This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Dram-o-cracy - Sample four premium, unreleased single barrels from the award-winning Finger Lakes Distilling in this exclusive, insider, tasting experience led by president Brian McKenzie. Set in the Spiegeltent at happy hour, guests will sip, savor, and learn about the whiskey-making process—then cast their vote. The winning whiskey will be laid down and bottled as the official 2026 Fringe Whiskey. Bold spirits, expert guidance, and a Fringe twist: at Dram-o-cracy, every sip—and every vote—counts.

Venue: Spiegeltent

Time: 9/19 @ 5pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/dram-o-cracy

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This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John

Experience the magic of Elton John like never before with Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John—a youthful, high-energy tribute that’s as fun as it is unforgettable! Led by a dynamic band of next-generation performers, PF delivers a show bursting with vibrant style and soaring harmonies. Whether you're a lifelong fan, or discovering Elton's magic for the first time, this show invites everyone to sing, dance, and celebrate all night long with the music that unites generations.

Venue: The Hochstein School: Hochstein Performance Hall

Time: 9/11 @ 8:15pm, 9/12 @ 7pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/philadelphia-freedom-a-tribute-to-elton-john

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Joe Bean Roasters

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This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about!

Guest: Glen Tickle Tries to Be a Person

When comedian Glen Tickle made a list of ways to try to be better at comedy, he realized the list was a combination of personality flaws, bad habits, and neurodiversity. If Glen is going to become a better comedian, he'll have to first become a better person. Which seems hard actually. That list and the ways he has tried to address it have shaped his current hour of standup in a way he wasn't expecting, but here we are.

Venue: CenterStage Theatre at the JCC: JCC Ballroom Stage

Time: 9/18 @ 8pm, 9/19 @ 9pm, 9/20 @ 6pm, 9pm

Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/glen-tickle-tries-to-be-a-person

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Joe Bean Roasters

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