George Remus & THE BESTEST New Year's Eve Party EVER!

“So, the party. It's New Year's Eve 1921 to 1922. Remus is going to throw this massive party. He invites 100 people of the finest families in Cincinnati, and he’s going to give them all kinds of crazy party gifts. This is the party you want to go to.  If you’re a gentleman you get a diamond stick pin. And you get a brand new Pontiac car if you’re a lady. And this is 1921, cars are a luxury item in 1921.”

 

Tour Guide Tell All wants to celebrate New Year's Eve in style, with the absolute best New Year's Eve party in history!  We are taking you back to the 1920s, where Prohibition forms the backdrop for a forgotten but fascinating criminal bootlegger.

 

Help us welcome 2021 as we discuss George Remus, a man who could entertain with the best of them, the so-called "King of the Bootleggers", and the real-life inspiration for one of the most famous figures in American literature, Jay Gatsby.

 

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If you’re interested in more information, we found these sources helpful:

• The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott
• The PBS Ken Burns documentary on Prohibition features Remus (voiced by Paul Giamatti) and is just fascinating generally
• We reference the HBO show Boardwalk Empire, in which Remus plays a minor role
• Remus in the current cultural moment
• He has his own bourbon now!

You’re Listening to: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero