Episodes

  • Egyptian Antiquities and the Met (AKA Mummies and Glamour!) with Fiona Davis
    Dec 3 2024

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Fiona Davis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stolen Queen, releasing January 7th. The Stolen Queen will transport readers from 1970s New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of 1930s Cairo and back.

    Paired with this episode:

    Fiona: Gruner Veltliner, white wine
    Eliza: Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner, orange wine

    Fiona's Book:
    The Stolen Queen

    What Fiona is Reading:
    The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

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    Eliza Knight


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    29 mins
  • Exploring Big Ideas That Have Shaped Humanity with Scott Edwin Williams
    Nov 26 2024

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Scott Edwin Williams. On this episode we’re going to talk about his book, Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II), a humorous and informative series exploring the big ideas that have shaped humanity.

    Paired with this episode:

    Scott: Australian Pinot Noir from M&J Becker Wines
    Eliza: Josh, Seaswept Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon Blanc blend

    Scott's Book:
    Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II)

    What Scott is Reading:
    Pompeii by Robert Harris
    Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

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    Scott's Podcast: Lightbulb Moments in Human History

    Scott's Podcast: What's My Age Again?

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    Eliza Knight


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    Great Business Stories

    A great business story thoroughly researched and brought to life by Caemin &...

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    30 mins
  • Marguerite "Missy" Lehand with Historian and Author Kathryn Smith
    Nov 19 2024

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian, Kathryn Smith. On this episode we’re going to be chatting about her historical expertise, the Missy LeHand mystery series and her current screenwriting project.

    Paired with this episode:

    Kathryn: Gin and Dubonnet
    Eliza: Pimm's Spritz

    Kathryn's Book:
    The Gatekeeper

    What Kathryn is Reading:
    Dissolution by C.J. Sansom

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    Kathryn's Substack!

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    Eliza Knight


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    Theater History and Mysteries

    I take a musical theater production and do a deep dive to find a richer...

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    34 mins
  • Drunk History Trivia with Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, Donna Jones Alward and Eliza Knight
    Nov 12 2024

    It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, and Donna Jones Alward.

    Paired with this episode:

    SPARKLE SAUCE! Also known as sparkling water drinks!

    Mimi's Book:
    The Muse of Maiden Lane

    Jenni's Book:
    Ace, Marvel, Spy

    Donna's Book:
    When the World Fell Silent

    Eliza's Book:
    Confessions of a Grammar Queen

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    Great Business Stories

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    30 mins
  • The Woman Behind the Eiffel Tower with Aimie K. Runyan
    Nov 5 2024

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Aimie K. Runyan. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Mademoiselle Eiffel, set in nineteenth-century Paris tells the story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her family’s legacy and their iconic contributions to the city of Paris.

    Paired with this episode:

    Aimie: Graystone Vineyard, Port
    Eliza: Beaujolais, Jadon

    Aimie's Book:
    Mademoiselle Eiffel

    What Aimie is Reading:
    Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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    Eliza Knight


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    Theater History and Mysteries

    I take a musical theater production and do a deep dive to find a richer...

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    37 mins
  • The Incredible Miss Unsinkable--Survivor of the Titanic with Jenni L. Walsh
    Oct 29 2024

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    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Unsinkable, a novel inspired by true survivors of the Titanic, who also braved both WWI and WWII.

    Paired with this episode:

    Jenni: Olipop
    Eliza: Technique, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Jenni's Book:
    Unsinkable

    What Jenni is Reading:
    The Lies We Leave Behind

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    Eliza Knight


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    21 mins
  • Phyllis Fraser -- Cousin to Ginger Rogers with Margaret Porter
    Oct 22 2024

    I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Margaret Porter. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Limits of Limelight, a novel about Phyllis Fraser, cousin of Ginger Rogers and a rising starlet herself.

    Paired with this episode:

    Margaret: French 75
    Eliza: Acclaimed, Red Wine

    Margaret's Book:
    The Limits of Limelight

    What Margaret is Reading:
    Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy

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    Eliza Knight


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    Theater History and Mysteries

    I take a musical theater production and do a deep dive to find a richer...

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    36 mins
  • Drunk History Trivia Game with Eliza Knight, Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski
    Oct 15 2024

    It's our inaugural Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski who not only write historical fiction single titles, but have been writing books together as well.

    Paired with this episode:

    Aimie: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Rachel: Inniskillen, reisling
    J'Nell: Peach lemonade flavored water
    Eliza: Josh, Cabernet Suavignon


    Aimie, Rachel and J'Nell's new book: The Liberty Scarf

    Aimie's Book:
    Mademoiselle Eiffel

    Rachel's Book:
    Operation Scarlet -- Releasing in February 2026!

    J'Nell's Book:
    The Winged Tiara

    Eliza's Book:
    The Queen's Faithful Companion

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    Eliza Knight


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    Great Business Stories

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    31 mins