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Drunk On History

Lauren Dogaer

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led history podcast focused on alcohol, drinking practices, and social and religious attitudes in ancient civilizations, typically featuring archaeologists, historians, museum curators, and specialists in ancient texts. Credible pitches would include academic experts in ancient history, archaeology, religious studies, historical alcohol production, or museum collections; booking difficulty is medium because guests need specialized expertise but are generally accessible professional experts rather than mass-market celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 333 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

drunkonhistorypodcast@gmail.com

lauren_dogaer@hotmail.com

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Host

Lauren Dogaer - Host of a history podcast examining alcohol production, consumption, regulation, and cultural meaning across ancient civilizations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic specialists, archaeologists, historians of ancient civilizations, scholars of ancient religious or literary texts, and museum curators with expertise relevant to historical alcohol production and drinking cultures.
Required Achievements:  
Published archaeological or historical research, Specialized expertise in an ancient civilization, region, religion, or text tradition, Museum curatorship or responsibility for relevant collections, Fieldwork or scholarly analysis of ancient production, consumption, or ritual practices

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacob Damm - Ancient Brewing And Fermentation In The Levant, Archaeological Evidence For Beer And Wine, Ancient Yeast, Philistine Beer Jars, And Alcohol In The Hebrew Bible.

Joshua Driscoll - Beer, Mead, Wine, Feasting, Ritual, Social Status, And Cultural Exchange In Iron Age European Drinking Practices.

James McHugh - Alcoholic Beverages, Sanskrit Texts, State Regulation, And Hindu, Buddhist, And Jain Attitudes Toward Intoxication In Pre-modern India.

Emlyn Dodd - Roman Wine Production, Distribution, Consumption, Status, Identity, Technology, And The Economic And Political Role Of Wine In The Roman Empire.

Morgan Moroney - Beer And Wine Production In Pharaonic Egypt, Ancient Egyptian Drinking Practices, The Festival Of Drunkenness, And Archaeological Evidence From Funerary Contexts.

Recent Topics

History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Drinking Culture, Religion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Drunk On History
:

Episode 8: Alcohol in the Levant and the Bible

September 28, 2026

In the eighth episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with Jacob Damm, archaeologist and specialist in the ancient Levant, to explore the long and fascinating history of alcohol production and consumption in the region. Together, they examine archaeological evidence for brewing, from some of the earliest possible evidence at Raqefet Cave to Egyptian brewing traditions preserved at Jaffa and Iron Age fermentation technology.The conversation also explores how modern assumptions ha...

Episode 7: Drinking Culture in Iron Age Europe

August 29, 2026

In the seventh episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with Joshua Driscoll, an archaeologist specializing in Iron Age Europe. Together, they explore the diverse drinking cultures of Iron Age communities, from beer and mead to wine and other fermented beverages. They discuss how different drinks were produced, consumed, and associated with everyday life, feasting, ritual, and social status.The conversation then turns to the social importance of drinking and feasting. Lauren and ...

Episode 6: Alcohol in Indian Religion and Sanskrit Texts

July 31, 2026

In the sixth episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with James McHugh, an expert in pre-modern India, Indian religion, and Sanskrit literature. Together, they explore what ancient Sanskrit texts reveal, and sometimes obscure, about alcohol consumption, moderation, and the remarkable diversity of intoxicating beverages in pre-modern India. Drinks such as sura and soma challenge the familiar beer, wine, and spirits categories often applied to other ancient civilizations.The conve...

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Frequently asked questions

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Drunk On History
:

How do I get in touch with Drunk On History?

Drunk On History is hosted by Lauren Dogaer. Its publicly listed emails are drunkonhistorypodcast@gmail.com and lauren_dogaer@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Drunk On History?

The publicly listed emails for Drunk On History: drunkonhistorypodcast@gmail.com and lauren_dogaer@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does Drunk On History have?

Podseeker estimates Drunk On History reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Drunk On History?

Drunk On History typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Academic specialists, archaeologists, historians of ancient civilizations, scholars of ancient religious or literary texts, and museum curators with expertise relevant to historical alcohol production and drinking cultures. Common among recent guests: Published archaeological or historical research; Specialized expertise in an ancient civilization, region, religion, or text tradition; Museum curatorship or responsibility for relevant collections. Recent guests include Jacob Damm, Joshua Driscoll, and James McHugh.

How hard is it to get booked on Drunk On History?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Drunk On History cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Drinking Culture, and Religion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

drunkonhistorypodcast@gmail.com

lauren_dogaer@hotmail.com

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