnish with a twist of orange or lime ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Birdie and Drew talk all about headaches, skin disorders, layering sweaters and denim, stepping in dog poop, delinquent children, loitering with children, and full moons. This week's question comes from Claire (Hi, Claire!): How do you motivate yourself to work out? Strain of the Week: Wedding Cake Drink of the Week: Gin Squirt Gin Squirt Ingredients: 1.5 oz dry gin 1 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp grenadine or raspberry syrup Carbonated water Garnish: Pineapple and strawberries Directions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass Fill with ice and stir until chilled Strain over fresh ice into a highball glass Top with carbonated water and stir Garnish with pineapple and strawberries ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Birdie and Drew went to a wedding and recaps the good times had by all, and also deal with kissing in front of children and basement smells. This week's question came from Abby: “How do you get your SO to put their clothes IN the hamper?” Strain of the Week: Girl Scout Crack Drink of the Week: Huntsman Huntsman Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Vodka ½ oz White Rum 1 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp powdered sugar ½ oz Lime Garnish: Pineapple wedge Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker Fill shaker with ice and shake until chilled Strain into chilled cocktail glass ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

This week, Birdie and Drew discuss totally natural bodily functions, gross medical procedures, birthday stuff, cleaning up after kids, and of course, we answer a question from listener, Emery. "How do you approach your mother-in-law when you notice she favors one of your kids?" Strain of the Week: Cherry Punch Drink of the Week: Jungle Bird Jungle Bird Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Plantation Pineapple Rum (or Jaimaican, or blackstrap) ¾ oz Campari (or Aperol) 1 ½ oz Pineapple juice ½ oz Simple syrup ½ oz Lime Garnish: Pineapple wedge Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker Fill shaker with ice and shake until chilled Strain over fresh ice into tiki mug or rocks glass Garnish with pineapple wedge ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Halloween is nearly upon us, so Birdie and Drew talk their most and least favorite trick or treat candy, recall some of their best and worst halloween costumes, and help a listener stop eating junk food after their kids are in bed. Strain of the Week: Gorilla Glue #4 Drink of the Week: Corpse Reviver No. 2 Ingredients: 1 oz. gin 1 oz. Cocchi Americano or Lillet Blanc 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 dash absinthe Instructions: Rinse a chilled couple glass with a dash of absinthe; discard any remainder. Shake the rest of the ingredients together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

This week, Drew and Birdie talk dreams, comics, Twilight, set life, school, and finally, how to tell someone you like them. Strain of the Week: Runtz Drink of the Week: Hurricane Hurricane Ingredients: 2 ounces light rum 2 ounces dark rum 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed ½ ounce passion fruit puree or juice ½ ounce simple syrup 1 teaspoon grenadine Garnish: orange half-wheel Garnish: preserved cherry Instructions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until your hands are cold. Strain into a large Hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry. ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Oh no! Covid strikes Birdie and Drew and they talk highs and lows from their recovery — then, they help Seth handle a loud dog next door. Strain of the Week: Runtz Drink of the Week: Whiskey Neat (Bourbon) Whiskey Neat Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey (rye is also good) Directions: Pour whiskey into rocks class. Do not add ice. Enjoy. ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Birdie and Drew talk about their recent date night and help Lindsay with setting boundaries on how other people talk about her pregnant body. Strain of the Week: Ice Cream Cake Drink of the Week: Martinez Martinez Ingredients: 1 ½ oz gin 1 ½ oz sweet vermouth ¼ oz maraschino liqueur 2 dashes bitters Garnish: orange twist Directions: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled Strain into a chilled coupe glass Garnish with an orange twist ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

Welcome to the all-new Pour Advice Happy Hour podcast! This week, we're helping Aaron with his question, "How do you tell a friend who loves to cook for you, that they aren't good at cooking?" Strain of the Week: Gushers Drink of the Week: Whiskey Neat (Rye) Whiskey Neat Ingredients: Rye Whiskey (bourbon is also good) Directions: Pour whiskey into rocks class. Do not add ice. Enjoy. ----------------- Do you have a problem you'd like help with? Submit your advice requests to us at bit.ly/helpmepouradvice or leave us a message on anchor.fm/pouradvice ----------------- Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @pouradviceshow Follow Birdie on Instagram @putbirdieonit Follow Drew on Instagram and Twitter @thenormalname ----------------- Please drink and smoke responsibly. We are not professional counselors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

This week we're saying "goodbye" to The Office on Netflix and helping Claire find creative ways to avoid political chats, drink discreetly and recover quickly. Oh, and we're mixing all sorts of booze together to recreate Michael Scott's, "One of Everything" from "Moroccan Christmas." "One of Everything" Ingredients: ½ ounce scotch ½ ounce absinthe ½ ounce white rum ½ ounce gin ½ ounce sweet vermouth ½ ounce triple sec 2 packs of Splenda Questions covered: Claire asks, “How to avoid political conversations with family at the holidays? How to discreetly get drunk around family at the holidays? How to treat a hangover after drinking with family at the holidays?” Bonus question: Drew asks Birdie how she'll get to sleep without The Office. ----------------- Do you have a problem only we can help with? Send us your advice requests at http://bit.ly/helpmepouradvice ----------------- Pour Advice is a web series where we lend our limited perspective on life to anyone who asks for help. We believe the best advice is honest advice, and we're most honest after a stiff drink (that's why we learn how to make a new cocktail in every episode). Patreon: http://bit.ly/PourAdvicePatreon YouTube: https://bit.ly/PourAdviceTube Facebook: http://bit.ly/PourAdviceFB Instagram: https://bit.ly/PourAdviceIG ----------------- [Please drink responsibly.] [We are not professional counselors.] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message

After taking more than a year off, we're back to drink and talk and answer your questions – and lots of them! The backlog from September 2019 is officially clear. Long Island Iced Tea ingredients: ½ ounce vodka ½ ounce gin ½ ounce tequila ½ ounce rum ¾ ounce lemon juice ¾ ounce simple syrup Splash of cola Garnish: lemon wedge Questions covered: You're in a movie theatre and the 15 year old girls behind you won't stop talking, without being completely rude, how do you tell them if they don't stop ruining the Avengers movie for you, you will end them? My mom calls me every day to say hello. How much contact is too much? How do you tell a loved one/parent that you need space? Do you poop at work? How do you handle a mid-poop session and someone comes in the bathroom and won't leave? Do you come prepared with poopourri? How should I ask my coworker to clean up their messy desk/office? How do I manage a mother-in-law that says you should visit more, but doesn't take the time to visit you? How do you get your child to stop swearing. Actually, how do you get yourself to stop swearing? Because they usually just correct me. How do you tell a loud coworker to quiet down? How do you tell your sick coworker to get away from you? How do you tell a coworker they smell bad? ----------------- Do you have a problem only we can help with? Send us your advice requests at http://bit.ly/helpmepouradvice ----------------- Pour Advice is a web series where we lend our limited perspective on life to anyone who asks for help. We believe the best advice is honest advice, and we're most honest after a stiff drink (that's why we learn how to make a new cocktail in every episode). Patreon: http://bit.ly/PourAdvicePatreon YouTube: https://bit.ly/PourAdviceTube Facebook: http://bit.ly/PourAdviceFB Instagram: https://bit.ly/PourAdviceIG ----------------- [Please drink responsibly.] [We are not professional counselors.] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pouradvice/message