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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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3 days ago
3 days ago
1 hr 7 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 353 “Carrie” 2026 episode 1 and 2
“Who hasn't dreamt of cattle-prodding a high schooler?” -Seth Peist
We are back with this year's month of scary adjacent episodes. We are starting off with the first two episodes of the new Mike Flanagan Amazon Prime series “Carrie”. We are covering episode 1 “first Period’ and episode 2 “Foreign Language”. Back with us is a friend Allisha, who is the biggest push for us to do these types of shows. I won't bore you with details here but this is a must-see show and must hear episode. 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. Also please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the Episode
"Original Sin"
1½ oz apple brandy
¾ oz Campari
½ oz sweet vermouth
¼ oz Bénédictine
1 dash Smoked Salt and Pepper bitters
Garnish with an expressed orange peel
“Blood Orange Drop”
2.5 oz Ghost Face Vodka
1 oz Blood Orange bitters
.5 oz lemon infused simple syrup
.5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
Shaken and poured over ice
1.5 oz sweet red wine floated on top
Beers from Allisha
Old CAS - “Kindness Matters”
Original Pattern Brewing - “Reverse the Curse”
Show links.
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Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
1 hr 47 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 352 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 Episode 9 through 12
“You trusting fool! How do you know the other world is any better than this?” -Anyanka
Middle of season 3 and we have one of the more memorable episodes yet. With an alternate world that I am sure the actors just love being a part of. So, we also get Angle flashbacks, Grim like fairy tales and a being let down by Giles. These four episodes have a lot in them to discuss. We cover our thoughts on it. 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. Also please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the Episode
"Whiskey Snowfall"
2 oz Don Michael Black Whiskey
2½ oz fresh orange juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz Bénédictine
¼ oz grenadine
2 dashes chocolate bitters
Garnish with an orange wheel lightly dusted with powdered sugar
“Vengeance Demon”
2 oz Moonshine (100 proof)
2 oz Midori Melon Liquor
4 oz Monster juice energy drink Strawberry Lemonade.
“Christmas Gingerbread Martini”
2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
1.5 oz Vanilla Vodka
1.5 oz Gingerbread syrup
1 oz heavy cream
Whipped Cream and Gingerbread cookies to garnish
“Pennsylvania Dutch Eggnog”
Beer - Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA
Show links.
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Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
1 hr 6 min
How We Seeez It! Blended (2014)
“You just scared a zebra stripe into my underwear!” — Jim
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite for Blended, a 2014 romantic comedy about two single parents whose disastrous blind date somehow leads to a shared family vacation in Africa.
We’ve covered plenty of Adam Sandler movies we’ve really enjoyed, so how does Blended stack up? Does this reunion with Drew Barrymore deliver, and will Noah and Steve see eye to eye on this one?
We also get into Sandler and Barrymore’s chemistry, the kids, and how Blended compares with their earlier collaborations.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and tell us what you think—or share 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 House Blend"
1 oz bourbon — Jim: sturdy
1 oz aged rum — Lauren: warm
¼ oz Averna — Hilary: moody
¼ oz Strega — Espn: quirky
1 tsp banana liqueur — Brendan: awkward
1 tsp maple syrup — Lou: sweet
2 dashes orange bitters — Tyler: tough
“Not the Bagina!”
2 oz Grind Double espresso liqueur
1 oz Caramel Vodka
1 oz Amaretto
2 oz Royal Rhino Africa cream liqueur
Show links.
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Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
1 hr 17 min
How We Seeez It! Moneyball (2011)
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?” – Billy Beane
For our September throwback movie, we are heading back 15 years to 2011 for Moneyball. Brad Pitt stars as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, who, faced with one of the smallest payrolls in baseball, challenges conventional thinking and tries to build a winning team by finding value where everyone else has overlooked it.
But Moneyball is not necessarily just a baseball movie. It is about questioning accepted wisdom, solving problems, and finding a different way to compete. Pitt and Jonah Hill give understated performances that help turn baseball statistics, trade calls, and front-office strategy into compelling drama.
As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Also, please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode.
"Beane Counter"
1½ oz brown-butter-washed Legacy Canadian Whisky
½ oz Jägermeister
¼ oz 99 Bananas
½ oz strong black-tea reduction
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¼ oz apple syrup
2 dashes aromatic bitters
3 drops saline
“InCider Baseball”
2.5 oz Honey Whiskey
2.5 oz Apple Cider (honey crisp)
2.5 oz Ginger Beer
Dash of Lemon juice
Apple slices for Garnish
Show links.
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Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
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.
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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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