This is, obviously, a Very Special Episode: episode 100! We share drinks, talk about past highlights, future episodes, and suggest some topics that wouldn’t quite make it into a full episode. It’s a bit long and self-indulgent, but we hope you enjoy, and thank you for joining us on this ride!

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Hell news…

Trending this week, at least among the hosts:

The Jubilee of Seminarians, Bishops, and Priests: From June 23-June 27, three waves of special events for church leadership type folks take place in Rome. Events include prayer, concerts, prayer, pilgramages, prayer, masses, prayer, prayer, and 31 ordinations! 

WHO releases public health advice for Jubilee travelers: Honestly, it makes perfect sense that, alongside advice for heat, bad water, and food, they’d have some thoughts on STDs. It’s not actually funny or ironic. It’s good work that they do, and we shouldn’t have laughed.

Raising Hell: Catholics devate church teaching on eternal punishment: Internal argument over whether hell is a place of eternal torment and punishment, or a temporary purgative experience. Spoilers, Pope Francis was not speaking for the majority when he said he hoped that hell was empty. There are two books mentioned in this article, “Not a Hope in Hell” (extremely expensive defense of eternal damnation, at $180), and Charles Pope, “The Hell There Is, an Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church.” I usually try to be positive about this sort of thing, but I did get “The Hell there Is,” it was a dreadful read, all condemnation, no information. Read it if you have a thing for being damned. Wait, I DO have a thing for being damned, and it’s still dull as dishwater.  1800 years later, and the church still sees sadism as a useful tool, there’s nothing new or valuable in this book. – Jacob

Procedurally generated cocktail menu:

Jacob does not drink, but wanted to bring beverage-oriented to the party. And so he asked AI to provide some themed beverages. These may or may not be drinkable, although Jacob has had several “Heretic’s Bathwater” since the recording.

The Lucifer Flip
A dark, decadent classic with a silky finish—satanically smooth, academically rich.

• 1.5 oz dark rum
• 0.5 oz crème de cacao
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• 1 whole egg (yes, raw)
• Dash of nutmeg
• Optional: black lava salt rim

1. Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) to emulsify the egg.
2. Add ice, shake again until very cold.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Dust lightly with nutmeg; rim with black salt for drama.

Theme: Named for the Morning Star himself, this is the cocktail of the fallen academic—sumptuous, showy, and a little sinful.

The Hellfire Highball
A bold, spicy twist on a classic highball—perfect for sipping while pondering eternal torment.

• 1.5 oz cinnamon whiskey (like Fireball)
• 0.5 oz mezcal (for a smoky bite)
• Ginger beer (to top)
• Dash of chili tincture or hot sauce
• Lime wedge for garnish

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in cinnamon whiskey and mezcal.
3. Top with ginger beer and a dash of chili tincture.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Optional: Serve with a tiny pitchfork swizzle stick 

Theme: Represents the “fire and brimstone” aesthetic—hellish, smoky, and just a little dangerous.

The Buer Boulevardier
Classy and complex—just like your favorite demon with a goat’s head and a wheel of lion legs.

• 1 oz rye whiskey
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Orange twist for garnish

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with an orange twist.

Theme: A demonic riff on a Negroni for those who prefer the infernal arts with a side of sophistication.

The Heretic’s Bathwater
A dangerously refreshing, weirdly comforting drink that you should absolutely question.

• 1.5 oz coconut rum
• 0.5 oz Midori (melon liqueur)
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.25 oz blue curaçao
• Club soda to top
• Maraschino cherry and rubber ducky (optional)

1. Shake rum, Midori, pineapple juice, and curaçao with ice.
2. Strain into a tall glass over crushed ice.
3. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with a cherry—or go full chaos and float a clean novelty rubber ducky.

Theme: Absurd and indulgent—just like a segment that goes off the rails. Looks cursed. Tastes divine. Jamin would probably hate it. Jacob would probably make three.