Our Cynic Culture

About Our Cynic Culture

Welcome to Arsenic Culture, a podcast and video covering hard to get items where we tell you if they're worth the trouble and cost of tracking them down. Co-hosted by Matt and Jason.

Publisher

Arsenic Culture

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2020

Latest episode

2 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

190 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jan 2026

   Sylvester Graham: Curing Sin With Crackers Since 1794 | Ep. 159

   Graham crackers weren’t invented as a snack, they were part of a moral crusade. In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew unpack the strange story of Sylvester Graham, the 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress sin, alcohol, and sexual desire. We explore how Graham’s ideas fed into temperance movements, early health culture, and America’s ongoing obsession with controlling pleasure. From crackers to culture wars, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme bel...

2. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Sazerac Full Proof Rye: Thomas Handy Killer? | Review

   We lined up three proofs of Sazerac Rye to see how they actually stack up. Matt, Jason, and Drew taste the Sazerac Full Proof Rye, the new Sazerac 100 Proof Rye, and the classic 90 proof Sazerac Rye side by side, breaking down flavor, spice, balance, and overall drinkability. Along the way, we speculate whether the Full Proof release starts encroaching on Thomas H. Handy territory. If you’re trying to decide which Sazerac bottle is worth your money, this comparison will definitely help. #r...

3. 

   26 Dec 2025

   The Arsenic Culture Awards: Our Best & Worst of 2025 | Ep. 158

   We’re closing out 2025 with the first-ever Arsenic Culture Awards. Matt, Jason, and Drew kick things off with a round of Drinko, it's Plinko, but with terrible drinking consequences, before breaking down the best, worst, and most baffling things we covered all year. From best bourbon and favorite stories to the dreaded “Why Does This Exist?” award, we nominate, debate, and vote on the moments that defined Arsenic Culture in 2025. We wrap it all up by recognizing the community with our Greate...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

125,223

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

57 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

77

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