Laid Back Lush
A wine and spirits podcast for both new and experienced drinkers. Join Michael and Gabe as we chronicle our journey into how our favorite drinks are made from start to finish, as well as the culture and history surrounding them. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on new content! @laidbacklush
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
Bad Alcohols: Trying The Cheapest Grocery Store Wines
A lot of people think that price is indicative of the quality and enjoy-ability of a wine. While we have tried to challenge this notion in the past, today we're trying the lowest priced red, white, a…
00:46:34 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
The Rum Runners of the Prohibition
Bootleggers are one of the most discussed groups from the Prohibition era in the United States. These alcohol smugglers rightfully deserve a spotlight, but what about those who supplied the booze? To…
00:44:26 |
Sat 10 Jun 2023
How Does the Alcohol Industry Work?
As alcohol consumers, we normally only see the customer facing side of the industry. The simplicity of a purchase makes it easy to think that alcohol goes from production to market to sell, but the r…
00:35:50 |
Sat 13 May 2023
Will ChatGPT Steal Our Jobs?
AI has become a hot topic across the internet. One of the biggest questions being asked is will AI programs like ChatGPT be able to replace humans? While we can't speak for every job, after asking Ch…
01:25:42 |
Sat 22 Apr 2023
The History of Guinness
Happy National Beer Day! Ok, we are a day late, but it's the thought that counts, right? Regardless, today we wanted to talk about one of the oldest and most famous beer brands around today. Guinness…
00:47:07 |
Sat 08 Apr 2023
Sweet Wines And Dessert Wines: What's The Difference?
There is a common misconception among wine drinkers that all wines that are noticeably sweet can be used interchangeably with dessert wines. Although this is an understandable assumption, dessert win…
00:50:11 |
Sat 25 Mar 2023
An Overview of Wine & Food Pairing
A wine and food pairing can make or break your dinner party, and we're here to help make sure it's a hit. The art of wine pairing does take time to perfect, but the basic principles are simpler than …
00:42:57 |
Sat 18 Mar 2023
So What Exactly Is Terroir?
Terroir, or a unique signature imparted to wines within a region, is a much debated term in the world of wine. What constitutes the terroir of a wine seems to vary widely, even among professionals. I…
00:50:49 |
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Wine 101: Basic Wine Terms
Often in the wine world, newcomers will encounter a lot of terms being thrown around regarding wine with no clear definition given. While often unintentional, this experience can be confusing for nov…
00:48:13 |
Sat 25 Feb 2023
Exploring Priorat And Its Wines
Priorat is a highly regarding wine producing region located in Catalonia, Spain. The practice of wine making dates back to the 12th century with Carthusian monks discovering the unique terroir in thi…
00:59:00 |
Sat 11 Feb 2023
An Introduction to Ouzo
Ouzo hails from the nation of Greece and is easily its most prominent liquor. This anise-heavy drink is still a prominent part of the local culture, particularly where food is concerned, but how did …
00:31:53 |
Sat 04 Feb 2023
The Philosophy of Expertise: Separating Snobs from Professionals
What is wine expertise? Well, it seems to depend on who you ask. To some it's the height of sophistication, for others it's complete nonsense. In this episode, we'll be discussing the philosophical i…
00:59:36 |
Sat 28 Jan 2023
Did Adam Ruin Everything? | The Science of Wine Expertise
Are wine experts full of it? Adam Ruins Everything seems to think so, but we have some doubts about that claim. In this episode, we're diving into the science of wine tasting to see if the world of w…
00:48:52 |
Sat 21 Jan 2023
Wine Tasting Revisited: The Definitive LBL Tasting Regimen
Remember when we did an episode on wine tasting at the start of this podcast? We hope not because it was bad. Listen to this one instead, it's much better, we promise. This go around we'll be walking…
01:20:25 |
Sat 07 Jan 2023
It Came From The Internet Part 2: Trendy, Pretty, & Misinformed
We're back with even more analysis of the effect of social media on the perceptions and opinions of wine on the internet. In this episode, we're looking towards the trend-driven marketing that gets f…
01:10:34 |
Sun 11 Dec 2022
It Came From The Internet Part 1: Wine Hot Takes
The world wide web is home to the largest collection of information man has ever known. How did man decide to utilize this? By giving controvercial opinions and clout chasing on social media, of cour…
00:52:55 |
Sat 03 Dec 2022
Exploring Virginia Craft Beer
Welcome back! In today's episode we're exploring the diverse world of craft brewing here in the commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia has an extensive history of beer brewing that predates even the foun…
00:48:30 |
Sat 12 Nov 2022
Exploring Virginia Wines
This episode has certainly been a long time coming! We have been itching to talk about the state of the rapidly growing wine industry here in our home state, Virginia, for quite a while now, and we'r…
01:17:28 |
Sun 06 Nov 2022
Returning To Bad Alcohols: Torturing Ourselves With 99
In our infinite wisdom, we have decided to return to our bad alcohols series. This time, we sought out the worst recommendations from our local ABC store clerks. The result was 99, a brand of 99 proo…
01:18:23 |
Sun 16 Oct 2022
Phylloxera Part 2: The Near Eradication of Vitis Vinifera
Join us as we continue our exploration of Phylloxera, the great wine blight. In this episode, we will be delving into the history of how Phylloxera was discovered and nearly led to the eradication of…
00:38:25 |
Sat 08 Oct 2022
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