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Alcohol and Anecdotes

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!

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01:04:52

Episode 51: He Kissed His Soul

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/05/18

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:33:38

Episode 50: Nackolas and the Safety Airbelts

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/05/11

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. --- Support this podcast:

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00:59:48

Episode 49: The OG Regina George

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/05/04

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:25:37

Episode 48: They Were the Monkiest of Monks

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/04/27

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:53:13

Episode 47: You Talkin' 'Bout Shrek?

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2022/04/20

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:16:58

Episode 46: More Like Custer’s Last Fall

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/04/13

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:18:14

Episode 45: The Book of Something Something

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/04/06

In this episode, Caitlinbreezes 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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00:57:16

Episode 44: An April Fool’s Extravaganza

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/03/30

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* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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00:41:23

Episode 43: Thanks For That Existential Crisis

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/03/23

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:17:42

Episode 42: I Don’t Have Any Receipts So It Didn’t...

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/03/16

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) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:08:26

Episode 41: How Do You Like Your Carcinogens?

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/03/09

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:09:55

Episode 40: Darth Vader Is A Cat Fairy

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/03/02

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:27:25

Episode 39: Humans Are GMOs, Really

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/02/23

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:19:41

Episode 38: Let's Play "Natural Death OR Murdered?"

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/02/02

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:17:00

Episode 37: Drink Like an Egyptian - Part II

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/01/26

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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00:52:32

Episode 36: Drink Like an Egyptian - Part I

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/01/19

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:02:36

Episode 35: I'm Not A Science

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/01/12

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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01:01:16

Episode 34: Shh, Ariana! I'm Thinking!

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2022/01/05

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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00:55:38

Episode 33: Drunk Monks

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2021/12/29

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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00:47:18

Episode 32: Merry Chrysler!

Alcohol and Anecdotes ·

2021/12/15

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alcoholandanecdotes/support

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