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Fantastic Pour Episode 19 - The Beast and Blue Vodka Cocktail

May 27, 2026

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes John Steib to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Beast, whip up a blue cocktail and mocktail, and read Avengers #167.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Hank is best with the Avengers or the X-Men; Waterski stunt shows; George Perez’s mastery, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Blue cocktails

Cocktail: The Blue Beast

Blue Beast Syrup recipe

  • Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low
  • Stir in 1 cup sugar
  • Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir
  • Remove from heat and let cool
  • Add 3 drops of blue food coloring and stir
  • Place in container or cup and set aside


COCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1½ oz. Vodka
  • ½ oz triple sec
  • 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
  • 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprig of mint
  • Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
  • Muddle mint lightly
  • Add vodka, triple sec, Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
  • Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
  • Top with seltzer or sprite
  • Garnish with mint


MOCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
  • 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprig of mint
  • Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
  • Muddle mint lightly
  • Add Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
  • Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
  • Fill with seltzer or sprite
  • Garnish with mint

Comic: The Mighty Avengers vol.1 #167, Marvel Comics, 1977

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May 27, 2026

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Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #36 and What If (vol 2) #12

February 08, 2026

ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

  • What If (vol 1) #36 – “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
  • What If (vol 2) #12 – “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man and the X-Men

November 25, 2025

Siskoid the Irredeemable Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #150 (February 1985) by Louise Simonson, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito, starring Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-Men! It’s “‘Tis Better to Give!”.

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/X-Men Supplemental

November 25, 2025

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September 30, 2025

The tradition after every two issues: We revisit issue 12 of the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe Deluxe AND Vol.4 of Who’s Who to look at the different fashions some of these characters have worn over the years. Which have been redeemed or condemned? So pour yourself a finger of the good stuff, plop a mint leaf into it and give the Hot Squad a listen! (Oh, and stay to the very end for a surprise announcement!)

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, Shotgun, and Amelie

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September 30, 2025

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oHOTmu or NOT Ep.107: Sub-Mariner to Sunspot

July 29, 2025

Imperius Rex. Marvel troglodytes. A strong Morlock. Japan’s greatest hero. A Brazilian mutant. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad completes its coverage of OHOTMU’s 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are.

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Nathalie, Josée, and Amelie.

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May 27, 2025

A space Lothario. A crew of space pirates. The tallest supervillain of all. An underwater hero (no, not that one). The X-Men’s punk leader. The population of an entire planet. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad continues its coverage of OHOTMU’s 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are.

Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, Shotgun, and Amelie.

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