Between the Bottle and the Bullet: Alcohol, Drugs and the Spanish Civil War

In this episode of The Sobremesa Podcast, Alan McGuire speaks with historian Dr. Jorge Marco, author of Paradise in Hell: Alcohol and Drugs in the Spanish Civil War (University of Wales Press).They explore how intoxication shaped the Spanish Civil War. Not just on the battlefield, but in propaganda, gender roles, and moral control. From the image of the “drunken enemy” to the ideal of the sober, disciplined soldier, Marco reveals how alcohol and drugs became tools for defining masculinity, nationhood, and the enemy.If you like what we produce, and want more, please think of contributing and making the podcast sustainable going forward:https://buymeacoffee.com/thesobremey