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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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Welcome to the LushUs Life podcast. Two lovely lushes serving up humor, hooch, and helpful hacks to raise your alcohol and adulting game. Join us every week for a new episode. We'll talk about our alcohol adventures, misadventures and the serious and not-so-serious business of being an adult.

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EP 75 - Let's Talk Turkey! 39:22

6 years ago39:22

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It's Thanksgiving Week. The Lushes talk about why Thanksgiving is the best holiday of all. Their favorite food, Thanksgiving drink pairings, terrible family traditions and bemoan the dangers of Black Friday Shopping. Listen to some turkey talk before the big day!

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EP 74 - Party in My Mouth 44:55

6 years ago44:55

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Have you wondered how to navigate the confusing world of spirits tasting or why you don't taste flavors others do? This week the Lushes explore the basics of tasting spirits and how to train your palate to recognize flavors. Of course they also cover unconventional tasting descriptions and how good whiskey is a lot like good loving. This aint your grandpa's tasting show!…

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EP 73 - The Name Game! 47:21

6 years ago47:21

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This week on The Lushus Life we invite Dan Magro back. Dan is an actor, mixologist and author of Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People . We discuss Benjamin Franklin’s 200 Synonyms for drunk. Which was an article that appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1737. It’s a fun show as we try and figure out drinking slang from the 18th century.…

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EP 72 - Horror Movies & Cocktails 45:18

6 years ago45:18

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The Lushes celebrate Halloween with cocktails inspired by horror movies. From Silence of the Lambs to Halloween to the Shining we have a drink to match every show and every mood. Warning: this show will make you want to drink wild cocktails and watch scary movies!

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EP 71 - You Really Mezcal Me Sometime... 47:29

6 years ago47:29

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We celebrate International Mezcal Day with a very special guest. The Global Brand Ambassador of Ilegal Mezcal Gilbert Marquez (@gilbertmezcal). Gilbert teaches us mezcal basics and talks about the special craft that is unique to mezcal alone. Agave can grow as many as 35 years before being harvested by hand, cooked underground and eventually distilled in traditional alembic copper stills. Listen this week to fall in love with this smoky artisanal spirit that is taking America by storm.…

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EP 70 - Alcohol By The Letter 48:05

6 years ago48:05

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How well do you know alcohol related terms. From cocktails to spirits there are dozens of common, not so common and often misused or misunderstood terms. This week go through well known and little known terms and discuss their purpose and meaning as well as clear up a few myths along the way. Join in for a fun show!…

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EP 69 - The Hangover Part II 45:59

6 years ago45:59

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The Lushes are at it again, and they are talking Hangovers. It's been over a year since they discussed the topic and decided it was time for a revisit. Has science finally found the cure? Or is Mother Nature a better choice? We cover all there remedies and talk about which ones work and which might just make you sicker!…

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EP 68 - The Spirit of Vodka 47:13

6 years ago47:13

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Why a vodka show you ask? National Vodka Day is October 4th and we decided it's high time we do a show to talk about the best selling spirit in the US since 1978. We cover the origins and history of vodka, the distillation process, it's ascent to number one, and the recent slow decline in sales. We also chat about the craft scene which is taking hold in the vodka world as well. And of course some of our favorite cocktails. Pour yourself a martini that would James Bond proud and listen to the show!…

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EP 67 - What's on Your Mind? 43:30

6 years ago43:30

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This week the Lushes answer all your questions. Including the story of how we met and got started almost 2 years ago. But also fun questions like their favorite shot, how to store and drink types of alcohol, who'd win in a chick fight, desert island drams, and even alcohol monogamy bottle choices. Tune in for a fun show.…

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EP 66 - Beertails Celebrating National Drink Beer Day 42:13

6 years ago42:13

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The Lushes prepare for National Drink Beer Day (9/28) by hosting a beer cocktail show. Beer cocktails are no longer just micheladas and shandies. The number of flavorful beers on the market today create a fantastic platform on which to build cocktails. Listen in this week to hear beer like you never have before!…

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EP 65 - The Ultimate Bourbon Game Show 54:38

6 years ago54:38

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This week the Lushes celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month in a big way. They throw a game show! They are joined by Brian Thompson, an American Whiskey expert, from the Whiskey Library in Washington DC. Brian Faces off against our very own Alicia in a battle of bourbon knowledge. We cover bourbon history, dates, people, cocktails and the bourbon family tree. This show will tell you everything you need to know to be the coolest person in the room at your next bourbon party.…

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EP 64 - Labor Day Away 41:39

6 years ago41:39

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Kids are back in school which means summer is quickly coming to a close. This week the Lushes talk about summer ending celebrations, paw paw fruits, the county fair cocktails and more.

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EP 63 - Good Wood 47:43

7 years ago47:43

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The true magic of whiskey lies in the wood it is aged in. We talk about the importance of wood from the trees and terroir to charring, weather and modern techniques with our guest Dave this week. A 7th generation Kentuckian, he admittedly has bourbon running through his veins. If you are interested in the science of what gives whiskey it's flavor this show is for you.…

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EP 62 - Bourbon and Beyond 36:49

7 years ago36:49

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September is festival season in Kentucky. This week the Lushes talk about all of the great events going on in Kentucky in the month of September. There is a special focus on the music focused Bourbon and Beyond Festival. Listen in to win free tickets and get the inside track!

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EP 61 - A Pirate's Life for Me 42:57

7 years ago42:57