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The Whiskey Rebels
A balanced, sober discussion on the economic, philosophical, and regulatory history of alcohol.
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#11: Rum and Rebellion
We discuss the history of rum and the rebellion it inspired in colonial Australia, along with a long tangent on monetary theory that I swear is more interesting than it sounds. How did this sugary liquor first originate? How did it play a major role in a military coup in Australia? And why should...
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#10: British Beer
We discuss the history and regulation of British beers. What's the difference between cask and keg beers? How does British regulation differ from other European countries like Germany? Did we just use this as an excuse to talk about our favorite bar?
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#9: Alcohol Policy Today (w/ Free to Brew)
In this joint episode with Greg Pulscher of Free to Brew, we talk about the modern state of alcohol policy in America, and what the past can teach us about the present. How have the affects of Prohibition carried forward into current policy? How do many alcohol regulations hurt the poorest the...
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#8: French Wine
We discuss the history and regulation of French wine, and mangle lots of beautiful French words in the process. How did wine take on such a prominent place in French culture? How do French and EU regulations intertwine to make a complicated mess? And is there any drink-based problem Louis Pasteur...
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#7: Alcohol and Religion
We discuss how different religions from throughout history and around the world have viewed alcohol, both ceremonially and culturally. How have religious teachings on alcohol changed over time? Why was Christian support for Prohibition in America such a big break from past doctrine? And why is…
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#6: Absinthe, The Green Fairy
We discuss absinthe, one of the more controversial liquors in history. While once popular among writers and artists, the drink, which is so strong it's usually served diluted and/or set on fire, has only recently started to regain popularity after a ban lasting roughly a century. Why was absinthe...
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#5: A Brief History of Whiskey
We discuss the development of whiskey, from the earliest origins of distillation to the modern variations around the world. How did King Henry VIII accidentally kickstart the whiskey industry? Does bourbon really come from Bourbon County? And how did something that tastes like a campfire become...
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#4: Beer in the Ancient World
Dylan White joins the show to discuss the role of beer in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. How did beer help build the pyramids? Why do archaeologists think Egyptian beer contained some of the earliest antibiotics? And why does an ancient Mesopotamian beer goddess need guard dogs?
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#3: German Beer Purity Laws
We discuss the Reinheitsgebot, the 500-year-old German law that, according to its supporters, is responsible for Germany's consistently high quality beer. Why does Germany enforce an extremely tight limit on what can legally be called beer? How is it impacting the German craft brewing scene? And...
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#2: Prohibition
Today, we discuss Prohibition in America. How did the government impose a blanket ban on alcohol? Why was it such a disaster? And what does it have to do with the birth of NASCAR?
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#1: The Whiskey Rebellion
In our debut episode, we discuss our podcast's namesake, the Whiskey Rebellion. Why did a bunch of farmers stage a rebellion over a whiskey tax? Why did the US government feel the need to raise a militia bigger than its standing army to put it down? And why is Alexander Hamilton not the hero that...
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A balanced, sober discussion on the economic, philosophical, and regulatory history of alcohol.
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