Explore every episode of the podcast Spooky Sips
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75. Skål för Midsommar | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:48:18 | |
Känn ingen rädsla, feel no fear this week as we watch the 2019 film Midsommar. This movie will take you on quite the trip and so will this episode! Sip along with a beer and a shot of your choice (trust us, you'll want it). We'll journey through the movie together and then not-so-Dr Laura will talk about the stages of life and the grief displayed in Dani's dreams. So get watching and get sipping friends! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 74. 28 Grasshoppers Later | 10 Jun 2025 | 02:05:25 | |
We've been infected with rage this week as we watch and review the 2002 horror '28 Days Later'. (Not to be confused with Sandra Bullock's journey to sobriety in the movie '28 Days') Sip along with a minty fresh Grasshopper Cocktail and listen along as not-so-Dr Laura delves into the psychology behind "groupthink" and Ivette finds some very fun facts for us. Get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 73. A Substantial Martini | 29 May 2025 | 02:20:16 | |
Pour yourself a (or 4) martinis and settle in for our review (roast) of the 2024 movie, The Substance. In this episode we break down the movie and our hot takes, Not-so-Dr Laura explores the dreams throughout the movie and the psychology of aging. And Brianna is there to tell you how much she didn't like it. Recipe below for this week's pairing, so get sipping and get listening. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 72. Get Out of the Loop | 13 May 2025 | 02:14:08 | |
Join us as we follow Chris and Rose upstate to see her parents, what could go wrong? In this episode we'll review the 2017 film, Get Out. Ivette has some in-depth directors-cut fun facts for us and you know not-so-Dr Laura is pulling out the dream book for this one. So pour yourself a glass of milk and a bowl of dry Fruit Loops and listen along. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 71. Darko Keg | 29 Apr 2025 | 02:14:31 | |
We're going back to 2001 when this angsty film was known "as the best movie ever"... Donnie Darko. Listen along as we dissect the movie, dig into some fun facts, and you know Not-so-Dr Laura has a deep psych segment for us. Staying true to that time in our lives, we're sipping beer from a keg in a solo cup. Cheers! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 70. Slammin' Omen | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:54:22 | |
Kids can be hell, right? Especially in the 1976 film, The Omen. Sip along with us this week as we sit down and discuss the movie, a spiritual psychology segment, and get *very* sidetracked by our cocktail pairing (recipe below). Alabama Slammer Cocktail: 3/4 oz each of Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and Southern Comfort. Top with orange juice and enjoy! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 69. Event Hole | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:59:39 | |
We're going far out this week... all the way to outer space! Join us and our very special guest, Jaden, as we embark on a journey through the film, Event Horizon. You know we love a theme, so we're sipping on a Black Hole Cocktail (recipe below). In place of our usual psych-segment, we're getting a science-segment from Jaden that helped us all understand what a black hole actually is. Get sipping and get listening! Black Hole Cocktail: 1oz Bourbon Whiskey, 1oz Kahlua, 1/2oz Creme de Cacao (dark), 1/2oz Black Cherry Puree. Shake with ice, strain into an old-fashioned glass on the rocks, garnish with cocktail cherry. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 68. Carnival of Coffee | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:31:09 | |
Step right up and head into the Carnival... of souls!! This week we're going back to 1962 and watching Carnival of Souls. Listen along as we review the movie, discuss the Utah connection, and sip on an antique of a beverage! Plus not-so-Dr. Laura teaches us you can be dead and still suffer from depersonalization and Ivette digs into some fascinating fun-facts! Drink Pairing: - Whiskey - Coffee * That's it, try to enjoy. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 67. Stranger Than Champagne | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:26:30 | |
Pour yourself some bubbly, turn off all the lights, lock the doors and watch The Strangers with us. Listen along as we dive into the 2008 movie that had us all spooked. Not-so-Dr. Laura takes us on a psych segment you won't want to miss and tune in to learn what blood oath we'll all be taking. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 66. The Other Side of Box Wine | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:41:05 | |
In keeping with the short month of February, we're watching a short movie! Go watch "Other Side of the Box" on YouTube and then listen along as we discuss great little film. We're sipping on Laura's personal favorite; box wine. So pour yourself a glass and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 65. Moosehead's Bloody Valentine | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:02:51 | |
Happy Valentine's Day Sippers. To honor this romantic holiday, we're watching the early 80's slasher My Bloody Valentine (1981). In keeping with the Canadian accents, we're sipping on Moosehead beer as we review the film, list all the kills, and get into the psychology behind our killer. Get watching and get sipping cuddled up with your loved ones!
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| 64. Headless Daughter | 21 Jan 2025 | 01:38:26 | |
Deedle, deedle, Blackcoat's daughter... you'll wonder what was in that Holy water! Join us as we sip on a delicious mocktail, a Spooky Sips original, while we chat all things about The Blackcoat's Daughter. We were recommended this great film by an Instagram follower, @literarylove123. Listen along as we walk through the film and then go into the psychology (or possession) of our main girl. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 63. Nosferatu = Vampire | 07 Jan 2025 | 01:44:36 | |
"The blood is the life." And blood there will be. Listen in as we head to the theaters to watch Nosferatu and fall into Robert Eggers dark world. Sip along with a glass of Vampire wine as not-so-Dr. Laura analyzes the dream world of the movie. And don't forget to leave us a review after sipping along! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 62. Violent Brandy Night | 24 Dec 2024 | 01:23:45 | |
Merry Christmas Sippers! Listen along as we watch and review Violent Night (2022) and sip on a very festive cocktail (recipe below). This Christmas Eve we’re taking you through the psychology of burnout and how even Santa isn’t safe from it. We wish you all such Happy Holidays and thank each and every one of you for sipping along with us. Cranberry Orange Brandy Cocktail: 1oz Triple Sec 1oz Cranberry Juice 1/2oz Orange Juice *Combine and shake over ice. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 61. Little Red Village | 10 Dec 2024 | 01:51:43 | |
Join along as we put on our capes and head to The Village to review the M. Night Shyamalan movie. Sip along as we pour ourselves a Little Red Riding Hood Cocktail (recipe below) and chat about the dynamics of un-contacted villages and communities. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 60. Drunk Thankskilling | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:04:07 | |
Happy Thanksgiving Sippers! As is our tradition, we watched a Thanksgiving Horror in honor of the upcoming holiday. This year we watched it so you don't have to ... because, wow, it's ... not good. Or maybe amazing. Listen along and decide for yourself. We were heavily sipping, so enjoy our ringing laughter throughout the episode, and make yourself a Drunken Turkey Cocktail to sip along. In the words of Laura "gobble, gobble". Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Interview with an Actress | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:25:23 | |
Join us for this very special episode where we sit down with actress Jasmine Kheen and discuss the upcoming horror movie 'The R.I.P. Man'. Get to know Jasmine and learn some behind the scenes insights and listen along as we discuss the potential psych behind the villain of the film. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 59. Heretical Soda | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:59:44 | |
As local Utahans, you know we had to head to the theaters to watch Heretic. Join us this episode as we sip on our signature soda, dish up some pie, and review this dark film. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura dives into the psychology of religious followers. And let us know if you agree with our ratings. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| Happy Halloween | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:14:06 | |
In honor of our favorite holiday, Halloween, we poured ourselves some pumpkin beer and re-watched Halloween Ends (2022). We have re-released our episode from 2022 as a special treat to you! If you haven't listened, or want a revisit, get listening and get sipping and have a most Happy Halloween! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 58. Wailing in Soy Sauce | 29 Oct 2024 | 01:32:47 | |
For Halloween week, we had to have a movie that actually scared us, and The Wailing was a perfect choice. Tune in as we review the movie and sip on an appropriately chosen drink: a Soy Sauce Cocktail. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura explores the psychology of lying and hear us debate our ratings passionately. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 57: Franken-Cocktail-Weenie | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:54:48 | |
Just in time for Spooky Season, we're getting nostalgic and watching the 1984 short Frankenweenie! Listen in as we slurp some cocktail weenies and hear Laura teach us about the psychology of dogs! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 56. Jennifer's Satanic Body | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:52:59 | |
Join in the ritualistic summonings as we watch Jennifer's Body and sip on a Spicy Satanic Ritual Cocktail (recipe below). Hear our take on the movie and follow along as not-so-Dr. Laura breaks down what frenimies can do to us psychologically. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 55. Stopmotion Commotion | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:15:48 | |
Pour yourself a glass of your favorite red wine and sip along as we discuss the terrifying film Stopmotion. Tune into to hear not-so-Dr. Laura's diagnosis of Ella and our thoughts on the egg. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 54. Chucky's Melon | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:15:54 | |
We're going back into our childhood ... all the way to 1988 and watching Child's Play. We were able to watch this movie together and it's always a better time that way! Listen in as not-so-Dr. Laura talks about the importance of dolls in our childhood and hear the fun facts Ivette was able to dig up. Plus, we debut Laura's singing career and YOU.DO.NOT.WANT.TO.MISS.IT. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 53. Cotton Candy It | 25 Sep 2024 | 02:37:03 | |
Join us as we follow the paper boat down the drain and discuss and review It (1990). We had to channel our inner child for our drink choice and sip on a Cotton Candy Cocktail, recipe below. Don't miss our deep dive into our psych segment as Not-so-Dr. Laura takes us through a few different insights. And, as a treat to our listeners, listen to Brianna ramble on about Teletubbies throughout the entire episode. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 52. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:10:29 | |
The juice is loose, again!! Join us as we head to the theaters to watch the new Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Sip along with our corpse-raising cocktail as you listen in on our take of the movie. And you won't want to miss Laura's psych segment on the psychology of sequels. Get watching and get sipping! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 51. Raising Hell in London | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:54:11 | |
We're going south for this episode... all the way to Hell! Listen along as we discuss the 80's classic, Hellraiser. And sip along with a London Cocktail, recipe below. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 50. Daddy Longlegs | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:41:07 | |
We've headed back to the theaters to watch this week's movie: Longlegs... and we have a lot of thoughts. Which led to a lot of drinks. Sip along with this episode's cocktail that we've affectionately named Daddy Longlegs (recipe below). So tune in and get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 49. Carrieta and the Pig | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:56:18 | |
Imagine it: it's prom and the 70's hair is out in full tonight! When all of a sudden your Prom Queen gets pig's blood dumped on her. Spoiler alert: it does not end well. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 48. Immaculate Wine | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:56:27 | |
We're traveling through the Italian Countryside and sipping on some wine along the way. Pour yourself a glass and listen to our take and ratings on Immaculate. Get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 47. Saw the Musical | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:39:49 | |
That's right... it's Saw... the Musical! Laura and Brianna headed to Portland, OR to meet up with Ivette and witness this historical moment together! And it was more than we ever could of hoped for. Listen along to hear our highlights and favorite moments and to learn what the Splash Zone was all about. We're drinking a Razzle Dazzle tonight to stay on the theme of spectacular. Get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 46. Saw Shots | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:49:11 | |
Most people are so ungrateful to be alive... but not you after you listen to this episode! Pour yourself a shot of whiskey (preferably out of a urinal shotglass) and listen along as we chat about the original Saw. Laura's psych segment delves into medical aspect of behavior changes and we ponder why he reached into the bowl instead of the tank. Get listening and get sipping! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 45. Shaken Tusk | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:41:40 | |
Blend yourself a milkshake and pour some whiskey on it to get ready to hear our review and psych analysis of Tusk. We have a lot to say about this movie and in a rare moment, we all agreed on the rating. Listen in and get sipping! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 44. Swimming with Rum | 21 May 2024 | 01:35:19 | |
Dive right into the deep end this episode as we discuss Nightswim! This week we're sipping and snacking with a Rum Cake Cocktail and a slice of Rum Cake. Sip along with us, recipe below! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 43. Silent Chianti | 07 May 2024 | 02:11:18 | |
It rubs the lotion on its skin... Join us as we sit down with a glass of Chianti and review The Silence of the Lambs. This classic gave "Dr." Laura a lot to work with, so tune in to hear her psych segment, along with our take on the movie, and our final reviews. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 42. Shining REDRUM | 23 Apr 2024 | 02:07:55 | |
Here'ssssss Johnny! Sit down with us this week as we sip on a delicious REDRUM cocktail and discuss The Shining. This movie is definitely a favorite with Laura and Brianna, listen in to hear Ivette's take and a great psych-segment from Laura. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 41. Train to the Garden | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:31:56 | |
Join us as we review the South Korean film, Train to Busan. We're sipping on The Bee's Garden this week, recipe below. Sip along as we discuss how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse and hear what our ratings are for this amazing movie! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| A Kiss and a Sting | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:08:25 | |
Join us for a special sneak peak into the film Sting, coming to theaters April 12th. Listen in to our spoiler free take on the movie, our favorite parts, and of course, how many sips we rate the film. Sip along with a Spider's Kiss Cocktail and get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 40. Pure Orgasm | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:15:56 | |
Alright, this one was tough to get through. Not the episode, but the movie! We watched Into the Dark: Pure and we have got opinions. Listen along as we piece the movie apart and share some interesting psychology takes. As a sign of protest, we're sipping on a Screaming Orgasm (details below). So get sipping and get listening. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 39. Lucky Leprechauns | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:17:56 | |
Happy St. Patrick's Day Sippers! We're getting lucky and watching the 1993 classic Leprechaun. We're pairing it with a bright green cocktail and chatting our take on the film. Get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 38. Talk to me en français | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:48:56 | |
This week we're sipping French 75's and breaking down the 2022 film, Talk to Me. Pour yourself a glass and get sipping and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 37. Sparkle Skin | 13 Feb 2024 | 02:00:58 | |
Happy Valentine's Day Sippers! Join us for the romantic tale of highschoolers and vampires and sip along as we basically just laugh the whole episode (except for Laura, shes a Twi-hard fan). Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 36. Sleepy Girl Nightmare | 06 Feb 2024 | 02:09:33 | |
Listen along as we jump back to the 80's with the Classic Wes Craven film, Nightmare on Elm Street. We're sipping along with the Sleepy Girl Mocktail this week to help us slip into the nightmare of this film. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 35. Screaming Sangria | 23 Jan 2024 | 02:01:00 | |
We've got special guest star, Shay, here this week to talk all things Scream! Pour yourself a tasty glass of Sangria and get listening as the four of us dive into this classic movie! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 34. Conjured | 02 Jan 2024 | 01:38:25 | |
This week we're conjuring up our own cocktail and watching The Conjuring. Pour yourself something to sip on and get listening! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 33. Happy Krampus | 19 Dec 2023 | 01:45:58 | |
Tis the season for a horrifying Christmas (or should we say Krampus). Pour a glass of festive egg-nog, boozy or not, and sip along as we talk Krampus! Happy Holidays sippers! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 32. Cocktails in the Cabin | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:55:32 | |
Let's get weird this week and dive into the 2012 classic, Cabin in the Woods. This movie is a wild ride and we're here for it. Listen to hear our take on the movie and how we came up with our drink pairing(s). Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 31. Red Thanksgiving | 24 Nov 2023 | 01:52:07 | |
Happy Thanksgiving Sippers! You are not going to want to eat before you dive into this horror/slasher episode. Listen in to hear why we gave this film some of the highest sips yet! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 30. Skelton Key | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:40:11 | |
Explore beyond the attic door in this 2005 spooky Southern movie, Skelton Key. You'll also get to hear from one of our favorite podcasts, They Don't Stay Dead, and hear all about how you should be tuning into their show! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||
| 29. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:31:44 | |
Happy Halloween Sippers! This week we not only watched the amazing 1988 movie Beetlejuice, we went all out and dressed up as the cast! So tune and listen and then hop over to our Insta, SpookySipPodcast, to check out our costumes. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. | |||