Best drinksonmonday@hotmail.com Podcasts (2025)

The core four look back at an overlooked entry in the 2000's garage rock explosion (out of Canada no less) The Trews and their album HOUSE OF ILL FAME (2003) and spend their Cinco De Mayo at Lucky Burrito, one of Alsip's hidden treasures. They also ponficate on 12 things that Pope Leo may have done while living in Chicago.…

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Shooter #710: Your Guide To The 2025 Windy City Thunderbolts! 26:35

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With the home opener upon us, the core four take a look at some of the special nights the Windy City Thunderbolts are offering their fans.

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Craft Beer Or Race Horse? #1 23:04

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The core four play America's favorite new game show: Craft Beer Or Race Horse! Just in time for the Kentucky Derby.By SGS Productions

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Andrew WK's I GET WET, KPOT, and Easter Baskets 3:02:03

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The core four are back in the Atomic Tiki Lounge to look back on Andrew WK's seminal I GET WET from 2001 and dig in on some KPOT in Chicago Ridge. Along the way they are distracted by TRUE BLOOD, hymens, September 11, WrestleMania, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, PART II: FREDDY'S REVENGE, and Dan's shorts.…

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Shooter #708: Favorite Wrestling Promos & Moments 1:01:07

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The core four discuss some of their favorite moments in pro wrestling.

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The Refreshments FIZZY FUZZY, BIG & BUZZY, Burrito Station, & Spanish Slang 2:55:12

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The core four take a trip back to the '90s as they look back at Roger Clyne's first big break with The Refreshments, FIZZY, FUZZY, BIG, & BUZZY. They take a trip to Beverly's Burrito Station, discusss their favorite Spanish Slang and get distracted by Vegas, gambling, and a big bottle of Patron.

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Shooter #707: Mike Vanderbilt Explains It All 1:25:02

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Mike dishes all the dirt on his weird and wild journey from behind the stick to behind the chair, his decision to go to beauty school, giving up on the bartender lifestyle, that OTHER podcast, the friends he lost along the way, and his dedication to life long learning.By SGS Productions

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Shooter #706: Cheese Mate! 33:39

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Dan comes bearing gifts: Korean corn dogs from the new opened Cheese Mate on 95th street over in the old Sesame Inn.By SGS Productions

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Shooter #705: Battle Of The Bands #1 1:25:02

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The core four pit songs against one each other.

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Shooter #704: Spring Cleaning 50:43

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This week, the core four does some spring cleaning in Mike's liqour cabinet in a attempt to get rid of some odds and ends. Along the way they are disctracted by their teenage years, their first jobs, and DOGE.

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Barenaked Ladies' STUNT (1998), Wu's Ramen, and The Gold Card 3:02:31

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The core four is back in the basement delivering the post mortem on Rockford Files return to racine, ANORA and the Oscars, and then out to lunch at Wu's Ramen. They also dive into the 1998 breakthrough album, STUNT by Barenaked Ladies. Along the way they get distracted by flat earthers, prison life, the Bophouse, and KING OF THE HILL.…

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Shooter #703: Love Is In The Air 46:22

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The core four recount their Valentine's dates and reminisce about some of their favorite hotel and motel experiences.By SGS Productions

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V-Day, Burrito Jalisco, Jimmy Eat World's BLEED AMERICAN (2001), and the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 3:32:21

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The core four are back in the Atomic Tiki Lounge to discuss their weekends of love, Alsips largest Mexican restaurant, and Jimmy Eat World's seminal 2001 album, BLEED AMERICAN (or self-titled, depending on when you bought it.) They also break down this year's nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.…

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2025 Explosive Super Bowel Spectacular I 31:20

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Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat discuss some of their most memorable movements.By SGS Productions

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My Chemical Romance's THREE CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE, Sanders' BBQ, and Who's The Better Brother? 4:02:59

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Kristin joins Ashley, Dan, and Mike as tehy dive into My Chemical Romance's 2004 release, THREE CHEERS FOR SWEET REVENGE and they take a trip to Sanders' BBQ in Beverly. They also play a game of "Who's The Better Brother" with Mike and Dan (Kristin's play brother) answering a round of trivia about the South Side Cougar. Along the way they get distr…

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DoM Shooter #70: Sydney Sweeney, body image, & hygene. 41:08

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Ashley, Mike, and Pat discuss internet trolls, Sydney Sweeney, body image, and hygiene with all of the grace and dignity you've come to expect from Drinks On Monday.

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DANZIG II: LUCIFUGE, D.A.'s Corned Beef, and New Year's Resolutions 3:46:59

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The core four are coming back hot, discussing Danzig's 1990 release, DANZIG II: LUCIFAGE, their holiday breaks, and their New Year Resolutions. Along the way they get distracted by Nutrl, Captain Jack's, hunting, gift cards, and so much more! How does it feel to be back?

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Christmas 2024: A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS, VOL. 3, VIOLENT NIGHT, and Favorite Holiday Movies 2:46:36

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The core four are at it again, this time diving into 1997's A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS, VOL 3 as well as discussing some of their favorite Christmas pictures from VIOLENT NIGHT all the way back to WHITE CHRISTMAS. Along the way they are distracted by James Bond, EMPS, and all the nonsense you've come to love from the past year of DRINKS ON MONDAY.…

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Shooter #608: Favorite Things 1:17:47

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The core four are back in the Atomic Tiki Lounge to discuss their favorite movies, music, and drinks from 2024.

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NIN's PRETTY HATE MACHINE, Doxing, Giving Thanks, And Too Much Beer 3:13:43

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The core four do a dive into Nine Inch Nails' 1989 debut PRETTY HATE MACHINE, discuss doxing and the surrounding drama, share internet dating stories, and get distracted by Raylan Givens, Jay Leno, and Mothman.By SGS Productions

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Shooter #607: The Oral History Of Black Wednesday 1:43:47

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No females allowed as Dan, Mike, and Pat attempt to give the oral history of the south side's favorite holiday, Black Wednesday. Along the way they're distracted by Ryan Murphy, Greek fries, baby oil, and so much more!By SGS Productions

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Weezer's 1994 Debut, Jack Daniels And One Can Of Coke, & What's My Order 3:14:23

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This week, Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat look back at Weezer's 1994 debut, commonly referred to as "The Blue Album," take swigs of Jack Daniel's, and play America's favorite fast food game show "What's My Order." Along the way, the core four are distracted by the ice cream maker guy in EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the upcoming election, "solo polyamory," and …

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LULZ Hard Seltzer, Sponge's 1994, and the HALLOWEEN Franchise 3:58:13

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Pat is back! The core four return for a super-sized episode, drinking LULZ Apple Cinnamon Hard Seltzer and some mystery beers courtesy of Dan. They dive into Sponge's latest release, 1994, and discuss the best and the worst of the HALLOWEEN franchise. Along the way they are distracted by haunted houses, adult education, sex in your twenties, and Mi…

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Pumpkin Booze, Stone Temple Pilots' CORE, and Metal Dave 3:11:55

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This week, Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by returning champion, Metal Dave. He brings over some Voodoo Ranger pumpkin ale to discuss a favorite record of his, Stone Temple Pilots' debut album, CORE. Along the way, the gang gets distracted by adult learning, Chinese food, Burger King, and Indinana.…

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MARCY PLAYGROUND, Not Your Father's Hard Soda Pop, and Pink Whitney 3:28:10

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Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by friend and one of the six DoM listeners, Wyatt! The episode's focus is Marcy Playground's 1997 self-titled debut but along the way, the crew gets sidetracked by hot dogs, fast food architecture, AI yacht rock covers, Sexyy Red's lipgloss line, and baby oil.

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Huey Lewis & The News, SPORTS, BuzzBallz, and Record Stores 3:45:08

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Ashley, Dan and Mike are joined by Nick Stankus as they look back on SPORTS from Huey Lewis & The News and take down cheap margaritas and Coors Banquet.

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No Doubt's TRAGIC KINGDOM, Busch Light Peach, & World's Best Daddy 3:10:55

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The core four is back, throwing down a 30 rack of Busch Light Peach & 99 Shots (they have more than bananas today). They discuss No Doubt's 1995 breakthrough album TRAGIC KINGDOM, chow down on Burrito Station, and play America's favorite game show, WORLD'S BEST DADDY. Along the way they are distracted by old girlfriends, a lost phone at the airport…

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Sherman & Tingle's Driver Nation, The Darkness PERMISSION TO LAND & WOLVERINE & DEAD POOL 2:23:38

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Ashley, Mike, and Pat are joined by longtime friend and DoM listener Jon McLaughlin as they dive into 2003 PERMISSION TO LAND, discuss WOLVERINE & DEADPOOL, and get distracted by Canada, HOWARD THE DUCK, Wisconsin Dells, and Chicago radio of the past.

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"Bad Company" by Bad Company off of BAD COMPANY 1:58:17

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Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into the 1974 album BAD COMPANY by British supergroup Bad Company and get distracted by the Windy City Thunderbolts and far too much Double Oaked Woodford Reserve.

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The Killers' HOT FUSS, Yuengling, and A Day At The Pool 3:11:10

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Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by the south side's favorite cougar Kristin as they plan on discussing the 20th anniversary of the release of The Killers' seminal album HOT FUSS but are distracted by the local cement ponds, bedding, and hockrotica.

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Motley Crue's GENERATION SWINE, Beverly Bars, & Pizza 2:52:53

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Ashley, Mike, and Pat are joined by Metal Dave as they deep dive into Motley Crue's "grunge" record from 1997 and discuss the Western bars in Beverly, and dish on their favorite (and in some cases least favorite) pizzas pies.By SGS Productions

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Favorite Closed Bars, CLUELESS Soundtrack, and DoM Password 3:05:06

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Ashley, Dan, Mike, & Pat are back in the basement discussing their favorite bars that no longer exist, diving into the CLUELESS soundtrack, and playing Drinks On Monday Password! Along the way they get distracted by Twisted Tea Bomb Pops, ice cream, and McDonald's breakfast.

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DoM Shooter #606 15:35

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Ashley, Kristin, and Mike discuss the hottest memes of the week with the Taylor Swift inspired "you wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me" and would you rather be trapped in the woods with a man or a bear.

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NYSNC's NO STRINGS ATTACHED, This Week In Fast Food, & Funny Google Reviews 2:29:10

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This week, Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by KV as they dive into NSYNC's 2000 "revenge record" NO STRINGS ATTACHED. They also look back on all the fast food they ate this week and discuss some of their favorite Google reviews. Along the way, they are distracted by Cinco De Mayo, the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef, Degrassi, and prom.…

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DoM Shooter #605: Sandoval Rules! 57:31

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Ashley, Mike, and Pat return from 115 Bourbon Street to lay out their thoughts on Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.

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Lit's A PLACE IN THE SUN & Exxxotica 2:22:15

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Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into Lit's 1999 release A PLACE IN THE SUN and Mike recounts his trip to Exxotica. Along the way, they get distracted by Bourbon Street, Rumchata, and gyros.

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DOM Shooter #604 46:54

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It's Rex Manning day so Ashley, Mike, and Pat intend to talk about EMPIRE RECORDS but are quickly sidetracked by stories from Chicago Ridge Mall and pine on the lack of good dance clubs.

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Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER & ROAD HOUSE (2024) 2:25:51

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This week, Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER while sucking on the new Gin & Juice canned cocktails from Dr. Dre and Snoop. They also take a look at the ROAD HOUSE remake, as well as ROAD HOUSE 2: LAST CALL. Along the way they get distracted by their wild weekend and wrestling.…

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DoM Shooter #603 27:49

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This week, Ashley, Dan, Kristin, and Mike have every intention of talking about the possibility of Aaron Taylor Johnson as the new James Bond but get distracted by broccoli, the many service industries, and pharmaceuticals.By SGS Productions

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Hanson's THIS TIME AROUND & The Light Beer Challenge 3:18:00

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Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by KV as the foursome look back at Hanson's 2000 release. They also dive into BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, AI artwork, and take the Light Beer challenge. It's another supersized episode you don't want to miss.By SGS Productions

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DoM Shooter #602 25:15

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The gang drinks what's left in the fridge and discusses fast food...again.By SGS Productions

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Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS, BOTTOMS (2023), Shotty's Gelatin Shots 2:47:39

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We're back with the Heinekin Silver as we discuss the Oscars, Katie Britt, Olivia Rodrigo's 2023 album GUTS, the 2023 teen comedy Bottoms, and suck down some adult snack packs.By SGS Productions

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SUPERFAST, Dynamite Hack, Fast Food Orders, Hienekin Silver, and Johnny Bootlegger 3:21:08

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This week the gang ranks SUPERFAST by Dynamite Hack from front to back, drinks Heineken Silver and Johnny Bootlegger, and plays Americas favorite new game show, Drinks on Monday Goes To The Drive Thru.By SGS Productions

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NOLA Vs. MKE, Spotted Cow, and Super Bowl Halftime Shows 2:23:35

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Ashley, Mike, and Dan discuss their recent trips to NOLA and MKE and rank the Super Bowl Halftime Shows of the past ten years while drinking Spotted Cow.By SGS Productions

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DoM Shooter #601 4:16

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Mike, Pat, and Kristin kill time while they wait for Dan to show up...

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Better Than Ezra DELUXE & You Don't Know Lynch 2:25:34

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This week, Dan, Mike, and Pat are joined by Kristin Vanderbilt (no relation) and rank Better Than Ezra's DELUXE from front to back and play America's least favorite game show, YOU DON'T KNOW LYNCH.

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Worst Hangovers, Stanley Mugs, and Barbie 3:07:30

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After a six-year hiatus, The Strike Team is back! Season Five: The Return kicks off with Dan, Pat, Ashley, and Mike dishing on their worst hangovers, the Stanley Mug and countless fads, and of course 2023's biggest movie, BARBIE. Along the way we get sidetracked by that "go ahead now" song, an Australian kids show, and manicures. We're drinking som…

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The DoM Interview #5-John Pazdan 1:32:18

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Today, we’ve got one from the vaults as Mike Vanderbilt talk with Chicago power pop luminary, John Pazdan. Pazdan was one of the founders of Oak Park’s premiere power pop act Pezband in 1971. Pazdan—primarily a bass player—played around town in numerous jazz, rock, and pop outfits including Chicago favorites Off Broadway. This interview was conduct…

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Seagrams Wine Coolers & Miller High Life Tall Boys 2:29:09

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The Strike Team is taking the summer off in this week's finale! Dan brings along some Seagrams Wine Coolers and High Life tall boys for this week's $10 Challenge. The team also discuss their favorite beef sandwiches in Chicago, Mike's french fry addiction, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2, the latest from Old 97's and discuss their plans for summer …

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