We're two friends that share a mutual love of wine, literature and Dobby the house elf. This podcast is our way to connect, explore new works and pours while having fun. Our hope is that you read and drink along with us, laugh with us, and learn something poignant along the way. (Totally email us if you do.)
Pals are back with a Q2 breakdown of all our reads from April-June. Plus, a little Rose tasting to go with The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decanterburytales/support
Happy PUB DAY to Andrea Bartz, author of our June Book Club Pick The Spare Room- which hit shelves today! In this episode, Laura covers Curious Elixirs No.4, and Laura and Georgianna sit down and chat with Andi about the book. THERE ARE PLOT SPOILERS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decanterburytales/support
The pals cover “Counterfeit” by Kirstin Chen, and much, much more in our May episode. Georgianna hops on with the author and Laura pairs a 0% ABV “counterfeit” wine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decanterburytales/support
We've got a double header for April 2023! We've combined our reading recap for Q1 with our book club chat on "The Bartender's Cure". April was a doozy- but hey- we'll tell you all about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decanterburytales/support
March brings the pals to New York City to cover The Cloisters: A Novel by Katy Hays. Enjoy a deep dive book club chat with the author and sip the pals pairing, a South African blend- "The Curator" (red or white blend, we're not picky) by A.A. Badenhorst. Bottoms up & stay weird! Check out the Pod Shop: www.decanterburytales.com/shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decanterburytales/support
February brings us espresso martinis, French wine, and a great interview with Stacy Willingham, the author of “All the Dangerous Things”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to kick off SEASON THREE of the podcast! Let's go crazy! This month the pals discuss “None of this Would've Happened If Prince Were Alive” and interview the author, Carolyn Prusa. The pals paired the book with vinos found at Trader Joes: Charles Shaw and Well Read. The chat rolls through motherhood, expectations and Georgianna's love for chief hurricane hunter, Jim Cantore. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
It's the end of Season 2, pals! WE DID IT! WOO TO THE HOO! On the final episode of Decanterbury Tales' second year, Georgianna and Laura combine their re(ad)cap for Q4 and Book Club episode to discuss the highs and lows of books they read at the end of 2022 and 'I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. Cheers to an amazing year! Bottoms Up & Stay Weird! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Live recording from Book Banter that was live streamed on December 22, 2022 with Blue Cypress Books of New Orleans, LA! With special guest, Rayna of Blue Cypress Books, the pals chat about their top books of 2022 and why we loved them! Check out the Blue Cypress Website here: https://www.bluecypressbooks.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
It's a very special mini-sode! The pals sit down for a fun chat with Deanna Raybourn, author of our November Book Club pick “Killers of a Certain Age”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
This month, the pals cover “Killers of a Certain Age” and Tooth & Nail wine. Stay tuned for a mini-sode interview with the author of “Killers of a Certain Age!” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Happy Halloween! Keeping with tradition, this month the pals cover “Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets”. Enjoy some HP trivia and sip a lovely Cab Sav from the Columbia Valley- Borne of Fire. Trick or treat! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
The pals recap their reads and sips for Q3 of 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
The pals dive into “Remarkably Bright Creatures” with the author, Shelby Van Pelt. Two red wines (Happy Camper & Floorshow), lots of laughs and eight very helpful arms of our new favorite spirit animal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Get ready to unleash your inner feminine rage as the pals cover "When Women Were Dragons" by Kelly Barnhill. They chat about their recent trip to the Mississippi Book Festival, dissect what it means to be a woman, the history of the French 75, and how to make the Decanterbury Tales signature cocktail, "One More Chapter". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
It's not an all expenses paid fake honeymoon, but it's basically the same thing. July delivers the pals Mai Tai's and a great enemies turned lovers story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Let the pals regale you with tales of the highs and lows of the novels and vinos of the past three months for the re(ad)cap episode for Q2 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
June brings the pals from Chile to Cambodia and back again, while they discuss "We Were Never Here" by Andrea Bartz and dive into a juicy book club discussion with the author herself. Sip back and relax with Escarlata, a delightful Chilean red blend that pairs perfectly with this month's toxic friendship thriller. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Dearest listeners, May brings the Pals to the ton to discuss Julia Quinn's novels turned Netflix series, Bridgerton "The Duke & I". Delightfully paired with the most aesthetic of canned wines, Crafter's Union rose and pinot grigio, this pairing is perfect to kick off your Summer festivities. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
Join us for the trillest mini-sode as the pals interview wine influencer, Meaghan @trillwinewife and celebrate her unofficial weekly holiday "Fuck it Friday". Do what you want because we made it through the week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
The pals take us back to the early 2000s this month covering Other People's Clothes by Calla Henkel, chat inspiration and the writing process with the author, and sip Kings of Prohibition Cabernet Sauvignon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
“Work hard. Play hard. Drink Chard.” This month, the pals dive in to the realm of smart lady criminals and discuss 19 Crimes Martha Stewart Chard and “Lucky” by Marissa Stapley. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/decanterburytales/support
After a brief hiatus, Georgianna and Laura are back with the highs and lows of reads and sips for the first quarter of the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to season 2, pals! That's right- we made it a WHOLE YEAR! This episode, our leading ladies chat all things NOLA, local lagers and interview the author of our January pick- Flicker in the Dark. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The grand finale of our first year! The gals cover “The House of Gucci”, 2021, the Grande Dame of Champagne- Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, and MUCH more! Cheers to 2021 and welcome to 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This mammoth of an episode has it all: books, wine and a fantastic interview with the author of “Cheat Day”, Liv Stratman. Grab a glass and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It's a cake pun! Go ahead and lick the icing folks, our book choice for November is “Cheat Day” by Liv Stratman. On this mini-episode, Georgianna & Laura catch up, talk about upcoming movie & book releases and of course, sing off key. Let's get reading!
This month, Georgianna and Laura cover “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” in honor of Halloween! With a bevy of ghoulish vinos to choose from, this episode features a spooky themed wine haul of 4 different wines perfect for your hallowed gatherings. The gals chat rapid fire Harry Potter questions and delve into some great discussions of all things Potter. Happy Spooky Season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Opps! We did it again! While September may be behind us, we still have one STACKED episode to commemorate the month we had! The pals cover "The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina" with a special guest appearance by the author herself, Zoraida Cordova. This majestic read is paired with Freakshow Chardonnay & True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon. Be prepared for tons of catching up, banter and a great interview in this extra long but extra fun episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The pals chat about Lucy Foley's novel, The Guest List, and our wine pairing (news flash we went red)! Bottoms up & stay weird! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode, we readcap books we've read and wines we've sipped since the last readcap! We say farewell to rose, talk vacay plans and discuss things we find #sosatisfying. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Obviously we can't help but wish Harry Potter a very HAPPEE BIRTHDAE at the start of this episode as we dive into “Astrid Sees All” by Natalie Standiford. We chat wine pairings, 80s music, and Laura finally opens her birthday present from Georgianna (7 months later). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode we chat with Natalie Standiford, author of “Astrid Sees All”. We talk about her inspiration for the book, JFK Jr., and the toxic best friendship we want to be made into a musical. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This month's discussion of “The Lost Apothecary” brings us on a journey. We get philosophical about fate and Taylor Swift, we chat wine and we ponder the existence of magick. Shout out to the pals of the pod for recommending this month's book club pick! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Be careful *its poison*! On this episode, Laura & Georgianna chat with author of “The Lost Apothecary”, Sarah Penner. Topics included but certainly not limited to inspiration for the book, essential oils, love for librarians and (ahem) poison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
“Sex & Vanity” brings the Decanterbury gals on a #wanderlust fueled journey. On this episode we chat about Italian Pinot Grigio, travel & Taco Bell orders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It's time for a recap of all the reads we've had so far for 2021! This is a fast a furious list of what we liked, why we liked it and comparisons to help you choose if it's a good pick for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The pod discusses Outlawed by Anna North, 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg wines, what the journey to LBTQ+ allyship looks like and features a bonus interview with the director of “Genderf*ck Drag”, Christina Huff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode, Laura & Georgianna interview Anna North, author of our April book club pick: Outlawed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
March 2021 brings us Women’s History Month vibes featuring “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.” We chat about sparkling wine, old Hollywood, becoming a strong woman, and what it means to be the family you choose. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode we chat it up with Danielle Renee, an artist that paints with wine! We discuss painting with wine, the video production industry and Women's History Month. Head over to the blog www.decanterburytales.com/blog to download a PDF of our logo that you can try your hand at painting with your fave red wine! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We talk wine, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, the power of moms and of course, the rat scene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Our interview with author Grady Hendrix and a deep dive into southern housewives, true crime, the 90s, politeness and of course, vampires. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Our first official "boozy book club episode" includes a great discussion on our January book choice, When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal, the wine bundle for January with Longboard Vineyards and we discuss our origin story: how this podcast was conceived and how our friendship began... woo to the hoo. Read our episode notes at https://www.decanterburytales.com/blog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Georgianna and Laura sit down with author Barbara O’Neal to chat about “When We Believed In Mermaids”, writing, the Titanic movie, and cats. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode we chat with winemaker and soul surfer, Oded Shakked, of Longboard Vineyards. In January's book selection When We Believed in Mermaids, surfing plays an integral part in the telling of the story which makes Longboard the perfect pairing for this novel. Check out our collab wine bundle featuring wines specifically chosen for this podcast at https://www.longboardvineyards.com/xe/xe.asp?page=viewitem&p=919&cat=special%2Ddeals and use promo code: mermaids for 15% off wines on their site for the month of February. We also mention an interview Oded had in 2017 on the podcast "Wine for Normal People"- listen to that specific interview here, however he's been on the podcast several times. https://www.stitcher.com/show/wine-for-normal-people/episode/ep-195-oded-shakked-dynamic-winemaker-owner-of-longboard-in-sonoma-50862746 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app