One morning in June, John Chiswell visits a favorite tavern, only to be confronted by a drunk, abusive merchant. At least that was Chiswell’s version of events. So he picked up a sharp sword…and nothing good can come of that.
Aug 10
Maurice Chammah: The Last Twelve Weeks
I’ve had my buddy, Maurice Chammah, on the show before. He’s a journalist with the Marshall Project, and a leading authority on the death penalty. He has a podcast out called: The Last Twelve Weeks. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the attorneys for a man on death row in Texa ... Show More
56m 52s
Mar 2024
Ep360 Brutal Bar Brawls
This week, the gals remember some tavern tussles, both historic and personal. Topics include a case for good lighting, a theatrical version of class warfare, and a major diss to American wood. Crack open a Minnesota Gold lager, brush up on your Macbeth, and tune in for Brutal Bar ... Show More
1h 48m
Dec 2023
Ep350 Chicago Mobsters (Chicago LIVE!)
This week, the gals chew some cigars while chatting about some legendary bad guys from the Windy City. Topics include the scariest tee-totaler of all, the slipperiness of Al Capone, and a dark legacy that ends in the form of a Raleigh bar and grill. Tip back a glass of City Winer ... Show More
1h 53m
Jul 2019
Babysitting (Drunk People)
<p>A bartender tells wild stories (murder!), how to get free stuff (drinks and rides home). Also, the found family & new home she's established with the regulars. Plus, Caleb Gethard makes his podcast debut.</p> <p>This episode is brought to you by Sword of Trust (www.swordoftrus ... Show More
1h 14m