Drunk Dish Podcast

Join the Dishes as we take a tasty tour through the regional cuisines of Ohio. From the hearty comfort food of Cincinnati chili to the Waldo burger and listen as Melissa tries to finish her Bloody Mary. This episode is a bit of a mess. But what can you expect from a podcast that puts out one episode every 6 months. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   The featured drink in this episode is The Bloody Mary. Find the recipe...

Join the Dishes as we discuss the long and storied history of the lobster and dive in the lobster war between the United States and Canada. We also cover the history of New England legend Moxie and learn about smackmen and their hollowed out bottoms.   The featured drink in this episode is The New Englander. Find the recipe on our Instagram .   Show Music by Andrew Huang. Don't forget to rate and...

Join the Dishes as we discuss the long and storied history of the Watermelon, talk about college kids getting alcohol poisoning from Jello Shots, and learn to make a delicious Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad. The featured drink in this episode is Watermelon Jello Shots. Find the recipe on our Instagram . Apologies for the sound on this episode. We struggled with a myriad of technology issues. ☹  ...

Join the Dishes as we embark on a mouthwatering adventure through the fascinating history of fried chicken. From its Scottish origins to its role in American race relations, we'll uncover the delicious and often surprising stories behind this beloved dish. Melissa also gets far too drunk and is pretty belligerent about English food.   The featured drink in this episode is the Ramos Gin Fizz. Find...

Welcome to episode 7 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “Snack the Revolution”, how the possibility of a woman’s professional career changed the landscape of home cooking. The Dishes celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about amazing women in cocktail history.     The featured drink this episode is the Virginia Woolf. Find the recipe in “Free the Tipple” by Jennifer Croll.    This episod...

Welcome to episode 6 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “A Domestic Science: Elevating the Art of Home Cooking”. Melissa dives into the history of “Dry January”, and the dishes discuss gender and race roles in home and professional cookery. All of the dishes are getting over colds this episode and it shows.   The featured drink this episode is a Jalapeno-Pineapple Soda Mocktail. Find the recipe...

Welcome to episode 5 of season 2, where the dishes discuss “Not All Men: The Male Contributors to the Women’s Suffrage”. Melissa is ON ONE is this episode, so it is a bit of a mess, but we still think it’s very fun!   The featured drink this episode is The Jack London Martini. Find the recipe on our Patreon or Instagram .    This episode's recipe is Blood Rare Toothsome Teal. Find the recipe in “...

Happy Halloween ladies and ghouls! We’ve got a terrifying episode for you. (spOOky sCARy) Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2, Violent Acts & Violent Delights: The Language of Men. The dishes explore how the suffragettes used violence and fear to communicate with those who would not listen. Spoiler alert: it involves bombs. Kate almost refuses to discuss this episode’s recipe. We wanted to call this...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2, The Art of Indulgence: Good Sex & Good Food. The dishes explore how the suffrage movement drew connections between indulgent food and other activities (sex, drugs & food). This episode has barely anything to do with food. Sorry!     The featured drink this episode is Sex on the Beach. Find the recipe on our Blog .    This episode's recipe is Caroline Cake by Dr. S...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2, The Drink or the Vote: Prohibition & Suffrage. The dishes explore how the prohibition movement and women’s rights were intertwined.  The featured drink this episode is the Mary Pickford. Find the recipe on our Blog .    This episode's recipe is Irish Stew/Pot Pie (it is neither of those things). Find the recipe in “ The Woman Suffrage Cook Book ”.   Show Music by...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2, Cooking for the Revolution: The Suffragette Cookbook. The Dishes kick off season 2 by exploring the Suffragette Cookbook as a historical artifact, explain the connection between domestic duties and women’s rights, and discuss how the suffragettes used traditionally feminine fundraising methods to funnel money towards their cause. The Dishes are back together in pe...

Ep52: The Sarlacc loves a Sazerac   Welcome to Episode 52: The Sarlacc loves a Sazerac. The dishes talk about freed slave Mary Jane Richards and how she used food to be a spy for the Union Army. Melissa shares the history of America’s “oldest” cocktail, the Sazerac.   Shout out to Taylor Cassidy for putting Mary’s story on our radar. Follow her on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorcassidyj   Th...

Welcome to Episode 51: What I Would Give for a Rough Puff! Andrew Gurza of The Disability After Dark Podcast joins the dishes to talk about the importance of bees and that sticky sweet gold they produce, honey. Bees are integral to our survival and need to be protected. Learn more about how you can help at Greenpeach.org .   Purchase Andrew’s book “The Handi Book of Love, Lust, and Disability” at...

Welcome to Episode 50: Reverse Poltergeist! This very special episode was recorded live on Twitch. As such, the dishes interact with the chat quite a bit. The dishes talk the history of Cinco de Mayo and get pretty pickled (especially Melissa).   The featured drink this episode is the Margarita. This episode's recipe is Mexicali Chicken from Betty Crocker’s Box. Find this recipe and cocktail instr...

Welcome to Ep49. In this episode, Aimee needed a bit of a break to grade all the papers ever, so Melissa gets to realize her true crime podcast dreams while we cover the Glico-Morinaga Case, also known as the “Monster with 21 Faces” case. This 37-year-old unsolved case involves many of Japans largest food companies.   The featured drink this episode is the Drunk Dish Cocktail. This episode's recip...

Welcome to Ep48. In this episode, the dishes finally talk about Betty Crocker. Melissa enlightens us with an extremely brief history of the Rum Runner cocktail, Aimee tells us all about Betty Crocker, and Kate shares another recipe from Betty Crocker’s box.   The featured drink this episode is the Rum Runner . This episode's recipe was an Olive Surprise Roast. Find the recipe in the Episode notes...

Welcome to Ep47. The dishes start off by discussing their favorite Girl Scout cookies. Then, they dive into the story of Ada “Coley” Coleman, the inventor of the Hanky Panky cocktail. Aimee tells us about Toll House cookies, and Kate shares a recipe, but not from Betty Crocker’s Box (gasp).   The featured drink this episode is the Hanky Panky .  This episode's recipe was Thin Mint Brownies. Find t...

Welcome to Ep46, where we’ve officially dealt with 365 days of pandemic bullshit! In this episode, Melissa shares a very brief history of vodka in the United States, and Aimee talks about the history of potatoes. Kate shares a recipe from Betty Crocker’s box for some party potates (wtf is a party).   The featured drink this episode is the Vodka Martini. You can find the recipe at DrunkDish.com .  ...

Welcome to Ep45, where we talk about speakeasies, finger food, and sofas. Charlotte McGrath joins us to talk about the pre-prohibition cocktail the Last Word, and how speakeasies gave rise to finger foods. Kate shares a series of recipes from Betty Crocker’s box.   The featured drink this episode is the Last Word . You can find the recipe at DrunkDish.com .   Follow Charlotte on Twitter – twitter....

Welcome to Ep44, where we talk about chocolate. Seth and Jamal from the Thanks for Coming podcast joins us and are out of control. Melissa fills us in on the glamorous history of the chocolate martini and its Hollywood roots. Aimee covers a brief history of chocolate and its tie to Valentine’s Day. Kate tells us what the hell Nesselrode is and shares another recipe from Betty Crocker’s box.   The...

Welcome to Ep43, where we talk about how Brexit is affecting food all over the world. Nicki from the Nicki Needs an Adult podcast joins us! Melissa discovers your new favorite cocktail in a weird beer and champagne cocktail, Nicki fills us in on rotting soybeans, and Kate shares another recipe.   The featured drink this episode is the Black Velvet. You can find the recipe at DrunkDish.com . Follow...

Welcome to Ep42, where we talk about this history of pizza. Melissa continues her journey into the world of Campari, Aimee gets real defensive about Lunchables, and Kate tells us about a truly disgusting pizza with an all-meat crust!   The featured drink this episode is the Cardinale . You can find the recipe at DrunkDish.com .   Music by Andrew Huang.   Don't forget to rate and subscribe! iTunes/...

Welcome to Ep41: Kate’s weird cookie anxiety (aka La Festa di San Silvestro). Melissa fills us in with a brief history of the popular German holiday beverage, feuerzangenbowle. Aimee talks about the history of Italian New Years, the feast of Saint Sylvester. Pigs on leashes may be involved. Kate shares another interesting recipe. This time, for lasagna.   The featured drink this episode is Feuerza...

Welcome to Ep40: Medieval Lunchables (aka Christmas Pudding). Melissa fills us in with a brief history of Coquito. Aimee talks about the history of Christmas Pudding, but does not give us a definitive answer on WHAT pudding is. Kate shares an interesting recipe. There were some technical difficulties this episode, so we apologize in advance for the sound quality.  The featured drink this episode i...

Welcome to Episode 39: He was a ROGUE Scholar (Saint Vincent of Saragossa), Melissa fills us in with a brief history of the use of wine in cocktails. Aimee tells us about the life and legacy of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, the patron saint of wine, and how he was hardcore AF. Kate debuts her new segment where she talks to us about some exciting recipes from years past.     The featured drink this e...