Two Drinks In

Episode 77: It’s a new year and a new season of your favorite Minnesota podcast, Two Drinks In. Join D. Marie, Dana, Erin and James as we download on the Christmas whirlwind as we wait for guests to arrive at D. Marie and Erin’s New Year’s Eve party. Next up, we stalk the guests and force them to share the plans for the New Year. Finally, we all reconvene to share our own resolutions for a happy 2017.    As always, our conversation helps usher in a New Year, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and one large Ball Drop.   Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: White Wine Sauvignon Blanc, Vodka and Cherry Lime LaCroix, Miller 64 TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews

Episode 76: It’s hard to believe, but Two Drinks In is already one-year-old and it’s time to reflect on the drunken shenanigans over the past year. Join D. Marie, Dana, Erin and James as we each share and reflect on some of our favorite moments. Thank you for listening! As always, our conversation is best enjoyed two-drinks-in, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and another round of cocktails. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 76 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: None and Many TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews - http://www.burntbrews.com

Episode 75: Those are not jingle bells you hear, but the clinking of ice chilling out in the ladies’ eggnog tonight. Erin begins the night with a timely discussion on materialism and the desire to have presence instead of presents. James hosts an apropos second round with a discussion on childhood brands and all those toys and clothes we loved back in the day. D. Marie sure did love her Skeletor. Finally, Dana cozies up to the microphone for a last call on sleeping preferences: snuggling, spooning or giving space.  As always, our conversation spoons you when you sleep, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The

Episode 74: It’s the holiday season and D. Marie is looking for a little something more. So she kicks off the night diving deep into the age-old question, can a person have a platonic relationship with the gender they are sexually attracted or not? Next, Erin carefully broaches the subject of bad roommate behavior and those things that you can sometimes overlook…or can she. Finally, James takes the last call with a discussion on the long beard trend and whether there is an end in sight. Sorry Dana – but those beards have got to go!    As always, our conversation balances on the edge of the counter, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and glitter  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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer

Episode 73: D. Marie and Erin kick off tonight’s show, comparing their recent dates and the nearly perfect opposition of each from the other. Both good, bad and bizarre. Dana takes us to church to weigh in on the big unknown, God. While we are not sure what may be beyond this mortal coil, we do know that we all need another drink to jolt us back to life. Finally, D. Marie closes the evening with a last call discussion on the craziest sex stuff we will and won’t perform.   As always, our conversation is both naughty & nice, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and the afterlife. 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Eggnog, Rutherford Hill Barrel Select Re

Episode 72: James interrupts this recording to test out “the Presidential” before our hosts weigh in on the results of the 2016 election. We all agree it’s going to be a long four-year period. Next, James leads a conversation on passive-aggressive opinions and when it is best to use them. Finally, Dana concludes tonight’s conversation with a quick run-down of his favorite seasonal drinks. Apparently Miller 64 is appropriate for any time of the year.  As always, our conversation will be monitored by the alt-right, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and theatrical elements we don’t really like. 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: LaCroix Berry, Frontera Moo

Episode 71: Well it is Happy Hour and you know what that means, your hosts are mixing up the plan to play games, share listener topics or discuss whatever they want. This week we are dishing up a full helping of favorite Thanksgiving memories and food. Don’t worry, we treat the discussion with the same meandering chaos you’ve come to love. As always, our conversation pairs nicely with turkey and stuffing, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and tryptophan. Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod  Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Eggnog, Boulder Shake, Miller 64 TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews - http://www.burntbrews.com 

Episode 70: Tonight we whip it out and get too comfortable over-sharing about bathroom behavior. After Dana discusses the dinnertime condition of the men’s bathroom at a local eatery, the other hosts pile on with a frank conversation about casual bathroom breaks and behaviors. It’s getting intimate up in here! Next, Erin tries shaking off the dreary doldrums with an inquiry on getting out of an autumn-filled slump. We let ourselves off the hook and let James casually move us over to his accessories cabinet to take a peek at his favorite ones, and my goodness, they are shiny!   As always, our conversation clogs up the urinal, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and a sleek accessory.   Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dan

Episode 69: It’s post-Halloween and everyone has a drinking story to tell. Erin kicks off the conversation on D. Marie’s wild weekend, then everyone jumps in to share. Next, D. Marie ponders the concept of motherhood and whether that is the most important job for a woman…even if you have no children. Finally, the night concludes with Erin leading a conversation on the 20 year anniversary of the shocking JonBenét Ramsey case and the coverage of the story on both the podcast, Real Crime Profile and the recent CBS documentary.    As always, our conversation requires burping and the occasional diaper change, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and a potential cover-up!   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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin R

Episode 68: Dana jumps on his “fixy” bike and meanders into traffic to kick off the night with a discussion on sidewalk right-of-way and how cyclists are not sharing the roads, er, sidewalks. James explodes in a rant as he commandeers the first official topic from the hat – emotional outbursts – with no apologies. Dana closes out the night as he signs up for a discussion on our favorite subscriptions, and it’s all entertainment, all the time.    As always, our conversation remains a safety hazard for dogs on lead-leashes, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and YOU’RE A JERK Michael Bublé!   Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Blue Moon, Tippy Cow Sh

Episode 67: Pull out the flashlights and help us kick off this episode in which Erin leads us on a discussion of her current podcast obsession, Missing Maura Murray. Not only does she give us a peek at this fascinating podcast, but helps to explore the ethical dilemma between reality entertainment and human decency. Erin then dives into the hat for the first pull of the night, leading the discussion on whether it is dangerous to be a Republican at this point in the 2016 election year. Then pull out the toilet paper and get your squirt guns and toasted bread ready as James closes out the night with a lively discussion on cult movies.    As always, our conversation is littered with elephant traps, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and the Time Warp…again!   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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpo

Episode 66: Before we begin the episode, D. Marie is ghosting again, and we are all in! Tonight James lights up the candles on the cake and opens his mouth for a moving segment on singing the Happy Birthday song and what you tell about a person who will or won’t join in. Dana jumps in with a discussion on receiving compliments and criticisms and how well he is at receiving both. D. Marie neither blushes nor shies away from the next discussion on embarrassment. Finally, Erin concludes the evening with an examination on the ridiculous claims folks make about President Barack Obama.   As always, our conversation turns into a rousing sing-a-long, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and “you look mahvelous.”  Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Mar

Episode 65: The gang is all here and we are biting into some fresh topics. Dana begins the evening with an ad for Soylent Bars and their arrival on his Facebook wall has got him concerned. Doesn’t anyone remember Charlten Heston’s discovery? D. Marie takes over and opens up her photo album to lead us on the hair-raising first official topic of the night, regrettable trends. You’ll get a bang out of what she regrets. Next, Erin discusses the silent protest of Colin Kaepernick and the right to protest. Finally, James queues up the last call with a confession of which lines he will and will not stand.   As always, our conversation gets block highlights, crimped bangs and a perm, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, 100% Soy, lentils & people.  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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use t

Episode 64: Grab a glass of water and pour it in your finest “gina,” for this happy hour as we shimmy up to the national conversation on the first of the 2016 presidential debates. Wrong. It may take some stamina, but we then briefly examine what a Trump presidency might look like.  As always, our conversation goes Wrong, all the while talking (I never said that) and drinking in Minneapolis.   Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and if I close my eyes, will anyone see me?   Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5.5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Guest Host: Sean Sweeney  Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Miller 64, Rosé Spritzer and Bulleit Rye Whiskey TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews - http://www.burntbrews.com

Episode 63: Roll up next to us and inhale the fumes, because tonight we are toking on the Seattle “high” life. Welcoming a new guest host, Sean Sweeney, to the round table shenanigans, the conversation kicks off an interesting trip to Seattle and the contact high one might get upon landing. In the first official pull of the night, Sean wonders if people are so willing to give unsolicited advice out in public, why won’t they send food back at a restaurant? Finally, Erin barricades herself for a quick and spirited conversation on a zombie apocalypse. Are you all ready?  As always, our conversation may not be what you ordered, but won’t tell you how to live your life, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and sniarb...hargh…sniarb.  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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twod

Episode 62: For this happy hour, it’s another listener submitted topic, but from a caller and the topic is a great one. We discuss “dibs” in dating and analyze whether or not “I saw him first” makes for a good argument. Hmmm…where have I heard that in-studio caller’s voice? As always, our conversation goes DIBS, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and MINE, I called it first!  Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Guest Host: Alie Farren  Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: De La Costa Sangria, Vodka & Soda, Miller 64, and Redd’s Apple Ale TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews - http://www.burntbrews.com

Episode 61: Tonight we are getting real warm and cozy as we discuss communication behaviors. First up is James who kicks off the night with a discussion on hugging as a greeting and going through with it even when it is awkward. Next up, guest Alie wants to know what you think of the weather as she leads a discussion on small talk and how we navigate common conversations. Finally, D. Marie closes out the night with a trip on Spirit and the thick skin the gate agents must possess.  As always, our conversation is best enjoyed by a warm bear-hug, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and an upcharge on that extra carry-on bag.  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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Guest Host: Alie Farren  Produ

Episode 60: You saw this coming and then ducked into the next aisle, right? Dana launches into the evening’s episode with a conversation on those moments when you would rather avoid public conversations with casual friends than to be derailed from you errands. D. Marie analyzes both sides of the political debate with a look at what constitutes liberal media versus conservative media. Both seem to come to the same conclusion – they lied. Finally, Erin closes down the night with a quick conversation about giving out a fake name at the local coffee house.    As always, our fair and balanced conversation won’t be televised, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and Julien-Elizabeth-Marie.    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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, D

Episode 59: It’s going to be a typical and run-of-the-mill episode tonight. Dana tosses out to the cast the topic of daily routines to kick off the night. Next, Erin opens the door to a conversation on things that have been broken in the bedroom, and it’s not what you think. Next, James hobbles about the topic on the best and worst things about having and injury. Finally, Dana closes the night with a wink and a sly hand up the thigh, as he discusses the do’s and don’ts of flirting.    As always, our conversation takes a rough ride to the headboard, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and broken bits and pieces.    Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Producer: James Lekvin The Drink

Episode 58: We can’t help ourselves. We love to play drinking games and sometimes, we like to do those on air for your listening pleasure. So grab a drink and join us for a revealing round of what we have and haven’t done.   As always, never have I ever consumed a bunch of alcohol and made an ass of myself, all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you share when drunk.    Drunk-O-Meter Rating: 5 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 Tweet us at @twodrinksinpod Make sure to use the hashtag #twodrinksinpod   Hosts: D. Marie Long, Dana Severson, Erin Roberts, James Lekvin Special Guests: Aislinn and John Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: Surly Extra Citra Pale Ale, Tisdale Pinot Grigio, DESTIHL Brewery Wild Sour, Summit Brewing Company Oktoberfest, and Miller 64 TDI Sponsor: Burnt Brews - http://www.burntbrews.com