Matt and Friends Drink the Universe

About Matt and Friends Drink the Universe

Welcome to Matt and Friends Drink the Universe, the comedy podcast where great drinks meet great stories. Join host Matt and a rotating crew of friends as they share laughs, taste unique craft beers, cocktails, wines, and spirits, and dive into the stories, history, and science behind every sip. Every episode brings something different — from fan-favorite Stellar Sips (the drinks we love) to those dreaded Cosmic Chugs (the ones that crash and burn). You’ll also find a mix of fun episode themes like Alcohology, Think or Drink Trivia, Rocket Rankings, Bar Chats, and How Did We Get Beer? to keep every listen fresh and entertaining. Packed with hilarious banter, fun facts, and plenty of libation inspiration, this show is perfect for anyone who enjoys discovering new flavors while kicking back with great company. So grab your favorite drink, relax, and join us as we drink our way through the universe — one unforgettable pour at a time. Cheers!

Publisher

Matt and Friends Drink The Universe

Category

arts · comedy · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Jan 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

100 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Three Fall Cocktails You Must Try!

   Send us a message! Your fall cocktail menu doesn’t need a dozen syrups or a full bar cart, it needs three smart builds and a couple of solid techniques. Our boozy starships Head of Cocktail Engineering Josh joins Matt to roll out a trio of autumn drinks that cover the whole range: bold and boozy, bright and foamy, and light enough to pour before dinner. First up is a Spiced Pear Old Fashioned made with 100-proof bourbon, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, and a bitters combo that keeps the pear...

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Tasting Budget Beer and Picking a Winner

   Send us a message! Your favorite “cheap beer” might be running on nostalgia, not flavor. Big Z, Chris, and Rob sit down with Matt for a follow up to the Budget Beer Battle from season 1 and do the only fair thing: pour a lineup of low-priced brews, sniff the damage, take the sip, and score what we actually taste. The table gets interesting fast with Utica Club, Foster’s, Coors Banquet, and Peroni, and we keep circling the same question: is it worse to taste bad or to taste like nothing at al...

3. 

   5 Aug 2026

   War Time Leaders and Their Drinks of Choice Part 2

   Send us a message! Four wartime icons walk into a bar... Andy, Big Z, and Rob join Matt and we take history way too seriously to keep it simple. We’re back with a Wartime Leaders Booze Battle where each of us brings a leader, their signature drink, and a case for why that person matters long after the last battle ends. Expect real tasting notes, real history, and the kind of arguing that only friends can get away with. We start with Ulysses S. Grant and a high-proof Kentucky bourbon, tasting...

Who has been a guest on Matt and Friends Drink the Universe

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christa
• Chris
• Josh
• Siobhan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

71