Synopsis
Join our heroes, Ben and Josh, as they navigate through the amazing world of beverages! Not only does each episode come chock full of hilarity, but it also comes with a review at no cost to you! Aren't we sweet? So check out America's Favorite Podcast*: Drinks With Josh!(*-This claim may not have been verified/may be complete hyperbole)
Episodes
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Episode 74 - Playing Hardball (BBCT)
17/03/2019 Duration: 44minAmerica's Favorite Podcast is back to review a mystery drink. That's right, Josh has found a beverage in what appears to be single tennis ball cans. What could it be? Will it be delicious or just a big "tease?" Find out as the Kings of Drink Mountain give yet another hard-hitting and in-depth beverage review! Plus, they talk about the best and worst shows in TV history, Josh's taste in music, and Ben takes an interest in a magazine you won't see coming. He does learn that "modest is hottest" though. There's also a great round of Braindead Trivia and the triumphant return of "Who Would Drink This?" So step up to the plate and play some hard "ball" with Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 73 - Topical Difficulties (AB)
19/02/2019 Duration: 31minBREAKING NEWS! There's a new Drinks With Josh full of topics ripped from today's headlines! There's talk of the border wall, baseball free agency, and even a surprise Presidential candidate announcement! Yes, Josh's mic may be screwed up for a third of it, but you'll live. America/Greenland/New Zealand's Favorite Podcast also gives you some Braindead Trivia, board games as rodent control, and a review of a local beverage treat going big! So join the Kings of Drink Mountain as they bring you not just the most trusted beverage reviews around, but the in-depth news insight you've been missing!
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Episode 72 - I've Got Some Meat Marinating (OH)
17/01/2019 Duration: 28minAmerica, New Zealand, and Greenland's Favorite Podcast returns, with a bit of a Mexican twist. Not only do they try out a snack from south of the border, but they've also got a soda inspired by the flavors of old Mexico...or something. Are they any good, or should we build a wall to keep them out? While the Kings of Drink Mountain puzzle over these questions, they play some Braindead Trivia and some Who Would Drink This? They also discuss what Josh would look like in a dress, Josh's mom's lifetime achievements, and Ben says the single worst thing he will ever say (his wife's reaction: you're too old to be saying stuff like that!). Yes, it's really that bad. But the show isn't! It's yet another classic episode of Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 71 - DWJ Christmas V: Kiwi Christmas Caroling (L&P)
21/12/2018 Duration: 38minHo ho ho, and other of Ben and Josh's favorite things. It's time for Drinks With Josh's fifth annual Christmas extravaganza! This year, the boys are finally living up to their billing as New Zealand's Favourite Podcast and featuring a true Kiwi Klassik: L&P. It's already widely known as one of Ben's favorites, but will it live up to the hype with Josh? The Aotearoa love continues with some lamington and Bluebird chicken chip chat, but don't worry, you don't need to be a South Pacific expert to join in the festivities. There's also Braindead Trivia, Ben's expectations for Josh's Christmas gift, Santa's secret identity as Michael Jackson, and lots and lots of singing. Plus, the drink experts prove their knowledge in other areas with Salt Lake City travel tips and the best sex advice you've ever gotten. So wrap your ears in the velvety Christmas goodness of Drinks With Josh and make it a truly happy holiday!
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Episode 70 - Mark Twain's Anti-Drug PSA (DWJ Thanksgiving 4)
22/11/2018 Duration: 49minSend the little ones off to the kid's table, as the Kings of Drink Mountain bring you America's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition. No, not dry, overdone turkey. Our annual Thanksgiving extravaganza! The boys are feeling a bit nostalgic this year and touch on DWJ favorites like the #MtnDewAffair, whether Josh has seen Alice Cooper, "Gettin' Hot in Cleveland," and a quick reunion with Big Ben. There's also Josh's version of a Thanksgiving feast, turkey day Braindead Trivia, terrible accents all around, and TWO big beverage reviews. You'll also hear all about what Josh and Ben are thankful for, their advice for your holiday, and...Maine and Syracuse's culinary favorite: anchovy burgers... Yeah, we don't know either. So gather the family round the table (but remember, it's not for kids), dig into your mom's famous pie, and enjoy the latest and greatest in Thanksgiving entertainment: the new Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 69 - Nice! (P)
19/11/2018 Duration: 45minGather round, ye Loyal Subjects, as the Kings of Drink Mountain ascend to the throne for the nicest DWJ yet! Things start out rough when Ben reveals a drink choice only to find out it has been done before! Does he redeem himself with beverage choice two? Seriously? We're not going to tell you here, you have to listen! There's also some lovely background noises from Josh, an episode appropriate round of Braindead Trivia, the sexiest drink around, a visit with everyone's favorite Brits, Liam and Ringo, model trains (yes, really), and a discussion of the real UK royalty: English Cotton Eye Joe. It all culminates with a truly death defying ending! Will it still be Drinks With Josh or will Ben have to find someone else to rip on after Josh's untimely demise? Find out by grabbing this super NICE! episode of America, Greenland, and New Zealand's Favorite Podcast!
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Episode 68 - Gettin' Dick's (HCM)
22/10/2018 Duration: 28minRoll out the red carpet, Ben and Josh are here and ready to take their seats atop Drink Mountain once again! This time, they try out a wholesome homemade beverage treat, while making a completely unwholesome episode. It kicks off with Josh's post-doc level of knowledge of female anatomy and continues from there. We've got possibly crude license plates, the magic combo: beer and markers, a discussion of Meat Loaf's discography, and a shout out to our good friend Erin, who is always willing to "get you into Dick's." And don't miss the updated-for-2018 version of "Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me." Then there's Braindead Trivia and Josh's complete and total excitement at getting his hands on a dessert favorite. It's all that and more, it's new game plus, it's the new Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 67 - Big Ben's Big Episode
08/10/2018 Duration: 19minOhhhhh yeaaaahhh! It's here! Put on your robe, lay back in your favorite recliner, strike up a smoke (if that's your thing), and let the immensity of Big Ben wash over your mind, body, soul, and ears! In an episode that we swear Ben was not drunk, high, or otherwise intoxicated for, the boys try out some birch beer. Well, Ben does. Josh is too worried that the situation is devolving into a Stephen King novel. Speaking of kings, the Kings of Drink Mountain of course provide some Big Ben-dead Trivia and beverage reviews, but at what cost? Does Josh survive the show or does the Bigness overwhelm him? Will the kingdom come crashing down? All will be revealed in this BIG episode of Drinks With Josh, with your host: (Big) Ben!
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Episode 66 - Al Capone vs. Gandhi (TV)
20/09/2018 Duration: 58minAmerica, New Zealand, and Greenland's Favorite Podcast returns with an amazing treat for you: a LISTENER REQUEST EPISODE! Mike wrote us and suggested we try the "best vodka on the market," but he should let us be the judge of that. Along the way, Josh and Ben explore many of the wonders around us, like the Safari Desert, a new way of ranking presidents, fields of study related to the birds and bees, Babe Ruth's time on the Yellow Sox, and the ultimate question: Who wins: Al Capone of Mahatma Gandhi? Plus, a fundraising plea to help us solidify our place as Greenland's Favorite Podcast. With such a title comes a responsibility to give back! We've also got Braindead Trivia, a horrible-in-concept snack, and some new factions for the Harry Potter universe. So strap yourself in for not one, not two, but three reviews involving today's drink. We're going hard, son! We're Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 65 - Creamy Dictators (CMP)
26/07/2018 Duration: 26minAmerica (and Greenland and New Zealand)'s Favorite Podcast is always highly offensive, so why not have a drink that is equally so? That's right, the Kings of Drink Mountain have found one of the most offensive beverages out there and, of course, can't wait to sample it. Will the taste approach the greatness of the show or will it also offend? Josh and Ben will tell you, right after they discuss Josh's latest horrible business idea, public domain porno, petty theft, and play one of the saddest rounds of Braindead Trivia ever. Seriously, you'll feel bad for Josh after this one... Wind up the victrola, slap in the 8-track, cue up the minidisc, or do whatever you need to do to listen to this cream-filled episode of Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 64 - High Uintas aka I Wish Ted Bundy Lived Next Door
18/07/2018 Duration: 42minRoll out the red carpet and sound the trumpets! The Kings of Drink Mountain have retaken the throne! This time, Ben is fed up with Josh spreading Twitter rumors about him refusing to do beer shows. Friends of the show piled on and even a local brewery got in on the act. Ben is now calling everyone's bluff and Uinta's reputation is on the line. The boys have a sampler of four beers from them to see which is best. Braindead Trivia returns, along with a new companion game that we'll just call Sexy Hat. It's even worse than it sounds. Plus, the proper way to drink beer (DAINTY CUPS FOREVER!), Josh's preferred neighbors, the worst fish imaginable, and a new way to eat cheese bread. Get all this (and more! It's amazing, we know!) on America, Greenland, and New Zealand's Favorite Podcast: Drinks With Josh.
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Episode 63 - DWJ BLOs
22/06/2018 Duration: 41minSettle in, royal court, your Kings (of Drink Mountain) have taken the throne! Ben and Josh return to give you all the details on a newish alcoholic beverage that Josh insists is good. Ben just wanted to make fun of it, but as a drink expert, he knows he has to try it. So he just makes fun of Josh instead, as usual. There's also some lazy Braindead Trivia, the return of World Cup chat, and not one, not two, but three of the most insane questions you'll ever hear from Josh. Ben also adds to the fun with quite possibly the worst thing he's ever said on the show. Plus, "ceiling hitters," terrible impressions, and the true director's cut of 'The Wizard.' All brought to you from a relaxing camping environment. So grab the Comfiest Podcast around right now and find out if today's drink is worth your time. PS-There's candy, too!
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Episode 62 - Michael Bubly
25/05/2018 Duration: 40minSound the horns and prepare the thrones! The Kings of Drink Mountain have returned! This episode puts them to the test as they face a horrifying new beverage foe. Meanwhile, Josh is just horrifying, whether it's his taste in music at the grocery store, his desire for a certain bit of Napoleon "memorabilia," or his question about whether food can ever be good if it's...no you'll just have to listen. Speaking of Napoleon, Josh comes up with a great new sitcom idea. Are you listening, Hollywood? Our bank accounts are open to your money! Of course we've got Braindead Trivia, a round of Who Would Drink This?, and a new game where we try to come up with a new name for today's beverage. On top of all that goodness, there's a "special treat" at the end (if you can make it that far). So grab a seat and listen as Ben and Josh suffer through their newest drink, so you don't have to. It's just the kind of caring, giving people they are.
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Episode 61 - Billy Clubs For Mother's Day (IP)
14/05/2018 Duration: 22minAmerica, Greenland, and New Zealand's Favorite Podcast returns to explore the wonders of the Kings of Drink Mountain's other home: Utah. Join them as they partake in the splendor of...what? National parks? No, not that crap. We're talking about an old soda fountain favorite from the Intermountain West! Plus, we hear all about Josh's thoughtful and caring Mother's Day gift, Ben taking over blocking duties with local felines, and a gripping locally-themed edition of Braindead Trivia. So grab your Mom, settle in by the old Victrola, and relax to the soothing sounds of the Comfiest Podcast Around: Drinks With Josh, with your host, Ben.
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Episode 60 - Farewell To A Friend (SU)
19/02/2018 Duration: 48minIt's a bittersweet day as the boys deliver another hilarious and hard-hitting drink review, but against the backdrop of losing a friend. Not just a friend, but a massive part of DWJ history; a chunk of the rich tapestry that is Drink Mountain, if you will. However, as beverage professionals, they try their best to not let this somber occasion bring down the rest of the program. America (and Greenland and New Zealand)'s Favorite Podcast must go on! And in tribute to their lost friend, they bring out a heavy hitter in the drink establishment; this is no time for games, after all. Unless that game is Braindead Trivia or Who Would Drink This? which both make an appearance in this ep. There's also Josh's latest business idea, his mom's football ad, and the worst shout outs in podcast history. It all culminates in Ben's touching, heartfelt ode to their lost friend. It's definitely not one to be missed, so curl up and get comfy (and emotional) with the Comfiest Podcast Around: Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 59 - Wednesday's Washior/DWJ X-Mas IV (SPM)
24/12/2017 Duration: 42minThe fourth time's the charm. That's right, Ben and Josh have achieved Christmas perfection with their amazing fourth Christmas episode! Hang the holly with the festive Christmas present battle between Japan and Philippines. Bask in the glow of the lights and the greatest Braindead Trivia ending of all time. Learn from our wise men of the forgotten fourth wise man, and his contributions. Hear about more fat guys than just Santa Claus. We're running out of Christmas themed comparisons! There's also some amazing "scientific" information about how terrible movies may be good for your self esteem. Plus, get all the details on Josh's very special home business. Have you been good this year? If so, put some Drinks With Josh in your stocking! Even if you haven't, do it anyway. America's Favorite Podcast is here to make your holiday bright!
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Episode 58 - Thanksgiving Feast! (DWJ Thanksgiving III)
22/11/2017 Duration: 02h03minAmerica's Favorite Podcast is back with America's Favorite Holiday Tradition: our Thanksgiving episode! This year the boys are celebrating the right way: by stuffing themselves full of a cornucopia's worth of drinks (and other surprises!). Along the way, they give you a true feast of content: our longest episode yet! You'll definitely have to loosen your belt to get through the whole thing. Braindead Trivia makes an oversized appearance, as does Josh's latest attempt to berate for the holidays. It's a Thanksgiving Feast you won't soon forget! So don't argue with your crazy uncle Joe or your racist grandma Selma at the table this year; throw on some headphones and spend your Thanksgiving with two guys you actually love and respect: Josh and Ben, the hosts of the Comfiest Podcast Around, Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 57 - Chicago Hockey (or Ben Loses His Mind) (JFFBS)
10/10/2017 Duration: 33minJosh and Ben return to their thrones atop Drink Mountain for another episode of America, Greenland, and New Zealand's Favorite Podcast! In this episode, they discuss Josh's mom's "DVD collection," Ben's ski lift phobia, toy sizing, and...er...Chicago hockey. There's also a fantastic round of Braindead Trivia and a "berry important" beverage review. Most importantly, you can pinpoint the precise moment that Ben loses his mind. Josh thinks he's drunk, but he insists he's not, leaving a complete mental breakdown as the only explanation. It's surreal, it's loopy, and it's tons of fun (just like Ben and Josh!). It's the new Drinks With Josh!
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Episode 56 - Family Friendly (OJ)
10/08/2017 Duration: 34minIn honor of our home state of Utah, Josh and Ben decide to make a super special "family friendly" episode of Drinks With Josh! It actually goes better than you think it would...but only a little. Along the way, the boys hit up all ages topics like baseball, the philosophy of "what dinosaur would you be," and children's ride-on toys. Plus, some Braindead Trivia, a couple beautiful new DWJ tunes, and we find out what Ben is on (Oooooooo...). It all culminates in not one, not two, but three surprise endings! So gather the kids (actually, no, don't) and join us for a family version of DWJ! PS-This episode has been in the making for nearly a year, so if a couple references seem a bit odd, that's why. PPS- Make sure to stop on by drinkswithjosh.blogspot.com to see Josh's...er, beautiful...graffiti (NOT family friendly) and Ben with his trusty steed!
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Episode 55 - The 29th of June (SDdLF)
04/07/2017 Duration: 26minJust in time for Independence Day, it's the most patriotic episode of Drinks With Josh yet! At least, it's just in time for this year. In 2018, we may have an all new Independence Day thanks to the efforts of one of our greatest patriots: Josh. We've got all the details in the episode. We've also got a review of one of America's dominant beverage makers. Will they live up to the high standards of America's Favorite Podcast? Plus, we discuss America's neighbor, play America's most popular game (Braindead Trivia), and hit on...nightly back sweats...in...America(???). So fire up the grill, get out the lawn chairs, and blow up some minor explosives while you celebrate the United States with Drinks With Josh!