Alcohol and Anecdotes

In this episode, Caitlin dives into barley wine while sipping on Firestone Walker's 24th Anniversary Blend. Mari hops into the bizarre urban legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

Happy New Year! Thanks for bearing with us through the first couple of busy weeks of the year. We're finally back on track with episode 70. Caitlin warms our bellies with the history of Hot Toddies. Mari crypta-tizes us with the myth of the Crocotta. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin undresses this history of the French 75, a classy cocktail with NYE vibes. Mari nails the complex history of Anne Boleyn, the well-known queen of England, and puts any ideas of romanticizing Henry and Anne to bed. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin sweetens us up with peppermint schnapps, just to bring us down by unwrapping the Bradford sweets poisoning of 1858. Then, Mari goes “hamm” filling us in on the bank robbers known as the Barker/Karpis gang. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin woos us with the history of a sorority-girl favorite, Moscato, while sipping on Fre Wines' alcohol-removed Moscato. Mari gets on their classicist soapbox and talks about the evolving role of Orcus, a Roman god of the underworld. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a free flight to Foynes airport, where Joe Sheridan concocted the Irish Coffee. Mari unfolds the mystery of Mary “Moll” McCarthy's murder and the wrongful execution of Harry Gleeson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin unloads a buttload of farts… err… facts about Russian Imperial Stouts while sipping on Mikkeller Brewing's Castle Black Stout. Mari whips up the dark tale of Countess Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova, also known as the Saltychikha. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a quick rundown on the Gold Rush cocktail and we learn a lot about bees. Then, Mari surprises us with hoaxes from horror author and conspiracy theorist, Edgar Allen Poe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin unravels into the uncertain history of the negroni, given its sudden reemergence into the spotlight (iykyk). Mari offers a spooky season palette cleanser with the empowering story of Anna Maria Mozzoni, the founder of the women's rights movement in Italy. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin zips into the history of Zinfandel while sipping on Cline's 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel. To wrap up spooky szn, Mari takes us on a tour of Maine's haunted lighthouses. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin shakes things up by covering the British navy, Meyer lemons, and sour based cocktails. Mari keeps up on our boat puns with the story of the HMA Eurydice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin uncorks the history of Italy's beloved Chianti while we drink a blend from Libero that you can find and order here. Mari starts off spooky season with a bang, giving us a rundown of Carlo Ginzburg and how he happened upon the Benandanti. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin takes a crack at the history of Scottish and Scotch ales while sipping on Old Chub by Oskar Blues. Mari picks apart the sordid yet doomed romance of Madeleine Smith and Emile L'Angelier and the sensational and contentious murder trial that followed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin shakes thing up with a non-alcoholic beverage by covering the age old tradition of masala chai in India. Mari gives us a tour of Shaniwar Wada, taking us on an adventure of family deceit, murder, and ghost portals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin shares the history of chenin blanc while imbibing the delightful 2021 vintage from Lubanzi. Mari recounts the Zulu tale of the Marriage of the Rain Goddess and how that brought beermaking to Zulu people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin celebrates National Scotch Day by drinking GlenDronach 12 Original scotch whisky. Mari builds the story of the curse of Cardoness Castle. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin whisks us through the history of the whiskey highball while she sips on her own twist on the classic cocktail. Mari attempts to make sense of the mystery of the man from a parallel universe. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin beats the heat with the history of the refreshing Aperol Spritz. Mari takes us down a rabbit hole with the interesting and complex story of Maria Barbella, AKA Maria Barberi. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin dashes through the history of the greyhound cocktail while sipping on her own grapefruit-infused beverage. Mari covers their first poltergeist tale, the Thornton Heath poltergeist, and its medium, Alma Fielding. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin covers the sauvage grape varietal known as Sauvignon Blanc, and Mari takes back their predispositions on most white wines, while we drink Winc Wine Club's Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. Then, Mari covers a few of the many tragedies that occurred at the infamous Cecil Hotel. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin shakes up her routine with the history of Frank Meier and his famous Bees Knees cocktail while we sip on our own renditions of the sweet beverages. Mari gives us a breather with the wholesome story of Solita Solano and Janet Flanner, American writers in Paris during the 1920s. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

Welcome to episode 50! We appreciate you all taking the time to listen to us every week. We are so happy to be hitting this huge milestone, and look forward to bringing you more laughs and tasty drinks. In this episode, Caitlin heads to the races with some history on mint juleps, while we drink plenty of Woodford Reserve. Mari covers the serial killer with many aliases, Barnett Davenport, and his anger fueled crime spree. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin blasts off into the world of schwarzbier, a historic German black beer style, while we sip on Grimm Artisanal Ales' Lithos schwarzbier-style black lager. Mari takes us to a land far far away to explore the mysterious legends of Europe's woodwoses, wild men and women of the forest. Cheers, nerds, and may the Force be with you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin elaborates on the salty sweet history of the summery white wine Albariño, while we drink the 2019 Kentia Albarino. Then, Mari spooks us with some ghostly castle hotels and we play “Guess the Price of a 4 Night Stay in Spooky Hotels.” Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin rides high on the history of humankind and marijuana while we sip on the totally legal Lagunitas The Waldos' Special Ale. Mari huffs and puffs about Jack Unterweger, a serial killer with known victims in four countries and ties to the infamous Cecil Hotel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, our friend Bret joins us for lots of giggles! Caitlin fills us in on a couple of Native American made beverages and we drink Bow and Arrow Brewing's Foederland, a rustic farmhouse ale made with regionally sourced ingredients. Then, Mari tells us the epically courageous story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin breezes through a brief overview of sake while we sip on Ozeki Junmai Sake served three ways. Mari dives into the mysterious story of the underwater Yonaguni Monument while we enjoy Tyku Junmai Sake and Caitlin plays a rousing game of Natural, Manmade, or Aliens. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

For raisins unknown, in this episode, “Caitlin” stumbles through the history of Mexican Lagers while we drink Westbound and Down's The Coloradan. A whole lot of unnecessary acronyms in this one as “Mari” tells us all about Elisa Acuña Rosetti, one of Mexico's first feminists. *Take everything you heard in this episode with a grain of salt* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin shares the worldly history of Malbec while we ignore our hangovers to sip on Terrazos de los Andes' Altos del Plata Malbec. Mari clues us in on the wily history of Argentinian outlaw and folk hero Juan Moreiras. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin spices thing up with the Ukrainian vodka brand Nemiroff, specifically their honey pepper flavored vodka, and we talk briefly about the history of molotov cocktails. Then, Mari takes us on the winding journey that is the Ukrainian folktale known as The Vampire and St. Michael. We played a game of “Where's the vodka made?” (Mari's score? 2 out of 9) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

Join us for part 2 of our 2 part series on Egyptian beer! In this episode, Caitlin treats us with the culture and history of the Egyptian brewing industry. Then, Mari wraps up the weirdness that is the rule of Akhenaten. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin gives us some insight on a relatively new grape, Petite Sirah, while we drink Petite Petit from Michael David Winery. Then, Mari gives us some background on how one of the world's most famous paintings became so well known. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, Caitlin lays out the chemistry and history of lager beers while we drink Elder Pine Brewing's Ji-Biru Japanese Style Lager. Then, Mari gets us in the holiday spirit with a couple of Christmas goblins. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, Caitlin covers the numerous accounts on the origins of the gin Martini, while we drink ours extra dirty. Next, Mari gives us a tour of Albion Castle in San Francisco, California. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin gives us the rich and silky history of merlot, while we drink Winc Wine Club's 2020 Tempo Vero. Then, Mari tells the tale of French author and all around bad ass Charlotte Corday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our newest episode, Caitlin puckers up as we talk about what makes sour beers sour, and drink Oceans and Orchards from TrimTab Brewing. Mari brings a Flemish cryptid into the mix, and gives us the rundown on Old Red Eyes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

For our latest episode, Caitlin gives us the rocky past of American bourbon whiskey while we drink Proof's Harvest Blend by Crooked Furrow. Mari harps on the Harpe brothers, America's first serial killers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, Caitlin attempts to fill us up with the messy history of the Bloody Mary! (Garnishes not included.) Special guest Nick tells us the legend of the witch, Bloody Mary. Happy spooky season, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, Caitlin indulges us with the history of the versatile and noble grape Riesling. To keep the spirit of spooky season going, Mari takes us to Switzerland for the Valais witch trials. Cheers, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In our latest episode, we attempt to say, “Ozapft is!” while Caitlin gives us the rundown on Germany's favorite folk fest, Oktoberfest. Mari reminds us that history can be grim with the story of an Oktoberfest bombing, but keeps the mood from going sour with fun facts. Prost, nerds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin fills our cups to the brim with the salty, sweet, and sour history of the Margarita. Next, Mari gives us nightmare fuel with the story of La Pascualita, the lifelike mannequin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a tour through the many terroirs of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris while we drink Prismus Pinot Grigio from Winc Wine Co. Next, Mari spooks us with the legend of Azzurrina, the ghost of Montebello castle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alcoholandanecdotes/support