Alcohol & Anecdotes

Hosted ByCaitlin Leigh & Mari Harloe

A comedic history podcast about the origins of booze and other quirky tales.

Welcome to Alcohol and Anecdotes! It’s a history podcast hosted by Mari Harloe and Caitlin Leigh.

Every week we do a deep dive into the origins of booze and other quirky tales from around the world. Join us as we drink, laugh, and have a great time discussing some of our favorite topics.

Thank you so much for listening! Cheers, nerds! 🍻


All Episodes

Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 21: Bitter Almonds is What Arsenic Tastes Like!

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a tour through the many terroirs of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris while we drink Prismus Pinot Grigio from Winc Wine Co. Next,...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 20: Don’t Get Sugar Free Soda…It’s Not Worth It.

In this episode, Caitlin enlightens us with the history of Czech pilsners while we drink Mesto Czech Pilsner from Torch and Crown Brewing Company. Next, Mari tells the sorrowful...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 19: Oh Crappé!

In this episode, Caitlin takes a turn telling us about how Screwdrivers came to be while we sip on a combo of Kettle One and Simply orange juice mixed...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 18: A Couple of Judgements of Paris

In this episode, Caitlin shares the story of The Judgment of Paris, the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting. Mari tells the tale of the original Judgment of Paris, the Ancient...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 17: That is TOO MUCH TITTY!

Part Two of a two-part series on cider, Caitlin gives us a rundown on how cider is made while we enjoy a mixed 6-pack from Wild Terra. Mari treats...

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