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PODCAST

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast

Ben Henry and Matthew Henry

Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday.

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34:49

Free Mason Black!

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Let him mix! Or is it cook? We're really not good with this Gen Z slang. The point is WHERE IS MASON BLACK AND WHY WASN'T IT BOSTON! The brothers calmly and rationally discuss why Mason Black didn't get the ball on Wednesday. Then ruthlessly say who they would cut to make room for Mr. Black. Oh, also, someone has a mustache and Ben gets embarrassed.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Between the Sheets and Matthew is drinking a Free Mason Black!Between the Sheets3/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz

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59:24

First Month Breakdown

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/29

The season is already a month old, so the brothers are taking the time to reflect and give out the coveted Giant Cocktails Awards: MVPS! Unsung Heroes! Future Most Improved! (They sucked, might be called the Blake Snell award.)On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gin Basil Smash while Ben is drinking a Spring Flowers Spritz. Recipes below.Gin Basil Smash2 oz Gin1 oz Lemon Juice2/3 oz Simple Syrup10 Basil LeavesExtra basil leaf or two for garnishMuddle basil, syrup and lemon juice in

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35:35

What the Snell?!

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/25

Just when you think you're about to sweep a series, you pull a groin. The boys are talking the Mets series win, what the Blake Snell injury means for the rotation, and ponder if the fixed bullpen is already broken again.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Cherries on the Side and Matthew is drinking a JuniperotivoCherries on the Side2 oz Congac1 oz Cherry Liqueur1 oz Lemon JuiceCherries for GarnishCombine congac, cherry liqueur and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled

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58:21

The Giants Are Better Than You Think

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/22

17-1? No problem. Really! The brothers break down the Diamondbacks series and discuss why it shows that this team is better than its record. Then they discuss the slowly improving bullpen. Is this the final piece the Giants need to reach the lofty heights of 86 wins?On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Kentucky Buck while Ben is drinking a Margarita (returning to the show for this first time since episode 1). Recipes below.Kentucky Buck1 hulled strawberry2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Lemon

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35:54

Scrappy Isn't Too Far from Crappy

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/18

The Giants bats have scratched out some runs but should winning be this hard? The brothers break down the Marlins series: The hidden closer trick! Keaton Winn with a lead! A clutch double play ... on offense?! Also, Ben gives Matthew a shoulder to cry one before shoving him in the proverbial mud.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking Gilda (that's the name of the cocktail, he's not a vampire) while Ben is drinking a Drunken Monkey (again, a cocktail). Recipes below.Gilda2 oz Blanco or

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01:02:25

Blake Snell's Spring Training Update

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/15

Well, Snell had another rough outing. That's ok, it's only his second start of spring. The brothers discuss this fallacy and exactly when fans are "allowed" to be frustrated by his non-competitive outings. They also discuss the up and down nature of the lineup and how no one is coming to save it. They also check in on the front end of the bullpen. How do we feel about Avila, Miller, and Teng?On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Giant Hit while Ben is choking down a Nevermind. Recipes

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32:33

Jordan Hicks to the Rescue

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/11

We almost got swept by the Nationals. But we didn't! So everything's fine right? Uh, no. The brothers break down the good (Hicks! Fitzgerald!) and the bad (RISP. Snell.) of the series. And we promise there are no mentions of chicken strips at all in this episode.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Gimlet while Ben is drinking a Fitzgerald. Recipes below.Gimlet2 oz Gin3/4 oz Lime Juice3/4 oz Simple SyrupPut all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Strain into

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01:08:05

The Fan Experience & Offensive Woes

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/08

The brothers break down their first 2024 game at the park: Cocktails! Food! Vibes! A two hour anemic loss! This experience prompts them to break down the offensive woes and what it might mean for the roster.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Ben's Buck while Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Daiquiri. Recipes below.Ben's Buck2 oz Rye Whiskey3/4 oz Ginger Syrup3-4 oz Club SodaAdd rye whiskey and ginger syrup in highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice. Top with club soda. Gently stir

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40:49

Dodgers (Metaphorically) Suck

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/04

OK, look, we all knew this could happen. And it did. So we're going to talk about it. While drinking. The boys are discussing the Dodgers series and if it matters as much as it hurts. Also, they're checking in on the bullpen. Were the reports of a dumpster fire just a bunch of smoke? In the lightning round: Should Soler be hitting lower in the line up? Should the Giants and Dodgers brawl? Do the Giants need to run more?On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Rum Old Fashioned he's calling

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01:02:49

Opening Weekend Reactions

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/04/01

The Good, the bad, and the ugly: the boys are discussing everything about the opening weekend. First they discuss which players impressed them the most. (Chapman! Lee! Hicks! Conforto?!) Then they wallow in the less impressive outings. (Soler. Jackson. Jeffries?!) Then they discuss the ugly ending to the Joey Bart saga. Also, should Soler be hitting second? Do we have a bullpen problem?On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Negroni ... his last one while Matthew enjoys a Bennet. Recipes

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42:17

It's Opening Day!

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/28

It's opening day! That means predictions! But first we need to talk about the still unknown roster. Who's in and who's out on the 40-man? Will the Giants carry 3 catchers?! Will any of the young guys make it? We don't know! But we're talking about it.As for those predictions. How many games will the Giants win? Will they make the playoffs? Will Camilo Doval save 162 games? Things get ridiculous. But in a good way.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is taking us out to the ballgame with his

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01:07:13

Final Off Season Review

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/25

Opening Day is nigh! It's time for one last review of the off season. Matthew and Ben give their final grades and discuss which players they are most excited about. They also discuss the upgrades to the stadium experience. The big question, will they be buying tickets early this year? Also, apparently there was some Dodgers news?On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking the Sweet Goodbye #2 while Matthew is drinking the Mixed Feelings.New YouTube Channel:

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42:52

Happy Hour is Moving

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/21

For the last time on Giant Cocktails, it's Happy Hour! Yes it's true, Happy Hour is moving to a new podcast all about cocktails that will be launching soon. It will make way for a new baseball focused episode starting on Opening Day.In this last episode Matthew presents his original Mixed Feelings. It's an adventurous mix of large flavors tamed by the bubbles of a spritz. Meanwhile Ben is coming with not one, not two, but three(!) original cocktails: The Banana Republic, Sweet Goodbye #1 and Sweet

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32:42

Emergency Pod: Giants Sign Blake Snell (& Ben Drinks...

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/19

Matthew knew it all along and now Ben has to pay up. In this emergency pod, the guys make sure Ben drinks a Negroni and they discuss the Blake Snell signing, it's impact on the rotation, and we say goodbye to Renel Brooks-Moon. Join us!Recipes:Negroni1 oz Gin1 oz Sweet Vermouth1 oz CampariGarnish: Orange PeelCombine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with a large chunk of ice and express orange peel oil over the glass and toss peel into

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01:06:32

The 40 Man Roster Crunch

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Somebody's got to go. Who's it going to be? The brothers discuss the 40-man roster crunch. Who's in and who's out? They also revisit and revise their original declaration that Spring Training stats don't matter. Before all of that they make a big announcement. Giant Cocktails is growing. Shows are moving. If you like more, it's coming.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an original called the Gin Blossom while Ben is reliving his college years with a Long Island Iced Tea.

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36:02

Long Island Gin Kings

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/14

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben drinks like it's the very first time with his upscale Long Island Iced Tea. It gets the job done but is it too many good things? Meanwhile Matthew is taking the high road with his fancy original the Gin Blossom. It's a floral delight perfect spring time sipping. They also discuss the joys of roadside car maintenance and turn to the legendary Bob Ross for advice. Recipes below.Long Island Iced Tea3/4 oz Vodka3/4 oz White Rum3/4 oz Gin3/4 oz Blanco Tequila3/4 oz

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01:05:55

Trade These Players Now!

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/11

We NEED to trade players right now! Or do we? Our befuddled hosts start off trying to unpack the JD Davis situation before diving into the constant demand for trades. Why hasn't Joey Bart been traded? Why didn't the Giants trade for a veteran shortstop? Why do Giants fans not want the prospects to become major league players? They finish with a dive into the where the 26-man stands today.On the cocktail side of things Ben is drinking a Golden Cadillac and Matthew is drinking a New Horizons. Recipes

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35:17

Episode 200 - The Sun Rises Over the Cadillac

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/07

It's Happy Hour! It's our 200th episode and we're flooring it towards the horizon. Matthew is celebrating with his original bourbon cocktail New Horizon. It's a sweet sipper built on salt and bitterness, just like life. Meanwhile Ben is still stuck in the 80's with the classic Golden Cadillac. It's a sweet creamy punch in the face fueled by an over powered liqueur. Also, they question the reality of "proof" and give advice on how salt and bitterness can make your life better too. Recipes below.New

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01:05:57

Hello Chapman, Goodbye Crawford

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/03/04

The Giants have their man and the Negroni has been cast. Once the gloating and crying dies down, the brothers discuss if the roster is truly complete or if it needs Blake Snell. Then they dive deep into the Chapman signing, discuss the uncomfortable parting words of Brandon Crawford. Also, Jung Hoo Lee, the shortstop battle and Luis Matos.On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Bloom County while Ben is ... not ... drinking a Mudslide. Recipes can be found in the previous episode's show

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33:48

Leap into the Penguin Mudbath

Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast ·

2024/02/29

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Ben is diving into a Mudslide. It's a sweet and creamy and almost makes Ben cry. Meanwhile Matthew is hopping over to (drink a) Bloom County. This simple recipe from the Educated Barfly is a surprisingly complex concoction. They also discuss what to do on your extra day this year and give advice on how to jump up your cocktails. Recipes below.Mudslide1 oz Vodka1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream1 oz Coffee Liqueur1 1/2 oz Heavy CreamChocolate shavings for garnishCombine the

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