Two Drinks In

Episode 37: Tonight, the theme is on powerful people. James kicks the evening off with an LGBT conversation on supporting transgender people, with a sidetrack on Caitlin Jenner and her show “I Am Cait.” Dana takes the next round with a conversation on Martha Stewart, and it’s a good thing…as is everything in Martha’s life, with one exception, of course. It’s up to D. to close the night with a look at our future $20 bill. Yeah, we discuss Harriet Tubman.  As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis, MN.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and glitter gourds. 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: Bota Box Redvolution; Charles & Charles Rose; Disaro

Episode 36: In honor of Mother’s Day, we've super-sized the episode! After a rousing check-in where we hear all about D. and Erin’s new apartment, as well as Dana’s queries around the state of oral hygiene today, we jump on the hog and rev up our engines, so to speak. Erin share her accidental foray into motorcycles — and the people who love 'em. Next, it’s James who pulls the timely topic of Mother’s Day and each cast member lovingly reflects on his or her mom. Dana brings the night to a close with a somewhat interesting reflection on Real Housewife of New York and Skinny Girl: Bethenny Frankel.   As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we rev the engine and sip on a Skinny Girl cocktail all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis, MN.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and moms. 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 sur

Episode 35: Is this your first time listening to Two Drinks In? Don’t be scared, we’ll be gentle. This episode begins with Dana leading the gang on a conversation about losing his virginity outdoors as a teenager, which seems to be a theme for the group. D. Marie segues into a conversation about everyone’s favorites cocktails, and no, Dana, a Miller 64 beer-tail doesn’t count. The episode concludes with Erin sharing her best hangover cures. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we "pop a top" for the very first time all the while talking and drinking in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and two ibuprofen with a greasy burger. 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: Leininkuge

Episode 34: It’s been a while since we have seen each other and we start the episode getting up to date on who’s dating whom, creepy peepers and Stacey Dash – the Hollywood gift that keeps on giving. The night’s pulls eventually begin with D. Marie discussing adult toy stores and the pros and cons. Erin takes the next conversation and traverses the desert sands to discuss the Middle East and the heavy reality of the ongoing conflict. Finally, we all take a deep breath as James offers a few stress relieving activities. Perhaps it’s a trip back to the Smitten Kitten? As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we gratify ourselves with a deep penetration of conversation and alcohol in Minneapolis, MN.   Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and a Desert Shield. 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 H

Episode 33: In this episode, we take a moment to talk about and honor a Minneapolis institution – Prince.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, Prince and Purple Rain. 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

Episode 32: We like playing games and our Happy Hour episodes are the perfect time for us to see how those games work with a couple of cocktails. Take a few minutes and join us as we’re forced to make tough choices for your entertainment.   As always, our conversation is either a detailed exploration of the mating habits of mom and dad OR relies heavily on Gilbert Gottfried impersonations as we drink and drink and talk in Minneapolis, MN.    Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and hash-tag-worthy quotes.    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: Sweetland Orchard Roundabout Hard Cider, Turning Leaf Pinot Grigio and Miller 64.

Episode 31: This show marks the first time we have done a full round of pulls from the hat, with each host getting to host a topic. James starts the night with a celebratory conversation on the best shows he has seen so far in the Twin Cities. Dana forces everyone to take a good hard look at whether they are Team Benedict Cumberbatch or Team Chris Pine, and it’s an even split. D. Marie shares some moments that should have been uncomfortable when she stuck her foot in her mouth. Finally, Erin speaks on the matter of size…and whether it matters at all. You know you want it!! As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we measure the size of our cocktails and talk in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and statements we cannot take back. 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

Episode 30: D. Marie steals the mic to talk about make-up and stealing from “the man.” Something almost everyone at the table has confessed to doing. Erin steals away for an honest conversation on the things she does when she is all by herself. James ends the night with a story about the first crush to steal his heart. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we drink and drink and talk in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and precious momentos. 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: Cupcake Vinyards Pinot Grigio, Anakena Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Avery Brewing White Rascal, and Coor’s Light

Episode 29: There’s a lot of news happening and for this Happy Hour episode. It’s hard hitting journalism as we try yet another experiment: Trending Topics on Twitter. This episode starts with a quick tour of a special museum with James. Next, the force is not with Dana as he tries to decipher a certain Princess’ tweets. D. Marie updates us and rules on Kesha’s court case. Erin concludes the conversation with a viral “Aunti-gay” text conversation. Why do b!tches always gotta be frontin’? As always, our conversation quickly starts trending as we drink and drink and talk in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and hash-tag-worthy quotes. 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: William Tell Pinot

Episode 28: By now, you know how graphic we can get, but somehow, we kept pulling dirty tonight – pun fully intended. Dana gets the night off to a kinky start with a frank conversation about fetishes and everyone piles on, because everyone has one. D. Marie pulls out to share with us the craziest place she has had sex. The conversation climaxes with an analysis on advice and whether we like to give or receive. Without question, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we keep the lights on and experiment with a few drinks in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and a desire to go back to more innocent times, before you heard this episode. 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 Producer: James Lekvin The Drinks: JM Fonseca T

Episode 27: TGIF y’all! James talks about the Full House re-launch and whether it would still be good enough for ABC’s much-beloved TGIF line-up. Then it’s live, from Minneapolis, as Dana double-dips in the hat to discuss the source of life’s lessons and then our least favorite SNL alum, Victoria Jackson. We conclude the evening with an impassioned debate on Cats vs. Dogs. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we let Toonces the Cat take the wheel while we guzzle down a few cold ones in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you want to confess to John Stamos. 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 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: Furthermore Beer’s The Fallen Apple, Justin Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Dis

Episode 26: We are trippin’ for this Happy Hour special and hope you will take the journey with us. This listener-submitted episode features two topics, for the first, D. Marie, Dana, Erin and James reveal the trashy foods they grab for a road trip. Then, each of us must choose whether we would cast our presidential vote for Donald Drumpf OR masturbate in public. The topic may seem premature, but the answers will satisfy. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we rub one out while we drink in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you you’d rather do than vote for Donald J. Drumpf 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: Surly Bender, Surly Furious, Blood Shot, and Miller

Episode 25: Erin kicks off the night going through her “little black book” and starts naming names while D. Marie has a couple of questionable question marks. James then riffs on Tom Cruise and the cult of Scientology before reviewing Tom’s best (Top Gun) and worst (Interview with a Vampire) movies. Finally, Dana explores aging gracefully here in the U.S. Of course, the conversation falls quicker than a California facelift as we drink the Kool-Aid in Minneapolis, MN. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you said during your Auditing session with a Scientology counselor. 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: Grain Belt Nordeast, Raspberry Stolichnaya, Avery Brewing White Rascal, and Miller 64

Episode 24: Dana likes a good check-in, and this episode is no exception when he wonders whether gays are seen as fun, little novelties to straight folks. We look at the evolution of what it meant to be gay in the 80s, 90s and today. Erin, D. Marie and James then traverse the transit line with some ghastly tales from their morning commutes, and D. Marie rounds out the night’s discussion with a look at our first world problems. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we drink in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you want to say while taking the green line from St. Paul to Minneapolis. 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: Lift Bridge Farm Girl, Tisdale Wines Pinot G

Episode 23: It was bound to happen eventually, but for this happy hour, D. Marie, Dana, Erin and James play a time-tested game: F**k, Marry, Kill. With each sip of a cock-tail, the cast take turns lining up celebrities and politicians they would take to bed, take to wed, or take down.  As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we drink in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you f**k, marry and kill.  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: Lift Bridge Farm Girl, Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler Dry Apple, Wittekerke, and Miller64

Episode 22: Good morning and pucker up! This episode starts with D. Marie who takes a long look at that first kiss of the day and whether morning breath will keep her away. This leads the gang to ponder their own bad breath self-awareness. Erin follows next with our favorite TV moms and wonders if she really is one of the Gilmore Girls. James reveals the blue dress in his closet as he finally weighs in on whether Bill Clinton should have been impeached for his affair. Of course, the conversation quickly goes off-topic as we drink and pause for the canned laughter in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and a glaring lack of a laugh track.  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: Jimmy Frost Coc

Episode 21: This episode is all about D. Marie, and Erin, and Dana, and James. From the be-get-go, the gang delves into the watery depths of narcissism only to discover we’re too shallow to pay attention. Next, Erin gets really angry about late dinners and customers walking in before closing time. Finally, #James ponders the aging hashtag and wonders if it’s #playedout. #hashtagmania. As always, our conversation quickly goes #off-topic as we #drink and fail to #talkresponsibly in #Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you do on #thirstythursday #tbt #drinkingandtalking #talkresponsibly 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: Surly Furious, Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler Dry Apple, B

Episode 20: By now, you’re well versed in our happy hour shenanigans, but this time, we take you back to our first cocktail. This listener-submitted topic takes us from Erin’s first sip at a family wedding to both of James’ first drinks. One his mom knows about and the real one that she never knew. Dana guzzles down 2 liters of his first beverage and D. Marie gets cozy by the fire to share hers. As always, our conversation quickly goes off-topic as we drink in Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things you did for the very first time. 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: Leininkugel’s Big Butt Dopplebach, Shock Top Brewing Co. Honeycrisp Apple Wheat, Avery Brewing White Rascal, Miller 6

Episode 19: Dana begins the night with his preference for what to do with out-of-town guests, and Erin chimes in with some much nicer options. D. Marie rifles through a series of topics until she can give us her take on Hipsters and her forecast for whether or not they’re still uber-cool (ironically or not) and James gets a handle on the man-bun craze. Finally, Erin sweet-talks us through a night of romance. As always, we derail the conversation with a drink or two (more like three or four) in good ol' Minneapolis, MN.  Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things that may be super cool, or not, whatever- you’re trying too hard. 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: Leininkugel’s Big Butt Dopplebach, Snowsh

Episode 18: What do dogs, kitties, art, and summer have in common? Traditions (in Minnesota, no less) for Lady Erin and Lord James. D. Marie has other opinions, and hers involves crowds, food, and the outdoors. We then roll up our sleeves and try to make sense of Super Delegates, who are stacking the polls and bringing Trump (or is it Drumpf?), Rubio, Cruz, Clinton, and Sanders along for the drive. Finally, Dana mumbles and fumbles his way through pet adoption.  Of course, the topic goes a stray several times along the way as we drink and drink in Minneapolis, MN. Features Strong Language, Mature Themes, and things that you will want to do all the time. 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: Surly Cinic Ale, Van G