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Welcome to Arsenic Culture, a podcast and video covering hard to get items where we tell you if they're worth the trouble and cost of tracking them down. Co-hosted by Matt and Jason.
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Graham crackers weren’t invented as a snack, they were part of a moral crusade. In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew unpack the strange story of Sylvester Graham, the 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress sin, alcohol, and sexual desire. We explore how Graham’s ideas fed into temperance movements, early health culture, and America’s ongoing obsession with controlling pleasure. From crackers to culture wars, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme bel...
We’re closing out 2025 with the first-ever Arsenic Culture Awards. Matt, Jason, and Drew kick things off with a round of Drinko, it's Plinko, but with terrible drinking consequences, before breaking down the best, worst, and most baffling things we covered all year. From best bourbon and favorite stories to the dreaded “Why Does This Exist?” award, we nominate, debate, and vote on the moments that defined Arsenic Culture in 2025. We wrap it all up by recognizing the community with our Greate...
In this festive holiday tasting, Matt, Jason, and Drew explore the surprisingly storied history of eggnog, from its centuries-old origins to why Americans drink so much of it today. Then the real fun starts: the crew taste-tests multiple eggnog varieties: classic, store-bought, and specialty versions. Then finishes with a rich, coconut-forward coquito. If you’re looking for holiday drink ideas, nog recommendations, or just want to watch three grown men question their life choices over dairy,...
We teamed up with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to dive into the weirdest holiday drinking traditions from America and around the world. From New Year’s Eve and Drinksgiving to Krampusnacht, Christmas Adam, and Hanukkah’s eight days of drinking, we explore how different cultures find excuses to gather, celebrate, and pour another round. If you’re looking to start a new holiday ritual, or just want to hear about the bizarre ways people party in December, this one’s packed. #holidaydrinks #d...
We sat down with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to celebrate their 11-year anniversary and talk about the state of the craft beer industry. With sales dipping nationwide, shifting customer tastes, and big breweries changing strategy, we wanted to hear directly from someone who’s kept a brewery thriving for over a decade. We cover what’s changed, why hype cycles matter, how brewing philosophies have evolved, and what the next wave of craft beer might look like. And while we’re at it, we crack ...
Congress is pushing a nationwide ban on hemp-derived THC beverages, and the ripple effects are massive, especially in Kentucky where a huge chunk of America’s hemp is grown and processed. Matt and Jason break down what the federal bill actually does, why THC seltzers suddenly became a target, and how the same politicians who legalized hemp in 2018 are now scrambling to shut down the industry they created. We dig into cannabinoids, legal loopholes, federal overreach, small-business chaos, and...
We hit Goose Island Prop Day 2025, the biggest Bourbon County release event of the year, and we’re breaking down everything: the lines, the bottles, the crowd, the variants, the mystery pours, the hits, the misses, and whether the whole thing is still worth the hype. Join Matt, Jason, and Nick as we talk through every BCBS variant, the Chicago-only releases, what impressed us, what didn’t, and how this year stacks up against past Prop Days. If you love Bourbon County, barleywine, Chicago be...
What do you eat when you know it’s your last meal on Earth? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Kendra explore the darkly fascinating world of death row last meals, from the bizarre to the strangely poetic. We break down famous final meal requests, the psychology behind them, and what they say about guilt, comfort, and humanity’s weird relationship with food and death. Morbid curiosity meets midnight snacking. #DeathRowMeals #ArsenicCulture #LastMeal https://www.yout...
From fried squirrel to pickled bologna, this one gets weird. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Kendra explore the bizarre, nostalgic, and uniquely Appalachian foods that shaped eastern Kentucky. From Depression-era dishes and “nothing-goes-to-waste” cooking to stories of what people actually grew up eating, this one’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying. Appalachian cuisine is equal parts survival and soul, and somehow, we can’t stop talking about it. #Appalachia...
Sometimes the best conversations happen somewhere between the gas station and the beer fest. In this Arsenic Culture “travel-cast,” Matt, Jason, and Drew hit the road to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Kill The Lights Beer Fest hosted by Xül Brewing. It’s road-trip banter, music debates, random tangents, and the kind of off-the-cuff talk that only happens when you’ve got hours of highway ahead. No studio, no script. Just bourbon brains, bad jokes, and a cooler full of good intentions. #BeerFest ...
Everyone’s had one. Nobody really understands them. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon tackle the hangover: what causes it, what doesn’t, and which “cures” are total BS. From hydration packs to greasy breakfasts and a few truly questionable methods, we break down what actually helps and what just makes you smell like regret. If you’ve ever woken up swearing you’ll never drink again... this one’s for you. #HangoverCure #BoozeCulture #ArsenicCulture https://ww...
Beer. Weed. Sex. Food. Freedom. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon unpack what makes Europe so different from the U.S., and maybe, just maybe, better. From the way they treat alcohol and marijuana to how they regulate food and public health, we dive into why European life just feels... less toxic. We’re not saying Europe’s perfect, but when the worst thing you can find in your meal is olive oil instead of Red 40, maybe they’re onto something. #EuropeVsAmeric...
It’s not just any bourbon collectible, this one’s a piece of whiskey history. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon get their hands on a vintage Eagle Rare decanter, one of the most coveted (and bizarre) relics from bourbon’s past. From the craftsmanship and nostalgia to the wild era of 70s and 80s decanter culture, the crew dives into what makes this bottle special (and others!) and why collectors lose their minds over it. Is it an art piece, a t...
It’s cheap, it’s bright yellow, and it’s awesome. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordan crack open a bottle of Mellow Corn, the legendary bottom-shelf whiskey that’s managed to earn cult status. We talk about its wild history, Heaven Hill roots, and why some bourbon nerds defend this $15 bottle like it’s Pappy. Is Mellow Corn actually good, or just good for the price? #MellowCorn #Bourbon #ArsenicCulture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram....
Does your bourbon, beer, or wine actually taste better in a fancy glass, or is that just pretentious hype? From Red Solo cups to Glencairns, beer boots to wine stems, the Arsenic Culture crew debates whether proper glassware really changes the experience. In this episode, Matt and Jason swap stories about their own glassware habits (and bad decisions), from tailgates with Solo cups to fancy bourbon pours. Do glasses make a real difference, or can you drink out of a boot and call it good? Do...
Remember when shots were the ultimate party move? From Three Wise Men to buttery nipples, the 90s and 2000s were packed with ridiculous shot recipes and everyone was ordering them. But where did shots culture go? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra look back on the golden age of shots, why they were so popular, and how today’s drinking culture has moved on. From layered PB&Js to bartender signature shots, we’re pouring one out for an era of booze debauchery. What’...
For years, people have said red wine is good for your heart or that booze in moderation can be healthy… but is any of that actually true? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra dig into the science (and the BS) around alcohol and health. From old studies that claimed wine could extend your life, to the rise of “functional” cocktails and low-ABV wellness drinks, we’re breaking down whether there’s really such a thing as a healthy buzz. Do you think alcohol can ever be he...
Buckfast Tonic Wine is infamous: 15% alcohol, insane caffeine levels, and a reputation for fueling crime in the UK and Ireland. But how bad can it really be? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew crack open actual bottles of Buckfast to find out. From ridiculous warning labels to wild stats (like police linking Buckfast to countless arrests), this “tonic wine” has a history unlike anything else on the shelf. Would you ever drink Buckfast… or does this bottle deserve its ...
What exactly is Warehouse X at Buffalo Trace, and why does everyone in bourbon keep talking about it? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the legendary Warehouse X, Buffalo Trace’s experimental rickhouse where they test how light, airflow, temperature, and pressure impact aging whiskey. From early experiments to the wild results so far, this is bourbon science like you’ve never heard it before. Would you trust science to make better bourbon, or should tr...
Ever been told your bourbon has to go with steak, or that wine magically pairs with cheese? Is there real science behind food and drink pairings, or is it just pretentious BS? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the culture of pairings: from restaurants selling “perfect matches” to the sensory science (taste, smell, texture) that might actually make it legit. Plus, their favorite (and strangest) pairings, like bourbon and Oreos. Do you think pairings are real… o...
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