Podcasts about Burgundy

It is official. Not a soul can visit the Napa Valley without witnessing the fingerprints of Jean-Charles Boisset. They are everywhere, and not because he is trying consume the entire valley, but because he earnestly believes in the soulfull value of an honest glass of wine. I consider Jean-Charles a friend, though he may not remember my name, he makes you feel like the only person in the room. Jean-Charles Boisset descends on the wine world like a storm in Baccarat—disruptive, dazzling, and unapologetically bold. He doesn't just challenge conventional wisdom; he shatters it, glass by glass. This episode swirls the sediment lying undisturbed at the bottom of wine's oldest traditions and asks if the industry is ready to face what floats to the top. For Boisset, the glass isn't just half full or half empty—it's a symbol of revolution. He questions why so many winemakers cling to synthetic shortcuts, and why the American dream of innovation dares to outshine the European obsession with lineage and terroir. When he proclaims that wine can bring peace, he's not being airy—he's challenging the centuries-old gatekeeping that has kept wine and its culture an exclusive club, and he wants you to take a seat at the table. The unfiltered conversation goes beyond polite tasting notes and sanitized marketing speak. Boisset exposes the darker legacy of agriculture's chemical age, candidly recalling how even Burgundy's most hallowed soils were ravaged by pesticides and herbicides in the name of efficiency and modernity. He doesn't hesitate to point fingers at both his native France and his adopted America, calling out complacency, prejudice, and the blindness that persists in the vineyard, the cellar, and society at large. If you've ever doubted the true cost of "progress" in your glass, Boisset's relentless optimism—and his willingness to provoke uncomfortable truths—will have you rethinking everything from your choice of stemware to the politics of what's poured at state dinners. Listeners won't just leave with facts—they'll carry a new lens, sharpened by controversy and inspired by possibility. Boisset's energy, fueled by both science and spirituality, won't let anyone off the hook. Can wine really erase borders and prejudices, or is that just another intoxicating myth sold along with the label? As Boisset toasts unity, he challenges the wine world to stop hiding behind tradition, and instead, innovate with conscience.

In the 1440s, the Burgundian Court began to be rocked by a question: should Burgundy align itself with England or France?Time Period Covered: 1444-1454Notable People: Philip the Good, Isabella of Portugal, Charles the Bold, King Charles VII, Isabella of Bourbon Countess of Charolais, Charles I Duke of Bourbon, Richard Duke of York, Edmund Beaufort Duke of Somerset, Margaret of Anjou Queen of France, King Henry VINotable Events/Developments: Factions at the Burgundian Court, Changing Relations with France, Madness of Henry VI, Beginning of the Wars of the Roses, Relations between the Burgundians and the Yorkists, Charles the Bold's Childhood, Marriage of Charles the Bold and Isabella of Bourbon

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Spain Wins World Cup, Is Messi the GOAT of GOATs + Calls 42:19 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Training Camp Storylines, Aaron Donald's Possible Return + the Push for Grass Fields 1:21:27 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - LeBron Free Agency Watch Continues + Around the NBA

In episode 607, Annie Sargent talks with Julie Lynch, an Australian costume designer turned painter, about her week-long art retreat in Noyers, a tiny medieval village in Burgundy. Julie traded her precise, detailed style for loose, abstract landscapes made on a gel plate. She and four childhood friends painted all morning, then explored Vézelay, Avallon, and the Château d'Ancy-le-Franc in the afternoons. Annie and Julie talk about wisteria, lilacs, why reservations matter even in small villages, and why a slow retreat beats a packed itinerary. Annie also shares news about her new YouTube channel, Join Us in France Video. Press play and join them in Burgundy. Subscribe to Join Us in France so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Welcome to Episode 607 Today on the podcast: An Art Retreat in a Medieval Burgundy Village Listener Support and Video Plans Magazine segment Meet Julie Lynch From Costumes to Painting Stage Costume Museum in Moulins Why Noyers in Burgundy La Porte Peinte Retreat Art Without Pressure Burgundy in Springtime Afternoon Excursions Nearby Favorite Places in France Life in Tiny Noyers Allotment Gardens Explained Sharing the Harvest Why Choose a Retreat Chablis Market Day Reserve Small Town Meals Menus Without English Self Directed Art Retreat Retreat Types in France Driving and Navigation Tales Slower Travel With Age Lilacs and Village Scents Rural France Weeklong Stays Farewell and Artist Eye Patreon Thanks and Support Brittany Research Trip Plans Launching the Video Channel French Shorts and Visual Guides Subscribe and Comment Vacation Recording Break Newsletter and Next Episode Next week on the podcast Copyright More episodes about the Burgundy area

The first of a two-part series on Maximilian's wives.  This is the loved one.  And we look at all the men she could have married..... and there are a lot of them!   Join our Patreon family for yet more episodes and to join our Discord - Tudoriferous | creating a Podcast discussing the great, good and mad Tudor Era | Patreon   Relevant Episode - S1 - 023 Emperor Maximilian - Part One | Tudoriferous S1 - 046 Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy, Part 1 | Tudoriferous (podbean.com) S1 - 021 - Philip the Fair, Part 1 | Tudoriferous (podbean.com) Charles the Bold, Part One | Tudoriferous on Patreon

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Poor Air Quality, LeBron Watch Continues + Calls 40:44 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - World Cup Final Preview, NFL Players Want Grass + Leo Chenal Talks New Role 1:25:21 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Top NFL Storylines, Latest on Brandon Aiyuk + Weekend Preview

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Argentina Upsets England + Reaction to David Blough's Comments on JD5 43:09 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - World Cup Final Preview, Best/Worst QB Situations + Records You Wish Didn't Exist 1:28:43 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Most Embarrassing Records, LeBron James Free Agency Watch + Nick Loves Black Unis

The stars of the new Netflix original series, "The Hawk", Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Jimmy Tatro spoke with Adam Barnard at Netflix House Philadelphia in King of Prussia, PA, ahead of the show's release to talk about the show, fatherhood, Will Ferrell's luxurious hair hats, and Luke Wilson's film "Idiocracy".Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads: @thisisgoober 

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - MLB ASG Recap, ESPN WR Rankings + Calls 39:11 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Commanders Center Position Discussion + Calls 1:22:01 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - LeBron's Next Destination, ESPY's Tonight + Calls

Ask Us A Question!For more than four decades, Jeff Currier has built one of the most extraordinary careers in flyfishing. From tiny mountain streams to some of the most remote rivers, flats, and coastlines on Earth, he has traveled to more than 60 countries, pursued fish on six continents, and inspired generations of anglers with an unmatched passion for exploration. Along the way, one remarkable goal has quietly driven nearly every journey: the pursuit of 500 different and unique species caught and documented on a fly rod. If successful, Jeff will likely become the first angler in history to reach that unprecedented milestone.Recorded on location in the Burgundy region of eastern France, this special episode of Waypoints follows Jeff as he stands on the doorstep of history in pursuit of one final species to reach his goal of 500 — a giant Wels catfish unlike anything most fly anglers will ever encounter. But this conversation is about far more than a number on a list. Waypoints host Jim Klug and Jeff discuss the decades of travel, relentless curiosity, meticulous planning, friendships, setbacks, and unforgettable adventures that transformed a simple idea into a lifelong pursuit. Whether you've followed Jeff's career for years or are hearing his story for the first time, this is a fascinating look at what happens when passion becomes purpose — and why the greatest accomplishments in flyfishing are often measured not by the fish themselves, but by the places they take us and the lives they shape along the way.Waypoints is brought to you by PatagoniaTo bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world's most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving. For the past two years, the Yellow Dog Flyfishing travel team has worked closely with Patagonia to test and refine the all-new Patagonia River Salt Wading Boots II in destinations ranging from New Zealand to the Seychelles. Featured throughout the Yellow Dog Field Reports series, these boots have become the go to choice for our team thanks to their Vibram® Megagrip soles, durable quick drying construction, speed to get on and off, and support built for both freshwater and saltwater environments.- Follow us on Instagram- Follow us on Facebook- Check out our YouTube Page- View the official Yellow Dog w...

In 1302, an army of Flemish townsmen achieved the impossible. At the Battle of the Golden Spurs, infantry armed with pikes and determination crushed the mounted knights of Kingdom of France in one of the greatest military upsets of the Middle Ages.Matt Lewis is joined by Danièle Cybulski to uncover the truth behind this classic David v Goliath story. Why did France invade Flanders? How did ordinary craftsmen defeat Europe's most feared cavalry? And did this famous victory change the course of medieval warfare?MOREDeadly Rivalry: Armagnac v BurgundyListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Women Who Ruled Medieval BurgundyListen on AppleListen on Spotify Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Tim Arstall, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Watch Matt and Eleanor's new documentary The Rise of the Plantagenets only on History Hit TV with a subscription. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - AJ Impresses in Debut + Lynnell Willingham Joins the Show 44:41 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Kevin Grevey Excited for Wizards' Future + Ken Harvey Talks John Riggins' Jersey Retirement 1:28:32 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - PFF Ranks JD5 12th Best QB, Tobi Altizer Previews Nats-Yankees + Doc Storytime

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - John Riggins to Have Number Retired, Mark Clouse Talks Riggins + Calls 40:36 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - AJ vs DP Tonight, World Cup Update + Where Should LeBron Go? 1:23:02 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Brandon Aiyuk Strikes Again, Youth Sports Need to be Fixed + Calls

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Khris Middleton Returns to the Wizards, Terry McLaurin Due for Breakout Season + Calls 40:18 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Breakout Players for Commanders, USA Must Fix Youth Soccer + Calls 1:18:46 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - LeBron's “Decision”, AJ vs DP Preview + Brandon Aiyuk Strikes Again

Future Hall of Famer Brian Mitchell joins the show as the crew makes their top 10 list of the best players on the team right now. Then, the guys get into a spirited debate over the top 10 greatest of all time to ever wear the Burgundy and Gold. Then, they make a potentially controversial Mount Rushmore for the entire Washington football franchise history. Hosts: Santana Moss, Fred Smoot Guest: Brian Mitchell Producer: Jason Johnson The views and opinions expressed by our analysts and/or hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Washington Commanders or any of their representatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1475, nobody wants a Henry V impersonator, but Edward IV goes ahead and does his best impression anyway.  Edward, buoyant from vanquishing his enemies at home, now wants to re-unite the kingdom against its longtime enemy: France. He wants the family heirlooms back: Normandy and Gascony.  So he assembles the biggest army in living memory — about 13,000 strong — and launches an assault on Paris, via Calais and Agincourt. Another Duke of Burgundy allies with England, too.  But Edward IV is no Henry V. Edward's first allegiance is to pleasure, and it's a fact the French King, Louis XI, ruthlessly exploits.  – As always, Dan's royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. It's where you get your bonus episodes, and on this week's episode Dan reveals whether the Hundred Years' War was actually over by Edward IV's invasion. Plus, more on why Henry Tudor's the new pawn to be traded between Edward, Louis XI, and the Duke of Burgundy.  – A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  –– Presented by Dan Jones Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Junior Producer - Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer - Louisa Field Executive Producer - Dan Jones Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan Head of Content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Team USA Disappoints, Argentina is Must-See TV + Calls 41:32 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Latest Surrounding Brandon Aiyuk + Calls 1:18:46 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Comparing Aiyuk and Jaylen Brown, Nats Get Huge Win + Darryn Peterson HUGE Night

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Anthony's Birthday Recap, Brandon Aiyuk Saga Takes Another Turn + Calls 40:14 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Commanders Sign Rasul Douglas, Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers + Nationals Have 2 All Stars 1:23:37 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Flo Balogun to Start World Cup Game, Ovi Returning + Calls

Over 27,000 had poured into Griffith Stadium for what seemed to be a typical football Sunday. As the game between Philadelphia and Washington kicked off, one of the most significant events in American history unfolds 5,000 miles away. What happened – and what didn't happen – at the Burgundy & Gold’s game that day went onto become an infamous part of Washington D.C. lore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think of wine, you probably think of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Beaujolais. But we could soon be looking to Kent, Dorset and Hampshire instead, especially when it comes to sparkling wine.  Since 2000 the total amount of land in England and Wales given over to vineyards has quadrupled in size and established wine makers, particularly from the Champagne region in France are taking notice and are keen to take advantage of this new market.  In 2016, the Pommery group invested in farmland in Kent which they transformed into vineyards. When interviewed for the Daily Mail, about the 2022 harvest, Julien Lonneux from Pommery said : “This is a truly vintage crop, easily the best in a decade.” How much sparkling wine is currently produced in the UK? Who is taking an interest in English wine? Why is English wine getting better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?⁠ ⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠ ⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. First release date: November 29th , 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They've got lobster on their mind!  Sam Smith is a BRIT Award, Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar-winning singer and songwriter. They join us ahead of the release of their new album, Hazel Eyes, which is released on 21 August and features their new single, My Guy. But first, it's time for the long-awaited debut of lobster on Dish, the perfect star ingredient for a guest who once had aspirations to be a fishmonger, and also ideal to help Angela through a small hangover.  Sam lives in New York with their partner Christian, and tells us about the impact the move has had on their tastebuds and their capacity to handle heat. They've also recently started a food blog on Instagram, SamServed, where you can get a glimpse of their favourite dishes including fish and chips, peanut butter and chicken wings. Another favourite is turnip cake, which tastes so good, Sam had it tattooed on their body.   We start with caviar on crisps and ice cold Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Champagne, before Angela serves up lobster rolls with lemon & dill. The Waitrose wine experts paired this meal with a bottle of Famille Brocard Organic Chablis 2025 Burgundy.  Sam loves food (even more than music) and tells us about the addictive joys of touring, where they can combine both passions. We also hear about the time they got ‘Chaka'fied' by Chaka Khan, nights at the Met Gala and a truly unforgettable gift from Ed Sheeran.  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions 00:00 Welcome! 03:05 Angela's Hartnett range at Waitrose 05:06 Sam Smith is here!  07:52 Champagne and caviar cheers! 09:57 Sam Smith is a certified foodie  13:49 Sam's food likes and dislikes  17:25 Life in New York  21:45 Food is served!  25:20 Sam's food Instagram  26:40 To gatekeep or not to gatekeep?  28:22 Wine pairing  28:30 New album and the writing process  32:34 Sam's presence in music  33:54 New live shows!  35:13 The influence of Chaka Khan 37:07 The Met Gala  38:54 That outfit at the BRITs… 39:32 Fast food quiz  41:51 End of the show question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Doc Changes His Stance on LeBron, Happy Birthday to Anthony + Strober Talks LeBron + AD 39:05 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Cade Cavalli-Willson Contreras Controversy, USA-Bosnia Preview + Calls 1:24:45 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Jaylen Brown Traded to Philly, Anthony's Birthday Plans + Guest in Studio

What starts as a shocking street murder in Paris turns into one of the most vicious civil wars in medieval Europe?Dr Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Justine Firnhaber-Baker to unravel the blood-soaked conflict between Burgundy and the Armagnacs, a struggle triggered by assassination, fuelled by propaganda, and made more dangerous by a mad king, a divided court and a war-torn France.They explore the brutal killing of Louis of Orleans, John the Fearless's rise as a populist strongman, the shocking revenge killings that followed, and how all of it opened the door for Henry V and Agincourt.MOREBattle of AgincourtListen on AppleListen on Spotify Joan of ArcListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit to watch Eleanor's documentary on Joan of Arc as well as hundreds of hours of original films, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - LeBron James to Play ‘Elsewhere', Serena is BACK + Kawhi Heading to Toronto 40:51 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Kevin Sheehan Talks Aiyuk + LeBron Future Up in the Air 1:26:55 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Chris Johnson Diagnosed w/ ALS + Lynnell Thinks LeBron Could Come to DC

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Anthony Davis Trade Rumors Heat Up, Lions Release Arnold + Ja Morant Traded 42:30 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Brandon Aiyuk Tells His Side of the Story + Calls on Aiyuk 1:26:34 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Mystics Win 4OT Game + Calls on Aiyuk

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - NBA Trades, Team USA Loses + Time to Pivot from Aiyuk to Diggs? 43:35 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Team USA Loses + Does AD Want to Be The Guy? 1:26:34 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Which Loss Hurts More + Ryan Clary Talks Nationals Rough Patch

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Lynnell Defends Aiyuk's Actions + Front Office Perception if WSH Signs Aiyuk 44:42 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Chris Russell and Lynnell Clash over Aiyuk, AJ Dybantsa Introduced to DC + Calls 1:28:36 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Chris Miles Talks NBA Trades, Warning to Nats + Team USA-Turkey Preview

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Wizards Draft AJ Dybantsa, Confidence vs. Arrogance + Capitals Make Two Trades 39:08 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Fred Katz on Wizards Ceiling, Latest on Brandon Aiyuk + AJ Dybantsa's “Fit” 1:23:26 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Stephen Whyno Talks Capitals Trades, AJ Comps Himself + Will Team USA Rest?

The wait is over — the Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall. Ben Standig joins Burgundy and Gold Today to break down the franchise-changing selection and what Dybantsa means for the future of Wizards basketball.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Draft Day, Fit vs. Best Available, Ben Standig on Trae Young's Contract + Calls 44:17 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - David Aldridge Talks WIzards Draft Strategy + Draft Day Calls 1:27:47 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Matt Barrows on the Latest Around Brandon Aiyuk, NBA Mock Draft + Calls

Ben Standig joins Burgundy and Gold Today to break down the Wizards' decision to extend Trae Young. He explains what the contract means for Washington's rebuild, the upcoming No. 1 overall pick, and the franchise's long-term vision.

The Wizards' No. 1 pick debate continues. John Wall believes Washington should select Darryn Peterson because of his fit alongside Trae Young. Ben Standig joins Burgundy and Gold Today to push back on that idea, explaining why he believes the Wizards should ignore fit and select AJ Dybantsa as the best player available.

Is there still value in Burgundy? Jasper Morris MW, author of” Inside Burgundy”, says yes. Listen in to discover which appellations Jasper recommends to find value in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Trae Young Staying in DC, Draft Decisions + Al Galdi Talks DC Sports 40:48 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Wizards Draft Strategy + Giannis Linked to Heat and Celtics 1:25:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Shady McCoy Defends Brandon Aiyuk, Mystics Huge Win + Storytime

We're going solo this episode, and we're going global. After months of logging serious miles across cities and continents, we wanted to revisit a format we love — not the wine regions, not the châteaux, but the cities themselves. The places that aren't necessarily making wine, but are doing it better than almost anywhere else in the world. We're breaking down our top four wine cities right now — London, Copenhagen, Tokyo, and New York — what makes each one stand out, how we navigate them for wine when we get there, and the specific spots that completely won us over. Along the way, we're also tasting the Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc from Mendoza — our wine club pick and a perfect tie-in to our earlier episode on the most exciting wine regions to visit. Pour a glass and come along. Featured Wine: Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley

Send us Fan MailEpisode #14 is focused on the principle and importance of maintaining brand relevance. In my case, this episode takes you into a Sonoma-Cutrer board meeting back in 1988, at which I proposed what was thought to be a radical idea at the time: to take Chardonnay off the front of the label, à la Burgundy, France, and put the vineyard name in its place.I had only been VP of Sales & Marketing at Sonoma-Cutrer and on the senior management team for less than 90 days at the time. It was a bold move; however, it was increasingly apparent that, with the popularity of Chardonnay during the 80's among the wine-drinking public at large, we ran the risk of being lumped into the sea of average Chardonnay that was beginning to appear in the market at lower prices.Take a listenThanks for being a listener to the Fine Wine Confidential Podcast. For more information go to www.finewineconfidential.com 

When I mentioned a good friend I was heading to Portugal, he says "look up Rupert, he has an interesting story."" And I did...but because I was travelling, I did not spend the time researching the upcoming guest, a mistake I have never made again; you see, Rupert Symington is literally wine royalty...and I had no clue. Rupert Symington is the kind of guest who could convince you that the real secrets of port wine are hidden not in the bottle, but behind family names, fortified histories, and backroom deals struck centuries ago. If you think port is just a sweet afterthought or a dusty bottle reserved for granddad at Christmas, get ready to have your assumptions shattered. This episode ventures into the shadowy borderlands where commerce, politics, and survival collided—painting port not as a relic, but as a living testament to international rivalry, regulatory gamesmanship, and enduring British influence in Portugal's very soul. You'll learn how wars, political treaties, and a dash of scandal led to the accidental birth of port 02:11, and why some of the best "Portuguese" wines might owe more to London's drawing rooms than Douro's slopes. Rupert doesn't just spill the wine—he spills the industry's deepest anxieties: why vintage port, once equal to Bordeaux, is now almost an afterthought and how tight regulation and power moves have locked out newcomers 28:10 15:20. Is port's old world mystique its greatest asset—or its Achilles heel? If you've ever wondered what's really swirling in your glass, this is the episode that won't let you look away. Here's what you'll learn—no sugarcoating, only intrigue:

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Ben Standig's Minicamp Takeaways, DQ Reflects on Last Season + Calls 42:57 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - USA-Australia World Cup Preview, Nats Rolling + ESPN's Bobby Marks Talks Wizards Draft 1:28:06 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Training Camp Position Battles to Watch, Ben Predicts Wizards 1st Overall Pick + Calls

Ben Standig joins Burgundy and Gold Today to recap the biggest storylines from Commanders minicamp. He reacts to the players who stood out to him and the names highlighted by Dan Quinn, including Rachaad White, Van Jefferson, Jaden Bradley, K'Lavon Chaisson, Johnny Newton, Jordan Magee and Kain Medrano.

My first guest in my new series “The Meals that Made Me” is Robbie McCauley, chef-proprietor of the Michelin-starred restaurant Homestead Cottage in Doolin, Co Clare in the west of Ireland.In this episode, Robbie shares five memorable meals that shaped his life and career from a Sunday lunch in Emilia-Romagna to a night market in Bangkok, a Christmas dinner in Burgundy in France, a Michelin-starred meal in London, and a deeply personal family lunch in the Italian countryside.In this new series I will be speaking to well-known chefs about the five meals that shaped them and stayed with them not just because of the food, but because of the place, the people and the memories around the table.Food has the ability to bring us back somewhere. A taste, a smell, a dish or a setting can transport us instantly to another country, another time in our lives, or to someone we love.This is a conversation about food, family, travel, ambition, memory and the emotional power of meals to bring us back to the people and places that shaped us.For more information on the Homestead Cottage go to https://homesteadcottage.com/Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 award winning travel podcast Travel Tales with Fergal listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel stories about daydream worthy destinations. For more information, photos and stories you can follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailMatthieu Sabbagh is one of the few mobile distillers in the world, traveling directly to Burgundy's most celebrated vineyards and producers to distill Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes at their source. The result is an extraordinary portfolio of spirits—including SABS Gin, Marc de Bourgogne, and Fine de Bourgogne—that have earned placements in some of France's top wine bars and Michelin-starred restaurants and are now making waves in the United States.Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Gotta Be Saints, Brendan sits down with Peter Giersch to discuss one of the most important realities Christians can reflect on: eternity. Through the beauty of France, the witness of the saints, the art of Michelangelo, and the Catholic understanding of death, judgment, heaven, and hell, Peter invites listeners to rediscover what so much of the modern world has forgotten.Drawing from his book Talking of Michelangelo, Peter reflects on his experiences in Burgundy, the Catholic imagination found in medieval churches, and why generations of Christians were constantly reminded of eternity through sacred art and architecture. Together, Brendan and Peter discuss suffering, holiness in ordinary life, the vocation of marriage and singleness, the meaning of the crucifix, the Last Judgment, and why modern culture has become uncomfortable talking about heaven and hell.This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition while remaining practical for everyday life. It is ultimately an invitation to reflect on where our lives are leading and to remember that holiness is possible in every vocation through love, sacrifice, patience, and fidelity to Christ.Featured BookTalking of Michelangelo: Burgundy, Eternity, and the Catholic Imagination by Peter GierschOrder the BookSponsored by TruthlyTruthly helps faithful Catholics find trustworthy answers to life's biggest questions through AI built with a Catholic worldview.Visit TruthlyStay ConnectedInstagram:@gottabesaints InstagramFacebook:Gotta Be Saints Facebook Support the show

                                                                                                                                                   Domaine Capuano-Ferreri Santenay 1st Cru Comme In this episode, Rob and Scott drink a proper Burgundy by Domain Capuano-Ferreri and their Santenay 1st Cru from the Comme Vineyard.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Gavin landed back in Australia just the day before recording, and he and Ken settle in for a full debrief on WDC 2026 in Athens. From the venues and the social activities to all four of Gavin's games and the top board, this one covers it all. Intro Ken sets up the episode – this one is going to be almost entirely about WDC 2026 Athens, because Gavin was there and has only just landed back in Australia (as at the time of recording) (15 secs) He notes the DBN coverage gave a strong account of the boards and Ed's player interviews, but plenty of the magic from Spyros Dovas and his organising team didn't make it to the stream (45 secs) Drinks are introduced: Ken is on one of his home-brew lagers with a kick, and Gavin is working through a leftover Sicilian Nero d'Avola that has turned a little sour – a fitting metaphor, he suggests, for how his first round went (1 min 45 secs) The tournament in aggregate Ken asks Gavin to give a broad overview – location, numbers, facilities, atmosphere (2 mins 45 secs) Around 106 players registered, though some didn't show due to last-minute issues. Approximately 5 Australian players couldn't attend because their original flights were routed through the Middle East (3 mins 30 secs) The geopolitical context: as of recording, the Middle East airspace situation was in week nine of its shutdown, forcing Australian travellers to reroute via Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Some also baulked at the US transit option due to the documentation requirements (4 mins 30 secs) Despite the drop-outs, the turnout was excellent and genuinely representative – a heavy European component split between the UK and the rest of Europe, a strong French contingent, players from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Norway, a good number of Americans and a couple of Canadians (including Chris Brand), around 10 Australians, and a couple of Kiwis (Dominick Stephens and Craig Purcell). The local Greek contingent, given the Athens club had only been running for about 18 months, was especially impressive (3 mins 30 secs) Tournament format: three regular rounds followed by a fourth round of tiered top boards. Rather than a single top board, the format featured seven simultaneous top boards – the top 7 players went to the premier board, players 8–14 played the second tier, 15–21 the third, and so on down through the field. Crucially, players who volunteered to sit out for round four to help with numbers kept their ranking position (7 mins) Ken and Gavin discuss how the tiered format means the fourth round is never a dead rubber – every board is still competing for something meaningful (8 mins 15 secs) Discussion of the central clock arrangement: effectively federation-based rather than a literal single clock, with the two main venues coordinating their start times by communication (9 mins 30 secs) The venues The main venue was the upstairs function space of a beachside restaurant operation – excellent location right on the waterfront, but somewhat cramped for negotiations once all the boards were in (9 mins 45 secs) As a result, boards were redistributed to the secondary venue: the Anchor bar, about 150–200 metres down the road. Gavin played two games in each location and considered the Anchor the better play space – more open, well ventilated, and with a large covered outdoor area next to a (drained) pool (11 mins) The colour-coded sash system made it easy to identify players by country but created the amusing challenge of locating your specific Italy in a room full of Italys from different boards (13 mins) The third venue – an outdoor shaded area – was reserved for the premier top board. Unlike Milan's car park, this one had good shade and plenty of room for spectators around the giant shadow board (13 mins 30 secs) Pre-tournament social activities Gavin outlines the structure: you could do as much or as little as you liked. He landed well due to a useful 5.5-hour Singapore layover that helped reset his body clock, and flew over on the same flight as tournament director Jamal Blakkarly (16 mins) They were met at Athens airport by Spyros, his wife, and daughter, who drove them to breakfast at a beautiful harbour-side restaurant in one of the small inlet bays east of Piraeus (18 mins 15 secs) Pre-tournament island stay: Gavin spent two days on Serifos, the island Spyros recommended and which has personal significance to his family (his grandfather was christened there). Spyros provided a detailed Google Map of the best spots. With the tourist season barely starting, Gavin got excellent last-minute accommodation at a family-run hotel and had the beaches almost entirely to himself (18 mins 45 secs) The island was so off-season that locals were literally still painting their furniture and kerbs in preparation. Gavin did the recommended hikes and swims, and the hotel gifted him a dry-bag left behind by a previous guest (20 mins 30 secs) Back in Athens overnight, Gavin caught up with a multinational squad of players including Shane, Brandon, Max, Zoe, Justin Law, Bradley Grace, and Karthik. They had dinner at an Italian restaurant with the Acropolis lit up above them (22 mins 30 secs) Hydra day trip (Wednesday): players caught the fast ferry from Piraeus out to Hydra (about 1.5 hrs). The island has a refined Venetian-Greek port feel, with rustic paths and rock beaches beyond. The group visited the Museum of the 1821 Greek Revolution, full of local history and artefacts. Gavin wore one of his Diplomacy shirts and ended up being an ambassador for the hobby to an American grandmother and her debate-champion granddaughter from North Carolina – and pointed them towards David Hood and the local hobby there (24 mins 15 secs) The water temperature at the beach was about 4–5 degrees colder than Australia, which meant the Europeans loved it and Gavin did not go in (26 mins 30 secs) Acropolis and Athens tour (Thursday): guided tour of the Acropolis by what Spyros described as the best guides operating there, followed by a walk through the Plaka and past the Panathenaic Stadium (venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896), then a seafood lunch at a beautiful harbourside restaurant (30 mins) Temple of Poseidon (Thursday evening): the most popular activity – the bus was packed. About halfway there, Spyros took everyone on an unannounced detour to a beach bar where they had the place to themselves, a wonderful surprise. The Temple itself sits on a peninsula with 270-degree sea views. Spyros told the story of how the Aegean got its name from that location, and a huge group photo was taken (31 mins 15 secs) Tournament production values Gavin describes the production as setting new high-water marks for tournament organisation – high enough that the Chicago 2027 organising team would be wondering how to match it. Every player had a colour-coded sash matching their country, a branded WDC Athens notepad in their country colour, and a matching pen for every round (33 mins) The awards were 3D-printed Greek god statues for the podium finishers, complemented by a full suite of themed awards for the top players in each country and for notable gameplay (34 min) Special awards included: the Ajax Award for 8th place overall (the brilliant fighter who just missed out); the Archimedes Award for the most innovative play; the Leonidas Award for the player who fought on against insurmountable odds; and professionally screen-printed awards for best performance as each of the seven Great Powers (35 mins 45 secs) Gavin's games Round 1 – France – Board: Agkystri (View game) Gavin introduces his first game and the board composition: he played France, with Danae Stamataki (Austria-Hungary, local Greek player who topped the board on 10 supply centres and won best Austria), Sabrina Ahuja "Sabi" as England, Brian Ecton as Germany, Jean-Louis Delattre as Italy, Teo Ananiadis as Russia, and Frank Oosterom from the Netherlands as Turkey (37 mins 15 secs) The plan was a Western Triple working with England and Germany, with the goal of neutralising a strong-looking Italy early. It didn't come together as intended (37 mins 45 secs) The infamous mis-order: Gavin had two builds and intended fleet Brest plus a second build. Instead he built fleet Brest and placed the build directly in MAO, effectively waiving his second build. The DBN commentators interpreted this as a genius strategic waive; Ken's interpretation was somewhat more grounded. Gavin confirms Ken was correct (39 mins) The other players on the board didn't share DBN's generous reading of the situation. Germany immediately moved into Burgundy and kept flipping between fronts as his position allowed. Italy kept pressing France throughout. Gavin found himself squeezed down to a single unit in the English Channel (40 mins 30 secs) Final turn plan: England agreed to convoy an army across to Picardy to support Gavin back into Brest. Instead, Sabi walked into an open Paris. Gavin ended the game with zero supply centres and was eliminated (42 mins 15 secs) Gavin notes he made his disappointment known professionally, and that he subsequently had a drink with Sabi – but not that night (44 mins 15 secs) Round 2 – England – Board: Lemnos Not covered by DBN. Gavin played England; the board included Dominick Stephens (New Zealand) as Germany, Chris Brand (Canada) as Russia, Ruben Sanchez as Italy, Roberto Perego (Italy) as France, Robert Schuppe as Turkey, and Anastasia "Nastja" Styles as Austria-Hungary (46 mins) The plan was a Northern Alliance of England, Germany, and Russia. It unravelled immediately when Chris opened Moscow to Livonia and Dominick interpreted it as aggressive – resulting in a Germany-Russia war from the outset (46 mins 15 secs) Gavin adapted: knowing Germany was occupied in the east, he gave Russia some space and opened into Belgium, with Dominick and Chris both honouring his request to take Norway unopposed via fleet (46 mins 45 secs) Dominick and Gavin worked to grind down Roberto Perego's France, who ground out a hard-fought game staying alive on 2 centres. Ruben Sanchez's Italy played a deft game, flipping between alliances with Turkey and Austria (49 mins 15 secs) Dominick topped the board on 10; Ruben came in at 9; Gavin finished at 7. The game was meant to run to 1909 but drew earlier when the position stabilised. Gavin reflects he may have drawn too early, with both Dominick and Ruben suggesting he had room to push for another two centres (50 mins) Round 3 – Germany – Board: Symi (View game) Gavin played Germany. The board included Shane Armstrong (Australia) as France, Mikalis Kamaritis as Italy, Alex Maslow (USA) as Russia, Steven Hogue (USA) as Austria, Alex Lebedev (Russia) as England, and Jack Johns as Turkey (51 mins 15 secs) The strategic context: only Mikalis Kamaritis and Alex Lebedev were realistically in contention for the top board from this game. Shane and Gavin identified this early and committed to supporting the player they believed deserved to be there (52 mins 45 secs) Shane and Gavin opened with a Sealion against England, while Gavin also walked a careful line with Alex Lebedev, who initially felt more threatened by France than Germany. Austria was eliminated in 1903, and England in 1904 (53 mins 45 secs) A notable moment: Gavin slipped an army from the North Sea into an unoccupied London – a move he acknowledged was unnecessary, created friction with Alex Lebedev, and which he would not make again. He apologised on the day (56 mins 15 secs) Mikalis told Gavin and Shane to wait until 1905 – and delivered. He launched from his eastern position, took two dots off Russia and one off Turkey in a single year, then steamrolled from there. Alex Maslow was a strong and enjoyable player who nearly flipped the alliance but ultimately couldn't (56 mins 15 secs) The game agreed to a draw of 10-10-14 (Shane-Gavin-Mikalis), which the three felt would get Mikalis comfortably onto the top board. In the final adjudication Mikalis took one extra dot away from Shane, making the final scores 15-10-9 (58 mins 15 secs) Round 4 – Austria – Board: Myconos (View game) Gavin made it onto the fourth round, placed into the 6th top board. The board featured Shane Armstrong again as Turkey, Emmett Wainwright as England, Patrick Jacobson as France, Nathan Lester as Germany, Cameron Taylor as Italy, and Richard Bolton as Russia (59 mins 30 secs) The standout introduction: Nathan Lester, son of Dan Lester (who Gavin played against at Bangkok WDC). Same voice, same playing style, same persuasive meta-game arguments – but with a mullet and dressed like he's in an 80s rock video, and without the beard-stroking (1 hr 0 mins 45 secs) Gavin and Shane, having just played together in Round 3, ended up as Austria and Turkey respectively – not a natural alliance. Gavin didn't trust it but it held. Italy and France both kept fighting hard throughout (59 mins 45 secs) The game drew in 1906, with Shane and Emmett both finishing on 8, Gavin on 6 as Austria. Everyone then rushed across the road to watch the top board (1 hr 3 mins 45 secs) The top board Ken asks about Mikalis's diplomatic style. Gavin: exceptional situational awareness, communicates clearly and directly, asked and answered the "what do you want from this game?" question in a way that built immediate trust, and was good to his word on timing (1 hr 4 mins) Gavin arrived at the top board mid-1906 (his own game had just drawn). The top board was played outdoors under a well-shaded tree with plenty of room for negotiations, guarded by two or three people ensuring other players and passing members of the public couldn't crowd the board (1 hr 5 mins) The giant shadow board: a massive life-size replica board was set up nearby so all spectators could follow the game without approaching the real board. Andrew Goff read out the orders and the shadow board was updated after each adjudication – the same setup used at Milan WDC (1 hr 7 mins 45 secs) When Gavin arrived, he felt Bradley Grace had the game. The shift came late – Mikalis made a decisive move in the endgame that separated him from a closely matched France/Germany contest (1 hr 9 mins) Congratulations to Mikalis Kamaritis – well deserved, Gavin says. And to Bradley Grace: so close, but it will happen (1 hr 9 mins) The awards ceremony included Mikalis receiving both the championship belt and a traditional olive laurel wreath – a detail that was not captured in the DBN stream. Ken flags this as something future broadcasts should consider covering (1 hr 11 mins 15 secs) A Best Shane Cubis Award was also created – won by a Greek player who loudly lobbied Spyros for an award on the basis of how much he'd helped out. An AI-generated image of Shane Cubis in 1901 attire featured on the award, to the complete bafflement of the European and American contingents (1 hr 12 mins 50 secs) Game hobby and future WDCs The Chicago Windy City Weasels delivered a presentation promoting WDC 2027, enthusiastically received by the assembled players (1 hr 13 mins 15 secs) The 2028 bid: Melbourne was the only bid, and it was unanimously approved. Andrew Goff (Goffy) presented it. WDC 2028 Melbourne will be held at the MCG – the Melbourne Cricket Ground – with the conference rooms used for regular play, and the premier top board played on the MCG wicket itself. The countdown timer will run on the MCG scoreboard. Notionally scheduled for the last weekend of February 2028 – the weekend after the Formula One Grand Prix and the weekend before the first AFL round (1 hr 14 mins 30 secs) For international context: roughly equivalent to playing at Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, the Camp Nou, or Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. English players will recognise the MCG as where English cricket hopes traditionally come to die (1 hr 15 mins 15 secs) Also at the game hobby: a unanimous vote to amend and modernise the WDC charter, which dates from around 2000–2001 and doesn't reflect current online play, email communication, or the organisational structures of the Asia-Pacific and European hobbies. Four representatives (from NADF, the Asia-Pacific Diplomacy Association, and the European and UK hobbies) will draft amendments to be presented at WDC 2027 Chicago, with ratification at WDC 2028 Melbourne (1 hr 18 mins) Wrap up Gavin acknowledges the full organising effort: approximately 10 people working behind the scenes alongside Spyros and Jamal to make everything run. The Greek hobby and Athens Diplomacy Club can be enormously proud (1 hr 20 mins 30 secs) The Armistice Party: held between rounds three and four in the venue near the pool area. A DJ with a custom app allowed all attending players to nominate up to 10 songs each, with the crowd then voting in real time from four options for what came next. Gavin describes it as stunningly well thought through (1 hr 22 mins) Ken summarises: meticulously planned, wonderful venue, brilliant location, great games, fantastic people. Gavin: you got it in one. Thank you to Spyros, Jamal, and everyone they played with (1 hr 23 mins) Addendum – recorded one week later Ken and Gavin explain the addendum: a few things were either forgotten or lost in the original recording, so they've caught up a week later to cover them (1 hr 25 mins 45 secs) The Cane Toad The Cane Toad tournament will not run in 2026 – Gavin has made the decision to rest it for the year and bring it back bigger and better in 2027 (1 hr 26 mins 30 secs) Reasons: Gavin no longer lives in Brisbane where the tournament has historically been based, and several attempts to get a local game going have been completely unsuccessful. He feels it would be unfair to interstate players to travel to Queensland only to play mostly other interstate players rather than a meaningful proportion of locals (1 hr 27 mins 30 secs) He also flags cost-of-living pressures and fuel costs as factors, noting that the fuel excise which had been removed is about to be reinstated (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Ken and Gavin have a brief riff on whether cane toads actually hibernate, and whether the tournament might one day move to a different Queensland location (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Gavin shares a long-held dream of running the Cane Toad on the beach under a sun-safe setup. Council regulations require public liability insurance – but the Asia Pacific Diplomacy Association is in the process of organising exactly that for tournament directors, which may open the door in future (1 hr 29 mins 15 secs) Tournament news The Sydney Cup is on the weekend of 4–5 July. Gavin would love to go but has used up his diplomacy credits between Greece and starting a new job – it'll have to stay in the bank for now (1 hr 30 mins 45 secs) A New Zealand tournament is being discussed for the week before WDC 2028 Melbourne (late February 2028). Three New Zealand players who attended WDC 2026 in Athens have flagged interest in hosting something, on the logic that if you're travelling all the way from Europe or the US, a short hop across the Tasman to New Zealand is well worth building into the itinerary (1 hr 32 mins) Ken enthusiastically endorses the idea and encourages anyone planning for WDC 2028 Melbourne to factor in a week in New Zealand beforehand (1 hr 33 mins 30 secs) Challenge for next episode Over his birthday lunch, Gavin's son surprised him with an accurate recall of his WDC result. This leads Gavin to issue a challenge for the next episode: both Ken and Gavin will do some homework and come back with three or four online diplomacy resources that people may not know about, to raise awareness of what the community has put together over the years (1 hr 34 mins 45 secs) Around the grounds VDiplomacy gets an introduction for any listeners who aren't familiar: a sibling platform to WebDiplomacy, it hosts classic games but is particularly known for its range of variants (1 hr 36 mins 30 secs) The Dionysus Reimagined game recap – the ancient Greece variant Ken and Gavin set up in the lead-up to WDC Athens. Ken soloed, eliminating Gavin in the final year. Gavin notes that technically his last dot was taken so late that his result registers as a survive rather than an elimination (1 hr 38 mins 45 secs) Gavin played Athens and found himself defending on all fronts from early on: Sparta (who built only armies and had nowhere to go but north), the Macedonians pressing from the north, Byzantium late in the game, and Rhodes. Ken played Byzantium and credits his early token luck as a key advantage, picking up all his bid supply centres including one he expected to bounce – giving him fleet dominance in the Aegean from the start (1 hr 40 mins) The bid mechanics are recapped for any listeners unfamiliar with the variant: each player has 4 tokens to bid on non-core supply centres; outbid or bounce and you don't get the build. Ken's fortunate opening bids gave him a decisive early position (1 hr 40 mins 30 secs) A practical tip for vDiplomacy players: always open the large map after adjudication. The small map can omit orders that didn't go through, making moves look different from what was actually played. Ken noted several instances in the Dionysus game where support orders that failed simply weren't visible on the small map (1 hr 45 mins 45 secs) Ken congratulates himself on the win and notes the ratings gap between the two has now closed to around 100 points (1 hr 47 mins 30 secs) New game announced: Gavin has set up a Pirates game titled Ahoy Mateys on vDiplomacy. Gunboat, 2-day 2-hour phase length. Ken explains the extra 2 hours: it gradually shifts the adjudication time back toward Australian time zones in games where everyone readies up early (1 hr 48 mins) Pirates variant overview: a 13-player variant set in the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, created by Gavin in collaboration with Ollie (the vDiplomacy site administrator). The 13 players are broken into three factions (1 hr 51 mins 45 secs): Europeans – Spain, England, France, and Holland, who nominally control supply centres across the map but must capture them to make them count Pirates – five pirates, four historical (Montbas, Brasiliano, de la Cueva, and Johnson) and one fictitious: El Guapo, borrowed from the movie The Three Amigos Privateers – one per European power, operating as private navies with letters patent. They can attack anyone except their sponsoring power (and vice versa). The Dunkirkers serve Spain, Henry Morgan serves England, François Le Jones serves France, and the Rocherson serves Holland Unit rules: all units are fleets, but there are two types – Clippers (move up to two spaces, standard attack strength) and Frigates (move one space, attack at 1.5x strength). A single clipper cannot defend against an attacking frigate, but a clipper supported by another clipper can. Five marked spots on the board allow transformation between unit types (1 hr 57 mins 45 secs) Special rules: a voodoo witch's hut in Cuba allows a fleet on the north coast to teleport to the south coast and vice versa. And a 14th non-playing character – a Hurricane – spins up each storm season in a random sea territory, moves randomly in the fall turn, and destroys anything in its path with an effectively unstoppable attack strength, also resetting any supply centre it passes through to neutral (1 hr 59 mins) Ken commits to reading the full rules before play begins, notes Pirates has a genuine following on vDiplomacy with games regularly in progress, and suspects he may get slaughtered (2 hr 1 min 15 secs) Gavin and Ken wrap up the show (2 hr 2 mins 15 secs) Venue: At home Drinks for the interview: Ken: One of his home brews – a lager with a bit of a kick Gavin: A Baliamo Nero d'Avola from Sicily – opened two weeks prior, which he noted had become a little sour and bitter compared to its fresh opening, much like his first round at the tournament Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. 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Edward IV marries in secret, then springs the news like a trap.  England's new Queen, Elizabeth Woodville, arrives with two sons, a Lancastrian past, and a family ready to take their chance. When the newly-married couple introduces themselves at Reading Abbey, nobles gape. But Elizabeth takes her newfound royal status with aplomb. She stages a dazzling churching, forcing courtiers to kneel for hours.  Elsewhere, England's pitiable former king Henry VI is found wandering and locked quietly in the Tower. Elizabeth's siblings are married into great royal houses at speed, tightening their grip, much to the dismay of England's noble class.  In London, her brother Anthony fights the Grand Bastard of Burgundy before a roaring crowd. All the while, a wounded Earl of Warwick watches on. The kingmaker's been left humiliated and restless by this union, and the balance of power in between Warwick and Edward won't stay cordial for long. – As always, Dan's royal favourites can chime in anytime on the royal court on Patreon at patreon.com/thisishistory. And don't forget to listen to this season's accompanying bonus episodes for this miniseries, where Dan and Producer Al discuss the basics of marriage in the medieval world… and how they bend and warp when the groom is a king. Plus, get the inside scoop on 1464's HOTTEST scandal: Edward IV's secret wedding to Elizabeth Woodville — the low-born widow who nobody saw being England's next Queen.  – A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices.  Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  –– Presented by Dan Jones  Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Louisa Field  Executive Producer - Dan Jones Production Manager - Jen Mistri  Production Coordinator - Eric Ryan  Head of Content - Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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