Covered Wagons, Burlesque, & Whiskey.

In this episode, our time travelers head west to explore the harsh realities of life on the American frontier, that is if they don’t die of dysentery first. Along the way, they uncover the surprising comedic origins of burlesque and sip on whiskey cocktails inspired by the era.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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History Straight Up is proud to take part in our first Podcasthon, the world’s largest charity podcast event.

In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible mission of Paws of War, an organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and rescue animals in need. We also explore the inspiring history of heroic war dogs who have served bravely alongside soldiers and K-9 units for generations, forming unbreakable bonds on and off the battlefield.

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The Show Hits The Road.

Our hosts mark the tenth episode of season two with a road trip to the Riverhead Ciderhouse in Riverhead, NY. Inside the Prohibition Room, they chat with manager Nick Picataggio and head cidermaker Juan Micieli-Martinez about cider making, local history, and sample some specialty ciders. Along the way, the trio dig into the real history of Johnny Appleseed. Was he a barefoot folk hero, or is there a much stranger story rooted in Prohibition?

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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War Debts and Angry Farmers.

It turns out revolutions aren’t cheap. Our trio dive into the hefty bill left by the Revolutionary War, the whiskey taxes that followed, and the rebellion they sparked, while sampling whiskey cocktails inspired by the era.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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Spies, Secrets and Laundry.

Our time travelers head back to the Revolutionary era to uncover the secrets of Washington’s Culper Spy Ring, all while sipping cocktails inspired by the age of espionage. Did they really use invisible ink? And what did laundry have to do with spying? Listen to find out.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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Presidential Pours

This Presidents’ Day, our time travelers raise a glass to the commanders in chief by sampling the favorite cocktails of past presidents. Along the way, they uncover surprising facts about America’s early leaders, and debate the proper way to serve an Old Fashioned.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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Love and History Are In The Air.

Our hosts celebrate their first Valentine's Day special, by traveling back to the Victorian era to uncover the surprising origins of the holiday. Their journey takes an unexpected turn as they sample popular drinks of the time and reveal some "strange" facts about the era.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

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Pirates, Forts, and an Open Gate.

Our hosts discuss the Battle of Fort Salongo and the rebels who slipped across the Long Island Sound into Connecticut, while sipping a historic punch that might just be their best yet. Were these rebels really pirates? And did our trio finally find a cocktail they actually enjoy?

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

Visit the History Straight Up website to get the recipes from the show!