HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

This was no party...They were the group who got hopelessly stranded over a particularly harsh winter in the Sierra Nevadas - many of them starve to death and several of those who don’t starve to death, survived by resorting to cannibalism.Dawn's guest is actor and writer, Andy Kraft. He is a longtime friend and colleague - together they've done everything from romantic comedies on screen, to portraying water droplets on stage. Andy can be seen in countless commercials, episodes of television (including the final episode of Brooklyn nine-nine) and is the hand up the bum of some of your favorite puppets!---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)See the map of the journey. Read the book - The History of The Donner Party by CF McGlashan---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a Coffee---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us [email protected] song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

When last we met, Dawn and guest Andy Kraft were taking a shot of whiskey to prepare for the dark path ahead. Hear how it all ends up in the dark pages of history and why your high school teachers probably never told you the whole story. ---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)See the map of the journey.Read the book - The History of The Donner Party by CF McGlashan---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a Coffee---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us [email protected] song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

Dawn has the benefit of a live audience and visual aides as she tells the story of the remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914. From the streets of Sarajevo to the trenches of France, it's a story of humanity and joy in the darkest of times.  Recorded LIVE in Burbank, California - December 11th, 2024 at Flappers Comedy Club. Watch the full video of the show when you subscribe on Patreon! SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - Silent Night: The Remarkable Christmas Truce of 1914 by Stanley WeintraubPlay/ Movie - The Big Picnic (1997) Book - All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a Coffee---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us [email protected] song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

Dawn's guests are two connoisseurs of drinking, Juliana McIntosh and Brad Sutton - the neice-and-uncle-team behind the hit podcast, The Art of Drinking.  Jules is an influencer in the craft cocktail space (what?); and her real-life uncle Brad serves up classic cocktail recipes and history. Swoon!GET JULE'S BOOK - Pretty Simple Cocktails**During the episode, we make and drink 2 cocktails! Recipes and approximate time-code in the episode when we start making ours is below so you can toast along with us!COCKTAIL #1 - The View Carre. [00:13:00]3/4 oz Rye whiskey (higher proof, like 100 proof but not more. Rittenhouse makes a good one)3/4 oz Cognac (I like Pierre Ferrand Ambre but Remy Martin VSOP works well too)3/4 oz   Strucchi Rosso Vermouth (or Dolin Rouge)2 tsp Benedictine D.O.M. (make sure it's DOM and not B&B)2 dash Peychaud's bitters (white label, red liquid)1 dash Angostura bittersIn mixing glass add all ingredients and fill the mixing glass with ice so you have more ice than liquid.Stir for 20 - 30 seconds.Using hawthorn strainer, strain into chilled rocks glass over large cubeGarnish with lemon peel  COCKTAIL #2 - The Black Manhattan [00:40:00]2 oz Rye whiskey (use your favorite Rye. The Rittenhouse might work well here, but could get hot)1 oz Averna Amaro1 dash Angostura bitters1 dash Orange bittersIn mixing glass add all ingredients and fill the mixing glass with ice so you have more ice than liquid.Stir for 20 - 30 seconds.Using hawthorn strainer, strain into chilled coupe glass.Garnish with brandied cherry / luxardo cherry (or something similar)  - just drop it in or put it on a pick if you're fancy---Join us for HILF LIVE - Wednesday, Dec. 11th @8PM - Flappers Comedy Club. Burbank, CA---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - The Royal Toast Master: Containing many thousands of the best toasts old and new to give brilliancy to mirth and make the joys of the glass supremely agreeable. INCLUDES: The Seaman’s Bottle Companion: Being a selection of Exquisite Modern Sea Songs by J. Roach.    *Yes this is real! ---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)Check out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a Coffee---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us [email protected] song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.