Liquor & Literature Podcast

E15: The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is a breathtaking novel following the life of a young boy, Amir, and his experience in Afghanistan during the downfall of his country’s monarchy, his adaption to moving to the United States, and what drives him to return to his home city of Kabul as an adult. Listen along as we discuss this emotional rollercoaster of a coming-of-age story as Amir replays his life before our very eyes in this award winning novel.
References:
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- A Historical Timeline of Afghanistan
- khaledhosseini.com
- prestogeorge.com
- imdb.com

Book Recommendations: Chapter 1

It’s time for another xtrasode of Liquor & Literature! There are so many books out there, it’d be quite a feat if we were able to cover every single one on this podcast. We wanted to create a book recommendations episode to shout out three books that we won’t be covering as regular episodes for various reasons (i.e. not having a media adaptation or are too long of a text). So, take a listen and learn about some books that we have found fascinating and thought our listeners would as well!
References:
- www.averybrewing.com
- www.smirnoff.com
- www.tanqueray.com
- This Podcast Will Kill You: Maria Smilios & The Black Angels
- www.mariasmilios.com
- www.elizabethkostova.com
- Kathleen Windsor and Forever Amber

E14: The Ritual

Join us for our 14th episode as we discuss The Ritual by Adam Nevill. This horror novel follows a group of men hiking through the Swedish woods. Their holiday quickly goes downhill as they stumble upon several unsettling entities that make them question going on this adventure in the first place. Will this camping trip lead to their demise? You’ll have to listen to find out!
References:
- The Ritual by Adam Nevill
- adamlgnevill.com
- Macmillan Publishers
- northshoredistillery.com
- the-bitter-truth.com
- www.strykk.com
- www.seedlipdrinks.com
- scandinaviancookbook.com
- www.imdb.com

E13: The Round House

For our 13th episode of Liquor & Literature we are covering the 2012 award-winning book The Round House written by Louise Erdrich. This coming of age novel tells the story of Joe, a young boy living on a Chippewa reservation in North Dakota. Joe has to learn to grow up quickly after a horrible incident happens to his mother. Join us as we follow Joe and his family through this emotional rollercoaster.
References:
- The Round House by Louise Erdrich
- mythologydistillery.com
- Waawaashkeshi Stew Recipe
- Potawatomi Berry Rice Recipe
- History of Frybread
- www.poetryfoundation.org
- wikipedia.org
- Pretendians Podcast on Canadaland
- www.imdb.com

Poetry: Installment One

For this episode of Liquor & Literature we will be discussing some notable poets that we have picked to focus on for our first installment on poetry! Join us as we learn about the lives of Nikita Gill, Robert Frost, and James Baldwin while reading selections of their work. With this being an xtrasode, we don’t have a specific drink pairing for this month, but we do have a few local Missouri breweries we’d like to give a shout out to. Take a listen, and find out who!
References:
- www.logboatbrewing.com
- www.pineyriverbrewing.com
- collective.world/nikita-gill
- www.theguardian.com
- www.roadbook.com
- www.poetryarchive.org
- www.poetryfoundation.org
- www.wikipedia.org
- Jimmy's Blues and Other Poems

E12: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

To every millennial’s delight, this episode of Liquor & Literature will be discussing Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! This childhood favorite intrigued and unsettled millions of children. Very rarely could you check these books out at the library, as they were so popular! On the off chance your friend was able to get their hands on these creepy classics, that sleepover would be one to remember! Join us as we read some of our favorite stories and discuss the history behind these folktales and the men who created this iconic book collection.
References:
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: The Complete 3-Book Collection
- The Best Bloody Mary Mix Recipe (The Suburban Soapbox)
- Alvin Schwartz: Controversial Author of Awesome Scary Stories
- www.wikipedia.com
- About Stephen Gammell
- Stephen Gammell Biography
- www.imdb.com
- www.britannica.com/topic/wendigo
- www.nofilmschool.com

E11: Kindred

In this episode of Liquor & Literature we discuss the breakthrough novel, Kindred, written by Octavia E. Butler. Join us as we follow the main character, Dana, as she is transported back to 1815 where she comes face-to-face with the origin story of her ancestors. Be sure to mix yourself up a cocktail/mocktail for this month’s drink pairing and listen as we discuss this talented author and powerful book. 
References:
- Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
- www.skrewballwhiskey.com
- Spiritless Kentucky 74
- Cherry River NA Cranberry Bitters.
- www.biography.com
- www.vulture.com
- www.deadline.com
- www.cosmopolitan.com
- www.esquire.com
- www.change.org
- www.imdb.com

Anniversary: Ask the Hosts Episode

Holy cow! We can’t believe it’s been a full year since our first episode release of Liquor & Literature Podcast! To celebrate, we have a very special Anniversary Ask the Hosts Episode for our listeners to enjoy! Go behind-the-scenes and learn about our origin story and how we create the podcast. Also, learn what books, authors, food/drink pairings and movie adaptations have been our favorites so far!
References:
www.alieward.com/ologies/suicidology

Literature Trivia: Part 1

Who doesn’t love trivia? We sure do! And for this xtrasode we are bringing you some literature trivia! Listen along and test your knowledge on how well you know some classic works we all grew up with.
References:
www.watercoolertrivia.com

E10: The Sorrows of Young Werther

Good morrow, listeners! It is our pleasure at Liquor & Literature podcast to present to you our 10th episode, The Sorrows of Young Werther! This classic romantic novel was written in 1774 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Let’s hop in our carriage and take a ride back in time to learn about the life of this proclaimed author and the book that made him a superstar of the 18th century! 
References:
- The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- www.britannica.com
- Schladerer Kirsch Cherry Liqueur
- Eins Zwei Zero NA Sparkling Wine
- www.wikipedia.org
- www.imdb.com