In this episode, we interview author and etymologist Mark
Forsyth on why and how people have been getting drunk from the very
beginning of human history.
Some of the things we discuss
include:
Why
Hitler is partially responsible for spam email
One
important reason why you shouldn’t challenge a Malaysian Tree Shrew
to a drinking competition
Why
the “drunken monkey hypothesis” explains a lot about how and why
people drink the way they do.
The
difference between wet and dry cultures
One
old-fashioned workaround for observant muslims to sneak in a quick
drink by screaming loudly and suddenly.
How
to feed your dead ancestors with drunken vomit
And
much, much more.
About the Podcast
A bi-weekly cocktail podcast covering the tools and techniques that make great drinks. If you’re looking to take your cocktail game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.