Two Drinks In

Episode 152: This week, Dana takes us on a trip down memory land to discuss the history and actual meaning of nostalgia — not to mention, what can trigger this emotional state. Then, D. Marie, Erin, and James try to give advice to one of our listeners on how to reconnect with an old friend via Facebook. The episode wraps up just as it started with a trip down memory lane, this time in regard to fall nostalgia.  Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod  Hosts: Dana Severson, James Lekvin, Erin Roberts, and D. Marie Long Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Cherry Co

Episode 151: This week, Dana takes us on a deep dive into divorce. He’s a wealth of knowledge on the divorce rate (it’s down), the divorce initiators (it’s gals), and the risk factors (it’s a lot). Then, D. Marie, Erin, and James do their best to answer a listener question from a recently divorced man on the etiquette involved with dating as a divorcee…or really, the appropriate timing to discuss a divorce with the person you’re dating. We round out the episode with a brief discussion on celebrity divorces. And yes, Jennifer Anniston’s name is brought up.  Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure

Episode 150: This week, Dana starts us off with a refresher on the reasons why people would ever decide to take the plunge (i.e. wedded bliss). It’s pretty much why you think. But what people consider to be the traits of a good partner does have a bit of a disparity. Then, D. Marie tackles a listener question on how to get a husband to stop playing video games and if he should stop prior to the couple having kids. The episode winds down with the etymology of the term best man. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: Dana Severson, James Lekvin, Erin Rober

Episode 149: This week, Erin, James and Dana discuss the possibility that the Facebook app on you phone is listening. Not satisfied with shared examples, the gang decides to test the application. Next, Erin updates us with her relationship status the backhanded compliment of gray hair. The episode concludes with James revealing the results of the Facebook test and he doesn’t “Like” the results. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5  Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: Dana Severson, Erin Roberts and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: House Box Wine & Mango LaCroix Spritze

Episode 148: Once again, it’s a gay takeover as the gals are away, wrapping up their gigs. James kicks off this episode with a national story about a local teen who breaks herself out of a major Minnesota hospital. He's curious why there is a lack of in-town media coverage. Next, the gays take on a listener question that wants to know if the N-word and three-letter F-word have similarities. Finally, Dana closes out the episode with an examination of voting in the Primaries and the general lack of knowledge some how primary voting works.  Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag

Episode 147: This week, it’s just two of the four, so we’ve devoted the episode to our gay listeners and their questions. First, we discuss what to do when you find love letters from your boyfriend’s ex, then we talk about how to figure out if a coworker is gay when you’re not out of the closet at work. The episode winds down with a brief discussion on James’s new obsession: Pose. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 1 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: Dana Severson and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Michelob Ultra and Miller 64

Episode 146: This week, we get to talking about a local dollar store and how it has all the makings for Erin’s bedroom beach party — girl knows how to set the mood, if you get the drift. Then, we take a moment to review some of the recent headlines from the weirdest state in our nation: Florida. The episode ends on a touching note: bodily functions. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: Erin Roberts, Dana Severson, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Gazela Vino Verde Rose and Miller 64

Episode 145: This week, D. Marie starts us off with the patterns we may be establishing with our aging parents, while Dana gets down and dirty about the clichés people throw around in the workplace. We then round out the episode with a listener question on our thoughts of couples who save their first kiss for their wedding day. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities.  Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Surly Rose, Spotted Cow, and Miller 64

Episode 144: We’re back to our old tricks — or old hat, really. James shares a recent story about homophobia from a seemingly enlightened colleague, while Erin tackles a listener question on what do about a wife’s secret credit card. The episode wraps with a brief discussion on whether there’s room in a marriage for a legal arrangement anda commitment of love. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 1 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: Erin Roberts, Dana Severson, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Insight Crazy Aunt and Miller 64

Episode 143: Accidentally, this week’s episode is all about sharting — in one form or another, at least. Dana starts us off with a question of whether it your responsibility to tell a stranger he has sharted his pants, while D. regales us with a story of sharting that took place at her employer (it wasn’t her). Then, we discuss a recent study on how bathroom hand dryers spray fecal matter on your newly washed digits. Yep, we’re full of $#@+!  Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 1 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The

Episode 142: In this week’s episode, we discuss what it means to be a celebrity (achieved, inherited, ascribed, or otherwise) and its affect on society’s view of success. Erin then fields a listener question of what sorts of responsibilities celebrities have on being actual role models to younger generations. Does their fame mean they should be an example to others? Then, James answers the age-old question: Are there any celebrities we idolize?  Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod  Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, and James Lekvin Producer:

Episode 141:  This week, we slap on the Icy Hot and compare liver spots as we discuss the joys of growing older. But it’s not all aches and pains, we are enjoying good beverages to help soothe the topic. For our second round, D. Marie fields a listener question about aging out of the happy hour scene with your co-workers, which may not be all bad. Finally, James wraps up the night, with a question on what do we all really want to do when we get into our retirement age. It’s never too late to start something new! Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D.

Episode 140: In this week’s episode, we dissect the mating (and dating) rituals of the heterosexual male by discussing the seven stages men supposedly go through when falling love — “supposedly” being the operative word here. Yeah, we don’t always trust those relationship experts. Erin then fields a listener question on the weird things men do to impress their paramours, while James tackles another listener question: this time about homo-panic — you know, that moment that when a man finds another man attractive and worries that he might be gay. As if that’s a bad thing! Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drink at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksin

Episode 139: This week’s episode is all about debt: Credit card debit, student loan debt, house debt…and people debt (a.k.a. moochers)! D. Marie fields a question from one listener on how to get money back from a friend, while Erin tackles a listener question about a sister who needs to borrow money to pay her mortgage. Uff-dah!     Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems one drinks at an ever-lovin’ time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Indeed Mexican Honey, La Croix, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy  Minnesota Minute:

Episode 138: This week we get close, real close, to discuss intimacy and what that looks like. Dana kicks off the conversation around what leads to cheating – and it doesn’t always include looking for a sidepiece. D. Marie fields a listener question on how to keep a relationship “fired-up” as the years roll-on. Finally, James closes out the evening with a look from the other side of intimacy with a last call on the pervasiveness of isolation in the social media generation. #connectedbutdisconnected. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 4 out of 5  Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Sever

Episode 137: For this week’s episode, we examine second chances and what those look like for each of the hosts. Joining us for this episode is special guest Duke Pieper, the Minnesota author of the book, I’m Alive: Courage, Hope and a Miracle. Duke shares his inspirational story of overcoming the odds after undergoing a brain surgery that offered a 5% chance of living. Not only did he survive, Duke learned how to walk, talk and live again. With his book, foundation, and a focus on moving forward into the future, Duke encourages us all to live life fully – especially in the face of great difficulty. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet u

Episode 136: This week’s episode starts off with a deeper look at D. Marie’s dating life and the uncertainty of a recent date’s interest in pursuing more. Then, James fields a listener question on how to handle ridiculous questions about being gay, while Dana tackles a listener question on how to tell a friend that she smells bad — like real bad. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Bauhaus Wonder Stuff, Vodka Tangerine, and Miller 64  Minnesota Minute: Midtown Chatterb

Episode 135: This week’s episode is all about the friend zone — you know, that metaphorical, yet still agonizing state of unreciprocated love, lust, and longing. Erin, D. Marie, James, and Dana each share their escapades in and out of the friend zone, before D. Marie tackles a listener question: How do I make someone realize we’d be good together? Then, Erin fields a listener question on how to get a boy you’ve been friends with for years to see you as girlfriend material, while James wraps up the night by sharing the five zones worse than the friend zone…but you’ll have to listen to find out. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at

Episode 134: D. Marie starts of this week’s episode with a discussion on the pros and cons of adult community living, while Erin tackles a listener question on whether to hold out for a dream man that’s smarter than one you’ve already got. James then wraps up the episode with a quick trip down the love-hate relationship we all have with Girl Scout Cookies. Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities.  Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 3 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod  Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Vodka and Cranberry, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Blood Shot, and Miller 64  Min

Episode 133: This week’s episode starts off with a quick discussion about D. Marie’s My Little Pony, Erin’s Rainbow Brite, and Not Your Father’s Mountain Ale (Dana’s contribution, of course). Dana then fields a listener question on how to deal with awkward coworkers, while D. Marie tackles the age old question: Does online banking freak you out? Don’t let the Minnesota accents fool ya!  These two gays and two gals are solving the world’s problems two drinks at a time. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Midwest Advice from the Twin Cities. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 2 out of 5 Subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Visit our website for more content at http://www.twodrinksinpod.com Like us on Facebook: twodrinksin Email us at twodrinksinpod@gmail.com Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, and James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Vodka and Cranberry, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Blue Moon, and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy