The fan fatigue is real. I'm tired, you're tired, we're all tired. Solution? Cocktails! Ben is coping with a Shrunken Skull while Matthew is getting by with a Surfliner. On the baseball side the brothers talk about the fan fatigue, the impact Buster Posey will have as an owner, and the state of the minor league system. They finish with much talk about Aaron Judge and what should happen to the Zaidi regime if he isn't signed and 2023 Giants stink. Next week the boys will be making NSFW cocktails ...
Sep 22, 2022•58 min•Ep. 68
Wilmer stays but somebody's gotta go, right?! Matthew is drinking the Sunflower (Sun-Flores?) while Ben drinks champagne again. The guys debate who else stays, who goes (please, God, let it be La Stella and... Longoria?), and the confusing signals from Farhan who wants to get younger but also says he wants to sign old guys. Finally, there's some new rules to talk about. Here's to better defense and faster games!
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Let's face it. It's getting harder and harder to talk about the Giants. But at least there's Lewis Brinson. On the cocktail side, Matthew introduces some bastards and Ben drinks a slushy while arguing that Lewis Brinson on this team is not a good thing, how it reflects on the state of the upper minors and whether the lack of spending in the Zaidi era has now backed him into a corner.
Sep 08, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 66
The time for hope is over. Now we can only mourn. And RANT! Ben is fueling his rants with rum while Matthew is opting for tequila and coffee. Once the rants begin the brothers discuss just how bad this season has been: meaningless September, falling behind the Diamondbacks, bad defense, bad relief pitching, the trade deadline fiasco. Next they move on to what they as fans want to see happen to make next season better (or at least more fun): helicopter rides, punch in a barrel, baby races? Oh and...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
OK, the title is click bait. It's desperate times. We all gotta do what we gotta do. What Matthew is doing is drinking a classic gin cocktail (or two) while Ben is drinking a bottomless glass of mediocrity. On the baseball side of things they debate if even the optimists need to give up on this season. Next they ponder what it will take to cobble together a competitive or merely entertaining team next season. Finally, for relief, they discuss non-Giants baseball news in the form of coming rules ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 64
Padres are going to Padre. Or at least that's what we hope! Can the Giants run them down? Ben says no while not drinking a mossy mojito. Matthew says yes while drinking a celebration to victory. After a brief foray into the Tatis debacle the boys debate the Giants playoff chances. Then they discus the future. It's clear as mud. Next weeks cocktails: A Dark & Stormy from Ben and an Aviation from Matthew.
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 63
Was winning 107 games bad for the Giants? Matthew ponders this question while drinking a cocktail inspired by a listener and Ben drinks a minty classic. On the baseball side of things the two masochists review the state of the Giants organization, who's to blame, and how to fix it. (Hint: Aaron Judge) Next weeks cocktails: from Matthew, the Bella Luna, from Ben a Moss flavored Mojito?
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 62
It was the trade deadline that wasn't. Sell? Buy? Watch the paint dry? Well, Matthew is watching the paint dry with a Thrilling new cocktail while Ben is drinking a cocktail to match his bitter mood. On the baseball side of things they discuss that non-existent trade deadline, how the Giants are going to compete with the Dodgers & Padres in the long run, and ... is the honeymoon over? Next week's cocktails: A Bryce inspired cocktail and a rum classic, the Mojito.
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
Will Juan Soto save this train wreck of a season? Can anyone save this season? Do we care if the Giants win the Soto sweepstakes. Our alchemists ponder these questions while Matthew drinks a spicy avocado (yikes) concoction and Ben quaffs a sweet and tart Pink Lady. Also discussed: how good is Juan Soto anyway, can the Giants improve their defense via trade, and this season is over, isn't it? Next week Matthew will be making a Nuschler in honor of Will Clark while Ben will be making an Aperol Sp...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
Was Friday night’s game an omen or an echo? Matthew ponders this question over a bourbon and Campari concoction while Ben muses over a nutty classic. On the baseball side of things our diehards discuss the low point of the season, the great comeback against Josh Hader and the Brewers, and why you never leave a game early. They finish with predictions for the second half. Also, they promise that next week Matthew is making an avocado margarita while Ben is going to play it safe with raw egg. See ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 59
A winning week! Home runs with runners on base! A new Mercedes! To commemorate, Ben is making a juice box cocktail while Matthew refines his cocktail with bitterness. On the baseball side of things our hosts discuss the roster churn, hot players, and All Star players. They finish up by suggesting a crazy idea to solve the position player pitching problem.
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 58
It’s been a rough week (month, season, whatever). So our resident pessimists are doing what they do best, drinking and complaining! Matthew starts the episode with watermelon sugar while Ben gets lost in bubbles. On the baseball side they recap what’s gone wrong, who’s to blame, ridiculous ways to “fix” it, and finally what to do if things don’t get fixed. Then they drink more. Join us with a cocktail of your own and be sure to make it a double.
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 57
Ben is back from the land of ice and Matthew welcomes him with a classic rant. For their cocktails Ben is drinking one inspired by his journeys while Matthew plays with fire. On the baseball side of things the brothers discuss the inconsistent pitching staff, the one good position player on the team and the plan to make the playoffs.
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Ben has been optioned to Iceland so Matthew recruits Garrett from the Thompson to Clark Podcast to pinch hit. Matthew gets old fashioned with his coffee while Garrett takes a Bulleit from a can. Then they talk Wade Jr vs Gonzalez vs Old Guys getting hurt, the difference between 107 wins and 92 wins, and where can we expect help - bullpen or bats? Also? Matthew totally got the intro right this time.
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 55
This week Ben has COVID, but the Giants beat the Dodgers on his birthday, so it all evens out. To commiserate Matthew is drinking a Bourbon Bramble while Ben drinks a local pre-made cocktail from a bottle. On the baseball side of the things the invalids discuss the Dodger series, sing the praises of the Austins, and look forward to a tough matchup with the Braves.
Jun 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 54
Can you feel the Aloha? The Giants seem to be doing the are-we-good shuffle these days and it shows no signs of abating. For their cocktails, Matthew is drinking Jager bombs while Ben didn't make his cocktail. On the baseball side of things, the two travelers discuss the demotion of Joey Bart, bad defense (yes again), and whether the Giants a playoff team. Then they finish with a Rare double rant at Gabe Kapler. Beat LA
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 53
Ben makes an absolute fool of himself this episode, but only after Matthew stages a coup but then gets the date wrong. For their cocktails Ben is drinking anything orange while Matthew has discovered a new fruit called "cherries". On the baseball side of things they discuss the lineup card snafu, Willie Pederson, Roy Gonzalez, and the mediocre month of May. Also, Ben rants drunkenly about everything.
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 52
It was the end of the world until Joc saved us all. Crazy. Matthew celebrates our new hero by drinking a cocktail in his honor. Ben ignores Joc altogether because he's got some spice to grind. For the baseball stuff they ponder is it luck or do the Giants just suck at defense; they also discuss the game of their lifetimes and how many home runs Joc Pederson has to hit before he gets the stank off of him. On the mistakes side of things, Matthew confesses that he can't read and it's Bryce not Bruc...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 51
It's our 50th episode! And, we're besties with Renel now! (That's what following on Twitter means, right?) The boys celebrated both by making two cocktails in her honor; Matthew made cocktail 99 by following directions to the letter, alas, Ben was Ben with cocktail 100. On the baseball side of things, our squabblers discussed all the ways Ben was wrong last week, all the ways Gabe Kapler was wrong last week and everything right about breathing coaches. Happy 50 episodes everyone! Thanks for list...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
It feels good to be winning again. Matthew is celebrating by visiting the mother ship and drinking a boozy classic; Ben is still in his closet drinking another classic from the wrong glass. On the baseball side of things our vagabonds discuss the resurgent run differential, bubble boy Mauricio Dubon, and phantom back tightness. They also get very angry about umpires being very very weird. Also, how many outfielders does it take to catch a fly ball?
May 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 49
Ben hates losing to the Dodgers. He's also drinking to celebrate two holidays while Matthew is challenging his own preconceptions about Cilantro. On the baseball side of things they're both trying to convince each other that last week was an aberration. They also play a name game, Ben goes on a rant, and they discuss the lack of home runs around baseball. Then Matthew goes on a rant. Ben can barely make it through the episode. Yeah, that Dodger series sucked.
May 05, 2022•56 min•Ep. 48
The Giants do not have the most wins in baseball, no matter what Ben says; the Mets have 14. But Ben is right in spirit. Speaking of spirits Ben is drinking something other than Gin while Matthew is gussying up an old favorite. On the baseball side, our counterfactual chuckleheads discuss the 8-3 road trip, bandwagoning pundits, injuries. They finish marveling over the Giants' nasty nasty bullpen.
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 47
Well, it's official: one day can ruin your whole week. Our sourpuss Matthew is drinking a sour cocktail that disparages the whole city of New York. Bitter Ben is getting bitter with a dark and brooding blend. On the baseball side of things the boys discuss run differential, terrible horrible no good very bad Tuesdays and the mystery of the offensive production. Also, Ben begins to make amends to Joc. Slowly.
Apr 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 46
Well, that was a crazy week. Who needs a drink? If you're looking for ideas, Matthew is drinking a lovely sour today, while Ben is getting sophisticated with a frothy classic. On the baseball side of things the boys try to makes sense of the madness, make fun of Padre whining, and ponder the idea of violating unwritten rules as a strategic maneuver. They also look ahead to the Giants 11 game, 4 city road trip with no off days. Oh, and Bob misses Buster.
Apr 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 45
It opening day and our blowhards are celebrating the only way they know how. For their cocktails, both drunkards are celebrating with an old favorite. On the baseball side of things they're making predictions and there will be no regressions here. How many wins will Logan Webb record? Is Joey Bart going to be the NL Rookie of the Year? Are the Dodgers going to get revenge? These guys don't know, but they sure act like they do. Happy opening day, folks.
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 44
It should be opening day already. Just sayin'. This week Matthew is drinking slowly while Ben talks a walk in the bramble. On the baseball side of things, the boys discuss the roster. Who's in? Who's out? Who's this year's surprise hero? Later, Matthew tricks Ben into making a questionable bet. Also ... we're moving to Thursdays! Starting this Thursday. So extra work for me. Yay.
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 43
And we're back with another Spring Training episode: this time with one less crank as Matthew has promised to bring the optimism. Ben, not so much. Anyway, Ben is drinking bourbon and flowere while Matthew is lost in his cups and teaspoons and milliliters. On the baseball side the non-roster invitees (to this podcast) discuss unsung heroes, when is a fluke not a fluke, a the biggest question marks of the season.
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
Old cranks are gonna crank. The boys are drinking sour spicy cocktails about getting in the last word. The drinks suit the mood as they break down the free agent signings that weren't. They lament the missed opportunities of Castellanos, Story, and Suzuki. They half-heartedly celebrate the signing of Joc Perderson and others whose names I forget. Finally they ask the only question that really matters: how good is this team anyway? (Pretty good, it turns out.)
Mar 22, 2022•58 min•Ep. 41
Yep, they're back, and so am I, the real hero of this podcast. OK, Bob is the real hero. I just write the notes. Anyway, they sound better than ever, or at least better than last episode. And while Matthew is drinking old sweetened agave, Ben is drinking old sweetened congnac. On the baseball side of things they discuss the CBA, Carlos Rodon (welcome, Carlos!) and getting reacquainted with the 40-man roster.
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 40
It's a new year and the boys are here to celebrate! From the bottom of their very deep cups judging by the echo. They are both drinking spiked tea to nurse their hangovers, just like the old men they are. After talking about themselves they eventually get to baseball and put words into other people's mouths by making up resolutions. They also ponder if it's ok if the Giants don't spend all their money, and if the rebuild is complete. (No, and sort of.)
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
