Michelle and Joanna return just days before Christmas and smack in the middle of Joanna's birthday season — which, according to Joanna, is a legally protected holiday requiring its own wrapping paper and absolutely no present splitting. Part A / Part B gifts can get fucked.

Mike is barely hanging on as fantasy football semifinals consume his soul, while Michelle and Joanna are fully entertained by themselves and proudly obnoxious about it. We uncover that half the reason Mike keeps coming to the studio is because Kati won't let him stay home on big football weekends, and honestly… fair.

Michelle reveals she spent an entire week covered in hives, possibly triggered by a night out with Joanna and Alex — or maybe karma. The itching got so bad she had to remove her bra at work, which immediately sends Alex spiraling into hopeful theories about lactose intolerance so he can finally roast her for eating vegan cheese.

The Dance Dads take over a sports bar for Thursday Night Football, only to discover it's also karaoke night — a cruel and unusual punishment no one asked for. Joanna quizzes the group on best gifts ever, forgets almost everything Alex has given her (except the party bus rentals), recalls being disappointed that the Chunnel wasn't see-through, and admits she expected to look up and see the ocean.

Venmo comments get spicy, "pretend sportsball" is officially canon, and things wrap up with an honest discussion about fairy porn, vivid descriptions, and why Michelle and Joanna keep turning pages.

It's loud, it's messy, it's inappropriate — and it's exactly what a platinum hangover feels like.

Just Mike and Alex this week, and somehow — against all odds — they're both in decent shape. That clock is ticking. With busy weeks ahead, no home-cooked meals in sight, and sore muscles already setting in, they crack a 90-proof bottle and brace for impact.

The guys spiral into complete disbelief over a long-retired quarterback suddenly back under center, debating whether we're about to witness a miracle, a massacre, or a full-on medical timeout. Would you be more worried as a Seattle coach about what you're about to do to him… or what he might actually do to you? Also: should anyone over a certain age be allowed to run the tush push?

Chaos peaks as Alex breaks down his unforgettable run as Mother Ginger — free drinks in full makeup, terrifying civilians and small dogs, wardrobe malfunctions no one asked for, mystery soreness from "barely dancing," and a pink beard spray that refuses to leave. A week later. Still pink.

Add in a legendary troll job from a gambling app, some sympathy for quarterbacks getting jumped by a retiree, and a pour that quietly turns into the highest-honored bottle we've ever reviewed… and you've got an episode that delivers pain, pride, and proof that good things sometimes come in affordable bottles.

Jackson returns to Whiskey n Whine fresh off Thanksgiving break and somehow manages to turn a quiet holiday into a full-on adventure. Mike finally gets the year off from hosting — no dishes, no stress, just drinks… the lucky bastard. Meanwhile, Madi hosts her first Arizona Thanksgiving, where Amazon apparently supplied the entire meal. Jackson immediately demands a family trade.

Alex survived 20 people at his house, plus a mildly passive-aggressive roasting pan drop-off from his mother-in-law — only for her turkey to come out dry. Victory for Team Alex.

Jackson confesses to eating two pumpkin pies solo, freezing back home because San Diego has ruined him, and pledging a fraternity where his life now includes serenades, whipped cream, and one "almost kidnapped to Mexico" event. Oh — and he learns why you never cross the border for a donkey show.

We also break down Jackson's questionable pickup lines ("I have furry cows"), his friends sabotaging those lines ("tell her what you do with the cattle"), Mike missing his chance to hang in San Diego, and Alex getting knocked out of both fantasy leagues.

To top it off, the guys taste Rebel Full Proof Bourbon, and it earns a Gold from Whiskey n Whine.

It's a warm fall Sunday in the Whiskey n Whine studio — the kind of night made for a crackling fireplace, a glass of something decent, and definitely not what shows up on the table. Mark, known friend of the show and newly crowned Agent of Chaos, drops off a mysterious gift for the podcast: an entire advent calendar filled with Malört. Yes, all 24 days. Yes, that Malört. Yes, we question our friendships.

Since drinking Malört every day would violate both medical science and the Geneva Convention, the guys decide to re-gift the horror straight to Tapphoria, who will now enjoy (or suffer) a daily Malört surprise all December long. Naturally, Alex, Mike, and Cort call Mark live on air to offer their heartfelt "gratitude," which may or may not be laced with emotional distress.

Meanwhile, we learn that John and Dawn basically moved into Tapphoria for the weekend while their floors were being refinished — raising questions about bar-based residency laws and loyalty punch cards.

The trio also announces a major seasonal event: all three generations of Mother Ginger will be performing in The Nutcracker this year. If you've ever wanted a photo with Alex, Mike, and Cort standing inside comically enormous dresses like a lineup of festive Russian nesting dolls, the time has come.

Finally, Alex attempts to bribe his way into a fantasy football advantage over Mike next week, but confidence is high and trash talk is higher. Will bribery work? Will Malört take another victim? Will the Mother Ginger dress hold up under the weight of generational trauma? Tune in to find out.

This week on Whiskey n Whine, we're joined by our good friend Luke — proud Mug Club member from Tapphoria, New England homer, and a man who claims he can outdrink his own 9-year-old daughter. (Which… honestly checks out.)

Mike shocks the world by bringing his first topic ever to the podcast:
Could our kids keep up with us in a drinking contest?
Spoiler: absolutely not. Today's kids are fueled by sugar bombs and dessert-in-a-can "drinks," while our parents' generation was built like industrial machinery. Luke's folks in particular? Straight-up hydraulic systems powered by bourbon.

We build our dream drinking team, discuss how much Pirate's Booty a human child can physically consume, and pitch the genius idea that Whiskey n Whine should sponsor Booze Brian's softball team.

Also:
• The suspicious "massage parlor" next to Tapphoria that is definitely not doing Swedish massages.
• Mike drunkenly high-fiving a Brandon Roy poster so hard it didn't survive.
• Luke roasting Mike for owning every Tapphoria anniversary shirt ever printed.
• How Mike accidentally joined the cult of Cleveland Browns fandom.

If you like bourbon, bad decisions, dad energy, and stories from inside the mug club, this episode's your jam.

It's Episode 93 of Whiskey n Whine, and the whole crew — Mike, Alex, and Matt — is back to tackle life's biggest questions:
Why are our recliners developing deeper butt imprints than our personalities?
Why does every dad eventually become a reluctant handyman?
And, most importantly, how did this episode spiral into a story about a very confused caribou and an even more confused human?

Yes, at some point the guys accidentally wander into a wilderness tale that absolutely no wildlife agency would endorse. We're not saying anyone laid hands on a caribou… but we are saying this episode contains a discussion that should put us on some sort of watchlist.

Between the questionable nature documentary moment, the whiskey review none of us are qualified to give, and Matt offering remote spiritual guidance from wherever he disappeared to, this might be one of our most ridiculous episodes yet.

If you like bourbon, dad disasters, inappropriate tangents, and three friends roasting each other into oblivion, pour a drink and enjoy.

Episode 92 finds Alex and Big Mike leaning fully into their "elderly podcaster" era.
Between beard-whitening confessions, midlife apathy toward hair dye, and the proud acceptance that no one's hiring them as Instagram models, the guys crack open a bottle of Pendleton Trailblazers Limited Edition—which turns out to be the same old Pendleton in a fancier label.

They swap travel stories (including Mike's rental-car debacle and minivan shame), talk about their Oregon whiskey roots, and toast to low expectations and full glasses.
It's dad energy, unfiltered laughter, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being tired since 2012.

Alex thought inviting his daughter McKenna on the show would be wholesome family fun. Then Addi showed up — and suddenly, Whiskey n Whine turned into Gen Z Unleashed.

Big Mike and Alex are outnumbered and out-slanged as the girls roast their dads, rewrite the podcast format in real time, and teach everyone that "recovering" means "still half-asleep from last night." From airport drop-offs to accidental wisdom and generational chaos, this episode has it all — sass, laughs, and enough dad confusion to fill a therapy session.

If you've ever wondered what happens when two bourbon-loving dads hand their mics to the next generation, pour yourself a drink and find out. Warning: side effects may include feeling old, laughing too hard, and googling what the hell Addi just said.

🎧 Grab your glass, lower your expectations, and join the mayhem.
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