Boozicals Holiday Special: White Christmas

2022, the year of Pinocchio. This week, Raven watched the wrong movie (hahaha). With Campbell, they discuss personhood, Italian music, and the million iterations of this story in the 2022 animated film, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio. Wood and Whiskey Recipe: -2-3 oz whiskey -Smoking wood chips of choice Smoke your glass with whatever wood chips of choice and pour in whiskey. Enjoy!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/  Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

The most polarizing episode yet. This week, Raven loses her mind and Campbell deeply worries about her taste. Together they discuss animal companions, “comic” relief, and an unbelievable cast in the 1998 animated musical film, Quest for Camelot. The Adventurer Recipe: 1 oz herb-infused whisky 0.25 oz lavender syrup 8 oz brown ale Combine all ingredients in a pint glass and gently stir to mix. Garnish with a sprig of sage.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/  Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

There’s snow business like snow business (derogatory). For this festive episode, Raven and Campbell share presents and cookie boxes, gush over Rosemary Clooney, and try to make sense of the writing choices in the 1954 Holiday Musical Film, White Christmas. The Snow Cap Recipe: 4 to 5 cups ice 4 ounces ginger simple syrup 4 ounces white rum 1 ounce lime juice Garnish with sugar coated cranberries* and a sprig of rosemary Blend everything minus the cranberries and rosemary in a blender (makes 3-4 drinks). pour into a glass and garnish in a crimus fashion. *Soak fresh cranberries in the ginger simple syrup for about 15 minutes. Coat with granulated sugar and allow time to dry (about an hour). You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/  Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

Raven’s fears came true…a straight romance subplot. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Nessa’s speedy policy making, literally dozens of ballads, and the ultimate villain that is the Cowardly Lion in the 2025 musical film Wicked: For Good. The Good Witch Recipe: 0.75 oz vodka 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz strawberry simple syrup 1.5 tsp raspberry puree Sparkling wine or champagne brown sugar Rim a glass with brown sugar. Add vodka, juice, syrup, and puree into a shaker with ice. Combine and strain into your glass and top with sparkling wine. You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/  Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

We are baaAAaAAaack! In the Season 3 opener, Raven and Campbell discuss changes to the source material, how to be a grade A hater, and what it means to be Good in the 2024 musical film, Wicked.  The Elphaba Thropp Recipe: - 2 tsp matcha powder - 2 oz vodka - ¾ oz lavender simple syrup - 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur - black sesame milk* Whisk matcha powder and vodka until smooth. Pour into a shaker with syrup, liqueur, and ice. Shake and pour into a glass and top with milk. *Combine ⅔ cup black sesame seeds, ½ soaked cashews, and 4 cups of water into a blender. Blend and strain with cheese cloth. Simmer over medium heat with 3 tbsp sugar and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes. Store in the fridge.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

EPISODE 100 WOOOOOOH!!! Literally cannot believe it. This week Raven and Campbell recap their Boozicals NYC weekend trip, Pirates! A Penzance Musical on Broadway, Season 2 highs and even highers, and together they discuss plans for Season 3. We will be back sometime in the fall. Stay tuned ;)   Campbell’s Craving Recipe: - 4 oz cooled tea - 1 oz rum, spiced or gold - ¾ oz simple syrup (went with a black pepper and earl grey syrup this time) - 1 dash aromatic bitters - absinthe to coat glass, not optional - lemon slice garnish   Combine ingredients in a chilled tumbler with ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with lemon slice. Pas de Deux Recipe: - 1 oz gin - 1 oz Chambord (or black raspberry liqueur) - 0.5 oz sweet vermouth - 0.5 oz lemon juice   Add ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake or stir (dealer’s choice) and strain into a chilled martini glass. You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

Surprise, surprise, men are terrible. In their penultimate episode of the season, Raven and Campbell discuss farmer’s markets, infectious songs, and anticlimactic endings in the second act of the 1968 musical film, Oliver! Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   The Oom-Pah-Pah Recipe: - 1.5 oz gin - 0.75 oz orange liqueur - 0.5 oz aperitif - 1-2 tsp activated charcoal - orange bitters   Combine ingredients in a tumblr with ice. Stir to combine and top with bitters. You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

Voice dubbing. When does it work? When does it not? This week Raven and Campbell discuss classic literature, how to make alcoholic gruel, and musical orphans in the first act of the 1968 musical film Oliver! Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   Oliver’s Twist Recipe: - 2 oz gin  - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - ¾ oz earl grey, black pepper syrup* - ¾ oz orange liqueur   Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.    *Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Add ~8 tsp earl grey leaves and ~1 tsp ground black pepper. Steep for at least 10 minutes and let cool before storing in the fridge.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

Welcome to the 2025 Steven Universe Soundtrack Draft!! This week, Raven and Campbell are joined by three-peat guest, Jonathan, and together they rank the best Steven Universe songs, explore the Mohs hardness scale, and gush over this stacked cast in the 2019 television musical film, Steven Universe: The Movie. Where to watch: Hulu, YouTube, Apple TV   The Pink Diamond Recipe: - 1 oz gin  - ½ oz fresh lemon juice - 2 ½ tsp powdered sugar (or ½ oz syrup) - Sparkling Rosé Wine   Combine gin, juice, and sugar in a shaker with ice. Strain into a highball glass with ice and top with rosé.    You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/  Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.

Brunch, vacations in Spain, Sewer Boys, classic gay culture. This week, Raven and Campbell discuss nightmare creatures, quodlibet, as well as wheels, gears, and teeny tiny brushes in the 2023 musical comedy film, Dicks: The Musical. Be sure to check out our mimosa induced quartet performance! Where to watch: Max, Hulu, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Fandango    Sewer Mimosa Recipe: - ¾ oz absinthe  - ½ oz ginger simple syrup* - ⅛ to ¼ oz blue curacao  - 2 oz orange juice - Champagne   Combine absinthe, syrup, and blue curacao in a champagne flute. Add OJ and then top with champagne. *Combine ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar in a saucepan. Dissolve and bring to a boil. Add in however much ginger you desire and allow to cool. Strain and store in the fridge.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate  Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/    Email us at [email protected] or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.