Learning with Liquor

This week we uncork the process of wine making and the difference between old world and new world wines. I'm joined by William Ibenthal and James Harrington, who bring their wine industry expertise to the show and also bring some bottles for us to drink on.

This week your host, Bobby D, discusses the current state of the show and the hope for the future.

This week we take a look at the history of Russia from 1876-1924. I'm joined by Gabby Orego and Riley Meure, they join the show to help us understand the end of the Romanov Dynasty and the Communist Revolution.

This week we get mathematical as we dive into the life and impact of the Italian mathematician Fibonacci. I'm joined by William Ibenthal, a wine connoisseur who helps us understand Fibonacci and takes us on a tangent about Italian wines.

This week we go off leash as we get into the roles and aspects of Dog Training. I'm joined by Megan Chapman who brings her expertise as a dog trainer to teach us about these fluffy creatures.

We get spooky this week as we carve out the history and traditions behind Halloween. I'm joined by CJ Hicks, who has brought some of her own personal ghost stories to the show. Join us as we unravel the mystery of Halloween and tales of ghosts!

This week we take on a more obscure topic, Worldbuilding, the concept of developing a setting for a story to take place in. Some of our favorite stories in movies, books, shows, and video games take place in a world built from scratch.

This week we unbox the history and impact of board games on human history. I'm joined again by a friend of the show who is a lover of board games, Sam Berry.

The Coaster Cuzzies, Caleb Johnson and Dan Seutter ride in to talk everything about Roller Coasters. Join us as we roll through the history of how these rides came to be and discuss the Cuzzies love and knowledge of Roller Coasters.

This week we delve into the contentious history of the region that became Israel. Katie Luchen joins the show to bring her intimate knowledge of living in Israel to help us understand the people who inhabit it and history of the area.

This week we discuss the symbiotic relationship between dogs and humans. Sam Berry returns to the show to bring his experience and learned knowledge of dog ownership and the joy and pitfalls it brings.

Amanda Arnold returns to the show this week to discuss the origin of language and how it evolves over time. We'll dive into the diversity in culture tied to language and how language shapes the way we think about the world.

Audiophile, Hollis Wilhoit joins me to paint the picture of Vinyls resurgence today after its fall to CDs and digital media. We also dive into the beginning of audio recording and how Vinyl Records came to be.

Eric Nagle, an Irish historian and fellow whiskey drinker joins the show this week. We go on a journey through the history of Ireland and Celtic culture. Join us as we don our kilts and drink like Irishman.

This week we grind down the topic of Coffee to learn about the history and production side of this popular beverage. I'm joined by Spencer Thompson who brings a cup full of industry knowledge to teach us the way, and fellow non coffee drinker Connor Eastman to join the fun.

Richard Wostal brings his drink making prowess to the show this week to talk cocktails. We ask an try and answer the question "is there a perfect cocktail?", join us as we discuss the science and artistry behind mixology.

Sam Berry joins the podcast again this week to get down with the sickness, and take a dive into the Antonine Plague and the Spanish Flu of 1917. Join us as we drink this Pandemic away.

Connor Eastman joins me this week to talk about acting, theater, and the history behind it all. He brings his experience as a preforming actor, to teach us less sophisticated folk how its done.

Sam Berry and Mike Foster return to the podcast to talk about some of the most infamous Crime Lords throughout history. We'll dive into the lives of Jefferson "Soapy" Smith, Tony Bananas, and Maria Licciardi.

Amanda Arnold stops by for a drink this week to discuss our The National Park System and how it came to be. Join is on this liquor ride through Yosemite, Yellowstone, and more!

My good friends Sam Berry and Mike Foster join me this week to talk about Martial Arts Forms that you've likely never heard of. We're talking Dembe, Bokator, and many more, we'll find out how some of the world kicks ass!

Our first episode! I'm joined by Sam Berry to talk about the history behind Opium and LSD. We know this episodes a little sloppy, but isn't that true of all the best things in life?