Hangovers: Fact, Fiction, and Fixes

Amuse Booze: The Spicy Pickle Martini

Tanner and Jerry take on the science—and the suffering—behind the hangover. They start by breaking down what a hangover actually is, how it happens, and whether certain spirits are truly better or worse when it comes to next-day consequences.

In the second segment, they sort fact from fiction on hangover cures: what works, what doesn’t, and the surprising global remedies people swear by—including ox blood soup. Then they pivot to a thoughtful listener question: how do you cook flavorful food if you can’t rely on salt for health reasons? Tanner explains how chefs think about balance, acidity, texture, and aroma to build flavor beyond sodium.

The episode wraps with a little honesty as Tanner and Jerry share their own worst hangover stories and explore how restaurants design menus with recovery in mind.

This week’s sponsor: DIY-IV — the only at-home intravenous hydration solution.