Podcasts about Patio

We Want To PARTY ON YOUR PATIO! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of ... Read more

If you're in the market for a new patio hang this weekend, we've got you covered. Will Mondros, chef and co-owner of Turkey & the Wolf Ice House, is here to share his favorite al fresco spots with creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, plus a peek inside his current menu. An heirloom tomato sandwich with a passionfruit French 75, enjoyed under the shade of a big tree? We'll be right over. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Morning Scramble Wants To Party on Your Patio! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the ... Read more

Summertime is here, and it's the perfect time to enjoy both good food and some time in nature! Someone who knows quite a bit about both of those things is Marc Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants, who also leads walks and hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club around New England. He returns to the show this week to talk with Nichole about hiking safety, some of his new recommended hiking destinations, restaurant openings and closings in Greater Boston, and his thoughts on the overall industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience the soothing sound of gentle rainfall on the patio, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming nature audio create a peaceful ambiance to help you unwind, sleep better, and find tranquility.

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AFTER WORK LIME ON THE PATIO AT SWEETLIPS LIVE AUDIO (DJ SLATA & SELECTOR GENNAJAY) 2026-07-03 PT.1 by OneVoiceFamilySoundSystem

AFTER WORK LIME ON THE PATIO AT SWEETLIPS LIVE AUDIO (DJ SLATA & SELECTOR GENNAJAY) 2026-07-03 PT.2 by OneVoiceFamilySoundSystem

Independence Day just got a whole lot more exciting as Eric G and John Dudley invite the fabulous Wendy Glaister back onto the show to dive into the world of outdoor living spaces! If you've ever thought your backyard could use a little love, this episode is like a masterclass in turning that outdoor patch into a dreamy oasis. Wendy shares her award-winning designs and her process of transforming a neglected backyard into a stunning outdoor living area complete with a fireplace, a putting green, and even a pickleball court! Who knew you could have that much fun and functionality all in one space? Our trio sparks a lively discussion about the importance of thoughtful planning and the creative use of materials. Whether it's choosing the right fabrics for outdoor furniture that withstand the elements or mapping out zones for cooking, lounging, and playing, Wendy's insights are pure gold. Plus, let's not forget the clever banter about how outdoor furniture has evolved from flimsy plastic to luxurious, sofa-like seating. Seriously, if you're still sitting on those uncomfortable folding chairs, it's time to upgrade! As the episode unfolds, they touch upon clever tips for maximizing your outdoor space, including the necessity of running electric lines for lighting and appliances—because let's be honest, nothing kills the vibe more than a dark backyard at night. Whether you're planning a full-scale renovation or just a cozy corner for summer barbecues, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice that'll have you dreaming about your own backyard paradise. So grab a drink, kick back, and let's get those creative juices flowing!Takeaways:Designing outdoor living spaces is like creating your personal oasis; it's all about maximizing that outdoor joy!Furniture for the outdoors has evolved dramatically; modern fabrics can withstand the test of time and weather.Planning is key when designing an outdoor area; consider future growth of plants and space changes.Outdoor kitchens can greatly enhance home value, making them a worthwhile investment for any homeowner.Creating zones in your backyard (like lounging and cooking areas) adds functionality and fun to outdoor living.Don't skimp on electricity; extra outlets can save you from future headaches when adding new features.Links referenced in this episode:aroundthehouseonline.comwendyglasterinteriors.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:ASIDLee IndustriesMetalcraftPhilips LightingSunbrellaInside OutKryptonCascade CoilMillboardThanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show.Mentioned in this episode:Whether you're camping, tailgating, or running backup power near the RV, weather can change fast. A generator still needs to run outside, but rain and snow can put your power plan at risk. GenTent helps protect your portable generator while it's running, without blocking airflow or access to controls. Keep your power ready for the trip, no matter the weather. 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Enter now for your chance to win a Westinghouse 6,500-watt dual-fuel portable generator with CO sensor, plus a full GenTent Safety Canopy kit, clear apron, storage bag, and 30-amp extension cord — total value over $1,900! Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and DC, 18 and older. Go to AroundTheHouseOnline.com or www.gentent.com/giveaway for full official rules and to enter today. Sweepstakes ends July 13th. Enter now — stay powered up with Around the House!Generator Giveaway Whether you're camping, tailgating, or running backup power near the RV, weather can change fast. A generator still needs to run outside, but rain and snow can put your power plan at risk. GenTent helps protect your portable generator while it's running, without blocking airflow or access to controls. Keep your power ready for the trip, no matter the weather. Visit gentent.com/ericg.Gentent 2026Gentent Generator Giveaway 2026Summer storms can knock out your power for days — but not if you win this incredible generator package from our friends at GenTent and Westinghouse! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter now for your chance to win a Westinghouse 6,500-watt dual-fuel portable generator with CO sensor, plus a full GenTent Safety Canopy kit, clear apron, storage bag, and 30-amp extension cord — total value over $1,900! Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and DC, 18 and older. Go to AroundTheHouseOnline.com or www.gentent.com/giveaway for full official rules and to enter today. Sweepstakes ends July 13th. Enter now — stay powered up with Around the House!Generator Giveaway Check out the smartest hardware with Baldwin Baldwin Hardware, known for its luxurious solid brass craftsmanship, has partnered with Level, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand that combines advanced technology with timeless design. This collaboration pairs Baldwin's iconic style with Level's innovative engineering—featuring a hidden battery housed within the bolt— to set a new standard in secure, stylish, smart-living.Baldwin Hardware Made by Contractors for Contractors check out Instabid.pro Turn 3 hours of manual estimating into 5 minutes. Real material prices. Real labor rates. Professional PDF quotes delivered instantly. To find out more head to https://instabid.pro/ Instabid

Drift into calm with gentle rain sounds perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. This soothing ambient nature audio creates a peaceful atmosphere to help you unwind, focus, and rest better.

Drift into calm with gentle rain sounds perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. This soothing ambient audio helps quiet your mind, ease stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for restful nights and focused moments.

NINA CARTELLE & ATI TAMPI DE CAPANEMA, les coulisses de l'installation et des balances. Avec la participation de Nina Cartelle au palmas et claquettes et Ati Tampi de Campanema à la guitare acoustique, ainsi que la participation active et attentive de l'équipe des régisseurs sons.Enregistrements et entretiens sur la scène du Patio de l'Espace JOB situé dans le quartiers des 7 Deniers au nord ouest de Toulouse, l'après-midi du jeudi 18 juin 2026 durant les balances du duo Nina Cartelle et Ati Tampi de Campanema en vue du concert programmé le soir même dans le cadre du Festival des Musiques Vivaces produit par l'école Music'Halle qui s'y tenait du 15 au 21 juin .NINA CARTELLE https://www.lafabricaflamenca.comATI TAMPI DE CAPANEMA https://www.instagram.com/atitampidecapanemaHors Champ de concert et vestibule sonore n.18. Un documentaire radiophonique d'anthropologie musicale et sonore de François BERCHENKO http://musiquesmodernes.free.frProduction: Campus FM, Toulouse 2026———————Starting Block l'émissionLe rendez-vous hebdomadaire dédié aux musiques émergentes, à retrouver chaque vendredi sur les radios Campus de FranceChaque semaine, une Radio Campus vous invite à découvrir les groupes, les salles, évènements et projets musicaux émergents de son territoire à travers une exploration radiophonique de 30 minutes chrono. Du groove phocéen au punk orléanais via le rock ‘n roll de Rennes, prenez le bon départ à l'écoute de Radio Campus pour cette course d'orientation inédite dans le son d'aujourd'hui!Infos & podcasts www.radiocampus.fr/emission/starting-block------------------------------------------------------RADIO CAMPUS FRANCERadio Campus France est le réseau des radios associatives, libres, étudiantes et locales fédérant 30 radios partout en France.NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW USwww.radiocampus.frInsta @radio_campusNOUS ÉCOUTER | LISTENSite, webradios et podcastswww.radiocampus.frHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Now the Real Summer Begins I don't know about you, but June always feels like the transition month. And then suddenly… July shows up, the heat gets stronger, the routines disappear, July 4th is around the corner, and summer starts feeling very real. In this week's episode of Organizing with Ease, we're talking about how to support your home — and yourself — as we move into the heart of summer. Not perfectly. Not with pressure. But realistically. Because summer homes function differently. The towels multiply. The refrigerator somehow empties faster. Beach bags stay out. People snack constantly. The kitchen never fully closes. And honestly? That's summer. Inside this episode we're talking about: mid-summer home resets  refreshing your kitchen and refrigerator  patio spaces & summer entertaining  creating a simple summer bar cart or beverage station  July 4th prep without the overwhelm  Florida heat & summer home maintenance  hurricane season preparedness  and why summer systems matter more than perfection.  We're also talking about: slowing down  simpler summer hosting  softer expectations  and creating a home that actually supports the season you're living in.  One of my favorite reminders from this episode comes from Shauna Niequist: “Present over perfect.” And honestly? That may be the energy we all need this summer. Because the most meaningful moments usually happen: around patio tables  with music playing softly  cold drinks in hand  pool towels drying outside  and nowhere important to rush off to for a little while.  Your home does not need to be perfect to hold beautiful memories. In This Episode You'll Hear: Mid-summer reset ideas  Summer kitchen organization tips  Patio & outdoor refresh ideas  Creating a summer beverage station or bar cart  July 4th preparation made easier  Florida heat & home maintenance reminders  Hurricane preparedness tips  Why simpler summer systems work better  Letting go of perfection during busy seasons  And remember friend… Summer is supposed to feel lived in. Progress over perfection. Little by little, step by step. If you have been thinking about starting a newsletter or simplifying your emails, you can try it and receive 25 percent off your first year.Get Flodesk.Support the showConnect with Diana:Business email: Diana@dsdeclutrr.comOur Instagram: @dsdeclutrrOur Facebook: @dsdeclutrrOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com

Experience the calming sound of gentle rainfall on your patio, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this soothing rain ambiance create a peaceful atmosphere to help you unwind, focus, and drift into restful sleep.

THE AFTER PARTY IS BACK. And on this one we feature the new girls of Cincy Street. They tell about their bartending journey to Cincy Street, give us their latest relationship tea and our boy Gee asks them some crazy questions! Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Mayor Wu continues her mission to destroy the North End, as a restaurant fights to keep its patio. Then, Grace plays more clips of V.P. Vance from his appearance on The View.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Confused about Arkansas concrete permits? We break down ARDOT requirements, city permits, contractor licensing, and the mandatory 811 call. Learn when you need permits, common violations, and how local zoning impacts your driveway or patio project. AR Concrete Fayetteville City: Fayetteville Address: 10115 Webb Way Website: https://arconcretefayetteville.com Phone: +1 479 408 4968

Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit the charming village of Harmondsworth, just moments from the bustle of Heathrow.Peter is joined by James Wong, Frances Tophill and Bunny Guinness as they tackle horticultural conundrums, submitted by an audience of local gardeners. From growing citrus trees from supermarket fruit pips to distinguishing wild geums from their cultivated cousins, the panel share practical advice and horticultural insight. There's guidance on reusing compost, choosing hydrangeas for tricky shady spots and selecting the right planting choices to create year-round impact on a patio.Later in the show, Frances explores the benefits of horticultural therapy with a local practitioner, Hardip Singh Lawana MBE, uncovering how gardening can support wellbeing and bring people together.And to finish, the panel reveal which weeds they'd be, with answers ranging from charming to mischievous.Producer: Dan Cocker, Rahnee Prescod and Alison Vernon-Smith Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4* If listening on BBC Sounds and you wish to view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time website and open this week's episode page. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qp2f/episodes/guide

Out on the patio, we talk Sens hockey with former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth.If you were handed the keys to the Senators for one day, what move would you make? We debate Ottawa's biggest offseason priorities, whether the Carolina Hurricanes' sustained success should influence how we evaluate the Senators, and what the future might hold for some of the organization's top young talent.We also discuss Don Boyd's recent comments on Carter Yakemchuk, whether Brady Tkachuk's career path could eventually mirror players like Quinn Hughes or Dylan Larkin, and what Darnell Nurse's situation says about today's NHL trade market.Plus:

NOTE: We ran into an unexpected technical issue during recording and decided to release this week's episode as audio-only. We appreciate you rolling with us and can't wait to be back to normal next week. Don't worry though... we've got a little surprise coming that should more than make up for it! This week, we sat down to record a normal episode and somehow ended up discussing postpartum hormones, TikTok fame, family boundaries, Bible symbolism, conspiracy theories, Nashville drama, toilets, and banking. We had thoughts. A lot of them. We rounded up some great deals from a few of our favorite brands for you: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting an insane deal. Use code DANI to get up to 57% Off at First Day dot com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them our show sent you. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN. This deal is not available on their regular website. Go to hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN and get your kids the full-body support they deserve. New customers can use code DANI and get 20% off your first order at perelelhealth.com/dani Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/dani for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Families are better when they're working together. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to My Skylight.com/DANI. Patio season is here and these deals won't last! head to Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Subscribe to our official YouTube channel, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow along on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok at @deinfluencedpodcast. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show! Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse once caught a white mouse in the bar and, rather than kill it, let it go underneath the wooden deck at the place across the street. He stands by this. Also: rank choice voting, the Heavy Metal magazine Trump-wall cartoon from the 90s, a nephew's gas station hallucination situation, and Gen Z apparently being the first generation to score lower than the one before it.

A great event with hundreds of friends. Today's guests are: David Belle Isle the former Mayor of Alpharetta. Jack Miller a Republican Georgia State House Candidate Burt Jones: Candidate for Governor Cole Muzio from Front Line Policy Greg Dolezal: Candidate for Lieutenant GovernorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It had been more that 15 years since my last visit to Merridale. It was like the time just dropped away once Jan and I started our conversation about all things apple. For her it has been a nearly 3 decade project. The results are wonderful. This may be a destination for dining and retail... but don't forget to have a tasting experience, and Jan is always nearby!

Heath and Candace sit down with Jacey "BBQ Bugsy" Blurton and her dad, Jack Blurton, to discuss Jacey's incredible win in the Patio Porkers division at the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. At just 13 years old, Jacey is already competing against some of the best pitmasters in BBQ and proving she belongs among the sport's top talent. We discuss her recent success, how she got started in BBQ at such a young age, what she's learned along the way, and what's next for Bugsy Que as she continues to make a name for herself in competition BBQ.Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFollow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/Heath Riles, pitmaster• 82x BBQ Grand Champion• '22, '24, '25, and '26 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 & 2026 Memphis in May Grand Champion• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

Jeff's Bagel Run summer cream cheese flavors inspired by Jeremiah's Italian Ice Scoop Froggy Frog mint chocolate chip, mango, peach, and banana pudding cream cheese reviews Otto's coffee, Jeff's Jolt, cookies-and-cream cold brew, and Melted Snow Cone drinks Favorite savory bagels, specialty spreads, and buying extra cream cheese for home Jeff's Bagel Run expansion, rewards app, and #TDBagel promotion Ross McCoy joins the show How having kids changes the feeling of summer break Summer spending habits, family budgets, and kids repeating parental complaints Hat collecting obsession and a new Atlanta Braves City Connect hat Review of a surprisingly good knockoff Braves jersey Counterfeit jerseys vs authentic merchandise debate Sports merch prices pushing fans toward knockoffs Fake jerseys, fake Rolexes, status symbols, and "fronting" Celebrity interviews arranged through Billy the Phone Freak Lou Gramm interview preview and Foreigner history Brain tumor recovery, solo career, and born-again Christian phase Using TikTok "mini documentaries" to research guests Fact-checking questionable Lou Gramm trivia AI-generated celebrity facts and misinformation online Graham Bonnet confusion tied to a Black Sabbath rumor Why believable fake stories spread across the internet Appreciation for Lou Gramm's memorable on-air yawn Confrontation vs conflict avoidance personalities Gym story involving shirtless, barefoot teenagers Older gym member attempts to enforce unwritten rules Teens exploit vague gym-attire language Getting dragged into the argument as an unwilling witness Deferring the dispute to gym management Community pool closed after someone washed a dog in it Pool hygiene concerns, screaming swim lessons, and public-pool grossness Medical marijuana renewal stories with BudDocs Grocery cart child-seat contamination realization Bathroom hygiene debates and airborne germs Networking outside familiar circles at Colette's book event Holy City BBQ connection through a marketing agency Key lime pie confrontation with a restaurant owner Holy City BBQ closes after a short run Restaurant startup risks, overspending, and failed concepts Marketing vs operational execution in the restaurant business Political branding and alienating potential customers Backyard cleanup and the rise of "Patio Tut" Resort-style pool furniture that nobody actually uses The backyard graveyard of abandoned purchases Broken umbrellas, cluttered sheds, and pool-toy overload Twenty-year-old borrowed Sawzall finally discovered Valuable collectibles vs worthless stored junk Rare vinyl toys, MF DOOM figures, and hidden collectibles Bearcat THC seltzers as an alcohol alternative International Space Station air-leak concerns Astronaut emergency procedures and ISS size misconceptions Ukraine drone warfare and battlefield debris How criticism can ruin enjoyment of a new purchase Listener feedback on Blue Bell ice cream packaging Nostalgia, branding, and family-owned food companies Military missile-silo injury story involving a lotion bottle Emergency-room embarrassment and medical oddities ChatGPT-assisted self-diagnosis and health questions Excessive caffeine linked to pelvic-floor muscle twitching Levator Ani Syndrome discussion Adult-site restrictions, VPNs, and T-Mobile workarounds Smart-home devices creating awkward viewing risks Cheap TV packages and digital antenna recommendations Dating someone who resembles a deceased partner Having a "type" vs seeking variety in relationships Dating again after a long marriage Ross McCoy comedy dates and upcoming shows Moe Comedy Jam lineup and Drew Garabo appearance Hollerbach's German Restaurant BDM dinner announcement Planning the next Bad at Business Beerfest Recruiting couch teams for upcoming competitions Tattoo-themed couch team sponsored by The East Tattoo Invitation to email the show for couch-team participation ### Social Media https://tomanddan.com https://x.com/tomanddanlive https://facebook.com/amediocretime https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s Exclusive Content https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/

Immerse yourself in calming rainfall and gentle thunderstorm sounds, perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let this peaceful ambient nature soundscape soothe your mind and create a tranquil environment for rest and focus.

Experience gentle rainfall on the patio with soothing ambient sounds perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let the calming rhythm of nature ease your mind and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and focus.

Experience gentle rain on the patio, creating a peaceful ambiance perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let soothing nature sounds ease your mind and promote calm, restful nights.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jason Tolleson (Senior Director of Government Affairs, HPBA) to break down the latest developments in federal regulations and legislative battles affecting the industry. From surprise meetings with EPA Administrator Zeldin to the evolving timeline for new NSPS regulations, Jason reveals how small moments of advocacy can create massive opportunities for the entire industry. In this episode, Tim and Jason cover: • The narrowing target list for the National Fuel Choice Bill and why retailers should prepare for urgent calls to action • Why the current five-year certificate renewal system might be an unnecessary burden as EPA faces budget cuts and staff reductions • How a chance encounter at a New York event led to a direct conversation with the EPA Administrator—and encouragement for upcoming NSPS negotiations Don't miss Jason's reminder that every conversation matters in government affairs—from airport encounters with senators to collaborative meetings that exceed all expectations, the hearth industry's future depends on showing up and using our collective voice. —— Links from this episode: HPBA Codes & Standards Update Webinar - Thursday, May 28 | 12 PM ET —— This episode is a production of The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and The Fire Time Network. You can learn more about the HPBA—and get involved—by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hpba.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get free access to The Fire Time Magazine every month by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsfiretime.com/subscribe

Kevin Bersofsky, owner of Montagne Russe wines, is back on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. He has been on the show before, the last time was this episode in 2024. Kevin has brought a French style sparkling Rosé. Dan likes this sparkling Rosé because it is dry. This is a 2022, 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chard, Keller estate Petaluma Gap fruit. Kevin is very light with the dosage, 2.5 grams, here. It’s like lemons and lemonade. A little sugar makes it drinkable. 2022 was a hot year, but Kevin says there are wines before the heat, and after the heat, a tale of two completely different vintages. This was picked before the heat. Kevin calls the Petaluma Gap a sort of mini-San Francisco. At about five o’clock, a coastal breeze comes in. The effects are well known. First, the wind slows the maturation of the grape. Also, the wind stops the photosynthesis of the leaves. This favors thicker skins and color. It also keeps the acid levels up.++++++California Wine Country is brought to you by Deodora Estate Vineyards. Visit Deodora to discover 72 acres in the Petaluma Gap that produce exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Sip the difference! ++++++ Kevin says he waits for acidity to come down before sugars get too high. In other places, you reach sugar maturity and acid maturity at the same time. Kevin picks on 3 criteria. Flavor is first. He can taste and predict Brix. When he tastes something, he knows. He has a flavor catalog in mind. For example, the Roberts Road vineyard, he has flavor criteria, and he knows what he wants. Dan says California can have fruit, acid and body without having to sacrifice one. Greg Jones is a meteorologist and Oregon farmer, who runs a weather forecast site. Visit the Abacela winery website. Too much oak. Chardonnay in California usually has too much oak. Kevin’s Montagne Russe Chardonnay is different. It has a bit of lemon oil and tropical fruit. But the acid is holding everything together. 2023 was a cold year. He did half ML on this wine. They use Puncheon barrels, which are 2.2 times larger than regular barrels. That puts less oak per unit of volume, onto the wine. Next, they taste a 2022 Pinot Noir with spectacular color. 2022 was a difficult vintage. The fruit came from the Sangiacomo family vineyard. Dan says the grower gets credit. When you pay premium prices for fruit, you also get the grower’s expertise and personal care. Dan finds this wine faintly rustic, as opposed to the bright cherry and berry. It’s a different kind of Pinot Noir. Petaluma Gap always delivers because it has more than just cold climate. It is more subtle and has more character. When Kevin has picked, he asks around to see who else has picked. Sometimes he’s the first. Gary Farrell would often pick early too and made great wine. +++++ On June 9 at 6 pm, the Healdsburg Wine Library is opening the new Millie Howie Memorial Garden and Patio. It’s free to the public and tickets are available at the Healdsburg Wine Library events page. +++++ The last wine is the Syrah. They have 23 bottles left. 2022 Petaluma Gap Syrah from Keller Estate. The Keller estate had some extra Syrah and Viognier that they offered to him. “Co-fermentation time!” says Dan. They put it all together, 100% whole cluster, 9% Viognier. It spent the final 8 months in stainless steel. He created an entirely different label for it. It came alive after a year in bottle. Dan says that this one “identifies” Syrah, which is meaty in a fruit sense, it’s not gamey. The Wind to Wine Festival is coming, October 17, 2026. Start planning now! 

Patio season is heating up after council voted to close a portion of Church Street to cars this summer; a new documentary is out about Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair called "Kind of a big deal"; and, there are increasing safety concerns after hundreds of oven glass doors have shattered for no apparent reason.

Warmer weather means patio season! Jason wants to know what makes a great patio and listeners favorite patio spots.

Thursday 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a Star Tribune report detailing legislators advocating for services that turned out to be fraudulent? Should they be asked to step down? Will anybody truly be held accountable in state government? Then on DeRusha Eats, Jason wants to know what you think makes a good patio experience. Where's your favorite patio dining spot?

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Lawmakers in Springfield are considering legislation that would make it easier for churches to build multifamily housing on land they own. Contributor Adora Namigadde explains the “Yes In God's Backyard” movement. Plus, creative producer Emmi Mack traces the history of Jim's Original in the Maxwell Street Area, and we've got recommendations for patio season. Good news: Lincoln Park Mayfest Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, May 14th episode: Window Nation Visit Bloomington Randolph Street Market Griffin MSI Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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Do you remember the ‘choose your own adventure’ books? In this episode of The Art of Living Big, Betsy explores the idea of living out our choices in life just like the books we remember from childhood. What if we decided to go to an Early Bird Dance Party? What if we moved to the place we always dreamed of living? What if you only thought about those things but never acted on them? If you have pondered an idea over time and need a little nudge, this will be it! Enjoy it on a walk or a drive and be sure to join us for our Fireside Chat on April 5th and if you are close to Atlanta, come have coffee with Betsy on April 11th. Transcript:  Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi everyone. Welcome to the show today. Okay,, I wanna tell you about the Early Bird Dance Party. Before we get started, I wanna tell you about this thing that I went to. You know, as I have talked over the past, like couple years about recreating my life as a single person in my fifties, and how I’ve found friends and the things that I have been interested in and discovered about myself and all of those things. And , like me, , you probably get most of your information from Instagram. And I got an ad that kept being shown to me for the Early Bird Dance Club and it is a. Idea that these two women had about wanting to go out and dance, but not wanting to start the night at 10:00 PM and get home at three. , They had stuff to do in the morning and so they created. These events at clubs like all over the country where you come at six and it ends at like 10, I think. So it’s like for women who want to go out but still have shit to do in the morning, I think that’s the tagline. So I had seen it and then my friend Elizabeth reached out to me and she’s like, do you wanna go to this with me? The tickets sell out really fast. So if we wanna go, we gotta get tickets. And this was like in January, and so I was like, yeah, let’s do it. So we got tickets. It was me and my friend Elizabeth, and my friend Dina. Now I’m gonna pause for one second. ’cause I wanna tell you, if you listened to my episode about how I was rebuilding my life in my fifties as a single woman, I talked about going to those time left dinners, Elizabeth. Somebody that I met at time left and then she invited me out for dinner with two of her other friends a few months later. And this woman, Dina was there. So I went out to the early bird dance party with Elizabeth and Dina. I’m, connecting the dots there. Just so you can see, and I know this sounds silly ’cause you’re probably like, I know how we make friends Betsy, but for me that. Can, that was not an obvious thing. I just thought like, I’m, I,, I don’t know how to meet people, but that’s how, so you meet, I went to a million time lefts. I met several good friends from there, and then. , They had other friends and so we all met up. So I will have Elizabeth meet my other friends and we’ll go to dinner together too, so she can meet them. So I think it, it’s like just a nice way. And I see women doing this all the time including, , we’re, we’re not in a circle, we’re in a horseshoe. Everybody’s welcome in. And so that’s who we went with. So back to the story. So Elizabeth is like, let’s go me and Dina and you will go. So you get there at six o’clock, you get there at six o’clock, you dance your little heart out, and we ended up leaving at eight 30. Dina had to get up really early in the morning on Saturday, and Elizabeth I think was heading off on a trip , out of state or out of the country. She travels a lot, so. We went. I mean, I gotta tell you, we got there right at six. We were the first ones on the dance floor. ’cause we basically just walked in and walked right to the dance floor. The songs in the beginning, I’m gonna be honest, weren’t the best. Like they had a work in nine to five when it hit the work in nine to five. I was like, okay, , we gotta, we can, do better. We can do better. That’s a good, it’s a banger, but it not. Really what I want for my dance party. Disco balls are going, you know what I mean? All the lights and it really did get better, but it was a lot of like nineties music. The place was packed., It was women only, so it was just like packed with girlfriends having fun. , It was just so fun and so nice. And then it was so fun. But we were all pooped and everybody had to stuff to do in the morning. We left at eight 30. We got outside. I was like, first of all. I’m really proud of everyone’s knees in there because people were doing the low, low, low, low, you know, apple bottom jeans and the boots. I was like, how are people getting so low? ’cause my knees, I just will not. And then when we left, Dina was like, oh my God, it’s still light out. It was still light out, but it was really so fun. So if you have a chance to go to the early bird dance party, go to that. It’s really fun. And just like a cool thing, , if you haven’t seen my Instagram stories, we are having a coffee. In a bunch of different locations, live coffees where you can come meet me for coffee. It’s less about meeting me and more about meeting other people in your community, right? So like other women that follow me or whatever, , have come across the page and want to come and meet and make friends. So we’re doing them in Atlanta. It’s April 11th in Atlanta, and. On my website, there’s gonna be a link that says coffees, and then there’ll be a dropdown with all the different locations. I, Atlanta is up there. Now the other ones are being put up as we get the date, but it’s gonna be Atlanta, San Diego, New York City, Nashville, London, and I think there was one other place. Maybe that’s it. We’re thinking, I know I get a lot of requests for Chicago, , and maybe we’ll do something in South Florida. So just a way to be able to get together, grab a coffee, come and meet people, and then you have meeting people in your community. You know what I mean? Which I think is so fun. So be on the lookout for the coffee and community events. And then of course our fireside chat is live this month and it’s on the website. You can get to it. On the menu we’ll have it put like events so we can have all of that underneath. ’cause I don’t want you guys to get confused. But the fireside chat is virtual. It’s on Zoom and it’s on Easter. It’s at night on Easter. So I get it. If you can’t, if you got family stuff, but you might have family stuff in the morning, and then by 7:00 PM Eastern, you’re done with family and you wanna come join me or you don’t have any family stuff going on, and then you have a chance to come and do something and be with other people. You know that also are free at 7:00 PM Eastern. So that is just like a non-scripted, not recorded zoom time for everybody to get together and just have community no matter where you are. So those are some of the events that you could come and join me, which I would love. Okay, so now I have a story and I’m gonna tell you this story. With a caveat. And the caveat is the same caveat that I tell women in the Navigate method, which is everything is written in pencil. Like we get to change our minds, we get to shift, we get to learn more information, we get to go back, go forward, whatever it is that we need. Okay. So as we move forward in the months ahead, I want you to keep that in mind because it’s. A little risky that I’m telling you this, but it’s also true and it feels really true. And so I wanna tell you this weekend I was. Free most of the weekend I had my dance party, and then Saturday I ran errands. And then Sunday was just meant to be like a rest day. And on Saturday morning I was making my coffee. And I do this thing that I do, which is I make my coffee and if I don’t have a message from a friend, lots of times I have two girlfriends that I. Voice memo with. And if I don’t have a voice memo to listen to, I call it my morning podcast. I pretend I have a roommate and I listen. , But if I don’t have one of those, then what I do is I talk as if I’m standing in the kitchen of my beach house and I’m talking to some friends who have come to visit and they’re planning their day. And I’m asking what the beach plans are for the day. I’m letting them know if they walk right out the back door on the beach and they take a left, there’s a volleyball tournament. , Sometimes I let them know that I get done at three. If they wanna meet up for cocktails, I’ll have cocktails. Sometimes I say , I’m gonna have Chef Greg come. I know, I know. This is crazy. I’m gonna have Chef Greg come. At six. So you guys have your whole day at the beach, and then if you wanna come home and shower and then just be ready, chef Greg’s gonna make sushi or whatever. I decide the meal is gonna be okay. So I’ve been doing this for months, months, talking about my beach house and welcoming my friends. It’s the most fun, like it puts me in the best mood like it. I just love it. Now, if you’re fairly new here, you might not know for the past, , 40 years, I have wanted to move to the beach. Why don’t I live at the beach? Well, there was always a lot of reasons and , I, my daughter was here, she was growing up, she, her dad lives here and I was married to my former husband who is an attorney and he’s licensed in Georgia. So then we thought about moving to the coast of Georgia, but that’s not really the beach I had in mind. Like so many things. It just never was the right timing. And , there was a time. When I very first left my marriage where I thought, I don’t wanna move to the beach. , That’s not what I want. I think it was just the beach was the place where I felt relief from my marriage, like when I felt relief from all this. And so I thought, , I have relief now because I’ve, left and I don’t really need the beach. But as I healed and, my nervous system started regulating and I really started to feel more like myself again. , I used to have this joy that I have now, but I used to have this real joy and like zest about life. And, , 20 years ago, let’s say, I, I, really, I loved a lot of things and I, was. A lot more charismatic than I was when I was married. I think I just got very, very small and I started to lose touch with what I really wanted. Now, that’s not his fault, that’s my fault. I, that was my reaction to things that were happening, and so I thought, well, maybe I don’t really wanna move to the beach. Maybe the beach was just my vision that I needed to have to escape where I was. And over the last few months as I have been rehearsing. Owning a beach house. I started thinking about why I am where I am, and I started to think about those books that we had as kids that were the Choose your Own Adventure books. I loved those books, and you could have a million different stories, , you could choose. A, B, C, or D as the path. Or you could choose A, D, B, C, or you could choose A, C, B., Like every, you could make a million different pathways. And I started thinking about our lives and every time we make a choice, a whole new A, B, C, or D shows up. Then we make, we choose A, and then a whole different A, B, C, or D shows up and then we choose C, and it’s a whole different A, B or C or D that shows up and the path could be played out a million gillion, different ways. And I started thinking about my choose your own adventure and from a spiritual perspective, would I redo this? If I could, and I’m, not talking about regret. And that’s not what I’m talking about. I don’t believe there’s any right or wrong. Not in my story, not in yours, but I believe there is adventures. And if I were to do it again is, are those all the adventures that I really wanted? Now what I mean by that is are they the adventures that I would choose or were the they, the adventures that were the default. There’s nothing I can do about the adventures that I had, but now here I am. I’m in year two of a lease of my apartment, which means I am free. I’m free. I can do whatever I want. I can make whatever choices I want, and I don’t hate it here. I actually really like Atlanta. I’ve grown to really love Atlanta, especially over the past year. I have friends here in community, I’m volunteering places. , Doing things, it’s like greatest thing to be right near a big airport, like all these things. But am I, is it just that this is the default? Is it just that this is the adventure that’s right in front of me and if I zoomed way forward to being 90 years old, is that the adventure that I would be happy I took? Or would there be an adventure? I wish I had sought out and I thought to myself, I will always be disappointed in myself if I never live at the beach. Always, always, always. It might not work out. I’ll tell you, there’s a million reasons even now where I’m like, oh no, I can’t go. It’s so expensive. It’s a lot more expensive. Taxes are bad. I could, , I don’t wanna live in Florida, like for whatever reasons I have, right? North Carolina, my body has a negative reaction to even saying the name of the state. , I don’t want, like, what is it that, where is it that I could actually go, , one of my girlfriends has been begging me to move to. Connecticut where she lives and she’s like, there’s beaches here, but it’s not, I’m not standing in my kitchen with my friends visiting . I mean, the vision I have is like the strand in California, you know? Now you might do what my brain just did, which was like, that’s expense. Where do you think you’re gonna have $12 million to get a house on the strand? I don’t know. Maybe. I don’t know, like how do I know, how would I ever know if I’m here in Atlanta? How would I, how would I ever know? And , I don’t think there’s a whole lot of instances, even the people that have those $10 million homes on the Strand or in California in general. I don’t know that any of them came from someplace else and just bought that. Like they probably lived there. They lived in other houses that were smaller and moved up and. I don’t know so the ridiculousness of my reasons why started to become really apparent as I framed it , if I was choosing my adventures, what would I choose? And the adventure I’m on right now is not bad. In fact, it’s good, but I don’t wanna miss the adventure. I wanna choose because this is good enough. . This is not how I’m building my life from here. This isn’t what I’m doing. And is it scary af to think about moving? Yeah, I’m like about to be 55. I’m gonna be 55 in another month, so I’m gonna be 55 moving to someplace where I don’t know anybody. But you know what? The people I hang out with now, I didn’t know a year ago. I have Dean Martin now. My cat, like a lot of things can happen. And so I started thinking, okay, what if all of the big reasons that come in my brain, . This weekend, I couldn’t even think about it. Like the idea of, well, I, tried, I got, I helped with chat GBT and I was like, we were trying to find a beach community that I would like. We went through every freaking town in Florida, back and forth, back and forth. I like the taxes in Florida, but , we went , all over the place. . , I’d been a lot of places in Florida. My dad used to live in Florida for 25, 30 years. I just, , I know what I don’t want ’cause I feel it in my body. I don’t have to understand why. And finally I asked my body like, is it Florida? And it was like, no. My brain logically was like, yeah it is. It’s so close you could drive home. And then I thought, well what if I just go to. Georgia. I live in a state that has coastal communities, and I looked at that. I felt my body, my body was like, Nope, that’s not the adventure. When I’m 90 years old and I look back at the adventure, the, version of me that goes to Georgia Coast or goes to Florida is the version of me that’s, copping out, that isn’t taking the full plunge. Even as I say this, I’m like, oh my God, what if I decide not to go? If I decide not to go, it’s ’cause it’s a full body. No, but when I got real with it, I was like, you know what? I really do wanna go, I’m scared as all get out, moving all the way across the country, all by myself, but there’s no other path. I have to do it. And I have to do it because this is what. I’ve been rehearsing and this is what feels like the next right step. Now we don’t have to know. I don’t have to know what I’m gonna do in 10 months. Like I don’t have to know. I just have to know what the next right step is. This is the entire pathway that I teach people inside the Navigate method. And if I don’t do it, ’cause I’m scared, what kind of leader am I? And so I pulled up my lease. To see if I could break the lease. I can. It’s like a couple grand Whoopy do. And so now I can, I have two options. My lease, I’ve got until February. I mean I have almost, , 10 months. It’s the middle of February. So , I’d probably wanna move now. So this is what my brain, the gymnastics that I do. Okay. I’m thinking about my year. My year is pretty scheduled out. I have a lot of things planned and I’m going to London in November, the end of November into December for a week. And flying from California to London doesn’t sound fun to me. I’m like, oh my God, that’s a way longer trip. And so I thought maybe I’ll just stay. Until the London trip, ’cause the summer’s gonna go fast and then we’ll be into the holidays. It’s all gonna go really fast, so I need to be planning now. And then I thought, well then it’s Christmas time and then my lease is up. So why don’t I just get all my ducks in a row and get a plan together? If I get the feeling again, I’m going off of the feeling of my body that I need to go. It may be June and I’m like, I gotta skedaddle. Then I will. Then I will. And right now I’m still feeling it out. I’m two days in y’all. I’m two days into this realization that I, this is something that I need to, an adventure that I need to have. So do I bring all my stuff? Do I give away stuff and buy new stuff when I get there? Do I get a furnished apartment? What does it look like? I don’t know. It will unfold the next right step and the next right step. In the meantime, there’s a couple things I wanna get done. My car is almost paid off. I wanna pay my car off. ’cause that’s gonna save me a ton of money. Right. I’m being responsible in the decision making and , I’ve talked to my family, they’re all on board. My sister is moving to France. My dad was totally on board with it. Of course. I mean, what’s he, , he’s never stood in my way of anything and even my kid. Was like, I think you should move to the beach, but if you do, it should be California. ’cause that’s where you’ve always wanted to go. And I thought, you’re absolutely right. And so . I’m gonna be in San Diego in May and I’m gonna check things out. , I have friends that live in la, I have friends that live in Orange County. I’m gonna map out my next, the next right step, the next right thing, right in front of me now. The thing I wanna point out is that I think that we assume indecision and I had been in indecision, , do I go to the beach or not? What do I do? Blah, blah, blah. I think we assume that means we don’t have enough information. If we did some more research, a little more thought about it, like we’d finally be clear. But I’ve been talking on this podcast about going to the beach for 10 years. Now, I wanna say again, I had real logistical reasons why there, it, wasn’t a choice that I was gonna make to leave. I was clear on my choice to not go to the beach at that time. And, last year I really needed to do a lot of healing and this apartment in Atlanta was the best place to do it. And it taught me a lot about myself and it taught me a lot about what I was capable of. And it taught me that. I can build and create a life wherever and whenever I want. And so I think when we think indecision means we don’t have enough information. What’s, actually happening is we’re trying to find a version of that decision that doesn’t cost us anything. I was trying to , I didn’t wanna go to California ’cause it was so far. And so then I was looking all over Florida and then I was like, yeah, but then I’d have to drive and this is a long drive and if I’m gonna fly and how long I was trying to figure out a version of my decision that didn’t cost me anything. And, every real decision is gonna cost you something. Not money necessarily, although it’s gonna cost, it’s gonna cost me money. It’s not just logistics. It’s not just like energetically what I’m gonna have to put out to make it happen, but it costs you your other life. If I stay, I lose that version of me that gets to live by the ocean. , I’m not, I can’t do that. And if I go. I lose this really good life that I’ve started to build here. And so instead of choosing, what happens is we hover, we research, we make pros and cons lists. We, ask everybody we know. I mean, everybody I know that lives in California, where do you live? Where do, blah, right but what we’re really doing is delaying the moment where we have to let one version go and., What I’ve started to see is I don’t need more clarity. I have been rehearsing this moment., We talk about vision boards and manifesting like my nervous system is acclimated for this new reality. So I need to decide which life I’m willing to live knowing that there’s no right and there’s no wrong if I chose to stay, not at a default. But if I choose or chose to stay, I’m already saying it in past tense. So I, it’s just a choice. It’s, just which adventure you’re choosing. It’s not right, and it’s not wrong. It’s not wrong if I decide to stay, it’s just that I have to be willing to let go of the version of me that stands on my. Patio and explains the best spots at the beach that’s laid out in front of me, and I don’t know how that could ever, ever come true. I recognize that’s a expensive dream right there, but I don’t have to know how. I don’t have to know. That wouldn’t be, that would be a step so far down the road. The only step I need to know is this one. So I don’t need more clarity. I just need to decide which life I’m willing to live knowing that it’s not gonna be perfect. And when you think about it that way, I think you know, something changes. It’s your adventure, it’s your choose your own adventure. It’s not about making a right choice anymore, it’s about taking a decision and making a choice. I can stand behind as who I am and who I am is an adventurer. Who I am is somebody that’s going to take this life and eat it all up. I’m not gonna be the kind of woman who in her old age says, I really just wish I had tried that. That is not me. It’s not gonna be me. It was me for a long time and it went so far against everything about. My core essence of who I am. And I bet you’re like that too. Like I bet if you’re listening and you’re feeling something about it, you’re like that too. I don’t wanna keep circling things that matter to me. I don’t wanna wake up five years from now or , one year from now, or 20 years from now, and realize that I stayed here just because it was easier to maintain. So. The question for me right now isn’t, is this the perfect decision? The question is, which version of my life do I respect myself the most for choosing? I don’t have to have every detail figured out, but I do know this, that I’m not waiting for the decision to feel perfect anymore. I’m just choosing the one that feels the most alive. So I think when we can do that, is how we live a big life. And if you live in California, Southern California, please hit me up. Let me know. Get me some guidance. Tell me where you live. And if you have a friend that has a beach house that I could practice. Alright, y’all, I love you guys so much. I hope that you can touch base with that version of you that is choosing her own adventure instead of just living at default. All right? I love you so much. See you next. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring, and keep living big.

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