There’s something about confidence men and women that interest me. I think it’s the fact that I want to learn as much about the subject as possible so I don’t get screwed over by a real life conman. Whenever my family would go to New York I wanted to buy a fake Rolex, I think… Continue reading Con Artists, Swindlers, Grifters, and Cheats
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Community Spotlight: Martin Ellison
We’ve got another American Pulps Spotlight where we take a person from the American Pulps community and interview them. We have so many talented people in our community and we want to give props where props are due. This week it’s Martin Ellison a pulpy pen and ink artist, illustrator and oil painter. Tell us… Continue reading Community Spotlight: Martin Ellison
Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
Created in 1915 at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris by Harry MacElhone the French 75 is said to have gotten it’s name because they said the drink had as much kick as a 75-millimeter field artillery gun. After making one I can attest, it’s the most potent champagne mixed-drink I’ve had. Harry’s New York… Continue reading Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
Community Spotlight: Eric Hibbeler
Here’s another American Pulps Spotlight where we take a person from the American Pulps community and interview them. We have such an amazing community through social media and we want to give props where props are due. This week it’s Eric Hibbeler who puts a modern twist on his neo-noir style artwork and some awesome… Continue reading Community Spotlight: Eric Hibbeler
True Crime Podcasts We’re Into
True Crime anything is very popular right now, and no medium is more saturated with it than podcasts. Five years ago when Sarah Koenig came out with Serial, it really kickstarted True Crime flood of entertainment. Afterwards, Making a Murderer and The Jinx came into play and now we have a True Crime renaissance. There’s… Continue reading True Crime Podcasts We’re Into
Drink Like A Character: The Don Draper Old Fashioned
It’s not called old for nothing, this is likely one of the earliest North American cocktails with it first being referenced in 1806 (that’s during Thomas Jefferson’s administration. That’s old). Aside from Don Draper, this was one of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s favorite drinks, along with the Dirty Martini. Harry Truman also enjoyed his Old Fashioned’s,… Continue reading Drink Like A Character: The Don Draper Old Fashioned
Prohibition Cocktails: Reppin’ NYC
Start spreadin’ the news. Here’s some drink recipes named after some of the boroughs of Newww Yooorrrrkkkk. Sorry. Sorry. Three of the five boroughs had some pretty popular drinks back when American’s weren’t allowed to drink and did anyway, but only one of them is still consumed on the regular. These drinks are a part… Continue reading Prohibition Cocktails: Reppin’ NYC
Community Spotlight: Skye Barak
Here’s another American Pulps Spotlight where we take a person from the American Pulps community and interview them. We have such an amazing community through social media and we want to give props where props are due. This week it is Skye Barak: Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m 21 years old, and… Continue reading Community Spotlight: Skye Barak
Prohibition Cocktails: The Bee’s Knees
This is a recipe from the book Contraband Cocktails by Paul Dickson. I’m going to try to get through all of these and write about them eventually. In order to do so I need to get my hand on some absinthe which is not cheap. When we set up a Patreon it’s the important things… Continue reading Prohibition Cocktails: The Bee’s Knees
Community Spotlight: Stu Hepcat
This is our very first American Pulps Spotlight where we interview a person from the American Pulps community. We have such an amazing community through social media and we want to give props where props are due. This week it’s Stu Hepcat: Tell us about yourself: I’m a tattoo artist and owner of Hepcat Tattoos… Continue reading Community Spotlight: Stu Hepcat