Neat! The Boozecast is a podcast devoted to the odd, entertaining, and sometimes highly conflicted history of alcohol. Join us every Friday for new episodes, and check out our youtube companion videos for special recipes!
Neat! Episode 68: Mulled Wine Around the World
Dec 13, 2020
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This week on Neat! we look into the rich history of spice-infused wine, and its many iterations in cultures around the world! Cheers!
Neat! Episode 67: Puerto Rican Rum and Coquito
Dec 03, 2020
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This week on Neat! we explore the history of rum in Puerto Rico and discuss a delicious seasonal libation, coquito!
Neat! Episode 66: Corn!
Nov 27, 2020
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This week on Neat! we trace the history of corn and corn derived spirits, from their roots in the indigenous cultures of South America to their spread throughout North America and the world! Let's get corny!
Neat! Episode 65: Amaretto
Nov 19, 2020
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Neat! Episode 65: Amaretto by Neat!
Neat! Episode 64: The Whiskey Rebellion and The Nation's Oldest Brewery
Nov 12, 2020
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Today on Neat! we take a look at some Pennsylvania-specific booze history!
Neat! Ep. 63 Malort; Only the Strong Survive.
Nov 06, 2020
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This week on Neat! we finally tackle the infamously bitter Malort. Where does it come from? Why do some love it and some fear it? Is it really flavored with gasoline and regret? We'll give you all these answers and more!
Neat! Ep. 62 Gremlins, Clurichauns, and Spirits Oh My!
Oct 30, 2020
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Today on a special Halloween Neat!, we take inventory of some supernatural drinking buddies, and learn the surprisingly boozy history of the Jack-O-Lantern!
Neat! Episode 61: The Cask of Amontillado and Sherry Science
Oct 22, 2020
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Today on the show, we explore the fortified wine delicious enough to risk live burial just to taste, as well as the complicated role of alcohol in the life of one of the greatest gothic writers ever known. Join us for another haunting round of spirits on Neat!
Neat! Ep. 60: Buffalo Trace Spirits and Spirits!
Oct 15, 2020
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On this episode of Neat!, Tommy joins the cast and shares his first drinking experience which may or may not involve a flying David Bowie. Afterwards, we delve into the history and ghost stories surrounding one of America's oldest distilleries, Buffalo Trace.
Neat! Round 2
Oct 12, 2020
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Hey Ya'll! We'll be relaunching this Thursday with an all-new cohost, my dad Tommy Smirl!