Espresso Martinis & Mayhem: Reviewing Shuga’s, Cults in Manitou & Pop Culture Drinking Games with the Skin Pen Queen of Colorado

In this episode of The Takeout Podcast, we’re checking out #3 on Chad’s Colorado Springs restaurant list — Shuga’s.Joining us is local entrepreneur Natalie, also known as the SkinPen queen, who stops by to hang out, sip espresso martinis, and talk about life as a business owner in Colorado Springs.Naturally, things get a little chaotic. We discuss the lore of cults in nearby Manitou Springs, dive into some real-life stories, and play a round of Pop Culture trivia that may reveal more than intended.Somewhere along the way, we also attempt to make espresso martinis… using a baby bottle as a measuring cup, which feels very on brand for this podcast.As always, we’re recording in Colorado Springs, trying local takeout spots, and letting our unofficial third co-host “Chad” (aka ChatGPT) write the show. It’s part social experiment, part entertainment, and very millennial-core — built on friendship, girlhood, and chaotic dinner conversations.Dinner comes with drama. 🍸