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Crime and Time on the Rocks
by Crime and Time on the Rocks
A true crime and history podcast featuring an amazing cocktail related to our stories.
Episodes
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Bronx: Happyland Fire/Batman and Bill
While drinking the Bronx we talk New York. Shelley describes the tragic Happyland nightclub fire while Bekah discusses the origins of Batman and the man behind him. Drinking: The Bronx 2 oz gin ¼ oz dry vermouth ¼ oz sweet vermouth 1 oz orange juice 2 dashes orange bitters Orange slice Pour all...
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Churchill: Winston's Heritage/Churchill's Spy Files
While sipping on the smoky cocktail, Bekah examines Winston Churchill's heritage including his parents Jennie Jerome and Lord Randolph. Shelly opens the files of Churchill's spy legacy. Drinking: Churchill 1.5 oz. scotch whisky .5 oz. sweet vermouth .5 oz. orange liqueur .5 oz. fresh lime juice...
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Rock 'n' Rolla: Payola Scandal/Woodstock Fesitval
While sampling this rockin' drink, Shelley examines the "payola" scandal of the 50's and 60's while Bekah describes the original Woodstock Festival. Drinking: Rock 'n' Rolla 1 ½ oz. high proof bourbon 1 oz. apple juice ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. maple syrup ¼ oz. allspice dram 2 dashes angostura...
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Capricorn: The Zodiac Killer/Ben Franklin and Astrology
While sipping on the fruity, bourbon-forward Capricorn, Shelley examines the high profile Zodiac Killer case. Bekah explores Benjamin Franklin's love of astrology and how it contributed to the date of our nation's independence. Drinking: Capricorn 1 oz. bourbon ½ oz. apricot brandy ½ oz. lemon...
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Hearst Martini: William Randolph Hearst/Patty Hearst Kidnapping
In a clear case of tailoring a drink to a topic we wanted to talk about, Bekah examines the fascinating life of William Randolph Hearst. Shelley details the kidnapping of Patricia "Patty" Hearst and the subsequent events that took place. Drinking: Hearst Martini 2 oz. dry gin 1 oz. vermouth 1…
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Creole Scream: Madame LaLaurie/Marie Laveau
This Creole version of Crime and Time has us talking about the infamous Madame LaLaurie and the fascinating Marie Laveau. Thank you to listener James for the drink suggestion. Drinking: Creole Scream 1 ⅓ oz. light rum ⅔ oz. dry vermouth 1 dash Angostura bitters ⅓ oz. grenadine Mix the rum,...
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Guillotine: France's Reign of Terror/The Vampire of Dusseldorf
After trying this strange cocktail, we talk guillotines. Bekah gives a summary of France's Reign of Terror, while Shelley examines the infamous Vampire of Dusseldorf. Drinking: The Guillotine 1 oz. Mezcal ¾ oz. Scotch Whisky ¼ oz. Banana Liqueur ¼ oz. Honey Syrup Lemon Peel Pour all ingredients...
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The Journalist: Yellow Journalism/Vlado Taneski
After a major recording snafu, we talk journalists. Bekah explores the rise of "yellow journalism" while Shelley explains the horrible case of Macedonian journalist Vlado Taneski. Drinking: The Journalist ¾ oz. gin ¼ oz. dry vermouth ¼ oz. sweet vermouth ¼ oz. orange curacao ¼ oz. lemon 1 dash...
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Astronaut: Lisa Nowak/The Mercury Seven
Space. The final frontier. That's what we're talking about. Shelley talks about the much covered story of astronaut Lisa Nowak and her obsession gone wrong. Bekah gives a rundown of the Mercury 7 astronauts. Drinking: The Astronaut 1 oz. Light rum 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. lemon juice Dash of passion…
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Hurricane: 5 Historical Hurricanes/Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
While drinking the famous hurricane cocktail, Bekah talks about five hurricanes that changed history. Shelley retells the account of Rubin "hurricane" Carter and his supposed wrongful convitiction. Drinking: HURRICANE 2 oz. light rum 2 oz. dark rum 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. orange juice ½ oz.…
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Southside: The Southside Strangler/Pullman Company Town
While enjoying a lovely Southside cocktail, Shelley tells the not so lovely story of the Southside Strangler. Bekah explores George Pullman's vision of a utopian company town. Drinking: The Southside 1.5 oz. Gin infused with butterfly pea flower .75 oz. fresh lemon juice .75 oz. simple syrup 8-10...
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Coco Chanel Martini: Andrew Cunanan/Coco Chanel
While sipping a luxurious cocktail, the gals talk fashion. Shelley details the downward spiral of Andrew Cunanan culminating in the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace. Bekah takes a look at the fascinating fashion icon Coco Chanel. Drinking: Coco Chanel Martini 3 oz. coconut vodka 1 oz....
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Blarney Stone: The Blarney Stone/Murders on Blarney Stone Way
While trying to enjoy the Blarney Stone cocktail, Bekah details the history of the Blarney Stone and myths surrounding this iconic rock. Shelley describes the tragic murders of Texas DA Mike Mclelland, his wife Cynthia, and Prosecutor Mark Hasse and their connection to Blarney Stone Way.…
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Long Island Iced Tea: Defeo Murders/The Last Long Island Witch Trial
While putting back a few long island iced teas, Shelley explores the origins of the Amityville Horror story with the brutal murders of the Defeo family. Bekah details the bewitching of Elizabeth Gardner and the subsequent witch trial. Drinking: Long Island Iced Tea .5 oz. vodka .5 oz. rum .5 oz....
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Mint Julep: Kentucky Derby/Fanfreluche Kidnapping
While sipping on a refreshing libation, the gals talk horse. Bekah gives us the definitive (for us) history of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Shelley outlines the successful kidnapping of Secretariat's mother Fanfreluche. Also, we open a fan gift from our awesome listener Justin!!...
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Paloma: Pepsi Paloma/Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Shelley enlightens us on the "Soft Drink Beauties" of the Filipino film industry and the sad life of Pepsi Paloma. Bekah examines the life of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and his push for Mexican Independence. Drinking: The Paloma 2 oz. Tequila 4 oz. Grapefruit Soda ½ oz. Lime Juice Salt for rim Rim…
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Corona Sunrise: Carlotta of Mexico/Juan Corona
While trying the 2021 drink of the summer, Bekah heads south to talk about the strange and interesting former queen of Mexico while Shelley talks about a hometown serial killer. Drinking: Corona Sunrise 1 bottle Corona Extra 1.5 oz. Tequila 1.5 oz. Orange Juice .5 oz. Grenadine Lime Wedge Drink…
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Kentucky Buck: The Tansy Book Heist/Bloody Monday
The girls sit back and talk Kentucky. Shelley examines the hilarious Tansy Book Heist as made famous by the motion picture "American Animals," while Bekah takes a look at a dark day in Louisville known as Bloody Monday. Drinking: The Kentucky Buck 2 Strawberries, hulled .5 oz. simple syrup 2 oz....
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Margarita: Kiki Camarena/Rita Hayworth
While sipping a classic, Shelley tells us about the heroic and tragic story of Kiki Camarena. Bekah details the fascinating life of starlet Rita Hayworth. Drinking: MARGARITA 1.5 oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. orange liqueur .5 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice Salt for rimming Lime wedge Salt your…
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Royal Hawaiian: Queen Lili'uokalani/Death of Jane Stanford
Sipping on a new twist on an island cocktail, we go back to Victorian era Hawaii. Bekah recounts the life and times of Queen Liliuokalani while Shelley describes the last days of Jane Stanford. Drinking: The Royal Hawaiian 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 Gin 1 oz. pineapple juice .5 oz. fresh lemon juice .5...
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Income Tax: Infamous Tax Cheats/The History of the IRS
While sipping on a festive tax day cocktail Shelley enumerates famous tax cheats and illustrates why you shouldn't mess with the IRS. Bekah takes it to another level and explains the reasons and foundation of how the Internal Revenue Service was formed. Drinking: Income Tax Cocktail 1 1/4 oz..…
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Grasshopper: Aesop/The Golden Grasshopper
We whip up a tasty minty concoction and talk grasshoppers. Bekah, after a short interlude about grasshopper swarms, talks about the author of famed fable The Ant and the Grasshopper. Shelley tells the story of the theft of the famous Golden Grasshopper of Faneuil Hall in Boston. Drinking: The...
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Dale Evans: Spade Cooley/Dale Evans
We sip on a delightful cocktail named after a delightful woman. Shelley recounts the horrendous murder committed at the hands of star Spade Cooley. Bekah brings us back to the lighter side with the life of remarkable Dale Evans and her life married to cowboy Roy Rogers. Drinking: Dale Evans 2 oz....
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Manhattan: 1830s NYC Disasters/Sid & Nancy
We get gritty and talk about "the City." Bekah describes Manhattan's most disastrous decade. Shelley talks about the deaths of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious. Drinking: The Manhattan 2 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey ½ ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Maraschino cherry Combine whiskey,...
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Yale Cocktail: John Hinkley Jr./Skull & Bones Society
Kicking it Ivy League style with the Yale Cocktail! Shelley talks about John Hinkley Jr. and his connection to Yale through actress Jodie Foster. Bekah digs deep into the either fraternal order or secret cabal known as the infamous Skull & Bones Society. Drinking: The Yale Cocktail 2 oz. dry gin…
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Lavender Lemon Drop: Lavender Doe/The Lavender Menace
While sipping on this lively citrus and botanical cocktail we talk all things lavender. Shelley explores the fascinating story of "Lavender Doe" and how a group of web sleuths ultimately identified her. Bekah takes on the women's lib movement with the important and interesting tale of the…
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Peanut Butter & Jelly: George Washington Carver/Peanut Butter Jailbreak
We drink Shelley's favorite sandwich. Bekah talks about the fascinating and inspiring George Washington Carver. Shelley gives us the zany tale of a jailbreak that happened with the help of peanut butter. Drinking: Peanut Butter & Jelly Martini 2 oz. Skrewball Whiskey 1 oz. Chambord Shake the...
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Frose: The Long Winter, 1880-1881/The American Beauty Murder
Brrr...we are frosty! Drinking a frozen Rose and talking about cold days and cold hearts. Bekah describes the winter of 1880-1881, one of the harshest in recorded history. Shelley tells the story of Kristin Rossum and the American Beauty style murder. Drinking: Frozen Rose
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Cape Cod: History of Cape Cod/Lady of the Dunes
We are exploring Cape Cod. Apparently most Americans are within driving distance, so Bekah recounts the history of the cape. Shelley talks about the unsolved Lady of the Dunes case. We snack on some Cape Cod brand chips. Drinking: Cape Cod Vodka Cranberry Juice Squeeze of Lime Mix according to…
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Rising Sun: Japanese Heian Royal Court/the 300 Million Yen Incident
While sipping on the rising sun, we both harkened back to Japan. Bekah talks about the decadent, poetic, and emo court of Japan. Shelley gives us another heist with the 300 Million Yen incident. Drinking: Rising Sun 1.5 oz mezcal ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz maraschino...
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Empress Gin & Tonic: Catherine the Great, part 2/The Empress Sisi Jewel Heist
Bekah wraps up her in-depth two part story on Catherine the Great. Shelley tells the story of a very brazen heist of the Empress Sisi Star. Drinking: Empress Gin & Tonic It's a gin and tonic, use Empress Gin and add your tonic of choice.
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Empress Gin Sour: Disappearance of Marie Empress/Catherine the Great part 1
After getting numerous targeted ads for Empress Gin, we dive head first into some fascinating ladies. Shelley talks about the mysterious disappearance of actress Marie Empress while Bekah gives us part 1 of her examination into the incredible life of Catherine the Great. Drinking: Empress Gin…
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Dragon's Heart: Dungeons & Dragons Murders/Dragon Myths
Dragon's are one of the most common mythological creatures. Shelley tells the tales of murders that have been attributed to the popular role playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. Bekah examines the many myths surrounding dragons and their possible explanations. Drinking: Dragon's Heart 3 lime wedges…
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French 75: Carlos the Jackal/The French Flour Wars of 1775
While fancy-sipping some French 75 in beautiful Waterford Crystal Flutes, Shelley describes the life and times of infamous terrorist Carlos the Jackal. As a bonus she also recounts the time famed cyclist Eddy Merckx was punched during the Tour de France. Bekah talks about one of the lesser-known...
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Citrus Champagne Punch: Muhammad Ali/Lemons and the Sicilian Mafia
We talk boxing and mafia in this episode while sipping on Champagne Citrus Punch. Bekah explores the history of Cassius Clay and his evolution into Muhammad Ali. Shelley explains how the lemon industry gave rise to the mafia in Sicily. Drinking: Champagne Citrus Punch 1/2 oz. ruby red grapefruit...
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Greyhound: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping/Greyhound Racing
The drink is a little bitter and so are our stories. Shelley tells the harrowing tale of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping which changed the lives of dozens of children forever. Bekah explores the history of the greyhound as a dog breed and examines the legacy of racing and betting that the dog is...
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Endless Summer: Historic Heat Waves/Murf the Surf
On this last weekend of summer we drink the Endless Summer we talk heatwaves. Bekah recounts some historic heat waves that shaped how we deal with excessive heat to this day. Shelley tells the story of Jack Roland Murphy, or 'Murf the Surf.' Drinking: ENDLESS SUMMER 1 oz gin 1 oz pineapple juice…
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Spruce Goose: The Spruce Goose/Clifford Irving
While sipping on this sea plane inspired cocktail, Bekah talks about Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose. Shelley details the elaborate scheme to forge an autobiography of Hughes by writer Clifford Irving. Drinking: Spruce Goose 1 ½ oz gin ¾ oz honey ¾ oz lime juice ¼ oz angostura bitters 2 oz tonic…
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Dark and Stormy: Bermuda Triangle/Natalie Wood
We go dark with the Dark and Stormy cocktail. Bekah gives us a brief history of the island of Bermuda, ghost ships, shipwrecks, and the Bermuda Triangle mystery. Shelley examines the timeline of events that led to Natalie Wood's death and the aftermath including naming Robert Wagner a person of...
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Spaghett: The Spaghetti House Siege/Lucrezia Borgia
It's summer, we're drinking Spaghett. Shelley talks about London's infamous Spaghetti House Siege while Bekah examines the fascinating life of Lucrezia Borgia. Drinking: Spaghett 1 bottle of Miller High Life (The Champagne of Beers) 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Lemon Juice Pour out approximately two…
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Toilet Water: The Gold Toilet Heist/History of the Toilet
While enjoying the refreshingly blue concoction, we talk toilets. Shelley recounts the strange story of the gold toilet heist and other lesser known toilet heists, while Bekah examines the very important history of the toilet. Drinking: Toilet Water 2 oz. vodka 1 tsp. Triple Sec 1 oz. blue…
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Smith and Wesson Cocktail: The James-Younger Gang/The Shotgun Bandit
While drinking the Smith & Wesson Cocktail, the girls talk guns. Bekah discusses infamous Smith & Wesson gunslingers including the famed James-Younger gang. Shelley describes the hidden past of former Smith & Wesson CEO James Minder. Drinking: Smith & Wesson Cocktail 1 oz vodka 1 oz kahlua 2 oz...
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Coffee Cocktail: The Indonesian Coffee Murder/Origin of Coffee and Coffee Houses
Grab yourself a cup of joe and have a listen. Shelley recounts the murder of Mirna Salihin in which her friend Jessica Wongso was convicted. Bekah gives us an early history of coffee and the origins of coffee houses. Drinking: a Coffee Cocktail Add your favorite libation to a hot or iced coffee…
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X-mas Gift Exchange 2019
After suffering a technical issue, we decided to release our super late x-mas gift exchange. So grab yourself a boozy eggnog and give it a listen.
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Whisky Sour: 1811 German Coast Slave Uprising/The Hungarian Whisky Robber
While sipping on a classic whisky sour, Bekah talks about the 1811 German Coast Slave Uprising, which was born out of the sugar industry. Shelley recounts the fanciful true story of Attila Ambrus, the Hungarian Whisky Robber. Drinking: Whisky Sour (Bekah's special recipe) Whisky Powdered Sugar...
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Screwdriver: The Murder of Dawnia Dacosta/History of the screw and screwdriver
Sipping on the classic Screwdriver, the girls delve into the tragic murder of Dawnia Dacosta by likely serial killer Lucious Boyd. They also discuss the fascinating history of one of the world's most versatile fasteners...the screw (and the screwdriver). Drinking: Screwdriver Vodka Orange Juice…
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Coors: The Coors Family/Kidnapping of Adolph Coors III
We record remotely during the stay-at-home order. This time we are talking about the Coors Family. Bekah discusses the fascinating family history, while Shelley describes the tragic kidnapping of Adolph Coors III. Drinking: Coors, The Original Banquet Beer
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Call Me a Cab: Danielle Hudson and Chaz Blackshear/The History of the Cab Industry
While drinking the Call Me a Cab cocktail, the girls discuss the murders of two Houston cab drivers by killer couple Danielle Hudson and Chaz Blackshear, then detail some history of the cab industry. Drinking: Call Me a Cab 6 oz. lemonade 1 oz. vodka 2-3 oz Cabernet Sauvignon Pour vodka into ice...
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Quarantini: Elliot Rodger/Typhoid Mary
While under shelter-in-place orders, we talk quarantine. Shelley talks about the rampage killing by Elliot Rodger, while Bekah goes classic and details the infamous Typhoid Mary. Drinking: Quarantini Just a regular martini but you drink it alone at home 2.5 oz. gin or vodka 1/2 oz. dry vermouth...
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B52 Shot: Boeing's B52 Bomber/America's Broken Arrows
For the first time ever, we take a shot (well kinda). Bekah talks about the development of the workhorse B52 bomber. Shelley recounts tales of lost and exploded nukes throughout the Cold War and beyond.
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