Prohibition (the drunk episode) | Pint-Sized History #9

In this week’s episode of Pint-Sized History podcast, which is our final episode of Season 1, Joe and Zack uncover the untold stories and lasting impact of America’s most infamous social experiment, the 18th Amendment, PROHIBITION!

But this isn’t a normal episode, it’s a drinking game, and let me tell you Joe and Zack are anything but sober by the end.

During the episode, Joe and Zack explore the origins, wildness, and turbulent enforcement of the 18th Amendment, from the meteoric rise of organized crime to the eventual repeal that reshaped U.S. society.

Discover how the prohibition of alcohol gave rise to speakeasies, empowered gangsters like Al Capone, and challenged federal law enforcement in ways that left a lasting imprint on American culture.

Joe and Zack delve into the unintended consequences that forever altered politics, economics, and personal freedoms, sparking debates that continue to this day.

They also discuss how the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 signalled not just the end of a failed policy but the beginning of a modern world in what would be one of the craziest lifespans and most eventful lifespans from the beginning to the end of the period.

Whether you’re a long-time listener or just discovering the fascinating history of Prohibition, this must-listen finale offers fresh insights into one of America’s most transformative eras.

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P.S. We’ll be back for Season 2 after the Christmas period!

Special thanks to @bigshortage for the intro music.