Drinks With Mom Podcast

Ep. 53 – Cosmopolitans, “I did the dump-step”

February 23, 2022March 29, 2022

It’s about time Gina and Paul got their hands on some cosmopolitans, and they’re going to need them to get through all the nonsense this episode brings. The duo talk about the cosmos place in pop culture while trying some lemon vodka, and we finally get to hear about Mom’s first day of retirement, which involves more dog poop than you would have thought. All that and Mom gives advice for someone invited to a swingers party.

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Ep. 52 – Non-alcoholic beer, “Here, sit on this bottle”

January 26, 2022January 25, 2022

It’s a long one this time around, as Gina and Paul dive into the ever expanding world of non-alcoholic beer. The duo get the burps trying a half-dozen different options from various breweries while introducing a new advice segment for Gina to see how she measures up against Dear Abby.

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Ep. 51 – RumChata Hot Chocolate, “I had my hands clasped, my eyes closed, my toes were crossed, it was all going on, but we made it”

December 29, 2021December 28, 2021

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It’s a low-key holiday celebration, as Gina and Paul try RumChata hot chocolate. Paul quizzes his mom on the musical tastes of their listeners and Gina has to vamp as her son frantically searches for missing ingredients. We’re professionals.

Ep. 50 – Tequila, “You just said hello to my belly button”

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

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What better way to celebrate a 50th episode (and Paul’s birthday) than with expensive tequila? Gina and Paul try some Clase Azul and compare it to a more reasonably priced bottle of 1800 reposado. There are no shortage of reasons to raise a glass, as it’s also the first recording in Paul’s new house, so expect an important bidet update.

Ep. 49 – Corpse Reviver No. 1, “Drop your socks and have fun”

October 27, 2021October 26, 2021

We’re baaaaaacccccckkkkkkkkkkkk! After a longer than anticipated absence Gina and Paul are back with a Halloween episode, as they try the classic Corpse Reviver No. 1 cocktail. They dig into Calvados apple brandy while donning random seasonal decorations and catching up on recent events.

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Ep. 48 – Gin & Tonic, “I like it’s stubby little size”

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Hard to believe it’s taken this long for Gina & Paul to finally have a gin & tonic, but here we are. The duo try several varieties of this classic cocktail, including an upscale cucumber version as well as a non-alcoholic option. All that and a much needed bidet update!

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Ep. 47 – Rosé, “If you’re coming up behind me I ain’t in the mood for it”

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Everyone’s favourite mother and son duo are together in the same location for the first time in months as they record a rosé-filled episode. Gina and Paul get into the history of rosé wine while trying three different bottles and yakking about whatever comes up.

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Ep. 46 – Wine Spritzers, “Put it back where you were birthed”

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

It’s a high volume outing, as Gina and Paul enjoy several variations of wine spritzers. The duo compare pre-mixed and homemade concoctions, including a non-alcoholic option, while gabbing about toenails, vaccines and a much-needed bidet update.

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Ep. 44 – Boozy Coffee, “Quiet your puddin’ muncher”

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

Nothing says “spring is here!” like adding seemingly random shots of booze to your afternoon coffee, at least that’s what our dynamic drinking duo seem to think. Gina and Paul banter about vaccinations, a year of social distancing and more, all while sipping on coffee spiked with whiskey, brandy, rum and whatever else they had lying around.

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