A Tap On The Wrist

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The scandalous history of alcohol; the people who established it and the crimes committed.

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A Tap On The Wrist

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16. Sipping Eggnog with Georgie Washington 17.12.2019 57:03

In a Christmas edition of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss alcohol poisonings during Prohibition & the history of eggnog. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

15. Heists; the One Without Wikipedia. 10.12.2019 1:01:33

In episode fifteen of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa share some favorite Heist stories, a wine thief in NYC and Pappygate from Kentucky. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

14. Women in the Biz: The Agent & the Bartender 03.12.2019 48:23

In episode fourteen of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss Prohibition Agent Daisy Simpson and bartender Ada Coleman. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

13. Pilgrims, the Original Hipsters. 26.11.2019 56:35

Happy Thanksgiving! Laura and Vanessa are diving into the holiday spirit with two VERY DIFFERENT Thanksgiving themed stories; The Mass Murderer Priscilla Ford and The First Thanksgiving. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

12. Drinking Absinthe at a Little Cafe in Paris 19.11.2019 45:50

In episode twelve of A Tap on the Wrist, Vanessa & Laura discuss the Lanfray Murders and Pernod Ricard. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

11. Nawlins' 12.11.2019 52:39

In the 11th episode, Vanessa and Laura travel down to New Orleans and discuss pirates and haunted bars!

10. Gin: 2000s Classy 05.11.2019 46:47

In episode ten of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the Gin Craze in London and bathtub gin during Prohibition. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.  Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

9. Halloween Hauntings 29.10.2019 57:58

In the ninth episode, Vanessa and Laura share multiple haunted bars and restaurants in America. The perfect set of stories to prepare you for Halloween!

8. Oh, Canada! 22.10.2019 53:51

In the eighth episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Vanessa & Laura discuss serial killer Gilbert Paul Jordan and the kidnapping of John S. Labatt. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

7. I'm Kidding, I Don't Do Cocaine! 15.10.2019 49:41

Vanessa and Laura tackle the wine theme this week. Laura discusses the Assassination in the Vineyard at Romanee Conti amd Vanessa delves into how Coca Cola came to be!

6. FIRE! 08.10.2019 39:20

In the sixth episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss how alcohol proofing began and The Great Whiskey Fire of Dublin. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

5. Drink it Fast or Drink it Slow! 01.10.2019 56:28

This week Laura and Vanessa discuss drinking traditions and you don't want to miss it! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

4. Rum, Hancock, Rum! 24.09.2019 37:51

In the fourth episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the Black Duck and the Real McCoy. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

3. Hello, Suckers! 17.09.2019 57:17

In the third episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss some powerful ladies of the 1920s: Texas Guinan and Pearl "Polly" Adler. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

2. Don’t Worry, Beer Happy 10.09.2019 51:38

In the second episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the London Beer Flood and a selection of beer heist stories. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

1. Whiskey Business 03.09.2019 45:04

In the first episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura & Vanessa discuss the Brooklyn Whiskey Wars and bootlegger, George Remus. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

A Tap on the Wrist Trailer 21.07.2019 0:49

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