Episode 39: Humans Are GMOs, Really
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
23 Feb 20221h 27min
Episode 38: Let's Play "Natural Death OR Murdered?"
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
2 Feb 20221h 19min
Episode 37: Drink Like an Egyptian - Part II
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
26 Jan 20221h 17min
Episode 36: Drink Like an Egyptian - Part I
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
19 Jan 202252min
Episode 35: I'm Not A Science
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
12 Jan 20221h 2min
Episode 34: Shh, Ariana! I'm Thinking!
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
5 Jan 20221h 1min
Episode 33: Drunk Monks
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
29 Des 202155min
Episode 32: Merry Chrysler!
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
15 Des 202147min
