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 31: Let’s Talk About Hot Dog Burps

In this episode, Caitlin gives us some insight on a relatively new grape, Petite Sirah, while we drink Petite Petit from Michael David Winery. Then, Mari gives us some...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 30: You Better Be Good, Kids…Or You’re Gonna Get Stolen!

In our latest episode, Caitlin lays out the chemistry and history of lager beers while we drink Elder Pine Brewing’s Ji-Biru Japanese Style Lager. Then, Mari gets us in...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 29: He Wanted to Art Artistic Art!!!

In our latest episode, Caitlin covers the numerous accounts on the origins of the gin Martini, while we drink ours extra dirty. Next, Mari gives us a tour of...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 28: Speaking of Pterodactyls…

In this episode, Caitlin gives us the rich and silky history of merlot, while we drink Winc Wine Club’s 2020 Tempo Vero. Then, Mari tells the tale of French...

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Alcohol & Anecdotes | Episode 27: TikTok Fart Hacks are a Load of Bunk

In our newest episode, Caitlin puckers up as we talk about what makes sour beers sour, and drink Oceans and Orchards from TrimTab Brewing. Mari brings a Flemish cryptid...

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