A Tap On The Wrist

Nov 28 2023 142 ep. 56 mins 13

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

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140. The Sports Bra & Helen Cumming

Nov 28 2023 45 mins

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.

139. Mocktails & Women Owned Bars Making History

Nov 07 2023 44 mins

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.

138. Haunted Bars

Oct 31 2023 60 mins

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.

137. Civil War Spies & Helen David

Oct 24 2023 46 mins

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.

136. Isabelle Simi & Joy Spence

Oct 10 2023 42 mins

135. OurWhisky & Mary Hunt

Oct 03 2023 48 mins

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.

134. Dona Antonia & Club 82

Sep 26 2023 45 mins

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.

133. Lucha Reyes & Merle Thornton

Sep 19 2023 37 mins

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.

132. Bessie Williamson & Marjorie Hillis

Sep 12 2023 42 mins

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.

131. Poor Clare Nuns & Tatsu'uma Kiyo

Sep 05 2023 45 mins

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.