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Arsenic Culture

Arsenic Culture

Welcome to Arsenic Culture, a podcast and video covering hard to get items where we tell you if they"re worth the trouble and cost of tracking them down. Co-hosted by Matt and Jason.

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All Episodes

40:38

Is Bourbon Dead? | Ep. 131

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2025/08/15

From limited-edition bourbon to highly anticipated rye, these are the whiskey releases still to come in 2025 that you’ll want to know about before they hit the shelves. Matt, Jason, and Jordon break down the bottles we’re most excited for, why they’re worth your attention, and which ones might disappear fast once the hype hits. Whether you’re a collector, a casual drinker, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this list covers the upcoming whiskeys that could define the rest of 2025’s dri...

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26:09

Whiskey Lovers, Mark Your Calendars | Ep. 130 Preview

Arsenic Culture ·

2025/08/13

From rare bourbon drops to anticipated rye releases, these are the whiskeys still to come in 2025 that you need to know about. In tomorrow’s episode, Matt, Jason, and Jordon cover: 🥃 The bottles with the most hype 🥃 Which releases are worth chasing, and which to skip 🥃 Why some will vanish before you ever see them on shelves Whether you’re collecting or just looking for your next pour, this list will keep you ahead of the curve. #WhiskeyReleases #Bourbon2025 #ArsenicCulture

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31:41

Booze, Billionaires, and Bulls**t: The Celebrity...

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2025/08/08

From George Clooney’s billion-dollar tequila to Kendall Jenner’s controversial 818, celebrity booze brands are everywhere. But do people actually like them or are we just buying whatever fame tells us to? In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew dive into the psychology of celebrity liquor: what works, what fails, and what it says about us as drinkers. From Casamigos to Aviation Gin, from LeBron to Jay-Z, we break down which brands feel legit and which are just liquid lifestyle LARPing. #cel...

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37:51

We Tried a Bunch of RTDs So You Don’t Have To | Ep. 128

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2025/08/06

Canned cocktails are everywhere now: on shelves, in coolers, and in your buddy’s hand at the pool. But are they actually good... or just the new hard seltzer scam? In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew run through a lineup of ready-to-drink cocktails and decide once and for all: is it convenience, or is it crap? We taste test Long Drink, On the Rocks, Atomic Boss, and more while breaking down why RTDs are blowing up, who they’re really for, and which ones you should avoid at all costs. Brut...

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20:44

Bottle Chasers: Why We Collect Booze We Never Drink |...

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2025/08/01

Why do we spend hundreds, or even thousands, on bottles we might never open? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of liquor collecting, hype culture, FOMO, and the way booze becomes a status symbol. Whether you're building a bunker of bourbon or flexing limited-edition tequila, there's more to it than just what's in the bottle. From the thrill of the hunt to the trap of identity signaling, Matt, Jason, and Drew break down why collecting bottles is more emotional than logical…and...

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22:13

The Death of the Dive Bar: Is It Really Over? | Ep. 126

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2025/07/30

Are dive bars going extinct? In this episode, we pour one out for the sticky floors, jukeboxes, and crusty charm of America's best (and worst) drinking holes. Matt, Jason, and Drew dive into what really makes a dive bar, whether they’re being replaced by $18 cocktail lounges, and why these gritty, neon-lit spaces still matter. From cheap beer to barstool therapy, this is a love letter to the dive bar culture that's slowly fading away. Let us know your local favorite—or the nastiest dive you’...

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24:13

What Do You REALLY Owe the Bartender? The Tipping...

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2025/07/25

Tipping: everyone has an opinion, but no one agrees. Are you tipping too much? Not enough? And what do you actually owe your bartender? We dive into the weird rules, unwritten etiquette, and the psychology of tipping in bars and restaurants. From under-tipping horror stories to debates on whether tipping culture has gone too far, we break it all down with our usual unfiltered take. What's your rule when it comes to tipping? Let us know in the comments. #tippingculture #bartenderli...

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23:19

The Bourbon Secondary: Killing the Culture or Keeping...

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2025/07/23

The bourbon secondary market: love it or hate it, it’s not going anywhere. Some say it keeps rare bottles moving and rewards collectors. Others say it’s ruining drinking culture, pricing real fans out, and turning whiskey into Wall Street. We dig into whether the secondary market is helping or hurting bourbon culture, what it means for casual drinkers, and if brands secretly love it. What do you think, is flipping bottles killing the fun, or just part of the game now? Drop your take in the co...

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17:00

Tyrnilambic Baie d'Argousier: Cantillon Goes Wild...

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2025/07/18

Cantillon’s Tyrnilambic Baie d'Argousier is sea buckthorn in a lambic, and it’s as funky and legendary as you’d expect. Spontaneously fermented, aged in dusty barrels, and loaded with tart, citrusy berries, this one’s a cult classic for a reason. #Cantillon #SeaBuckthorn #Lambic https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

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16:12

Edward Dando: The Oyster Thief Who Didn’t Give a...

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2025/07/16

Ever heard of a man so committed to eating for free that he made it a full-time job and a criminal record? Meet Edward Dando, the 19th-century Londoner who scammed his way through more oysters than a hangry TikTok influencer with a seafood sponsorship. In this Spill, we dive into the (surprisingly well-documented) life of a dude who got drunk, smashed shellfish, stiffed the bill, and then asked for more, like some kind of Victorian-era Chad. Was he a folk hero? A chaotic grifter? A man with a...

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33:47

How a Monk’s Wine Became Scotland’s Most Feared...

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2025/07/11

What happens when monks, caffeine, and alcohol collide? Buckfast Tonic Wine has been called "wreck the hoose juice" for a reason, and we’re here to find out why. From its bizarre monastic origins to its unholy connection to Scottish street crime, this stuff has serious lore. Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the story behind Buckfast while getting way too excited about glass shards, caffeine-soaked riots, and whether this wine is technically… wine. #Buckfast #TonicWine #AlcoholLore https://www...

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12:02

What the Hell Is Sciacchetrà? The Sweet Secret of...

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2025/07/09

In this Spill, Matt surprises Jason with a bottle of Sciacchetrà: a rare, golden, sweet dessert wine made on the cliffs of Cinque Terre, Italy. It’s fermented from sun-dried grapes, aged by tradition, and produced in such tiny quantities it’s practically liquid folklore. We break down the ancient passito method, the grueling cliffside harvest, and how this cult-status wine became protected by Italian DOC laws. Bonus: Matt’s wife Kendra brought this bottle back straight from Italy, so this ep...

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25:18

The Fire That Burned a City and Killed No One...

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2025/07/04

In 1875, a warehouse in Dublin’s Liberties district exploded into flames, igniting more than 5,000 barrels of whiskey and unleashing a river of fire through the streets. But the fire itself didn’t kill anyone. The whiskey did. This episode dives into the wild true story of the Dublin Whiskey Fire, where: 🔥 Streets flowed with flaming booze 🍺 Locals scooped whiskey with boots, hats, and porringers 🧠 Firefighters used manure and gravel to stop the blaze 💀 Thirteen peop...

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15:46

The Bourbon Strike You Never Heard About (But Should...

Arsenic Culture ·

2025/07/02

In 2021, one of the biggest names in bourbon, Heaven Hill Distillery, was at the center of a massive labor strike that shook the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon industry. In this Spill, Matt and Jason dig into how the strike started, why nearly 420 union workers walked out, and what was really at stake: healthcare, overtime, family time, and the soul of bourbon itself. What seemed like a simple contract dispute turned into a six-week showdown between tradition and corporate growth. We’ll break d...

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27:38

The Bootlegger King Who Killed His Wife and Got Away...

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2025/06/27

George Remus made millions bootlegging during Prohibition, lived like Gatsby, married a woman named Imogene, then murdered her in broad daylight. The kicker? He defended himself in court…and walked free. This episode of Arsenic Culture dives into one of the wildest real-life crime sagas in American history: 💰 The “King of the Bootleggers” 🚘 A high-speed car chase through Cincinnati ⚖️ A murder trial featuring self-defense, insanity pleas, and stickpins 💔 Betrayal, re...

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13:33

The Cult of Dirty Soda: From Mormons to KFC | The Spill

Arsenic Culture ·

2025/06/25

Welcome to the sweet, syrupy, slightly unhinged world of Dirty Soda: a drink that somehow combines Diet Coke, coconut syrup, cream, and religious guilt. In this Spill, Matt and Jason break down how a Mormon workaround for coffee and booze turned into a national flavor phenomenon, complete with TikTok trends, sugar bombs, and yes… KFC’s Peaches & Cream Mountain Dew. We dive into the Utah roots of chains like Swig, explore the absurd combinations people swear by, and try to figure out why ...

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30:06

Arsenic Bread: The Hong Kong Mass Poisoning Scandal |...

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2025/06/20

In 1857, nearly 10% of Hong Kong’s European population was poisoned by bakery bread laced with arsenic. Was it political sabotage, racism-fueled hysteria, or just one hell of a bakery blunder? In this episode, we dive into the chaos of colonial paranoia, courtroom drama, and the wild trial of Cheong Ah-lum, a baker who offered to behead himself and his entire family in court. 🔥 Exploding tensions from the Opium Wars 🥖 Mass poisoning, bizarre trials, and wrongful banishment When imper...

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14:46

The Man Who Wouldn’t Die: The Insane Story of Michael...

Arsenic Culture ·

2025/06/18

Let’s get this out of the way: Michael Malloy should not have survived. But somehow, this Irish-born New York City drunkard became the most hilariously unkillable man in Prohibition-era history. In this episode of The Spill, Matt, Jason, and Kendra unravel the unbelievable tale of Michael Malloy, a man so dedicated to booze, and so impervious to death, that he turned a murder plot into a months-long disaster for the people trying to kill him. We're talking poisoned drinks, gas chambe...

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28:32

Oregon Liquor Scandal: Inside the Bourbon Hoarding...

Arsenic Culture ·

2025/06/13

Oregon’s liquor agency was caught hoarding rare bourbon for themselves, and you won’t believe how deep the favoritism and sketchy behavior went. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra break down the OLCC scandal, the shady bourbon allocation system, and what it reveals about liquor politics in America. Are these “rare bottle lotteries” actually rigged? Is government-run alcohol distribution the lesser evil? And most importantly… should we start our own damn club? Drop a...

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13:04

What Is Pisco? Chile and Peru’s Booziest Feud | The...

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2025/06/11

Welcome to another episode of The Spill, where Arsenic Culture dives deep into the boozy drama behind Pisco, a brandy-like spirit that's at the center of a long-standing rivalry between Peru and Chile. Matt, Jason, and Kendra sip, squabble, and sort through history, origin myths, and flavor notes to figure out: who actually owns Pisco? If you've ever wondered what makes Pisco different from brandy, why South Americans take it so damn seriously, or whether the Pisco Sour is Peruvian or Chilea...

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