Imbibe the Vibe
The same way you'd pair wine with a meal, we pair cocktails with music. We take a spirit, match it with a genre of music, and make a playlist to go with various cocktail selections. Enjoy the spirits and the sounds, and remember to imbibe responsibly.
Episodes
34 episodes
Lionel Ritchie & Even More Cosmos
It's been way too long. Alex takes a stab at bartending, mixing some Cosmopolitan riffs for the crew, while we reflect on another secret Totos album, Lionel Ritchie's "Can't Slow Down" form 1983.We promise we won't leave you this long w...
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Episode 33
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1:06:11
Steely Dan & Highballs
The boys finally dig into one of the richest, most layered record of the 1970s. That's right, Steely Dan's Aja. And what better types of cocktails to match with this level of studio perfectionism and virtuosity than a set of precision made high...
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Episode 32
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1:05:11
Shots & Beers & Supergroups
The crew listens to two records showcasing legendary artist combinations, while tasting the most legendary of beverage combinations - the Boilermaker; that's right....a shot and a beer.Hear what kind of rye fits with the raspy whisper o...
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Episode 31
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1:54:11
Drinking Through the 80s Part 2 of 2: Steve Winwood's Back in the High Life
We round out our 2 parter on the eighties with the more urbane, yuppie side of the decade, both musically, and mixologically. Alex talks about how Patrick Bateman should have had this record as one of his featured album reviews in American psyc...
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Episode 31
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59:18
Drinking Through the 80s Part 1 of 2: Van Halen's 1984
The Record Club tries to salvage some of the most tarnished of eighties drinks by elevating the quality of ingredients, with results ranging from creating some newfound respect for some previously maligned mixed drinks, to solidifying others in...
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Episode 30
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58:12
The Cabin Chronicles - New Cocktail Inventions & A Grab Bag of Disco
Skye and Alex convene in an undisclosed remote location in the Shenandoah Valley and go head to head on their ideas for riffs on classics. Sit back with some early disco from Watler Murphy and the Silver Convention, while we compare and rank Al...
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Episode 28
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1:33:24
Frank Sinatra and a "Dealer's Choice" of Old School Drinks
We dove into the music of Old Blue Eyes, and one of his most lush, introspective, and velvety records, 1959's "No One Cares," and did a little old-school cocktail lottery. Learn why some of the old drinks your grandpa and Frankie used to sip on...
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Episode 27
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1:36:56
Record Club 6 - Hendrix & Absinthe
We're back to dive into one of the seminal entries in the Psychedelic Rock canon - Are You Experienced? by Jimi Hendrix.And what better mixer to is there match with these far out sounds than the dubiously hallucinogenic spirit, Absinthe...
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Episode 26
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1:26:20
Record Club 5 - Beck with a Blender
We toast to the end of summer with one of our favorite backyard party albums, 1996s Odelay by Beck. The blend of styles and samples fit perfectly with frozen cocktails so we dusted off the blender and made ourselves some blended versions of o...
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Episode 25
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1:32:44
Record Club 4 - Funky Flavors for Prince's Purple Rain
We took refuge from a summer thunder shower and listened to Prince's most successful, eclectic album, 1984's Purple Rain. Skye works his magic with some equally energetic summer concoctions, featuring effervescent and colorful riffs on the Negr...
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Episode 24
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1:01:25
Record Club 3 - Tequila & Queens of the Stone Age (Era Vulgaris)
Appropriately recorded on Cinqo de Mayo, we dive into our favorite Desert Rock album, 2007's Era Vulgaris by Queens of the Stone Age. Skye works his magic with Tequila to deliver some unique riffs on the Paloma and the Old Fashioned, and manage...
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Episode 24
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1:09:29
Record Club 2 - Daiquiris with the Doobies
Be prepared for an onslaught of unsolicited Michael McDonald impression as the Club takes on the Doobie Bros' classic, 'Minute by Minute' from 1978. With the record that years later would later become known as the cornerstone album of Yacht Roc...
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Episode 23
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1:07:15
The Record Club Pilot Episode - Abbey Road & Gin
After a long hiatus, we're relaunching with a brand new "Record Club" concept. Instead of a genre playlist and a base-spirit, we're doing a classic album from front-to-back, without stops or repeats, and pairing the experience with a set ...
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Episode 22
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1:22:16
"The French 75," a Cocktail Deconstruction
We're breaking down the scintillating and sparkly classic, the French 75, and using it as an inspiration to play with some flavors and make our own variations. Inspired by the smooth music of Bertie Higgins.
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Episode 21
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1:25:25
Imbibe the Vibe Live in NYC
From the Imbibe the Vibe Vault, the long-overdue release of our Live Show. You'll feel like you're in the room with this intimate NYC audience as we host a listening party of Bad Business Club's critically-acclaimed 2021 release, 'Naked Neighbo...
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Episode 20
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1:36:22
Musical and Mixological Evolution (feat. QNSY)
We hang out with cocktail connoisseurs, and canned cocktail entrepreneurs, Tara and Jeremy Bohen, as we travel through the history of two classics; the Cosmo and the Mojito. We take on 3 iterations of each beverage, and match them with 3 iterat...
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Episode 19
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1:46:15
A Very British Episode (Britpop, Beer, Pimm's, Gin, and more)
We're departing from our 'single spirit' approach for the first time as we explore all sorts of British beverages. Joined by our special guest Ian Burke, we sample everything from from the beer-based Snake Bite to the gin-based White Lady. And ...
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Episode 18
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2:19:27
Vodka Part II & NU Disco
It's our year anniversary! One year ago, we kicked off this podcast talking about classic Euro Disco and some simple Vodka drinks to get the 'juices' flowing. A full year later, and thanks to your support, we're excited to re-visit the spirit a...
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Episode 17
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2:18:23
Rum & the Art of the Remix
To celebrate the release of Bad Business Club's latest single, Jackson and Alex explore the art of the remix with LA electronic artists Woolfy (Simon James) and Projections (Dan Hastie). Vibe out as we take original songs, and explore how Simon...
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Episode 16
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2:07:56
PATREON PREVIEW - "The Boulevardier," a Cocktail Deconstruction
Our second installation of our "Cocktail Deconstructions" special. This time we break down the classic riff on the Manhattan, the Boulevardier. To hear the entirety of the deconstruction, check out our Patreon.For bonus content, i...
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Episode 15
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3:59
Gin Infusions & Jazz Fusion
We finally tackle the spirit that Alex has been dreading since the worst hangover of his life - Gin. But thanks to Jackson's creativity behind the bar, and his ability to infuse the botanical beverage with flavors like Oolong Tea, Pear, Peach, ...
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Episode 14
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1:51:32
PATREON PREVIEW - "The Last Word," a Cocktail Deconstruction
A small sample of our monthly Cocktail Deconstructions series. This time, we break down the classic (and classy) gin drink, "The Last Word." Hear the entire episode a more bonus content by joining our Patreon feed at www.patreon.com/imbibethevi...
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Episode 13
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5:07
Tequila & Desert Rock
We're ushering in the spring weather by paying tribute to a warm climate spirit and some HOT music. Join us as we dive into the desert sands of the Palm Desert Rock scene; the open landscape, mesas, and the seedy border dives that inspired band...
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Episode 12
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2:42:28
Cocktail Deconstructions Special - The Dark and Stormy
On this special Patreon preview, we're debuting a new series to go along with our monthly "8 songs, 8 drinks."In this episode, we make the rum classic, the Dark and Stormy. Then, we break it down to the bare-essentials and discuss how t...
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Episode 11
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19:32
2021 Preview - Special Episodes, Patreon Launch, and More!
Welcome new friends and fellow imbibers! To kick off a new year, we decided to launch a Patreon to treat our most dedicated cocktail connoisseurs to some tasty bonus content. In this episode, we sample our favorite beverages from last season, s...
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Episode 10
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55:36