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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about the history of the modern UFO encounter! From Kenneth Arnold to the Phoenix Lights, from The Roswell Incident to the Tic-Tac videos we take you through the major events in UFO history. We also discuss all the scientific reasons we may not ever meet little green folks from outer space! Ethan Williford, bartender at Dick's Last Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, stops by to talk about his experience getting to be mean to customers from behind the bar, his thoughts on aliens, and why he might just be starting his own USBG chapter.

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• Ethan Williford @ethanbartends

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about boardgames! They take you back to the beginning with some of the oldest known boardgames, the board games that have endured, modern boardgames, and how boardgames aren't just child's play financially! Chandler Tomayko, chef, bartender, and game designer found at Dallas, Texas' own Algiers Club, stops by to talk about her transition from back of house to behind the bar, how hobbies can lead you to surprising places, and how she created the Heard Card game with her own blood, sweat, and tears.
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• Chandler Tomayko @thechefwithredshoes
• Heard - The Card Game @heardcardgame
• The Algiers Club - @the_algiers
• Get your copy of Heard - The Card Game here!

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about the man, the myth, the legend - the one and only Gaius Julius Caesar! From hunting down and eradicating his own kidnappers, having a love affair with none other than that Egyptian enchantress Cleopatra, to being assassinated by friends and countrymen, no one else could make the middle of March so interesting! Christine Riddle, bartender extraordinaire at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's own Birch Restaurant, stops by to take a break from her birthday celebrations in the Windy City, to talk about her love of travel, midwest hospitality, and serving drinks on rollerskates.
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• Christine Riddle @grainfullyemployed
• Birch Restaurant @birchonpleasant

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about cult classic movies, albums, and cocktails. Learn the history of the phrase "cult classic", how a labor union move gave rise to generations of movies that were so bad they become beloved, and how one cult classic record might have been more cult than classic. Des Santana, mixmaster supreme at San Antonio, Texas' own Amelia Social Lounge stops by to talk about her favorite cult classic horror flicks, what drives her behind the bar, and how sometimes the biggest motivator is being told that you can't.
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• Des Santana @saltmami
• Amelia Social Lounge @ameliasatx
• The official El Topo trailer
• Find a Rocky Horror Picture Show showtime near you

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about our great neighbor to the north, Canada! From its transition from French and English settlements to a vibrant independent nation, we will discuss its natural beauty, our favorite Canadian foods, and how could we not discuss Canadian pop culture, music, and sport. Marian Walsh, affectionately known as Mare, bartender at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada's own Handsome Dave's stops by to talk about her life in hospitality, what it's been like to help develop a city's cocktail scene, and how she brings her "A-game" for the brunch shift!
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• Marian Walsh @riptwithmare
• Quick Stir @quickstirhamont
• Handsome Dave's @handsomedaves
• If these nine minutes don't convince you to watch Letterkenny, nothing will! (warning: explicit language)

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to talk about cryptids! From Bigfoot to Nessie to "Goat Suckers" learn about their history, their sightings, and whether they might just be real. Walker Roberts, bartender at Raleigh, North Carolina's own Foundation stops by to talk about how his time in the kitchen influences his approach to cocktails, how handcuffing yourself to a limited spirit selection can work wonders, and some of his wildest moments as a paranormal investigator!
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• Walker Roberts @walker.roberts30
• Foundation @foundation_bar
• Ex V Planis Podcast @exvplanis
• Read about the legend of the Boojum.
• What is the Beast of Bladenboro?

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to discuss Presidential inauguration history. Find out all about long speeches, wild parties on the lawn, and to why birds aren't good decorations in Washington winters! Chris Trull, bartender at St. Petersburg, Florida's Wild Child will be stopping by to talk all about where he draws cocktail inspiration from, his magic triangle for picking the right job, and if it's ok to drink directly from the cambro.
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• Chris Trull @chris_makes.cocktails
• Wild Child @wildchild_stpete

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Big shout out to our friend Matt Weiss at The Wine Centric Show for helping us out with wines for this episode's cocktails! Check them out
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Recipes:
Here's the recipe for the Orange Punch that was served at Andrew Jackson's 1829 Inauguration Bash:

Dissolve one tablespoon fine sugar with a little water in a mixing-glass, add the juice of half an orange, the juice of half a lime, one jigger eue de vie d'oranges or orange brandy, fill the glass with fine ice; mix well; strain into fancy bar-glass, trim with fruit

Just remember, we're not responsible if the party goers get out of control!

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In this episode, Ingrid (@ingastura) and Rob (@rob.nester) sit down to celebrate National Bloody Mary Day (Jan 1), figure out who created the cocktail, and what - if anything - the cocktail has to do with the creepy urban legend of calling out "Bloody Mary" three times in a dark bathroom! Bri Scott, bartender at Holly Springs, North Carolina's own The Blind Pelican will be stopping by to talk all about the gargantuan Bloody Marys that have resulted in them going viral multiple time, what it’s like to serve a cocktail with a side of filet-mignon, and why being behind the bar is just like dancing
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• Bri Scott:
  • Instagram: @bri.scott
• The Blind Pelican:
  • Instagram: @blindpelicanseafood
  • Website: https://blindpelicanseafood.com/

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The Drinking with Robots podcast is produced and engineered by your host, Rob Nester. It's a work in progress, thank you for your patience.

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