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THC drinks are showing up everywhere, from dispensaries to mainstream bars, but are they the next big thing in booze culture, or just another passing fad?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and guest Pierre dive into the rise of cannabis beverages. From the science of CBD and THC balance, to how these drinks compare to alcohol, to whether people actually want weed in a can, we’re unpacking what this means for drinkers, brewers, and culture at large.

Would you trade your beer for a THC seltzer?


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Everyone’s got an opinion online but how much of it is real, and how much is just hype? From bourbon reviews to the endless cycle of snack ratings, we break down whether you can actually trust what people are saying… and what makes a review worth listening to.

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Jordon dig into the culture of reviews: why some are helpful, why so many feel like bullshit, and how their own “Quick Shots” balance tongue-in-cheek fun with honest reactions. From rare bottles like Russell’s 13 to Oreo cookie overload, it’s a loo...

Remember when “going out” just meant cheap drinks and loud music? These days it’s a whole different game. Breweries now double as concert venues, restaurants, and community hangouts, but are we getting what we actually want out of the experience?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Jordon break down how going out has changed over the years. From nostalgic beer choices to brewery pizza debates, to whether we just want to be left alone with our date, we’re asking: what do people really expect when they step out for the night?
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From limited-edition bourbon to highly anticipated rye, these are the whiskey releases still to come in 2025 that you’ll want to know about before they hit the shelves. Matt, Jason, and Jordon break down the bottles we’re most excited for, why they’re worth your attention, and which ones might disappear fast once the hype hits.

Whether you’re a collector, a casual drinker, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this list covers the upcoming whiskeys that could define the rest of 2025’s drinking scene.

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From rare bourbon drops to anticipated rye releases, these are the whiskeys still to come in 2025 that you need to know about.

In tomorrow’s episode, Matt, Jason, and Jordon cover:

🥃 The bottles with the most hype

🥃 Which releases are worth chasing, and which to skip

🥃 Why some will vanish before you ever see them on shelves

Whether you’re collecting or just looking for your next pour, this list will keep you ahead of the curve.

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From George Clooney’s billion-dollar tequila to Kendall Jenner’s controversial 818, celebrity booze brands are everywhere. But do people actually like them or are we just buying whatever fame tells us to?

In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew dive into the psychology of celebrity liquor: what works, what fails, and what it says about us as drinkers. From Casamigos to Aviation Gin, from LeBron to Jay-Z, we break down which brands feel legit and which are just liquid lifestyle LARPing.


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Canned cocktails are everywhere now: on shelves, in coolers, and in your buddy’s hand at the pool. But are they actually good... or just the new hard seltzer scam? In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew run through a lineup of ready-to-drink cocktails and decide once and for all: is it convenience, or is it crap?

We taste test Long Drink, On the Rocks, Atomic Boss, and more while breaking down why RTDs are blowing up, who they’re really for, and which ones you should avoid at all costs. Brutal honesty, questionable palates, and a litt...

Why do we spend hundreds, or even thousands, on bottles we might never open? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of liquor collecting, hype culture, FOMO, and the way booze becomes a status symbol. Whether you're building a bunker of bourbon or flexing limited-edition tequila, there's more to it than just what's in the bottle.

From the thrill of the hunt to the trap of identity signaling, Matt, Jason, and Drew break down why collecting bottles is more emotional than logical…and why that’s exactly the point.


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Are dive bars going extinct? In this episode, we pour one out for the sticky floors, jukeboxes, and crusty charm of America's best (and worst) drinking holes. Matt, Jason, and Drew dive into what really makes a dive bar, whether they’re being replaced by $18 cocktail lounges, and why these gritty, neon-lit spaces still matter. From cheap beer to barstool therapy, this is a love letter to the dive bar culture that's slowly fading away.

Let us know your local favorite—or the nastiest dive you’ve ever been to. We wanna hear it.


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Tipping: everyone has an opinion, but no one agrees. Are you tipping too much? Not enough? And what do you actually owe your bartender?

We dive into the weird rules, unwritten etiquette, and the psychology of tipping in bars and restaurants. From under-tipping horror stories to debates on whether tipping culture has gone too far, we break it all down with our usual unfiltered take. 

What's your rule when it comes to tipping? Let us know in the comments. 

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The bourbon secondary market: love it or hate it, it’s not going anywhere. Some say it keeps rare bottles moving and rewards collectors. Others say it’s ruining drinking culture, pricing real fans out, and turning whiskey into Wall Street.
We dig into whether the secondary market is helping or hurting bourbon culture, what it means for casual drinkers, and if brands secretly love it.
What do you think, is flipping bottles killing the fun, or just part of the game now? Drop your take in the comments.

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Cantillon’s Tyrnilambic Baie d'Argousier is sea buckthorn in a lambic, and it’s as funky and legendary as you’d expect. Spontaneously fermented, aged in dusty barrels, and loaded with tart, citrusy berries, this one’s a cult classic for a reason. 


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Ever heard of a man so committed to eating for free that he made it a full-time job and a criminal record? Meet Edward Dando, the 19th-century Londoner who scammed his way through more oysters than a hangry TikTok influencer with a seafood sponsorship.

In this Spill, we dive into the (surprisingly well-documented) life of a dude who got drunk, smashed shellfish, stiffed the bill, and then asked for more, like some kind of Victorian-era Chad. Was he a folk hero? A chaotic grifter? A man with a death wish and a stomach of steel? Join us...

What happens when monks, caffeine, and alcohol collide? Buckfast Tonic Wine has been called "wreck the hoose juice" for a reason, and we’re here to find out why. From its bizarre monastic origins to its unholy connection to Scottish street crime, this stuff has serious lore.

Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the story behind Buckfast while getting way too excited about glass shards, caffeine-soaked riots, and whether this wine is technically… wine.

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In this Spill, Matt surprises Jason with a bottle of Sciacchetrà: a rare, golden, sweet dessert wine made on the cliffs of Cinque Terre, Italy. It’s fermented from sun-dried grapes, aged by tradition, and produced in such tiny quantities it’s practically liquid folklore.

We break down the ancient passito method, the grueling cliffside harvest, and how this cult-status wine became protected by Italian DOC laws. Bonus: Matt’s wife Kendra brought this bottle back straight from Italy, so this episode hits a little closer to home... and palate.


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In 1875, a warehouse in Dublin’s Liberties district exploded into flames, igniting more than 5,000 barrels of whiskey and unleashing a river of fire through the streets. But the fire itself didn’t kill anyone. The whiskey did.

This episode dives into the wild true story of the Dublin Whiskey Fire, where:

 🔥 Streets flowed with flaming booze
 🍺 Locals scooped whiskey with boots, hats, and porringers
 🧠 Firefighters used manure and gravel to stop the blaze
 💀 Thirteen people died of alcohol poisoning, not fire

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In 2021, one of the biggest names in bourbon, Heaven Hill Distillery, was at the center of a massive labor strike that shook the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon industry.

In this Spill, Matt and Jason dig into how the strike started, why nearly 420 union workers walked out, and what was really at stake: healthcare, overtime, family time, and the soul of bourbon itself.
What seemed like a simple contract dispute turned into a six-week showdown between tradition and corporate growth. We’ll break down the drama, the picket lines, the local fallout, and how it all got...

George Remus made millions bootlegging during Prohibition, lived like Gatsby, married a woman named Imogene, then murdered her in broad daylight. The kicker? He defended himself in court…and walked free.

This episode of Arsenic Culture dives into one of the wildest real-life crime sagas in American history:

 💰 The “King of the Bootleggers”
 🚘 A high-speed car chase through Cincinnati
 ⚖️ A murder trial featuring self-defense, insanity pleas, and stickpins
 💔 Betrayal, revenge, and Shakespeare-level chaos

Prohibition was messy. George Remus was messier.

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Welcome to the sweet, syrupy, slightly unhinged world of Dirty Soda: a drink that somehow combines Diet Coke, coconut syrup, cream, and religious guilt.

In this Spill, Matt and Jason break down how a Mormon workaround for coffee and booze turned into a national flavor phenomenon, complete with TikTok trends, sugar bombs, and yes… KFC’s Peaches & Cream Mountain Dew. We dive into the Utah roots of chains like Swig, explore the absurd combinations people swear by, and try to figure out why anyone would add dairy to Dr Pepper.

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In 1857, nearly 10% of Hong Kong’s European population was poisoned by bakery bread laced with arsenic. Was it political sabotage, racism-fueled hysteria, or just one hell of a bakery blunder?

In this episode, we dive into the chaos of colonial paranoia, courtroom drama, and the wild trial of Cheong Ah-lum, a baker who offered to behead himself and his entire family in court.

🔥 Exploding tensions from the Opium Wars
 🥖 Mass poisoning, bizarre trials, and wrongful banishment

When imperialism and hysteria collided over a loaf of bread


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Let’s get this out of the way: Michael Malloy should not have survived. 

But somehow, this Irish-born New York City drunkard became the most hilariously unkillable man in Prohibition-era history.

In this episode of The Spill, Matt, Jason, and Kendra unravel the unbelievable tale of Michael
Malloy, a man so dedicated to booze, and so impervious to death, that he turned a murder plot
into a months-long disaster for the people trying to kill him.

We're talking poisoned drinks, gas chambers, frozen nights, car crashes, and more. All in a

Oregon’s liquor agency was caught hoarding rare bourbon for themselves, and you won’t believe how deep the favoritism and sketchy behavior went. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra break down the OLCC scandal, the shady bourbon allocation system, and what it reveals about liquor politics in America.

Are these “rare bottle lotteries” actually rigged? Is government-run alcohol distribution the lesser evil? And most importantly… should we start our own damn club?

Drop a comment and tell us what you think. 👇
Let’s stir some shit up.

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Welcome to another episode of The Spill, where Arsenic Culture dives deep into the boozy drama behind Pisco, a brandy-like spirit that's at the center of a long-standing rivalry between Peru and Chile. Matt, Jason, and Kendra sip, squabble, and sort through history, origin myths, and flavor notes to figure out: who actually owns Pisco?

If you've ever wondered what makes Pisco different from brandy, why South Americans take it so damn seriously, or whether the Pisco Sour is Peruvian or Chilean, this one's for you.
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A 25-year-old cold case. One beer can. And a DNA match that cracked the case, this is one of our wildest Heavy Pours yet.

In this true crime twist, Kendra takes us through the bizarre and tragic murder of Dustin Kjersem, finally solved when police linked DNA from a tossed beer can to the killer: Daren Christopher. This isn’t your average murder mystery, this one ties beer, bad decisions, and forensic science together in a way only Arsenic Culture could tell it.

Come for the chaos, stay for the cold case.

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What do a warrior medallion, an ancient amphora, and a secret blend of Mediterranean botanicals have in common? They’re all part of the mysterious and bold story of Metaxa—Greece’s signature spirit that defies easy categorization.

Matt and Jason sip through Metaxa’s layered history, from its roots in 1888 to its ties with the Salamina Warrior Emblem, the Amphora bottle, and the elusive Spyros Cask. Is it a brandy? A fortified wine? An international flex with stars on the label? Yes.

If you’ve ever wondered what Metaxa really is—...