Best Gin Topics Podcasts (2025)

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Has PDA Gone Insane? A Target Aisle Makeout Story | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 17 16:19

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re keeping it cozy and a little spicy. Karen walks Kate through an easy apple cider gin cocktail you can shake up on a weeknight, then we pivot to a very specific modern dilemma: adult PDA in public. Yes, the Target cereal aisle incident is discussed, analyzed, and properly side-eyed. Consider this your fall drink …

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Travel, Gin & the Great Immigration Chat | Twist Happy Hour Ep.16 25:09

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re taking a gin-soaked journey through Ireland — from Galway’s Tribe Gin School to Donegal’s coastal distilleries — and chasing it with a real conversation about identity, ancestry, and why so many Americans are thinking about moving abroad. Keryn just returned from Ireland with a suitcase full of small-batch gins,…

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Fiscal Responsibility, Government Spending & Real Investment | Twist Happy Hour Ep.15 24:07

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This week on Twist Happy Hour… we dig into fiscal responsibility and how today’s government spending stacks up against the old-school promise of accountability. Keryn and Kate call for investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation—the stuff that benefits everyone—while challenging the misconceptions around progressive ideologies and the c…

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Democrats, Where You At? Do We Still Have a Two-Party System in the USA? | Twist Happy Hour Ep.14 21:46

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re shaking up a Campfire Mule and wading straight into the mess of American politics. From “Where are the Democrats?” to “Do we still have a functional two-party system?”, Keryn and Kate trade receipts, jokes, and real frustration about leadership, legislation, and the whiplash of today’s headlines. It’s equal part…

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Talking Philly, DelCo & Dialects Over Drinks | Twist Happy Hour Ep.13 15:15

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re mixing up cocktails and culture with a colorful science experiment and a deep dive into language quirks. From the magic of a butterfly pea gin drink that changes color with citrus 🌺🍸 to the ever-entertaining nuances of Philadelphia accents and slang, it’s a happy hour filled with laughter, stories, and regional …

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Racist AI, Ethics & the Future of Tech | Twist Happy Hour Ep.12 14:32

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, Karen and Kate kick things off with hibiscus tea, Amalfi Spritzes, and a little homestead gardening chat before diving into one of the hottest tech controversies right now: racist AI. From Elon Musk’s AI experiment “Grok” spiraling into anti-Semitic responses, to the growing role of government in shaping artificial in…

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The Untold Side of the Epstein Case: Jean-Luc Brunel | Twist Happy Hour Ep.11 16:30

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we swap cocktails for coffee and dive headfirst into one of the darkest chapters of the Jeffrey Epstein saga: Jean-Luc Brunel. You may have heard Epstein’s name everywhere, but what about Brunel—the French modeling agency mogul with deep ties to Epstein’s operations, who mysteriously died in prison while awaiting tria…

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USA Tipping Culture Wars: Cocktails, Service Work, and Why Wages Still Suck | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 10 20:46

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re mixing up a crisp Pear Martini and diving into a juicy topic that hits close to home: tipping culture in the United States. Keryn and Kate share personal stories from their time working in the service industry, break down how tipping works (and doesn’t), and talk about what it really means for service workers tr…

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Disasters, Dinosaurs, & MAGA Stalking (Couping Mechanisms for the Exhausted) | Twist Happy Hour Ep.9 21:43

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Welcome to the Twist Happy Hour, where Keryn and Kate are pouring a glass of wine and diving into the wild world of coping mechanisms. From binge eating to bad disaster movies, they're unpacking all the ways we try (and sometimes fail) to handle modern chaos. With a signature mix of humor and honesty, the hosts talk about everything from childhood …

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Habeas Corpus, Constitutional Rights & The Future of Immigration | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 8 19:38

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This week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re shaking up more than just cocktails. Keryn and Kate kick things off with the Rosemary Reverie, a herbaceous gin drink that’s anything but ordinary, before diving headfirst into a conversation about constitutional rights, habeas corpus, and what’s really at stake when those protections start to wobble. From Elle …

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Tariffs, TikTok, Wine Prices, and Why Nothing Is as Simple as It Seems | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 7 20:27

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We’re stirring up cocktails and conversation about a topic that might hit your wallet: tariffs. Keryn and Kate kick off the episode with a Lavender Bees Knees and Empress Gin, then pivot to the rising costs of wine, hidden fees from online shopping, getting your news on tariffs from TikTok and the complex ripple effects of global trade. From unexpe…

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1980s Parenting vs. Today: Why It’s So Much Harder Now | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 6 20:52

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Is modern parenting just harder—or are we all just exhausted? In this episode, we chat about growing up in the 1980s vs. raising kids now. From screen time stress to online safety, catfishing, and constant pressure to “do it all,” we’re unpacking why today’s parents are overwhelmed... and maybe a little nostalgic for simpler times. Chapters 00:00 C…

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Hotel Pet Peeves: Why Are Resort Fees Still a Thing? | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 5 20:37

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From loose outlets to sky-high resort fees, we’re ranting about all the little things that drive us nuts at hotels. Whether it’s getting nickel-and-dimed or struggling to find a working USB port, we’re calling it out—cocktail in hand, of course. 🍸 Tune in for travel venting, a few laughs, and stories you’ll definitely relate to. 🔗 Subscribe for mor…

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Why The Witcher Is Better Than Superman | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 4 18:25

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What makes The Witcher worth watching (besides Henry Cavill looking amazing in leather)? In this episode, we dig into the show’s storyline, how it compares to Game of Thrones, why it’s better than Superman, and whether comic book roots help or hurt it. Plus, what will it take to get Kate to FINALLY watch it so she and Keryn have something to talk a…

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Finally, Some Good News | Dire Wolves, Eurovision, & the Joshua Tree Win | Twist Happy Hour Ep. 3 18:42

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Let’s face it: the news can feel like a nonstop doom scroll. But this week on Twist Happy Hour, we’re flipping the script and focusing entirely on the kind of good news stories that give us hope, make us laugh, or at least make us go, "Okay, maybe the world isn’t totally on fire." Grab your favorite drink—boozy or not—and settle in for Episode 3: a…

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Murder, Mystery, & Hollywood | Natalie Wood Conspiracy Deep Dive | Twist Happy Hour | Episode 2 17:21

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Was Natalie Wood’s death really an accident—or is there a darker Hollywood conspiracy still lurking beneath the surface? In this episode of Twist Happy Hour, we explore the mysterious drowning of Natalie Wood, the swirling theories around Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken, and how one of Hollywood’s most tragic deaths remains unsolved decades la…

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Weirdest Guinness World Records (Yes, Someone Paddled a Pumpkin) | Twist Happy Hour | Episode 1 13:18

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Discover the weirdest Guinness World Records ever set — from paddling giant pumpkins to sticking pencils in your beard. In this episode of Twist Happy Hour, we explore bizarre world records, odd personal goals, and why some of these records even exist. Grab your favorite cocktail and hang out with us as we chat about: Guinness World Records gone wi…

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Another Round & Some Memories Found 28:51

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To celebrate the end of series 6, the Gin & Topic family just had to have a little get together… want to join us? Let’s look back on the series and chat about everything we learnt with another round of particular favourites from the tasting room to keep us hydrated For the final time this series… cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com…

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Clink & Oops Series 6 Bloops 22:50

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You’d think that six series in we might have less bloopers to share with you. Think again! As per tradition, here are all our ‘sorry Ben’s’ and technical fuck ups for you all to enjoy. Including a few from our guests… Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Series 6 Top Ups 32:16

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This series we’ve been joined by nine wonderful experts, each one with their own topic. But we always end up chatting away with our guests for far too long… So, join us this week for a little treat. From extra topic gems to chats about just how our experts ended up in their roles, here are the bits that we couldn’t squeeze into the main show! Cheer…

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Tasting A Little More From Series 6 11:16

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re having a few extra shots from the series Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everleaf & CRISPR 1:06:21

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CRISPR! No, it’s nothing to do with crisps… What is it, you ask? Well, that’s what this week is all about. We’re joined by Soren Hough, a writer and a scientist who completed a PhD in Biochemistry at Cambridge. He has been working with, and writing about, CRISPR since 2014 and is currently a Visiting Scientist in the DNA repair laboratory of Prof S…

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Tasting Everleaf 19:08

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Everleaf Marine with our guest Soren Hough Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clean G & Kids Environment and Health 48:46

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What environment do you like to listen to us in? We hope you haven’t got kids around, there’s an explicit warning for a reason! Although maybe this week, you should at least keep them in mind. We’re joined by Pia Hardelid, a Professor of Epidemiology at the University College London. Pia is leading a project called the Kids’ Environment and Health …

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Tasting Clean G 18:15

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Clean G with our guest Pia Hardelid Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Never Never & Science Integrity 1:02:50

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We’ve talked sharing science this series but how do you know that the science you’re reading isn’t as fake as a love island star’s teeth? This week we’re joined by Dr Simone Cuff, a biomedical researcher who currently works with a major scientific publisher checking scientific papers for research integrity issues and signs of fraud. She’s going to …

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Tasting Never Never 18:54

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Never Never triple Juniper gin with our guest Dr Simone Cuff Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tonic Waters & Flying Squirrels 49:15

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This week we’re making some airtime for a less represented animal (thank you for that joke, Sarah). We’re going to be chatting all things flying squirrel! Our expert is Jeremy Howard, PhD student at the University of Missouri St. Louis. He’s currently studying bumblebees but we’re dragging him back to his previous work as we chatted all things bee …

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Tasting Tonic Waters 22:20

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room We’re doing something a bit different this week… we’re tasting tonic waters. Join us as we try Fever Tree, Schweppes and Double Dutch with our guest Jeremy Howard. Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cambridge Curator's & Sharing Science 1:04:33

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We chat a lot about science on this podcast but this week we’re going a bit meta and chatting about sharing science. Although, in a much more academic sense… We’re joined by Emma Smith, a Journal Development Editor at eLife, an independent nonprofit committed to improving the way scientific research is reviewed and communicated. They’re going to be…

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Tasting Cambridge Curator's 17:30

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Cambridge Curator’s gin with our guest Emma Smith Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Isle of Harris & Toxic Algae 55:18

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It’s the third and final in this accidental swampy theme! And this week it’s getting toxic… We’re joined by Dr. Will J Brownlie, an Environmental biologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. But don’t worry, Will isn’t the toxic one and nor is this week’s gin. We’re talking Toxic Algae. And more specifically, should we be worried about tox…

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Tasting Isle of Harris 19:00

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Welcome to the Gin & Topic tasting room This week we’re tasting Isle of Harris gin with our guest Dr Will J Brownlie Cheers! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gin-and-topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Caorunn & Swamp Methane 46:05

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We’re back in the swamps this week but don’t worry, there’s no sign of Shrek. Our guest is Dr Carole Helfter, an Environmental physicist and Group Leader in Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange and Effects at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. She’s going to be talking to us all about Swamp Methane and answering the burning question: Where does it com…