Matt and Friends Drink the Universe

Andy, Chris, and Rob, and The Fish join Matt for an exciting round of our signature "Think or Drink" trivia. After we crack open our Oskar Blues Brewery Mutant IPAs, Rob unveils his superhero alter ego. As the game begins, we serve up a strong cocktail of superhero knowledge. We tackle questions about various characters, their superpowers, and the storylines they've been part of.

As the game progresses, we d...

Part 2 of our Halloween special (all puns intended)! Chris, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt in watching and reacting to Harrison Smith's movie, 'The Special'! We enjoy the "Special" cocktail we crafted for this occasion. We laugh, scream, gasp, and cry out in horror as we enjoy the horror story of Jerry who follows his friends bad advice down a dark path of addiction and death.

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For our Halloween special Matt and Rob interview writer, producer, director, best-selling author, and host of the Cynema podcast Harrison Smith! This episode promises an insightful conversation with Harrison as he gives a peak into his upcoming projects and shares the origins of his passion for horror films.

As we delve deeper into the convolutions of the entertainment industry, we explore the potential seismic shift AI co...

Get ready to quench your thirst for beer knowledge as we journey into the hop-filled universe of Lost Tavern Brewing. Matt and Andy M. are joined by Jean and Masaki from Lost Tavern Brewing. Jean and Masaki bring plenty of beer for us all to taste as we partake in a fun and informative look at some of Lost Tavern's beer.

Starting with a Japanese-style rice lager, a refreshing brew made with yuzu, citrus blend of lemo...

Big Z, Chris and Rob join Matt for a Booze Battle! The world of beer is at war! Get ready for a whirlwind of brews—each of us have brought two beers to the tasting table—one from our chosen country and another from the United States as the "ally" beer. The most tasty pairing shall win the war.  Rob's got a Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic and a Founders Breakfast Stout, while Chris is shaking things up with a Bot...

How much do you know about the cosmos? Warm up your neurons and chill your beers as we launch into a hilarious game of 'Think or Drink'. With each rocket-science trivia question, we navigate the universe, fueled by the delightful brews from Funk Brewing and Alementary. 

Christa, Rob, Siobhan, and The Fish join Matt to grapple with mind-bending questions about the cosmos. Whether you're a trivia aficionado or...

Drinkables! Aaron, Rob, and Siobhan join Matt for another gastro adventure! For Season 2 we've upscaled from the dollar store to... gas stations! For an added twist, Matt has asked that his friends create a vodka based cocktail with ingredients from their gas station of choice. Featuring Reyka Vodka, this fun-filled episode takes us on a wild ride as we taste-test the likes of chicken sandwiches, a Hershey's cookie and cr...

Matt is joined by Chris, Dan, and Rob. Bourbon! Bourbon everywhere! Including Rob's pants! Get ready for our all new episode format, "Rocket Rankings. "Rocket Rankings is a blind-tasting and drink ranking extravaganza. The crew is excited to have Dan and his extensive knowledge of bourbon onboard the Bottle Rocket as they embark on a cosmic journey to taste and rank 8 different bourbons. This episode pushes Matt and ...

As we get closer to our second voyage across the universe on August 18th, 2023, I'm excited to introduce you to some of the cast of season 2! You'll hear some familiar voices along with some new ones. Andy, Aaron, Big Z, Chris, Christa, Dan, Emma, The Fish, Rob, and Siobhan are just some of the friends joining me as we resume our quest to drink our way across the universe.

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Matt and friends are preparing to blast off again soon! The Booze Bottle Rocket is loaded and so are we. Plenty of laughs and and great drinks headed your way in Season 2! 

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We're drinking around the world! Ever in search of stellar sips, I, your intrepid captain Matt, traveled to Walt Disney World's EPCOT with my great friends Jon and Chellise of Poppins Travel Company.

Join us as we visit France, Germany, and Mexico while drinking our way around EPCOT!

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Being the captain of a booze filled spacecraft is hard. Matt made some hilarious mistakes along the way!

5. (Ep 6.) - Smoked Beer and Bad Jerky
4. (Ep 5.) - Winston’s Mouthwash
3. (Ep. 8) - Billie who? Matt is Bad at Words
2. (Ep. 1) - Eduardo the Worm
1. (Ep. 2) - First drinkables, the Infamous Banana

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It's the season 1 finale! Matt challenged his friends to bring beers which fit a tight budget and demand a distinct lack of self-respect, to compete in this Booze Battle. They did not disappoint! Matt is joined by Big Z, Chris, and Rob as eight budget beers compete in the Budget Beer Bracket to see which will be crowned the best of the worst. Our tastebuds suffer for your entertainment!

As we sample some truly questionable brew...

Matt and Friends go alcohol free! Matt is joined by Chris, Jen, and Siobhan on a bit of a different cosmic voyage into the unexplored regions of alcohol free and alcohol removed drinks. There are many reasons why one may opt for an alcohol free option. We're here for you, searching for alternative Stellar Sips! We sample several different 0% sprit, cocktail, wine, and beer options to find out which can truly be a great replace...

Think or Drink? Music trivia! Prepare to laugh! Matt is joined by Andy, Rob, and Siobhan. Musicians and music enthusiasts all, Matt and crew put their knowledge of all things music to the test. With questions spanning the entire musical universe - from instruments to legends of the past and present - these fierce competitors will leave no musical stone unturned and music pun left unsaid in their quest for trivia victory.  Who will ...

Drinkables!  Matt and his friends Andy, Chris, and Rob explore the unique flavor of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, a classic German smoked beer. Matt has once again challenged his friends to choose 3 snacks from a dollar store to pair with the featured beverage. Laugh along as Matt and his friends try their snack trios, some of which are questionable at best. Matt begins with a brief review of the history of this uniquely flavored br...

A canned cocktail with a kick, some great beers, and a truly unique single barrel bourbon. Join Matt and his friends Andy M, Chris, and Dan as they take some truly stellar sips. Time once again to answer the question: How Did We Get Beer? 

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Join Matt and his friends Andy, Big Z, and Rob for the first ever Booze Battle! Matt and his friends have each chosen a great war time leader as their champion. Leonidas the 1st, General George S. Patton, George Washington, and Winston Churchill battle it out in an epic booze filled fracas to determine who will earn the title of Booze Battle Champion! 

Expert commentary for the action will be provided by special guests Chu...

In Local Brews is all about highlighting popular local spots to grab great drinks in the Lehigh Valley area. Matt and his wife Jen explore and review one of their favorite local spots in Nazareth Pennsylvania.

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