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How We Seeez It is a review podcast all about how we see it. Steve and Noah talk movies, TV shows, and pair each episode with original cocktails inspired by the topic of the week. We mostly cover film and television, but we are always open to diving into whatever else catches our interest.
Steve is more of the film guy, while Noah leans more toward action, which makes for fun conversations and different takes on what we watch. Come listen as we break things down, share our opinions, and see where we agree, where we don’t, and what makes each movie or show worth talking about.
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1 hr 16 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 349: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3, Episodes 5 through 8
“I realize this is gonna sound funny coming from someone that just spent a lot of time kicking your face... but you can trust me.” – Buffy Summers
Back this week with the next four episodes of Season 3. Lots happening in these four episodes, from the return of Spike and a new Watcher to a good old homecoming queen battle. We also see the start of one of the storylines that many fans have always disliked. We’ll discuss all four episodes and where things might be taking us.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or let us know if there’s something you’ve watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series we should check out. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode:
"Spiked Romance"
1½ oz Arran 10
½ oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur
½ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz Fruitlab Ginger Liqueur
¼ oz simple syrup
1 dash orange bitters
¼ oz Fernet-Branca, floated on top
“Spikes Back"
2 oz Gin
1 oz Fresh lime juice
.5 oz Blood Orange bitters
.5 oz lemon infused simple syrup
shaken and topped with Ginger Beer
“Butterfly Martini”
1.5 oz citrus vodka
2 oz white grape juice
1 teaspoon elderflower liquor
1 teaspoon lemon juice
A few leaves each mint and basil
Show links:
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Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
1 hr 46 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 348: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
“Hey, you guys are the professionals, I'm just a volunteer.” – Spider-Man
Tom Holland is back as that friendly neighborhood hero we all love. This story continues the life and times of Peter Parker after all memory of him was erased in the last movie. We get more Spider-Man action with a side of Peter Parker emotion as he navigates life as a young man in the early stages of adulthood. Plus, throw in some cameos from some of the greats in the MCU.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"Ecdysis"
-1½ oz rye whiskey
-½ oz Byrrh Grand Quinquina
-¼ oz Cynar
-1 dash orange bitters
-Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass over one frozen Ecdysis Cube
Ecdysis Cube
-3 oz chamomile tea
-½ oz Strega
-1 oz Lillet Rosé
-½ oz lavender syrup
-6 saffron threads
-flower petals
Sip slowly and allow the cube to melt naturally
“Arachnid hormones”
2 oz Lime Vodka
2 oz blue Curaçao
2 oz Pineapple juice
Shaken and poured over ice
Drizzle 1 oz Grenadine over the top.
"Remembering May"
1 oz gin
1/2 oz kirsch
Top off with champagne
"Brand New Day"
2 oz gin
1/4 oz lemon juice
TBS simple syrup
Put over ice in a Collins glass and top with tonic
Beer
Coors Light
Show links.
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Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
1 hr 31 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 347: Stand By Me (1986)
“We talked into the night. The kind of talk that seemed important until you discover girls.” – The Writer
For this episode, we are going back 40 years to take a look at Rob Reiner’s adaptation of the Stephen King story about four pre-teen boys and their bonding adventure. A great coming-of-age story that will have you thinking about your own relationships with friends from the past.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"Apples & Oranges"
1½ oz apple brandy
¾ oz dry curaçao
¼ oz Bénédictine
¾ oz lemon juice
⅛ oz apple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
“My Brothers Keeper”
2.5 oz Brothers bond Bourbon
2.5 oz Black cheery juice
1 oz Fresh squeezed lemon juice.
Show links.
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Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
1 hr 49 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 346: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3, Episodes 1 Through 4
“They say young people don't learn anything in high school nowadays, but, um, I've learned to be afraid.” – Xander Harris
We are back to continue with Season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this episode, we are covering the first four episodes of the season. It’s a mix of monster-of-the-week episodes and the continuing season story, while also dealing with the fallout from the end of Season 2 for the gang. So much to cover in just four episodes.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you’ve watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"The Sour Homecoming"
1½ oz Indri Dru Cask-Strength Single Malt
½ oz lemon juice
¼ oz lime juice
½ oz burnt honey–black tea syrup
¼ oz quince liqueur
1 teaspoon Cynar
2 dashes cardamom bitters
1 egg white
“Five by Five”
1.5 oz Gin
1 oz Aperol
1.5 oz grapefruit juice
.5 oz lime infused simple syrup
.5 oz lemon juice
Shaken and poured over ice
"Boston Rum Punch"
2 oz white rum
Top off with lemonade and garnish with fruit.
Show links.
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Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
20 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 345.5: The Odyssey Monologues (2026)
“I’m a stubborn fan of his stubbornness.” – Steve
With Noah away, Steve takes the mic for a rare, shorter solo episode to talk about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. From the overwhelming IMAX experience and Nolan’s famously stubborn filmmaking style to John Leguizamo’s standout performance, a heartbreaking 20-year-old dog, disturbing body horror, and a little satisfaction over the failed casting backlash, there is plenty to unpack.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think.
Drinks for the episode:
"The Apparent Mule"
1½ oz Irish whiskey
½ oz mastiha
½ oz Green Chartreuse
¾ oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz pomegranate syrup
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
3 oz Jamaican-style ginger beer
Small smoky Scotch float
Unfortunately, Elon has hijacked my cocktail picture and replaced it with his own AI-generated cut.
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Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
1 hr 25 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 345: The Sheep Detectives (2026)
“For, like humans, they cherish belonging above all. They allow themselves to belong to us. And so, we find we belong to them.” – Rebecca Hampstead
The Sheep Detectives is a family-friendly movie that offers a good mix of comedy and mystery. With emotional moments, strong voice acting, and impressive CGI, this movie will keep you engaged. It is based on the German novel by Leonie Swann and has been praised for its unexpected emotional depth and visual effects. Have a listen to seeez what we think about it.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think—or tell us about something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode:
"Three Bags Full"
1½ ounces Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey
½ ounce Mathilde pear liqueur
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce thyme-honey syrup
¼ ounce Cynar
one egg white
and a small pinch of salt
three drops of cardamom bitters across the foam
“The Good Shepherd”
2.5 oz Gin
1 oz Aperol
.75 oz Lime juice (fresh Squeezed)
2 big Dash of Orange bitters
2 oz Ruby Red grapefruit.
shaken with Ice and pour over more ice.
Garnish with Blood Orange
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Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
1 hr 44 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 344: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
“When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, looks you crooked in the eye, and asks if you’ve paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye and remember what ol’ Jack Burton always says at a time like that: ‘Have ya paid your dues, Jack?’ ‘Yessir, the check is in the mail.’” — Jack Burton
John Carpenter’s urban fantasy action-adventure turns 40 this year. Starring Kurt Russell and set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986 without the fanfare it deserved. It wasn’t the hit it should have been, but it found a devoted audience during the home-video era and eventually became a cult classic.
Not only is it incredibly rewatchable, but repeated viewings may be required to fully understand its greatness. Join us as we discuss the movie, its wonderfully strange world, and why Jack Burton may not be quite the hero he thinks he is.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Tell us about something you’ve watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series we should check out. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"The Three Storms"
3 thin slices fresh ginger - muddled
1 small pineapple chunk - muddled
1 small lime wedge - muddled
1¼ oz reposado tequila
¼ oz mezcal
½ oz Green Chartreuse
¾ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz pineapple juice
¼ oz orgeat
¼ oz agave syrup
Tiny pinch of salt
“Six Demon Bag”
2 oz Midori
1.5 lime Vodka
1 oz Coconut Rum
.5 oz lemon infused simple syrup
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 egg white
Show links.
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Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
1 hr 41 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 343 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 Episodes 21 and 22
“There’s no use arguing with me. Do you see my resolve face? You’ve seen it before. You know what it means.” – Willow Rosenberg
Season 2 comes to an end with a great two-episode finale: Episode 21 and Episode 22, Becoming: Part 1 and Part 2. So much happens in these two episodes, not only helping wrap up Season 2 and the evil Angel arc, but also setting up Season 3 so well. We cover our thoughts on it, and there is so much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion. And don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There are some good ones.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or, if there is something you watched that we might enjoy, or a can’t-miss series, let us know. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the Episode:
"The Lonely Slayer"
2 oz Boann Single Pot Still Irish whiskey
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/4 oz Cherry Heering
1/4 oz Madeira
1/4 oz honey-pepper syrup
1 dash Angostura bitters
Tiny pinch of salt
“Fallen Angelus”
1.5 oz Angels envy Bourbon Whiskey
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Crème de Mint
.5 oz Vanilla infused simple syrup
1 big Dash Angostura’s aromatic bitters
Shake with ice and pour
“Grace Cocktail”
2 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz gin
Splash of St Germaine
Twist of Lemon
“Mr Pointy”
1 oz Jameson
1oz Kahlua
1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes bitters
Stirred over ice and served up
Beer
Guinness
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Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
1 hr 36 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 342: Independence Day (1996)
“You really think you can do all that bullshit you just said?” – Captain Steven Hiller
Summer blockbusters and July just go hand in hand. Back in 1996, we got a taste of that with this one. Released on July 3, 1996, Independence Day became the year’s top-grossing film. It is a worldwide fight for humanity’s continued existence — even if most of that fight is shown from the United States — and we follow a few key players as they battle against the invasion.
We cover our thoughts on it, and there is so much to talk about with this one, so join us for the discussion. And don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There are some good ones.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or tell us if there is something you watched that we might enjoy, or a can’t-miss series. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the Episode
"The Fat Lady"
1½ oz bourbon
½ oz apple brandy
¾ oz pineapple juice
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz reduced Coke syrup
¼ oz allspice dram
2 dashes Angostura bitters
pinch of smoked salt
“Merica Pop”
2 oz Aviation gin
2 oz Blue Curaçao
2 oz Bourbon Bada Bing Cherry juice
4 oz Ghost Energy Drink “merica pop”
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Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
1 hr 25 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 341: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
“The old protect the young, and the young protect the old. This is the way.” – Djarin
Back to the theater for a box office release — the first in 8 years for the Star Wars franchise. After 3 (and a half) seasons on Disney Channel, The Mandalorian and Grogu makes the jump to the big screen. Does it live up to the hype, or is it a money grab by Disney? Join us for our discussion, and don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or tell us if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can’t-miss series. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"Amanamaro"
1 oz aged rum
1/2 oz mezcal
1/2 oz Cynar
1/4 oz Green Chartreuse
3/4 oz grapefruit juice
1/2 oz lime juice
1/4 oz orgeat
Tiny pinch salt
“Star Wars: Lone Wolf and Cub”
3 oz Silver Patron Tequila
1/2 of a greasy squeeze lime
4 oz Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade
In a Collin’s glass over Ice
1 oz Midori Liquor
1 oz Pineapple cream Rum Chata
In a shot glass garnish with 2 slices of lime shape like Grogu’s ears
Show links:
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