Boozicals

Over the Garden Wall ***BONUS EPISODE***

Spooky season's over? Not on our watch. Check out these outtakes on additional symbolism and easter eggs, and enjoy Campbell's ukulele cover of Ms. Langtree's Lament from the musical miniseries Over the Garden Wall.
 
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Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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Boo-zicals Halloween Special: Over the Garden Wall

Ain’t that just the way. This spooky season, Raven and Campbell dive into the unknown and discuss possibly the best piece of media ever (at least to fellow clarinetist/bassoonist, Campbell). Together they read Raven’s future, dissect Dante’s Inferno, and try to find the perfect milkshake name for the 2014 animated, musical mini-series, Over the Garden Wall.
 
Where to watch: Hulu, Prime Video
 
Pottsfield Shake Recipe (makes more than 1):
- 5 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2-4 oz bourbon
- 3 tbsp pumpkin puree/pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 cup of cubed pumpkin bread (plus more for garnish)
- Amaretto whipped cream*
Add ice cream, bourbon, puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin bread into a blender. Blend until combined. Pour milkshake into a glass and top with whipped cream and crumbled pumpkin bread.
*Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and ¼ cup powdered sugar to a bowl. Beat on low until sugar has dissolved and incorporated into the cream. Increase mixer speed and whip until soft peaks form (5-7 minutes). Pour in 3 tbsp amaretto and mix until stiff peaks form. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
 
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Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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Mean Girls ***BONUS EPISODE***

All Boozicals listeners to the gymnasium immediately! ....We've got more content for you, babes. Tune in for some never-before-heard discussions on Regina's character motivations, Cady's plot changes, and overly simplistic lyricism that were cut from the 2024 Mean Girls episode.
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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Mean Girls (2024)

It's a revenge party! This week Campbell and Raven wax philosophical on the stunning performances, hit-or-miss comedic beats, and creative storytelling that make up the 2024 musical film, Mean Girls.
 
Where to watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, YouTube, Philo, Google Play TV & Movies
 
The Burn Book Recipe:
1.75 oz mezcal
1.5 oz strawberry simple syrup
0.75 oz aquafaba or egg white
0.75 oz Aperol
0.75 oz lemon juice
 
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, and strain into a tumbler or margarita glass.
 
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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The Color Purple (feat. Brenden) ***BONUS EPISODE***

Back for another round! During The Color Purple episode, Campbell, Raven, and Brenden had a few extra thoughts that Raven just couldn't bear to cut out. Tune in for some little chats about Celie's sexuality, Fantasia's version of Celie vs Whoopi Goldberg's, the mesmerizing beauty of great vocals, and more!
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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The Color Purple (feat. Brenden)

Fantasia Barrino. That’s it. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by the incredible Brenden! Together they discuss terrible pacing and stunning performances and try to figure out what are the standards for movie musical adaptations in the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.
 
**Trigger Warning - sexual assault (referenced throughout but discussed specifically in 00:23:57 - 00:24:37)**
 
Where to watch: MAX, Youtube, Hulu, Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play
 
Juicy Fruit
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweetened concord grape juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur 
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- Club soda/seltzer water
 
The Purple Lining
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz sweetened concord grape juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur 
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- Club soda/seltzer water
 
Combine gin, juice, and liqueur in a shaker with ice. Add mixture to a highball glass or mason jar with ice. Top with club soda or seltzer water and some bitters.
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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Birthday Shot: Raven

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAVEN!!!! This week Campbell wishes Raven another Very Boozicals Birthday by concocting her perfect drink and attempting to play Happy Birthday on the violin (doesn’t go well). Interested in learning proper bowing technique? Neither was Campbell but tune in to an all Raven all Radical Birthday Episode!
 
The Blackbird Recipe:
- 1.5-2 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp of blackberry sage jam*
- 0.5 oz Creme de Violette liqueur 
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- Club soda/seltzer water
- Fresh blackberries and sage for garnish
 
Combine bourbon, jam, lime juice, and Creme de Violette in a shaker with ice. Add mixture to a rocks glass with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a blackberry and sage leaf.
 
*Combine 1.5 lbs of blackberries with 1 cup of granulated sugar and juice from 1 lemon. Combine in a bowl until sugar is dissolved, mashing the berries as you stir. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and stir in ~⅓ cup of finely chopped sage leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the jam until reduced and thickened (~20 minutes), mashing and stirring the berries as you go. Once it is at your desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into jars until room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
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Birthday Shot: Campbell

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots - JUST CAMPBELL! This week Raven wishes Campbell a Very Boozicals Birthday by crafting a signature cocktail and "serenading" him with the tune of 'Happy Birthday' on his signature instrument - the clarinet! Join us for a beginner-friendly woodwind lesson and Campbell's thoughts on his favorite instruments, musicals, and more!
 
Campbell's Craving:
- 4 oz cooled green tea
- 1 oz rum, spiced or gold
- 0.75 oz simple syrup, flavoring optional
- 1 dash aromatic bitters
- absinthe to coat glass, optional
- lemon slice garnish
 
Combine all ingredients in a chilled highball glass with ice and stir until well combined. Garnish with lemon slice. 
 
You can support us by donating to:
Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout
The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate 
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: https://www.mhopus.org/donate/ 
 
Email us at boozicals@gmail.com or comment your musical requests or cocktail recommendations! Also be sure to follow us on our Instagram @boozicals for updates on your now favorite podcast.