Thinking and Drinking

Shelby Miksch

Serious topics, soothing beverages. Updated weekly.

  1. 09/28/2020

    Episode 25: Stories We Tell

    Thinking: Queer country culture, a trip to Nashville with a group of Vietnam vets, and the worst student paper that I've ever graded. Also, a few recommendations of musicians whose work I'm enjoying right now. Drinking: Ginger tea with lemon and honey. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE Reading: "Kissing cowboys: the queer rodeo stars bucking a macho American tradition" by Dale Berning Sawa; "Outlaw: Waylon, Willie, Kris, and the Renegades of Nashville" by Michael Streissguth

    23 min

  2. 09/17/2020

    Episode 24: Swansonisms

    Thinking: If you have the resources, learning how to do things for yourself can be pretty empowering. Just do your research and use the right PPE (personal protective equipment) for the job... hair grows back, fingers don't. Drinking: Wild Berry Hard Seltzer Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE.

    17 min

  3. 09/01/2020

    Episode 23: Enough Already

    Thinking: How have I kept myself sane during this time of plague? That's a good question. Drinking: From Dusk Till Donuts - Bones Coffee. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE

    19 min

  4. 08/24/2020

    Episode 22: I Want to Speak to the Manager

    Thinking: What is the difference between assertiveness and Karenism? Drinking: Iced tea. I live in the South now. It's hot here. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE

    12 min

  5. 04/12/2020

    Episode 21: Might-Have-Beens

    Thinking: Thoughts about the messiness of humanity during a crisis and the utter futility of dwelling on what might have been. Drinking: An utterly pretentious "naturally essenced" Lacroix lime sparkling water. Podcast music: "Following Spirits" by TeknoAXE.

    26 min

  6. 03/28/2020

    Episode 20: Two Sailors vs. The Navy

    Thinking: My friend Stephen returns for a chat about life in the Navy, including how Sailors cope with long periods of isolation. Very NSFW. Drinking: Vodka Gimlet - vodka, gin, and lime juice. Podcast music is by TeknoAXE - https://youtu.be/fpOLJhikwiI

    1h 15m

  7. 03/16/2020

    Episode 19: Wash Your Damn Hands

    Thinking: One of the unexpected side-effects of COVID-19 is that we find out just how gross people can be in regards to personal hygiene. It's called soap, y'all. Drinking: Hunting Knife (Jagermeister, amaretto, vodka, and grenadine)

    22 min

  8. 03/09/2020

    Episode 18: Thirst Wisely

    Thinking: Gendered double standards regarding "proper" attire and behavior. Also, how to interact in digital environs without being a creep. Drinking: 2016 Red Blend - Columbia Winery (Yakima, WA)

    17 min
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Serious topics, soothing beverages. Updated weekly.

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  • Creator
    Shelby Miksch
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shelby Miksch
  • Show Website
    Thinking and Drinking