Episode 61: Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle

click to listen

Finally finally finally reading this book, which has gathered dust on the table for years, the Two Mikes grapple with Shirley Jackson's late gothic tale of a confused girl, angry villagers, agoraphobia, and refined sugar. And preserves.


It's Cocktail Time!

Arsenic and Old Grand-Dad

In a rocks glass muddle berries and sugar. Add a bit of grapefruit peel and fill with ice. Pour in Old Grand-Dad whiskey.

closing music: "Jam Up and Jelly Tight" by Tommy Roe

Episode 60 : Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

Click here to listen.

The Two Mikes are neither shaken or stirred by Cherie Priest's Boneshaker. The guys held out hope for the promise in its premise but in the end they preferred to be yellow-gased and thrown over the wall. Sorry.

It Is Cocktail Time

Yellow Sap

One shot Rye Whiskey

1/2 shot Galliano

Put in a rocks glass with ice and finish off with orange juice or even pineapple juice.

End Music: Wanda Jackson's Shak'in All Over

Episode 59: J. Knight's Risen

click to listen

The Two Mikes are joined in the studio by special guest Lori Lewis, heavy-metal operatic soprano with Therion. We resurrect a forgotten zombie-type novel suggested by loyal listener Emphyrio. We find much to mumble over in this episode (now with better sound, we hope).

Don't forget to comment on our closing question.


It's Cocktail Time!

The Gut Shot
In a shot glass crush 2 or 3 pomegranate seeds
Add a dash of bitters (of your choice) and a dribble of pomegranate syrup.
Top with Bulleit bourbon (get it? Bullit?)
Flame a lemon on it.
Shoot it.

closing music: "Rise" by Owsley

Episode 58 : Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey

Click to Listen ...

If life ever felt a little like Hell to you then join the Two Mikes and the title character of Richard Kadrey's "Sandman Slim." It is hard-boiled horror at its best; you might even smell a little sulfurous when it is through.

It Is Cocktail Time!

Red Rum

1 part 151 Rum,

1 part Rosso Vermouth

Mix with ice.
Drink.

End Music: Tom Waits's - "Alice."