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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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Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
1 hr 25 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 301, Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
“Apparently, he's got a record longer than my... well, it's long!” Linus Caldwell. Steven Soderbergh brings us a great heist movie. A team comes together to pull off the biggest job in Las Vegas. Twists and turns and the action keeps you entertained but it is the interactions and connection of the team that really brings the joy. 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 should be 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 show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode
"The Soothing Taupe"
Raid the mini bar for the following:
1 mini bottle bourbon
1 mini bottle coffee liqueur
1 mini bottle Irish cream
¼ mini bottle of amaro
Two cherry ice cubes floating like loaded dice
On the Side:
A half-eaten cheeseburger for Rusty to finish
"Heist Monkey"
2 oz Monkey Shoulder blend scotch
1 oz Campari
1 oz Pineapple Juice
4 oz Ginger Ale
Orange wedge garnish
Las Vegas Cocktail
Equal parts whiskey, white vermouth, cola and lemonade.
The Frank
Highball glass half filled with Jack Daniels
"Beer"
Lemon Berry Hoppy Refresher by Lagunitas
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Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
1 hr 28 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 300, 300 (2006)
“Spartans! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty... For tonight, we dine in hell!” Spartan King Leonidas. Zack Snyder's adaptation of the Frank Miller comic book loosely based on events of the Graeco-Persian war written by the Greek historian Herodotus. Told as a fireside tale from a spartan warrior. This film is probably the best example of what Zack Snyder can do with visuals. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode
"The Blood Drunk"
1.25 oz beef-washed bourbon
0.75 oz Angostura bitters
0.5 oz pomegranate molasses
0.75 oz rich demerara syrup (2:1)
0.75 oz lemon juice
1 egg white
Red wine (for blood smear)
Garnish: a spear skewer with a cherry and a cube of rare-seared steak
“The apple before the storm”
1.5 oz Brothers Bond Bourbon
1.5 oz Sloe Gin
1.5 oz fresh pressed apple juice
Topped with Ginger Beer (6 oz)
Garnished with an apple slice
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Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
56 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 299 The Naked Gun (2025)
“You've got quite the rap sheet. It says here you did twenty years of man's laughter. Must have been quite the joke.” Frank Drebin Jr. Back like Slim shady, the gang of Policy squad are on the streets of L.A. and Detective Frank Drebin Jr. is on the case. Following the footstep Leslie Neilson, famous bumbling officer, Liam Neeson takes over the role of his son some years later. What do we get... Laughs and good old satire and slapstick humor. 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 should be 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 show on all your favorite podcast apps.
Drinks for the episode:
"Deadpan Martini"
2 oz Agave Gin
½ oz Dry Vermouth
¼ oz Faccia Brutto Amaro Gorini
1 dash Orange Bitters
garnish with large pickle
“Glazed and Confused”
3 oz double Espresso cold brew
2 oz Vanilla Vodka
Topped with salted Caramel Irish Cream
Garnished with an old-fashioned Donut
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Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
1 hr 36 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 298 Fantastic Four: First Steps
“My mother used to say 'a mother would move heaven and earth for her child.” Sue Storm. The First in the sixth phase of the MCU. Is the fifth time a charm. Can the first family of Marvel finally transfer to the big scene and please the fans. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode
"The Sexy Alien"
Faccia Brutto Amaro Gorini – 1 oz
Falernum – ½ oz
Fino Sherry – 1 oz
Fig Syrup – ¾ oz
Foam (egg white)
Format: Dry shake, then shake with ice, double strain into coupe
Finish: Garnish with fig
"Power Cosmic"
2 oz Huckleberry Vodka (blue Ice)
.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
1 oz blue curaçao
.5 oz Fresh squeezed lemon
Few dashes of Fee Foam
Some Silver Edible Glitter
Dry Shake and pour into chilled glass
“the Mister Fantastic”
2 oz Dry Gin
.75 oz Blue Curacao
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 Egg white
Dry Shake (no Ice), then Wet Shake (with Ice)
Double strain into a Collins glass with Ice and top with soda water.
“FF Cocktail” Mo
Fireball – Johnny Storm
Bourbon stones – Ben Grimm
Silicone cup – Reed Richards
Louis XIII - Sue Storm
Put bourbon rocks in a glass and pour one shot of fireball and Louie XIII over top.
Beer
(Post) Modern Family - Paperback Brewing
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Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
1 hr 24 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 297 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
“We are Sex Bob-Omb! And we're here to make you think about death and get sad and stuff! One-two-three-four!” Kim Pine. In this episode we go back 15 years to this Edgar Wright movie based on the Bryan Lee O’Malley graphic novel. With a mix of music, video games aspects and great dialogue, plus incredible supporting characters, played by some of the top actors of today before they got big. we get a cult classic totally rewatchable movie. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode
"The Incorrigible Cocktail"
1½ oz Amaro Sfumato
½ oz Crème de Banane
½ oz Soy Sauce Saline (3:1 water to soy sauce)
¼ oz Apple Cider Vinegar
1 barspoon Fernet Leopold Highland Amaro
1 Egg White
Skewered cherry
“”Sex Bob-omb”
2 oz shot of Royal Crown blackberry whiskey
Pint glass with
1.5 oz Peach Schnapps
1 oz Orange juice
1 oz Cranberry juice
6 oz Silver Ice Rockstar energy drink
Drop shot into pint and slam!
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Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
1 hr 28 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 296 Ironheart
“You're a glitch, but you're my glitch.” Riri Williams. The latest series from Disney, brings us Riri Williams played by Dominique Thorne. A young genius trying to get do something epic. We get a mix of mech and magic in the MCU. How will it all come out. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode:
"The Hoodwink"
1.5 oz Heaven’s Door Revival Bourbon
½ oz Amaro Sirene
¾ oz Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
¼ oz Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
½ oz 2:1 Honey Syrup
½ oz Lemon Juice
burnt orange twist
"The Devil’s Deal"
2 oz Mezcal
1 oz Slow Gin
1 oz Pistachio Cherry syrup
.5 oz Blood Orange bitters
.5 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice
Shaken and poured over ice
“Mephisto Cocktail”
2.5 oz gin
.5 oz each sweet and dry vermouth
Spoonful each of absinthe, Scotch, and simple syrup
Dash bitters
“Minor Puppet Master”
2 oz Whiskey
1/2 oz Kahlua
3-4 oz Apple Juice
Poured over ice
Ale smith hard apple cider
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Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
1 hr 32 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 295 Superman (2025)
“Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are.” Pa Kent. James Gunn at the helm of the new DCU, starts with a bang. This Superman is a very comic like movie with the James Gunn feel and comedy. David Corenswet as superman/Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane definitely fit the look and feel. Plus throw in some other add characters to make this a great launching point for this new DC universe. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode:
The Wounded Duck Cocktail Duo
"The Fallen Feather"
1 ½ oz Rye Whiskey
¾ oz Tawny Port
¼ oz Amaro Sirene
¼ oz Honey Syrup (2:1)
1 Egg White
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
"The Loyal Companion"
1 ½ oz Golden Rum
½ oz Drambuie
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
¼ oz Honey Syrup (2:1)
1 oz Dry Sparkling Cider
“Krypto -Bad Dog”
2.5 oz Buffalo Trace “white Dog “ Mash #1
2 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit
1 oz Elderflower liqueur
.5 oz Bittermilk Charred Grapefruit
.5 oz Lime Juice
Topped with Ginger beer
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Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
1 hr 41 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 294 Tombstone (1993)
“It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds” -Doc Holliday. For our final July episode, we saddle up with gunfights, tuberculosis, Southern charm, and the most quotable gambler in cinema history. We're ending our Val Kilmer month by discussing his most iconic role—Doc Holliday in Tombstone—and all the wild behind-the-scenes chaos that nearly derailed the production. There is so much to talk about in this one, so we hope you join us for the podcast. And don’t forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode:
"Tincture of Opium"
1 oz Old Overholt Rye
¾ oz Cynar
½ oz Benedictine
¼ oz honey syrup
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Absinthe rinse
Served in a corked prescription bottle
“Frontier Dentist”
2 oz Blue Ice Huckleberry Vodka
1 oz Brothers Bond Bourbon
1 spoonful of suger
2 dashes of old fashioned aromatic bitters
Garnished with dehydrated orange slice and two Bourbon cherries!
Beer: Huckleberry haze IPA
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Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
1 hr 38 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 293 Real Genius (1985)
“I'm sorry. It's just that I didn't want you guys to think I was stuffy. You know, no fun. All brain, no penis.” Chris Knight. In this month’s throwback episode, we go back 40 years. Keeping with our spotlight on Val Kilmer, we cover Real Genius. Just his second film Val Kilmer shows that he has the skills to be a major talent. In a movie that has the feel of the 80 Raunch-Com but minus the gratuitous nudity and smut. But we still get the fun. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode:
“The Lazlo Hollyfeld”
1,650,000 micro-ounces of Bourbon
¾ oz Sherry
½ oz Toasted Corn Syrup
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
⅛ oz Lemon Juice
Pinch of salt
Frito crumb rim
cylindrical ice cube
“Child prodigy”
2 oz Blackberry royal crown
1.5 oz Pineapple Jim Bean Whiskey
1.5 oz Velvet Falernum
1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Shaken with ice and poured into Collins glass
Topped with Squirt
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Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
2 hr 22 min
How We Seeez It! Episode 292 The Bear Season 4
“You found something that you love. And it’s completely 100% okay if you don’t love it anymore. Because the most special part about it is that you are capable of that love.” Natalie ‘Sugar’ Berzatto. While back at the Bear for Season 4, Uncle Jimmy drops the bomb that the money is running out. Some of the Story lines from Season 3 get some closures. Some others get completed and maybe even the series. 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 should be some good ones.
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Drinks for the episode:
"Michelin Gambit"
2 oz Japanese whisky
½ oz Amontillado sherry
½ tsp fig balsamic vinegar
¼ oz salted honey syrup
1 dash celery bitters
Strain into a lowball glass over a homemade ice block
Garnish delicately with a dill frond and flower petals, placed gently (tweezers encouraged)
Pair with Michelin Man scallop dish, equally garnished with dill, flower petals, and 3 drops of fig balsamic vinegar.
"Richie's Winter in July"
8 oz Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
2 oz Vanilla Vodka
2 oz 99 Bananas
2 oz Salted Caramel Irish Cream
garnished 3 big Marshmallows.
"Chicago cocktail"
2 oz brandy
1/2 oz Cointreau
Dash bitters
Top off with sparkling wine
Manhattan
The perfect 3 ingredient cocktail
1 1/2 oz Rock Hill Farms Bourbon
1/2 oz Noilly Pratt sweet vermouth
3 dashes of Angostura bitters
Stir with ice until frost forms on the outside of the glass.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Hot Chocolate
6 oz heavy cream
2 oz Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
1/2 oz coco Lopez
2 Jet Puffs
Heat the cream just to a simmer - turn off heat
Add chocolate and coco lopez
Whisk lightly to combine
Turn heat on medium until it starts to simmer, stirring (not whisking) constantly. And JUST when it starts to simmer turn it off.
Pour into a coffee mug and drop in two jet puffs and enjoy
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