A Tap On The Wrist

By A Tap On The Wrist

The scandalous history of alcohol; the people who established it and the crimes committed.... more

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A Tap On The Wrist episodes:

May 04, 2021 71. Snugs In Pubs, Lysol, & Feminine Hygiene
In Episode 71, Vanessa discusses the history of Snugs in pubs, where women would drink in private, and Laura talks about the history of Lysol and how it was used as a birth control method (DISCLAIMER: Do not do this).
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.
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1h 5min
April 27, 2021 70. Faith Seidenberg & Gertrude "Cleo" Lythgoe
This week Laura delves into the controversial past of McSorleys Ale House & their anti women policies while Vanessa explored the history of The Queen of the Bahamas. We highlight a small women owned business Current Cassis! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 7min
April 20, 2021 69. Bartenders & Brewsters (feat. Hashtag History)
In this episode, Laura & Vanessa are excited to welcome Rachel & Leah from Hashtag History as guest hosts! Leah tells us about the “Bessie the Bartender” movement during WWII, and Rachel gives us background on the Goesaert v. Cleary court case, addressing the Michigan law which prohibited women from being licensed bartenders. Then Vanessa jumps in to explore the history of the Alewife trade and its connection to witchcraft imagery.
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 21min
April 13, 2021 68. Pauline Sabin & Helen Morgan
In this episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss two woman who were impacted by alcohol and the change they made on the country. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 10min
April 06, 2021 67. Lydia E. Pinkham & Aqua Tofana
In this episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss how alcohol could be both curative and deadly through an herbal compound called Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound & a poison called Aqua Tofana.
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 24min
March 30, 2021 66. Socialites & Scammers (feat. Tori Telfer)
In this episode, Laura & Vanessa are excited to welcome Tori Telfer as a guest host! Tori tells the story of Wang Ti straight from her new book ‘Confident Women’ and Laura explores the history of Perle Mesta.
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 17min
March 23, 2021 65. The Origins of Alcohol and Veuve Clicquot
In the Season 3 premiere of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the importance of women in the origins of alcohol, as well as the champagne brand Veuve Clicquot!
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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1h 11min
March 16, 2021 64. Re-Release: Ladies of the Wild, Wild West
In honor of Women’s History Month and to get ready for Season 3, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring women. In this re-release of episode 36 of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss woman of the wild west; Madame Mustache & Mary Fields. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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36min
March 09, 2021 63. Re-Release: Women in the Biz - The Agent & the Bartender
In honor of Women’s History Month and to get ready for Season 3, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring women. In this re-release of episode fourteen of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss Prohibition Agent Daisy Simpson and bartender Ada Coleman.
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Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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37min
March 02, 2021 62. Re-Release: Hello, Suckers!
In honor of Women’s History Month and to get ready for Season 3, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes featuring women. In this re-release of the third episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss some powerful ladies of the 1920s: Texas Guinan and Pearl "Polly" Adler. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.
Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey
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55min

FAQs about A Tap On The Wrist:

How many episodes does A Tap On The Wrist have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.