Toasting the Classics
Episodes
48 Hours- Buddy Cop Movie with no Buddy Cops
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg and Bill Hodges to drink Black Russians and discuss the 1982 action/comedy film 48 Hours starring Eddie...
Neuromancer- William Gibson (1984)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss William Gibson's 1984 novel Neuromancer while drinking Kirin Ichiban lager.
Even Worse- Weird Al Yankovic
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink blueberry daiquiris and discuss the album Even Worse and the broader career of Weird Al Yankovic.
Terminator- the1984 original
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and David McArthur drink Arnold Schwarzenegger cocktails while discussing the 1984 original Terminator film.
The Outsiders- S.E. Hinton
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Outsiders cocktails and discuss the 1967 novel of the same name by S.E. Hinton.
Ok Computer- Radiohead
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the 1997 Radiohead album OK Computer while drinking cheap wine.
Batman- 1989
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink champagne like millionaire playboys while discussing the 1989 blockbuster Batman.
Into the Wild- Jon Krakauer
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur and guest host Bill Hodges discuss the 1992 Nonfiction bestseller Into the Wild while sipping bourbon.
Tortilla Flat- John Steinbeck: Serious and Concentrated Conversation
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink either cheap red wine or grappa while discussing the 1935 John Steinbeck novel Tortilla Flat.
The Guns of Navarone- Plummeting Nazi corpse! Drink!
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg join Dave McArthur to drink ouzo and discuss the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone.
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink cheap American beer (simulating Duff) and discuss the first episode of The Simpsons.
Parasite 2019 Best Picture Winner
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss Parasite, the 2019 Best Picture Winner while drinking soju.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Singapore Slings and discuss the 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Nirvana- Nevermind
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier drink lumberjack cocktails and reminisce about the 1991 album Nevermind by Nirvana.
Carrie- Stephen King 1974
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie while drinking root beer rum cocktails.
To the Lighthouse- Virginia Woolf with Talisker scotch
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur and guest host Jay Schweig drink Talisker scotch from the Isle of Skye while discussing the 1927 Virginia Woolf novel To the Lighthouse....
Godzilla 1954 (Not Yet the King of Monsters)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink sake and discuss the Godzilla film that started it all.
The Dark Knight Returns- Frank Miller 1986
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink screwdrivers and discuss Frank Miller's 1986 graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns.
Inside Llewyn Davis- King Midas’ Idiot Brother
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Joe Iglesias and Chris Gragg to drink whiskey sour cocktails and discuss the 2013 Coen Brothers' film Inside Llewyn...
The Talking Heads- Stop Making Sense
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense starring The Talking Heads and directed by Jonathan Demme while drinkin...
The Longest Day- Newcastle Brown Ale for the Troops (1962)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Newcastle Brown Ale and discuss the 1962 war epic The Longest Day.
The Caves of Steel- Isaac Asimov (1954)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Bill Hodges and Chris Gragg to discuss the 1954 science fiction novel The Caves of Steel while drinking Steel Reser...
A Wrinkle in Time- Madeline L’Engle 1962
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur revisit the 1962 children's novel A Wrinkle in Time while drinking rum and hot cocoa... in summer.
The Hobbit- 1974 Audio Version with Nicol Williamson
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg and Kevin Doyle to drink English style bitter beer and discuss the merits of the 1974 Audio version of ...
Apple’s ”1984”- The Commercial that Changed the World
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur drink Jack Rose cocktails and discuss the impacts of Apple's 1984 commercial introducing their Macintosh computer.