A Mental Health Walk in the Lavender Fields of Milwaukee

A sweep is a sweep even if it isn't a sweep. The boys relish in the winning streak by breaking down the rain shortened Braves series and discus the ROY chances for Bryce Eldridge and the rumors that the Giants have put every veteran player on the trade market.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking Annie's Cocktail while Matthew is drinking a Velas Sour. Recipes below.Annie's Cocktail2 oz Pink Gin3/4 oz Lavender Syrup3/4 oz Lemon Juice1 dash Angostura bitterCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.Velas Sour1.5 oz Blanco Tequila1/2 oz Mezcal1 oz Amaretto3/4 oz Lime Juice1 bar spoon Agave SyrupShake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a Collins Glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice or brandied cherry.#doitforwilson

I mean, there's no disputing that, right? The brothers return from their hiatus to discuss the rise of Bryce Eldridge, the continuing education of Tony Vitello, and ketchup on other odds and ends: why is the offense so hit or miss (pun intended)? Boy are we lucky to have Logan Webb! And, wait, we have a closer now?On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Dana Maria while Ben is drinking a Chocolate Smoke. Recipes below. Dana Maria1 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila3/4 oz Green Chartreuse3/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1 oz Lime Juice1/4 oz Agave Syrup (optional, to taste)Shake ingredients with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe or over a large cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and/or a brandied cherry. Chocloate Smoke1 1/2 oz Mezcal1/2 oz White Chocolate Creme de Cacao3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with chocolate flakes.#doitforwilson

We're accentuating the positive! The boys break down the first two games of the Cubs series (before Matthew runs off to Morocco ... or wherever). They ponder the strange offensive outburst in game one followed by the dearth of runs in game two (and game three!). Next Matthew tells Ben all of the reasons he and other Giants fans should still be happy.By the way, we will not be publishing after the Nationals series. We will return in one week.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Basil Margarita while Ben is drinking a Carajillo Puesto. Recipes below.Watermelon Basil Margarita2 oz Blanco Tequila3/4 oz Lime Juice1 oz Watermelon Syrup (or 3/4 oz simple syrup and 4-5 watermelon chunks, muddled)1/4 oz Cointreau4-5 Basil LeavesShake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a watermelon chunk and/or a basil leaf.Carajillo Puesto2 oz Licor 432 oz EspressoAdd Licor 43 and ice to a rocks glass. Layer with espresso.#doitforwilson

That title is funny, but only if you listen to this episode wherein the brothers discuss the series split against the first place Brewers, the firing of Hector Borg, the dominance of Logan Webb, and the withering bullpen. Also mentioned: Kyle Harrison, Rafael Devers, mental health.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Lavender Fields of North Dakota (Wisconsin?) while Matthew is drinking a Watermelon Sugar. Recipes below. Lavender Fields of North Dakota (Wisconsin?)2 oz Empress Gin1 oz Lemon1 oz Lavender Syrup (Regular simple syrup made with lavender extract)Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.Watermelon Sugar2 oz London Dry Gin3/4 oz Watermelon Syrup3/4 oz Lime Juice4-5 Basil Leaves1 Dash Cherry BittersShake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a basil leaf.#doitforwilson

Oops, we forgot to mention Borg being replaced, but we we're trying to adjust to the new reality of the Giants being bad. We cover the player roster changes, the Rockies series, and then ponder what Buster will do with a bad team.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking Jitters while Ben is drinking a Hoboken Sour. Recipes below.Jitters3 oz White Rum (Planteray 3 Stars)1 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz White Crème de cacao1/2 oz Simple SyrupShake everything with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.Hoboken Sour2 oz bourbon1 oz Lime Juice1 oz Simple Syrup1/2 oz Red WineAdd bourbon, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rock glass over fresh ice. Carefully#doitforwilson

It's time to true the books. Our accountants respond to recent listener comments, review the most recent sweep of the Giants by the dbags, and take time to review the team after two full months (i.e. 54 games) of the season. It's not good, you know that. But they try to be funny. Maybe they're make you laugh.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Karl the Fog Negroni while Matthew is drinking a Low Expectations. Recipes below.Karl the Fog Negroni (from the Gotham Club)1 part Smoked Rosemary Gin1 part Vermouth Bianco1 part Bitter BiancoCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir for 15-20 seconds, strain into a chilled stemmed cordial or liqueur glass. Garnish with a cucumber round.Low Expectations2 oz Cocchi Americano1 oz Dry Vermouth1/4 oz Lemon Juice3-4 oz Ginger Beer2 Dashes Angostura BittersAdd all ingredients to a highball with ice. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon twist.#doitforwilson

Only 7 series away from homeostasis. Our realists react to the series win against the White Sox including presence of Ron Wotus in the coach's box, dugout and clubhouse, the return of Rafael Devers from wherever he's been, and the offense overall. Then they discuss what their still looking forward to from the 2026 season: trades, young players and cocktails.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Lemon Basil Margarita while Ben is drinking a What A Guy. Recipes below.Lemon Basil Margarita1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila1 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Lemon Juice1/2 oz Lime Juice5-6 Basil LeavesShake all ingredients with ice. Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a basil leaf and/or a lemon slice.What A Guy1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Overproof Rum (Ben used Planteray OFTD)3/4 oz Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple SyrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice (or serve it up with a lemon wheel).#doitforwilson

Matthew has reached rock bottom. The boys react to ugly series sweep at the hands of the DBags. They agree the Giants are bad and then do a review just to confirm. Then they discuss what a shift to a rebuild in 2026 would look like.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking a Kalimotxo while Matthew is drinking a Call It A Night. Recipes below. Kalimotxo (Ben Style)1 part red wine1 part Coca-Cola1 oz Bourbon (definitely optional and not traditional)Call It A Night2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1/2 oz Pedro Ximenez Sherry1 tsp Amaro (Averna)1 tsp Absinthe for rinse#doitforwilson

How steep it is. Our leaders react to the Athletics series and discuss the learning pains of one Tony Vitello. How will the Giants cope with the loss of Heliot Ramos? Is Bader tradable now?! Is Eldridge in the laundry cart? Finally, how good of a student is Tony Vitello? Hopefully better than Matthew and Ben think.On the cocktail side of things, today Matthew is drinking a Prospector while Ben is drinking 43 Problems, But Whiskey Ain't One. Recipes below.Propspector1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (or Luxardo Del Santo)1/2 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Crème de cacaoStir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled (20-30 seconds). Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Express lemon twist over the drink and drop in as a garnish.43 Problems (but Whiskey Ain't One)1 1/2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Licor 433/4 oz Lemon juice1/2 oz Simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well chilled and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel#doitforwilson

At least they have winning record against the Dodgers. The boys react to the Dodgers series McDonald! Houserdeeznutz! Offense! Ray? Roupp? No offense? Then they pretend that they can figure out how to fix hte 2026 Giants on the fly. Does the roster need to be fixed or does it need to be used better? Yes. Definitely yes.On the cocktail side of things, today Ben is drinking an Outfield while Matthew is drinking Nectarine Mint Gimlet. Recipes below.Outfield Camaraderie1 1/2 oz congac/brandy1/2 oz apricot liqueur3/4 oz lemon juice1/2 oz simple syrupCombine all ingredients in shaker with ice shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a dried lemon wheel or dried apricot. Nectarine-Mint Gimlet2 oz London dry gin1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Nectarine simple syrup (make regular simple syrup with a nectarine added, strain after removing from heat)5-6 large mint leavesCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lime wheel#doitforwilson