Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 8!

This week, my sister Kirrah joins me to explore Chicago’s explosive Red Summer of 1919. We unpack the racial tensions that triggered Eugene Williams’ death, discuss the violence that erupted after, and connect how these historic struggles reflect the political divides we still grapple with today. 

The poison in this episode is the Crooked Cowboy.

If you want to drink with us, you will need bourbon, ginger beer, grapefruit juice and maple syrup.

The recipe for the Crooked Cowboy is as follows:
2 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Grapefruit juice
1 tbsp Maple syrup
Ginger Beer

Shake the bourbon, grapefruit juice and maple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a cherry.

Enjoy!

Sources:
“A Few Red Drops” by Claire Hartfield  - https://a.co/d/h7qn6eI

I watched PBS's "The Future of America's Past - Red Chicago" S2 -EP 3 - https://www.pbs.org/video/red-chicago-ma2ihu/

DuSable Museum's Troubled Waters Exhibit - https://dusablemuseum.org/exhibition/troubled-waters-chicago-1919-race-riot/

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 7!

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the twisted road of the Happy Face Killer: a long-haul trucker who turned America's highways into his hunting grounds. False confessions, a trail of dead women, chilling letters signed with a...Happy Face? Weird much?

The poison in this episode is the Blackberry Bourbon Smash.

If you want to drink with us, you will need bourbon, mint, blackberries, ginger beer, lemon juice and maple syrup.

The recipe for the Blackberry Bourbon Smash is as follows:

2 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Lemon juice
1 Fresh Blackberries
1 tbsp Maple syrup
Fresh Mint 
Ginger Beer

In a cocktail shaker, muddle a sprig of mint with fresh blackberries and maple syrup. Add ice, bourbon, and lemon juice and shake well until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a mint sprig, a fresh blackberry, and a lemon wedge.

Enjoy!

Sources:
“The Happy Face Murderer: The Life of Serial Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson” by Jack Smith - https://a.co/d/gMu1irT

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 6!

She's back! After a long break, my sister, Kirrah rejoins the poddy as we take a deep, emotional dive into the tragic and haunting case of Andrea Yates. We unpack the events leading up to that fateful day, and the deeper mental health struggles that were overlooked. It's a heavy episode, but having her back makes it a little lighter...and it's my BIRTHDAY! So...let’s get into it..

The poison in this episode is the Fleur de Paradis.

If you want to drink with us, you will need gin, elderflowe liqueur, orange bitters, grapefruit juice, champagne, lemon juice and simple syrup.

The recipe for the Fleur de Paradis is as follows:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 dash orange bitters
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 oz grape fruit juice 
• 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur
• Perrier-Jouet Champagne, chilled

Pour ingredient in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and top with champagne. 

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Are You There Alone?: The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates” by Suzanne O'Malley
https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-There-Alone-Unspeakable/dp/0743466292

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 5!

In this episode, Sal and I dive into the chaos surrounding the 448-page and 187-page Mueller reports — the one that breaks down Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 election and the investigation that shook up American politics.

The poison in this episode is the Whiskey Sour.

If you want to drink with us, you will need bourbon whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup.

The recipe for the Whiskey Sour is as follows:

• 1 ½  oz bourbon whiskey
• 1 oz lemon juice
• ½ oz simple syrup

Pour lemon juice, simple syrup and bourbon whiskey in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled. Fill with ice and strain into a cocktail glass!

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election, Volume I​ & II”
https://www.justice.gov/archives/sco/file/1373816/dl?inline=

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 4!

Join me as I dive into the mysterious events of the Battle of Los Angeles—a strange, high-intensity event that took place on the night of February 24, 1942.  Was it really a Japanese attack, or something else entirely?  I will explore the theories, the cover-ups, and the lasting questions surrounding this infamous, bizarre episode in U.S. history.

The poison in this episode is the Saints of LA.

If you want to drink with me, the recipe for the Saints of LA is as follows:

• 2 oz silver tequila
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves
• A splash of club soda
• Lime wheel, for garnish

Muddle basil leaves in a shaker, then add ice, tequila, lime juice, pineapple juice, and agave syrup. Shake for 15 seconds, strain into a highball glass with ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!

Sources:
“The Battle of Los Angeles: The History of the Notorious False Alarm that Caused an Artillery Barrage over California during World War II"- https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Los-Angeles-Notorious-California/dp/1725973669?utm_source=chatgpt.com

“History's Greatest Mysteries - S 5 E 7 The Battle of Los Angeles"- https://play.history.com/shows/historys-greatest-mysteries/season-5/episode-7

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 3!

Back with a Black History Month Episode!

In this episode, I'll be talking about the 1977 Martin Luther King Jr Investigation Report report detailing the FBI investigation efforts and the Office of Professional Responsibility Task Force's attempts to correct the original report. Better late than never! Let's dive in! Sip!

The poison in this episode is the Crimson King.

If you want to drink with me, the recipe for the Crimson King is as follows:

• 1 oz rye whiskey
• 3/4 oz Campari
• ½ oz Punt e Mes Vermouth
• 1/4 oz Heering cherry liqueur
• 1 barspoon coffee liqueur
• Garnish with a grapefruit twist

Pour all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir with a spoon. Garnish with a grapefruit twist!

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records"
https://apnews.com/article/trump-jfk-mlk-rfk-assassination-files-e92f89d694eb55c595175f71a72cb5bc#

King in the Wilderness (HBO MAX)
https://www.hbo.com/movies/king-in-the-wilderness

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 2!

Back from the Brink: I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God Returns!

Back from taking a mental health break after the 2024 election, I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God is back! In this episode, Me and Sal will dive into the chaos surrounding the newly released Jack Smith 174-page report detailing the investigation into President-Elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This will be my only political episode this season...so, buckle up, buttercup and welcome back!

The poison in this episode is the Moscow Mule.

If you want to drink with us, you will need vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.

The recipe for the Moscow Mule is as follows:

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• Garnish with a lime wedge

Pour lime juice and vodka in a copper mug (or glass) with ice, fill glass with ginger beer, and stir with a spoon to mix. Garnish with a lime!

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Final Report of the Special Counsel Under 28 C.F.R. § 600.8" - by Special Counsel Jack Smith
 https://www.justice.gov/storage/Report-of-Special-Counsel-Smith-Volume-1-January-2025.pdf

Stopping the Steal Documentary (HBO)
https://www.max.com/movies/stopping-the-steal/53fdf5df-5db7-42ca-b99c-0f45840dbd15

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 1, Part 2!

We’re back! So let's continue one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history: the Black Dahlia murder! Join me as we dive deep into the twisted story of Steve Hodel and his investigation into his own father, George Hodel—a man Steve believes was responsible for the brutal slaying of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia. This episode explores the chilling clues, dark secrets, and tangled web of crime, conspiracy, and corruption that surrounds this decades-old mystery!

The poison in this episode is the Black Dahlia.

If you want to drink with me, you need vodka, Angostura bitters, lime juice, simple syrup, and black currant liquer.

The recipe for the Black Dahlia is as follows:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz black currant liqueur
• 1 oz simple syrup
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 1 dash of bitters
• Garnish with a black cherry

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and enjoy while we dig into the dark corners of Los Angeles’ most notorious cold case.

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Black Dahlia Avenger: The True Story" by Steve Hodel - https://a.co/d/32ODk5F

Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - https://open.spotify.com/show/5pi39okDAFEW9h9d3iA9Z1

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Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 1, Part 1!

Happy Halloween!

We’re back with Season 3, and kicking things off with one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history: the Black Dahlia murder and it's a two-parter! Join me as we dive deep into the twisted story of Steve Hodel and his investigation into his own father, George Hodel—a man Steve believes was responsible for the brutal slaying of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia. This episode explores the chilling clues, dark secrets, and tangled web of crime, conspiracy, and corruption that surrounds this decades-old mystery!

The poison in this episode is the Black Dahlia.

If you want to drink with me, you need vodka, Angostura bitters, lime juice, simple syrup, and black currant liquer.

The recipe for the Black Dahlia is as follows:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz black currant liqueur
• 1 oz simple syrup
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 1 dash of bitters
• Garnish with a black cherry

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and enjoy while we dig into the dark corners of Los Angeles’ most notorious cold case.

Enjoy!

Sources:
“Black Dahlia Avenger: The True Story" by Steve Hodel - https://a.co/d/32ODk5F

Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - https://open.spotify.com/show/5pi39okDAFEW9h9d3iA9Z1

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode Twenty!

We made it to the end of another season! Thank you for supporting this podcast and allowing me to share these stories with you all. I'm truly grateful. On today's episode, I'll be talking about Rodney Alcala, the Dating Game Killer!

The poison in this episode is the Old Cuban.

If you want to drink with me, you need rum, Angostura bitters, lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaves and champagne.

The recipe for the Old Cuban is as follows:
2 ounce of champagne
1 1/2 ounce of Rum
1 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce lime juice
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
6 mint leaves

Muddle the mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice in shaker.  Combine rum and bitters with ice.  Shake ingredients until chilled and double strain (use two strainers) aka fine strain into a coupe glass.  Top with champagne.

Enjoy and see you on Halloween for Episode 1 of Season 3! :)

I read  “The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders" by Stella Sands - https://a.co/d/8x8S8OO

The full YouTube video of the 1978 "The Dating Game" clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL0Xy6TCeus

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