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Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay

Three Questions, Three Drinks is a podcast for the inquisitive, for those who know there is still so much to know, and that the best way to learn is by asking great questions and seeking first to understand. Join me – Chris Mikolay – and my rotating group of brilliant and funny and opinionated friends as we pour a few drinks and dive headfirst into life’s most important, most absurd and most thought-provoking questions. We’ll either solve all the world’s problems, or we’ll get stuck arguing

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Ep. 33 - The Future is Amazing vs. Humanity is Doomed!

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/11/22

THE FUTURE! If the 3 Questions, 3 Drinks podcast is ever the subject of a documentary chronicling its meteoric rise and eventual implosion, they’ll point to Episode 33 as the beginning of the end. Debating whether we should be optimistic or pessimistic about the fate of humanity over the next 100 years, Chris and Amanda take decidedly opposite views. Halfway through this episode you’ll either be rooting for Team Amanda or jumping aboard Team Chris. And Matt – well, The Dude abides. Drinks in

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Ep. 32 - Faith, Part 2: Religion, Humanity and...

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2021/11/07

Episode 22 explored Faith, and it was one of 3Q3D’s most popular episodes to-date. Back for an encore performance, Fr. Patrick Schultz (Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church) and Dr. Matthew Carey Jordan, Ph.D., join Chris Mikolay for another insightful conversation, this time focusing on the causes of America’s declining belief in God, what could reverse that trend, and why elephants might actually pray. Drinks in this episode:>> Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur – pour Amirul

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Ep. 31 - Pumpkin Spice and Parenting Advice with...

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/11/02

PARENTING! Fresh off the stage from her sold out show and running on fumes, “Truth Bomb Mom” Kristina Kuzmic recharges with 3 phenomenal drinks and an energizing 3Q3D conversation with Chris and Matt. Raising 14 kids between them, the group examines the unintentionally awful things we often say to our children, debates whether there are universal rules for parenting, and ultimately agrees that Matt’s Nutella-tini is possibly the most magnificent drink ever created.Drinks in this episode:>> Incanto

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Ep. 30 - Are You Not Entertained?!

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/10/25

ENTERTAINMENT! Cleveland comedy legend Mike Polk, Jr. swings by the studio brandishing his favorite Irish whiskey and joins Amanda, Chris, and Matt for a fun and frenetic conversation. Like a swift kick to the crotch, the opening Algonquin cocktail serves up a side of schadenfreude and an historic comedic connection, until a masterfully made Manhattan makes the group mull the merits of our entertainment-free agrarian past. By the time they polish off Polk’s potent potable, the group is taking

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Ep. 29 - Top 10 Pet Peeves

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/10/18

PET PEEVES! Find out just how petty your OG 3Q3D crew is as Chris, Amanda and Matt arrive locked and loaded with a variety of new drinks and individual lists of Top 10 Pet Peeves. From the AGONY of resetting a Netflix password with a tiny remote to the EXASPERATINGLY AWFUL people who don’t understand basic texting etiquette, the conversation turns particularly feisty when Amanda squares off with Chris and Matt over her personal animus toward the (clearly very smart) people who back into parking

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Ep. 28 - Innovation and Cowboy Wisdom with Stuart...

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/10/11

THINK DIFFERENT. You have never met anyone like Stuart Jenkins. A former elite marathoner, Stuart is a footwear industry legend responsible for commercializing numerous massively successful technologies for brands like Nike, Reebok, Ugg, and Hoka. However, Stuart’s career has been as unconventional as the way he thinks. Stuart grew up on an 8,000 acre cattle ranch in Broken Bow, and he is equal parts cowboy, entrepreneur, inventor, CEO and philosopher. Join Stuart and I for a fascinating

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Ep. 27 - Did You Ever Know That You’re My Hero?

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2021/10/04

HEROES. Who are your heroes? Have you ever been let down by a hero? Or have you ever known an ordinary person who did something truly heroic? Chris, Matt and Amanda discuss all things “heroes”, including what constitutes a hero (not so easy, it turns out) and just how close Amanda was to dancing with the devil at a Bill Clinton campaign stop. Drinks in this episode:>> The “Fall Cocktail” – 3 oz apple cider, 2 oz bourbon, ½ teaspoon lemon juice, 2 oz ginger beer or ginger ale; fill a cocktail

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Ep. 26 - If Steve Jobs Made a Martini

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/09/27

CREATIVITY! It has been said that creativity is just intelligence having fun. If that’s the case, then this is a particularly smart episode as 3Q3D regulars Chris and Amanda are joined by former professional ballet dancer turned entrepreneur Jordan Pacitti, founder of the global skincare brand Jordan Samuel, to discuss all things creativity while inventing brand new cocktails (with varying degrees of success).Drinks in this episode:>> The “Watermelon Delight” cocktail – Pour piping hot water into

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Ep. 25 - Huey Lewis and the Power of Second Chances

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2021/09/20

Everyone in life deserves a second chance. Revisiting prior questions they wish they could have answered differently, posing questions they wanted to ask but never did, and mixing their favorite drinks from the first two dozen episodes, Chris, Amanda and Matt are joined by a 3Q3D superfan for a conversation that (in true 3Q3D fashion) veers from the superficial to the profound and everywhere in between. Drinks in this episode:>> The Old Cuban cocktail – 1 ½ oz aged rum, ¾ oz fresh lime juice, 1

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Ep. 24 - Mighty Vincent

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2021/09/13

On November 7th, 2020, 7 year-old Vincent William Baran – Vinny – was riding his bike with his family on a beautiful Fall afternoon when he was tragically struck and killed by a car turning out of a parking lot. In a conversation both raw and inspiring, Ben Baran, Vinny’s father, sits down to talk candidly about that day, how the family has been coping with an unimaginable loss, and the individual nature of grieving. Not only will you learn the right and wrong ways to support someone dealing with

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Ep. 23 - Learning How to Think, Not What to Think

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2021/09/06

EDUCATION. Strap on that new backpack mom just bought you and get on the bus with the OG 3Q3D podcasting crew for a special back-to-school episode. Broadcasting from an outdoor festival under a blazing sun while being attacked by killer bees, Amanda, Chris and Matt keep their composure to ruminate upon the subjects that should be taught in schools but aren’t, the true value of a liberal arts education, and why one should never pursue a Masters degree in film from Columbia University.Drinks in this

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Ep. 22 - Faith, Reason, and Bad Lemonade

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2021/08/31

FAITH. In an exceptionally personal episode, Chris explores his struggle to believe in a higher power with two people who have thought and studied deeply on matters of faith. Joined by Matt Jordan (and his fancy Philosophy Ph.D.) and Father Patrick Schultz (Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church), Episode 22 of 3Q3D tackles important questions, including, “what is the best argument to convince someone God exists?”, “how does one maintain faith even after experiencing something

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Ep. 21 - Rhinoceros Success with Matt Kaulig and Tim...

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2021/08/16

ENTREPRENEURSHIP! Matt Kaulig and Tim Clepper are rockstar businessmen and philanthropists with an enviable track record – both literally and figuratively. Starting their partnership as friends first, Matt and Tim have built the single member family office, Kaulig Companies, into a juggernaut: the business now encompasses Kaulig Racing (with 3 cars in NASCAR’s Xfinity series and 2 teams set to race in NASCAR’s 2022 Cup series), consumer home products, marketing and events, finance and financial

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Ep. 20 - DORA and the 3 Drink Explorers

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2021/08/10

RANDOM QUESTIONS. The 3Q3D team takes a field trip to their local “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area”, aka DORA, and scavenges a variety of drinks to share under the town clocktower while debating the best 80s movies, the worst states, and the best day on the calendar. Stick around for the grand finale as Chris regales Matt and Amanda with a heartwarming story from his youth involving a Highlights for Kids magazine. Drinks in this episode: >> Negroni cocktail from Hudson’s Restaurant: Tito’s

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Ep. 19 - Big Risks and Corn Dogs on Sticks

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2021/08/06

RISK. Risk is ever present in our lives; some of us embrace it, some of us do our best to avoid it, and many of us routinely take potentially life changing risks every single day without realizing it (witness anyone texting and driving). Between sips of local IPA’s and fueled by kobe beef corn dogs on a stick, Chris, Amanda and Matt debate their respective risk tolerance, whether it’s okay to let your 10 year old ride his bike around town alone, and why “safety” is a myth. Drinks in this episode:

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Ep. 18 - Shots of Laughter with Colt and Doug

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2021/07/26

LAUGHTER. Proving they’re no one-hit wonder, Colt and Doug are back in the 3Q3D studio for another entertaining conversation. Only this time they’re doing shots of crappy rum while pondering where funny comes from in this “Laughter” themed episode. Drinks in this episode: >> Salty Dog cocktail – 1 ½ oz Tito’s vodka, 3 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Pour vodka and grapefruit juice in a glass, mix and garnish with a salted rim. >> Captain Morgan “Cannon Blast” shot >> UFO Big

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Ep. 17 - Creating Conversational Chemistry

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2021/07/04

THE ART OF CONVERSATION. Small talk is lame. But how does one push past the superficial and have better conversations? Chris and Amanda are joined by podcasting guru and “Master Provocateur” Brian Howie (host of the #1 dating and relationship podcast The Great Love Debate), for a fascinating conversation about…conversation. If a good conversation is like a ping pong warmup, then this is one spirited volley. Drinks in this episode: >> Lemon Lavender Shandy, Burnt Marshmallow Brewery >> High

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Ep. 16 - You Can Never Make a Good First Impression a...

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/06/28

BECOMING THE BEST DRESSED MAN IN THE ROOM. JB Dunn, Jack Madda and Joe Paster believe personal style is more important than having no style at all, and for the past decade they’ve been helping men become the most confident version of themselves through their namesake J3 Clothing Company, one of the nicest men’s clothing stores in the nation. Over good tequila and great bourbon, Chris and his fashion icon Mike Silvestro, CEO of FlexJet, ask Jack and JB why men should care how they dress, how a man

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Ep. 15 - Everyone is an Expert at Something

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/06/21

TEACH ME SOMETHING. Believing everyone is in the Top 1% in the world at something, Chris challenges his frequent 3Q3D co-hosts, Amanda Adams and Matt Jordan, to teach him something from their respective areas of expertise. At worst, you’ll learn why a yeasty 3 Philosopher’s Ale is a terrible chaser to a Sloe Gin Fizz, and at best, you’ll learn how to win your next argument, why not everything is relative, and what Julie Roberts and Richard Gere knew about negotiating. Drinks in this episode: >>

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Ep. 14 - I'd Actually Give You A Hug

Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay ·

2021/06/13

FRIENDSHIP! In this episode exploring all things “friends”, 3Q3D newcomers Susie Schmitt and Belynda Thomas bond over the “Vacation in a Cup” cocktail and end up questioning their friendship with Chris. Between sips of Sangria and bites of a Belynda’s Vegemite sandwich (from her native Australia), the group ponders how friendships evolve, whether men and women can truly be “just friends” and what kind of sinister deal Belynda has made with one of her best friends (aka Chris’s wife). Drinks in

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