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Welcome to Vodkabulary: the podcast all about man’s greatest invention: the alcoholic beverage. Each week Lorna and Adam are going to expand their vodkabulary and delve deep into the history of a different cocktail, try their hand at making it and finally, deliver their verdict! Caution: they may or may not get slightly drunk and they may or may not swear.

Vodkabulary


    • Oct 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    SERIES 3 REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 84:44


    Let's go team! Not just another episode. Another episode that will excel, another episode to be great. Listen and SHINE!!!!!! Enjoy our final episode on GIN! We give you the low down on 10 of the greatest gin cocktails so you can make an informed decision!!!!!! Enjoy and we will see you back for SERIES 4!

    ITS THE FINAL GIN DOWN! - The Gin Sling is our final episode of series 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 61:52


    Can you believe we are at the end of series 3?! because we can not. This episode we introduce the long awaited MERCH! along with many many laughs as per USUAL! Enjoy and make sure you are up to date ready for the series REVIEW!

    English Garden... don't we sound posh! (don't be fooled by the cocktail title!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 59:20


    Adam almost starts a new podcast venture for us! - Having finally played X- factor on the wii, we give it a review. We get, get get, on the floor with Cher Lloyd. Head back in time with our old mobile devices while discussing the ANOTW topic! - and it wouldn't be complete without an anicdote from the pregnancy book, and hilarious text messages between Lorna and Adam! Join us here and on Instagram @thevodkabularypod - dont forget to rate, review and subscribe! Thanks, Lorna and Adam x

    This is ... THE BEES KNEES! Far superior to the Snakes hips...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 54:18


    This week we create a wonderful cocktail called the Bees Knees! We are 3 episodes in on this recording session so expect a lot a drunken singing, mispronouncing of words (just a normal day for Lorna). Richmond is clearly fed up of our ****and we FINALLY get ready for the X Factor. Not without first wishing our wonderful jingle creator a very happy 30th birthday!

    A CLASSIC! Gin & Tonic! - Bubbles, garnish and Kylie's Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 65:14


    Join is this week where we cast our minds back to the sad event of the passing of our Queen and how we celebrated her. Whisk Tyra Banks off on a shopping trip while trying to still cure our after effects from COVID in alcohol news of the week. Of course... we get really angry at Keith McNally as per usual, all wrapped into a neat little bow that is.... Kylie Minogue! Follow us on instagram @thevodkabularypod Enjoy!

    Floradora! - Donations to 'Yousef' are welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 52:45


    This week we explore the history of the Floradora cocktail - and for once, there are no arguments on its origin! Find out what we think along side the ever popular 'Alcohol news of the week!' where a pub starts a new way to donate money to Ukraine!... but its not as generous as they planned! But do not PANIC - Fireman Sam will come and save the day! Enjoy! - #cheers @TheVodkabularyPod

    The Gimlet - Do you consider yourself a 'Jack Sparrow'?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 47:20


    This week we get tired of wasting GIN! So make sure you listen in order to preserve yours for the best cocktails out there! We hate on Arnold Clark ( just helping you save even more money instead of paying£120 for a bulb :| *straight face emoji*) but BIG UP HALFORDS! Find out what could happen to you if you eat something you shouldn't! And of course, only download Twitter if you are wanting to track an element. @TheVodkabularyPod #fire

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    The Negroni: Is Orange Pith a suitable name for your child?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 64:33


    We have been MIA for a couple of months! But weeeee'rreeee back! This week we bring you the Negroni, tune in to find out where this interesting little cocktail came from, our verdict and of course the return of Alcohol news of the week! Packed with the standard crazy topics that range from cat ghosts and orange pith to what you shouldn't name your unborn children! Enjoy!

    A Swift Half #3: peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 37:34


    In this episode, Adam explains how he's going to make millions on Vinted (he's currently on £14), Lorna explains how she's going to make thousands on eBay with a Brexit 50p, Adam has an existential crisis, you receive a fish update and, finally, "This is Lindsay". Follow us on Instagram @thevodkabularypod for more!

    The Gin Fizz: Making cocktails with three-year-old pre-Covid water.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 48:29


    This episode is UNHINGED. (PA PA PA PA PA). We cover the following topics: the woman: Linda, 'causin' a heatwave', Adam's appearance on national TV being humped by a dog, fires on the M1, Mount Tibidabo, Lorna's night in a 'prison cell', drinking alcohol at the barbers', 'YES, I KNOW I'M HOMELESS!', travelling to the barbers in a headwind, the yellow beanbag and, finally, the perils of drinking 3-year-old pre-pandemic water. It's an absolutely wild one. As always, follow us over on Instagram @thevodkabularypod

    A Swift Half #2: Decaying arms and haunted clowns....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 38:24


    It's another swifty! In this bonus episode we discuss Lorna's smelly arm, coat theft, devastating headline Dewsbury bingo news, messaging strangers, and while Adam walks 500 miles, and his clowns could be walking 500 more! This is all tied together in a neat bow. And that neat bow is Steve: the man without a home. As always, find us on @thevodkabularypod on Instagram! See you soon!

    The Tom Collins: In me mum's car scrolling through Vine (not TikTok!) with toilet water beer. Yep.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 60:36


    In the much-anticipated second episode of the third series (all about gin!), Lorna and Adam grapple with an absolute classic: the Tom Collins! Along the way, they have an in-depth reflection on the state of the world's sustainability efforts, reminisce about the world of Vine and discuss the escapades of Ekin-Su, Luca, Gemma and Andrew from Love Island. Licked a tit or whatever. As if that wasn't enough, we discuss Tiffany Pollard, Pooja and the death of David Gest. As always, you can join the fun and shenanigans over @thevodkabularypod on Insta!

    A Swift Half #1: Run-ins with the NHS and the music of Delta Goodrem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 31:46


    We can't be bothered editing every week because life is too busy but we also recognise that our star power cannot be hidden from the public any longer. Therefore, we bring to you…. A SWIFT HALF! This is the Vodkabulary after-show where we just talk shit together for as long as Zoom will let us. As usual, find us in the usual place on Instagram @thevodkabularypod

    The Bramble: Rylan and his mum (us) get lairy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 52:13


    Welcome BACK to Vodkabulary... Are you ready to beGIN? In this series (we can't believe we're on the 3rd series), we are all about the juniper delights of gin. In this episode, Adam and Lorna learn about the history of and attempt to make a classic: the Bramble. On the way, expect discussions about Slimming World, salt and vinegar Squares, My Favourite Murder, S Club 7 (poor Paul) and a cod called Rod. It's a wild one and we could not be HAPPIER to be back. As always, make sure to follow us over on the Insta @thevodkabularypod. And buy our merch: www.vodkabulary.teemill.com

    The Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri - Let's share a VK with Queen Liz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 47:38


    It's the end of the rum series and in this episode, Adam and Lorna dive into a variety of topics including but not limited to: the X Factor game on the Wii (again!), expensive strawberries, Queen Elizabeth's alcohol intake, the wondrous land of Batley, first night's out and the cocaine industry. It's a lot, as usual, folks! Buckle up! Please follow us over @thevodkabularypod for more shenanigans.

    The Pina Colada: Pirates of the Caribbean and A Smelly Wetherspoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 45:46


    Follow Adam and Lorna to the sandy beaches of San Juan in Puerto Rico where they learn all about the origin of their national cocktail - the pina colada! Was it the invention of a plucky hotelier or a deep, sunken, pirate secret?! There's only one way to find out! Dive into this episode and all will be revealed. Also, we talk about a Wetherspoons in Plymouth that smells like poo. As usual, please follow us on Instagram @thevodkabularypod for all of the shenanigans. SHE - NAN - I - GANS.

    The Spice 75 – ooh, la, la, so festive, so Christmas (feat. Crag Spring Water)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 51:33


    In this episode, Adam and Lorna welcome their first guest, Doran, from Crag Spring Water and learn all about his surprise discovery, the importance of being discerning with water and his green business philosophy. We also chat lots of shit. As always, please find us over @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for all the shenanigans.

    The Coco Fizz - Are you coco fizzing with excitement?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 49:47


    In this episode we discuss: Mercedes theft in Wales, turds in the swimming pool, incessant lying and chunky sperm all while testing the Coco Fizz. It's one of the lesser known drinks, ladies, gentlemen and everyone in between, so join us to discover all there is to know about it! As always, please join us over @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for all the shenanigans.

    The Cuba Libre: Not perfect (just like your sex life!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 53:01


    In this episode, we drink a rum and coke with a fancy name, learn all about the fight for Cuban freedom (this is an absolute stretch), read some pretty savage online reviews and finally cast our verdict on this basic, basic, cocktail. We also learn about Lorna's absolute SAGA with various contact lens companies (and Argos). BUCKLE IN, LADS! As always, follow us over @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for all the shenanigans.

    The Dark & Stormy: Will we get sued?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 60:04


    Join us this week pals... you won't be disappointed! Surprise guest singers! Discussions on petrol and ICE shortages. We welcome thieves, including ourselves (a little bit awkward) , in alcohol news of the week.  All this fun, and much much more, as you educate yourselves on the Dark and Stormy cocktail! ....... How how does Ryan Reynolds fit into this? Listen to find out! 

    The Zombie: ZOMBIE, ZOMBIE, ZOMBIE - IE -IE - Happy Halloween!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 54:26


    Are you ready for a Halloween special episode?!  Alcohol news brings you a man that goes missing for 4 DAYS!  Do you have a Zombie apocalypse plan?  Learn how Lorna believes she could have shortened the pandemic ADDITIONAL Halloween drink with the Zombie brain shot!  And so much more..... small extra treat for those that listen till the very end ;) MUAHAHAHAHAHA

    The Mai Tai: Is our love history? Naaaah!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 57:42


    Join us this week friends for the Mai Tai episode! As always, a cocktail and a history, but did you know there is a SONG?!  How would you cope with an alcohol ban in Alcohol News of the Week? What is better, owning a Tiki Bar OR! a popcorn maker? All these topics and so much more! EXTRA special almost 1 hour long special! (Because Lorna doesn't know what she's doing......and has edit this episode....) ENJOY EVERYONE! 

    The Hurricane: a drink with the X Factor?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 43:15


    Are you ready to RUMble?! In this week's episode, we expand our vodkabulary further and explore a New Orleans favourite – the hurricane! As well as an EXCITING update about the parcel of land in Lorna's garden, we learn about where this famous cocktail comes from, a Wetherspoons STAR and discuss all things X Factor (RIP). We have to wonder if Simon Cowell himself would approve of this drink… As always, you can find us over at @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for more shenanigans. Cheers!

    The Mojito: slap your mint, slap it real good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 52:52


    We are BACK and better than ever! Let's get ready ready, let's get ready ready, let's get ready to RUMble! That's right... Series 2 is all about the rum! In this episode of alcohol-based discovery, we delve into the history of the famous mojito cocktail! From the shores of Cuba with Sir Francis Drake to an online forum with DJTurnItDown, we try to learn the DOs and DON'Ts of mixing the famous minty libation. On top of this, we discuss Australia's decision to limit the amount of alcohol available to their scientists in the Antarctic and Lorna's quest for soda water.

    The Series 1 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 50:57


    In the series 1 finale, Adam and Lorna finally record in the same room together and relive some of the highlights of their vodka journey. Scores are changed and the pornstar martini receives the redemption it deserves. Lay back, grab your fave cocktail and let the auditory waves wash over you! Cheers! As always, find us for more shenanigans on Instagram @thevodkabularypod

    The Caipirovska

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 38:35


    In this episode, Lorna attempts to master words in various languages, the pair discuss visiting Benidorm and read through an absolutely insane story about how a man's life was saved by a caipirovska while visiting the Caribbean via the Mediterranean. Wild. As always, follow us on @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for all the extra shenanigans! Much love.

    The Vodka Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 32:21


    In this episode, Lorna and Adam try the vodka martini, discuss putting olives where they are not meant to be and uncover secrets courtesty of the Land Registry. As always, follow us over @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for more shenanigans!

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    The French Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 38:11


    In this episode, Adam teaches Lorna how to pronounce frog in French, we learn all about Keith McNally and their friend Paul provides the most ridiculous jingles you've ever heard. As always, you can find us over on Instagram @thevodkabularypod for more shenanigans.

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    The Moscow Mule

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 37:19


    In this episode, Adam and Lorna learn all about the life and times of Jack, John and Sophie, cicchetti and how the planets have aligned once more. We hope you enjoy! As always, you can find us @thevodkabularypod on Instagram for further shenanigans.

    The Woo Woo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 35:29


    In this episode, we learn where the woo woo comes from, discuss the love-making habits of sims, Jacqueline's wild night out at Mecca Bingo, hair removal cream and Lorna is possessed by the spirit of an old woman. Buckle in, folks, it's a wild one! WOO! WOO! As always, find us over on Instagram @thevodkabularypod for all the bantz!

    The Espresso Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 35:24


    In this episode, Adam and Lorna learn all about the surprisingly fashionable and smooth origin story of the espresso martini, share drunken stories involving the famous drink and, yet again, chat about the Tesco Extra in Batley. Featuring a cameo from Richmond, Lorna's dog! As always, find us on Instagram @thevodkabularypod for all the bantz.

    The Pornstar Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 43:42


    Welcome to Vodkabulary: the podcast all about man's greatest invention: the alcoholic beverage. This week, it's the pornstar martini! In this episode, Adam and Lorna learn all about the background to the famous cocktail while covering MANY topics, including but not limited to: Scooch (Flying The Flag), Ping Pong the fish, loving pornos, licking passion fruits and the Benidorm legend herself, Sticky Vicky. As always, you can keep up to date with ALL the shenanigans over on our Insta @thevodkabularypod. Happy drinking!

    The Harvey Wallbanger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 37:56


    In this episode, things get a bit wild. Lorna and Adam discuss 'dipping my tongue in it', Katie Price, The Cramp Twins, 'Giuseppe sausage' and lots, lots more. Join them both as they learn a little bit about the history of the Harvey Wallbanger and get to grips with the concept of Galliano. As always, you can find them over on Instagram: @thevodkabularypod. Come say hello!

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    The Appletini

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 41:50


    In this episode, Adam and Lorna make an appletini, become gradually more and more drunk, talk about a man called David from West Hollywood, and summer deals from Morrisons! Also, Lorna can't wait to have things in her mouth. As always, catch us on Insta @thevodkabularypod for all things cocktail!

    The White Russian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 41:11


    Welcome to the first episode of Vodkabulary! In this episode, we are making white russians - what a creamy, milky, treat! Or is it? Join us at our virtual bar where we will be chatting away (topics include: the history of the white russian, lambrini, curdling, cats and an accusation of theft) and giving our final verdict on this slightly bizarre cocktail! Make sure to follow us @thevodkabularypod on Insta for all the updates!

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