A Tap On The Wrist

This week Laura and Vanessa are still exploring Part I - Origins of the Chicago Outfit and discussing the Levee, or the red-light district of Chicago’s 1st Ward. Take a trip back in time with stops at famed establishments like the Bucket of Blood and the Everleigh Club. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

This week Laura and Vanessa are still exploring Part I - Origins of the Chicago Outfit and looking into some corrupt players that played major roles in Chicago's History. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Laura & Vanessa kick off Season 2 with a brand new theme: Al Capone & the Chicago Beer Wars. In Part 1, Episode 1 we learn about the mobsters who came before Capone and helped to build the gang that would eventually become the Chicago Outfit... Diamond or Big Jim Colosimo & Johnny “The Fox” Torrio. We also find out what Laura & Vanessa’s mob names are. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subsc...

In part two of this two part episode, Laura and Vanessa discuss more tall tales and history from across the globe! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.   Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In this week's episode Laura and Vanessa discuss a series of tall tales and history from across the globe! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode thirty-six of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss two ladies from the Wild West, Madame Mustache and Mary Fields.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In this episode, Laura and Vanessa travel to Atlantic City and discuss the true origins of Nucky Thompson and the hidden truths of the SS Morro Castle. You don't want to miss this episode of seedy vices.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

In episode 34 of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura and Vanessa spill the tea on the favorite drinks of the British Royal family!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.    Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

On episode 33, Laura and Vanessa time travel to the 1980's and discuss a scandal that almost ended Corona Extra and the creation of M.A.D.D (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

In Episode 32 of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura and Vanessa discuss strange and interesting alcohol laws from around the world.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.   Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

In episide 31, Laura and Vanessa head down under to explore the Temperance Movement in Australia! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode thirty of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss facts about beer in the Czech Republic!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode 29, Laura and Vanessa explore the history behind two very basic cocktails, the Manhattan and the Daquiri. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode twenty-eight of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss ancient drinking games!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode twenty-seven of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss two very famous and historic bars, Pearl Brewery & Neir's Tavern! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode twenty-six of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the online drinking game, Neknominate, and the infamous Bathtub Girls. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

This week Laura and Vanessa explore the tales of Thelma Todd and Fatty Arbuckle. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode twenty four of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss a shipwreck full of cognac and the mysterious Poe Toaster. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

This week, Vanessa and Laura celebrate Presidents Day by explaining the drinking habits of Presidents 1-44. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode twenty-two of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the history behind McCormick Vodka, the Russian Mob, & the Chessboard Killer.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

This week Vanessa and Laura take a dive into Chicago's early Prohibition era history. A look at the still running Green Mill Bar and the once famous Everleigh Club. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Episode 20 continues Vanessa and Laura’s journey back in time to some of the world's first ancient drinks!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Episode 19 takes Vanessa and Laura way back in time to some of the world's first ancient drinks!    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.    Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

In episode eighteen of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss The Zig Zag Cafe, the revival of The Last Word cocktail, and bootlegger Roy Olmstead.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.   Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Happy New Year! This week we explore the New Years Day murder behind the Looking for Mr. Goodbar movie and discover the many ways people cure hangovers around the world!