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        <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Fantastic Pour! A proud member of the Fire and Water Network. This is the podcast that combines comics, cocktails, and conversation for your listening pleasure.]]></description>
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        <copyright>&#xA9; 2026The Fantastic Pour</copyright>
        <webMaster>Brett Young</webMaster>
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            <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Fantastic Pour! A proud member of the Fire and Water Network. This is the podcast that combines comics, cocktails, and conversation for your listening pleasure.]]></description>
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        <itunes:owner>
            <itunes:name>Brett Young</itunes:name>
            <itunes:email>brett@imagine8design.com</itunes:email>
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        <itunes:category text="Arts">
            <itunes:category text="Visual Arts" />
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        <itunes:keywords><![CDATA[super heroes, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Hawkeye, Star Wars, Fantastic Four, Nightwing, The Thing, Avengers, Captain Carrot, Zoo Crew, Doctor Midnight, Batman, Hourman, Joker, mixology, cocktails, rum, vodka, bourbon, tequila, margaritas, mules, mocktails]]></itunes:keywords>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
        <title>The Fantastic Pour</title>
        <itunes:author><![CDATA[Brett Young]]></itunes:author>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Fantastic Pour! A proud member of the Fire and Water Network. This is the podcast that combines comics, cocktails, and conversation for your listening pleasure.]]></description>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Fantastic Pour! A proud member of the Fire and Water Network. This is the podcast that combines comics, cocktails, and conversation for your listening pleasure.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Welcome to the Fantastic Pour! A proud member of the Fire and Water Network. This is the podcast that combines comics, cocktails, and conversation for your listening pleasure.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode 18 - Legion 5YL and Fireball Shooter]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Dr. Anj back to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Legion Five Years Later, throw back some Fireball shooters and read Legion of Super-Heroes #12.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss nine panel grids, the history of the shot glass, Anj's Boston top five,&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Shot Glass

Cocktail: Five Beers Later

Ingredients (per drink)

 	1oz Fireball
 	½ oz white rum
 	1 squeeze of lemon wedge
 	2 dashes of Tabasco

Instructions

 	Fill shaker with ice
 	Add ingredients into the shaker
 	Shake well and strain into shot glass
 	Throw it down and have another beer!

Comic: Legion of Super-Heroes vol.4 #12, DC Comics, 1990

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Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/
and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social                    ]]>
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                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Dr. Anj back to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Legion Five Years Later, throw back some Fireball shooters and read Legion of Super-Heroes #12.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss nine panel grids, the history of the shot glass, Anj's Boston top five,&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Shot Glass

Cocktail: Five Beers Later

Ingredients (per drink)

 	1oz Fireball
 	½ oz white rum
 	1 squeeze of lemon wedge
 	2 dashes of Tabasco

Instructions

 	Fill shaker with ice
 	Add ingredients into the shaker
 	Shake well and strain into shot glass
 	Throw it down and have another beer!

Comic: Legion of Super-Heroes vol.4 #12, DC Comics, 1990

Have a question or comment?

E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
Fire &amp; Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast
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Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/
and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>02:08:46</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:05:50 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode 17 – Robin and Amaretto Mai Tai]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Irredeemable Shag to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Robin (Tim Drake), enjoy an Amaretto Mai Tai and read Robin #14.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as Shag puts his best foot forward to discuss Florida humidity, Batman costumes, Dragon Con drinking, the best Robin,&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Amaretto

Cocktail: No Shoes, No Service

Ingredients (per drink)

 	2 oz spiced rum
 	1 oz Amaretto
 	1/2 oz trip sec or Cointreau
 	1/2 oz lime juice
 	2 oz Pineapple Juice
 	Splash of grenadine

Instructions

 	Add ingredients (except grenadine) in shaker.
 	Add ice Shake well Strain in Collins glass filled with ice
 	Top with splash of grenadine
 	Garnish with lime wheel

Comic: Robin vol.2 #14, DC Comics, 1995

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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Amazon Music
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The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
Fire &amp; Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast
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Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/
and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Irredeemable Shag to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Robin (Tim Drake), enjoy an Amaretto Mai Tai and read Robin #14.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as Shag puts his best foot forward to discuss Florida humidity, Batman costumes, Dragon Con drinking, the best Robin,&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Amaretto

Cocktail: No Shoes, No Service

Ingredients (per drink)

 	2 oz spiced rum
 	1 oz Amaretto
 	1/2 oz trip sec or Cointreau
 	1/2 oz lime juice
 	2 oz Pineapple Juice
 	Splash of grenadine

Instructions

 	Add ingredients (except grenadine) in shaker.
 	Add ice Shake well Strain in Collins glass filled with ice
 	Top with splash of grenadine
 	Garnish with lime wheel

Comic: Robin vol.2 #14, DC Comics, 1995

Have a question or comment?

E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
Fire &amp; Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast
Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/
and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>01:49:27</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:05:36 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #16 - Superman and Lemon Drop Martini]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Monitor Tapes' DC Dave to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Superman in the Silver Age!&nbsp; We enjoy a Lemon Drop Martini and read Action Comics #335.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Did Superman break the bro code? Re-starting the universe. Practical types of Kryptonite.&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Lemon Drop Martini

Cocktail: Lemony Luthor

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2 oz vodka of choice
 	1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec
 	1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
 	1/4 oz simple syrup
 	1 twist of lemon

Sugar rim

 	1/2 cup granulated sugar
 	Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

 	Add sugar to a plate, then add zest of a lemon into the sugar and rub into the sugar with your fingers until tinted yellow and fragrant
 	Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with the juiced lemon, rim the glass with lemon sugar and set aside
 	Fill shaker with ice
 	Add vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker
 	Shake well and strain into martini glass
 	Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy

Comic: Action Comics Vol.1 #335, DC Comics, 1966

Have a question or comment?

E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
Fire &amp; Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast
Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

DC Dave is the co-host of the Monitor Tapes. Listen here: https://brickcrisis.com/                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Monitor Tapes' DC Dave to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Superman in the Silver Age!&nbsp; We enjoy a Lemon Drop Martini and read Action Comics #335.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Did Superman break the bro code? Re-starting the universe. Practical types of Kryptonite.&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Lemon Drop Martini

Cocktail: Lemony Luthor

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2 oz vodka of choice
 	1/2 oz Cointreau or triple sec
 	1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
 	1/4 oz simple syrup
 	1 twist of lemon

Sugar rim

 	1/2 cup granulated sugar
 	Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

 	Add sugar to a plate, then add zest of a lemon into the sugar and rub into the sugar with your fingers until tinted yellow and fragrant
 	Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with the juiced lemon, rim the glass with lemon sugar and set aside
 	Fill shaker with ice
 	Add vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker
 	Shake well and strain into martini glass
 	Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy

Comic: Action Comics Vol.1 #335, DC Comics, 1966

Have a question or comment?

E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
Fire &amp; Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast
Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

DC Dave is the co-host of the Monitor Tapes. Listen here: https://brickcrisis.com/                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>02:04:10</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:05:03 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #15 - Frog-Man and Maple Syrup Cocktail]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the Hot Squad's Shotgun to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Frog-Man..? Yes, Frog-Man! We enjoy a Maple Syrup Cocktail and read Amazing Spider-Man #266.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How hot was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Is Bambi (not that Bambi) hot? Are frogs hotter than toads?&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Maple Syrup

Cocktail: Maple Leap

Ingredients

 	2 oz whiskey of choice
 	1 oz orange juice
 	1/2 oz maple syrup
 	1/2 oz lemon juice
 	2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
 	Pinch of rosemary
 	Ginger ale

Instructions

 	Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
 	Add whiskey to shaker
 	Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
 	Top with ginger ale
 	Garnish with lemon or orange twist

&nbsp;

Mocktail Maple Leap

Ingredients

 	2 oz orange juice
 	1/2 oz maple syrup
 	1/2 oz lemon juice
 	2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
 	Pinch of rosemary
 	Ginger ale

Instructions

 	Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
 	Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
 	Top with ginger ale
 	Garnish with lemon or orange twist

&nbsp;

Comic: Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #266, Marvel Comics, 1985

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the Hot Squad's Shotgun to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Frog-Man..? Yes, Frog-Man! We enjoy a Maple Syrup Cocktail and read Amazing Spider-Man #266.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How hot was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Is Bambi (not that Bambi) hot? Are frogs hotter than toads?&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Maple Syrup

Cocktail: Maple Leap

Ingredients

 	2 oz whiskey of choice
 	1 oz orange juice
 	1/2 oz maple syrup
 	1/2 oz lemon juice
 	2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
 	Pinch of rosemary
 	Ginger ale

Instructions

 	Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
 	Add whiskey to shaker
 	Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
 	Top with ginger ale
 	Garnish with lemon or orange twist

&nbsp;

Mocktail Maple Leap

Ingredients

 	2 oz orange juice
 	1/2 oz maple syrup
 	1/2 oz lemon juice
 	2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
 	Pinch of rosemary
 	Ginger ale

Instructions

 	Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
 	Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
 	Top with ginger ale
 	Garnish with lemon or orange twist

&nbsp;

Comic: Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #266, Marvel Comics, 1985

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>01:52:11</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:05:15 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #14 - Spider-Man and Scotch]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the brilliant Andrew Leyland to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special Christmas Eve end-of-year edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Spider-Man! We enjoy a Glenmorangie 12 year Scotch and read Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #67.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we enjoy the holiday season and discuss: Should Spider-Man have hung it up after issue #99? What is Chrimbo Limbo? Who makes up the best Dad Show team?&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Scotch Whiskey

Cocktail: Scotch

Ingredients

 	Glenmorangie 12 year old
 	A clean glass
 	Whiskey Stones (Not Water!)

Instructions

 	Open the bottle of Glenmorangie
 	Pour a couple fingers of Glenmorangie into the glass
 	Drop the Whiskey Stones in (or have it neat)
 	Drink it
 	&nbsp;

Comic: Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol.1 #67, Marvel Comics, 1982

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Outro music: "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the brilliant Andrew Leyland to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special Christmas Eve end-of-year edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Spider-Man! We enjoy a Glenmorangie 12 year Scotch and read Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #67.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we enjoy the holiday season and discuss: Should Spider-Man have hung it up after issue #99? What is Chrimbo Limbo? Who makes up the best Dad Show team?&nbsp; And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Scotch Whiskey

Cocktail: Scotch

Ingredients

 	Glenmorangie 12 year old
 	A clean glass
 	Whiskey Stones (Not Water!)

Instructions

 	Open the bottle of Glenmorangie
 	Pour a couple fingers of Glenmorangie into the glass
 	Drop the Whiskey Stones in (or have it neat)
 	Drink it
 	&nbsp;

Comic: Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol.1 #67, Marvel Comics, 1982

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Outro music: "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>01:58:17</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:05:57 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #13 - Santa Claus and Yoo-Hoo Cocktail]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes FW Godfather Rob Kelly to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special holiday edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Santa Claus! We enjoy a Yoo-Hoo holiday cocktail and read Justice League of America #110.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How much nutmeg is too much? Death by Christmas ornament. The Phantom Stranger in a Hallmark movie. And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Drinking at Christmas

Cocktail: Yoo-Hoo-ltide

Ingredients

 	2&nbsp;oz&nbsp;Baileys Irish Cream
 	1&nbsp;oz&nbsp;vodka
 	4 to 5 oz Yoo Hoo
 	1 candy cane
 	Chocolate syrup
 	Nutmeg

Instructions

 	Crush candy cane and put pieces on a small plate
 	Pour chocolate syrup on separate small plate
 	Rim your cocktail glass with chocolate syrup
 	Then roll rim of glass into crushed candy cane and set aside
 	Pour Baileys, Vodka, Yoo Hoo into a shaker with ice
 	Shake for 10-20 seconds
 	Strain into rimmed cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
 	Sprinkle nutmeg on top and be merry!

Comic: Justice League of America #110, DC Comics, 1974

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 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
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 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Play out music: Tony Bennett performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas"                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes FW Godfather Rob Kelly to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special holiday edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Santa Claus! We enjoy a Yoo-Hoo holiday cocktail and read Justice League of America #110.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How much nutmeg is too much? Death by Christmas ornament. The Phantom Stranger in a Hallmark movie. And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Drinking at Christmas

Cocktail: Yoo-Hoo-ltide

Ingredients

 	2&nbsp;oz&nbsp;Baileys Irish Cream
 	1&nbsp;oz&nbsp;vodka
 	4 to 5 oz Yoo Hoo
 	1 candy cane
 	Chocolate syrup
 	Nutmeg

Instructions

 	Crush candy cane and put pieces on a small plate
 	Pour chocolate syrup on separate small plate
 	Rim your cocktail glass with chocolate syrup
 	Then roll rim of glass into crushed candy cane and set aside
 	Pour Baileys, Vodka, Yoo Hoo into a shaker with ice
 	Shake for 10-20 seconds
 	Strain into rimmed cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
 	Sprinkle nutmeg on top and be merry!

Comic: Justice League of America #110, DC Comics, 1974

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Play out music: Tony Bennett performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas"                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>01:25:20</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:05:30 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #12 - Captain Carrot and Spiced Mocktail]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes FW All-Star Shawn Myers to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special MOCKTAIL edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Captain Carrot! We enjoy a Spiced Cinnamon, Orange, Thyme Mocktail and read Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew issue #12.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Why was this comic never a cartoon? Who are the best tiny heroes? What to do at the Park City Mall 40 years ago. And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mocktail

Cocktail: Zoo Cruise

Ingredients

 	½ cup water
 	¼ cup maple syrup
 	4 sprigs fresh thyme OR 2 Tbsp of crushed thyme
 	½ tsp ground cinnamon
 	2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
 	1 squeezed lemon
 	1 ½ cup orange juice
 	½ cup grapefruit juice
 	2 cup ginger beer

Garnish

 	Cinnamon stick OR sprig of thyme OR Orange wedge OR combination of some of the above

Instructions

 	Add the water, maple syrup, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon to a small pan. Bring to a simmer.
 	Reduce the heat to low for about a minute. Then let it cool to room temperature.
 	Fill a shaker or glass halfway with ice and strain in the thyme syrup. Add the grated ginger and lemon juice and shake well for 10 seconds.
 	Strain the contents from the shaker into 4 glasses evenly.
 	Add ice
 	Add orange juice, grapefruit juice, and ginger beer
 	Garnish and enjoy!

Comic: Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew #12, DC Comics, 1983

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes FW All-Star Shawn Myers to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special MOCKTAIL edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Captain Carrot! We enjoy a Spiced Cinnamon, Orange, Thyme Mocktail and read Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew issue #12.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Why was this comic never a cartoon? Who are the best tiny heroes? What to do at the Park City Mall 40 years ago. And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mocktail

Cocktail: Zoo Cruise

Ingredients

 	½ cup water
 	¼ cup maple syrup
 	4 sprigs fresh thyme OR 2 Tbsp of crushed thyme
 	½ tsp ground cinnamon
 	2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
 	1 squeezed lemon
 	1 ½ cup orange juice
 	½ cup grapefruit juice
 	2 cup ginger beer

Garnish

 	Cinnamon stick OR sprig of thyme OR Orange wedge OR combination of some of the above

Instructions

 	Add the water, maple syrup, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon to a small pan. Bring to a simmer.
 	Reduce the heat to low for about a minute. Then let it cool to room temperature.
 	Fill a shaker or glass halfway with ice and strain in the thyme syrup. Add the grated ginger and lemon juice and shake well for 10 seconds.
 	Strain the contents from the shaker into 4 glasses evenly.
 	Add ice
 	Add orange juice, grapefruit juice, and ginger beer
 	Garnish and enjoy!

Comic: Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew #12, DC Comics, 1983

Have a question or comment?

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>01:13:31</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:05:32 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #11 - Mister Fantastic and Manhattan]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck's Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail

Cocktail: Smokin' Reed Richards

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
 	1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
 	3 Dash Aromatic Bitters
 	Luxardo or maraschino cherry

Instructions

 	Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass
 	Stir thoroughly
 	Strain into a chilled cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
 	Garnish with a cherry

Comic: Fantastic Four #178, Marvel Comics, 1976

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck's Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail

Cocktail: Smokin' Reed Richards

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
 	1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
 	3 Dash Aromatic Bitters
 	Luxardo or maraschino cherry

Instructions

 	Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass
 	Stir thoroughly
 	Strain into a chilled cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
 	Garnish with a cherry

Comic: Fantastic Four #178, Marvel Comics, 1976

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>01:47:31</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:05:49 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #10 - Nexus and Gin Cocktail]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Ward Hill Terry to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Nexus! We enjoy a refreshing end-of-summer Gin Cocktail and read Nexus issue #9.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Nexus the hero or villain of his story? Who would make up Terry's indy comics superhero team? Does one of Terry's favorite bands have their house in the middle of their street? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Gin

Cocktail: Killer Poodle

Ingredients

 	2 ounces gin
 	1/2 ounce lime juice
 	1/2 ounce simple syrup
 	6 mint leaves
 	3 cucumber slices
 	tonic water

Garnish

 	Cucumber
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
 	Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
 	Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass.
 	Top with tonic water
 	Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like


Non-Alcoholic Killer Poodle

Ingredients

 	1/2 ounce lime juice
 	1/2 ounce simple syrup
 	6 mint leaves
 	3 cucumber slices
 	tonic water

Garnish

 	Cucumber
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
 	Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled.
 	Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass.
 	Top with tonic water
 	Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like


Comic:&nbsp;Nexus #9, First Comics, 1985

Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Stop Calling Me Frank "My Baby Is An Axe Murder From Wisconsin"
Check out their Band Camp page for more

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Ward Hill Terry to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Nexus! We enjoy a refreshing end-of-summer Gin Cocktail and read Nexus issue #9.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Nexus the hero or villain of his story? Who would make up Terry's indy comics superhero team? Does one of Terry's favorite bands have their house in the middle of their street? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Gin

Cocktail: Killer Poodle

Ingredients

 	2 ounces gin
 	1/2 ounce lime juice
 	1/2 ounce simple syrup
 	6 mint leaves
 	3 cucumber slices
 	tonic water

Garnish

 	Cucumber
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
 	Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
 	Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass.
 	Top with tonic water
 	Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like


Non-Alcoholic Killer Poodle

Ingredients

 	1/2 ounce lime juice
 	1/2 ounce simple syrup
 	6 mint leaves
 	3 cucumber slices
 	tonic water

Garnish

 	Cucumber
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance.
 	Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled.
 	Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass.
 	Top with tonic water
 	Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like


Comic:&nbsp;Nexus #9, First Comics, 1985

Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Stop Calling Me Frank "My Baby Is An Axe Murder From Wisconsin"
Check out their Band Camp page for more

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>01:39:28</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:05:11 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Fantastic Pour Episode #9 - GI Joe and Bourbon]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Ryan Daly to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk G.I. Joe! We enjoy a Summer Bourbon Cocktail and read G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #16.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge for a Battle-Sized episode as we discuss: What are Ryan's favorite G.I. Joe toys? Why is Torpedo wearing flippers in the city? Wait, the Weather Dominator in a nativity scene? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Our Bourbon at War

Cocktail: You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Bourbon
 	1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
 	3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
 	&nbsp;to 10 Mint Leaves
 	2 Lemon Wheels
 	Ginger Beer

Garnish

 	Lemon Twist
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In shaker, add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters
 	Gently muddle
 	Add Bourbon and stir
 	Strain into rocks glass or highball with ice already in it
 	Top with ginger beer
 	Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Non-Alcoholic You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

 	1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
 	3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
 	&nbsp;to 10 Mint Leaves
 	2 Lemon Wheels
 	Ginger Beer

Garnish

 	Lemon Twist
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In glass add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters.
 	Gently muddle.
 	Add ice
 	Top with ginger beer
 	Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Comic:&nbsp;G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #16, Marvel Comics, 1983

Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Neil Daly "Bullets &amp; Beer"
Check out his YouTube Page for more

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Ryan Daly to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk G.I. Joe! We enjoy a Summer Bourbon Cocktail and read G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #16.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge for a Battle-Sized episode as we discuss: What are Ryan's favorite G.I. Joe toys? Why is Torpedo wearing flippers in the city? Wait, the Weather Dominator in a nativity scene? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Our Bourbon at War

Cocktail: You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Bourbon
 	1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
 	3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
 	&nbsp;to 10 Mint Leaves
 	2 Lemon Wheels
 	Ginger Beer

Garnish

 	Lemon Twist
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In shaker, add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters
 	Gently muddle
 	Add Bourbon and stir
 	Strain into rocks glass or highball with ice already in it
 	Top with ginger beer
 	Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Non-Alcoholic You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

 	1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
 	3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
 	&nbsp;to 10 Mint Leaves
 	2 Lemon Wheels
 	Ginger Beer

Garnish

 	Lemon Twist
 	Mint Sprig

Instructions

 	In glass add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters.
 	Gently muddle.
 	Add ice
 	Top with ginger beer
 	Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Comic:&nbsp;G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #16, Marvel Comics, 1983

Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Neil Daly "Bullets &amp; Beer"
Check out his YouTube Page for more

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>02:08:47</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:05:42 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #8 - Batgirl and Fuzzy Navel]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Stella to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Batgirl! We enjoy a sparkling Fuzzy Navel and read the Batgirl: Year One issue #9.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: What's in Stella's utility belt? Superman steals Firestorm's rogue's gallery? Will Stella ever see Josh Allen in the Super Bowl? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Fuzzy Navel

Cocktail: Red Haired Justice

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Peach Schnapps
 	2 oz. Orange Juice
 	1 oz. Cranberry Juice
 	Sparkling Wine or Seltzer

Garnish

 	Orange Twist

Instructions

 	Add the peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice, and shake it up.
 	Strain into a wine glass with ice or champagne glass without ice
 	Top with sparkling wine or seltzer
 	Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy

Comic:&nbsp;Batgirl: Year One #9, DC Comics, 2003

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Stella to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Batgirl! We enjoy a sparkling Fuzzy Navel and read the Batgirl: Year One issue #9.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: What's in Stella's utility belt? Superman steals Firestorm's rogue's gallery? Will Stella ever see Josh Allen in the Super Bowl? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Fuzzy Navel

Cocktail: Red Haired Justice

Ingredients

 	2 oz. Peach Schnapps
 	2 oz. Orange Juice
 	1 oz. Cranberry Juice
 	Sparkling Wine or Seltzer

Garnish

 	Orange Twist

Instructions

 	Add the peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice, and shake it up.
 	Strain into a wine glass with ice or champagne glass without ice
 	Top with sparkling wine or seltzer
 	Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy

Comic:&nbsp;Batgirl: Year One #9, DC Comics, 2003

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                <itunes:duration>1:12:25</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:05:52 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #7 - Wolverine and Old Fashioned]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 - 4.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can't the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned

Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

 	1 teaspoon sugar
 	3 dashes Angostura bitters
 	1 teaspoon water
 	2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye)

Garnish

 	Orange twist

Instructions

 	Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and muddle until the sugar is nearly dissolved
 	Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
 	Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube or multiple ice cubes
 	Wipe an orange twist around the glass – which expresses the oil of the orange peel, then drop it into the glass to garnish

Comic:&nbsp;Wolverine #1-4, Marvel Comics, 1982

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 - 4.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can't the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned

Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

 	1 teaspoon sugar
 	3 dashes Angostura bitters
 	1 teaspoon water
 	2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye)

Garnish

 	Orange twist

Instructions

 	Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and muddle until the sugar is nearly dissolved
 	Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
 	Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube or multiple ice cubes
 	Wipe an orange twist around the glass – which expresses the oil of the orange peel, then drop it into the glass to garnish

Comic:&nbsp;Wolverine #1-4, Marvel Comics, 1982

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>1:32:24</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:05:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #6 - Cyclops and Blueberry Mojito]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen&nbsp;to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick's all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito

Cocktail: Blue Summers

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2oz White Rum
 	75oz Fresh Lime Juice
 	5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup
 	8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves
 	Club Soda

Instructions

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
 	Add a shot of Irish cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Guinness
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Garnish

 	Mint Sprig
 	3 blueberries

Glassware

 	Collins or basically any type of glassware

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

 	1 cup blueberries
 	1 cup lemon juice
 	1 cup warm water
 	1 cup white granulated sugar
 	Mix blueberries, water, and sugar together using a whisk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring a gentle boil, stirring often, until syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
 	Whisk lemon juice into syrup; serve immediately or cool.

Instructions

 	Add the mint, lime juice and simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle.
 	Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
 	Top with club soda and give an easy stir
 	Garnish with a big mint sprig and blueberries

Non-Alcoholic version of Blue Summers

 	Follow all other instructions above, just replace White Rum with additional Club Soda.

Comic:&nbsp;The Uncanny X-Men #176, Marvel Comics, 1983

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen&nbsp;to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick's all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito

Cocktail: Blue Summers

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2oz White Rum
 	75oz Fresh Lime Juice
 	5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup
 	8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves
 	Club Soda

Instructions

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
 	Add a shot of Irish cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Guinness
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Garnish

 	Mint Sprig
 	3 blueberries

Glassware

 	Collins or basically any type of glassware

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

 	1 cup blueberries
 	1 cup lemon juice
 	1 cup warm water
 	1 cup white granulated sugar
 	Mix blueberries, water, and sugar together using a whisk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring a gentle boil, stirring often, until syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
 	Whisk lemon juice into syrup; serve immediately or cool.

Instructions

 	Add the mint, lime juice and simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle.
 	Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
 	Top with club soda and give an easy stir
 	Garnish with a big mint sprig and blueberries

Non-Alcoholic version of Blue Summers

 	Follow all other instructions above, just replace White Rum with additional Club Soda.

Comic:&nbsp;The Uncanny X-Men #176, Marvel Comics, 1983

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>01:45:17</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2025 12:05:36 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #5 - Hawkeye and Guinness Float]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes&nbsp;SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn't afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Guinness

Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout
 	Vanilla ice cream
 	Baileys or other Irish cream
 	Whipped Cream
 	Chocolate syrup
 	Chocolate shavings
 	Nutmeg

Instructions

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
 	Add a shot of Irish cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Guinness
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Non-Alcoholic version of the Hawk-Guy

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Milk or Root Beer or Cola
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Comic:&nbsp;The Avengers #174, Marvel Comics, 1978

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes&nbsp;SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn't afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Guinness

Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout
 	Vanilla ice cream
 	Baileys or other Irish cream
 	Whipped Cream
 	Chocolate syrup
 	Chocolate shavings
 	Nutmeg

Instructions

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
 	Add a shot of Irish cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Guinness
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Non-Alcoholic version of the Hawk-Guy

 	In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
 	Add some chocolate syrup
 	Slowly pour in Milk or Root Beer or Cola
 	Top with whipped cream
 	Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
 	Stir it up and enjoy

Comic:&nbsp;The Avengers #174, Marvel Comics, 1978

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:duration>01:18:06</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:05:25 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #4 - JSApril - Dr. Midnite and Sambuca Citrus Cocktail]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes&nbsp;Dr. Anj to the Fantasti-Lounge to celebrate JSApril! We enjoy a Sambuca citrus cocktail and read JSA: The Liberty Files #1 and #2.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Dr. Midnite's so cool, how Anj has his Sambuca, wearing grenades to dinner, the 2004 Red Sox, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Sambuca

Cocktail: The Owl

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 Lemon wheel or lemon twist
 	1 Lemon wedge
 	Sugar on a plate to rim the glass
 	1 ½ oz Vodka
 	¾ oz lemon juice
 	¾ oz Sambuca
 	Ice

Instructions

 	Chill a martini glass or coupe. If you have neither, you can use a short rocks glass or even a wine glass. Use your imagination.
 	Rim the edge of your glass with the lemon wedge
 	Run the edge around the plate with sugar to rim the glass with sugar. If you're not a big sugar person, rim half the glass edge.
 	Set the glass to the side
 	In a shaker, add the vodka, lemon juice, sambuca, and ice.
 	Shake well
 	Strain into your prepared cocktail glass
 	Garnish with a lemon wheel or lemon twist if you prefer

Comic:&nbsp;JSA: The Liberty Files, DC Comics, 1999-2000

JSApril

For more on JSApril, check out the full list of podcasters and bloggers involved: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril

#JSApril

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes&nbsp;Dr. Anj to the Fantasti-Lounge to celebrate JSApril! We enjoy a Sambuca citrus cocktail and read JSA: The Liberty Files #1 and #2.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Dr. Midnite's so cool, how Anj has his Sambuca, wearing grenades to dinner, the 2004 Red Sox, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Sambuca

Cocktail: The Owl

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 Lemon wheel or lemon twist
 	1 Lemon wedge
 	Sugar on a plate to rim the glass
 	1 ½ oz Vodka
 	¾ oz lemon juice
 	¾ oz Sambuca
 	Ice

Instructions

 	Chill a martini glass or coupe. If you have neither, you can use a short rocks glass or even a wine glass. Use your imagination.
 	Rim the edge of your glass with the lemon wedge
 	Run the edge around the plate with sugar to rim the glass with sugar. If you're not a big sugar person, rim half the glass edge.
 	Set the glass to the side
 	In a shaker, add the vodka, lemon juice, sambuca, and ice.
 	Shake well
 	Strain into your prepared cocktail glass
 	Garnish with a lemon wheel or lemon twist if you prefer

Comic:&nbsp;JSA: The Liberty Files, DC Comics, 1999-2000

JSApril

For more on JSApril, check out the full list of podcasters and bloggers involved: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril

#JSApril

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL:&nbsp;fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website:&nbsp;http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon:&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
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                <itunes:duration>01:24:56</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:05:20 EST]]></pubDate>
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                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #3 - Star Wars and Moscow Mule]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Ed Buzzi, friend of the pod, to the Fantasti-Lounge to knock down some Moscow Mules and read Star Wars #1 thru #6.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Ed has never seen any Star Wars movie, falling asleep with wine, why Chewbacca is not a pet, Connecticut, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Moscow Mule

Cocktail: R.I.P. Biggs

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2 ounces vodka
 	1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
 	3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
 	Copper cup

Garnish:

 	Lime wheel

Instructions

 	Fill a Moscow Mule copper cup (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice
 	Top with the ginger beer
 	Garnish with a lime wheel
 	May the Force be with You

Comic: Star Wars #1 - 6, Marvel Comics, 1977

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Episode #3 House Band:&nbsp;

 	Andy Buzzi "Me and my Love"
 	https://www.youtube.com/@WizzerBandu
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Ed Buzzi, friend of the pod, to the Fantasti-Lounge to knock down some Moscow Mules and read Star Wars #1 thru #6.&nbsp; Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Ed has never seen any Star Wars movie, falling asleep with wine, why Chewbacca is not a pet, Connecticut, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Moscow Mule

Cocktail: R.I.P. Biggs

Ingredients (per drink):

 	2 ounces vodka
 	1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
 	3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
 	Copper cup

Garnish:

 	Lime wheel

Instructions

 	Fill a Moscow Mule copper cup (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice
 	Top with the ginger beer
 	Garnish with a lime wheel
 	May the Force be with You

Comic: Star Wars #1 - 6, Marvel Comics, 1977

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Episode #3 House Band:&nbsp;

 	Andy Buzzi "Me and my Love"
 	https://www.youtube.com/@WizzerBandu
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                <itunes:duration>01:33:14</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:05:28 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #2 - Nightwing and Spicy Margarita]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Captain Entropy as we get heated with a spicy margarita and read Nightwing #9. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Nightwing in all his Scott McDaniel glory, abandoned malls, Lori Elton &gt; Starfire, Alabama football, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Margarita

Cocktail: Nightwing Fallen

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 lime wedge
 	2 jalapeno slices
 	2 oz Patron Blanco
 	1/2 oz Trip Sec, Cointreau or GM
 	1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
 	1/2 oz simple syrup

Garnish:

 	salt rim and jalapeno slice

Instructions

 	Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to coat, and set aside
 	Add the jalapeño slices to a shaker and gently muddle. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon.
 	Add the Patron, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, plus ice, and shake
 	Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice
 	Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wedge

Comic: Nightwing #9, DC Comics, 1997

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                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Captain Entropy as we get heated with a spicy margarita and read Nightwing #9. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Nightwing in all his Scott McDaniel glory, abandoned malls, Lori Elton &gt; Starfire, Alabama football, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Margarita

Cocktail: Nightwing Fallen

Ingredients (per drink):

 	1 lime wedge
 	2 jalapeno slices
 	2 oz Patron Blanco
 	1/2 oz Trip Sec, Cointreau or GM
 	1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
 	1/2 oz simple syrup

Garnish:

 	salt rim and jalapeno slice

Instructions

 	Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to coat, and set aside
 	Add the jalapeño slices to a shaker and gently muddle. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon.
 	Add the Patron, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, plus ice, and shake
 	Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice
 	Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wedge

Comic: Nightwing #9, DC Comics, 1997

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
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                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:05:50 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour #1 - The Thing and Rum Punch]]></title>
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                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Paul Kien, host of DC Specialcast and co-host of Batman Family Reunion, shakes up a rum punch and reads Fantastic Four #5. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss The Thing as Blackbeard, vacation drinks, Doctor Doom’s chess set, how many times you should wear a pair of pants before you wash them, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Caribbean Rum Punch

Cocktail: Blackbeard’s Rum Punch

Ingredients (per drink)

 	3 ounces of pineapple juice
 	2 ounces of orange juice
 	½ lime
 	1 oz dark rum
 	1 oz spiced rum (or white rum if you prefer)
 	1 splash of grenadine

Garnish

 	Lime slices
 	Orange wheel
 	Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

 	In a shaker, add the pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and rums. Give it a shake and strain into rocks-filled glass. (If you don’t have a shaker, pour directly into glass with ice and stir)
 	Slowly pour in a splash of grenadine over a spoon that is upside down with the tip against the inside of the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom.
 	Splash 1/2 ounce of the dark rum on the top (optional).
 	Garnish with a slice of lime, an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Comic: Fantastic Four #5, Marvel Comic, 1962

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    THE FANTASTIC POUR 

Brett Young welcomes Paul Kien, host of DC Specialcast and co-host of Batman Family Reunion, shakes up a rum punch and reads Fantastic Four #5. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss The Thing as Blackbeard, vacation drinks, Doctor Doom’s chess set, how many times you should wear a pair of pants before you wash them, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Caribbean Rum Punch

Cocktail: Blackbeard’s Rum Punch

Ingredients (per drink)

 	3 ounces of pineapple juice
 	2 ounces of orange juice
 	½ lime
 	1 oz dark rum
 	1 oz spiced rum (or white rum if you prefer)
 	1 splash of grenadine

Garnish

 	Lime slices
 	Orange wheel
 	Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

 	In a shaker, add the pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and rums. Give it a shake and strain into rocks-filled glass. (If you don’t have a shaker, pour directly into glass with ice and stir)
 	Slowly pour in a splash of grenadine over a spoon that is upside down with the tip against the inside of the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom.
 	Splash 1/2 ounce of the dark rum on the top (optional).
 	Garnish with a slice of lime, an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Comic: Fantastic Four #5, Marvel Comic, 1962

Have a question or comment?

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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 	Spotify

The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
 	Fire &amp; Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
 	Fire &amp; Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social
 	Fire &amp; Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
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                <itunes:duration>00:48:04</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:05:27 EST]]></pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Fantastic Pour - Promo]]></title>
                <description>
                    <![CDATA[
                    The Fantastic Pour promo

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You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

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The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

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 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
                    ]]>
                </description>
                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[
                    The Fantastic Pour promo

Have a question or comment?

 	E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com

You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms:

 	Apple Podcasts
 	Amazon Music
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The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

 	Fire &amp; Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
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 	Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts
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                <itunes:duration>00:00:53</itunes:duration>
                <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:29 EST]]></pubDate>
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