Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world - the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.
# Stuff You Should Know: Bars
Join Josh and Chuck as they dive deep into the fascinating history of bars, from ancient Roman taverns to modern craft cocktail lounges. This episode explores how bars became one of humanity's most enduring institutions, tracing their evolution through colonial America, Prohibition's dark days, and the craft cocktail renaissance that saved bartending from the aesthetic disaster of fern bars. You'll discover surprising stories like how George Washington won an election by getting voters drunk, why Canadian doctors were prescribing booze during Prohibition, and the legendary Jerry Thomas—a diamond-wearing bartender with rats on his shoulders who basically invented modern cocktails. Whether you're a bar enthusiast or just curious about how drinking establishments shaped society and culture, this live episode from Vancouver is packed with wild historical details and plenty of laughs.
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