Grapes and Grass

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Each episode, we'll be tasting and reviewing grapes and grass, and shootin' the breeze. Come grab a seat at the table!

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    • Jul 24, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    S4, Ep 4: Ombre Fringe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 54:30


    Grapes: Brut, Scotto Family Cellars Grass: Grape Lollipop, by Speciale Join our trusty G&G friends as they test out a 2:1 CBD:THC strain while sipping on a sparkling wine and feasting on fruit served beautifully on The Mister’s Himalayan salt slab. Tia J regales us with tales of her experiences at this year’s DragCon, The Mister talks about the flower he’s growing, and Lady C closes the loop on the Game of Thrones “who lives and who dies” pool.

    S4Ep3: HAPPY 420! (Limonene edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 88:58


    Grapes: Game of Thrones 2016 Red Wine, Paso Robles Grass: SO MANY THINGS Welcome to our 4th annual 420 episode, in which your trusty friends smoke and dab in celebration of the high holiday and kick off the start of Game of Thrones Season 8 by going over Tia J’s, The MIster’s and Lady C’s guesses about who’s going to live, who’s going to die, and who’s going to turn into a White Walker. Joining us are three special guests: Sexy Audience Member, JK and DK Bear, Esq. Come join the party!

    S4 Ep1: Aggressive Docents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 51:17


    Grapes: Methode Sauvage Tierra Extrana Cabernet Franc 2017 Grass: Island Sweet Skunk, Mercy Wellness In this episode, our trusty G&G friends talk about how there are many different ways to understand the effects of a particular strain beyond sativa vs. indica. We talk about The Mister's mouth issues, Tia J shares her experience at the Charlie Chaplin museum in Fremont, CA, and Lady C kicks off the Game of Thrones Alive/Dead/White Walker pool!

    S4 Ep2: Aggressive Docents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 51:17


    Grapes: Methode Sauvage Tierra Extrana, Cabernet Franc 2017 Grass: Island Sweet Skunk, Mercy Wellness In this episode, your trusty G&G pals talk about ways you can tell how a particular strain might affect you beyond "sativa v. indica" and THC percentages. We also discuss The Mister's mouth situation, Tia J tells us about her visit to Fremont CA's Charlie Chaplin museum, and Lady C sets up the Game of Thrones Alive/Dead/White Walker pool!

    S4 Ep 1: And We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 54:13


    Grapes: Cabernet Franc 2014 Acorn Winery, Russian River Valley Grass: Classic Old Amsterdam, Abatin Farms Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, your trusty Grapes & Grass buddies start the year off with a classic Amsterdam strain while sipping on a nice Cabernet Franc from the Russian River Valley. Topics: Neem oil toxicity with cannabis plants, and how to manage pests naturally when cultivating your own; crop sharing; imminent on-site consumption; vegan wines; kid jokes; and a cool new spot in San Francisco.

    S3 Ep 9: RIP Nummy Cubbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 54:51


    Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara “L’Onesta” Familglia Carafoli (Oakland Yard) Grass: Blueberry Muffin (Oakland grown) In our last episode of 2018, our trusty Grapes and Grass friends celebrate their season finale drinking some delicious Lambrusco from Modena and smoking some local-grown Blueberry Muffin. Happy new year!

    S3Ep7: Let Your Wine Unclench

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 68:57


    Grapes: Emile’s Cavalcade Red No. 60 Guglielmo Grass: Sapphire Scout The gang revisits Emile’s Cavalcade (see S1Ep 11), and The Mister talks about the special place he holds in his heart for this winery. We also reminisce about episodes past, lament the end of the Fresno Fig Festival; celebrate Berkeley’s CBCB and the fun that comes with the Sapphire Scout. Looking to pair a strain with your dinner party, concert, or any event where you need to be “on” and social? This gal's for you.

    S3Ep6: Go Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 56:53


    Grapes: Paltrinieri L’eclisse Lambrusco di Sorbara Grass: Matanuska Happy Summer, everybody! In this episode, our G&G friends talk about their visits to cannabis dispensaries in the world of legalization, TV shows that they’ve been watching, and how, for some people, cannabis can bring about a deeper level of consciousness. Have you ever had a mind-opening experience while elevated by cannabis? We’d love to hear from you.

    S3Ep8: #snackwoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 63:09


    Grapes: Happy Hour Rose Grass: Lamb’s Bread (Gold Seal) During a sesh, have you ever come across a snack that just blows your mind? In this episode, we discover a sesh snack combo that blew our mind and inspired a new hashtag #snackwoke. And we also talk about Burning Man and how you can bring the community of the playa back to the default world. P.S. Shout out to Eddie and whoever buys wine for Farmer Joe’s!

    S3Ep5: Just Baller Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 66:04


    Grapes: Iron Horse Vineyards Ocean Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2014 Grass: Birthday Cake (Ancient Seeds) Listen to us enjoy this beautiful, briny blanc de blancs as we wax poetic on the benefits of TCB weed, the produce section at Berkeley Bowl, Yanni/Laurel, The 2018 Met Gala, Alexa probs and #BBQbetty. Interestingly enough, in addition to a great strain to help you get things done, Birthday Cake also teaches us a lesson in fighting back against things that oppress us. Who knew. Also? We sang, guys.

    SeEp4: Granny Cart Gangstas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 77:06


    Grapes: Pico & Vine 2016 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) Grass: SFV OG Shout out to The Mister, who wasn’t able to join us this episode. Taped on #NationalHighFiveDay, the Granny Cart Gangstas tell us about their upcoming show at Bindlestiff Studios in San Francisco. Thanks to Todd the Bubbleman for the flowers!

    S3Ep3: HAPPY 420! (2018 remix)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 84:45


    Grapes: Pierre Chainier 1749 Rose de Loire 2016 Grass: ALL OF THEM In this episode, our trusty G&G friends celebrate this high holiday in the most epic way, sampling a variety of flowers and extracts thanks to very special guest J-Dubb. How elevated do they get? Tune in to find out!

    S3Ep2: Pizza Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 62:19


    Grapes: Vinas Chilenas 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Grass: Dream Queen (Dark Heart Nursery) In this episode, our trusty G&G friends ponder the following question over vegan pizza and a bottle of Chilean wine: Is there a strain that works best for first-time or non-regular cannabis consumers? We think we found one.

    S3Ep1: Seed Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 61:03


    Grapes: Zenaida Cellars, Zephyr 2011, Paso Robles Grass: Trainwreck (outdoor) Your trusty G&G buddies are back for Season 3! In this episode, we had some technical difficulties during taping (real talk: Lady C’s laptop crashed), so in this episode, you'll be joining us from the deep end! We cover a range of topics like the 2018 Winter Olympics, cultural appropriation at restaurants, SF Beer Week, and the new Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Also, this strain made Lady C a little munchy. #sorrynotsorry

    S2Ep12: Tom Selleck

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 65:02


    Grapes: Harvest Moon Sparkling Zinfandel 2014 (Russian River Valley) Grass: Zkittlez In our last potcast of 2017, our trusty G&G friends enjoy a lovely Russian River Valley sparkling Zinfandel from Harvest Moon and a pleasantly uplifting indica hybrid. From there, lots of silliness ensues. Enjoy! Thank you for tuning in and see you next year!

    S2Ep11: The Blood of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 75:20


    Grapes: Broc Cellars 2016 Mission Grass: Candyland Times is hard, you guys. In this episode, our friends talk about the recent sexual misconduct of public figures currently reported in the media. On a lighter note, Tia J also talks about “Rick & Morty,” her new favorite TV show. Shoutouts: Wines on Piedmont, @mauiweed, 808 Westside Vibes on Maui

    S2Ep10: Sour Diesel Makes Me Horny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 72:38


    Grapes: Alysian Dry Creek Valley Red Wine 2014 Grass: Oakland Outdoor (Sour Diesel) In this episode, Tia J shares some Oakland Outdoor that she grew herself, Lady C shares a loaf of Oakland sourdough bread that she baked herself, and The Mister shares a bottle of wine from Guerneville that he bought himself. All went swimmingly until Lady C took the infamous third hit and everything went sideways. Please support Northern California wines and cannabis!

    S2Ep9: Flowering Chakras

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 66:21


    S2Ep9: Flowering Chakras Grapes: Scotto Cellars Rich and Creamy Chardonnay 2015 Grass: Tahoe Chem In this episode, our trusty G&G pals reunite after their summer adventures and sometimes burst out into song.

    S2Ep8: Nummy Chubbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 67:25


    Grapes: Forty Ounce Wines Muscadet 2016 Grass: Headband In this episode, your trusty G&G buddies talk about the season premiere of Game of Thrones (winter is HERE - finally!) and go into some theories about where the season’s gonna go, that Ed Sheeran cameo, and Tia J’s feelings about George R. R. Martin. The Headband also takes them on a little bit of a journey…

    S2Ep7: The Bubble Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 74:37


    Grapes: Balletto Pinot Noir 2015 Grass: Golden Pineapple In this episode, Tia J talks about her Denver trip, and we --- along with our special guest, The Bubble Man --- speculate on the impact that recreational cannabis will have on California's canna-industry and overall product quality.

    S2Ep6: Cacophony of Color and Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 57:39


    Grapes: Rancho Sisquoq Chardonnay 2014 Grass: Bruce Banner Lady C and the Mister have returned from their Italian cycling trip, which inspires our trusty G&G friends to talk about fashion, the Met Gala and the Vogue Runway app. They also talk about grocery store and craft beer distribution, gentrification in Oakland, and a bunch of other stuff.

    S2Ep5: HAPPY 420!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 84:09


    Grapes: Stoka Teran Penece 2015 Grass: Chocolate Hashberry In this episode, our trusty G&G pals break with tradition and do dabs in celebration of 420, courtesy of their special guest, J-Dub. Hilarity ensues.

    S2, Ep 4: Terps n' Derps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2017 70:14


    Grapes: Matthiasson Rose Napa Valley 2015 Grass: Holy Grail In this episode, our trusty G&G friends have a light and easy time sippin’ on some rose and dithering around with some Holy Grail.

    S2, Ep3: Hashberry / Hashbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 67:08


    Grapes: Schug Rouge de Noirs Carneros 2013 Grass: Hashberry In this episode, our G&G friends sip on some tasty, tasty sparkling wine from the Carneros region, and get transported to the glory days of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury. We also debut a new segment called, “Tips.” You can thank us later. Also, Tia J is headed to Denver soon. Got any travel tips for her? Let us know on Instagram!

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    S2, Ep2: SQUABBIT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 73:47


    Grapes: Rombauer Chardonnay 2015 Grass: Marley Naturals, Marley Black Limited Edition Neville Garrick In this episode, our trusty G&G friends get severely happy over a nice, springtime Chardonnay from Napa and a really lovely, purple indica. Tia J talks about the importance of having the right gear that help you get a more pleasurable experience. Also, have you ever seen a squabbit?

    S2, Ep1: The Jazz of Weed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 71:58


    Hey everyone! Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, your G&G friends drink a lovely Cotes du Rhone and a wonderful flower from Mercy in Cotati, CA, home of the Accordion Festival. The Mister talks SF Beer Week and his favorite new beer, while Tia J discusses the finer points of cooking beans. Featuring special guest, Muscles McGee aka Magic Lard!

    Episode 17: Go Wine Yourself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 75:02


    Grapes: Envinate Albahra 2015 Grass: Super Sour Diesel In this, our last episode of 2016, your trusty G&G pals sip on a natural, minimally processed Spanish wine and take the express elevator to silliness, courtesy of some Super Sour Diesel! Lots of giggles ensue. Thanks to all of you for tuning in! We have a few new ideas a-brewin' for 2017 that we're excited to share with you all. Happy Holidays! Love, Lady C, Tia J and The Mister

    Episode16: Sweet Sixteen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 55:07


    Grapes: Cecilia Beretta Soraie 2014 Grass: Lemon Haze In this episode, your trusty G&G friends celebrate their sweet sixteen with some delicious wine from the Veneto region, some mega citrusy grass, and talk about Mister's recent Seattle trip, recreational cannabis, and a bunch of other stuff.

    Episode 15: Ooh La La, Suisun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 58:03


    Grapes: Vezer Cabernet Franc 2013 Grass: Florida Juicy Fruit In this episode, our trusty friends laugh their butts off and enjoy an awesome Cabernet Franc from Northern California's Suisun valley. FUN FACT: After this taping, one of us felt a little more lightheaded and dizzy, which is something to consider, depending on your medical cannabis tactical plan.

    Episode 14: Shiso Leaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 59:27


    Grapes: Zenaida Cellars, Paso Robles 2011 Zephyr Grass: AK-47 In this episode, Lady J talks about her Burning Man experience, Mister and Lady C talk about the Prophets of Rage concert, and then the AK-47 causes us to basically lose it. The wine was delicious, too.

    Well done, Brangelina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2016 59:01


    Grapes: Miraval Cote de Provence Rose 2014 Grass: Cali Widow In this episode, we drink rose, smoke some gifted grass, talk about celebrity wine, Burning Man, some other stuff, and also extend an open invitation to Kyle MacLachlan to come on the show so that we can smoke grass with you and drink your wine!

    Episode 12: Pregnant Guppies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2016 66:27


    Grapes: Zum Martin Sepp Gruner Veltliner 2015 Grass: Ingrid In this episode, the G&G friends switch things up around here. Mister narrates his artisanal hand-rolling technique as they sip on a fine Austrian wine!

    Episode 11: Weed Roulette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 61:05


    Grapes: Emile’s Cavalcade Red No. 52, Emilio Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill, CA Grass: Mixed Bag, courtesy of Harborside Health Center, Oakland, CA We’re back! We missed you. Did you miss us? In this episode, the friends drink a really nice and well-balanced blend from Morgan Hill. and discuss the important things in life, like how Jason Momoa, and Lenny Kravitz are like totally hot.

    Episode 10: Gateway Funk (Sea Ranch Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 57:23


    Grapes: Fort Ross Winery Pinotage 2010 Grass: Brian Berry Cough In this episode, Lady C takes her recording equipment with her during a getaway weekend up the Sonoma Coast, in the lovely and beautiful community of Sea Ranch, California. Joining Lady C this episode are her Hosts with the Most, Messrs. Chef and Stabby, along with Mr. Handsome/Sexy Audience Member, and they talk about things like craft cocktails, Fruity Pebbles, cannabis legalization in CA, and wondering what flavors feel like.

    Episode 9: Artsy Fartsy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2016 68:10


    Grapes: Wente Cabernet Franc Small Lots 2013 Grass: ChemScout In this episode, the G&G pals get their culture on, discussing 2016 Met Gala fashion, the Kardashians, how tuxes are a cop-out, Donald Trump and his stupid taco salad, kinetic sculptures at the Exploratorium, the Oscar de la Renta exhibit at the De Young, and Mister gets a plug in for Team Lab's "Living Digital Space and Future Parks" installation at the PACE Gallery in Menlo Park.

    Episode 8: Dabbin' Ain't Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 72:22


    Grapes: Donkey & Goat, Sluice Box El Dorado White Wine Blend 2014 Grass: Durban Poison This episode, the G&G crew talks about their experiences at Hempcon and observations about stoner culture, Lady C rants about Wanderlust, and everyone ponders the effects of gentrification in the Bay Area, among other things. Shoutouts: Stacking Endorphins, Harborside Oakland, and Donkey & Goat winery.

    Episode 7: Real Girls Drink Pet Nat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 81:43


    Grapes: Les Capriades Pynoz 2014 Grass: Sherbert Shoutouts: Digital Goat Farm, Punchdown Oakland Our first guest --- and number one fan --- Digital Goat Farm pays us a visit to show us her raw milk cheeses that she makes by hand. And on Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day, no less! (Taped in front of a lovely studio audience.)

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    Episode 6: Don't Ever Lose Your Sparkle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2016 70:18


    Grapes: Batic Pinella Grass: Girl Scout Cookies In this episode, the friends play a guessing game while discussing the finer points of Smokey and the Bandit, Freedom Rock and Neko Atsume.

    Episode 5: Easy Drinkin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 65:37


    Grapes: Main & Geary Rose of Pinot Noir 2015 Grass: Afrodite Our trusted pals drink an easily drinkable Rose and smoke some Afrodite while laughing and asking themselves the important questions, like: How does smelling like a cat enhance your ability to pick out flavors in wine? What kind of behaviors do you like to do when you’re stoned? What does ‘pie-eyed’ really mean? Do you remember when those guys filmed a music video at the 1998 Burning Man? Was that really Daft Punk at the trash fence that one time?

    Episode 4: A Sense of Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 63:41


    Grapes: Preston Vineyards Madam Preston 2013 Grass: Mendo Outdoor/"Blue Burmese" We thoroughly enjoyed this pairing of grapes and grass, which evoked in us memories and musings about springtime, gardening, the Grateful Dead, vegan desserts, and the good ol' days of San Francisco's Mission District.

    Episode 3: SQUIRREL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2016 58:56


    Grapes: Stoka Teran Kras 2013 Grass: Gorilla Glue Oh man. This wine was so interesting and complex from beginning to end. The grass made one want to go for a bike ride, turned another into a Chatty Cathy, and caused yet another to dream of chillin' on the beach and saying as few words as possible.

    Episode 2: Is There Gonna Be Cheesecake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2016 51:10


    Grapes: Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rouge "Reserve La Demoiselle" Grass: Dr. Who Shoutouts: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Bay Grape, cellarnotes.net, Bic lighters, VCRs, Sodastream, crockpots, and CHEESECAKE! NOTE: We know there were some issues with audio in Episode 1. I think we've fixed the issue. Thanks for sticking with us, and find us on Instagram!

    Episode 1: The Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 48:28


    Grapes: Schug Pinot Noir 2010 Grass: Bubble Gum Also: The hidden subversiveness of the TV show, "3's Company," politics, and other random fun facts.

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