“Good stories, good drinks and good times, with a community feel”
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Nightcap
A Podcast retelling stories of Myth and Murder, Lies and Legends, in the world of drinks
Hosted by drinks expert, bartender and hospitality guru turned freelance drinks educator Cameron Fielding. Nightcap is the laid-back retelling of stories throughout history that have been influenced by drinks.
The only drinks related podcast perfect for all - Professional bartenders, drinks enthusiasts and anyone who likes a good story. Drink knowledge not needed, glass of wine whilst listening? Optional.
Nightcap Podcast Episodes
EP 4. Beauty, Sex, and Death - The weird life of Cleopatra
In this Episode of Nightcap - The podcast retelling stories of myth and murder, lies and legends in the world of drinks, I will be retelling the fascinating stories of Cleopatra and the drinking culture of modern day and ancient Egypt.
EP 3. King of the Bootleggers - The Story of George Remus
The life, rise and fall of one of prohibitions most notorious bootleggers George Remus. Dubbed the King of Bootleggers, Pioneer of temporary insanity and inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgeralds iconic lavish Character Jay Gatsby from “The Great Gatsby”
EP 2. The man that sold $30 million of fake wine
The retelling of how one of the largest frauds to take place was that of fake wine and how Rudy Kurniawan single handily built a reputation as a trusted wine collector, before selling over $30 million dollars of his own fake bottled wine. Passing it of as rare and old wines.
EP 1. The murders that caused a 100 year ban of Absinthe
The rise and fall of absinthe - Creative inspiration for some of the worlds most famed artists and poets such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. Why people believed it caused hallucinations. And how Jean Lanfray killing his whole family caused mass panic leading to the 100 year ban of the green fairy that is Absinthe.
Want to get involved?
I’m on the search for your stories, Let me hear your stories that have been fuelled by drinks - either personal or historical. Any folklore you’ve came across? Myths? Origin stories? Perhaps within your own family history. Maybe you just have a personal story from a wild night out or particularly peculiar story you want to share with our listeners. Hit me up here or DM me at the mindful mixologist on Instagram to share your stories and have them feature in the next episode of Nightcap.