The Math of You

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-fractionWe 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-simsSignature Cocktail: the French 75A new year, a fresh start, and staying the fuck c GInnai home, goddamnit. 1 1/2oz gin1 1/2tsp powdered sugar1/2oz lemon juice2 1/2oz brut champagneCombine 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.If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

Co-host of Jemjammer & I Will Fight You Annie Craton is here to discuss Rankin-Bass Christmas specials. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of falling asleep near an elf who wants to be a dentist, the ultimate darkest-timeline fate of becoming a librarian, and a Grant-Morrison-style romp across time & space… but it’s a reindeer chasing a baby.Note: on this episode we talk a lot about the recent I Will Fight You episode, which can be found here: https://www.crookedrussiancam.horse/updates/iwfy35Signature Cocktail: the WinterboltMay your hooves be quick, your turns be sharp, and your nose be glowing. 1oz bourbon3/4oz tawny port1/2oz honey1/2oz cream1 egg yolkFreshly grated nutmeg, to garnishCombine all ingredients in a shaker without ice, and dry shake to emulsify. Add ice and shake hard. Strain into a frozen cocktail glass, and garnish with nutmeg.Follow Annie on Twitter at @anniezard, 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.If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou

Podcaster and writer Al Kennedy is here to discuss Star Trek: the Next Generation. Along the way, we discuss strategies for shoplifting Sigur Ros CDs, debate the HR strategies for dealing with a Jellicoe, and we sing the praises of one Lieutenant Commander Worf.Signature Cocktail: the Bat’lethWhen you enter a bar, do so with your eyes open, and scream, to let them know a warrior is coming.1oz bourbon1oz Jagermeister1oz sweet vermouthCitrus peel garnishCombine in a rocks glass with ice and stir until combined. Garnish with a citrus peel.Follow Al on Twitter at @housetoastonish, 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.If you like the music on the show, go to bit.ly/TheMathOfYou