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History Straight Up
by History Repeatn'
-------------------------------------------------------------------------This is History Straight Up, the podcast where every glass tells a story!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow your time-traveling hosts, Carol Taylor, John N. Daniello and Pete Gallo as they uncover the cocktails, brews, and spirits that shaped cultures, sparked revolutions, and defined eras.From ancient mead halls to hidden speakeasies, History Straight Up dives into the fascinating tales behind history’s most iconic drinks, and the people and events that made them famous.Pour yourself a glass and toast to outrageous stories, legendary libations, and the delicious chaos that happens when history and happy hour mix.
Episodes
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S2, Ep 26: The 90's - The One With Two Hosts
John and Carol take the controls of the time machine as they continue their journey through the decades with a trip back to the 1990s. From the rise of the internet and Y2K to blockbuster movies, boy bands, and unforgettable pop culture, the '90s had it all. Along the way, the duo debate the…
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S2, Ep 25: The 80's - Big Hair, Big Drinks
Our time-traveling trio continues their trek through the decades with a stop in the decade of excess. It was a time of big hair, big dreams and even bigger hangovers. Our time-traveling trio heads to the 1980s, where Aqua Net ruled, MTV changed music forever, personal computers entered our homes,...
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S2, Ep 24: The 70's - Watergate & Wallbangers
Our time travelers return to their journey through the decades and boogie into the 1970s. Welcome to the decade of political scandals, cultural shifts, and unforgettable dance floors. From the Vietnam War, Watergate, and Nixon's resignation to disco fever and the legendary Judgment of Paris wine...
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S2, Ep 23: Cheers to 250 Years!
Happy 250th Birthday, America! Our time-traveling trio heads back to 1776 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by exploring the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, they uncover the story behind the Committee of Five, debate the document's true signing date, and toast...
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S2, Ep 22: The 60's - One Small Sip For Man
Our time travelers continue their trek through the decades with a trip to the swinging '60s. John, Carol, and Pete explore everything from the assassination of President Kennedy and the Moon landing to Woodstock, Beatlemania, and Barbie, all while enjoying cocktails that captured the spirit of…
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S2, Ep 21: The 50's - Martinis & McCarthyism
Our time travelers kick off their journey through the decades of American history with a stop in the 1950s. From the Cold War and the dawn of television to TV dinners and station wagons, they explore the trends and tensions that defined the era, while sipping two iconic cocktails of the decade…
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S2, Ep 20: Close Encounters of the Cocktail Kind
Raise A Glass To Episode 20! John, Carol, and Pete toast their 20th episode with an out-of-this-world journey through America’s long-running fascination with extraterrestrials. Along the way, they sample two alien-inspired cocktails and ask the question: if aliens visited Earth, what would they...
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S2, Ep 19: A Toast From The Trenches
Barrooms, Barracks, and Battlefields John, Carol, and Pete journey through the First and Second World Wars to explore the drinks that helped soldiers cope with life at war. From rum rations and military traditions, they uncover the stories behind wartime drinking while raising a glass to the men...
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S2, Ep 18: The Spirits of Hard Times
Economic collapse, breadlines, and cocktails. Our time-traveling trio head to the Great Depression, a time of hardship, resilience, and creative drinking. Along the way, they explore the era’s cocktails, uncover the lingering effects of Prohibition, and ask whether a well-made drink can offer...
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S2, Ep 17: Opulence & Outrage
Glittering Wealth & Growing Tensions John, Carol, and Pete don their finest as they step into America’s Gilded Age, raising a glass to an era when fortunes soared, inequality grew, and resentment simmered just beneath the surface. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories...
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S2, Ep 16: Landmarks & Libations
Big Ideas, Bigger Drinking Habits. Our time travelers take a field trip through history, exploring iconic American landmarks that rose between 1850 and 1920... an era that also happened to be the nation's golden age of drinking. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories…
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S2, Ep 15: Grapes of Sass
Our time traveling trio head to Bridge Lane Winery in Mattituck, NY to uncork the fascinating history of winemaking with Executive Winemaker Juan Micieli-Martinez. Get ready to discover everything you never knew about wine in this week’s special episode. To learn more about Bridge Lane Winery…
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S2, Ep 14: Listener Questions
In this special episode, our time-traveling trio look back at their past adventures while tackling listener questions. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix. Visit the History Straight Up website…
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S2, Ep 13: Steel, Steam, & Stiff Sips
Our time travelers head to the golden age of innovation to explore the gritty realities of factory life during the Industrial Revolution. Then things take a spirited turn as they sample moonshine while diving into the rise of the Temperance Movement and the fight for labor rights. Pour yourself a...
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S2, Ep 12: Westward Ho!
Covered Wagons, Burlesque, & Whiskey. In this episode, our time travelers head west to explore the harsh realities of life on the American frontier, that is if they don’t die of dysentery first. Along the way, they uncover the surprising comedic origins of burlesque and sip on whiskey cocktails...
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S2, Ep 11: War Dogs
History Straight Up is proud to take part in our first Podcasthon, the world’s largest charity podcast event. In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible mission of Paws of War, an organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and rescue animals in need. We…
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S2, Ep 10: Johnny Appleseed
The Show Hits The Road. Our hosts mark the tenth episode of season two with a road trip to the Riverhead Ciderhouse in Riverhead, NY. Inside the Prohibition Room, they chat with manager Nick Picataggio and head cidermaker Juan Micieli-Martinez about cider making, local history, and sample some...
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S2, Ep 9: The Whiskey Rebellion
War Debts and Angry Farmers. It turns out revolutions aren’t cheap. Our trio dive into the hefty bill left by the Revolutionary War, the whiskey taxes that followed, and the rebellion they sparked, while sampling whiskey cocktails inspired by the era. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they...
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S2, Ep 8: Clandestine Clotheslines
Spies, Secrets and Laundry. Our time travelers head back to the Revolutionary era to uncover the secrets of Washington’s Culper Spy Ring, all while sipping cocktails inspired by the age of espionage. Did they really use invisible ink? And what did laundry have to do with spying? Listen to find…
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S2, Ep 7: Red, White and Boozed
Presidential Pours This Presidents’ Day, our time travelers raise a glass to the commanders in chief by sampling the favorite cocktails of past presidents. Along the way, they uncover surprising facts about America’s early leaders, and debate the proper way to serve an Old Fashioned. Pour…
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S2, Ep 6: Victorian Valentine's Day
Love and History Are In The Air. Our hosts celebrate their first Valentine's Day special, by traveling back to the Victorian era to uncover the surprising origins of the holiday. Their journey takes an unexpected turn as they sample popular drinks of the time and reveal some "strange" facts about...
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S2, Ep 5: Pirate Party at the Fort
Pirates, Forts, and an Open Gate. Our hosts discuss the Battle of Fort Salongo and the rebels who slipped across the Long Island Sound into Connecticut, while sipping a historic punch that might just be their best yet. Were these rebels really pirates? And did our trio finally find a cocktail…
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S2, Ep 4: Triumph at Ticonderoga
Cannons, chaos, and contested ground. In this episode, our time-traveling trio explore the most fought-over square footage in the nation while sipping on a classic cocktail, The Stone Fence. Find out why everyone wanted this small fort and the big role it played in American history. Pour yourself…
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S2, Ep 3: Treasonist Toasts
The British are Coming! Our time travelers recount Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and dive into the real story of the night that sparked a revolution, while raising a glass of George Washington’s favorite drink. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts...
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S2, Ep 2: Taverns & Tipsy Traitors
Drunk patriots, rum drinks, and a revolution brewing. Our time-traveling trio sample popular colonial-era rum drinks while exploring the drunken chain of events that pushed the Loyal Nine to start the Boston Tea Party. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and...
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S2, Ep 1: The Pilgrims, Beer and More Beer
This season our time travelers stumble through 250 years of American history, and the drinks that got us through it! Season Two kicks off with our time travelers heading back to the days of the Pilgrims, where beer played a much bigger role than the history books ever mentioned. Get ready for a...
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Bonus Episode - Toast to New Year 2026
Our hosts raise a glass to the New Year and the start of Season Two with three celebratory drinks. Along the way, they play a round of Fact or Fiction, explore the history of champagne, and toast the launch of a new season of stumbling through 250 years of history and drinking. Pour yourself a...
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Episode 7 - Mary Pickford
It’s the final episode of the year, and our time travelers are facing the cocktail they’ve avoided at all costs, the Mary Pickford. Join them as they dive into the drink’s mysterious origins and decide once and for all whether its bad reputation is deserved. Pour yourself a glass and join in as...
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Episode 6 - The Christmas Episode
It's the hosts' first holiday special! Join our time travelers as they enjoy two festive Prohibition drinks, dive into questionable holiday décor of the era and perform a reading of the classic, 'Twas the Night Before Volstead. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories…
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Episode 5 - The Sidecar
A motorcycle accessory, a missing manuscript, and one iconic cocktail. Our time-traveling hosts swing through 1920s Paris to unravel the Sidecar’s curious beginnings, while also exploring the rise of organized crime during Prohibition. Discover why this citrus-kissed classic has endured for a...
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Episode 4 - The Ward 8
Join our time travelers as they arrive in 1890s Boston to investigate the Ward 8, a mysterious cocktail born from politics, celebration, and a little corruption. Does the drink live up to the legend? Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you...
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Episode 3 - The Martini
In their third episode, the time-traveling trio celebrates their new studio in style with not one, but two variations of the Martini – the classic and the espresso! Learn the fascinating history behind this iconic cocktail, how it became a global favorite, and why it’s forever linked to James…
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Episode 2 - The Bee's Knees
In their second episode, the time-traveling hosts journey back to the Prohibition era to shake up another classic cocktail, the Bee’s Knees, and delve into the storied history of the speakeasy. Discover if bees really have knees and uncover why this sweet, citrusy drink earned the reputation of...
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Episode 1 - The Sazerac
Your time-traveling hosts, Pete, Carol and John pop the cork on their very first episode of History Straight Up with a legendary Prohibition-era cocktail, the Sazerac. What made this drink a roaring hit in the 1920s? You'll have to listen to find out. Pour yourself a glass and join in as they...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
-------------------------------------------------------------------------This is History Straight Up, the podcast where every glass tells a story!-------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow your time-traveling hosts, Carol Taylor, John N. Daniello and Pete Gallo as they uncover the cocktails, brews, and spirits that shaped cultures, sparked revolutions, and defined eras.From ancient mead halls to hidden speakeasies, History Straight Up dives into the fascinating tales behind history’s most iconic drinks, and the people and events that made them famous.Pour yourself a glass and toast to outrageous stories, legendary libations, and the delicious chaos that happens when history and happy hour mix.
HOSTED BY
History Repeatn'
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