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Lost because it's episode 404! Ah? Ah? Our dads joke their way through a break down of Tony Vitello's first season as manager. How bad was it? Did it matter? More importantly, will it get better? On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Fall Choke while Ben is drinking Bath Bubbles. Recipes below. Fall Choke1 1/2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Cynar3/4 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Simple Syrup2 Dashes Angostura BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Bath Bubbles1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Creme de Violette3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Lavender Syrup (simple syrup with lavender extract)2 - 3 oz Sparkling White WineCombine the gin, creme de violette, lemon juice and lavender syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top with the sparkling white wine.

It's time to break hearts and ruin dreams. Our heartless hosts (not the parasite kind) react to the end of season press conference: can the Giants contend next year? Does Buster know the bullpen was his fault? Is Terminator 2 Tony Vitello's favorite movie? Then they get down to cutting 20+ players from the Giants 40-man roster. It's a blood bath. And they call it "easy". Disgusting. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Sweet Heat while Matthew is drinking a Berry Sage. Recipes below. Sweet Heat2 oz Rye Whiskey1 splash grendine2 oz Coca-Cola2 oz Ginger Beer1 - 2 Jalapeno coins (optional)If using jalapeno, drop it into an empty highball glass and gently muddle. Add whiskey to the highball glass. Fill the glass with ice and pour grenadine over the ice. Simultaneously pour Coca-Cola and ginger beer into the glass. Berry Sage2 oz Vodka3/4 oz Blackberry Sage Syrup1/2 oz Lemon Juice1 Dash Angostura BittersAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a sage leaf or blackberry. Blackberry Sage Syrup 1 cup blackberries — fresh or frozen¾ cup sugar¾ cup water4–5 fresh sage leaves1 tsp lemon juiceSmall pinch of saltCombine the blackberries, sugar, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring it to a gentle simmer for 8–10 minutes, crushing the berries as they soften. Remove from the heat, add the sage leaves, cover, and let steep for about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently on the berries. Stir in the lemon juice and let cool. #doitforwilson

So that happened. The brothers react to the season that was before looking back at their pre-season predictions. And get very very drunk. Can you blame them? We certainly don't blame you. We will be dropping down to one episode a week for the month of October and plan on doing two episodes in November. We will determine the schedule beyond as the off-season picture becomes clearer. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Brandy Crusta while Ben is drinking ... a Negroni. Recipes below. Brandy Crusta2 oz Brandy1/2 oz Triple Sec (Cointreau or Orange Curacao)1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur1/2 oz Lemon Juice2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters (Pretty much anything goes)If desired, rub rim of a cocktail glass with lemon juice and roll in sugar. Set aside. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into prepared glass. Negroni1 oz London Dry Gin1 oz Campari1 oz Sweet VermouthLarge Orange Twist for garnishCombine gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until just chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large single chunk of ice. Express orange twist over glass and put twist in glass. Good luck. #theydidntdoitforwilson #butwedid #ripbuddy #longliveguychapman

Becasue of these "kids" are fun to watch. The brothers react to the Twins series: Bo Davidson, bad bullpen, and more moral victories. Then they discuss they're favorites from the current roster which may include Cox! Tugboat! And ... Daddy? On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Suburban Boy while Matthew is drinking a Perfect Pair. Recipes below. Suburban Boy1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Creme de Violette3/4 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Simple SyrupCombine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Perfect Pair2 oz Vodka3/4 oz Pear-Vanilla Syrup1/2 oz Lemon JuiceSplash of Club Soda or Sparkling Wine (Optional)Add all ingredients, except the optional club soda or sparkling wine, to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass. Top off with sparkling wine or club soda if desired. Pear-Vanilla Syrup 2 ripe Bosc pears, cored and diced1 1/4 cups Ceres pear juice1 1/4 cups granulated sugar3/4 vanilla bean, split and scraped1 small 2 1/2-inch cinnamon stick1/8 tsp kosher saltPut the pears and pear juice in a small saucepan and gently simmer for about 10–12 minutes, until the pears are very soft. Lightly mash them. Add the sugar and salt and stir over low heat just until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat, add the vanilla bean/seeds and cinnamon stick, cover, and steep for 15–20 minutes. Taste around 10 minutes; if the cinnamon is already noticeable, pull the stick early. Fine-strain into a sealable jar, pressing the pears gently. #doitforwilson #thisisnotwhathehadinmind

It's episode 400! Our Quadricentenarians celebrate their milestone episode by reacting to the series victory over the Cardinals and the sweep by the Dodgers. They then break down the Giants pitching woes and debate whether its fixable in one off-season. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Sazerac while Ben is drinking . Recipes below. Sazerac1½ oz Sazerac Rye⅓ oz regular 1:1 simple syrup3 dashes Peychaud’s BittersHerbsaint rinseLemon peelPrepare your glass by rinsing inside of a chilled short glass with Herbsaint (or absinthe). Discard any extra in glass. Combine other ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into prepared glass with no ice. Express lemon peel oils over drink and drop in glass. For something extra, embed 2-3 cloves into the peel and place in glass. 400 Geese1 oz Bourbon1/4 oz Orange Liqueur1/4 oz Campari2 dashes Angostura bitters1 sugar cubeCombine bourbon, orange liqueur, Campari and bitters in a mixing glass with ice and stir briefly to chill slightly. Strain into a champagne flute with the sugar cube at the bottom. Top with the sparkling white wine. #doitforwilson

We look forward to your healthy return, Rafi! The brothers update the 2026 Giants place in bad Giants history before reacting to the sweep by the Padres. Finally they break down many of the crazy things that have happened in this season (most of them good!) On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Four in Hand while Ben is drinking a Sunshine Makes Me Cry. Recipes below. Four in Hand3/4 oz High Proof Bourbon3/4 oz Apple Brandy1/4 oz Jamaican Rum (Smith & Cross)1/4 oz Green Chartreuse1 tsp Cinnamon Syrup1 tsp Vanilla SyrupStir all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain into ice filled rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist. Sunshine Makes Me Cry1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Rich simple syrupPlace all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. #doitforbob

We got one! A real one! Our celebrants rejoice over the first genuine three game sweep of the season: Then they dive deeper into the great play of Bryce Eldridge. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a I Forgoto while Matthew is drinking a Bloody Cardinal. Recipes below. I ForgotoTwo small scoops Vanilla Ice Cream1 shot Espresso3/4 oz Over proof rumAdd the ice cream to a coffee mug or small bowl. Pour the espresso over the ice cream followed by the rum. Eat with a spoon. Or chug it. Whatever. Bloody Cardinal2 oz vodka4 oz Clamato3/4 oz fresh lemon juice2 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish2 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2–3 dashes Tabasco or another vinegar-forward hot sauce1/4 tsp celery salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepperSmall pinch smoked paprikaOptional: 1/4 tsp Dijon mustardOptional: 1 tsp pickle brine for a little extra savory biteAdd everything to a shaker or mixing glass with ice. Instead of shaking, roll it back and forth between two glasses or shaker tins about 5 or 6 times to get it cold without beating too much air into the tomato juice. Pour over fresh ice in a tall glass. A celery-salt rim is great, or do half celery salt / half Tajín if you want a little more personality. Garnish with lemon slices or celery stalk. A tajin or celery-salted rim is also appropriate. #doitforwilson

How about that Perdomo kid! The brothers react to the Mets series: Rafael Devers continues his ferocious onslaught, the kids continue to impress, and ... the bullpen still sucks. Then they take a look back in history to the 1988 brawl with the Cardinals as they look ahead to the upcoming series against St. Louis. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking La Armada Ahumada while Ben is drinking a Raspberry Daiquiri. Recipes below. La Armada Ahumada (The Smokey Navy)1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Mezcal1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Orgeat2 Dashes Peychaud’s BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Cocktail 2 oz White Rum1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Raspberry SyrupCombine all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. #doitforwilson

They're actually fun to watch ... some of the time. The brothers react to the Atlanta make up game and the Pittsburgh series. A sweep! (Three sweeps?) A blowout, an epic comeback, and a moral victory (and that was just one game). Then they discuss the exciting play of Rafael Devers and the young guys around him making the most of their opportunity. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Twisted Weenus while Matthew is drinking an Elder Fashion. Recipes below. Twisted Weenus1 oz Brandy/Congac1 oz D.O.M. Benedictine1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup2-4 oz Club SodaA unicorn horn shaped ice popCombine the brand/congac, Benedictine, lemon juice, lime juice and simple syrup in a highball glass with no ice. Stir well to combine. Add the ice pop upside down (or just ice) and top with the club soda. Elder Fashion2 oz Plymouth Gin1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur2 Dashes Orange BittersGarnish: Grapefruit TwistAdd all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled, 20-30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice. Express oils from grapefruit twist over drink and discard or drop in glass. #doitforwilson

Oh, and they lost for the 81st time. The brothers react to the Arizona series: Roup is wildly effective, Tony gets thrown out for not arguing(?), Merrill Kelly does the Merrill Kelly thing, and the young guys play a great game. Then they discuss the Giants securing a fifth consecutive non-winning season. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Jolene while Ben is drinking a Call Me Crazy. Recipes below. Jolene2 oz Thyme-infused Gin3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz 1:1 honey syrup4 Dashes Peach Bitters2 drops 20% saline solutionTiny pinch of edible gold cocktail glitter (optional)Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a thyme sprig or a lemon wheel. Call Me Crazy1 1/2 Gin1/2 D.O.M. Benedictine3/4 oz Lime juice1/2 oz Simple syrupLime wheel for garnishCombine gin, Benedictine, lime juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Float the lime while in the glass. #doitforwilson

A historic loss is definitely memorable. Our very frustrated hosts react to the first 26 innings of the Reds series including two hard fought wins with unlikely heroes like Shay Whitcomb, Nate Furman, and some guy named Rafael Devers. Then they turn their attention to the 9th inning of game three. Look, we all know what happened. They talk about it. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Bitter Memory while Matthew is drinking a Dollyrita. Recipes below. Bitter Memor2 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Campari1/4 oz Orange Liqueur1/4 oz Rich simple syrup (optional)Orange twist4 Brandied cherriesCombine the gin, Campari, orange liqueur and simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice and stir to your desire dilution. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large chunk of ice. Express the orange peel over the cocktail. Drop the expressed peel and cherries into the glass. Dollyrita3/4 oz Blanco Tequila3/4 oz Reposado Tequila1/2 oz Grand Marnier3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Strawberry-Black Pepper Syrup3 drops Saline SolutionShake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or strawberry slice. #doitforwilson

How are all the "young" players doing, anyway? The boys react to the Red Sox series: Webb falters, Tidwell & Smith impress (and the offense does not) and Tugboat takes on water. Oh, and there's a diving junk grab, Ben really wants to highlight that for some reason. Then they discuss which replacement players are taking advantage of their playing time. On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Military Orange while Ben is drinking a Knickerbocker. Recipes below. Military Orange2 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Orgeat1/4 oz Orange Curacao2 dashes orange bittersShake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Knickerbocker2 1/2 oz Amber Rum1/4-1/2 oz Raspberry Syrup1/4 oz Orange Liqueur1/2 LimeSqueeze lime into a shaker, drop in husk, add the rest of the ingredients and ice. Shake until chilled. Dump entire contents into a rocks glass. #doitforwilson

Naw, more like a salvage. The brothers react to the Guardians series including Trent Harris' bounce back outing, Tugboat's debut, and all the BS that happened in game 3. You know what I'm talking about. Then they discuss the criticisms that Buster and company aren't doing enough around the edges of the roster. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Guardian Deez Nutz while Matthew is drinking a Giant Funk. Recipes below. Guardian Deez Nutz1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Overproof rum1/2 oz Simple syrup1 whole eggCombine all of the ingredients is a shaker without ice and shake for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg. Open the shaker and add ice and shake again until chilled. Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Giant Funk1 oz Appleton Estate Signature Rum3/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum1/4 oz Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur1/4 oz Cristiani Maraschino Liqueur1/4 oz Falernum3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup (optional)2 Dashed Angostura BittersShake all ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. #doitforwilson

By one game in the standings! Our exhausted hosts react to the Rockies series: the worst lineup since 2017, one good game, and a bullpen meltdown. But really they spend most of their time on tidbits before covering a minor hodge-podge of random items. *sigh* On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Moon Over Michoacán while Ben is drinking a Water on the Rocks. Recipes below. Moon Over Michoacán2 oz Gin1/2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur3/4 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave Syrup2 Dashes Angostura BittersShake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double strain into chilled coupe glass. Water on the Rocks (Vodka Tonic)3 oz Vodka2-4 oz TonicHalf LimeAdd the vodka to an empty rocks glass, add a scoop of ice, top with the tonic. Squeeze the lime half into the glass and drop the husk into the glass. #doitforwilson

Three mostly well played games is a sweep in my book! The brothers react to the Astros series: Drew Gilbert tries his best, Carson Wisenhunt rejects small beach balls, and Willy Adames is a macho man. Then they look over the roster and pretend there are guys they'd rather see than others. Wow. On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Bitter 75 while Matthew is drinking #3 Cup. Recipes below. Bitter 752 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup3-4 oz Sparkling Wine2 dashes of Angostura BittersAdd gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into to a champagne flute. Top with the sparkling white wine. #3 Cup1 oz Cognac or Brandy3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Orange Curacao1/2 oz Lemon Juice4 mint leaves2 slices cucumber2 slices orange2 oz Ginger BeerMuddle fruit and mint in shaker. Add the rest of ingredients except Ginger Beer with ice. Strain into a tall Collins glass with fresh ice. Add Ginger Beer. Garnish with a mint sprig, a cucumber or any fruit you want. #doitforwilson