Best Melon Party Podcasts (2024)

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Ozempics Olympics 1:19:22

11h ago1:19:22

1:19:22

The boys talk about the Olympics and their favorite events to watch. Also, an old friend calls in with a Jared story.By The Melon Party

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines! 49:38

21m ago49:38

49:38

Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…

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232: Touched By The Hand of Comedy God 1:43:47

1h ago1:43:47

1:43:47

OH! We got a good one for you today, folks. We talk about William Friedkin, waking up mid-vomit, songs you didn't know were samples, what Brian is into, a BUNCH of cool music, quantum mechanics BS, email performance enhancers, and more! Want to listen to all the songs we talked about on this ep? Here's a convenient playlist: https://bitly.cx/3h8D. …

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Are We Wrong About Oaky Chardonnay? 51:46

2d ago51:46

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We can admit when we are wrong, and we have to say that although we are not the biggest fans of oaky Chardonnay, we think we found some wines that even an ABC person (that is Anything But Chardonnay) can enjoy. Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, but it is also a very polarizing wine - some people love it and will drink nothing …

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231: Gleeful Terminus 1:32:26

4d ago1:32:26

1:32:26

This one's all over the place. In a good way! We talk about happy endings, puppeteering, being bad at pinball, fortune cookies, flirty Lyft drivers, and more. We also debut a new segment, which is always an historic occasion: welcome to the show, Let's Playlist. If you want to listen to the two playlists we created (sans Human Skin Truck Baby, RIP)…

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Are Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Wines Good? (Reviews of their Chardonnay, Meritage, and GSM) 51:09

17d ago51:09

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A common question we get is just how good are in-house wine brands like Trader Joe’s or Costco Kirkland Signature wines. This week, we tackle the 3rd highest tier of Trader Joe’s in-house wines, the Grand Reserve level, which is usually priced at $12.99 - which is a killer price IF they are any good. This week we also went out on a limb to try wine…

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RE-RUN: 100: Pission Accomplished (feat. Matt Watson) 1:53:04

11d ago1:53:04

1:53:04

As if we've reached podcasting syndication, here we are with a re-run of Episode 100: Pission Accomplished, originally aired in January of 2022. But! The full video version is available FOR FREE on our Youtube page for your non-Patreon subscribing viewing pleasure. Original description reads as follows: It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating…

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DnD with Gang Members 49:58

22d ago49:58

49:58

The boys sit down with Ceros to talk about how he got rival gang members to play DnD together and other crazy stories. If you would like to donate to help his father get back on his feet after his house burned down, the link is below. https://gofund.me/eb234460By The Melon Party

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery! 36:56

16d ago36:56

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Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…

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230: We See Saw II, Too (feat. Jory Griffis) 1:33:03

18d ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Brian is out of town, so Leighton and Jory watched Saw II and did a commentary track for it. Here you will find our discussion from before and after the movie, where we talk about Saw and a bunch of stuff that isn't Saw. The video version of this episode and the accompanying commentary track are on our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight. Follow u…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé) 39:15

26d ago39:15

39:15

When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…

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229: Two Minis X 1:22:28

26d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Straight from our Patreon to your beautiful main feed ears, here's TWO minisodes from the past few months unlocked for free! They're just like regular Leighton and Brian episodes, but mini! We talk about make-out music, Brian's favorite Lars von Trier film, sushi bros, airplane eavesdropping, and more. These particular minisodes are "Trier List" (M…

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Zoo Schmoo 1:15:04

1M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

The Boys talk about their mixed feelings on Zoos and is a block of cheese a loaf of milk?By The Melon Party

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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine) 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …

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228: Call-In Show #2 2:10:26

1M ago2:10:26

2:10:26

What a treat! On this episode, we talk to a bunch of very cool fans who called in to chat with us about the hard-hitting topics that are on everyone's minds: pizza toppings, nicknames, Warhammer minis, so-bad-they're-good movies, tattoos, Elden Ring prowess, and more! Thank you to everyone who called in, it was a blast to get to hang out. If you mi…

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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines) 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…

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227: Super Who Smashes Bros. 1:37:45

1M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Time for the episode you've always wanted but were too afraid to ask for: we make a tier list of which Nintendo characters bone and which don't. The answers may shock and titillate you! We also talk about some other stuff but it's mainly that. You're welcome. We're also doing a live call-in show on Sunday, July 7th at 1PM Pacific, so be sure to che…

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Hollywood is Easy 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

The boys sit down with stand up comedian Jimmy Draxler to talk the life of comedy.By The Melon Party

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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!) 39:10

1M ago39:10

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What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…

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226: The Stream I Strumpt 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

On this chaotic episode (that was recorded LIVE exclusively for our Patreon supporters), we dig deep: we discuss Elden Ring, our future plans for breaking into hot tub streaming, bubble bath preferences, multiple worst date stories, and more! We weigh in on questions from chat and also play some doesthedogdie.com-based movie trivia. It’s a really g…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!) 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …

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225: John Cena's Signature Backwards Wave (feat. Steve Spohn) 1:28:42

2M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

On this ep, we celebrate the triumphant LN return of disability activist, streamer, and overall mensch Steve Spohn (stevespohn.com) for a chat about string theory, if Brian has more citations than Michio Kaku, Spotify jank, email terror, cozy games, and more! Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight-- which you should…

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Summertime was Lawless 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

The boys reminiscence about the summertime as kids.By The Melon Party

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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon) 46:05

2M ago46:05

46:05

From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …

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224: BRAIN LOVES MELON (feat. Deb Amlen) 1:54:31

2M ago1:54:31

1:54:31

The prodigal puzzler returns on this lovely ep! This time, we're joined by crossword constructor and columnist for the New York Times' Crossword feature Wordplay, Deb Amlen (ig: @xworddeb) for a chat about fantasy maps, Doctor Who, approaches to solving crosswords (especially cryptics), fermentation updates, durian woes, and more! Check out our Pat…

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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser) 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…

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223: Bad Book Club: Breaking Dawn (And Our Brains) 1:40:30

3M ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Brian and Leighton are back with another incisive and incredibly timely book review! Join us as we discuss Stephenie Meyer's 2008 masterwork Breaking Dawn and try not to break down emotionally. All you need to know is that Brian has not read any of the other Twilight books and was also totally unspoiled on the imprinting subplot, so... enjoy. Check…

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The Midwest goodbye...goodbye... goodbye 1:41:05

3M ago1:41:05

1:41:05

The boys talk about what Midwestern's do that other parts of America don't and the schedule change of Cannabis.By The Melon Party

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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine) 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…

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222: Three Lines About Getting Ghosted (feat. Bothering the Band) 1:38:55

3M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

On this humdinger of an ep, we're joined by Ryan Buynak and Abby Lavey of the wonderful podcast Bothering the Band for a chat about embarrassing your kids, the art of asking silly questions, gross foot stuff, poetry appreciation, and more! Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnigh…

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

3M ago14:17

14:17

When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…

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221: Dan Aykroyd's Party Patrol (feat. Geoff Garlock & Jason Gore) 1:46:26

3M ago1:46:26

1:46:26

We are so back – and this time, with guests! On this ep, we're joined by Geoff Garlock (ig: @geoffgarlock) and Jason Gore (x: @mrjasongore) from the excellent comedy podcast 108.9 The Hawk! We have a chat about Myrtle Beach, mini golf, Chuck E. Cheese, Ghostbusters, Michael Mann, and more. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/l…

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Where have all the toys gone? 1:33:28

3M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

The boys talk about lawn mower issues, BJ performs at a theater for the first time, and they wonder where all the cool toys have gone.By The Melon Party

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

3M ago41:57

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Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…

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220: Ambient Hatred 1:35:24

3M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

BRIAN IS BACK FROM TOUR, BABY! Fortunately? Unfortunately? YOU DECIDE! We talk about fun tour stories, foot updates, Robocop 2, Brian Eno, coffee shop royalty, an unsuccessful attempt to explain the Drake/Kendrick beef, and more! Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on I…

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …

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219: Leighton Night with The Devil (and Jory Griffis) 1:47:04

3M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

THE PRE-RECORDED PODCAST EPISODE THAT SHOCKED A NATION! Now that I have your attention by aping stuff from a movie you're about to hear get trashed, welcome to another episode of Leighton Night! On this ep, Leighton and our favorite guest Jory Griffis (@jorygriffis) hang out and discuss some horror movies. We talk about Exorcist: Believer, Late Nig…

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Con Air Fryer 1:10:37

4M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

The boys talk about air fryer life, being at the dentist, and some Con Air trivia.By The Melon Party

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

3M ago42:17

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A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…

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218: It's A Living 1:36:04

4M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Brian's been on tour for a month and Leighton's been stuck at home for a month, so naturally it's time to reunite for a little catch-up! We talk about tales from tour, Twister (1996), Maeby's rogue tongue, sad restaurants, paintings of hot dogs, Brian's tips on how to get the most out of art galleries, and more! Hope this helps. Follow us on Twitte…

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ISEs3 Ep15: Danny Wasserman - Gong! Tableau and Databricks 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

Welcome to OrchestrateSales.com‘s Inside Sales Enablement Season 3 Enablement History. Where we hop in the Enablement Time machine and explore the past, present, and future of the elevation of a profession. On ISEs3 Ep15 host Erich Starrett is joined in the Orchestrate Sales studios by new friend Danny Wasserman, whom he finally met F2F at Corporat…

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WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina) 43:17

4M ago43:17

43:17

It may be hard to pronounce and spell, but is it ever easy to drink! In this episode, we introduce you to a fun, quaffable, and not so serious wine called Txakoli which hails from the Basque region of Spain. Sometimes also called Txakolina, this slightly fizzy white wine is a perfect summer sipper. While tasting it, we had visions of sitting by the…

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217: Blorbos-in-Law (feat. Allie) 1:39:11

4M ago1:39:11

1:39:11

When Brian's away, THE GAMERS WILL PLAY... it's 420 and Leighton and Allie have some TAKES. A long, very stoned, sometimes coherent discussion about Fallout 4, Cyberpunk 2077, the aesthetics of horniness, D.A.R.E. for podcasting, skincare for Men, HEALTH, modding video games, and more. It's very fun! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on In…

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Jim Would Hate This 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

This episode is dedicated to Jim Vogel. The boys read emails and listen to voicemails of friends telling stories of their good friend Jim.By The Melon Party

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers) 43:22

4M ago43:22

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Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone’s lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we’re here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in a knockout, or was it a draw? You’ll have to listen…

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ISEs3 Ep14: Todd Caponi - Sales History Nerd + Transparency Evangelist @ Sales Melon 38:06

4M ago38:06

38:06

Welcome to OrchestrateSales.com‘s Inside Sales Enablement Season 3 Enablement History. Where we hop in the Enablement Time machine and explore the past, present, and future of the elevation of a profession. Mark Twain - the PIONEER of Sales Enablement who empowered a LITERAL customer facing frontline of 10,000!?!!! On ISEs3 Episode 14, Erich Starre…

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216: Two Minis IX 1:28:16

4M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

We're back with MORE FREE CONTENT unlocked from our PATREON at patreon.com/leightonnight-- it's two minisodes from January for your listening pleasure! Did you know we do minisodes EVERY WEEK? Sometimes they're videos. Sometimes we do puzzles. Sometimes we just get really nuts in a way we don't on the public feed. And sometimes they're aggressively…

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ISEs3 Ep13: Meganne Brezina CCMP™ - Seismic 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

Welcome to OrchestrateSales.com‘s Inside Sales Enablement Season 3 Enablement History. Where we hop in the Enablement Time machine and explore the past, present, and future of the elevation of a profession. On a superfun ISEs3 Episode 13, Erich Starrett is joined in the Orchestrate Sales studios by Meganne Brezina, CCMP™. Meganne is not only the Se…

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Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine) 38:16

4M ago38:16

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When we say hidden gem, we are not kidding! When people think of Spanish red wines, they immediately think of Rioja, but don’t sleep on Priorat. Hailing from the Catalonia area of Spain, Priorat is a Grenache-based red wine blend that completely blew away our expectations! Rich, complex, and oh so drinkable, this is a wine that deserves a lot more …

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215: The Newlywed Game (feat. Rachel Wecht) 1:30:27

4M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Straight to the point: Brian and his wife Rachel (@rachelwecht) play the Newlywed Game! Leighton serves as the world’s most reluctant gameshow host, and the happy couple is basically oldlywedded at this point, but hey-- it's cute and fun and sweet, and a good time was had by all. Learn about their pet peeves, potential future criminal trials, datin…

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