Discover the Truth about Life Behind Bars! Join hosts Officer Goodwin, a prison officer for 38 years, Emma Basset, a former prison psychologist, and Joel Campbell, prison owner, as they take a deep dive into the real and gritty truth about life behind bars. Life Behind Bars is the documentary style podcast discussing the benefits and downsides of prison life. Bringing a compelling and unique insight and nothing but the truth.
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A cycling podcast about the joy of amateur riding and offering insight on professional cycling. Commuting and Cobbled Classics; Grand Tours and weekend rides; sportifs, bikes, mountains, coffee, and everything we like about life on two wheels. Special guests and interviews feature alongside general wittering and bickering with each other about everything from the Tour de France to what constitutes an appropriate cycling wardrobe. (Formerly the Top Tube Cycling Podcast)
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Life Behind Bars, which is hosted by the Daily Beast’s Half Full editor Noah Rothbaum and its legendary columnist David Wondrich, allows listeners to be flies on the wall as two of the world’s foremost drinks experts talk about cocktails and spirits. It is a mix of engaging stories and historical facts about the greatest bartenders and drinks of all time. In 2018, it won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world's best drinks podcast.Please drink responsibly. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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Episode 10 – Death Penalty
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Recent debates on the re-introduction of the death penalty have been a contentious issue. While opinions seem to be divided, there's no denying that the implications of a return to capital punishment are far-reaching and complex. In episode 10 we discuss the ultimate guilty sentence. Join hosts Officer Goodwin, a prison officer for 38 years, Emma B…
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Episode 9 – Manslaughter / Murder with diminished responsibility
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As the court system works to determine the guilt or innocence of individuals charged with manslaughter or murder with diminished responsibility, This raises interesting questions about the influence of mental health on criminal responsibility and the appropriate sentencing for those who are found to be not guilty due to mental illness or other miti…
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Episode 8 – Prison Labour
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As the debate rages on regarding the use of prison labor, it's important to take a look at the latest trends. Governments are beginning to take advantage of the availability of prisoners, by selling their labor to private companies. But is this a fair practice? What are the implications? Watch episode 8 and find out. Join hosts Officer Goodwin, a p…
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Episode 7 – Religion & Holidays in Prison (cultural, religious holidays and occasions)
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Interesting research is being done on the religious and cultural holidays and occasions that are followed in prisons. From Ramadan to Easter, we are seeing a look into how religion and holidays are being observed within the walls of confinement. With more understanding and insight into how prisoners observe various holidays, can we can begin to cre…
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Episode 6 – When prison go wrong (riots)
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The recent prison riots and outbursts of violence have made one thing clear: Prison systems are in dire need of reform. While the causes of these riots vary, the effects remain the same. People get hurt, resources and services are lost, and the public is put at risk. Let's start a conversation about the causes and consequences of when prisons go wr…
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Episode 5 – Criminal justice around the World
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It's well known that criminal justice systems around the world have distinct approaches to ensuring justice is served. In the UK, criminal justice has evolved through the years, while other nations have implemented new and sometimes controversial policies. What are some of the latest trends in criminal justice systems around the world? How do they …
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Episode 4 – Prison Sentences
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As the conversations around prison sentences and limitations become more urgent each day, it's becoming increasingly important to understand the latest trends in this field. The crimes for which people are remanded, sentenced or bailed, along with the anonymity of those released from prison are topics that we should all be discussing. In Episode 4 …
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Episode 3 – Prison Roles (The Right Side of the Bars)
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The prison system is ever-evolving and the roles of prison staff and inmates are continually modernising. With the introduction of new initiatives such as rehab-based programs, meaningful activities, and effective communication, we are seeing positive changes in the day-to-day of prison life. We’ve started to go beyond the traditional roles of guar…
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Episode 2 – Serial Killers
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Serial killers have historically been the most notorious and feared criminals. From Harold Shipman to Fred & Rosemary West to Mary Ann Cotton and Dennis Nielsen, we are continuously learning more about the latest trends in serial killers - and how far we have come in understanding and prevention. As an ongoing effort to bring awareness, we start a …
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Episode 1 - Why do we have prisons & what are they for?
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As the criminal justice system continues to evolve, it's important to discuss the role of prisons and why they are in existence. Prisons are designed to be deterrence for society, but also serve as a way of preventing crime, punishing criminals, as well as rehabilitation. These important subjects are too often overlooked. In this episode we share o…
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Discover the Truth about Life Behind Bars! Join hosts Officer Goodwin, a prison officer for 38 years, Emma Basset, a former prison psychologist, and Joel Campbell, prison owner, as they take a deep dive into the real and gritty truth about life behind bars. Life Behind Bars is the documentary style podcast discussing the benefits and downsides of p…
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The Past, Present & Future of Gin - Life Behind Bars: The Oxford Companion
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Gin has been a bartending fixture for hundreds of years and stars in countless famous cocktail recipes. On this special episode of Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum talk about gin’s roots and how the spirit has evolved and kept current for centuries—including during the modern cocktail renaissance. Sebastien Derbomez, mana…
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The Birth of Luxury Spirits - Life Behind Bars: The Oxford Companion
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The launch of Grand Marnier in the late 1800s helped to establish a new standard for luxury liquor brands. The Cognac-and-orange liqueur also inspired the creation of several delicious cocktails, including the original version of the Bijou. On this special episode of Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the origin of …
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How the Margarita Became a Cocktail Sensation - Life Behind Bars: The Oxford Companion
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Everyone has heard at least one story about how the Margarita came to be—at last count, there were seven credible origin stories. On this special episode of Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum explore the possible stories behind the Margarita’s invention, as well as a groundbreaking advertising campaign by José Cuervo that m…
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La Dolce Vita The Birth of Italian Cocktails - Life Behind Bars: The Oxford Companion
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The Negroni and the Americano are perennial favorites of professional and amateur bartenders around the world. But when were these classic cocktail recipes created? And how did Italy’s bar culture become a sensation? On this special episode of Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum delve into the backstory of these drinks and t…
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A Look Inside the Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails - Life Behind Bars: The Oxford Companion
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For nearly ten years, Life Behind Bars co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum have been working on a special project: The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails. A few weeks ago, the nearly 900-page book debuted with more than 1,100 entries from 150 contributors. On this special episode, Wondrich and Rothbaum take you behind the scenes of this …
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The Past, Present and Future of Rye Whiskey - Life Behind Bars Live
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Rye whiskey beguiles the palate with a range of slow-to-reveal flavors. The same could be said of the spirit’s long and complex history, which continues to delight (and frustrate) modern distillers, historians and journalists. On this special live episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum assem…
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The Next Cocktail Frontier? Smaller Cities - Life Behind Bars
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The rebirth of the cocktail started in big cities, including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. But over the last few years, smaller markets have arguably made the biggest bartending strides. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by chef Cheetie Kumar and b…
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The Next Cocktail Book Collecting Obsession - Life Behind Bars
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People have been writing about drinks as long as they’ve been enjoying them. And with the rebirth of the cocktail during the last 20 years, prices for vintage drinks books have risen dramatically and bargains are much harder to find. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined …
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Rebuilding an Irish Single Malt Whiskey Powerhouse - Life Behind Bars
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Single malt Irish whiskey is in distiller Darryl McNally’s blood. His ancestors made the historic spirit for centuries in Ireland. Now he’s trying to rebuild his family’s Limavady distillery at the northern tip of the island. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by McNal…
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The Canned Cocktails Craze: Are They Here to Stay? - Life Behind Bars
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From bartenders to craft spirits brands to liquor behemoths, everyone seems to be launching a new canned cocktail these days. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by acclaimed Half Full columnist Wayne Curtis to discuss the historic roots of these pre-mixed beverages. (S…
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Bourbon’s Newfound Star Power: Andy Roddick and Peyton Manning - Life Behind Bars
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Forget wine. Forget vodka. Forget tequila. Celebrities are starting American whiskey brands. Over the last few years, quite a few professional athletes, actors and musicians began selling bourbon or rye. Is a whiskey brand the new ultimate celebrity status symbol? On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondric…
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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly—The Long Island Iced Tea - Life Behind Bars
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Whether you love it or hate it, it’s hard to escape the Long Island Iced Tea. The enduringly popular guilty pleasure—which calls for a potent combination of white spirits, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and cola—was invented in a bar on New York’s Long Island for a cocktail competition. It first became a sensation in clubs and bars around the area…
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The Search for the World’s Fastest Bartender - Life Behind Bars
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It’s hard enough to make a round of four delicious classic cocktails on a slow night for a couple of regulars. Now imagine trying to make them on stage in front of a screaming crowd for a group of prestigious judges prepared to critique them—out loud. This scenario, which is the stuff of nightmares for many, describes the global and charitable all-…
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Nick Offerman is Living his Best Scotch Life - Life Behind Bars
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Nick Offerman should not be confused with Ron Swanson, the character he played on the hit show Parks and Recreation. But the two share at least one thing in common: A love for Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, Offerman joins co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to talk about the…
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What Do Bars Do Now? - Life Behind Bars
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It’s been one hell of a year for bartenders and bar owners. Now that America is starting to reopen, bars are trying to navigate this new post-COVID world while dealing with industry burn-out, labor shortages, evolving business plans and changing drink trends. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and…
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The Future of Craft Whiskey is Hyper-Local Ingredients - Life Behind Bars
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Can the flavor of a whiskey reflect the place where it’s made? How about the people who produced it? Distillers around the globe are exploring the idea of terroir, experimenting with locally grown heirloom grains, and making barrels from regional species of oak. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich …
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Does the Type of Cocktail Glass You Use Really Matter? - Life Behind Bars
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The Martini is the most famous drink. Its signature glass is equally iconic and perhaps even more ubiquitous. But the world of cocktail glassware is vast and there are all kinds of supposed rules for using each style and type. So where did all of these traditions and customs come from? And does it actually matter if you use an elegant coupe or a ja…
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Mission Impossible: Reinventing the Piña Colada - Life Behind Bars
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Love it or hate it, the Piña Colada is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. But it’s been largely forgotten by craft bartenders. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by tropical drinks expert Jeff “Beachbum” Berry from acclaimed New Orleans bar Latitude 29. Th…
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Christopher Kimball & the Grateful Dead School of Bartending - Life Behind Bars
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Nobody has ever accused Milk Street founder Christopher Kimball of being indifferent. Viewers of his acclaimed PBS television show and readers of his newsletter and books are accustomed to his strong opinions on cooking and ingredients, as well as his fascinating stories of eating and drinking around the world. On this episode of the award-winning …
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The Secret History of Bourbon - Life Behind Bars
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From important still designs to the real reason why distillers began charring barrels, many important details of bourbon history are often missing from modern accounts of the spirit. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum talk about some of the most interesting American whiskey disco…
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