The Listmakers Episode Thirty-One: Top 5 Sodas

Pemberton

This is John Pemberton and his magnificent beard. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense once you listen to the episode.

Normally we’d make some rambling nonsensical intro about the topic of the show, but honestly, this episode is random and rambling enough on it’s own, and we don’t want to have to put you through more non-sequiturs. (There are a lot of them in this episode.) But we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that this is a Very Special Episode. Why, you might (and should) ask? Because it features special guest and soda pop connoisseur Gavin Hoenmans, who is a swell fellow and The Listmakers’ first ever superfan. He’s got the certificate to prove it. So, without any further ado, we proudly present The Listmakers Top 5 Sodas!

Download Episode Thirty-One here!

Show Notes (here there be spoilers!):

  • Coca-Cola was originally invented in Columbus Georgia as a prototype, but was perfected and then sold in Atlanta Georgia in 1886.
  • This is the horrible Barq’s ad campaign that Listmaker Devin references.
  • You can “Dealcoholize” something by either reverse osmosis or vacuum Distillation

Brio

  • A slightly more dolled up can of Brio. (Listmaker Kim.)

Vault

  • I also found a picture of Vault. (Listmaker Kim.)
  • For reference, the spelling for IRN BRU once again is I.R.N B.R.U, Although that second spelling is probably unnecessary now that I look at what I wrote. (Listmaker Kim.)
  • IRN BRU’s website is, naturally, irnbru.co.uk
  • Here’s the IRN BRU snowman ad.
  • The Tropical 7up that Gavin mentioned was a limited time release in the summer of 2014.