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March 7, 2024

A Damn Fine Cocktail: Drinking Through Twin Peaks - with Starlet Cravens

This week, to close out our month of drinking in media, we decided to do something a little different. To help with this, we are joined by the wonderful Starlet Cravens for a conversation about drinking in Twin Peaks, as wel…
Feb. 28, 2024

Drinking Builds Characters (Part 2) - With Marc Heuck

This week, we continue our discussion of drinks and cinema with the wonderful Marc Heuck! The discussion turns to how drinks can be used to establish setting, as well as characters. We talk about drinking and Tarantino, the …
Feb. 21, 2024

Drinking Builds Characters (Part 1) - With Marc Heuck

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Marck Heuck to continue our month of talking about drinking and cinema! This week, we focus in on cocktails that invented for or only appear on film, and discuss what makes these dri…
Feb. 14, 2024

Stereotypical Drinking - With Jordan Paley

We are still with Jordan Paley as we continue our movie month with a discussion of how drinks can be used to build out characters! From neat whiskey, to champagne, and the ever distinctive bright blue "girly drinks," what do…
Feb. 6, 2024

Drinks on Film - with Jordan Paley

This week, we're kicking off a month long special, taking a look at the intersection of drinking and cinema! And to start off, we've brought back the wonderful Jordan Paley to talk about cocktails that got a boost from appea…
Jan. 10, 2024

Aftermarket Bubbles: The Story of Champagne (Part 2) - featuring Jenz

This week, we finishing ushering in the New Year with our discussion of Champagne! On this extra sized episode, we talk about the regional pride of the Champagnois, how the region fought to protect the uniqueness of their pr…
Jan. 1, 2024

Aftermarket Bubbles: The Story of Champagne (Part 1) - with Jenz

Happy New Year! To kick off 2024, we are joined by our wonderful producer Jenz as we take a closer look at the drink of New Year's celebrations the world over! How did champagne become synonymous with celebrations, luxury, a…
Dec. 25, 2023

Eggnog and the Coquito Conspiracy - with Lydia Neeley

We are once again joined by Lydia Neeley for this festive episode! We take a look at the quintessential Christmas drink that is eggnog, and ask how it became so connected to the holidays, where did it come from, and what exa…
Nov. 29, 2023

Sherry- The Story of Your Auntie's Favorite Drink (Part 2)

This week, we continue our discussion of all things sherry with Bob Gardner! Having discussed the production of sherry, we now turn to its history. Why is sherry so beloved by the British? Why is it so integral to the sherry…
Nov. 22, 2023

Märzen, Merryment, and Munich Nightcap - with Michael Brocklehurst

This week, for the holiday weekend, we're reaching into the vault and releasing one of our nightcaps! Enjoy as we continue our discussion of another fall holiday festival - Oktoberfest! Cocktail Discussed: München Pick Me Up…
Nov. 15, 2023

Sherry: The Story of Your Auntie's Favorite Drink (Part 1) - with Bob Gardner

This week, we are once again joined by the wonderful Bob Gardner to talk about Sherry! We first dive into what sherry is, exactly. How is it made, where it's from, and why it's so unappreciated! Cocktail Discussed: Non Plus …
Nov. 8, 2023

Joie de Eau de Vie - Nightcap - with Sarah and Marko Suput, and Elvis

This week, we're releasing one of our nightcaps from the vaults! Join us as we continue our chat with Sarah and Marko Suput, with an added guest appearance, as we talk about the Rock 12 distillery, fruit brandies, and weddin…
Nov. 1, 2023

Märzen, Merryment, and Munich: The Story of Oktoberfest - with Michael Brockelhurst

This week, we are again joined by Michael Brockelhurst to discuss the largest fall festival in the world- Oktoberfest. We take a look at the festival's history, how it spread across the world, and it's influence on the world…
Oct. 25, 2023

Joie de Eau de Vie with Sarah and Marko Suput

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Sarah and Marko Suput from Rock 12 distillery to discuss their spirits and upcoming projects while taking a deeper dive into the world of fruit brandies! From eau de vies to schnapps…
Oct. 19, 2023

The United Stated of Gin with Lydia Neeley

This week, we are once again joined by Lydia Neeley to talk about the deep roots of gin in America! We dive into the history of American gin, from the first commercial distilleries in North America all the way to today's cra…
Oct. 4, 2023

As American As Apple Cider - with Jake Watt

This week, we are joined by Jake Watt as we take a look into the vast world of cider! We talk about its European origins, its growth, decline, and rebirth, and why you could argue that cider should be seen as the most Americ…
Sept. 19, 2023

The Carcinization Theory of Mead (Part 2) - with Bob Gardner

This week, we are again joined by Bob Gardner as continue our discussion of all things mead! We pick back up by talking about the death and rebirth of mead, covering the rise of craft mead, the Californian origins of the mea…
Sept. 13, 2023

The Carcinization Theory of Mead (Part 1) - With Bob Gardner

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Bob Gardner to talk about what may just be the world's oldest fermented drink - Mead! As can be expected with such a storied drink, we have a lot to talk about on this episode, from …
Sept. 7, 2023

For Every Season A Sangria - With Lauren Nichole

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Lauren Nichole as we take a look at the world of sangria! We explore how this Spanish staple isn't actually so Spanish, how it was used to launder a country's reputation, and how thi…
Aug. 29, 2023

Drinking Death: A History of Peat (Part 2) - With Jarad Coats

This week, we are still joined by Jarad Coats as we continue our exploration of the world of peat! For our second part, we take a look at distilleries using peat beyond it's traditional home in Scotland, talk about the world…
Aug. 23, 2023

Drinking Death: A History of Peat (Part 1) - With Jarad Coats

This week we are joined by Jarad Coats as we take a deep dive into Scotland's iconic peat bogs and discuss all things peat and peated! Where did peat come from? How long has it been there? And why are some people so obssed w…
Aug. 8, 2023

Jamaican Funk Part 2 - With Zack Mitchell, Johnny Latu, and Kendalle Getty

This week, we finish up our discussion of all things Jamaican Rum! Still accompanied by Zack Mitchell, Johnny Latu, and Kendalle Getty, we talk James Bond, the charm of Jamaican distilleries, and Carribean solidarity! Cockta…
Aug. 1, 2023

Jamaican Funk with Zack Morris, Johnny Latu, and Kendalle Getty

This week, we wade into the muck of Jamaican Rum alongside Zack Morris, Johnny Latu & Kendalle Getty! What makes these rums so funky? What even is an ester, and why do these rums have so many? And what is the dirty secret of…
July 26, 2023

Russian Gut Tonic (Part 2) - With Veronica Voss

This week, we are again joined by Veronica Voss to conclude our discussion of kombucha by moving into the modern age! How did kombucha become a go to health food? Did Regan really use it to heal his colon cancer? And who exa…