Kelsey & John talk with Matt Lorman (name sound familiar?) who is a sommelier and works at a DC wine boutique. Mike, Matt's boyfriend, is a DC Newscast Director and he joins in on a wine tasting that takes them California to Spain, to bubbles, whites and reds. Typically drinking beer on this podcast, this week we talk favorite wines, how to taste wines, which wines to swirl, which wines to slurp, and how to properly cheers in the Lorman family. Grab a bottle (wine or beer) and join us!

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Trading Beer for Bubbles, Wine Not?

Sorry, friends - this one gets explicit real fast (for no good reason) so just a fair warning before you dive in.This week John and Kelsey recap their anniversary trip that stayed very on brand for 2020, meaning that nothing went according to plan. The road to Rodanthe for vacation was a road less traveled, and by that we mean the roads were closed so no one could get through. But, valuable lessons were learned, including how to be flexible, patient and optimistic - so that's what we're sharing with you.Plus, Dak Prescott's season-ending injury, Clare Crawley's presumable season-ending declaration of love, and Chris Evans' dic*pic that was seen (and heard?) around the world.

Everything's Fine: A 2020 Anniversary Trip Satire

It’s Fall y’all, and that means pumpkin beers and a lot of variations of John's favorite seasonal treat. Kelsey and John play a Fall ‘This or That’ and discuss what they are most looking forward to this season.Dancing with the Stars is back and it reflects the best and brightest of 2020: athletes, rappers, bachelorettes, and Carol Baskin. In sports, the Denver Nuggets upset the Clippers, and John and Kelsey try to keep a cool head after week one of football. Cheers!

Pumpkin Beer and Sweater Weather

Married Under the Influence is hosting their very first influencer! Lindsey Elmore is an influencer, business owner and all around bad ass in the health and wellness realm. She is a pharmacist who has turned the intersection of her knowledge of conventional medicine and her love of functional medicine into wellness practices that leave you in charge of your own health. She is a business coach, cookbook author and prolific public speaker. Funny story, she’s also Kelsey’s boss!She and her partner Derick Lugo, author of “The Unlikely Thru Hiker,” and avid hiker, just moved to one of John and Kelsey’s favorite (beer!) cities, Asheville, NC.Lindsey and Derick chat about moving states away together as a couple, working from home together and how they’ve grown throughout their relationship.

Under the Influence with an Influencer ft. Lindsey Elmore and Derick Lugo

On this week’s episode of Married Under the Influence, John and Kelsey host Rick and Steve of the Beer You Are Podcast. Rick and Steve are avid beer lovers and brewery connoisseurs. They share what they look for in a brewery, and what keeps them coming back. They say that between Google Maps, Thrillist and Instagram, it’s not hard nowadays to know what to expect when you walk into a brewery. Come for the vibe, stay for the quality of the beer. We couldn’t agree more. They also share which United States city ranks highest for them when it comes to tasty craft brews.Catch Rick and Steve on Instagram @BeerYouArePodcast for their IG Live Hoppy Hours on Thursday nights.

It's a Brewtiful Life with Beer You Are Podcast

This week on Married Under the Influence, brand new parents Erika and Tyler Miller talk about all things parenthood. After going through a pregnancy during a pandemic, while both being Essential Workers, they share their experience from growing a human to learning to keep it alive. Are they sleeping? Not really. But are they loving it? Most definitely. Tune in to hear how their relationship has transformed by becoming parents, why "everything changed" for Tyler when he watched Erika become a Mom, and most importantly to hear cute baby coos while their baby boy Henson gets to sleep, eat, and sh** in the background.This episode was previously recorded when Henson Kai Miller was three weeks old. He is now just over two months old! Thank you to Erika (enhmiller15) and Tyler (one_average_guy41) for being on the show!

Learning To Keep A Baby Alive with Erika & Tyler Miller

Today, Married Under the Influence discusses the Black Lives Matter movement. When the show took a hiatus, it was imperative upon return to take the time to have important, difficult conversations just like this one. This was not an easy discussion to have, but through these types of conversations, John and Kelsey hope that others will feel inspired to get involved in change that desperately needs to happen in this country. We can all do better, and we must do better. Thank you to our guest Brian Lomax (@brian_lomax) for being patient and willing to speak with us on this topic.Note: Since originally recording this episode, yet another shameful incident has occurred. Another black man has been critically injured. Black lives (still and always will) matter.

Black Lives Still Matter with Brian Lomax

2020 can't keep us down! The Lormans are back from four long months of a creative hiatus and dang it feels good to be here! This episode features yummy (and culturally relevant) beers from Springdale Beer Company, 'Quarantined 'N You?,' and 'F*ck Covid' by Ale Asylum.John and Kelsey recap what went on while bunkering down with parents in Maryland for many weeks and why they're excited to be back in NYC. They preview some upcoming episodes featuring special guests, and catch up on what's going on in the sports and pop culture world during a pandemic. You'll hear topics like, "Bradly Cooper is hanging out with WHO in quarantine?!" and "Aaron Rodgers was definitely the bad boyfriend Olivia Munn was talking about." Plus, catch this episode on IGTV to see how awkward John and Kelsey look while podcasting. Cheers!John: @john.lormanKelsey: @kelsinthecity Podcast: @marriedundertheinfluence 

We Missed You, Friends.

Hey all you cool cats and kittens. John and Kelsey are recommending their favorite breakfast beers. While they can't condone drinking while you work from home, they also couldn't resist sharing the two beers they think are acceptable to put in a coffee mug, one from EVO and one from DuClaw brewing. (Hint: they're both made with coffee.)John and Kelsey chat about decision making as a couple and how vital communication is to making those decisions. Especially in times of uncertainty (for example during a Global Pandemic). Sports and Pop Culture topics this week include what everyone should hope for in a virtual NFL Draft, why the Global Citizen Concert was a bright spot for everyone, and why Kelsey and John feel like it is very important to watch "Listen To Your Heart." (It's for research, people.) 

Couples Decision Making (ft. Which Beer to Have For Breakfast)

We have been racking our brains for a way to give back and share some compassion while many others are giving of their time and trades. Introducing the "Wish You Were Beer" postcard series, a special way to spread some love to someone that you're missing right now in these social-distancing times. Simply send us their name and address, and we'll send them a postcard completely free of charge and no legwork for you! Check our instagram @MarriedUndertheInfluence for postcard designs options. We also cover the latest in pop culture and sports, including 'Tampa Brady', and which Bachelor couple we're still intrigued by right now. Catch Married Under the Influence now on MONDAYS, with #MarriedMondays. Thanks for tuning in!

"Wish You Were Beer" Series

Binge-worthy stories about marriage, arguing efficiently, and sharing a small space in the big city. Add in isolation during a global pandemic and we've got some stories to tell and tips to share. Plus if you're interested in what the last 12 weeks looked like in terms of sports and pop culture, we've got you covered.This week in sports we chat about the New Orleans Saints taking up residence at a brewery for the NFL Draft (maybe they've been listening to our podcast?). We chat about the pop culture shift from celebrity news to everyday-people news, and how much we appreciate all of the good humans of the world who's stories are going viral. Oh, and we can't forget Tiger King.We hope you'll catch up with us! Cheers!

Let's Recap - A Look At Our First 12 Episodes

Can you pay my bills (can you pay my telephone bills)?78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 48% of couples argue over finances, and 60% say they don't like their partners spending habits. Eek. If money has felt like a taboo subject to you, whether you're married or not, we're sharing money tips that have helped us succeed. Especially in times like this of financial uncertainty, it's important to know how to manage your money and how to best make it work for you. Special thanks to our friend Diana (@DebtFreeDiana on Facebook) for being a constant resource on our own money journey! Whew, talking budgets is heavy. So we kept it to lighting rounds of sports and pop culture this week - with a few stories that are bound to put a smile on your face. Including: how you can apparently bet on Madden games now, and how Chrissy Teigan exchanged a loaf of bread for Romaine lettuce in a parking lot via a Twitter connection. (Don't worry, the exchange was made at a 6-foot distance.)

Managing Your Money is a Real B* (*Budget)

NYC Coronavirus Update. We're living in one of the biggest cities in the world, but are isolated to the smallest square footage we've ever lived in. We talk about how both of us are working from home in 450 square feet, and how we're surviving the quarantine. Hint: there's a lot of beer involved.We also share tips on successfully working from home. We talk about what's working for us, and why it's important to get on a routine, get outside, get some darn clothes on to start your day. Also, Kelsey had to take a mental health day this week, and we both learned a lot from it. We learned to reset, take a step away from the news and social media, and how to reframe our mindset. While we're all dealing with uncertainty and disappointment from cancelled events from the coronavirus, it's important to remember that we're not in charge of the news or what we see on social media, but we are in charge of our reaction to it. So even when it's not easy, it's important that we all choose to feel positive and spread positivity. We're all in this together. *Cue the High School Musical theme music.* [00:00 - 23:12]SPORTS: Tom Brady has officially left the New England Patriots. Why Kelsey will still buy a Tom Brady Bucs jersey, why John thinks Brady is forcing Chris Godwin out of Tampa Bay, and why we're all relying on NFL Free Agency to keep our sports hopes alive for 2020 [23:13 - 32:12] POP CULTURE: Bachelor news is slim this week after production of Clare's season was postponed due to the coronavirus. Hannah B and Tyler C are making waves down in Florida. (Pun intended.) But our favorite pop culture news this week was positive showing of affection during social distancing. Sure, we're physically not able to be together - but the beauty in that is finding ways to show love even when we are forced to be apart. Tune in for some of our favorite stories. [32:13 - 37:58]

I Love You, But Not During Quarantine

Our first remote episode! We&apos;re traveling to Ocean City, MD for St. Patrick&apos;s Day, but, like most events right now -- our parade was cancelled. It brought up the conversation about how we feel about Coronavirus, as well as what plans we have for an emergency situation. Do you have a plan for you and your family when sh*t hits the fan?We chat about family traditions, and how as a married couple it&apos;s important to balance the traditions you have with your families vs. the traditions you want to start as a family of your own. Splitting time between families is hard, so how do you make it all work? [00:00 - 21:15]Since sports is cancelled (literally) we&apos;ll jump right into The Bachelor. The star of the show (for better or for worse) was Barb, Peter&apos;s Mom. How do we feel about a Mom completely turning on her son on live TV, and putting his young-20-something love interest on blast? We find out on this season&apos;s MOST DRAMATIC FINALE EVER of The Bachelor. [21:16 - 39:14]Tune in next week for talk of budgeting and money - which is not always easy as a couple to talk about, but something we feel is so very necessary.

2020 is Cancelled (re: Barb from The Bachelor)

Thank you for 1,000 listens to Married Under the Influence! We are so happy to have you here! It feels appropriate to celebrate with a beer from one of our favorite breweries, Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, MD! Cheers! John and I are trying to eat healthy. We legitimately text about it during the days. So when Kelsey posed a question to John about drinking calories or eating calories for the rest of our lives, it only made sense to tackle a fun game on the podcast: “Would You Rather: Hangry Edition.” Play along with us on Instagram! [00:00 – 20:28]Shaquille O’Neal has gnarly hair after losing a bet. (Oh speaking of hair, John’s mustache is still sticking around, despite Kelsey’s wishes.) A kid named Snacks is living the dream after an epic three-point shot. And most importantly – join us on our ESPN Bracket Challenge “MarriedUnderTheInfluence”! It’s free to join and play along, and the winner will get a free NYC beer sent to them by us! [20:29 – 27:16] We are sending our love and prayers to Nashville after devastating tornados this week. We finished Love Is Blind on Netflix, and couldn’t have predicted which couples would still be together at the end of the season. We talk Hilary Duff’s plea to sell her Lizzie McGuire reboot to Hulu. Are reboots successful or unsuccessful twenty years after their initial airing? Would Friends be as good if it came back for a whole season? The Dixie Chicks are back, and now their opinions seem to have a place in a new technological world of social media. Lastly, we are still #TeamMadison as Pilot Pete tries to follow his heart on The Bachelor, and we are excited for Clare as The Bachelorette. (Also excited that The Bachelor chose to tackle hate speech in a profound way.) [27:17 – 47:30] Thanks for being here, cheers! 

Would You Rather: Hangry Edition

If you've ever wanted to hear weird facts about someone else's marriage, we're here to spill it. Lovers of beer, sports and pop culture, we're here to chat about hot topics as well as divulge some of the lessons we've learned throughout our married life. For a fireside-style chat featuring some of our favorite stories and some of our favorite beers, join us for Married Under the Influence.

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