Best TWS Creative Podcasts (2025)

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History's Most Intoxicating Revelations: Season 1 Top 12 17:14

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We're back with something special - our top 12 most intoxicating moments from Season 1! Join us as we revisit the wildest boozy tales that shaped history, from Roman drinking clubs to champagne myths. We'll reveal how Mark Antony sent drunken letters to the Roman public (the ancient equivalent of drunk texting!), explore whether the Royal Navy actu…

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The Angel's Share: 300 Years of Port's Forbidden Sips 46:57

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Tom and Henry have escaped our London bunker for the season finale and found themselves in glorious Porto, surrounded by the world's finest ports! Join us as Adrian Bridge, the CEO of Taylor's Port, grants us privileged access to the Factory House - a Georgian-style private club for British port shippers built in 1790. The French pinched all the si…

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Mad Men, Sad Wine with Rory Sutherland 1:03:13

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We’re thrilled to welcome marketing maverick Rory Sutherland to Intoxicating History. In this somewhat rambunctious episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles share a glass of Port with Rory as he declares war on the tyranny of the wine-list and launches his campaign to ban drinks parties… except if they’re outdoors. Rory takes us back to his We…

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Grape Pretenders, Part 2 42:05

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In this second part of a two-part special, Tom and Henry delve into the scandalous world of wine fraud that shook the fine wine establishment to its core. We unveil the extraordinary tale of Hardy Rodenstock, the mysterious German who claimed to have discovered Thomas Jefferson’s lost wine collection, and Rudy Kurniawan, the Indonesian fraudster wh…

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The Grape Pretenders: A history of Wine Fraud 43:53

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We are back to escort you on a rollicking journey through the world of wine fraud in “The Grape Pretenders.” In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowlesinvite you to join us as we unravel the outrageous schemes of the past, where fraudsters concocting “authentic” vintages by blending turnip juice, wild fruit, and even a dash of lead oxide…

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The Burton Snatch: Jamie Allsopp & The Ipa Revolution 50:22

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In this episode of Intoxicating History, we take you on a spirited journey through the wild world of British beer. Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles, recount how a bold 1718 letter—declaring war with Spain over a bloated drinks bill—set the stage for the fascinating tale of IPA. Together, we explore the rise, fall, and revival of Allsopp’s legen…

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From Bibles to Capone: Prohibition in the USA 40:57

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Welcome to another unruly chapter of Intoxicating History with hosts, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles. In this episode, we’re unraveling the wild, head-spinning days of America’s Prohibition era. We discover how a noble quest to curb alcohol ended up giving birth to a veritable carnival of bootleggers, speakeasies, and legal loopholes that onl…

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Rome Part 2: The Empire Strikes Bacchus 37:21

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In this episode of Intoxicating History Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys get together for another round of wine-fuelled storytellin, delving deeper into the indulgent, decadent world of Ancient Rome. In the The Empire Strikes Bacchus we explore the lavish and legendary banquets of Roman high society. Step into the extravagant dining hall of Tri…

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Rome Part 1: What did the Romans Ever Do for Us? 39:13

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In this episode of Intoxicating History, Henry, Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles travel back 2,000 years to ancient Rome to ask the big question: What did the Romans ever do for us—wine‑wise? From Pliny the Elder’s hangover cure of raw owl eggs in wine (yes, really) to the scandalous Bacchanalian rites that terrified senators into banning women from …

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The Martini Files: The history of the perfect cocktail 42:04

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In this episode of Intoxicating History, we get up close and personal with everything Martini as we chat with our brilliant guest, author, FT Columnist and Martini Queen, Alice Lascelles. Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys dive into the quirky history of the martini—from its early days as a medicinal elixir with a dash of ginger, to the iconic co…

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Chartreuse To ‘wreck-The-Hoose’ Juice: Monks And The Art Of Distillation 40:16

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In this episode, Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys unravel the enigmatic legacy of monastic mixology. They explore how medieval monks, driven by both spiritual devotion and scientific curiosity, transformed the art of distillation into a craft that yielded some of history’s most fascinating elixirs. We delve into the creation of the herbaceous, …

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Johnnie Walker: The Spirit That Ruled The World 44:05

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In this episode of Intoxicating History, hosts Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles unscrew and pour a liberal measure of the scandalous saga of Johnnie Walker—a Scotch that started as a modest blend in a small Ayrshire grocers and skyrocketed to become a global currency of power and prestige. We dive into the racy world of whisky where a simple bo…

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Wine and Wimples: How Blue Nun sparked a Global Wine Revolution 47:35

4M ago47:35

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It was the wine that took the world by storm—then became a punchline. But behind the once brown and now blue bottle’s retro reputation lies a fascinating story of global wine culture, clever marketing, and unexpected historical twists. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles dive into the rise and fall (and maybe rise again?) of Blue …

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WW2 Part 2: From Vines to Victory 28:25

4M ago28:25

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The Nazis are retreating, the Allies are advancing, and the fate of France’s most prized vineyards hangs in the balance. What happens when a desperate army turns to scorched earth tactics? Could centuries of winemaking history be wiped out in an instant? In this gripping follow-up to our deep dive into wine and war, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bo…

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WW2 Part 1: Wine, War and the Battle for France’s Vineyards 37:15

5M ago37:15

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When the Nazis stormed into France, they weren’t just after land—they had their eyes on the ultimate spoils of war: France’s legendary vineyards became battlegrounds, not just for soldiers, but for winemakers fighting to protect their lifes’ work from the clutches of the Third Reich. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles look at the…

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The Admiral, The Navy, and the Wine That Won the Day 39:15

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In this episode of Intoxicating History, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles tell the remarkable story of how Admiral Nelson, fresh from beating the French at the Battle of the Nile, stumbled upon a Sicilian wine that would fuel the Royal Navy and become the most famous wine in the world - for a while at least. Marsala wasn’t just a drink; it was …

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Shaken, Not Stirred: How James Bond’s Drinks Defined an Era 41:19

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We’re easing out of dry January by veering off the path of hard history and into the world of a fictional hero. One in which the love of vodka martinis reflects a post-war Britain desperate for glamour and escapism. And whose creator’s obsession with detail—right down to his hero’s champagne choices—tells us as much about the author as it does abou…

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Monks, Mavericks, and Murder: The Untold History of Champagne 40:23

6M ago40:23

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Get ready for a sparkling journey through scandal, invention, and murder with Intoxicating History. In this episode, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles pop the cork on the truth about champagne: Did the English actually invent it? Spoiler alert—it involves pirates, royal lovers, and a brief diversion into the wonderful world of cider. We meet Sir…

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Pouring Power: Claret, cocktails and the Crown 46:36

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In this week’s Intoxicating History, Henry Jeffreys and Tom Parker Bowles dive into the opulent, often outrageous world of royal courts, where what is poured and plated isn’t just about indulgence—it shapes politics, power, and even history itself. From lavish banquets to surfeits of lampreys, and secret drinking behind closed palace doors, Henry a…

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Flips, Punches and Corpse Revivers: Charles Dickens’ Victorian World of Drinks 50:41

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This week on Intoxicating History, Tom Parker Bowles and Henry Jeffreys take us to the heart of Dickensian London, a world where every glass of gin, mug of punch, or bottle of sherry consumed by one of Charles Dickens’ characters tells us something about Victorian life. Dickens wasn’t just a master storyteller—he was a chronicler of his times. Thro…

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Drunk Crusaders and Daring Traders: the Rise and Rise of Port 1:01:07

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Pour yourself a glass and settle in for the inaugural episode of Intoxicating History. Join journalist and food writer Tom Parker Bowles and award-winning drinks expert Henry Jeffreys as they uncork the fascinating story of Port wine—a tale of two nations bound together by centuries of trade, taste, and tippling. From medieval crusaders to ambitiou…

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Introducing Intoxicating History 1:00

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From the rise and fall of empires to the birth of modern diplomacy, civilization's greatest moments have been shaped by an unlikely force: what filled our glasses. Join award-winning author Henry Jeffreys and renowned food writer Tom Parker-Bowles as they pour through history's most intoxicating stories. From Charles Dickens's beloved punch to the …

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Intoxicating History

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History's Most Intoxicating Revelations: Season 1 Top 12 17:14

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The Angel's Share: 300 Years of Port's Forbidden Sips 46:57

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Mad Men, Sad Wine with Rory Sutherland 1:03:13

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Grape Pretenders, Part 2 42:05

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The Grape Pretenders: A history of Wine Fraud 43:53

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The Burton Snatch: Jamie Allsopp & The Ipa Revolution 50:22

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From Bibles to Capone: Prohibition in the USA 40:57

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Rome Part 2: The Empire Strikes Bacchus 37:21

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Rome Part 1: What did the Romans Ever Do for Us? 39:13

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The Martini Files: The history of the perfect cocktail 42:04

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Chartreuse To ‘wreck-The-Hoose’ Juice: Monks And The Art Of Distillation 40:16

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Johnnie Walker: The Spirit That Ruled The World 44:05

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Wine and Wimples: How Blue Nun sparked a Global Wine Revolution 47:35

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WW2 Part 2: From Vines to Victory 28:25

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WW2 Part 1: Wine, War and the Battle for France’s Vineyards 37:15

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The Admiral, The Navy, and the Wine That Won the Day 39:15

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Shaken, Not Stirred: How James Bond’s Drinks Defined an Era 41:19

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Monks, Mavericks, and Murder: The Untold History of Champagne 40:23

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Pouring Power: Claret, cocktails and the Crown 46:36

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Flips, Punches and Corpse Revivers: Charles Dickens’ Victorian World of Drinks 50:41

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Drunk Crusaders and Daring Traders: the Rise and Rise of Port 1:01:07

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Introducing Intoxicating History 1:00