Episode 238

All-Star Break Reality Check: Predictions Review & Emotional Venting

It's time for the second "half"! But first our mathematicians are taking the time to take stock of the first "half". They review the 97 games so far by reviewing their Opening Day predictions. Then they get touchy-feely and talk about how they feel about the 2024 San Francisco Giants, but first the let Farhan Zaidi have his say.

On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking a Big Missile while Ben is drinking a Fryer Tom. Recipes below.

Big Missile

  • 2 oz White Rum
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Strawberry Syrup
  • 2 dashes Cherry Bitters

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds, until well-chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Fryer Tom

  • 1 1/2 oz Old Tom Gin
  • 1/2 oz Benedictine
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz of Simple Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.



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Matthew Henry

Matthew is a Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan. He once threw a runner out at first from center field and that's the highlight of his baseball career. Matthew is a dad, runner, A+ Boyfriend, and dreams of Oracle Park Garlic Fries at least once a week.
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Benjamin Henry

Ben is a lifelong Giants fan and a lifelong cocktail fan. His greatest skill as a baseball player was getting hit by pitches. He was also the only kid willing to play catcher. He loves to talk about things he barely understands. Or anything really.