Alcohol and Anecdotes

Alcohol and Anecdotes

By Caitlin & MariHistory
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Alcohol and Anecdotes episodes

  • Episode 41: How Do You Like Your Carcinogens?

    In this episode, Caitlin takes us for a spin through the brief but delicious history of Italian pilsners while we drink Resident Culture Brewing Company’s Riding For The Feeling. Mari shares the dark tales of the Palazzo Dario in Venice with a rousing game of Curse Victim or Nah.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 40: Darth Vader Is A Cat Fairy

    In this episode, we celebrate the life of Mari’s beautiful potato, Thor. In honor of our tiny cat god, Caitlin explains the history of mead, focusing on meads very special place in Norse mythology, while we drink The Statement from Schramm’s Meadery. Then, Mari covers cat deities from all over the world.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 39: Humans Are GMOs, Really

    In this episode, Caitlin takes us back to the origins of wine, with a brief overview of Georgian wines and some fun facts, while we drink whatever the hell we want. Then, Mari tells us the kingly tale of Tamar the Great, Georgia’s first and only female king.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 38: Let's Play "Natural Death OR Murdered?"
    In episode 38, Caitlin catches us up on the long, expansive history of one of the world’s oldest grapes, Pinot Noir, while we drink not one but TWO bottles, California’s Murphy Goode 2018 Pinot Noir and Oregon’s The Four Graces 2018 Pinot Noir. Then, Mari fills us in on one of the many complicated and dramatic rulers of Ancient Rome, Agrippina the Younger.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 36: Drink Like an Egyptian - Part I
    Join us for part 1 of our 2 part series on Egyptian beer! In this episode, Caitlin talks about how the Egyptians learned about beer as well as some gods and goddesses and the parts they play in Egyptian brewing. Then, Mari begins the story of what is possibly Egypts weirdest ruler, Akhenaten!
    53 min
  • Episode 35: I'm Not A Science
    In this episode, Caitlin fills our copper cups with the capitalist history of the Moscow Mule. Next, Mari gives us the mysterious details of the story of the most unexpected murder witness. Cheers, nerds!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 34: Shh, Ariana! I'm Thinking!
    Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2022, Caitlin tells us about the under appreciated grape varietal Grenache, while we drink 5G Torres Cinco Garnachas 2016. Then, Mari gives us the scoop on poet and Latin teacher Luisa Sigea de Velasco.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 33: Drunk Monks
    In our last episode of 2021, Caitlin dives into the expansive history of Belgian beers while we drink Allagash Curieux. Then, Mari fills us in on the Castle of La Roche-en-Ardenne, giving us the plot twist we deserve. Cheers and happy new year, nerds!
    56 min
  • Episode 32: Merry Chrysler!
    In this episode, we attempt to spread some holiday cheer! Caitlin fills us up with the rich history and etymology of everyone’s favorite holiday drink, eggnog. Then, Mari fills us in on the untimely demise of Philip of Swabia.
    48 min

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A comedic history podcast hosted by Caitlin and Mari about the origins of booze and other tales. Join us as we drink and laugh our way through the weird parts of history. Cheers, nerds!