Best The Fizz Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 78 My Trip to France: Beaujolais & Burgundy 101 42:10

1d ago42:10

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When I was planning my trip to France with Mr. Cork & Fizz, it was an absolute given that we would visit Burgundy! And much to my surprise, I saw that we would have to drive right through Beaujolais to get to Burgundy. You know we had to stop in Beaujolais for a wine tasting and I’m so glad we did! So, for today’s episode we are going to talk about…

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STEM MAD with Shelley Waldon 36:48

2d ago36:48

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STEM MAD is designed to acknowledge and promote STEM learning initiatives that address real-world problems and demonstrate how students in Catholic schools take action that matters. Student teams are invited to design a product, service or innovation to Make A Difference (MAD) to others or the environment. We talk with Shelley Waldon – Science & ST…

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Ep 77 What Makes Burgundy Grapes & Wine So Special w/ Maison Shaps Winery (Part 2) 29:05

8d ago29:05

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The world of Burgundy grapes and wine can be incredibly confusing, which is why I have the father-daughter duo, Hanna and Michael Shaps, back on the podcast. Today, they share what you really need to know about Burgundy. So, what should we know about Burgundy? How about the Aligoté grape? Once the underdog of Burgundy, it has now risen to 6% of Bur…

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Ep 76 From Virginia Wine to Burgundy Wine w/ Hanna & Michael Shaps (Part 1) 31:17

15d ago31:17

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What is it like to master winemaking in both the historic vineyards of Burgundy and the dynamic terroir of Virginia? That’s exactly what today's guest, Michael Shaps, has done. Shaps and his daughter, Hanna, are navigating French wine traditions and pioneering diverse varietals in Virginia. Maison Shaps is a french-american winery that currently ow…

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Simple Seeds Experiment to Space 12:07

17d ago12:07

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Your students can be involved in a mission to space! Hear from Ted Tagami, founder of Magnitude.io, as we talk about a plant growth experiment heading to the International Space Station on the SpaceX-31 resupply mission, where your students can grow the ground trials. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Simple Seeds Partners Magnitud…

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Ep 75 My Trip to France: Muscadet 101 36:20

27d ago36:20

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Ever wondered how the Melon grape from Burgundy transformed into the acclaimed Muscadet wines of Nantes? While in France, we visited Nantes! Located in the westernmost part of the Loire Valley, it is also home to the Muscadet region. Muscadet has some of the most intriguing, affordable and delectable grapes, primarily crafted from the Melon grape. …

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TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge 21:31

23d ago21:31

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Imagine hosting a running event for over 40,000 athletes and making it sustainable? That's exactly what the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge was designed to do where students from across NSW were challenged to create innovative solutions for the TCS Sydney Marathon through a design thinking process. We speak with Head of Corporate Social Responsi…

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Ep 74 My Trip to France: An Overview with Travel & Planning Tips 31:21

1M ago31:21

31:21

I have wanted to visit France since I first fell in love with a white Burgundy. Mr. Cork & Fizz and I planned this bucket list trip in 2020. Of course that didn’t happen and since I don’t love to fly, it kept getting pushed down the list of places to visit. My final push to get this bucket list item back on my calendar came when my Mom and Dad gift…

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Ep 73 Exploring Underrated French Wine Regions & Pronunciations with Katie Melchior (Part 2) 43:13

1M ago43:13

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Are you curious about lesser known French wine regions and mastering tricky pronunciation? Today, I have Katie Melchior back on the podcast with me and she is helping us master French wine region pronunciation. Katie shares how to pronounce regions such as Champagne, Bourgogne and the tricky Languedoc-Roussillon. And how to understand letter combin…

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Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth - AROSE 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Learn about AROSE, the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth consortium that is not only leading Australia in Remote Operations science, technology and service, on Earth and in Space, but also is providing STEM Education for students across the country as we speak with Michelle Keegan, AROSE Director Resources & Space, Deputy Chair (and …

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Ep 72 A Unique Path into French Wine Education with French Wine Tutor Katie Melchior (Part 1) 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Who knew a road trip with influencers through the Loire Valley could ignite a passion for making French wine accessible? On this trip through the Loire Valley, Katie noted the poorly translated materials that were being used to educate the influencers. This would ultimately lead to Katie launching the French Wine Tutor! Katie Melchior, the founder …

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Ep 71 A Guide to Lebanese Wine 21:25

2M ago21:25

21:25

You’ve probably heard of old world and new world wines but have you heard about the ancient world? Lebanon is one of the lesser known winemaking regions, however, historians date Lebanese wine making back to 2700 BC with the Phoenicians! Today, we are going to explore the unique geographical and climatic nuances that make Lebanese wine so special, …

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Fish Tank & the Ocean Lovers Festival 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia’s largest annual cultural and science celebration for the ocean. Hear from founder Anita Kolni as we discuss the education opportunities available through the pitching contest Fish Tank as well as Litterarty and the Sea Science Student Expo. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Ocean Lovers F…

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Ep 70 Understanding the Differences: Organic, Biodynamic, Natural and Clean Wines Explained 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

There are a lot of buzzwords in the wine world and honestly, some of them are more marketing than anything else. However, there are a few that I think are important to talk about. Today, we are diving into the differences between organic, biodynamic, natural and clean wines? What does it mean when you see that a wine has been made sustainably? I’m …

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Ep 69 Exploring Spanish Sparkling Wine with Pepe Raventos: Breaking Away from Cava (Part 2) 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

When you think of Spanish sparkling wine do you think of Cava? Today's guest, Pepe Raventos, is all too familiar with the Cava DO and its regulations because his grandfather was the promoter and creator of the Cava DO. However, Pepe is sharing the rationale behind his family’s bold move to depart from the traditional Cava DO where the standards are…

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STEM Education with Ehab Gerges 31:31

2M ago31:31

31:31

Meet Ehab Gerges, a multi-award-winning STEM educator who loves working with his students on sustainability, flight & vehicle challenges and so much more. He shares his ideas for engaging students and how he has built his STEM space in his school. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Ehab Gerges Ehab Gerges is a dedicated educator cur…

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Ep 68 A Family Legacy with Spanish Winemaker Pepe Raventos (Part 1) 23:52

3M ago23:52

23:52

I often ask my guests what made them decide to get into wine. However, today’s guest’s family has been in the wine business for five centuries, so I’m going to take a guess and say that has something to do with it. Today, Spanish winemaker, Pepe of Raventós i Blanc, is sharing how his winery has transitioned to producing 100% biodynamic wines, the …

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When Life Isn't Measuring Up 13:50

3M ago13:50

13:50

On this Episode, I share my perspective on how we measure our lives, our process, our growth.

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Ep 67 Tips for Storing Wine at Home 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

I’ve always cringed when watching those shows like house hunters when they show homes with kitchen wine storage right above the oven. Spoiler: that's one of the worst places to store wine! So, where should you store your wine at home? Today, we are diving into the best way to store wine at home. I'll guide you through creating the perfect home envi…

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Ep 66 Ukrainian Wine 101 26:48

3M ago26:48

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Have you tried a Ukrainian wine? Yes Ukraine, as in the country of Ukraine, makes wine! While Ukrainian wine isn’t in the mainstream wine world yet, they have been making wine for a very long time. In today’s episode we will dive into the history of Ukrainian wine that dates back to the 8th Century BC. Despite numerous political and historical chal…

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Food ladder with Kelly McJannett 29:02

3M ago29:02

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Food security - it's important! So is teaching students to be self-sufficient on how to grow their own nutritious food. Today we hang out with Food Ladder's founding CEO Kelly McJannett to learn how Food Ladder is addressing food security in remote and Indigenous communities. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Food Ladder Food Ladde…

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Ep 65 Synthetic Wine and Thrilling Stories with Jupiter’s Blood Author Steven Laine 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

What if science could perfectly replicate a bottle of Grand Cru Burgundy, so that our grandkids' grandkids could discover exactly what a 2020 vintage tasted like? This was the idea that initially sparked today’s guest, author Stephen Laine's, latest novel, Jupiter's Blood. Steven Laine, Wine Scholar and author of 'Root Cause,' ‘Dragonvine,’ and 'Ju…

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Ep 64 Tips for Serving Wine: From the Temperature, to the Glass, to Decanting 38:46

3M ago38:46

38:46

Summertime means lots of get-togethers with friends and family and the perfect time to serve some great bottles of wine! But, how do you properly serve wine? What temperature should wine be served at? Do I have to have special glasses to serve it in? How do I know if I should decant the wine first? As a wine expert I’ve learned a lot about serving …

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Ep 63 Wine Aromas 101 35:31

4M ago35:31

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There's something undeniably alluring about the aroma of a fine wine, isn't there? It's an experience that can transport us to various places and evoke a myriad of emotions. Before I really understood wine, I had a glass of Chardonnay and I was convinced that there was pineapple and coconut in it. And when I asked the winemaker if they had added th…

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BinarX Outreach Program 19:47

4M ago19:47

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West Australian high school payloads to space! Find out about the BinarX Outreach Program which connects West Australian high school students with the Binar Space Program at Curtin University. We catch up with Outreach Program Coordinator Meg Berry and Ahla & Shivani from Bob Hawke College to learn more about the Binar 2-3-4 in early August! Hosted…

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Ep 62 Tips for Navigating Small Wine Shops with Desirae Ballard (Part 2) 24:18

4M ago24:18

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When you walk into a wine shop do you immediately feel intimidated about the selection of wines? Is wine more expensive at a small wine shop? What if you can’t find something in your budget? According to today’s guest, Desirae Ballard, if the small wine shop is doing their job right then you will absolutely find something within your budget! And th…

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Ep 61 Building Community Through Wine at The Grape Choice (Part 1) 37:32

4M ago37:32

37:32

From bartender and manager to wine shop owner, Desirae Ballard is on a mission to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all wine lovers at The Grape Choice in Kirkland, WA. Desirae is the owner of The Grape Choice Wine Store and Wine Bar in Kirkland, Washington. Since purchasing The Grape Choice in 2023, Desirae has taken this 40 year old wine…

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Bash the Trash Environmental Arts 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

Join co-founder John Bertles as we learn how Bash the Trash has been inspiring students about sustainability and STEAM education as they show students how to create music with recycled and recovered objects of all types! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Bash the Trash Founded in 1991, Bash the Trash reaches out to students, famili…

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Does God Exist? Will of God? 58:47

4M ago58:47

58:47

This Episode is straight from my archives, strong topics on marriage, thoughts on failing faith, broken promises, trust, and finding a plan. Raw and unfiltered... I hope this blesses you.

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Best Before Blame Feat. Promise Hyacinth 30:46

4M ago30:46

30:46

On this rant of an episode, I discuss with Promise, a budding career woman with a lot of great banter on the matter of dealing with "Best Before". Enjoy.

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Ep 60 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Wine Tasting Party at Home 26:17

4M ago26:17

26:17

So, you want to host a wine tasting party at home but you have a lot of questions? And the biggest question is where do you even begin!? Plus: How many people should you invite? What kind of wine should you have and what order should you sample it in? I’m answering all of these questions and more on today’s episode! We’ll dive into how to choose a …

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Ep 59 Santa Barbara Wine Travel Guide! 36:39

5M ago36:39

36:39

Why do I love Santa Barbara wine country so much? Aside from Walla Walla, which you know I love so much, Santa Barbara is my second favorite wine region in the US. It’s not pretentious at all. It’s just a bunch of wine lovers making wine that they love that they then want to share with other people who love wine. Santa Barbara has lots of smaller a…

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Ep 58 Croatian Wine: Exploring Indigenous Grapes and Unique Flavors with Jennifer Kerum 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

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When we think of wine, countries like France, Italy, and Spain often come to mind as the leading producers of the world's finest vintages. However, tucked away in the heart of Europe lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored - Croatia. We are talking about ancient vineyards, indigenous grapes, unique flavor profiles, the history of winemaking in Cro…

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The Pakistan Science Club 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

Meet Abdul Rauf, a passionate STEM educator and founder of the Pakistan Science Club. He is on a mission to make people aware of the importance of science and technology, its benefits, and to harness the technical capabilities of Pakistan's youth. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Pakistan Science Club The Pakistan Science Club…

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Ep 57 Grape Deep Dive - Merlot 34:25

5M ago34:25

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I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! If I’m being honest, I tend to skip right over Merlot when I see it on the menu. However, after a lot of research, I think I’ve changed my own mind about this grape! Join me as we dive into the rise and fall of the Merlot grape! We’ll get into how Merlot went from being a superst…

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Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence 28:15

5M ago28:15

28:15

Join Dr Frazer Thorpe and Dr Lieke van der Hulst to learn about education opportunities through the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space aims to create on-demand, zero-waste, high-efficiency plants …

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Ep 56 My Go-To Chillable Red Wines for Summer 27:33

5M ago27:33

27:33

The clouds have started to break. The sun stays out longer. And the weather is getting warmer, which means that summer is finally here! And with summer here, I feel like a lot of people lean towards Rosé and White wines but there is another style of wine that you are not going to want to miss out on…and that is chillable red wines! Chillable red wi…

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Ep 55 Esja Wines: A Micro Winery Crafting Wines From Their Garage 54:13

6M ago54:13

54:13

When you think of a winemaker you typically think of wines being produced in a winery, right? Well Esja wines are doing things a bit differently and crafting Washington wines that are funky, fresh, and fun and doing so out of their garage! Today, I’m joined by Tanya Bjornsson, an Icelandic-American winemaker who is the owner of Esja wines, a small …

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Uncut: 2024 Dating Standards & Expectations Feat. Salma, Idy, Joules 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

The dating scene is constantly evolving, and 2024 brings a fresh set of standards and expectations. In this episode, we dive deep into the current landscape of dating, exploring: Shifting Priorities, Communication and Boundaries, and Dating after Experiences

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Ep 54 Celebrating One Year! Your Fav Episodes, My Fav Episodes, the Future of this Podcast and more! 48:03

6M ago48:03

48:03

It’s time to raise our wine glasses and celebrate!! The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine Podcast is one year old!!!! This episode means so much to me and I’m reflecting on my favorite moments, challenges I’ve encountered along the way, your top 5 favorite episodes to listen to, and my top 5 favorite episodes to record. I’m giving a behind the scenes peek …

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Philosophy for Children with Kate Kennedy White 39:53

6M ago39:53

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How do we help students think deeply about their world? Learn from accredited Philosophy teacher trainer Kate Kennedy White from Kinder Philosophy about the impact of helping students to question and think analytically, something highly applicable in every subject! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Kate Kennedy White Kate is an acc…

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Ep 53 Greek Wine: A Hidden Gem - A Wine Region Miniseries 39:16

6M ago39:16

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Even as a wine enthusiast myself, I sometimes find myself drinking the same wines all the time. Lately it’s been a lot of California and Washington wine and while they are absolutely delicious, when Mr. Cork & Fizz suggested going wine shopping for something new, I didn't hesitate to say yes! So, it was that conversation that inspired me to dig dee…

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Ep 52 Exploring Australia's Unique Wine Varieties with Kim Chalmers of Chalmers Wine 54:10

6M ago54:10

54:10

The Chalmers family’s wine business is nothing short of extraordinary. They place an emphasis on sustainable practices and family-owned values as well as being advocates for broadening perspectives on Australian wine. Australian wine is more than Shiraz or Sémillon. Chalmers is leading the way with their unique flavor profiles. However, those uniqu…

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STEM Education with Ian Preston 42:38

6M ago42:38

42:38

Global Teacher Top 50 Finalist Ian Preston drops by to chat about his love of STEM education and his work at the NSW Virtual STEM Academy and the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Ian Preston's work Ian's work is wide and varied. At the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence he provides STE…

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Ep 51 Top 10 Most Common Wine Questions I’m Asked During a Wine Tasting 35:28

7M ago35:28

35:28

As a wine educator I hold a lot of private tastings, virtually and in person, and I’ve noticed the same questions tend to pop up over and over. So, I thought it would be fun to answer the most common wine questions I’m asked because you may have some of these very same questions! Some of the questions I’m asking in this episode include: the connect…

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Ep 50 My Favorite Picnic Wines for Spring 36:06

7M ago36:06

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As the sun starts to shine brighter and the weather warms up, there's no better way to embrace the beauty of spring than by enjoying a delightful picnic with friends and family. And what better way to elevate your outdoor gathering than by pairing it with the perfect wines? I may not be super outdoorsy but I can definitely appreciate a great picnic…

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Science Gallery Melbourne 29:30

7M ago29:30

29:30

Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Science Gallery Melbourne Exploring the coll…

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Ep 49 Behind the Scenes of the Punk Rock Side of Wine with Paul Greico, Owner of Terroir Tribeca 57:04

7M ago57:04

57:04

What would you do if you were asked to leave your college and your punishment was to work in your parent’s restaurant and go to Italy for 28 days to visit wineries. Would you go? You better believe that is what today’s guest Paul Greico did and it set a chain of events into motion that would ultimately culminate in Paul becoming the founder and own…

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Ep 48 What Factors Influence the Cost of Wine? 25:35

7M ago25:35

25:35

Does price matter when it comes to a bottle of wine? Is a $10 bottle really that different from a $50 bottle of wine? What about a $50 bottle versus a $500 bottle? And what goes into the cost of wine anyway? I’m breaking it all down in today’s episode! From costs involved in grape production and harvesting…to the markups added by distributors, wine…

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Communicating science through comedy 31:09

7M ago31:09

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Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Crisante, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Future S…

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