Unfortunately Required Reading
Reliving Required Reading with Cocktails and Sass
This week we cover the beloved J.R.R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6207hK0jykbhpb4Z4Jbgw2 To Drink Along: An appropriate drink would be sweet red wine, or Gandalf's Grog courtesy of The Drunken Moogle: Resources: Leonard Nimoy's Ballad of Bilbo Baggins The 1970's Cartoon: Tolkien vs George R.R. Martin
This week we discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream in our separate homes and discuss a beloved Shakespeare classic. We are sorry in advance if we ruin your favorite: Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HJGi2z3YVeDD0gkPLVd4i To Drink Along: Either pour yourself a sweet red wine into a coffee cup, or create a hot toddy: Hot water Tea (bag, or... Continue Reading →
In the midst of an existential crisis we delve into the work of Albert Camus to discuss his novel The Stranger. We are currently both in "Stay Home, Stay Safe" protocol in San Antonio, so to be responsible humans we are recording remotely. To listen along: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10OozRWQ2dwkYb5flPIxDf To Drink along: Literally drink and eat whatever... Continue Reading →
Somehow this week we were accidentally timely and have chosen Lord of the Flies by William Golding. In a weird time, with people for some reason buying up all the toilet paper, we want to lovingly remind you to wash your hands, social distance, and read a damn book. Remember, theater kids are gonna take... Continue Reading →
This week we delve into Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by Tom Stoppard. To Listen Along: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Are-We-Dead-or-Just-Resting--Rosencrantz-and-Guildenstern-are-Dead-eb5j3n To Drink Along: Darjeeling Milk Punch in honor of Tom Stoppard You will need: Half and Half 1.5 oz milk or half and half Brandy 2 oz (1.5 oz was more than enough) Darjeeling Tea 1 oz,... Continue Reading →
This week, we are tackling the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. You can listen along here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O0Mr00MsG4x3DKHTufM7U To drink along: Sweet Poison: 1 oz white rum 2 oz coconut rum 1 oz blue curacao grenadine (optional) pineapple juice sword and cherry for garnish Mix the rums and curaco into a shaker with ice. Pour into... Continue Reading →
This week we discuss the regency novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. You can Listen Along Here: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Not-So-Quiet-Aunt-Jane-Pride-and-Prejudice-eaekoi To Drink Along: The Jane Austen from https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/15-cocktails-inspired-by-literary-greats/2/ Mix 2 fluid ounces of gin, 2 dashes of rose water and 2 teaspoons of Earl Grey tea syrup in a shaker and serve in a chilled Martini... Continue Reading →
This week we discuss the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte while also desperately trying not to cry. To Listen Along: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QgJe2htFEgVaeGJg0Xo2L To Drink Along: Lavender French 75 Food grade dried lavender Gin (we use Seersucker) Sparkling white wine (we use Andre Lemonade (we use Fentimans Victorian lemonade) Place a small amount of lavender and... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays to You and Yours from our Podstudio to your home. May your toasting glasses be full, and your reading material be spectacular! -Amanda and Tori
Welcome to Tori's Birthday month. It's not that we are lazy, it's just that this month we wanted to do a short story by Ambrose Bierce and discuss his general weirdness. This week we are discussing An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. You Can Listen Along Here: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Ambrose-Bierce-Crosses-The-Line-or-a-Bridge-e9hns5 To Drink Along: A Brandy Sangaree 2... Continue Reading →
