
Arsenic Culture
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.
Episodes
138 episodes
The Fire That Burned a City and Killed No One (Almost) | Ep. 121
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 episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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25:18

The Bourbon Strike You Never Heard About (But Should Have) | The Spill
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 nea...
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15:46

The Bootlegger King Who Killed His Wife and Got Away With It | Ep. 120
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 d...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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27:38

The Cult of Dirty Soda: From Mormons to KFC | The Spill
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 booz...
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Arsenic Bread: The Hong Kong Mass Poisoning Scandal | Ep. 119
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 c...
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Season 4
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Episode 119
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30:06

The Man Who Wouldn’t Die: The Insane Story of Michael Malloy | The Spill
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,...
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14:46

Oregon Liquor Scandal: Inside the Bourbon Hoarding Corruption Scheme | Ep. 118
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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28:32

What Is Pisco? Chile and Peru’s Booziest Feud | The Spill
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...
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13:04

Murder Solved by a Beer Can? | Ep. 117Episode
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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22:14

Metaxa: Greece’s Mysterious Spirit of War | The Spill
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....
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12:06

The Whiskey Trust: America’s Most Corrupt Alcohol Empire | Ep. 116
The Whiskey Trust wasn’t just about bourbon—it was a full-blown criminal syndicate. From strong-arm tactics and price-fixing to actual attempted bombings of rival distilleries, this was a booze empire built on intimidation and greed. Matt, Jaso...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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29:13

The Most F*cked Up Booze We’ve Ever Heard Of | The Spill
This episode is not for the faint of liver. We asked: what alcohol is — or should be — illegal? From neon tourist trap moonshine to actual fermented spit beer (yes, really), we run down the worst offenders in the booze world.Also featur...
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13:51

Dan Aykroyd’s Vodka Is Filtered Through 500-Million-Year-Old Crystals | Ep. 115
Dan Aykroyd didn’t just star in Ghostbusters—he believes in ghosts, aliens, and psychic energy. Naturally, he made a vodka filtered through ancient crystals and bottled in a glass skull.In this Heavy Pour, Matt, Jason, and Kendra explore th...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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25:52

Buffalo Turkey: The Bourbon Wild Turkey Rejected… and Everyone Else Paid For | The Spill
Wild Turkey asked Buffalo Trace for help. Buffalo Trace said, “Sure, we’ll use your recipe... but we’re gonna do it our way.” Fourteen years later, Wild Turkey tasted the final product and basically said, “Yeah, this ain’t it.” What followed is...
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15:10

The Greatest Wine Scam Ever | Rudy Kurniawan’s Fraud Exposed | Ep. 114
We crack open a bottle of Burgundy and uncork one of the wildest scams in wine history: the rise and fall of Rudy Kurniawan—the man who sold millions in fake bottles to billionaires, auction houses, and wine snobs alike.Matt ta...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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35:06

We Got Scammed? The Old Forester Barrel Pick Controversy | The Spill
What happens when a liquor store claims they landed the oldest Old Forester barrel pick ever — and then quietly walks it back? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason dive into a controversial New York store pick ...
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11:26

Bourbon Secondary 101: The Underground Economy of Rare Whiskey | Ep. 113
Welcome to Arsenic Culture. This Heavy Pour dives deep into the elusive, “allegedly illegal” world of the bourbon secondary market. From Facebook secret groups and coded lingo to John Wick status bottles and $2,000 price tags, this episode expo...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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36:48

330 Calories a Shot? The Truth About Crème Liqueurs | The Spill
Are crème liqueurs the ultimate guilty pleasure—or just boozy sugar bombs disguised as dessert? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason crack open two neon-colored, cereal-inspired cream liqueurs—Bedrock Bliss (Fr...
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13:02

Gold Medals, Broken Corks, and Champagne Royalty | Ep. 112
🥂 We’re popping bottles, telling tales, and maybe (definitely) trying to saber a champagne bottle!This Heavy Pour celebrates our friends at The Void Sake Brewery winning gold at the SBANA People's Choice Awards, while diving into the incred...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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32:40

Cinco de Mayo: Margaritas, Myths and Massive Mistakes | The Spill
Margaritas, myths, and some questionable decisions — welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Spill! 🍻 We break down what Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates, why America turned it into a drinking holiday, and some of our favorite chaotic Mexican restaurant ...
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11:08

A.H. Hirsch Bourbon: Opening The Legendary White Whale | Ep. 111
This week, Matt and Jason open one of the most legendary bottles in bourbon history: A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-Year Bourbon. Distilled in 1974 at the now-lost Michter’s Distillery in Pennsylvania, Hirsch is one of the rarest and most sought-aft...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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32:25

Drinking Overproof Rum in Jamaica Might’ve Been a Mistake | The Spill
We flew to Jamaica, stayed at Sandals Montego Bay, and did what any irresponsible podcast would do — cracked open a bottle of Wray & Nephew overproof rum and tested the limits of good judgment. This 126-proof Jamaican staple is everywhere o...
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24:02

How Fortaleza Tequila Resurrected a 150 Year Old Distillery | Ep. 110
We dive into the incredible history of Fortaleza Tequila — from its roots in the Sauza family to its modern-day revival of a 19th-century microdistillery. Is this the best artisanal tequila you can buy today? Join Matt and Jason as they sip thr...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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28:14

Bruce Russell on the Return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year | The Spill
In this special Spill episode, Jason sits down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey—alongside Anthony and Kenny from The Mashup podcast—to talk bourbon heritage, brand legacy, and the much-anticipated return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon.<...
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20:41

The White Witch Of Rose Hall | Ep. 109
We finally made it to Rose Hall… and yes, we drank the Witch’s Brew 😬Ghost stories, haunted booze, and a possible murderer named Annie? You know we had to cover this one.What’s your theory—real witch or just a badass with bad PR? 👻👇...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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26:56
