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12/31/2020

Episode 109 - A Charlie Brown Christmas and the One Good Lie feat. Chris Sims

Ep. 109

Comic book writer & cohost of War Rocket Ajax, Apocrypals, Sailor Business & Xena Warrior Business Chris Sims is here to discuss Mickey’s Christmas Carol & A Charlie Brown Christmas. Along the way, we discuss what to call a McFlurry that doesn’t flurry, St Paul Minnesota’s famous two-and-a-half-foot tall sadness wall, and the only ethical fantasticatrillionaire.

If you want to hear the War Rocket Ajax Christmas Draft Special with Matt Fraction & John Darnielle, go here: https://warrocketajax.libsyn.com/episode-528-the-christmas-mix-draftacular-f-john-darnielle-and-matt-fraction

We also mention Chris’ episode of Into It with Elle Collins where he talks about Christmas. Go listen here: http://intoitpodcasts.com/podcast/2014/12/15/into-it-9-christmas-with-chris-sims

Signature Cocktail: the French 75

A new year, a fresh start, and staying the fuck c GInnai home, goddamnit.

1 1/2oz gin
1 1/2tsp powdered sugar
1/2oz lemon juice
2 1/2oz brut champagne

Combine lemon and sugar in base of shaker until combined. Add gin and shake with ice. Strain into chilled glass and add champagne.

Follow Chris on Twitter at @theisb, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com.

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