Black Velvet (Hard Cider + Guinness)Some drinks try too hard.This one doesn’t.The Black Velvet is simple, a little unexpected, and way better than it has any right to be. Just like a lot of the moments we talked about in this episode.Y…
The Unexpected Drink from Ep. 151On Ep. 151 of Manic Joy, this drink wasn’t planned.It showed up because we were out of vodka.That’s it. That’s the origin story.But somehow, in an episode about looking back at the moments t…
Some drinks feel like they were invented for conversation.An Irish coffee is one of them.It’s warm. A little sweet. A little strong. Perfect for slow mornings, late nights, or sitting on the couch talking about life the way Dave and Reese …
The one that was supposed to be spicy… and mostly just dirty.If you’ve been listening to Ep. 149, you know this drink caused some trust issues.It was meant to be bold. Fiery. Confident.Instead, it was more like… suspiciousl…
This one started as a joke.We were talking about snow.Then about “snow.”Then about stage props, roof leaks, and ice dams.And somehow we landed on this.The Clean Snow Martini looks innocent. Pale. Bright. A little frosty.…
If you listened to Ep. 147: An STD of Love (Happy Valentine’s Day) on our couples podcast, you already know this wasn’t a quiet, candlelit evening.There was a towed car.There was snow drama.There was Chick-fil-A timing chaos.But …
Pear MartiniSometimes your brain’s a mess. Sometimes it’s brilliant. Either way, a Pear Martini helps. This was the drink of choice for Manic Joy episode 130 — light, crisp, and just fancy enough to make us feel like we had our l…
🍒 The Black Forest MartiniA cocktail as dramatic and delicious as a letter from Annie OakleyInspired by a chocolate cherry cordial—and made even better with a little creative improvisation—this cocktail tastes like dessert in a glass…
🍸 The Vesper Martini: A Boozy Beauty with Bond-Level CoolWe’re not saying the Vesper Martini is responsible for everything that happened in this episode… but we’re also not not saying that. Remember, this is our go-to co…
If there’s one cocktail that screams “grown-up,” it’s the classic vodka martini. It’s simple, crisp, and dangerously easy to fall in love with—especially when you’re recording a new episode and need a little…
El Camino CocktailAs featured in Episode 125: “Baby, You Can Drive My Car!”This one’s for the car lovers, the deal negotiators, the dashboard DJs—and anyone who’s ever named their vehicle like a pet. The El Camino i…
The drink that helped us dive headfirst into the weird, wild world of Garbage Pail Kids!If you listened to Episode 124: Hope Grows in a Dump, you know we kicked off the Garbage Pail Kids nostalgia dive with a little something indulgent in our glas…
A Show About the Show (and a Damn Good Drink)In Episode 122 of Manic Joy, we did something a little different. Instead of diving into a theme like love or uncertainty, we turned the spotlight on the show itself.Over a couple of El Diablos (more …
As described in episode 2: Love, it's a love story for the ages! Join Luke Hancock as he goes behind the elopement to uncover the unexpected secret of two star-crossed lovers.Click "Watch on YouTube" to er, watch on YouTube. Unfortunately, …
In the High School episode, Reese and I discuss the music that was popular during our high school years.If you're ready to go on a musical journey check out the playlist below.The only thing missing: Roping the Wind by Garth Brooks. Apparently h…
These are the songs hitting the right tone, right now.Check out my "Vibe" playlist.
If you're still trying to hang onto those summertime vibes check out my Spotify playlist.
Life is an interesting thing. We're brought into this world and thrown into whatever our situation may be. So many things are beyond our control. But we learn so much from how life happens. It shapes us. Teaches us. Hardens us. …
In episode 14: Screams?, Reese and I talk about an episode from the "Mad About You" reboot. In the episode, Paul and Jamie discuss what they'd like to have done with their ashes once they expire. We thought it was a pretty cool idea to…
Wow. Back in January of 2020 I came to Reese with what we'll call a "brilliant" idea. (You can listen to the "We're doing what?" episode to hear more.)I was feeling stagnant from a personal creativity standpoint at the time. And, as I do ev…