Buttons, Booze & the Après State of Mind

You know you’re living right when your podcast starts with a hotline, a bourbon critique, and a story about TSA hating your gear. Welcome to the latest Hotline Edition of Cocktails with Friends, where Bob Cutler proves once again that podcasting is 90% preparation… and 10% remembering to press the mic button.

This week, Bob shares the behind-the-scenes chaos of recording with Cat Gentleman at the Mangy Moose—great bar, great guest, tragically silent host. It turns out hitting the “Mic 1” button isn’t optional. Shout-out to Producer Ric, who turned a tech disaster into audio magic by Frankensteining Bob’s questions back in post. Go back and listen to There Ain’t No Party Like a Moose Party with newfound respect for audio wizardry.

Also ringing the hotline: après enthusiasts. Bob waxes poetic on how après isn’t just a post-ski ritual—it’s a lifestyle. Golf, summer spritzes, Tuesday afternoons? All fair game. Après isn’t about the season; it’s about the vibe. And Bob’s got plans brewing (pending Maine liquor board approval, naturally).

And finally, the great green debate. THC and CBD cocktails? Legal, yes. But for Bob—a self-declared prude and suspected narc (according to strangers)—they’re a no-go. He’s not judging your lifestyle; he just doesn’t want to mix mystery molecules with whiskey behind his bar. Fair enough, right?

So, whether you’re here for the party, the podcast, or just to make sure your mic is on, dial in at 207-814-0177. And remember: friends don’t let friends miss an episode.

Cheers!