Welcome to Season 4 – Episode 4!This week, we’re taking a sharp left turn from Kansas and landing in Miami Beach. In July of 1997, world-renowned fashion icon Gianni Versace was gunned down on the steps of his own mansion.And at the center of it all? A social climber named Andrew Cunanan.Today, we’re digging into how a kid from San Diego spiraled into a cross-country killing spree, how he managed to stay one step ahead of the entire country for three months, and how it all ended in Miami leaving the fashion world in shambles.Let's break down the chaos that Cunanan left behind. Grab your drink, because the poison in this episode is The Red Carpet.If you want to drink with us, you’ll need vodka, Campari, pomegranate liqueur, lemon, and simple syrup.The Red Carpet:1 1/2 ounces vodka1 ounce Campari1 ounce pomegranate liqueur1/2 ounce simple syrupLemon slice, for garnishShake the all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon - or don’t.Enjoy!Sources: Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History by Maureen Orth - https://a.co/d/58aPnn3 and the FBI Files: https://vault.fbi.gov/andrew-phillipcunanan/Andrew%20Phillip%20Cunanan%20Part%2001/viewSend us a textSupport the showBritt @sweartodrunkpod - TikTok Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
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S4 - EP 3 - THE HUNT FOR BTK
Welcome to Season 4 - Episode 3!This week, we’re heading to Wichita, Kansas. The quiet little town that wasn’t so quiet once BTK showed up.Bind. Torture. Kill. That’s what he called himself. And for thirty years, he hid behind the mask of a husband, father, church leader, and city code enforcer while secretly turning his darkest fantasies into reality.My sister Kirrah is joining me this week to unpack how a man that ordinary managed to fool everyone including his family, his congregation, and even the cops. Grab your drink, because the poison in this episode is The Forbidden Sour.If you want to drink with us, you’ll need bourbon, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, and simple syrup.The recipe for The Forbidden Sour is as follows:2 oz Bourbon3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice1/2 oz Pomegranate Liqueur (or Grenadine)1/4 oz Simple Syrup (optional, for sweetness)Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon twist if you’re feeling fancy.Enjoy!Sources: “Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer” by Johnny Dodd and John E. Douglas, BTK: Chasing A Serial Killer and A&E’s BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer.Send us a textSupport the showBritt @sweartodrunkpod - TikTok Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
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S4 - EP 2 - HEAVEN'S GATE
Welcome to Season 4 - Episode 2!**THIS EPISODE HAS SOUND ISSUES**This week, we're going to blast off (literally) into one of the strangest true stories in American history: Heaven’s Gate.In 1997, 39 people dressed in identical black outfits and Nike Decades “left their vehicles” in hopes of catching a ride on a UFO trailing the Hale–Bopp comet. Behind the headlines were Marshall Applewhite (a fallen preacher’s kid turned prophet) and Bonnie Nettles (a nurse turned spiritual guide) who built a belief system that mixed Theosophy, UFOs, and the Book of Revelation into one cosmic cocktail of control. Sal is with me again to unpack how it started with a Presbyterian boy from Texas and a New Age nurse...and how it ended, with purple shrouds, poisoned applesauce, and a spaceship that never came.Grab your drink, and let’s talk about the cult that tried to evacuate Earth, the poison in this episode is the Cosmonaut.If you want to drink with us, you will need lime juice, vodka, cardamom bitters, ginger liquer.The recipe for the Cosmonaut is as follows:1 1/2 oz La Poire Flavored Vodka1 dash Cardamom Bitters1 oz Lime juice3/4 oz Ginger LiqueurFill cocktail shaker with ice, add ingerdients, shake ingredients until chilled. Strain into cocktail glass over an ice sphere. Optional: Garnish with a candy dusted grape.Enjoy!Sources: “Heaven’s Gate: The History and Legacy of Marshall Applewhite’s Notorious Doomsday Cult” by Charles River Editors and I watched HBOs documentary, Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults.Send us a textSupport the showBritt @sweartodrunkpod - TikTok Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
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S4 - EP 1 - THE CONGRESS PLAZA HOTEL
Welcome to Season 4 - Episode 1!This Halloween, we’re back — and we’re not just telling a ghost story, we’re living one.Join me! I'm with Sal as we record inside the infamous Congress Plaza Hotel in downtown Chicago. A place that’s been called one of the most haunted hotels in America. From shadowy hallways to creaking elevators, we’re chasing the same whispers that terrified guests for over a century.I’ll share why this city feels like it was built on “sour ground.” And Sal? He'll be right there with me as we explore the hotel that tourists say you should never spend the night in. You’ll hear it all — straight from inside the Congress Plaza itself..The spirits aren't the only things restless, the spirit we'll be drinking in this episode is the Penicillin.If you want to drink with us, you will need ginger, honey, lemon juice, ginger-honey syrup, blended and single malt scotch whiskey.The recipe for the Penicillin is as follows:2 oz blended scotch1/4 oz single malt scotch3/4 oz Lemon juice3/4 oz honey-ginger syrupGarnish with candied gingerFill cocktail shaker with ice, add ingerdients (except candied ginger), shake ingredients until chilled. Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice. Garnish with candied ginger.Enjoy!Sources: Lots of Chicago Tribune Newspaper Archived ArticlesSend us a textSupport the showBritt @sweartodrunkpod - TikTok Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
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S3 - EP 10 - THE IDAHO FOUR - A CONVERSATION
Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 10!In this episode, I’m joined by my homeboy, Jeremy! We'll talk about the chilling case of the Idaho Four—the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students that shook the nation. We'll walk through the known facts, the timeline of events, and the arrest of suspect Bryan Kohberger. The poison in this episode is the Tequila Bee's Knees.If you want to drink with us, you will need mezcal, honey, lemon juice, honey syrup, angostura, and tequila.The recipe for the Tequila Bee's Knees is as follows:2 oz Reposado Tequila1 dash of Mezcal, to rinse1 oz Lemon juice1 oz honey syrup1 dash of Angostura BittersRinse rocks glass with mezcal, shake ingredients (except mezcal and bitters) with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into the rinsed cocktail glass over fresh ice and dash with bitters. Garnish with a lemon peel.Enjoy!Sources:“When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders” by Howard Blum - https://a.co/d/hZifi4PSend us a textSupport the showBritt @sweartodrunkpod - TikTok Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
This is I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God, a podcast where we blend chilling true crime narratives with spine-tingling cocktails. Join your host, Britt Perkins, as she delves into some of the most gripping crime stories while sipping on handcrafted drinks. Expect a mix of macabre tales and killer concoctions every other Thursday! Get ready for a wild ride—it's bound to be a boozy and boundary-pushing experience! Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided. True crime stories may include graphic descriptions of violent or disturbing events. Listener discretion is advised. "I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God" may include references or links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.