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How We Seeez It! Blended (2014)

“You just scared a zebra stripe into my underwear!” — Jim

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite for Blended, a 2014 romantic comedy about two single parents whose disastrous blind date somehow leads to a shared family vacation in Africa.

We’ve covered plenty of Adam Sandler movies we’ve really enjoyed, so how does Blended stack up? Does this reunion with Drew Barrymore deliver, and will Noah and Steve see eye to eye on this one?

We also get into Sandler and Barrymore’s chemistry, the kids, and how Blended compares with their earlier collaborations.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and tell us what you think—or share something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode:

"The House Blend"
1 oz bourbon — Jim: sturdy
1 oz aged rum — Lauren: warm
¼ oz Averna — Hilary: moody
¼ oz Strega — Espn: quirky
1 tsp banana liqueur — Brendan: awkward
1 tsp maple syrup — Lou: sweet
2 dashes orange bitters — Tyler: tough

 

“Not the Bagina!”
2 oz Grind Double espresso liqueur 
1 oz Caramel Vodka 
1 oz Amaretto 
2 oz Royal Rhino Africa cream liqueur

 

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How We Seeez It! Moneyball (2011)

“How can you not be romantic about baseball?” – Billy Beane

For our September throwback movie, we are heading back 15 years to 2011 for Moneyball. Brad Pitt stars as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, who, faced with one of the smallest payrolls in baseball, challenges conventional thinking and tries to build a winning team by finding value where everyone else has overlooked it.

But Moneyball is not necessarily just a baseball movie. It is about questioning accepted wisdom, solving problems, and finding a different way to compete. Pitt and Jonah Hill give understated performances that help turn baseball statistics, trade calls, and front-office strategy into compelling drama.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode.

"Beane Counter"
1½ oz brown-butter-washed Legacy Canadian Whisky
½ oz Jägermeister
¼ oz 99 Bananas
½ oz strong black-tea reduction
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz apple syrup
2 dashes aromatic bitters
3 drops saline

 

“InCider Baseball”
2.5 oz Honey Whiskey 
2.5 oz Apple Cider (honey crisp)
2.5 oz Ginger Beer
Dash of Lemon juice
Apple slices for Garnish

 

Show links.

https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/moneyball-2011
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How We Seeez It! Episode 349: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3, Episodes 5 through 8

“I realize this is gonna sound funny coming from someone that just spent a lot of time kicking your face... but you can trust me.” – Buffy Summers

Back this week with the next four episodes of Season 3. Lots happening in these four episodes, from the return of Spike and a new Watcher to a good old homecoming queen battle. We also see the start of one of the storylines that many fans have always disliked. We’ll discuss all four episodes and where things might be taking us.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or let us know if there’s something you’ve watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series we should check out. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode:

"Spiked Romance"
1½ oz Arran 10
½ oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
½ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz Fruitlab Ginger Liqueur
¼ oz simple syrup
1 dash orange bitters
¼ oz Fernet-Branca, floated on top

“Spikes Back"
2 oz Gin
1 oz Fresh lime juice
.5 oz Blood Orange bitters
.5 oz lemon infused simple syrup 
shaken and topped with Ginger Beer

“Butterfly Martini”
1.5 oz citrus vodka
2 oz white grape juice
1 teaspoon elderflower liquor 
1 teaspoon lemon juice
A few leaves each mint and basil

Show links:

https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-season-3-episodes-5-through-8/ 
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How We Seeez It! Episode 348: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

“Hey, you guys are the professionals, I'm just a volunteer.” – Spider-Man

Tom Holland is back as that friendly neighborhood hero we all love. This story continues the life and times of Peter Parker after all memory of him was erased in the last movie. We get more Spider-Man action with a side of Peter Parker emotion as he navigates life as a young man in the early stages of adulthood. Plus, throw in some cameos from some of the greats in the MCU.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode.

"Ecdysis"
-1½ oz rye whiskey
-½ oz Byrrh Grand Quinquina
-¼ oz Cynar
-1 dash orange bitters
-Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass over one frozen Ecdysis Cube
Ecdysis Cube
-3 oz chamomile tea
-½ oz Strega
-1 oz Lillet Rosé
-½ oz lavender syrup
-6 saffron threads
-flower petals
Sip slowly and allow the cube to melt naturally

“Arachnid hormones”
2 oz Lime Vodka 
2 oz blue Curaçao
2 oz Pineapple juice
Shaken and poured over ice 
Drizzle 1 oz Grenadine over the top.

"Remembering May"
1 oz gin
1/2 oz kirsch
Top off with champagne

"Brand New Day"
2 oz gin
1/4 oz lemon juice
TBS simple syrup 
Put over ice in a Collins glass and top with tonic

Beer
Coors Light

Show links.
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How We Seeez It! Episode 347: Stand By Me (1986)

“We talked into the night. The kind of talk that seemed important until you discover girls.” – The Writer

For this episode, we are going back 40 years to take a look at Rob Reiner’s adaptation of the Stephen King story about four pre-teen boys and their bonding adventure. A great coming-of-age story that will have you thinking about your own relationships with friends from the past.

As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.

Drinks for the episode.

"Apples & Oranges"
1½ oz apple brandy
¾ oz dry curaçao
¼ oz Bénédictine
¾ oz lemon juice
⅛ oz apple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters

 

“My Brothers Keeper”
2.5 oz Brothers bond Bourbon
2.5 oz Black cheery juice
1 oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice.

 

Show links.

https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/stand-by-me-1986/ 
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