This week, Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat look back at Weezer's 1994 debut, commonly referred to as "The Blue Album," take swigs of Jack Daniel's, and play America's favorite fast food game show "What's My Order." Along the way, the core four are distracted by the ice cream maker guy in EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the upcoming election, "solo polyamory," and …

Pat is back! The core four return for a super-sized episode, drinking LULZ Apple Cinnamon Hard Seltzer and some mystery beers courtesy of Dan. They dive into Sponge's latest release, 1994, and discuss the best and the worst of the HALLOWEEN franchise. Along the way they are distracted by haunted houses, adult education, sex in your twenties, and Mi…

This week, Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by returning champion, Metal Dave. He brings over some Voodoo Ranger pumpkin ale to discuss a favorite record of his, Stone Temple Pilots' debut album, CORE. Along the way, the gang gets distracted by adult learning, Chinese food, Burger King, and Indinana.…

Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by friend and one of the six DoM listeners, Wyatt! The episode's focus is Marcy Playground's 1997 self-titled debut but along the way, the crew gets sidetracked by hot dogs, fast food architecture, AI yacht rock covers, Sexyy Red's lipgloss line, and baby oil.

Ashley, Dan and Mike are joined by Nick Stankus as they look back on SPORTS from Huey Lewis & The News and take down cheap margaritas and Coors Banquet.

The core four is back, throwing down a 30 rack of Busch Light Peach & 99 Shots (they have more than bananas today). They discuss No Doubt's 1995 breakthrough album TRAGIC KINGDOM, chow down on Burrito Station, and play America's favorite game show, WORLD'S BEST DADDY. Along the way they are distracted by old girlfriends, a lost phone at the airport…

Ashley, Mike, and Pat are joined by longtime friend and DoM listener Jon McLaughlin as they dive into 2003 PERMISSION TO LAND, discuss WOLVERINE & DEADPOOL, and get distracted by Canada, HOWARD THE DUCK, Wisconsin Dells, and Chicago radio of the past.

Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into the 1974 album BAD COMPANY by British supergroup Bad Company and get distracted by the Windy City Thunderbolts and far too much Double Oaked Woodford Reserve.

Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by the south side's favorite cougar Kristin as they plan on discussing the 20th anniversary of the release of The Killers' seminal album HOT FUSS but are distracted by the local cement ponds, bedding, and hockrotica.

Ashley, Mike, and Pat are joined by Metal Dave as they deep dive into Motley Crue's "grunge" record from 1997 and discuss the Western bars in Beverly, and dish on their favorite (and in some cases least favorite) pizzas pies.Door SGS Productions

Ashley, Dan, Mike, & Pat are back in the basement discussing their favorite bars that no longer exist, diving into the CLUELESS soundtrack, and playing Drinks On Monday Password! Along the way they get distracted by Twisted Tea Bomb Pops, ice cream, and McDonald's breakfast.

Ashley, Kristin, and Mike discuss the hottest memes of the week with the Taylor Swift inspired "you wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me" and would you rather be trapped in the woods with a man or a bear.

This week, Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by KV as they dive into NSYNC's 2000 "revenge record" NO STRINGS ATTACHED. They also look back on all the fast food they ate this week and discuss some of their favorite Google reviews. Along the way, they are distracted by Cinco De Mayo, the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef, Degrassi, and prom.…

Ashley, Mike, and Pat return from 115 Bourbon Street to lay out their thoughts on Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.

Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into Lit's 1999 release A PLACE IN THE SUN and Mike recounts his trip to Exxotica. Along the way, they get distracted by Bourbon Street, Rumchata, and gyros.

It's Rex Manning day so Ashley, Mike, and Pat intend to talk about EMPIRE RECORDS but are quickly sidetracked by stories from Chicago Ridge Mall and pine on the lack of good dance clubs.

This week, Ashley, Dan, Mike, and Pat dive into Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER while sucking on the new Gin & Juice canned cocktails from Dr. Dre and Snoop. They also take a look at the ROAD HOUSE remake, as well as ROAD HOUSE 2: LAST CALL. Along the way they get distracted by their wild weekend and wrestling.…

This week, Ashley, Dan, Kristin, and Mike have every intention of talking about the possibility of Aaron Taylor Johnson as the new James Bond but get distracted by broccoli, the many service industries, and pharmaceuticals.Door SGS Productions

Ashley, Dan, and Mike are joined by KV as the foursome look back at Hanson's 2000 release. They also dive into BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, AI artwork, and take the Light Beer challenge. It's another supersized episode you don't want to miss.Door SGS Productions

The gang drinks what's left in the fridge and discusses fast food...again.Door SGS Productions

We're back with the Heinekin Silver as we discuss the Oscars, Katie Britt, Olivia Rodrigo's 2023 album GUTS, the 2023 teen comedy Bottoms, and suck down some adult snack packs.Door SGS Productions

This week the gang ranks SUPERFAST by Dynamite Hack from front to back, drinks Heineken Silver and Johnny Bootlegger, and plays Americas favorite new game show, Drinks on Monday Goes To The Drive Thru.Door SGS Productions

Ashley, Mike, and Dan discuss their recent trips to NOLA and MKE and rank the Super Bowl Halftime Shows of the past ten years while drinking Spotted Cow.Door SGS Productions

Mike, Pat, and Kristin kill time while they wait for Dan to show up...

This week, Dan, Mike, and Pat are joined by Kristin Vanderbilt (no relation) and rank Better Than Ezra's DELUXE from front to back and play America's least favorite game show, YOU DON'T KNOW LYNCH.

After a six-year hiatus, The Strike Team is back! Season Five: The Return kicks off with Dan, Pat, Ashley, and Mike dishing on their worst hangovers, the Stanley Mug and countless fads, and of course 2023's biggest movie, BARBIE. Along the way we get sidetracked by that "go ahead now" song, an Australian kids show, and manicures. We're drinking som…

Today, we’ve got one from the vaults as Mike Vanderbilt talk with Chicago power pop luminary, John Pazdan. Pazdan was one of the founders of Oak Park’s premiere power pop act Pezband in 1971. Pazdan—primarily a bass player—played around town in numerous jazz, rock, and pop outfits including Chicago favorites Off Broadway. This interview was conduct…

The Strike Team is taking the summer off in this week's finale! Dan brings along some Seagrams Wine Coolers and High Life tall boys for this week's $10 Challenge. The team also discuss their favorite beef sandwiches in Chicago, Mike's french fry addiction, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2, the latest from Old 97's and discuss their plans for summer …

Mike and Dan are joined by Ashley from SERVICE INDUSTRY CONFIDENTIAL and Katie from REVENGE OF THE POD PEOPLE for a super podcast team up. The foursome partake in the Dan Lynch $10 Liquor Store Challenge. South Side Eats discuss Raising Caine chicken strips, Petey's Bungalow in Oak Lawn, and Katie recounts the pizza at the Outlook Hotel in Portland…

Mike and Dan are joined by Ashley from SERVICE INDUSTRY CONFIDENTIAL as they drink some of Mike's booze that he brought back from Costa Rica. The gang discusses Kings Of Leon's WALLS album, and the trailer for THE LAST JEDI.

Pat and friend of the podcast Stephen Hoover (You Are What You've Seen) sit down and rap with Sharknado franchise screenwriter Thunder Levin about Star Trek, Highlander, and working with Mario Van Peebles. Thunder also gives the boys some sage like advice about the value of applying constant pressure over an extended period of time and creating you…

Mike & Pat are joined by bartender and shit-talker Carolyn as they discuss NEW JACK CITY and the Cash Me Ousside girl.

Pat's back in the basement and he, Mike and Dan are sucking down some fine reds from Cooper's Hawk. The boys also dive into their favorite new shows of 2017 including 24: LEGACY, LEGION, and RIVERDALE. They also review the latest record from Tommy Stinson and Bash & Pop.

Pat's off getting hitched so Mike and Dan are joined by Kamil, Kailey, and Kamil, the hosts of the brand new podcast, NEVER SEEN BEFORE. The Strike Team dives into erotic thrillers (BODY HEAT and AMERICAN GIGOLO) as well as JOHN WICK and BLURRYFACE from Grammy winners 21 Pilots.

Pat sits down one-on-one with local wise man Rob Bakker to talk about Chicago punk rock, Freemasonry, and the occult. Recorded live on location @ Emmit's Irish Pub (495 N. Milwaukee Ave) during the ass end of 2016. Be sure to check out Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig!

The Strike Team enjoys craft beers from Granite City while they discuss BEWARE THE SLENDER MAN, SPLIT, DEATH RACE 2050, and Sugar's COPPER BLUE.

The Strike Team enjoy Hard Luck IPA from Blue Island Beer, Co., discuss the 1984 cult classic REPO MAN, Blink-182's CALIFORNIA, and play Describe A Movie Horribly.

Dan, Pat, and Mike discuss their favorite films of 2016.

We wrap things up with the final episode of The Empire Strikes Back, Chapter X: The Clash Of Lightsabers

Drinks On Monday Presents The Empire Strikes Back, Chapter IX: Gambler's Choice

It's a freewheelin' show as The Strike Team are joined by friends of the show to discuss WEREWOLF: THE SERIES, RUNNING SCARED and play JAGOFF/NO JAGOFF and FUCK MARRY KILL.

Pat sits this one out as Mike, Dan, and Kristy discuss THE PURGE series and Green Day's REVOLUTION RADIO. The Strike Team also dives into the 2016 election as well as the Chicago Cubs and their World Series victory.