tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12233576511029154362024-03-05T03:55:35.852-06:00Travel by Proxy"We go outside so you don't have to!"Travel by Proxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650380078582014714noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-21416191522075516802022-07-28T08:31:00.003-05:002022-07-28T08:31:52.704-05:00Indefinite Hiatus
Indefinite Hiatus
Travel by Proxy is on an indefinite hiatus until we're confident in traveling again.You can still find Andrea and Aaron on twitch.tv/AKInterrobang.We'll be leaving our catalog up for anyone to listen to, but keep in mind that the pandemic has had a big effect on some of the places we've covered. Many bars and restaurants are closed, and some new ones have taken their Travel by Proxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650380078582014714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-49044014546372498842022-03-11T07:35:00.004-06:002022-07-28T08:27:09.586-05:00Episode #147 Tin Whiskers and Gift Exchange!
Episode #147 Tin Whiskers and Gift Exchange!
In today's episode we talk about Tin Whiskers brewing in Saint Paul, MN. (Tin Whiskers is now closed)
We'll taste several brews from their taproom and a Mint Patties Double Stout in our studio
Finally, we engage in a spirited non-denominational exchange of gifts.
We tasted the Mint Patties Double Stout in studio for this episode, and Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-20292080971241197852020-06-12T11:00:00.000-05:002020-06-12T11:00:00.195-05:00
Episode #171 Do you want to play a game?
In today's episode we talk about Union 32, and a lot of random things
Sorry for how late the episode was this week. As Aaron mentioned in the intro, between going back to work unexpectedly, and having to deal with the theft of a catalytic converter on the day he usually edits the episode; this has been a week with little time to get podcast items doneAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-29850517564862720442020-06-03T23:45:00.000-05:002020-06-03T23:45:01.309-05:00
Episode #170 The Social Distancing Social Half-Hour of Socialness. Social.
In today's episode we talk about our lives in lock down
We'll also get into making pizza from scratch
Finally, we taste a Keepsake Cider and a Fair State Co-op Heckin' Chonker
Per Andrea's request, here is the link to the pizza dough recipe that Aaron has been using. The only recommendation we have for Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-19062902178690086662020-05-26T19:00:00.000-05:002020-05-26T19:00:00.865-05:00
Episode #169 WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
In today's episode we talk about the projects and hobbies that are sustaining us as lock down continues
Aaron has been working on various projects around his home while off work due to Covid-19, and would like to share the following photos of before and after some of them:
We hope that you're finding time for your hobbies, or starting Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-44713729575673993272020-05-19T01:35:00.000-05:002020-05-19T01:35:03.934-05:00
Episode #168 Date night in partial isolation
In today's episode we talk about ways to make date night with your live-in significant other special during this time of partial lock down
We'll be picking this topic back up next week, but as mentioned in the episode: check out the links below
Bon Appetit "Improved Box Macaroni & Cheese" video. Carla makes the popcorn that we talked aboutAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-80832572791911603232020-05-12T19:30:00.000-05:002020-05-12T19:30:03.729-05:00
Episode #167 Life in partial isolation
Aka: the sweatpants and comics conversation
In today's episode we talk about life in Corona times
We'll also get into how Aaron feels about wearing sweatpants in public, and our favorite childhood comics
We also taste some Irish Whisky and a weird concoction that Andrea doesn't really like
We hope you enjoyed this episode, and that you're all Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-19250111885384688492020-05-05T01:00:00.000-05:002020-05-05T01:00:04.306-05:00
Episode #166 In Memorial
In today's episode we talk about places we have lost during the Covid-19 lockdown
We'll also get into places that are adapting to survive in these crazy times
We're obviously not able to bring y'all our normal type of content during this time of lockdown and social distancing. But we wanted to talk about places that we will never be able to go to again.
Stay Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-74505931748502245382020-04-28T00:18:00.002-05:002020-04-28T00:18:26.215-05:00
Episode #165 Social Distance Social Episode
In today's episode we talk about what we're doing during quarantine 2020
We're all finding ways to keep our minds occupied during this time, and for The Best Mayhem it has been a lot of World of Warcraft, some Whiskey, Wine, and lots of water. Aaron has been building things and gaming in COD:Warzone.
Below are some photos of Andrea's special Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-45064972184146061012020-04-22T18:04:00.000-05:002020-04-22T18:04:04.983-05:00
Episode #164 Staying at home and Escape Rooms
In today's episode we talk about Escape Rooms and how to experience them while staying at home during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
We have several special guests with us this episode, Alex S., Erin O., and Justin R.
We talked about a lot while recording this episode, so below are several links to the companies and items we discussed:
The Escape Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-34225182178231076242020-04-14T00:30:00.000-05:002020-04-14T00:30:55.713-05:00
Episode #163 The Dubliner
In today's episode we talk about The Dubliner in Saint Paul, MN
Taste some Whiskeys
Finally, we discuss some history of the oral tradition
This is the last of the places we visited at the end of February on our impromptu brewery crawl. While this is not a brewery, it is a great place to visit and enjoy (in more normal times) good food and drinks, Irish dancingAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-80241270886388230502020-03-24T15:46:00.001-05:002020-03-24T15:46:49.614-05:00
Episode #160
We spend some time talking about our favorite memories regarding Sody Pop.
Please note that this was recorded prior to everything shutting down due to the Corona Virus pandemic, and we will have one more episode coming out that was recorded in the same time frame. We are adhering to the requests and requirements for Social Distancing, but will continue to provide content each Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-13439508714629487342020-03-17T05:15:00.000-05:002020-03-17T05:15:42.019-05:00
Episode #159 Blue Sun Soda
In today's episode Andrea sits down with Mark Lazarchic, the owner of Blue Sun Soda
We taste two of the options that Blue Sun make
Finally, we discuss the soda fountain and the pinball league
We would like to thank Mark for sitting down for an interview with Andrea, and for opening up about how it all came to be
The State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookies Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-81720309108922236942020-03-10T02:45:00.000-05:002020-03-10T02:45:08.069-05:00
Episode #158 Bang Brewing
In today's episode we explore Bang Brewing in Saint Paul, MN
Taste a few of their beers
And learn about their commitment to sustainable brewing
We wanted to share the photo that Andrea took of the mounted comparison of the Kernza plant next to a more common Wheat stalk:
The articles we mentioned aren't the only reading on the topic, but there are Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-76197546409659487072020-03-03T04:04:00.000-06:002020-03-03T04:04:42.792-06:00
Episode #157 Cheap Eats
In today's episode we talk about the foods that are convenient for everyday noshing
We'll taste some Shamrock Shakes and Coke Zero
Finally, we discuss our favorite guilty pleasures in Fast Food
The Shamrock Shake is a wonderful mainstay of spring for us, it's a mint flavored shake and it's limited in time every year, which makes it all the sweeter for the Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-74634200234341950892020-02-25T05:30:00.000-06:002020-02-25T05:30:09.745-06:00
Episode #156: Adulting at Disney, aka the one where Aaron can't remember lots of words
In today's episode we talk about being Child-free Adults at and around Disney and its resorts
We'll also taste an experimental concoction of our own design, as well as a scotch and soda
Finally, we discuss how important walking speed is when walking around parks
Right off the bat: Aaron was Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-28392028816851024792020-02-18T18:10:00.000-06:002020-02-18T18:10:03.582-06:00
Episode #155 Sweets from Manila and Japan Redux. AKA Crinklefest 2020
In today's episode we taste sweets from Manila and Norita
We'll also drink some sake
Finally, we have to open all the plastic packaging, and you get to hear that all crinkling for about 30 minutes!
Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-80732246234154611772020-02-11T11:59:00.000-06:002020-02-11T11:59:48.596-06:00
Episode #154 The Slanted Door, San Francisco, CA
In today's episode we talk about The Slanted Door in San Francisco, CA
We'll taste some tea
Finally, we discuss the history of The Slanted Door
Aaron was so excited to sit down and remember his experience at The Slanted Door, as it has really stuck with him over the years. If you're looking to splurge while in San Francisco, we highly Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-62880515567668305942020-02-06T23:21:00.000-06:002020-02-06T23:21:26.248-06:00
Episode #153 Vacation Rentals - Muskie River Lodge - Tomahawk, WI
In today's episode we talk about a rustic converted bar and breakfast in Tomahawk, WI
Taste a beer by O'so Brewing
Finally, we offer some tips on vacation rentals
If you want to learn more about Airbnb or VRBO, please check out those links for their respective websites. You can search by location, price, duration of Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-35082201834872109442020-01-28T02:33:00.001-06:002020-01-28T02:33:28.731-06:00
Episode #152 The Local
In today's episode we talk about The Local in Minneapolis, MN
Taste a Travel by Proxy original cocktail
Finally, we discuss Irish pubs in America, and why we love them
We made "the Tangy" using equal parts of Mezcal and Cinnamon Whisky (in this case Fireball, as it's what we had on hand)
From our (admittedly limited) searching, we haven't found anything else Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-36770754865370120332020-01-21T12:37:00.000-06:002020-01-21T12:37:34.605-06:00
Episode #151 The Executive Surf Club, Corpus Christi, TX
In today's episode we talk about the Executive Surf Club in Corpus Christi, TX
We'll taste a Shiner Bock
Finally, we discuss the Gulf Coast
If you want an answer to the Session Ale question, please look here.
Thank you for spending another potion of your day with us, and we hope you have a great day.
Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-11422765658527154952020-01-14T04:53:00.000-06:002020-01-14T04:53:14.508-06:00
Episode #150 The 50th Episode Spectacular!!
CW: there is a bell that is rung very frequently in this episode, so be warned if you have any issues with constant ringing bells.
In today's episode we talk about 49* memories (we really didn't keep a solid count, but it's a lot) from the first year of our podcast
We taste a gin and tonic with Chase Gin, from the UK
Finally, we discuss Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-37670772900613250102020-01-07T13:49:00.001-06:002020-01-07T13:49:45.459-06:00
Episode #149 Stacked Deck Brewing
In today's episode we explore Stacked Deck Brewing in Saint Paul, MN
Taste some of their delicious beer
Finally, we discuss the turnover in Saint Paul Breweries
Right off the bat, 23 Skidoo means to "go away," "scram," or otherwise leave. I feel Skedaddle is better at conveying that notion, but 1920's slang was never perfect.
Not tooAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-54475138126380958582019-12-31T05:30:00.000-06:002019-12-31T05:30:45.999-06:00
Episode 148 Ox Cart Arcade and Rooftop
In today's episode we explore the retro themed Ox Cart Arcade
We'll taste a ginger lime Hot Toddy
Finally, we learn about the history of this quirky recent revamp
Aaron searched high and low, and it appears that he threw the bag away, and all that is left are a handful of potatoes. If we ever do find out what the delicious and creamy Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1223357651102915436.post-40773474356265259562019-12-10T01:12:00.000-06:002019-12-10T01:17:21.625-06:00
Episode #145 Toilet Tourism
In today's episode we get dirty talking about terlets and what we do with them on the road
Our taste for this episode is a take on an old fashioned that has Rum as a base, rather than a whisky.
We used Lawless rum for this cocktail. If you'd like to recreate this on your own, the recipe is:
.75 Oz Lime Juice
.75 Oz Simple Syrup
2 Oz Rum
12-14 dashes of Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869046756259199556noreply@blogger.com0