A Tap On The Wrist

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

140. The Sports Bra & Helen Cumming

This week Laura and Vanessa explore two amazing stories in the Season 6 finale. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

11-28
45:35

139. Mocktails & Women Owned Bars Making History

In today’s episode, Laura & Vanessa discuss the history of the mocktail as well as two women owned bars that are making history! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

11-07
44:35

138. Haunted Bars

Happy Halloween! We're doing a special ghost filled episode of haunted bars and restaurants and distilleries. We hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

10-31
01:00:33

137. Civil War Spies & Helen David

This week Laura and Vanessa tell you all about the two women who served as spies during the American Civil War, and groundbreaking bar owner, Helen David. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

10-24
46:22

135. OurWhisky & Mary Hunt

This week Laura and Vanessa tell you all about the OurWhisky Foundation, supporting and empowering women working in whisky around the world, and temperance advocate Mary Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

10-03
48:24

134. Dona Antonia & Club 82

This week, Vanessa & Laura explore the stories of Port Wine badass, Dona Antonio & NYC's infamous Club 82. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

09-26
45:39

133. Lucha Reyes & Merle Thornton

In this week’s episode of A Tap on the Wrist, Laura tells us about Mexican singer, Lucha Reyes, while Vanessa delves into the life of activist Merle Thornton! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

09-19
37:17

132. Bessie Williamson & Marjorie Hillis

This week, Laura & Vanessa explore more women's alcohol history with the Tales of Bessie Williamson & Marjorie Hillis! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

09-12
42:22

131. Poor Clare Nuns & Tatsu'uma Kiyo

Tap on the Wrist is back for Season 6 focusing on women in alcohol history! For our first episode back, Laura tells us the history of the Poor Clare Nuns and their secret liquor recipe, while Vanessa tells the story of Tatsu'uma Kiyo and her impact on the sake industry! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

09-05
45:59

130. Best Bars in the World

On the Season 5 finale, Laura and Vanessa talk about 8 of the top 100 bars in the world! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

02-07
01:07:46

129. Uganda

This week Vanessa and Laura travel to Uganda. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

01-31
53:34

128. Argentina

This week we explore alcohol history in Argentina. Laura tells us all about Notables Bars, while Vanessa gives us the history of Hesperidina!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

01-24
58:49

127. Nepal

This week, Laura and Vanessa are traveling to Nepal! Learn about a couple of home brewed beers that you can only get in this region of the world and also listen as Vanessa tells you about the highest (elevation wise) Irish pub in the entire world! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

01-17
52:01

126. Albania

This week we explore alcohol history in Albania. Laura tells us all about Boza, while Vanessa gives us the history of Raki! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

01-10
50:47

125. Holiday Drinks Around the World

This week, we travel around the world discussing beverages that are served during the holidays. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

12-20
59:47

124. Korea

This week we explore alcohol history in Korea. Laura tells us all about Korean drinking games, while Vanessa gives us the history of Soju! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

12-13
57:10

123. Madagascar

This week we are traveling to Madagascar to discuss a bootleg alcohol that the locals live on, Toaka Gasey and the alcohol levels in Vanilla Bean Flavoring. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

12-06
51:17

122. Japan

This week we explore alcohol history in Japan. Laura tells us all about Japanese Whiskey, while Vanessa gives us the history of Sake! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

11-29
54:19

121. Indonesia

This week Laura & Vanessa travel to Indonesia to discuss a few different local liqours & the laws that are in place across the nation. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review. Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey.

11-15
47:40

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