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 66: Measure With Your Heart

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a free flight to Foynes airport, where Joe Sheridan concocted the Irish Coffee. Mari unfolds the mystery of Mary “Moll” McCarthy’s murder and...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 65: The Entire Butt Beer

In this episode, Caitlin unloads a buttload of farts… err… facts about Russian Imperial Stouts while sipping on Mikkeller Brewing’s Castle Black Stout. Mari whips up the dark tale...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 64: The Science Thinking

In this episode, Caitlin gives us a quick rundown on the Gold Rush cocktail and we learn a lot about bees. Then, Mari surprises us with hoaxes from horror...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 63: The Vigilante Nobody Asked For

In this episode, Caitlin unravels into the uncertain history of the negroni, given its sudden reemergence into the spotlight (iykyk). Mari offers a spooky season palette cleanser with the...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 62: Fresh Out Of The Cauldron

In this episode, Caitlin zips into the history of Zinfandel while sipping on Cline’s 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel. To wrap up spooky szn, Mari takes us on a tour...

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