THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes FW All-Star Shawn Myers to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special MOCKTAIL edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Captain Carrot! We enjoy a Spiced Cinnamon, Orange, Thyme Mocktail and read Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew issue #12.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Why was this comic never a cartoon? Who are the best tiny heroes? What to do at the Park City Mall 40 years ago. And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Mocktail Cocktail: Zoo Cruise Ingredients ½ cup water ¼ cup maple syrup 4 sprigs fresh thyme OR 2 Tbsp of crushed thyme ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 squeezed lemon 1 ½ cup orange juice ½ cup grapefruit juice 2 cup ginger beer Garnish Cinnamon stick OR sprig of thyme OR Orange wedge OR combination of some of the above Instructions Add the water, maple syrup, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon to a small pan. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low for about a minute. Then let it cool to room temperature. Fill a shaker or glass halfway with ice and strain in the thyme syrup. Add the grated ginger and lemon juice and shake well for 10 seconds. Strain the contents from the shaker into 4 glasses evenly. Add ice Add orange juice, grapefruit juice, and ginger beer Garnish and enjoy! Comic: Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew #12, DC Comics, 1983 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck's Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail Cocktail: Smokin' Reed Richards Ingredients 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 Dash Aromatic Bitters Luxardo or maraschino cherry Instructions Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass Stir thoroughly Strain into a chilled cocktail glass neat or on the rocks Garnish with a cherry Comic: Fantastic Four #178, Marvel Comics, 1976 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Ward Hill Terry to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Nexus! We enjoy a refreshing end-of-summer Gin Cocktail and read Nexus issue #9.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Nexus the hero or villain of his story? Who would make up Terry's indy comics superhero team? Does one of Terry's favorite bands have their house in the middle of their street? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Gin Cocktail: Killer Poodle Ingredients 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 6 mint leaves 3 cucumber slices tonic water Garnish Cucumber Mint Sprig Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance. Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice and gin. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass. Top with tonic water Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like Non-Alcoholic Killer Poodle Ingredients 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup 6 mint leaves 3 cucumber slices tonic water Garnish Cucumber Mint Sprig Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, mint and simple syrup until the cucumber offers no more resistance. Fill the shaker with ice, then pour in the lime juice. Shake until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled. Strain the mixture over ice into a Collins or rocks glass. Top with tonic water Garnish with a sprig of mint, and cucumber slice if you’d like Comic: Nexus #9, First Comics, 1985 Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Stop Calling Me Frank "My Baby Is An Axe Murder From Wisconsin" Check out their Band Camp page for more Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Ryan Daly to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk G.I. Joe! We enjoy a Summer Bourbon Cocktail and read G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #16.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge for a Battle-Sized episode as we discuss: What are Ryan's favorite G.I. Joe toys? Why is Torpedo wearing flippers in the city? Wait, the Weather Dominator in a nativity scene? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Our Bourbon at War Cocktail: You Too, Scar Face! Ingredients 2 oz. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters  to 10 Mint Leaves 2 Lemon Wheels Ginger Beer Garnish Lemon Twist Mint Sprig Instructions In shaker, add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters Gently muddle Add Bourbon and stir Strain into rocks glass or highball with ice already in it Top with ginger beer Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig Non-Alcoholic You Too, Scar Face! Ingredients 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters  to 10 Mint Leaves 2 Lemon Wheels Ginger Beer Garnish Lemon Twist Mint Sprig Instructions In glass add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters. Gently muddle. Add ice Top with ginger beer Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig Comic: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #16, Marvel Comics, 1983 Fantasti-Lounge House Band music: Neil Daly "Bullets & Beer" Check out his YouTube Page for more Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Stella to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Batgirl! We enjoy a sparkling Fuzzy Navel and read the Batgirl: Year One issue #9.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: What's in Stella's utility belt? Superman steals Firestorm's rogue's gallery? Will Stella ever see Josh Allen in the Super Bowl? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Fuzzy Navel Cocktail: Red Haired Justice Ingredients 2 oz. Peach Schnapps 2 oz. Orange Juice 1 oz. Cranberry Juice Sparkling Wine or Seltzer Garnish Orange Twist Instructions Add the peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice, and shake it up. Strain into a wine glass with ice or champagne glass without ice Top with sparkling wine or seltzer Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy Comic: Batgirl: Year One #9, DC Comics, 2003 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 - 4.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can't the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned. Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 teaspoon water 2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye) Garnish Orange twist Instructions Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and muddle until the sugar is nearly dissolved Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube or multiple ice cubes Wipe an orange twist around the glass – which expresses the oil of the orange peel, then drop it into the glass to garnish Comic: Wolverine #1-4, Marvel Comics, 1982 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick's all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito Cocktail: Blue Summers Ingredients (per drink): 2oz White Rum 75oz Fresh Lime Juice 5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup 8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves Club Soda Instructions In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream. Add a shot of Irish cream Add some chocolate syrup Slowly pour in Guinness Top with whipped cream Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings Stir it up and enjoy Garnish Mint Sprig 3 blueberries Glassware Collins or basically any type of glassware Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe 1 cup blueberries 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup warm water 1 cup white granulated sugar Mix blueberries, water, and sugar together using a whisk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring a gentle boil, stirring often, until syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes. Whisk lemon juice into syrup; serve immediately or cool. Instructions Add the mint, lime juice and simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle. Add the rum and fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda and give an easy stir Garnish with a big mint sprig and blueberries Non-Alcoholic version of Blue Summers Follow all other instructions above, just replace White Rum with additional Club Soda. Comic: The Uncanny X-Men #176, Marvel Comics, 1983 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn't afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Guinness Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy Ingredients (per drink): 1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout Vanilla ice cream Baileys or other Irish cream Whipped Cream Chocolate syrup Chocolate shavings Nutmeg Instructions In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream. Add a shot of Irish cream Add some chocolate syrup Slowly pour in Guinness Top with whipped cream Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings Stir it up and enjoy Non-Alcoholic version of the Hawk-Guy In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Add some chocolate syrup Slowly pour in Milk or Root Beer or Cola Top with whipped cream Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings Stir it up and enjoy Comic: The Avengers #174, Marvel Comics, 1978 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Dr. Anj to the Fantasti-Lounge to celebrate JSApril! We enjoy a Sambuca citrus cocktail and read JSA: The Liberty Files #1 and #2.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Dr. Midnite's so cool, how Anj has his Sambuca, wearing grenades to dinner, the 2004 Red Sox, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Sambuca Cocktail: The Owl Ingredients (per drink): 1 Lemon wheel or lemon twist 1 Lemon wedge Sugar on a plate to rim the glass 1 ½ oz Vodka ¾ oz lemon juice ¾ oz Sambuca Ice Instructions Chill a martini glass or coupe. If you have neither, you can use a short rocks glass or even a wine glass. Use your imagination. Rim the edge of your glass with the lemon wedge Run the edge around the plate with sugar to rim the glass with sugar. If you're not a big sugar person, rim half the glass edge. Set the glass to the side In a shaker, add the vodka, lemon juice, sambuca, and ice. Shake well Strain into your prepared cocktail glass Garnish with a lemon wheel or lemon twist if you prefer Comic: JSA: The Liberty Files, DC Comics, 1999-2000 JSApril For more on JSApril, check out the full list of podcasters and bloggers involved: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril #JSApril Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Ed Buzzi, friend of the pod, to the Fantasti-Lounge to knock down some Moscow Mules and read Star Wars #1 thru #6.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Ed has never seen any Star Wars movie, falling asleep with wine, why Chewbacca is not a pet, Connecticut, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Moscow Mule Cocktail: R.I.P. Biggs Ingredients (per drink): 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled Copper cup Garnish: Lime wheel Instructions Fill a Moscow Mule copper cup (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice Top with the ginger beer Garnish with a lime wheel May the Force be with You Comic: Star Wars #1 - 6, Marvel Comics, 1977 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Episode #3 House Band:  Andy Buzzi "Me and my Love" https://www.youtube.com/@WizzerBandu

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Captain Entropy as we get heated with a spicy margarita and read Nightwing #9. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Nightwing in all his Scott McDaniel glory, abandoned malls, Lori Elton > Starfire, Alabama football, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: The Margarita Cocktail: Nightwing Fallen Ingredients (per drink): 1 lime wedge 2 jalapeno slices 2 oz Patron Blanco 1/2 oz Trip Sec, Cointreau or GM 1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 oz simple syrup Garnish: salt rim and jalapeno slice Instructions Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to coat, and set aside Add the jalapeño slices to a shaker and gently muddle. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a spoon. Add the Patron, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup, plus ice, and shake Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice Garnish with a jalapeño slice and lime wedge Comic: Nightwing #9, DC Comics, 1997 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett Young welcomes Paul Kien, host of DC Specialcast and co-host of Batman Family Reunion, shakes up a rum punch and reads Fantastic Four #5. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss The Thing as Blackbeard, vacation drinks, Doctor Doom’s chess set, how many times you should wear a pair of pants before you wash them, and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Caribbean Rum Punch Cocktail: Blackbeard’s Rum Punch Ingredients (per drink) 3 ounces of pineapple juice 2 ounces of orange juice ½ lime 1 oz dark rum 1 oz spiced rum (or white rum if you prefer) 1 splash of grenadine Garnish Lime slices Orange wheel Maraschino Cherry Instructions In a shaker, add the pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and rums. Give it a shake and strain into rocks-filled glass. (If you don’t have a shaker, pour directly into glass with ice and stir) Slowly pour in a splash of grenadine over a spoon that is upside down with the tip against the inside of the glass. The grenadine will sink to the bottom. Splash 1/2 ounce of the dark rum on the top (optional). Garnish with a slice of lime, an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry. Comic: Fantastic Four #5, Marvel Comic, 1962 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

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