In this special episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Jim Henson’s “The Witches“. As we mark the 34th anniversary of its release on August 24th, our hosts take a deep dive into this classic film.

Tune in as Karen and Greg embark on a magical journey through the world of witches, discussing the film’s captivating story, memorable characters, and iconic visuals. To enhance the experience, we’ll also be crafting a “Formula 86” cocktail, a potion inspired by the film’s story.

Don’t miss this enchanting episode as we celebrate the enduring legacy of “The Witches” and discover why it remains a beloved favorite for audiences of all ages.

Formula 86 Cocktail

• 1 shot Jägermeister
• 1 shot peach schnapps
• 3 shots cran-grape juice
• 1/2 shot lemon juice
• 2 generous dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

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2. If drinking straight up, freeze a martini glass ahead of time.
   
3. When ready, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all of the ingredients.
   
4. Shake until completely chilled, and pour into your cold martini glass.
   

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A Brief Synopsis: While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, young Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula. When they find that Luke has overheard, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and the hotel manager, Mr. Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

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• Roald Dahl’s source novel is discussed.
  
• Dr. Karen tells us a little about diabetes.
  
• How easy is it to train mice?
  
• Karen tells us about the association between black cats and witches.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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