Cheers to You
Hosted by Elliot Lerner, Cheers to You is the podcast that seeks to explore our connection to beverages, alcoholic or otherwise, on an emotional, intimate, and personal level. Each episode features a guest bringing in a different beverage that has had some resonating significance in their life, be it their first legal drink, or maybe just a particular cup of coffee they need to start their day. Brought to you by the Artfinix Studios Podcast Network.
Episodes
This week, Elliot sits down for another #PodCrossover with musician, badass, and host of the Artfinix podcast "In the Green Room", Stephanie Fravel. It’s an episode about the highs and lows of performance, all while enjoying some refreshing gin spritzers.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheers to You will be going on an indefinite hiatus following Episode 35. Until it returns, please check out the other shows on the Artfinix Studios Podcast N...
This week, it's Arnold Palmers and improvised music with host of the Artfinix podcast Wake & Jake, Jake Fisher. Elliot and Jake talk dads, the process of improvising music for a podcast, and relax with a few Arnold Palmers. Subscribe to Wake & Jake, and start your Monday mornings right with some calm conversation and soothing, improvised music.
Wake & Jake:
This week, Elliot sat down with the host of the podcast Cringeworthy, Kaleena Otey. Elliot goes on a rant at the top! Kaleena's origin story is explored! Let's talk about you and me! Let's talk about Jeppson's Malört, baybee!
Kaleena Otey:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cringeworthy/id1442139727?mt=2
https://www.instagram.com/cringepodcast/
Cheers to You:
This week, Elliot sits down with artist Darren Jones, who seeks to capture nature’s beauty in paintings, evoking emotion and a sense of humanity. Elliot and Darren discuss growing up in Canada and leading a standard 9-to-5 life before a chance happening opened him up to his pursuing a career as an artist. And, it wouldn't be a C2Y if they didn't discuss the blissful simplicity of a good Hendricks Gin and Tonic. It's a s...
This week, Elliot sits down with host of Two Weeks Notice at Lo Rez Brewing and The Tuesday Show at The Logan Square Improv, Matt MacLean. Elliot and Matt talk growing up in Minnesota, getting up to hijinks with legal implications, meditation, and finding your purpose despite life's hardships. All while enjoying a nice Michelob Golden.
Matt MacLean
https://www.instagram.com/matty_meek/
Cheers to You:
Elliot's guest this the week is actor, improvisor, model, and brand ambassador, David Zev Weiner. David talks growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community, discovering a love for acting later in life, slowing down the partying, and the rituals that come with pouring a proper cup of tea. This episode is as serene as it is filled with bad bits.
David Zev Weiner:
Equal parts hilarious and intense, this week's episode features podcaster and arrest collector, B. Casper. Elliot and B. sit down to talk about her love of fermented drinks, brushes with death, being arrested, a shared confusion of what "content creator" means, and her aptly titled podcast, "That Time I Got Arrested".
B. Casper:
This week, Elliot wraps up 2018 with figure drawing model, artist, and co-host of Art Hole at Brooklyn's Rubulad, Maggie. They discuss their individual journeys to becoming models for figure drawing, the perils of working in the industry, and the art of the proper pour over (as well as all things coffee). Fun, digestible, and lightly acidic. Happy New Year!
Maggie:
This week, Elliot sits down with Chicago rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer Kenyadda. The two men talk growing up in a city with an immense pool of talent, the process of writing and producing, and how the Canadian whiskey Crown Royal fits in to Kenyadda's busy life.
Kenyadda:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5js86B7XZgz5Ed06lHAzHF
https://www.facebook.com/kenyadda4sho/
https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/
Cheers to You:
Joining Elliot this week are the hosts of the podcast "Tipsy Tabloids", Heidi Cheek and Kit Rivers. Mirroring the format of "Tipsy Tabloids", the conversation gets silly as they discuss celebrity gossip, the perils of youthful drinking, and what happens when you can't taste the Burnett's Vodka.
Tipsy Tabloids:
https://www.tipsytabloids.com/
Sitting down with Elliot this week is actress, model, and former basketball stand-out, Tatiana Ortiz. They discuss her upcoming films "White Trash Ninja" and "Quotidian", as well as her journey from sports to performance, the competitive spirit, strip clubs, Jack Daniels, and Shemar Moore. This is a fun one, folks.
Tatiana Ortiz:
https://www.instagram.com/ok_tatiana_1/
https://twitter.com/one_luckylefty
Cheers to You:
This week, Elliot's guest is artist Rick Sindt. They chat about Rick's foray into finding his specialty and preferred mediums, his guidelines for a worthy bar, and whether he's ready in case the shit hits the fan (*Spoiler: He's more prepared than you think*). They also enjoy some Old Fashioneds.
Rick Sindt:
https://www.instagram.com/ricksindt/
https://www.facebook.com/rick.sindt/
Cheers to You:
This week, Elliot sits down with writer, actor, improviser, and all-around delightful talent Emma Palizza. They discuss Emma's education at The School at Steppenwolf in Chicago and Rose Bruford College in England, their blossoming friendship through the Death & Pretzels Theatre Company, understudying for the show “Cosmologies” at the The Gift Theatre, and learning to drink whilst being on a broke artist budget. An incredibl...
This week, Elliot is joined by rapper and co-host of podcast Ill-Advised & Unprepared, AzMattic. They talk basketball, rap, and AzMattic's upcoming show at Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Spose, JAMS the Flava Child, and SheepMan. If you like the idea of two white dudes having a conversation over their mutual love for Whiteclaw Hard Seltzer, this is the episode for you.
AzMattic:
This week, Elliot's guest is comedian and podcaster Brendan Gay. They have a frank discussion and share their views about love, sex, gender politics, and mental health. Hot takes! Bad bits (Elliot)! Occasional ignorance (Elliot, again)! Wine (both of us)! Elliot opens up about a number of issues he's had, and Brendan discusses what is next for him in his comedy journey. All while drinking SHEESH Wine.
Brendan Gay:
This week, Elliot sits down with the indelible and talented comedian, artist, storyteller, traveler, and “Jill of All Trades”, Steph Charaska. The two talk stage design, making a foray into producing your own comedy show, and Dark N' Stormies.
Steph Charaska:
https://www.instagram.com/char.darling/
Cheers to You:
https://artfinixstudios.com/cheers-to-you/
This week, Elliot's guests are Melissa and Joel Hill of Reed's Local and B'el Bar + Kitchen in Chicago. They discuss the journey of finding a good bar, wild patron stories, and the importance of family.
Reed's Local & B’el Bar + Kitchen:
https://www.facebook.com/Reedslocaltap/
https://www.facebook.com/BelBarKitchen/
Cheers to You:
This week, Elliot sits down with Marketing Manager Alexandria Noe and Brew Master Justin Lincoln of Motor Row Brewing to talk the historic location within the aptly named Motor Row District, the history of the brewery, the influence of Blues music, October events, spooky films, and beer. So. Much. Good. Beer. Check out Motor Row Brewing for more information on events and specials. Cheers!
Motor Row Brewing:
This week, Elliot’s guest is writer, performer, and fellow Carolinian, Annabel Lang. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running feedback-driven variety show Junior Varsity, personal growth as a performer, and the comfort of vodka with water and four limes.
Check out some Artfinix Studios events coming up, including our free Halloween and Anniversary Party at First Congressional in Summit, IL, on 10/26. Also, check out upcomi...
This week, Elliot sits down with No Coast Raps battle champion Steve Eanet, aka “XQZ”. The boys discuss the rap battling process, pre-event nerves, and how Kona Big Wave Lager affected Steve's battling career.
This month is #ArtfinixEventMonth. Check out "Night of the Living Poets" on Oct. 6th at the Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs, self-help event "Developing Your Transformational Power” on Oct. 14th at The D...