A History of the World in Six Glasses

2024 - 2024

Beer: The Happy Mistake

8th January 2024

Episode 1

The story of beer is the story of Egyptian pyramids, Belgian monks, Irish pubs, and American entrepreneurs. And also friendship, according to the world's most famous beer lover, George Wendt.

Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken Story

8th January 2024

Episode 2

Dan, Jim, and Kevin pay as much attention to the history of liquor as they can while working their way through Old Fashioneds, tequila shots, and perfect Martinis made with Dan's special vodka.

Soda: American Fizz Goes Global

8th January 2024

Episode 3

When soda was first invented, they said it could cure anything. But as Dan, Kevin, and Jim discover, soda's real contribution was introducing the world to the American way of life.

Wine: Passion in a Bottle

8th January 2024

Episode 4

From its roots in the ancient world to its place in Christian churches and among the wine snobs, Dan, Jim, and Kevin sip, swirl, and drink their way through the history of wine.

Tea: The Drink that Caused Trouble

8th January 2024

Episode 5

Tea is simple. Just leaves in hot water. But it's a complicated story involving opium, the American Revolution, and the ritual of High Tea, which Dan, Jim, and Jon enjoy with scones and silly accents.

Coffee: The World Wakes Up

8th January 2024

Episode 6

Coffee woke the world up. Centuries ago it gave people a lift and it still does. Jon doesn't like it. Jim grew up on it. But one thing is clear: without coffee, the world would still be asleep.

Top Cast

Dan Aykroyd•Jon Lovitz•George Wendt

Director

Rob Long

Writer

Rob Long

Five very funny guys take a walk through history, talking about the drinks that shaped our world. Dan Aykroyd tends bar for his thirsty friends Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and George Wendt.

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Rob Long

Director

Rob Long

Writer

Peggy Cafferty

Executive Producer

Kathleen Glynn

Executive Producer

Jennifer Gottesfeld

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Vis Iyer

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Lorcan Kavanagh

Executive Producer

Rob Long

Co-Executive Producer

Simon Lynch

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Glenn Milley

Producer

Jay O'Connell

Executive Producer

Daniel Sheldon

Associate Producer

Sabrina Stoll

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