Brooklyn Seltzer Boys Preserve Seltzer History and Tradition
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Books
- "Seltzertopia: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Drink" by Barry Joseph - This book is the primary reason for Barry Joseph's expertise and the exploration of seltzer history in the episode.
People Mentioned
- Barry Joseph (Author) - Expert on seltzer and author of "Seltzertopia."
- Alex Gumberg (Brooklyn Seltzer Boys) - Descendant of a seltzer delivery family and owner of Brooklyn Seltzer Boys.
- Mo Gumberg (Gumberg Seltzer Works) - Alex Gumberg's great-grandfather who started delivering seltzer and later opened Gumberg Seltzer Works.
- Ted Danson (Host) - Mentioned as co-host of the podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- Woody Harrelson (Co-host) - Mentioned as co-host of the podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- John Mulaney (Guest) - Mentioned as a guest on "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- David Spade (Guest) - Mentioned as a guest on "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- Sarah Silverman (Guest) - Mentioned as a guest on "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- Ed Helms (Guest) - Mentioned as a guest on "Where Everybody Knows Your Name."
- Rob Lowe (Host) - Mentioned as host of the podcast "Literally with Rob Lowe."
Organizations & Institutions
- Brooklyn Seltzer Boys - The last seltzer factory in New York City where the episode is set.
- Gumberg Seltzer Works - A seltzer production company founded by Mo Gumberg.
- Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - A luxury resort destination mentioned as a sponsor.
- Rosetta Stone - A language learning company mentioned as a sponsor.
- DSW - A shoe retailer mentioned in a holiday PSA.
Websites & Online Resources
- Atlas Obscura - The podcast is a co-production of Atlas Obscura.
- Serious XM Podcasts - The podcast is a co-production of Serious XM Podcasts.
- Rosetta Stone dot com slash pod 50 - Mentioned as the website for a discount on Rosetta Stone.
Other Resources
- Seltzer - The central topic of the podcast, exploring its history and production.
- Seltzer Siphons - The traditional glass bottles used for seltzer, discussed for their historical and functional significance.
- Secret Pizza Restaurant - A restaurant located on the third floor of the Cosmopolitan.
- Where Everybody Knows Your Name - A podcast hosted by Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson.
- Literally with Rob Lowe - A podcast hosted by Rob Lowe.