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The time, tech, tools, and strategy behind launching a successful food blog with Jessica Wine from Whisk & Wine. ----- Welcome to episode 560 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jessica Wine. Strategically Launching a Food Blog with Jessica Wine In this episode, we're chatting with Jessica Wine about what it really takes to launch a food blog from the ground up. Drawing from her background in the tech start-up world, Jessica shares all of the details about her launch process and why she intentionally built in a learning and development phase before ever hitting publish. From branding and backend tech to time management and AI, this conversation is packed with practical insights for anyone preparing to start — or restart — a food blog the right way. Three episode takeaways: Building before launching — Jessica explains why she didn't rush to launch and instead focused on education, systems, and structure first. She shares how this upfront work helped her feel more confident and prepared once her blog went live. Time vs. money decisions — Bjork chat with Jessica about how she evaluated when to invest money instead of time and how she decided what to outsource and what to keep in-house during the setup phase. Tech, tools, and AI — Jessica shares the details behind how she approached the backend setup of her blog — including the tools she invested in from the get go. She also shares how she's incorporating AI into her recipe documentation processes to streamline her workflow. Resources: Whisk & Wine Feast Asana Monday Grace + Vine Studios The Checklist Manifesto OpenClaw Grocers List Follow Jessica on Instagram Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Clariti. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.

Fresh from their rather somber state-of-the-industry presentation, SipSource analysts Danny Brager and Dale Stratton help identify whether there are any areas of growth and promise in the wine and spirits business. Topics include:  The performance of wine and spirits depletions in 2025 and the outlook for 2026. The surprising resilience of RTD growth rates. Prosecco's continuing strong performance. The wine industry trying more innovative marketing strategies. The importance of finding the right packaging formats. If consumers actually want low-alcohol products or if they want low-calorie and low-sugar products.    Have a question, qualm, or story to tell? Reach out via email: Bourcard.Nesin@rabobank.com Sign up to access our written research: RaboResearch sign-up   Note: The content and opinions presented within this podcast are not intended as investment advice, and the opinions rendered are that of the individuals and not Rabobank or its affiliates and should not be considered a solicitation or offer to sell or provide services. Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast. 

New York Wine Coven- We're coming to ALBANY!  No, this is NOT an April Fool's Joke! We are performing LIVE at The Rep in Albany, NY on Saturday, April 4th, 2026! We heard your calls to come experience upstate NY, and we are finally answering them. Please join us!! Tickets are ON SALE NOW!! VIP tickets get you preferred seating, a free merch item, and access for our innnntimate post show Q&A! Seating is LIMITED so grab your tickets now: https://secure.proctorscollaborative.org/overview/wine-crime-2026 We'll see you at The Rep on April 4th!  

Menu reading time! California Adventure's Food and Wine menus are out, and there are lots of returning favorites and a few new things we'd like to try. Are you headed to this festival? What are you most excited to get?We'd love to have you leave a message here with your own favorite Disney story, celebrity encounter at Disney, or anything you want to tell us about! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/ropedropparkhop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks to Mouse World Travel for being the Official Sponsor of our podcast. Visit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mouseworldtravel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all of your travel needs - Disney or otherwise!If you're not already following us on social media, we're @Ropedrop.Parkhop and we have a fun discussion group on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ropedropping and Parkhopping⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!And join us on Patreon!

What if we told you that your weird grade-school hyperfixation could help countless people? Well that was the case for Bessie Blount Griffin who, thanks to some draconian teaching practices, revolutionized care for WWII veterans! Then, Kelley wines about Princess Cecelia of Sweden, a HAWT MESS of a princess who dabbled in saucy sexcapades, royal relations, and just a bit of piracy. Keep your hohos close to your heart and start brainstorming your death tattoo because we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstorySponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpodGet Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week something cracked open.I started a simple FUEL challenge — just regulating with food instead of restricting it — and almost immediately I saw the same pattern everywhere.Food. Wine. Money. Overworking. That “I should be further at 53” pressure.It wasn't about the behavior.It was about regulation.In this episode I share: • Why hunger isn't always hunger • How emotional regulation changed my weight loss approach • The connection between scarcity and depletion • What abundance coaching revealed about old patterns • Why noticing your thoughts is the real superpowerMaybe weight loss isn't about food. Maybe money isn't about money. Maybe it's about building a regulated woman who responds instead of reacts.This is the real-time becoming.Weekly Challenges inside our SKOOL community Midlife Badassery is open HERE FOLLOW/WATCH ON YOUTUBE addiebeall55 Free Visioning Meditation (goes with Ep 160 Unlock Your Future: Create Vision for Midlife Transformation) Get Social with Me!Don't do it alone- us badasses gotta stick together ;)FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mefirstsisterhoodFacebook Namaslayer (LIVE Sundays at 9 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern)Instagram @addiebeall_namaslayer

Valpolicella Ripasso is one of the most fascinating wines we have ever had. It's not just the flavor, which slaps, but also the process and history behind it. We don't want to spoil it before you listen, but the Ripasso method is a totally unique approach to wine making that aspiring wine nerds absolutely need to know! Hailing from the beautiful area around Verona, Italy (yes, the place where Romeo and Juliet hung out), Valpolicella is known for not just one, but four different styles of red wine which we dig into because each has an important place in the production of Valpolicella Ripasso. The result of the amazing process of Ripasso is a wine that is both complex and food friendly, rich yet acidic, and an underappreciated wine that punches well above it's weight in terms of value to price. They don't call it baby Amarone for nothing. And, if you don't know what that means, you need to listen so you can learn more about these unbelievable wines. And, as an extra bonus, in our Wine in the News This Week section we discuss how wine was at the center of the Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump Administration's tariffs. Bet you didn't know that. Do yourself a favor and dive in! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2018 Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Ripasso della Valpolicella, 2019 Michele Castellani San Michele Valpolicella Ripasso Classico SuperioreSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

This week, Steve and Rod tell the story of Granville “Stick” McGhee and Walter “Brownie” McGhee, two brothers from East Tennessee whose music helped shape American blues and early rock 'n' roll. Born in Knoxville, the McGhee brothers took the music they heard growing up and used it to launch themselves onto the national stage.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast and get extra content along with an ad-free feed of our stories!Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor answer the uncomfortable question that lingered long after the final buzzer. The Cavaliers' 122-119 overtime defeat to the Detroit Pistons came with chaos — including a bizarre 12-minute delay caused by a malfunctioning buzzer — and a severely depleted rotation missing five key players. And yet, Cleveland controlled much of the night. The Cavs led for long stretches, dictated tempo and looked like the more complete team before late-game mistakes flipped the result. Inside the locker room, the tone wasn't deflated. It was defiant. Players expressed confidence that they are the superior team and pointed to self-inflicted wounds as the difference between walking away with a statement win and absorbing a frustrating loss. Ethan and Chris break down what matters more: the final score or the larger sample of evidence. They analyze Evan Mobley's impactful return from injury, where his rhythm showed up and where rust cost him. They spotlight Jaylon Tyson's defensive intensity and disruptive presence, while also unpacking the teachable mistakes that surfaced in high-leverage moments. If the East runs through Detroit right now, the question is whether Cleveland's performance reinforced the standings or challenged them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted calls in from Florence, Italy on a trip to visit his son and check out some vineyards. He talks about the wine growing process from the region and what makes their grapes so good for wine. For more information, and to check out some of the incredible selections Ted and the team at Haskell's has to offer, visit Haskells.com.

Most musicians start learning at an early age—or so we think. But that wasn't the path our guest today took. He was an arty kid—drawing and painting in his bedroom—then a film teacher, before he became the musical success he is today. This is a preview of a premium episode. Find the full interview on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/sam-beam Five time Grammy-nominated Sam Beam—who you know as Iron & Wine—told us his music career still feels like a bit of a fluke, even though it's been over half his life now. Things started to come together for him when he got his hands on a 4-track recorder. Suddenly, music wasn't about performing—it was about making something that he could develop and refine, just like a drawing. We talk about how he balances prolific output with raising five daughters, why he used to keep “office hours” for creativity, and how a successful day can be as simple as finding one good lyric. We also dig into collaboration—how working with other musicians and even his daughter Arden on the new record pushes him outside his comfort zone. And why he believes your art should be like a mirror reflecting something. Sam's new record Hen's Teeth drops today—February 27th—and he's heading out on tour hitting Australia, the Midwest, East Coast, and West Coast. But first, we wanted to understand how someone who came from visual art built one of the most distinctive voices in American folk music. Bio Sam Beam is a singer-songwriter who has been creating music as Iron & Wine for over two decades. Through the course of eight albums, numerous EPs and singles, and the initial volumes of an Archive Series - Iron & Wine has captured the emotion and imagination of listeners with distinctly cinematic songs.

Tao Zrafi claims he “broke cocktail menus forever” with his small bar in Illinois that boasts a menu of over 2,500 drinks. And yet it's far from the wildest idea the Drink Masters star has ever produced. He sits down with Greg and Sother to discuss building replicable formulas that can produce literally thousands of drinks, his venture into entrepreneurship by creating acid powders that can replace citrus juice, are shelf stable, and can be shipped anywhere in the world, and how growing up in Tunisia and cutting his teeth behind the bars of Montreal shaped a truly unique view on the world of cocktails.PLUS, BrewDog is for sale! Greg catches us up on the latest from the embattled microbrewery. And it snowed in New York, again and the city's id was on full display… for better and for worse.Follow Tao at @travelingbartendersFollow No School Tomorrow at @noschooltomorrow.barLINKSBecome a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsFor resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceSupport the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.orgThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We wrap up our time at the Direct to Consumer Symposium with a relaxed final recording, catching up with friends and talking about what's been happening lately in Monterey and back home. We sit down with Jason Haas to catch up on everything happening at Tablas Creek Vineyard, then check in with Grant Wood about what's new in his world at Patz & Hall. Kelly Cornett joins us alongside Jessah Diaz to talk about The Ultimate Hospitality Challenge game show, which Jessah won. It turns into a fun look at what actually makes someone great at hospitality and how you leave a lasting impression. Big thanks to the Direct to Consumer Symposium and Free the Grapes for having us as the official podcast. We had a blast and already look forward to doing it again next year. Cheers. [Ep 402]

Steve uses muscadine fruit and table sugar to make a deliciously light and drinkable country wine.

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY BONUS CONTENT (short taster): What makes a successful medical inventor develop a parallel life aiming to fundamentally change the way we drink wine? How does frustration + a needle + some spare argon = a business that's sold more than 2 million units and is involved in pouring a glass of wine every second of every day?!Welcome to the world of Coravin - and its inventor, Greg Lambrecht. This episode follows on from our previous show, where we touched on how Coravin is changing wine as we know it. But here we get to hear the full story from the horse's mouth. It's in turn fascinating and funny. A great human story of serendipity and determination. With plenty of useful tips, great anecdotes, and surprising detail.NB: This is a short taster of the full episode, which is available exclusively for Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. Use this link to find out more or subscribe to Wine Blast PLUS. Wine Blast PLUS subscribers also get a 15% discount on the Coravin website.Thanks for tuning in. We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find all details from this episode on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E20 - Greg Lambrecht UNCUTInstagram: @susieandpeter

Explore the wines being made in Gisborne in New Zealand with Paul and Geordie of TW Wines.

IWP Ep102 Amanda McKenna - Yarrow Wine Co and Matt Crutchfield - Matt Crutchfield Wines. I recently sat down with Amanda McKenna of Yarrow Wine Co and Matt Crutchfield of Matt Crutchfield wines.  They are both making incredibly well regarded wines for newer projects.   We discuss a lot of the nuances and challenges faced by self funded winemakers who are starting their own projects.  Like many of the folks I talk with, both have a day job on top of their own project, in this case both work at the wonderful Ryme Cellars. Both Amanda and Matt are making these unique wines in the styles that they enjoy.  It really is worth it if you're able to support smaller producers like them and their colleagues.  There truly is an amazing wine culture of younger and smaller producers in California.  You can find Amanda's wines at https://yarrowwineco.com/ or Yarrowwineco on instagram and Matt's wines at https://mattcrutchfieldwines.com/ or mattcrutcfieldwines on instagram. I hope you'll try both producers wines.Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me keep telling wine stories ad free and available for everyone. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' current state as they approach the playoffs. They begin by addressing the team's extensive injury list and the franchise's prioritization of player health over playoff seeding. The conversation then shifts to the fluctuating role of second-year player Jaylon Tyson, questioning Kenny Atkinson's decision to make him "re-earn" his minutes following the trade deadline. Finally, they analyze the team's struggles with defending the 3-point line, attributing past issues to personnel who are no longer on the team and discussing how the current defensive scheme inherently concedes 3-point attempts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hometown Radio 02/26/26 4p: Wine writer Dan Fredman

In as large as the wine trade is, it is really a small, tight knit industry. It takes a certain love of the lifestyle, the product and the people to survive, or shall I say flourish.  I've been following the career and passion of Master of Wine Isabelle Legeron. So intrigued I am, that when I learned her famed wine consortium, RAW wine, was in Paris the week I was attending Wine Paris, I had to catch up with her and learn her latest. Isabelle Legeron has never been one for convention—unless, of course, by "convention" you mean redefining the world of natural wine while collecting accolades like France's Légion d'honneur. In this illuminating episode, listeners will savor Isabelle Legeron's passionate vision for returning wine to its roots as an authentic, cultural expression—connecting land, grower, and glass in a way that today's industrial winemaking has all but forgotten. As founder of the RAW WINE movement, Isabelle Legeron draws back the curtain on the additives, shortcuts, and marketing tricks currently saturating the wine industry, advocating instead for genuine, low-intervention methods that honor tradition, sustainability, and unique terroir. You'll dive into rich stories from her travels—from Tokyo to Armenia—where wine is less a commodity and more a living legacy, shaped by history and heartfelt craftsmanship. Each conversation is spiced with practical insights on how any wine lover can support this global shift and recognize the remarkable difference in their glass. Listeners of Wine Talks will gain: Understand what truly defines raw, low-intervention, biodynamic, and organic wines. Insights on sustainable viticulture: Discover the environmental costs of industrial winemaking and the urgent need for regenerative farming. The art of storytelling in wine: Learn how grower narratives and regional traditions infuse every bottle with singular character. Trends reshaping the wine business: From non-alcoholic ferments to the revival of indigenous grapes, find out what's next for authentic winemaking. How to taste terroir: Get practical tips for experiencing sense of place and purity in every sip. Strategies for supporting small producers: Hear why championing local growers matters in today's challenging market. Come away with not only knowledge, but a renewed appreciation for real wine—the kind that celebrates culture, creativity, and the natural world, one glass at a time. YouTube:  https://youtu.be/6WausoeeM9I   #winepodcast #naturalwine #IsabelleLegeron #PaulK #rawwine #organicwine #biodynamicwine #wineculture #sustainableviticulture #wineindustry #artisanwinemakers #wineeducation #terroir #wineevents #globalwinecommunity #wineandfood #environmentalimpact #winemarketing #Japanesewinemarket #winestorytelling

Forget the usual suspects—we're taking you off the beaten path with the top five most exciting wine destinations for 2026. From Portugal's incredible diversity beyond Port to Germany's underrated food scene, Argentina's high-altitude Malbecs in Mendoza, California's dynamic Paso Robles, and the UK's surprising sparkling wine regions, these are the places where wine, food, and culture collide in the best possible way. Whether you're planning your first wine trip or looking for your next adventure, this solo episode is packed with firsthand insights, travel tips, and why visiting wine regions beats any classroom education. Plus, we share what makes each destination uniquely exciting—and why now is the time to go. 2021 Catena Zapata Catena Alta Malbec Historic Rows Mendoza

Vintage episode (2006)Why This Episode MattersThe Guys dissect classic “wine gaffes” and the social survival tactics that follow.Susan Ridley explains why Hendry's vineyard site matters: cool maritime influence, rocky soils and foothill elevation A look at vineyard thinking from a grower-driven perspective, where farming stress, decades of experience, and selectivity shape the wine.Wine dinners are the best “real-world” wine education: food changes everything.The BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott open with wine-party etiquette wars. How to prevent your “special bottle” from being shelved like an unwanted candle and why perfume at tastings should be a misdemeanor.The ConversationSusan Ridley (Brookside Ranch) joins to tell the accidental origin story of becoming George Hendry's partner—starting with dinner at the neighbor's house and ending with a serious winery built on one vineyard, no purchased fruit. The Guys dig into what makes Hendry's site in Napa's cooler corner so distinctive, why vineyard stress and rocky soils can produce better wine, and how wine dinners teach pairing in a way tastings never can. Along the way: vineyard tours with a pith-helmeted nuclear physicist, Napa seasonality, legendary blackberry jam, and the screw cap vs. cork debate.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome + Natalie MacLean's “Grapes of Gaffe” 2:15 – Having your host ignore your bottle, too much perfume and “off” bottles9:00 – Guest Introduction: Susan Ridley, Brookside Ranch and Hendry Wines12:50 – Hendry vineyard location, elevation, and rocky soils15:45 – George Hendry, farmer and nuclear physicist 20:40 – Wine dinners and lessons they teach23:13 – Brookside Ranch B&B + Napa seasonality29:00 – Screw caps vs. cork closures discussionGuest BioSusan Ridley was a partner in Hendry Wines in Napa Valley and proprietor of Brookside Ranch, a historic bed-and-breakfast neighboring the Hendry estate. She worked closely with grower-winemaker George Hendry on communicating the winery's vineyard-first philosophy and focus on estate fruit. Susan passed away in 2025.InfoHendry Wines Join us on March 12 for a wine dinner with BallettoClick below for more info:https://www.stageleft.com/event/31226-balleto-winemaker-dinner-w-anthony-beckman/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com   Help the Show:Subscribe to the newsletter. Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Thanks to our sponsors: Vintage2: Contact Tim at weinheimergroup.com for more information about enhancing your winery's AI visibility.   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Mentioned in this Episode Congratulations to the TWGGA 2026 Industry Excellence Award Recipients Andrew Chalk: “Cristaldi's Top 100 Wines of 2025 Is Almost 20% Texas” Texas Wine Growers Event on March 1 in Fredericksburg! Use code WINESHELLY for a discount! TICKETS Rootstock on March 28 in Waco! Use code SHELLY for a discount! TICKETS Texas Wine Auction on May 1–2 in Johnson City! Early Bird Tickets available through February 19 with code DRINKTX. TICKETS Drink North Texas on May 30 in Dallas. Early Bird Tickets available through April 30! TICKETS   Featured Interview Zachary Raines, Head Winemaker at Augusta Vin Winery   Demerit and Gold Star DEMERIT: none this episode   GOLD STARS: none this episode   Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check him out on Spotify HERE

Dawn Southworth the Managing Director at Grand View Lodge joins Jason for DeRusha Eats to preview a big weekend up North for the wine crowd. Dawn provides some details about the weekend slate of events, how you can still get a reservation and hints at a “celebrity” appearance.

Is your white-collar career about to be automated out of existence? We dive into the chilling 2028 forecast that sent the markets into a tailspin and reveal the "Barbell Strategy" for surviving the coming deflationary crisis.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

The more you study the aftermath of the democrat's reaction to President Trump's state of the Union address, the more everyone realizes how beautifully they got played by the President to look bad, so much so, even their own liberal pundits acknowledge it. Ilhan Omar on the other hand doesn't regret her behavior and doubles down, even with a DOJ investigating her family winery business that all of a sudden became a 30-million-dollar business within one calendar year. Plus, a sex offender in California is running for office, Al Green is self-identifying himself a one of the great civil rights leaders, Epstein list backfires, Kamala, and more wine drinking.

Send Mike a message (click here)Mike has a chat with candidate for Congress Danny Minton, a democrat from Texas's 6th Congressional district. They talk about the mid-decade redistricting and what it's like to be a first-time candidate for national office. Danny also sips and talks about a wine from Texas's "Hill Country" wine region.Check out the sights as well as the sounds, see pictures on Mike's Instagram! Follow for food and drinks, drinks and food, and more.You need coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podcast coasters! Send an email and you'll get them!Wines discussed this epidode:2021 Llano Estacado, Tempranillo Winemaker's Reserve, Texas High Plains2019 Lacoste-Borie, PauillacSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor react to the Cleveland Cavaliers' 118-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and break down why Jarrett Allen's dominant stretch has become more than just a bright spot during an injury-riddled run. With James Harden now dealing with a fractured right thumb and both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley sidelined, Allen's consistency has shifted from complementary force to nightly anchor. The conversation dives into the Harden dilemma — reps versus recovery — and what Cleveland's short-handed identity revealed in Milwaukee. They also spotlight the impact of role players like Dennis Schröder, while debating whether Allen's two-way dominance, efficiency and durability have separated him from the rest of the East for the month of February. Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons is a test of physicality and defensive resolve against Cade Cunningham and a surging Detroit group for the Cavs. For Allen, it could be the final data point voters remember and a chance to punctuate a month that's already elevated his national standing. Is the award already his? Or is one more statement performance required? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.

A murderer who thought he'd gotten away with the perfect crime discovers — too late — that his victim had a plan of her own. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0592CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wine, Women, and Murder” (May 20, 1977) ***WD00:45:46.094 = The Sealed Book “Murder Must Be Paid For” (August 05, 1945)01:15:15.158 = The Shadow, “Joey's Christmas story” (December 22, 1940) ***WD01:44:18.098 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957)02:13:10.886 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)02:27:01.031 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD02:41:33.448 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD02:55:51.451 = Suspense, “Finishing School” (December 30, 1943)03:25:03.953 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD03:29:24.002 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)03:59:18.311 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)04:03:52.173 = The Saint, “Missing Husband” (April 29, 1951)04:32:42.285 = Theater Five, “June Seventeenth Where Are You?” (November 02, 1964)04:53:50.007 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0592

This week I cover Lodi, California, an historic wine region in the Central Valley of California that has been growing grapes since the 1850s.   Located 40 miles /64 km south of Sacramento and 90 miles/ 145 km east of San Francisco, Lodi is an often overlooked wine region, despite the fact that it has been recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) since 1986. Lodi AVAs. Source: Lodi Winegrape Commission   Lodi certainly doesn't lack for vineyard land --today the region has 100,000 acres/ 40,500 ha planted to wine grapes, with 750 growers, 80 wineries, and about 65 tasting rooms. 20% of California's total wine is made from Lodi grapes. The AVA also has the highest concentration of old vines in California. Photo: Bechthold Vineyard planted 1886. Credit:  Randy Caparoso, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons   Although the region is known for big, juicy, high alcohol Zinfandel Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and red blends, the real secret is that with a library of 125+ different varietals growing, Lodi is doing a lot of experimentation with alternative varietals and some of it is pretty cool. Lodi has a few tricks up its sleeve.   In this show, I cover all of the details of Lodi from the history, to the climate and land, to the AVAs, and the wine styles. I mention some key producers, and then I wrap with some of the challenges that Lodi faces and the opportunities it has in front of it.   A fun show and a new way to look at a Wine region that you may be thought you knew all about.   Source for this show was primarily the excellent site of the Lodi Winegrape Commission: Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes  

QT and Rae exchange super belated Christmas gifts, and speak about how complex and hard grief can be.✨ Bonus Content: https://patreon.com/wineaboutit

The wine draft is back!  The SOMM TV team is joined by a famed winemaker, an expert sommelier, and a wine expert to draft the best islands that make wine around the world.  Who will be the winner of this new episode of the SOMM TV wine draft?  Remember you can watch this episode on SOMM TV and when you are finished go here to vote for the winner:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMYtAIEv1k/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Wines we're sipping on: Jessica is sipping on a Cramoisi Vineyards Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon), and Erika's is sipping on Butter- a buttery Chardonnay to survive the East Coast snowstorm. We're back with our February Chisme episode- and we had a LOT to unpack! This month, Jessica is joined by her ride-or-die Erika Sánchez of Brave Communications for an unfiltered conversation covering everything from ICE raids and political resistance to the BAFTAs racial slur incident, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, the America's Next Top Model Netflix documentary, celebrity tributes, and everything in between. Oh, did I mention we're celebrating SIX YEARS of Wine & Chisme!

Safe, clean drinking water should be a given. It is not.On this episode of The Charity Charge Show, host Stephen Garten sits down with Doc Hendley, founder and CEO of Wine to Water, to talk about the real story behind the organization, how it grew from a tip jar at a bar to serving millions of people, and what it takes to lead and scale a mission-driven nonprofit for more than two decades.Doc does not dress it up. He talks about mistakes, hard lessons, and why most nonprofits stay stuck under $2M in annual revenue. He also lays out what changed when Wine to Water stopped acting like a typical nonprofit and started building diversified revenue streams like a business.

Episode 171 of A Cork in the Road explores how access, education, and community can reshape the wine industry through the lens of Oeno Camp, an annual immersive multi-day program designed for BIPOC wine professionals and enthusiasts based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Created through a partnership between The Veraison Project and Oenoverse, Oeno Camp blends vineyard visits, cellar experiences, tastings, and workshops with a strong focus on equity, representation, and real-world industry navigation. This episode weaves together three interviews with former campers to highlight several resonating themes and calls to action. You'll hear from Janelle Freeman, Assistant Director of the Eastern Area for The Veraison Project, alongside two recent campers: Brion Cephus, a wine event curator based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Demi Elder, a sommelier at Bridges in New York City. Together, these conversations reflect on why Virginia wine country is the perfect classroom for this type of programming, how experiential learning can unlock confidence and opportunity, and why community-centered programs matter at a pivotal moment for the wine world. This episode is simultaneously a celebration of Virginia wine and a closer look at resource mechanisms that can widen pathways, invest in people, and build a more inclusive future for the wine industry. For the latest insights related to these efforts, you can follow @oenoverse and @theveraisonproject on Instagram, and you can visit www.twoupwinedown.com for more information about the programming. -----------------*** Check out our ⁠⁠MERCH SHOP⁠⁠ to directly support this Atlanta-based wine podcast, and visit www.acorkintheroad.com for all upcoming events and press releases

Seb Pradal is a wine Renaissance man—a vin-aissance man, you could say. An acclaimed French sommelier and owner of the Parisian restaurant La Petite Régalade, Pradal also co-owns a wine-importing company that operates in Mexico and Colombia while simultaneously working as a viticultural consultant on estates in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. As if that weren't enough to keep his iCal full, he's also the head wine consultant on the Apple TV series Drops of God. Pradal works closely with the show's writers and actors to ensure that every wine-related scene is accurate and authentic. In this episode, Pradal tells us about how he brought his deep wine industry knowledge to the series, his thoughts on the broader challenges facing the industry, and how working on the show has changed his life. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today!    FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram: @wineenthusiast Facebook: @WineEnthusiast

Why is spitting essential if you want to taste wine seriously? What made Hong Kong's wine boom in 2010 feel both extravagant and generous? Does formal wine tasting language strip the emotion out of wine writing? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sarah Heller. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Highlights How did Sarah's wine career almost end before it began? Why did her accident in southern France strengthen her commitment to the wine industry? What was it like to represent a restaurant alone at age 20 at the world's largest wine trade fair? How did an early lesson about spitting wine become a memorable introduction to professional wine culture? What's the difference between wine marketing and wine education? What made Hong Kong's wine scene during the 2010s feel both extravagant and unusually generous? How did Burgundy tastings in Hong Kong highlight the intersection of rarity, money, and shared passion? How did Sarah's fine art training at Yale shape the way she thinks about wine? What inspired her to move beyond traditional tasting notes to creating visual tasting notes? Why does Sarah believe conventional wine descriptors can feel sterile? How do shape, color, mood, and texture form the foundation of her visual tasting method? How does the shape of a wine differ between a plush Australian Shiraz and a structured Barolo?   Key Takeaways Why is spitting essential if you want to taste wine seriously? Sarah: You're really meant to spit when you try wines. There was a little bit of a macho culture around it, like, oh no, real, real, real people don't spit. And I was like, I don't know, that doesn't seem very smart. But, there I was. And so by the end of the day, the people who had been assigned to take me under their wing were decanting me into a taxi. I made it safely home, thank goodness. What made Hong Kong's wine boom in 2010 feel both extravagant and generous? Sarah: Something about Hong Kong that I think distinguishes it, certainly from the UK collector scene, which was sort of my reference point to a certain degree, is that people open their bottles. I mean, some people have generational collections, but most people this was the collection they started. They can remember starting it and they want to share it with people. Obviously showing off is part of it, there's no denying that. But there's also an incredible spirit of generosity in wanting to share these incredible treasures that you have in your cellar with everybody around you, with the people that you care about. Does formal wine tasting language strip the emotion out of wine writing? Sarah: After having finished the Master of Wine, which is very, very much a bounded problem. You have to accept that this is the way that things are done. It's very directed and clear, which I think is useful if you're trying to create a standardized certification. But having got out on the other side of that and broken my writing style down so that it was as objective as possible and as simple and direct as possible, I was just a bit done with it. I don't want to talk about red versus black fruit. It had become sort of sterile at that point for me. It's not that I don't think people should study that, but it was just the phase that I was in, and I wanted to figure out what my voice was going to be.   About Sarah Heller Sarah Heller MW is an internationally acclaimed wine expert and visual artist whose work explores the cultural history and multi-sensory experience of wine. She is the Italian wine reviewer for Club Oenologique, Faculty of the Vinitaly International Academy and Wine Editor for Asia Tatler. Sarah has co-hosted the series Wine Masters and Wine Masters Class and has collaborated with Lucaris Crystal on a line of hand-blown glasses.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/378.

It's time to stop glamorizing the things that are secretly destroying you. In this episode, I'm talking about the seemingly harmless habits, personality traits, and lifestyle choices we defend...even when they're keeping us stuck. Wine culture, exhaustion as identity, staying where it's comfortable, calling chaos passion. Many of us are telling ourselves pretty little lies about the way we're living and wonder why we're not reaching out potential. If you're ready to explore the "aesthetic" or glamorous ways you may be subconsioculy sabotaging yourself, this one's for you.

Wine and tech have had their disagreements. There are pundits on both sides of the fence of tech in wine and when I heard there was a LA Wine Tech booth at Wine Paris, I had to explore.  I reached out to the head guy (he doesn't really have a title), Laurent David to explore the opportunity to set up a podcast right there at the show. He agreed and here it is. Wine Paris has become one of the largest wine shows in the world, with over 6000 wine booths and dozens of seminars, let alone a chance to taste some of the most well known wines in the world, it is easy to understand the throngs of people who attend. Laurent David traded launching iPhones for nurturing vines—now that's what you call an unusual upgrade. On this episode of Wine Talks, you'll get a rare look at the crossroads where Apple-level tech meets centuries-old Saint-Émilion winegrowing, straight from Laurent David himself. But you won't just hear tales of grape and gadget; you'll discover why the wine world is not as disconnected from innovation as it seems. You'll learn how obsessive experimentation drives winemakers—giving them only one annual shot to perfect their art, unlike software engineers who can endlessly tweak. As Paul Kalemkiarian probes the evolving role of data, AI, and digital tools, you'll see how the experience of wine is being reshaped for a new generation, and why a can of Château Lafite may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. The conversation lifts the curtain on why "best wine" is subjective, how social media and influencers (hello, Taylor Swift!) can spark global trends, and the challenge of making wine approachable without killing its soul. You'll peek into the ways winemakers are using AI not just to streamline paperwork, but to connect emotionally—with WhatsApp vineyard updates and Instagram journeys. Whether it's demystifying labels with QR codes, developing consumer clubs inspired by Napa, or finding clever methods to anchor memories like a quiche from childhood, Laurent David and Paul Kalemkiarian reveal how the future of wine depends on blending digital savvy with human touch. By the end, you'll understand that tech is just the tool—the real goal is sparking happiness, creating moments, and keeping wine a "social potion" for generations yet to come.     https://youtu.be/RmgBN_VFU5A   #WineTalks #WineTech #LaurentDavid #PaulKalemkiarian #AIinWine #WineInnovation #WineExperience #WineParis #LAWineTech #DigitalWineSales #WineClubs #SaintEmilion #WineData #WineMarketing #WineTourism #WineIndustryTrends #WineAndMillennials #BlockchainInWine #WineStorytelling #WineAndTechnology      

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Maddy Jimerson joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind taste three white wines. Before the tasting, she explains how she elevated her tasting game to prepare for various levels of certification.    Maddy is the wine director for the restaurant Casa Tua in Aspen, Colorado, and cofounder of Winomad Productions, which makes short films about the regions of Italy. She found her passion for Italian wine while working as a brand ambassador in the Bay Area, representing iconic Piedmontese wineries. Maddy passed her Master Sommelier Exam in 2022.  Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

In Episode 150, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* the 7th Avernersary of Force Toast (and The Mandalorian) but mostly Force Toast. Reminiscing on 7 years of watching and reading Star Wars, doing trivs and learning mad skills, like how to do Star Wars Celebration, how to podcast and how to not drink too much when podcasting. Important life lessons! What do Sam Elliott, sh-tty beer and football have in common? Star Wars at the Super Bowl! Mystifying, or just a small (expensive) part of a grander marketing plan? (article referenced) Speaking of Mando - we call him Mandu now - a new MandUlorian & Grogu trailer is here! Let's discuss!  The article that sparked a million click bait parasites did not actually say what you think it said. Calm down.  We did the math. Jon Favreau isn't going anywhere. Take that, click bait.  Remember Rogue Squadron? The question of whether it will ever come to fruition remains… a question. (via Parade) RIP Admiral Piett actor Kenneth Colley. Sorry DailyMail and the internet made it weird.  Recap on Tap gets dreamy and maddening in Part 7 of Ahsoka: Dreams and Madness! Hera strikes back, Baylan is Batman now, Ahsoka is scary, Morgan does not Yes And any of this, and Every. Single. Reunion on this show is underwhelming.  Thanks for being one of our 80k+ downloads! From Day 1 to Day 2,555 - however long you've been listening to our rambling, we really, really, really appreciate you! Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_Laura Instagram: @forcetoastpod Bluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.social Email: forcetoastpod@gmail.com Website: forcetoastpod.com *This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

In this episode of Whine Mama, Annie and Jimena pour a generous glass and dive into kid activities that grow the heart.. even when they're exhausting. From chaotic practices to messy craft nights, the Whine Mamas laugh about the madness while reflecting on how these everyday moments quietly build connection, confidence, and core memories that last far beyond the chaos. Wine of the Week: Maso Canali Pinot Grigio

Dr. Bill Schindler joins Airey Bros Radio (ABR 438) for a deep-dive conversation that connects Jersey Shore wrestling culture to ancestral nutrition, anthropology, and real-world health.Bill is Jersey Shore bred — a Red Bank Regional wrestler who went on to compete at Ohio State and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) — before becoming a leading voice in ancestral food systems. He's the author of Eat Like a Human, founder of The Modern Stone Age Kitchen, and a researcher/educator helping families, athletes, and coaches rethink what “healthy eating” actually means.We talk wrestling weight cuts, the mental side of food, why modern diets wreck digestion, and Bill's core idea: humans aren't omnivores by biology — we're omnivores by technology (fire, fermentation, traditional preparation, and bioavailability). Bill also shares practical takeaways for wrestlers, endurance athletes, parents, and coaches, including why he'd consider keto for wrestling and how to start small with changes that compound.In this episode:Jersey Shore wrestling roots (Red Bank Regional, Ohio State, TCNJ)Weight cuts, food fear, binge cycles, and athlete nutrition mistakes“Eat Like a Human” fundamentals: fermentation, bioavailability, real foodSimple family changes that actually last (start with the foods you eat most)Keto, carnivore, and why context + culture matter in nutritionInsects, organ meats, and pushing comfort zones the smart wayWine additives, traditional fermentation, and “food as a system”