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Burn The Well

By Burn The Well

A cocktail hour brought to you by the Harder Brunch family! Featuring homespun beverages, hearty laughs and service industry banter. Clock out, tune in and drink up!
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(Episode 4, “Let’s Talk About It/Seizure Salad”)

Burn The Well Sep 08, 2020

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‘The Caucasian Continuum of Spicy’ (w/ Sarah Murrell)

‘The Caucasian Continuum of Spicy’ (w/ Sarah Murrell)

On this week’s round...

Metal Honey czar-god-empress and founder Sarah Murrell brings that sweet heat!!

Special guest host Ryan Rader gets way too pumped about Tim McGraw’s ‘Indian Outlaw. Gabe retroactively edits fart noises into the episode. Sarah’s safe word is ‘Pineapple’ and Jake’s least favorite parallelogram is tequila!

Swipe for recipes featured on this week’s episode. Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by Haruomi Hosono, Domenique Dumont and Lucid Express!
May 08, 202101:15:27
“Kill the Badger” (Jess Clark)

“Kill the Badger” (Jess Clark)

On this week’s round..

Jess Clark, General Manager of Tin Roof Indianapolis, stops by!

Marcus emphasizes the attractiveness of the guest. Jake wonders if Tin Roof collects enough abandoned credit cards to build a plastic suit of armor. Jess shares the unorthodox rise to his current position, and Zain Zaidi drops by for his annual anti-vention!

Swipe for recipes featured on this week’s episode. Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by Bloodhound Gang, the Doors and more!
Mar 05, 202101:19:35
The Aggressively Neglected ‘Local’ Section (David Burroughs)

The Aggressively Neglected ‘Local’ Section (David Burroughs)

On this second-season-premiere round..

The guys are joined by Garden Table Coffee Director and host/producer of ‘Give ‘Em Hell’ podcast David Burroughs (aka Davey Casket), for HIS VERY FIRST TIME ON BTW EVER.

Jake fails to tell his cohosts and guest to lean into the microphones, Marcus refers to himself and the rest of the gang as ‘try-hards,’ Thaddaeus agrees fondly about being on top of the featured guest for years and David believes making love to each member of the Ramones is not that big of a deal.

Swipe for a recipe used on today’s episode. Clock out, tune in and drink up at the link in the bio, or wherever one finds podcasts.

Music for this episode brought to you by The Ramones and The Clash.
Feb 05, 202101:19:44
BTW HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2020 (Syphilis Always Starts With A Tingle)

BTW HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2020 (Syphilis Always Starts With A Tingle)

On this special Holiday round.. The big man himself, King of the North Pole, jolliest drunk this side of the nuthouse, the one and only SANTA CLAUS trips out with Burn The Well! St. Nick joins some BTW all-stars for a slight r&r before his big night, while defending Aerosmith’s ‘Toys in the Attic’ and describing a steamy encounter with Oscar Wilde. Heather teaches Santa how to say ‘motherfucker’ in American. Andrew is eerily reminded of his uncle by Santa. Ryan Rader gives the real scoop on the Great Chicago Fire and Jake can’t figure out a festive scoring system. Swipe for recipes used on today’s episode. Clock out, tune in and drink up at the link in the bio, or wherever one finds podcasts. Music for today’s episode is brought to you by The Business, WHAM!, Lemmy Kilmister and The Beach Boys.
Dec 26, 202002:04:51
Leave the Cannoli, Take the Beans (Danny Riaz)

Leave the Cannoli, Take the Beans (Danny Riaz)

On this week’s round...

The guys are joined by Queens native and Eagle bartender Danny from the Heights, aka Danny Riaz!!

Libations from the city that don’t-nap-real-good are featured, with a riff on a New York Sour and a cocktail named after Danny’s home borough. Jake compares the guest to a mysterious hamburger. Thaddeus makes a case for snitches. Marcus finally meets somebody without an Uncle Mike in their family and Danny previews his prospective Mass Ave retail spot.

Swipe for recipes from this episode.
Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by Nas, Billy Joel and JW Francis.
Dec 17, 202001:20:02
Burnett’s and Bird Deaths (Sara Huntington)

Burnett’s and Bird Deaths (Sara Huntington)

On this week’s round... Comedian and Petite Chou’s own Sara Huntington joins the ‘cast!

Bridget reveals her favorite non-cherry cherry-flavored vodka cocktail recipe. Marcus doesn’t remember that time he went to the mall. Jake’s french toast is less than exceptional, and Sara shares her home address!!

Swipe for recipes from this episode.
Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by somebody covering Jimi Hendrix, Brazilian Girls and Masayoshi Takanaka.
Nov 24, 202001:23:28
Nobody Talks About Smee (Heather Storms)

Nobody Talks About Smee (Heather Storms)

On this week’s DOUBLE-TALL round.. Heather Storms, General Manager of the Ball & Biscuit, rolls by for an extended episode! Marcus shares strong, mutual grievances for HandleBar captains. Jake hypothesizes a dating app for the dairy-intolerant. Thaddaeus shouts out his home country’s Rhum, while Heather provides a garnish that curbs Cody odors! Swipe for recipes featured on this week’s episode. Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up! Music for today’s episode provided by the Ohio Players, Flobots, Culture Club and Animal Collective.
Nov 03, 202001:53:02
Dumpster Fires & Heavy Mudslides (Episode 10)

Dumpster Fires & Heavy Mudslides (Episode 10)

On this week’s round..

It’s a real boys hotel party as ‘Burn The Well’ does the tango with Thomas Hartman, off-site promotions manager of on-premises sales for Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery!

Jake eventually gets the guest’s proper title correct. Marcus needs to roll over and put a pillow on something weird. Thad claims he’s no nut-snacker, while Thomas mistakes Squirt’s corporate media manager like the rest of us.

Hotel Tango spirits are the feature in this week’s cock’ fight. Thomas makes a thyme-plum julep with two-year Bravo Bourbon against Dyke’s cashew-chai mudslide using Hotel Tango Rye.

Swipe for recipes featured on this week’s episode. Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by Sean Kingston, Sunlotus and Ages.
Oct 23, 202001:12:01
Red-Hot Pretension (Episode 9)
Oct 17, 202056:04
Heroin and Buillon (Episode 8)

Heroin and Buillon (Episode 8)

On this week’s round..

BTW gets a visit from a king of various crown, the defender from many a frown, mayor of Historic Irving-town.. the one and only Andrew Brown!!

Burnt bridges and hangovers dominate this episode as the boys brainstorm a gravy-based cocktail.

It’s a double cock’ fight as Dyke and Andrew face off with berry boozes and citrus sippers, while Jake and Marcus clash with a Peruvian bloody mary and a Tequila collins with activated charcoal!

Andrew spills some tea on RuPaul’s fracking stance, Marcus shows little respect for the Grateful Dead and Thaddaeus learns who Wilford Brimley was!

Clock out, tune in wherever one finds podcasts and drink up!

Music for today’s episode provided by the Marshall Tucker Band and Celine Dion
Oct 10, 202001:11:07
May The ‘Fork Be With You (Episode 7)

May The ‘Fork Be With You (Episode 7)

On this edition of BTW..

West Fork Whiskey’s Ally Hall brings every single product available from the Hoosier distillery’s catalogue. Dyke, Kris and Jake drink every single ounce.

Jedi Ally reminds Jake of that ONLY ONE TIME that she kept him in-check. Everybody makes dope drinks using West Fork products. Kris King calls a coffee director ”bean captain.”

Clock out, tune in and drink up! Music for this episode provided by Arthur Brown and Thin Lizzy.
Oct 03, 202001:06:08
Meth Would Kill A Cowboy (Episode 6)

Meth Would Kill A Cowboy (Episode 6)

On this turn of BTW... Ryan Rader makes his triumphant return to the Harder Brunch studio!

Ryan and Jake share precious Muncie memories! Marcus goes straight stupid on a Pecan Pie Old Fashioned, while Jake makes something that makes his dairy intolerance even more apparent!

Thaddaeus drops by to tell us which Seinfeld character he’d use as a plate. And Marcus gives the guys some blue stuff in another round of ‘Guess That Hooch!’

It’s been a long week. Time to clock out, tune in and drink up! Now on Apple Podcasts and wherever one ingests fine recordings!!

Music for this episode brought to you by Lloyd Banks and Creed.
Sep 25, 202001:10:54
Langosta Roja (Episode 5)

Langosta Roja (Episode 5)

On this round of BTW..

Jake puts his spin on the topical and infamous “Dew-garita,” as the peanut gallery discusses Red Lobster and Taco Bell for waaay too long.

Kris King and Dyke Michaels go HAM in a cock’ fight featuring Blue Powerade and, get this gang, a blender! Marcus and his surrogate drink-taster Thaddeus judge the libations akin to the American Idol panel.

It’s gonna be a no from me, dawg, if you try to miss this ‘cast. Clock out, tune in and drink up! Music for this episode provided by Blue Öyster Cult and The B-52’s.
Sep 20, 202001:02:27
(Episode 4, “Let’s Talk About It/Seizure Salad”)

(Episode 4, “Let’s Talk About It/Seizure Salad”)

This week’s volume of Burn the Well has Hotel Tango Brand Coordinator Holleh Moon and real human being/real hero Peter Frederic Wallace.

Holleh tells about her new campaign to benefit the Damien Center and mental health services for those in the LGBTQIA+ community all during the month of September. Peter describes the inception of his famous ‘Napoleon’s Defeat’ cocktail.

Also Dyke and Jake make two very different tequila palliatives for the cock’ fight. Is it a history podcast? Is it a drunk podcast? Who actually cares?

Clock out. Tune in wherever one imbibes fine podcasts. And always drink up! Music for this episode: “The Well and The Lighthouse” by Arcade Fire and “Shimmer” by El Ten Eleven
Sep 08, 202001:03:28
(Episode 3, "Down the Ol' Squirt Hole")

(Episode 3, "Down the Ol' Squirt Hole")

On this week's chapter of the Burn The Well saga: Dyke Michaels and Jake Johnson are joined by Fern Murphy frontman (@fernmurphyband), audio engineer and fellow bartender Gabriel Adams! The guys discuss the merits of drinking alone and take a further look into a barely-passing-as-grapefruit soda. Dyke and Jake bring this particular ingredient into a cock' fight between a riff on a Paloma and a Gold Rush. 

Gabe and Dyke address the creative process without the imminent prospect of stages returning, and Jake leads the boys in a challenging round of Guess that Liquor! Clock out, tune in, drink up..... and be sure to follow us @burn.the.well!!

Music for today's episode provided by: Dirty Art Club ("Fires") and Fern Murphy ("Flowerbeds")

Sep 03, 202056:17
Burn The Well- (Episode 2, "Neunundneunzig Bananen")

Burn The Well- (Episode 2, "Neunundneunzig Bananen")

On this week's episode: the guys recount horror stories involving a certain fruit-flavored liqueur. A "teacup Mulatto" is mentioned. And Jake makes a couple flat Star Wars references An eight-legged monster sits in as a surprise special guest. Marcus and Jake also go head-to-head in a cock' fight between a metaphorical cheeseburger and steak. 


Aug 24, 202055:60
Burn The Well (Episode 1)

Burn The Well (Episode 1)

It's the inaugural edition of the Burn The Well podcast! On this episode, Dyke Michaels, Jake Johnson and Kris King recount the misfire of the first episode attempt from Father's Day. Kris and Jake go head-to-head in a cock' fight between a Mango Margarita and a Pomegranate Collins. Also, the boys get real sad about the state of the service industry and Dyke shares a fun anecdote about beans and the dollar store! Clock out, tune in and drink up! 

Aug 13, 202056:58