The Yank & The Limey

Welcome Natasha Boyd as our guest interview today to talk to us about her recently published and very successful new book titled Indigo Girl.  A brief update from the the yank and the limey about Mallorca life in February and a white wine from a lesser known white grape from the Alicante region of Spain.   As promised, the name of the show mentioned by the yank is called Criminal Record.  What word gives you the ICK? With the limey it's "hubby and it seems a lot of you do too :-)Support the show

It's a new year and a new episode. We talk TV, books, food and wine and discuss how different Christmas in Spain as opposed to the UK and USA. Support the show

Welcome back again Anna Burtt! A chat about Barbie, mermaiding, escaping prison, remembering 9/11, and other September musings. Yellow Face by R.F. Quang, and a Chardonnay from Southern France. Support the show

We are back with latest summer 2023 ongoings, the perils of digital social media and climate change (please plant more trees), mosquitos behaviour, Sa Cabana Giro Ros (fabulous Mallorca white wine) ideally paired with Lemon, anchovy and garlic pasta). The Big Swiss by Jean Beagin and a Francophile novel called Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin. Support the show

Death is on our minds.... The Queen of Rock & Roll Tina Turner and  simply the best of writers Martin Amis are sadly gone, a gastronomic wine from the Yank and a heartfelt plus to read Experience by Martin Amis, plus a rant to plant more trees! Please! Oh and ,about AI... are we OK with this? Y&L are paying attention...Support the show

The Age of Disenchantments by Aaron Shulman provokes a fascinating discussion toward the end, but first we talk about the coronation of King Charles III, the coronation quiche, A.I., Climate Change, The Green Man, and a Godello by winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. Support the show

Kristy back from summoning dragons in the north of Spain, Laura reminiscing friends who will forever be missed, ex-POTUS under arrest, France making noise as they do.Support the show

Writers retreat in the gorgeous Son Sant Andreau with top tutors Anna Burtt and Paul McVeigh. Match of the Day with no commentary-Could be a bonus! But well done Mr Linekar! Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarti is the book of the week and a white wine - Cérvoles  Blanc 2016- and find out which wine 'blew the mind' of The Yank.  And for a scary film - do watch The Fall, unless you're scared of heights that is.Support the show

On this episode of The Yank and the Limey, we discuss...Over-hyped films, TV, and wine, Valentine´s/Galentines, ICKS (of course) and a VERY exciting writing retreat (message @btnbookclub on Instagram for more info and to get on the exclusive list). Our wonderful sponsor is Two Birds Wine Tasting. Get in touch for ALL of your wine needs.Please like, share, subscribe and rate us HIGHLY!Support the show

Welcome Paul McVeigh and Anna Burtt  to our first podcast of 2023.  Support the show

1,500 fish loose in Berlin. Speaking of spilling....Are you going to join Spill (adios Twitter)? Christmas reading: Stargazy Pie by the Limey (aka Laura H. Lockington), Lord Peter Wimsey and The Twyford Code by Janice Hallet.  A classic red wine that even the Limey liked!!! - https://vinogaleria.com/vinos/bordon-reserva-tinto-rioja Happy Christmas and Happy Solstice and a very Happy Hanukah to all of you! Slava Ukraini... Бажаємо українцям радості на свята.Support the show

Can't be queer in the Kremlin-  Great news for Brittney Griner (sending hugs and celebrating your homecoming)... Haz & Meg -M.M.M.N. (Millionaires making money with Netflix.)  The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown, and a big and ready red wine from D.O. Somontano, Enate 2017- (Blended is best). Authentic and cheerful tapas joints are our favourites.Support the show

We are back! ( Don't think you got rid of us that easily.)...Belfast, Bordeaux. Madrid.  World Drama: Twitter, World Cup, Ngozi Fulani/Lady Susan Hussey. Thanksgiving and the C word..  The Wonder by Emma Donahue, Panaramico Blanco from Rioja and little humor at the end... wait for it.Support the show

Hola! We're here for a new season, and we're joined by our favourite British guest, Anna Burtt, to talk about her new book. We also discuss the Queen and everything that comes with national grief, a delicious wine, and a wonderful book that includes a certain amount of pee and pears...Support the show

Welcome our guest David Heeley to join us for our chat. We talk culture, politics, humor in 2022, followed by a tasting of a divine Riesling from the Mosel region of Germany, 2015 Zeppwingert from Immich-Batterieberg. Laura loves and un-loves a NYT best seller, Hollywood's Eve. Support the show

Blanc de Noir paired with Cecil Beaton The Sixties. The Supreme Court in the U, S. primed to overturn Roe v.s. Wade, Elon Musk, Depp v.s Heard and what we've been up to. Super impressed with Grant Gillespie´s soon to be released short film 'Just Do It'. Support the show

Did Will Smith end of his career? Should The Yank & The Limey upgrade to Winetastig with the stars? We think so!  The Easter procession was a deeply moving experience - was it for you? The Rwanda experiment  and other topics.... paired with an orange wine  from Catalunya and a book by Hilary Mantel make us think about the paranormal... Enjoy.Support the show

A lovely and refreshing sauvignon blanc from the south of France, paired with the best cheese on the world from the south of Spain and a chat about the state of the world. Not one but two reads for the week. Wave goodbye to winter and hello to spring-  and hopefully a Russian Spring.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Join us in the chit chat about why women don't invest - or is it just a gamble?  Is Putin gay? Just saying... Do watch Reacher and Jeff Goldblum investigates plus the Start Up. The Hare with the Amber Eyes is the book to read and a great wine Jardins Blanc the bodega is Perelada Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

How old is the queen? Yes, old but frail... who is watching about the Winter Olympics?  The Cat in the City by Nick Bradley  is te book of the week and a great Italian grape, Manzoni Bianco made by Ornella Bellina.   Our take on the Whoopi Goldberg comment.  The Cat in the City by Nick Breadley is a must read...Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Jason is single so we have a chance...maybe he wants to move to Mallorca and start a vineyard?  Boris, Prince (Un-Duked) Andrew, Ronnie Spectre...Oh dear....Climate Change, Mallorca Tourism, Fungi miracles and much more...including  a great red wine Finca la Cruz and Lionel Shrivers seminal book We Need to Talk About Kevin. Massive shout out to Debra for the great recommendations to watch!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Its good to be back! We've missed you all... What a year it's been. Celebrate the lives of Sydney Poitier, Betty White, Desmond Tutu and Joan Didion. Biohacking - what the heck is that?  Watch Un-Natural selection as recommended by The Yank.  Maxwell and Prince Andrew are still on our minds and in the news. The Queen of Domestic Noir - Julia Crouch,  is back with The New Mother a must read. The Yank chooses a Blanc Priorat 2018 for the New Year. Cheers! Paul MacVeigh was commissioned by BBC Radio 4 to write the Christmas Story - listen here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012rtySupport the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Comfort baking, freaky weather, Spanish class (muy difícil) and Hoorah! Spain has the highest rate of inoculation in the world (BE LIKE SPAIN).... Hunt the Slipper by Violet Trefusis and a GREAT wine from Bordeaux, Chateau Le Grand Versus - enjoy!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Welcome Jan Edwards, local expat and recently published author of Daughter Of Deia. Is Sally Rooney right about boycotting her book in Hebrew? William Shatner went boldly into space. Bless his heart. An amazing wine - MUSCAT for MIguel Oliver, - you have to try it! Maid on Netflix starring Andie McDowell is a must. Enjoy.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Guilt is a wasted emotion. Well, that my mum said...Norway says that the USA is a third world country- what do you think?  A book within a book within a story - Serpentine by the master story teller Philip Pullman. If you loved His Dark Materials or Dust you will adore this short read. An amazing wine made from a rare white grape called Albarín- nothing like Albariño as we know it, from Bodega Pardevalles, D.O. Leon.  Saludos!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Season 3 finale starts with a discussion of how to talk to the gentle people we live amongst  who are apt to believe in anti-vaccine propaganda (without saying 'canta argue with stupid')... Pretty bottles of wine, yummy summer recipes, Learning To Swim by Clare Chambers and a toast to the Yank's dream job success.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Current events from our perspective include the domino crash of the Tour de France, insect bites over the heart, mountweasels, meal delivery services, the true origin of the sliders (mini-burgers), the liars dictionary, another amazing Albariño, Mercury out of retrograde, a savoury salty podcast for you. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Hungry,  By Grace Dent.  Armero Adover Rosé from Mallorca. We pretend we are on a yacht.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

The Palma International Boat Show schmoozing. Face masks and hot humid weather- yuck - when will it end? Rant: WTF is going on with electricity charges in Spain?  UK vs US reaction to going to the movies after a year of Covid. Amber? Green? RED? We dunno.... again, just STOP it....please!  A fantastic wine, Albariño D Fefiñanes (amazing) and a book that will make your head explode Stories of your Life by Ted Chiang.Support the show

The Limey manages to drag The Yank down to her level of trash TV and now has her hooked on Below Decks. UFO's are now called  UAP's - did you know? The best spacecraft films - check them out. A fab 5 O'Clock wine the Protocolo organic white is a quaffable gem. A classic must read book is As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning by Laurie Lee. Big Shout out to Grant Gillespie (Instagram: @Grant_Gillespie, website: https://grantgillespie.com... we miss you!!  Saludos!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Great guest Rachel Mingo who is a fantastic cook and a great reader (she's planning a Sunday Lunch pop up - can't wait!) The Yank is giving up coke...Coke Zero that is.  Let´s talk eggs... how do you have yours? Fried in cream or poached in red wine? Not as crazy as it sounds.... How do you solve your dog separation anxiety? Easy... play them The Yank & The Limey podcast. Prince Michael of Kent gets busted, will the royals never learn? The Virago Book of Food - the joy of eating edited by Jill Foulston and a great red wine,  2014 Yllera.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Welcome Frankie Mingo, our first semiprofessional competitive  athlete guest.  Acupuncture - ouch! Making traditional Mallorquin hierbas on Saturday - hoorah. The Yank gets a new haircut and we talk cooking with lemons. The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray and a great wine from DO Pla I Llevant, Picot Blanc from Vid' Auba. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

More wine, more books, Rancho De La Luna https://www.instagram.com/rancho_de_la_luna_/, and interview with the lovely Joanna Walton from https://www.joannawalton.com. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Adventures in Palma include acupuncture, creepy underground parking garages, road etiquette, and other interesting observations as we departed with a growing craving Indian food. Practicing self care includes books, wine, gripping television series and witchy gardening. Home cooking for dogs is a joy and we share some new  ingredients that are good to include for our furry masters.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

RIP Phil The Greek, God of Tanna, Queen's consort, kitchen table born, slayer of dragons...The dog ate our homework but, we've been busy with ADD moments, The Palma Pitch,  reading and wining, The Terror and other guilty pleasures. Cheers! Worthy Wine: Hacienda Del Carche Cepas Viejas Monestrell & Cab.  Worthy Book: Outlawed by Anna North. Chech out Crowdfarming.com.  Saludos!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Cut your hair (get the demons out),  read a book (Scoff by Pen Vogler), taste some wine (Tous Rosado form Jumilla), best of luck to you all on Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

What will Harry and Meghan do in a zombie apocalypse with a corked bottle of wine?Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

How is your human experience going? They say time will tell, but they also say the doesn't actually exist so, meanwhile (whatever that is), let's discuss the important things:  Dreams, a book that requires ageing to love, young red wine, vaccines, culture cancer (I mean cancel-culture ... or do I mean culture cancer?). Weather you celebrate your mothers or not is your choice. We are dog moms so if you'd like to send us (or your mom in Mallorca ) a pressie you can order from https://www.joannawalton.com or via WhatsApp at +34-676-369-726.Support the show

We are thrilled to be back with an interview with Josie Lloyd, author of The Cancer Ladies Running Club. We also talk about cancel culture and reasons for going to Mars with a Merlot rosé.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

We hope everyone has been a hanging there through this crisis, we are still here, just an average Yank (proud to be American again) and Limey keeping on.  When you are going through hell, keep on going, and reading, and sipping, and doing whatever it is you need to do. In our case, a Bobal rosé from one of the best winemakers worldwide with broiled salmon and kimchi rice.  A book called Prep, by Curtis Sittingfield, and how brandy can save birds. Cheers!https://wineandworldviews.com/2020/08/04/the-yank-the-limey-podcast/Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Are you feeling Christmassy? If not get reading The Penguin Book of Short Stories on kindle and check out the sublime Dylan Thomas 'A Childs Christmas' and order a Christmas wreath from Joanna Walton Flowers https://www.joannawalton.com -that will definitely get you in the spirit! A rich and creamy Godello from D.O. Bierzo, Losada  ( a must with salmon). Light up your lights on these short and dark days.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

The Ladies of Covent Garden,  a historical account of women's lives in 1757 London, by Hallie Rubenhold  (TV series Harlots was based on), Harris's list (the first little black book?).  Flashing forward, a token Pinot Noir/Garnacha blend from Penedés , Ame en Noir, that is eloquent and priced right... But, what do we do, and how do we talk to the Covid-denying-conspiracy-believing-alternative-fact-faced-flatearthers?  https://wineandworldviews.com/2020/08/04/the-yank-the-limey-podcast/https://www.2birdswinetasting.comSupport the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Welcome  our guest Andrew Kay, where debate the white pepper question.  This weeks book, A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman,  that really does deserve all the praise. And, a delicious and curious Verdejo, lees- aged wine  called Cimbrón Special Selection, perfect for November.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

 Election victory and collective hangover, Random acts of kindness, covid vaccinations, are you in?  The Queens Gambit makes chess sexy again. Hoo-hah over the naked statue of Helen Wollstonecroft. Twelve angry women, Ruth Ratner, a Rosé from Garnacha grapes and a book written decades ago that is pertinent to our here and now, Generation X by Douglas Coupland.  Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Heaven help us all!  Ghosts and visitations at Halloween...do you believe? Sean Connery  bought The Limey some flowers in the middle of the desert. The Undoing starring Hugh Grant and a very botoxed Nicole Kidman.  A great albariño wine, Sete Cepas and a fantastic book....introducing you to Midshipman Horatio Hornblower by CS Forester, the book that was pitched to Hollywood that made Star Trek happen!Support the show

Support local and businesses, starting here https://wineandworldviews.com/2020/10/28/happy-pig-tea-towels/... Autumnal shopping basket, free school meals, Women's bodies in Poland and everywhere,  Join our book group, what is your hair worth? Vanished Years by Rupert Everett,  and a truly fabulous Protocolo Rosé.  Our new awesome sponsors...https://www.2birdswinetasting.comSupport the show

Talking to best selling author Sarah Rayner (One Moment, One Morning) about her truly gorgeous Mums memoir No More Tigers by Mary Rayner (who will sign it for you from Sarah-rayner.com) and... we've had flu jabs! (The Limey was stoic The Yank less so).  What was your favourite kids book? (the Yank's is quite sad) .... and Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash (the story behind it!) a book and a wine but we're a bit meh about them both so far...Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Interview with Eve Kanne, a talented, Mallorca based writer and linguistically-mystic stories (who is also a yank! -K :) )...  Is it true that the global pandemic brings out the cultural stereotypes from every country? The Yank has voted - have/can you?  Red wine from the Toro region, Sentero goes great with warm tuscan soup made by the Limey.... A great Sci-Fi book from the best selling author Andy Weir (There Martian) and his new book Artemis. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Obama nostalgia, necessary are our artists, embarrassing dog moments, Scotland without pubs, a slurry or a what?...Rodham, a 99p by Curtis Sittenfield, A Particular rosé and so goes life during a pandemic.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Unpresidential debate, Breaking Amish in NYC and LA (OMG), Enate rosé from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of D.O. Somontano, and the Strange Adventures of H by Sarah Burton- life of a doxie in London,1642 during the plague. Shout out to a favourite author of ours Jo Rees..https://mumwritesbooks.wordpress.com.Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)

Whoop whoop! Two years of real organic podcasting! Will we stop? Dunno. Hereith beginith Season 3... with a lovely interview with author Laura Wilkinson.  An all day any day cava to celebrate ... and  dental nightmares, RIP Notorious RBD, dystopian fiction (is it?). Warehouse by Rob Hart.  The Social Dilema, just relax your jaw podcasts are better than social media here is one..https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/the-brighton-book-club/id1397838472?l=en... and meet creative maven Blake Worrell,  https://www.blakeworrell.com.  Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/210926/podcast/website)