In this episode of the Drinklings, we are discussing the Robin Williams’ classic Dead Poet’s Society. We will focus on the ideas of what it means to be a teacher and how that plays throughout the movie. Furthermore, we question the impact of different styles of educational institutions and the students that they produce. The drink that we choose is called A Captain’s Pouch, which is a rum-based drink decided to fit with one of the more classic scenes from the film. We recorded this episode at Nama in Carrollton, GA with the wonderful Maddi as our bartender. Enjoy!

The Drinklings- Arrrgh Captain, Me Captain

On this episode of The Drinklings, we discuss the Thanksgiving classic film, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. As this is one of the few films giving a nod to the holiday of gluttony that isn’t based on cartoons nor Native American historical re-imaging, we all agreed that this film remains a must-see for many different reasons. Apart from the film, we also discuss the fears of a big city, how to deal with people in general, and the correct use of the Oxford Comma. Furthermore, we analyze the benefits of Thanksgiving and how it is interpreted in today’s society. Our drink for this episode is the Automobile, and we were served by the wonderful Maddi at the always excellent Nama in Carrollton, GA. We hope you enjoy this episode wherever this holiday season finds you!

The Drinklings Podcast- The Drinksgiving Episode

On this episode of The Drinklings, we will discuss the Christmas holiday anchored around the classic tale, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Along with the discussion of the themes and characters within this well-known Victorian book, we will also be analyzing the ideas and beliefs tied to the Christmas season, which hold a different place in everyone’s heart. Though the podcast does get a bit rambunctious towards the end, the love of the season proves quite beneficial in all the teachers’ hearts. Our drink for this episode will Camry’s Rum Punch, which was mentioned in Dicken’s text, although with bartender extraordinaire Camry’s special tweak on the drink. This episode takes place at the wonderful Nama in Carrollton that proved to be a well-festive spot for the holidays. We hope you enjoy the podcast wherever this holiday season finds you!

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The Ghost of Hangover's Future

For this episode of The Drinklings, we will discuss Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Along with this incredible work of peaceful explanation for why the African-American protesters were trying to show the main populace of all the egregious laws and overall hatred set to simply quiet their voice, we will also talk about how such a letter could wind up being one of our most historical pieces of literature. This was recorded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2020 at The City Tavern in Carrollton, Ga. We choose the upstairs section to get a clearer recording and ensure that we gave this text the respect it deserves. The drink is a mixture of ginger ale that is only made in Birmingham, Alabama, the tasty Buffalo Rock, made similar to a Moscow Mule with tequila. It turned out to be delicious and was made by a great bartender, David. Ask for him if you go, along with Sam and others. We tried to give this podcast the respect that Martin Luther King Jr. is owed, all the while having enough fun that he might laugh to. Enjoy!

The Drinklings- Letter From Birmingham Ginger Ale (and Tequila)

The Drinklings are a group of College Teachers whom discuss and analyze different aspects of literature, all the while having a few drinks at a local bar with a specialized drink to start the show. We started this podcast as an attempt to show that it is possible to talk theoretical analysis in any place that you go, as inspired by our heroes named The Inklings.  We pick a text with a specific theme and then toast a drink that is tied to the text/theme. After that, we just see where the discussion takes us. There are spoilers and mature content, but only as mature as it gets in a typical bar. Enjoy!