Episode 22 explored Faith, and it was one of 3Q3D’s most popular episodes to-date. Back for an encore performance, Fr. Patrick Schultz (Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church) and Dr. Matthew Carey Jordan, Ph.D., join Chris Mikolay for another insightful conversation, this time focusing on the causes of America’s declining belief in God, what could reverse that trend, and why elephants might actually pray. Drinks in this episode: >> Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur – pour Amir...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min
PARENTING! Fresh off the stage from her sold out show and running on fumes, “Truth Bomb Mom” Kristina Kuzmic recharges with 3 phenomenal drinks and an energizing 3Q3D conversation with Chris and Matt. Raising 14 kids between them, the group examines the unintentionally awful things we often say to our children, debates whether there are universal rules for parenting, and ultimately agrees that Matt’s Nutella-tini is possibly the most magnificent drink ever created. Drinks in this episode: >&g...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
ENTERTAINMENT! Cleveland comedy legend Mike Polk, Jr. swings by the studio brandishing his favorite Irish whiskey and joins Amanda, Chris, and Matt for a fun and frenetic conversation. Like a swift kick to the crotch, the opening Algonquin cocktail serves up a side of schadenfreude and an historic comedic connection, until a masterfully made Manhattan makes the group mull the merits of our entertainment-free agrarian past. By the time they polish off Polk’s potent potable, the group is taking is...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 18 min
PET PEEVES! Find out just how petty your OG 3Q3D crew is as Chris, Amanda and Matt arrive locked and loaded with a variety of new drinks and individual lists of Top 10 Pet Peeves. From the AGONY of resetting a Netflix password with a tiny remote to the EXASPERATINGLY AWFUL people who don’t understand basic texting etiquette, the conversation turns particularly feisty when Amanda squares off with Chris and Matt over her personal animus toward the (clearly very smart) people who back into parking ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
THINK DIFFERENT. You have never met anyone like Stuart Jenkins. A former elite marathoner, Stuart is a footwear industry legend responsible for commercializing numerous massively successful technologies for brands like Nike, Reebok, Ugg, and Hoka. However, Stuart’s career has been as unconventional as the way he thinks. Stuart grew up on an 8,000 acre cattle ranch in Broken Bow, and he is equal parts cowboy, entrepreneur, inventor, CEO and philosopher. Join Stuart and I for a fascinating convers...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min
HEROES. Who are your heroes? Have you ever been let down by a hero? Or have you ever known an ordinary person who did something truly heroic? Chris, Matt and Amanda discuss all things “heroes”, including what constitutes a hero (not so easy, it turns out) and just how close Amanda was to dancing with the devil at a Bill Clinton campaign stop. Drinks in this episode: >> The “Fall Cocktail” – 3 oz apple cider, 2 oz bourbon, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, 2 oz ginger beer or ginger ale; fill a cockt...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min
CREATIVITY! It has been said that creativity is just intelligence having fun. If that’s the case, then this is a particularly smart episode as 3Q3D regulars Chris and Amanda are joined by former professional ballet dancer turned entrepreneur Jordan Pacitti, founder of the global skincare brand Jordan Samuel, to discuss all things creativity while inventing brand new cocktails (with varying degrees of success). Drinks in this episode: >> The “Watermelon Delight” cocktail – Pour piping hot w...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Everyone in life deserves a second chance. Revisiting prior questions they wish they could have answered differently, posing questions they wanted to ask but never did, and mixing their favorite drinks from the first two dozen episodes, Chris, Amanda and Matt are joined by a 3Q3D superfan for a conversation that (in true 3Q3D fashion) veers from the superficial to the profound and everywhere in between. Drinks in this episode: >> The Old Cuban cocktail – 1 ½ oz aged rum, ¾ oz fresh lime ju...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On November 7th, 2020, 7 year-old Vincent William Baran – Vinny – was riding his bike with his family on a beautiful Fall afternoon when he was tragically struck and killed by a car turning out of a parking lot. In a conversation both raw and inspiring, Ben Baran, Vinny’s father, sits down to talk candidly about that day, how the family has been coping with an unimaginable loss, and the individual nature of grieving. Not only will you learn the right and wrong ways to support someone dealing wit...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min
EDUCATION. Strap on that new backpack mom just bought you and get on the bus with the OG 3Q3D podcasting crew for a special back-to-school episode. Broadcasting from an outdoor festival under a blazing sun while being attacked by killer bees, Amanda, Chris and Matt keep their composure to ruminate upon the subjects that should be taught in schools but aren’t, the true value of a liberal arts education, and why one should never pursue a Masters degree in film from Columbia University. Drinks in t...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min
FAITH. In an exceptionally personal episode, Chris explores his struggle to believe in a higher power with two people who have thought and studied deeply on matters of faith. Joined by Matt Jordan (and his fancy Philosophy Ph.D.) and Father Patrick Schultz (Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church), Episode 22 of 3Q3D tackles important questions, including, “what is the best argument to convince someone God exists?”, “how does one maintain faith even after experiencing something ...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min
ENTREPRENEURSHIP! Matt Kaulig and Tim Clepper are rockstar businessmen and philanthropists with an enviable track record – both literally and figuratively. Starting their partnership as friends first, Matt and Tim have built the single member family office, Kaulig Companies, into a juggernaut: the business now encompasses Kaulig Racing (with 3 cars in NASCAR’s Xfinity series and 2 teams set to race in NASCAR’s 2022 Cup series), consumer home products, marketing and events, finance and financial ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 33 min
RANDOM QUESTIONS. The 3Q3D team takes a field trip to their local “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area”, aka DORA, and scavenges a variety of drinks to share under the town clocktower while debating the best 80s movies, the worst states, and the best day on the calendar. Stick around for the grand finale as Chris regales Matt and Amanda with a heartwarming story from his youth involving a Highlights for Kids magazine. Drinks in this episode: >> Negroni cocktail from Hudson’s Restaurant: Ti...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
RISK. Risk is ever present in our lives; some of us embrace it, some of us do our best to avoid it, and many of us routinely take potentially life changing risks every single day without realizing it (witness anyone texting and driving). Between sips of local IPA’s and fueled by kobe beef corn dogs on a stick, Chris, Amanda and Matt debate their respective risk tolerance, whether it’s okay to let your 10 year old ride his bike around town alone, and why “safety” is a myth. Drinks in this episode...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
LAUGHTER. Proving they’re no one-hit wonder, Colt and Doug are back in the 3Q3D studio for another entertaining conversation. Only this time they’re doing shots of crappy rum while pondering where funny comes from in this “Laughter” themed episode. Drinks in this episode: >> Salty Dog cocktail – 1 ½ oz Tito’s vodka, 3 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Pour vodka and grapefruit juice in a glass, mix and garnish with a salted rim. >> Captain Morgan “Cannon Blast” shot >> UFO ...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
THE ART OF CONVERSATION. Small talk is lame. But how does one push past the superficial and have better conversations? Chris and Amanda are joined by podcasting guru and “Master Provocateur” Brian Howie (host of the #1 dating and relationship podcast The Great Love Debate), for a fascinating conversation about…conversation. If a good conversation is like a ping pong warmup, then this is one spirited volley. Drinks in this episode: >> Lemon Lavender Shandy, Burnt Marshmallow Brewery >>...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min
BECOMING THE BEST DRESSED MAN IN THE ROOM. JB Dunn, Jack Madda and Joe Paster believe personal style is more important than having no style at all, and for the past decade they’ve been helping men become the most confident version of themselves through their namesake J3 Clothing Company, one of the nicest men’s clothing stores in the nation. Over good tequila and great bourbon, Chris and his fashion icon Mike Silvestro, CEO of FlexJet, ask Jack and JB why men should care how they dress, how a ma...
Jun 28, 2021•53 min
TEACH ME SOMETHING. Believing everyone is in the Top 1% in the world at something, Chris challenges his frequent 3Q3D co-hosts, Amanda Adams and Matt Jordan, to teach him something from their respective areas of expertise. At worst, you’ll learn why a yeasty 3 Philosopher’s Ale is a terrible chaser to a Sloe Gin Fizz, and at best, you’ll learn how to win your next argument, why not everything is relative, and what Julie Roberts and Richard Gere knew about negotiating. Drinks in this episode: >...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min
FRIENDSHIP! In this episode exploring all things “friends”, 3Q3D newcomers Susie Schmitt and Belynda Thomas bond over the “Vacation in a Cup” cocktail and end up questioning their friendship with Chris. Between sips of Sangria and bites of a Belynda’s Vegemite sandwich (from her native Australia), the group ponders how friendships evolve, whether men and women can truly be “just friends” and what kind of sinister deal Belynda has made with one of her best friends (aka Chris’s wife). Drinks in th...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
FOOD FIGHT! For the first time ever, the 3Q3D podcast hits the road, settles into a booth at a local gastropub and – between bites of great calamari and awful bruschetta – orders up a culinarily curious conversation. Matt, apparently moonlighting as the New York Times food critic, determines he’s too good for Golden Corral and wonders whether it’s okay to be a picky eater. Meanwhile, Amanda and Chris nearly come to blows over who is truly responsible for Chris being at least 10 pounds overweight...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min
TRAVEL! 3Q3D listeners, please put your seatbacks and tray tables in their upright and locked position and let your 3Q3D captains take you on an exotic adventure (or at least pour you an exotic drink). Amanda hikes across England with an old school Cosmo in her canteen, Chris defends the “proper women” of Singapore and stirs up their local punch, and Matt heads to the Bayou, serves up a classic Vieux Carré and poses the show’s first “Would You Rather”. Drinks in this Episode: >> Cosmopolit...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min
GIRL POWER! How do you raise a strong daughter in the age of social media? Each raising sets of teen and tween girls, Sally Kuss and Thad Meese share their perspective on navigating today’s often dangerous and uncharted parenting waters. If you’re raising a child, and in particular a daughter, don’t miss this important and insightful conversation. Drinks in this Episode: >> Domaine des Cotes Blanches Sancerre >> Sho Chiku Bai, Junmai Saké >> Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA, Athletic...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
DUMB QUESTIONS, ROUND 2. 3Q3D newcomers Colt McCutcheon and Doug Harvey bring just the right amount of wrong while contemplating several rounds of stupid questions. Fueled by a random assortment of awful beer, incredible wine and a cocktail that will make you run into a wall, the show quickly falls off the rails as Colt envisions a world where Mr. T plays a starring role in the Green Mile and Doug theorizes Big Bird is abusing Snuffalufagus. If prior episodes of 3Q3D were thoughtful and smart, w...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
AGE & WISDOM! As they contemplate what they’ve learned at life’s halfway point, Amanda mixes up a big girl Vodka Martini, Chris celebrates his birthday (and soothes a mid-life crisis) with a Birthday Cake Martini, and Matt argues we’re all just a few decisions away from a life of crime. Oh, and stay tuned for the mystery guest who crashes the party and joins the conversation at the 33 minute mark. Drinks in this Episode: Vodka martini, shaken – fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add 2 ½ oz vod...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min
PRIVATE JETS! In this “Leadership” focused episode, Chris drinks expensive tequila with 2 titans of the private aviation industry, FlexJet CEO Mike Silvestro and FlexJet COO Megan Wolf. Mike and Megan share lessons learned from operating a global fleet of 160 aircraft, including what FlexJet borrowed from the Apollo 13 mission to survive the pandemic, whether great leaders are born or made, and why real leaders put on an apron and serve Christmas lunch. Drinks in this Episode: Don Julio 1942 Añe...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
MUSIC! The 3Q3D team explores the soundtrack of their lives: Chris is propositioned at a middle school dance, Amanda explores John Mayer’s bubblegum tongue, and Johnny Cash drives Matt to ponder the bottomless abyss that is our human condition. BONUS! Sing along with Episode 7 – you can find a special Spotify playlist at “3Q3D Episode 7 Soundtrack”. Drinks in this Episode: Moscow Mule: 2 oz vodka, 4 oz ginger beer, ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice; serve in a copper mug and garnish with slice of l...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Sports! Why are we so obsessed with putting various sized balls into various sized receptacles? Chris, Amanda and Matt debate whether fishing counts as a sport, if stadium seats are now the nation’s de facto church pew, and propose ‘Cul-de-Whack’ as the next Olympic event. Drinks in this Episode: Southside cocktail: Combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz lime juice, ¾ oz simply syrup, mint sprig in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake, pour and garnish with mint leaf. Dog’s Nose: Pour 1 shot of gin in the bottom o...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In a very special episode, Chris Mikolay and Kelly Moskal Smith drink great (and not so great) wine with 2003 British Open champion and all-around great guy Ben Curtis. Hear what it’s like to shock the world and win golf’s oldest and most prestigious trophy in your first attempt, what’s it like to play in the Masters, how the Ben Curtis Foundation is helping thousands of kids, and why Tiger Woods still owes Ben $100. And, Ben agrees to a bold bet that will almost surely turn out badly for Chris ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Hard hitting questions and hard hitting drinks were so last episode. This week Chris “Topher” Mikolay, Matt “Maximilian” Jordan, and “You can call me Mandy” Adams throw a variety of stupid questions in a bowl, mix up some cocktails soon to be popular in school lunchrooms everywhere, and discuss why sending your child to Chick-Fil-A for “The Talk” with a man in a furry costume is just great parenting. Drinks from this episode: PB&J Cocktail: 1 ½ oz Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, ¾ oz Chambo...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
With questions all related to “work”, the team wonders whether our hunter-gatherer ancestors had it all figured out, why “follow your heart” is terrible advice, and worries Shamu may kill again. Drinks from this episode: Weller Antique 107 wheated bourbon, poured neat One ice cold can of Busch Light Old Cuban cocktail: 1 ½ oz aged rum, ¾ oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes angostura bitters; mix ingredients in shaker, pour into a coupe glass and top with 1 ½ oz champagne and a mint ...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
