The Fantastic Pour

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Pop Culture Basement host Mike Jamison to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Green Arrow, layer a black and tan, and read Green Arrow #81.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Oliver Queen is the John McClane of the DC Universe, the best black and tan spoon usage, watching cable at your aunt's house, a Philadelphia therapy session, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Black and Tan Cocktail: Black and Go Birds Ingredients (per drink): 12oz can of Guiness 12oz can or bottle of Yards Pale Ale 1 P...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes FW All-Star Siskoid to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Godzilla, mix up a brandy sidecar cocktail, and read Godzilla: King of the Monsters #16.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss What does Godzilla eat?  Improv in Canada. Cattle rustlin'.  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Sidecar Cocktail: The Kaiju Cowboy Ingredients (per drink): 2 oz. brandy 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) ½ oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed Garnish: orange twist Garnish: sugar rim (optional) Instructions (per drink) Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Doug Adamson to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Blue Beetle, blend up a blue banana daquiri cocktail and mocktail, and read Blue Beetle #10.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Castles in your neighborhood;  Why Doug likes the Dolphins; The Chronos sandwich; Why is that green?! and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Banana Daquiri Cocktail: The Blue Banana Blue Beast Syrup recipe Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low Stir in 1 cup sugar Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir Remove from heat and le...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes John Steib to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Beast, whip up a blue cocktail and mocktail, and read Avengers #167.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Hank is best with the Avengers or the X-Men; Waterski stunt shows; George Perez's mastery, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Blue cocktails Cocktail: The Blue Beast Blue Beast Syrup recipe Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low Stir in 1 cup sugar Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir Remove from heat and let cool Add 3 d...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Dr. Anj back to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Legion Five Years Later, throw back some Fireball shooters and read Legion of Super-Heroes #12.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss nine panel grids, the history of the shot glass, Anj's Boston top five,  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Shot Glass Cocktail: Five Beers Later Ingredients (per drink) 1oz Fireball ½ oz white rum 1 squeeze of lemon wedge 2 dashes of Tabasco Instructions Fill shaker with ice Add ingredients into the shaker Shake well and strain into sho...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes The Irredeemable Shag to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Robin (Tim Drake), enjoy an Amaretto Mai Tai and read Robin #14.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as Shag puts his best foot forward to discuss Florida humidity, Batman costumes, Dragon Con drinking, the best Robin,  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Amaretto Cocktail: No Shoes, No Service Ingredients (per drink) 2 oz spiced rum 1 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz trip sec or Cointreau 1/2 oz lime juice 2 oz Pineapple Juice Splash of grenadine Instructions Add ingredients (except grenadine) in shaker. Add ice Shake we...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes The Monitor Tapes' DC Dave to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Superman in the Silver Age!  We enjoy a Lemon Drop Martini and read Action Comics #335.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Did Superman break the bro code? Re-starting the universe. Practical types of Kryptonite.  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Lemon Drop Martini Cocktail: Lemony Luthor Ingredients (per drink): 2 oz vodka of choice 1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 oz simple syrup 1 twist of lemon Sugar rim 1/2 cup granulated sugar Zes...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes the Hot Squad's Shotgun to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Frog-Man..? Yes, Frog-Man! We enjoy a Maple Syrup Cocktail and read Amazing Spider-Man #266.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How hot was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Is Bambi (not that Bambi) hot? Are frogs hotter than toads?  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Maple Syrup Cocktail: Maple Leap Ingredients 2 oz whiskey of choice 1 oz orange juice 1/2 oz maple syrup 1/2 oz lemon juice 2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice) Pinch of...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes the brilliant Andrew Leyland to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special Christmas Eve end-of-year edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Spider-Man! We enjoy a Glenmorangie 12 year Scotch and read Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #67.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we enjoy the holiday season and discuss: Should Spider-Man have hung it up after issue #99? What is Chrimbo Limbo? Who makes up the best Dad Show team?  And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Scotch Whiskey Cocktail: Scotch Ingredients Glenmorangie 12 year old A clean glass Whiskey Stones (Not Water!) Instructions Open the bottle of Gl...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes FW Godfather Rob Kelly to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special holiday edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Santa Claus! We enjoy a Yoo-Hoo holiday cocktail and read Justice League of America #110.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How much nutmeg is too much? Death by Christmas ornament. The Phantom Stranger in a Hallmark movie. And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Drinking at Christmas Cocktail: Yoo-Hoo-ltide Ingredients 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream 1 oz vodka 4 to 5 oz Yoo Hoo 1 candy cane Chocolate syrup Nutmeg Instructions Crush candy cane and put pieces on a small...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes FW All-Star Shawn Myers to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special MOCKTAIL edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Captain Carrot! We enjoy a Spiced Cinnamon, Orange, Thyme Mocktail and read Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew issue #12.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Why was this comic never a cartoon? Who are the best tiny heroes? What to do at the Park City Mall 40 years ago. And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Mocktail Cocktail: Zoo Cruise Ingredients ½ cup water ¼ cup maple syrup 4 sprigs fresh thyme OR 2 Tbsp of crushed thy...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck's Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail Cocktail: Smokin' Reed Richards Ingredients 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 Dash Aromatic Bitters Luxardo or maraschino cherry Instructions Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass S...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Ward Hill Terry to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Nexus! We enjoy a refreshing end-of-summer Gin Cocktail and read Nexus issue #9.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Nexus the hero or villain of his story? Who would make up Terry's indy comics superhero team? Does one of Terry's favorite bands have their house in the middle of their street? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Gin Cocktail: Killer Poodle Ingredients 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 6 mint leaves 3 cucumber slices tonic water Garnish Cucumber Mint Sprig Instructions In a cocktail shaker, m...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Ryan Daly to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk G.I. Joe! We enjoy a Summer Bourbon Cocktail and read G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #16.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge for a Battle-Sized episode as we discuss: What are Ryan's favorite G.I. Joe toys? Why is Torpedo wearing flippers in the city? Wait, the Weather Dominator in a nativity scene? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Our Bourbon at War Cocktail: You Too, Scar Face! Ingredients 2 oz. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters  to 10 Mint Leaves 2 Lemon Wheels Ginger Be...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Stella to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Batgirl! We enjoy a sparkling Fuzzy Navel and read the Batgirl: Year One issue #9.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: What's in Stella's utility belt? Superman steals Firestorm's rogue's gallery? Will Stella ever see Josh Allen in the Super Bowl? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Fuzzy Navel Cocktail: Red Haired Justice Ingredients 2 oz. Peach Schnapps 2 oz. Orange Juice 1 oz. Cranberry Juice Sparkling Wine or Seltzer Garnish Orange Twist Instructions Add the peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice, a...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 - 4.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can't the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned. Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 teaspoon water 2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye) Garnish Orange t...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick's all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito Cocktail: Blue Summers Ingredients (per drink): 2oz White Rum 75oz Fresh Lime Juice 5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup 8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves Club Soda Instructions In a large glass or maso...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn't afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Guinness Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy Ingredients (per drink): 1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout Vanilla ice cream Baileys or other Irish cream Whipped Cream Chocolate syrup Chocolate shavings Nutmeg Instructions In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ic...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Dr. Anj to the Fantasti-Lounge to celebrate JSApril! We enjoy a Sambuca citrus cocktail and read JSA: The Liberty Files #1 and #2.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Dr. Midnite's so cool, how Anj has his Sambuca, wearing grenades to dinner, the 2004 Red Sox, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Sambuca Cocktail: The Owl Ingredients (per drink): 1 Lemon wheel or lemon twist 1 Lemon wedge Sugar on a plate to rim the glass 1 ½ oz Vodka ¾ oz lemon juice ¾ oz Sambuca Ice Instructions Chill a martini glass or coupe. If you have neither, you can use a...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Ed Buzzi, friend of the pod, to the Fantasti-Lounge to knock down some Moscow Mules and read Star Wars #1 thru #6.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Ed has never seen any Star Wars movie, falling asleep with wine, why Chewbacca is not a pet, Connecticut, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Moscow Mule Cocktail: R.I.P. Biggs Ingredients (per drink): 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled Copper cup Garnish: Lime wheel Instructions Fill a Moscow Mule copper cup (or highball glass) with ice, then a...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Captain Entropy as we get heated with a spicy margarita and read Nightwing #9. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Nightwing in all his Scott McDaniel glory, abandoned malls, Lori Elton > Starfire, Alabama football, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Margarita Cocktail: Nightwing Fallen Ingredients (per drink): 1 lime wedge 2 jalapeno slices 2 oz Patron Blanco 1/2 oz Trip Sec, Cointreau or GM 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 oz simple syrup Garnish: salt rim and jalapeno slice Instructions Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to...

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Paul Kien, host of DC Specialcast and co-host of Batman Family Reunion, shakes up a rum punch and reads Fantastic Four #5. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss The Thing as Blackbeard, vacation drinks, Doctor Doom’s chess set, how many times you should wear a pair of pants before you wash them, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Caribbean Rum Punch Cocktail: Blackbeard’s Rum Punch Ingredients (per drink) 3 ounces of pineapple juice 2 ounces of orange juice ½ lime 1 oz dark rum 1 oz spiced rum (or white rum if you prefer) 1 splash of grena...

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