Best Zack Meisel Podcasts (2024)

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German Wine Reimagined with Sommelier Zack Musick - 016 46:18

1d ago46:18

46:18

In this episode of the Drinks.com Podcast, Brandon Amoroso speaks with Zack Musick, Director of Education for the German Wine Collection. Zack delves into his journey from a budding sommelier in Laguna Beach to a pivotal figure in promoting German wines in the U.S. He shares his unique insights into the diversity and complexity of German wines beyo…

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All The Vibes! 1:10:10

4d ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Are Cleveland's vibes at a season high? We discuss Steven Kwan and Josh Naylor improving their All-Star cases and chat about some potential names to watch before the trade deadline. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the s…

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Navigating the Future of Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales with Jeffrey Meisel - 015 37:58

6d ago37:58

37:58

In this episode of the Drinks.com Podcast, host Brandon Amoroso engages with Jeff Meisel, VP and General Manager of DTC Wine and Spirits at Constellation Brands. Jeff shares his journey from the restaurant industry into the vanguard of direct-to-consumer strategies in wine and spirits, offering a glimpse into the innovative approaches reshaping how…

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Kwan: Fact or Fiction? 1:05:56

11d ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Zack tries to explain why T.J. is more frustrated over Sunday's loss to Jays than other defeats this year, Meisel presents some incredible Steven Kwan hitting facts and the guys sift through a few fan trade ideas.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a…

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Good At Everything Is The Skill 49:37

18d ago49:37

49:37

Zack and T.J. discuss what Jose Ramirez is truly good at -- spoiler: it is everything -- then T.J. plays an AI song about Jose for Zack. Then, the guys talk about Ben Lively and the on-going evolution of pitching and how hitters attack them.

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The Legend Grows 1:03:30

25d ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Zack and T.J. discuss the promotion and first big-league hit for Daniel Schneemann, the continued legend growth of David Fry, continue their discussion about trade needs. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patr…

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Investment Insights in the Alcohol Industry with Michael Cella - 014 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

Join host Brandon Amoroso as he delves into the fascinating world of the alcohol industry with Michael Cella, a seasoned expert in consumer investment banking. In this episode, Cella shares valuable insights into the macroeconomic landscape of wineries and alcohol, challenging prevailing narratives with a contrarian perspective. From the impact of …

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Jose: Still Pretty Good 1:05:05

1M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Zack and T.J. talk about the joy of watching Jose Ramirez when he's this hot (or always), which is the most important injury return: Steven Kwan or Gavin Williams? We also discuss some rest-of-season projections for Guardians hitters.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional e…

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Heritage and Craft: Jota Tanaka’s Story of Blending at Fuji Whisky - 013 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

In this episode of the Drinks.com podcast, host Brandon Amoroso speaks with Jota Tanaka, the master blender of Fuji Whisky. They delve into Tanaka's remarkable journey from brewing and winemaking in California and Kentucky to his role at Fuji Gotemba Distillery. Jota shares his insights into whiskey blending, market trends, and the impact of global…

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Twin-Size Fun 1:11:05

1M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Zack and T.J. have fun with Cleveland's weekend sweep of the Twins, give deserved credit to rotation in recent stretch, revisit and rank old Francisco Lindor trade proposals and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the …

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Wine Industry Innovations: Navigating Challenges, Trends, and Consumer Preferences with Johan Eide - 012 37:02

1M ago37:02

37:02

Step into the world of wine innovation with host Brandon Amoroso and special guest Johan Eide, the mastermind behind Region and Sampl. Together, they unravel the complexities of wine production, the power of direct-to-consumer sales, and the future of tasting room experiences. Join them as they uncork the secrets to authentic wine engagement and to…

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The Sunday Hail Marys 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

We discuss Cleveland's City Connect uniforms, dropping 3-of-4 to one of baseball's worst clubs and decide if we should overreact or calm down.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListene…

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Crafting Your Wine Experience with Firstleaf Founder Philip James - 011 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Join Brandon Amoroso as he explores the dynamic world of online alcohol sales with Philip James, the visionary founder of Firstleaf, on The DRINKS.com Podcast. Delve into Philip's journey from the UK to pioneering the digital wine industry in the US, and uncover the innovative approach of Firstleaf in personalized wine recommendations. From discuss…

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Not Like This! 54:32

2M ago54:32

54:32

Zack and TJ discuss the impending promotion of Kyle Manzardo by the Guardians, but the reason for it: the IL stint for Steven Kwan. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20…

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What is Guardians staying power? 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians' staying power after their 19-9 start, takeaways from Braves series, most important thing that's happened to key an impressive first month and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting …

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Vogt's Balanced Brigade 55:39

2M ago55:39

55:39

Zack and T.J. recap a Guardians sweep of the A's, which takes Cleveland to 16-6, give Cleveland their flowers for their start regardless of the competition, discuss what makes this year different from 2023 and more. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week fo…

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Vogt pushing right buttons, bullpen surprises 51:41

2M ago51:41

51:41

Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians' 11-5 start, as Meisel explains what Zuppe has missed since going out of town. The guys give credit to Stephen Vogt's ability to push the right buttons thus far, the bullpen contributing to victories and some early bumps in the road for the rotation.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians communi…

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Bieber Out for the Season, How Will Guards Respond? 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

Zack and T.J. react to the news of Shane Bieber's surgery and the Guardians losing their ace for the season while recording at the Great Lakes Collectors Convention in Independence, OH.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting th…

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Opening Weekend Takeaways 55:53

3M ago55:53

55:53

Zack is in Oakland - Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap Opening Weekend, which saw the Cleveland Guardians take 3 of 4 from the Athletics. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $2…

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2024 WAR Draft 53:18

3M ago53:18

53:18

T.J. and Zack engage in the War Draft, selecting players from the 2024 Guardians to compile a roster with the most FanGraphs WAR. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 …

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Not If, But When? 50:30

3M ago50:30

50:30

We discuss Shane Bieber's 5th consecutive Opening Day start and if any future Guardian will best this streak, chat about Kyle Manzardo's re-assignment to Minors camp and what not starting on roster means for his arrival, and then talk about what Chase DeLauter's torrid spring truly means.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians commu…

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A Bad Day For Guardians Pitching 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Zack and T.J. discuss four injury updates to Guardians pitchers and rank their level of devastation over the news, chat about Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo making an impact this spring and examine the roster standing of Deyvison De Los Santos and Estevan Florial. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Di…

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These Players Have Our Attention 54:28

4M ago54:28

54:28

Zack and T.J. talk about Shane Bieber's changeup and the difficulties of incorporating something new and then share six of their early spring takeaways / highlights.

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Voice of the Guardians Tom Hamilton 56:29

4M ago56:29

56:29

Tom Hamilton, the play-by-play announcer for the Guardians, discusses his career in broadcasting and shares insights into his experiences calling Game 7s of the World Series. He reflects on his childhood dreams of becoming a broadcaster and the influence of legendary announcer Herb Score and so much more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusiv…

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So Many Lefty Bats! 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

Zack and T.J. discuss the lineup and the challenges of creating a balanced lineup with many left-handed hitters. Then, the guys talk about how spring jobs will be won.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.…

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All Eyes On Middle-Infield Yet Again 54:11

4M ago54:11

54:11

Zack and T.J. discuss the importance of the Guardians' middle-infield as Spring Training opens. Zack, joining from Arizona, talks about some of his early observations from camp. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show …

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Cleveland Baseball History and Artifacts with Jeremy Feador 1:03:19

5M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Featuring Cleveland Guardians Team Historian, Jeremy Feador. Exploring the history and collection of memorabilia in Cleveland baseball. It delves into the authentication process of home run balls and the search for iconic memorabilia like Bill Selby's grand slam ball. The discussion also highlights the importance of preserving and sharing the histo…

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Who Debuts In 2024? 1:14:20

5M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians passing on Joey Gallo in free agency and which Cleveland prospects could make their debuts in 2024? We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners…

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State of the Guardians with Justin Lada 1:10:12

5M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Crossover show! We are joined by Justin Lada of Locked On Guardians. Check out more of his musings here: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast L…

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Top Random Jersey Sightings of 2023 1:07:48

6M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

In this episode, we express their appreciation for the listeners and share their top random jerseys of 2023. Zack and T.J. then count down the top 10 random jerseys, including players like Hunter Wood and Dave Hollins. The conversation covers topics such as nostalgia and CD players, the ZiPS projections for the Cleveland Guardians, the potential tr…

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Wine Access and the Art of Personalized E-commerce with Joe Fisch - 010 40:47

7M ago40:47

40:47

In this episode of the Drinks.com Podcast, Brandon Amoroso sits down with Joe Fisch, the CEO of Wine Access, a premier platform for expertly curated wines. Joe shares his journey from working in retail and consumer-focused roles, including Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and TWC, to his passion for e-commerce, retail, and wine, leading him to Wine Ac…

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Why So Blue? 53:07

7M ago53:07

53:07

Zack and T.J. discuss the color of the seats at Progressive Field, the incomplete picture of the Cleveland Guardians' roster projection, and the obsession with value and prospects in the league. They also analyze the disconnect between spending and the team's needs, the trade rumors surrounding Shane Bieber and Josh Naylor, and the timing and uncer…

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A Position Player In The Rule 5?! 38:33

7M ago38:33

38:33

The conversation revolves around the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding the Cleveland organization's direction after the winter meetings. The possibility of Naylor playing in right field is explored, which could make the roster more functional. The discussion delves into the organization's philosophy and player acquisition strategies. The se…

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From Liquor Licenses to Liquid Assets: Brian Rosen's Story - 009 35:49

7M ago35:49

35:49

In this episode of the Drinks.com Podcast, host Brandon Amoroso chats with Brian Rosen, Chairman of Growth Beverage, whose rich background as a scion of Chicago's first post-Prohibition liquor license holders sets the stage for an enlightening discussion. Discover the keys to success in this competitive landscape, from sustainable business models t…

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Guardians Land Top Pick in MLB Draft Lottery 29:11

7M ago29:11

29:11

In this episode, T.J. and Zack discuss the unexpected news of the Cleveland Guardians receiving the number one pick in the MLB draft. They delve into the process of the draft lottery and the suspenseful moments leading up to the announcement. The hosts reflect on the significance of the Guardians' first-ever number one pick and the emotions surroun…

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Mastering the Wine Industry with Quinton Jay - 008 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Quinton Jay, the founder and managing director of Bacchus Consulting Group and a seasoned expert in the beverage alcohol industry. Throughout their conversation, Quinton Jay shares a wealth of insights and experiences, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone interested in the wine industry. Togethe…

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Is it crazy to just keep Shane Bieber? 1:13:44

7M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

T.J. and Zack ask why the Guardians can't just keep Shane Bieber, react to Cleveland's new coaching staff and recap the biggest free-agent misses in franchise history. Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments!We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a…

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How Cal Quantrill Has Us Philosophizing About Baseball 55:15

7M ago55:15

55:15

Cal Quantrill was designated for assignment this week by the Guardians. Was it a baseball move or a symptom of TV deal uncertainty? Zack and T.J. are back to discuss that and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the sho…

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Redefining Wine, One Can at a Time with Kristin Olszewski - 007 41:07

7M ago41:07

41:07

Kristin Olszewski is the visionary founder and CEO of Nomadica Wines. Kristin's journey from being a sommelier to becoming an entrepreneur in the wine industry is not only inspiring but also a testament to her unwavering passion for wine and her mission to redefine how we perceive and enjoy it. Throughout the episode, Kristin shares her experiences…

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Stephen Vogt Presser INSTANT Reaction 36:15

8M ago36:15

36:15

Zack and T.J. offer their instant reaction after taking part in Stephen Vogt's introductory press conference at Progressive Field.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Vogt Named Guardians Manager 33:04

8M ago33:04

33:04

An emergency show where Zack and T.J. react to the news of Stephen Vogt being named Cleveland Guardians manager.

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New Manager Soon? Travis Sawchik Appears! 51:00

8M ago51:00

51:00

With Zack Meisel out, T.J. Zuppe welcomes friend of the show, Travis Sawchik of The Score, back to the program. T.J. and Travis talk about an upcoming decisions about Guardians manager, a few new names including Craig Counsell, what we can learn from the Ranger-Diamondbacks World Series matchup and more.…

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Aww, You Thought Of Us 1:06:56

8M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

A superstar player is included as a hypothetical fit for Cleveland by a national writer, and the guys are back discussing a Juan Soto trade. Then, Zack and T.J. talk about what is off-limits in a locker room, Meisel's writing process and which arbitration candidates are on the bubble.

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The Selby Awards 1:14:41

9M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Zack and T.J. enter the offseason and hand out The Selbys. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo …

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Can We Get A Do-Over? 1:02:42

9M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Zack and T.J. discuss Terry Francona's final days as Guardians manager, take turns drafting recent Guardians front office mistakes and examine Andres Gimenez's incredible defense and how it impacts how we view his season.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per we…

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Why Feel Optimistic About 2024? 1:04:41

9M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Zack and T.J. talk discuss the Cleveland lineup (1993) the last time the Browns started 2-0, why Meisel feels optimism about 2024 despite a brutal 2023 Guardians season, where Tanner Bibee's rookie season ranks among Cleveland franchise history and if Lucas Giolito could fit beyond the end of the campaign. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclus…

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Imagine telling yourself ... 2023 edition 58:20

10M ago58:20

58:20

As Cleveland's playoff hopes have essentially dwindled, Zack and T.J. play a little game of Imagine Telling Yourself with submissions from the SIG community on Discord. Then, the guys talk about a good weekend for Jose Ramirez, communication between coaches and players, and discuss Tanner Bibee's updated Rookie of the Year possibilities. For additi…

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Gameday panic, Bo Naylor's development, biggest series of the season 1:02:29

10M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the panic of following a game on MLB Gameday, recap a good-not-great series against the Tampa Bay Rays, talk about Bo Naylor's development and look forward to the biggest, most important series of the Guardians season against the Minnesota Twins.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason …

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Will these 10 people be with the Guardians in 2024? 1:12:48

10M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the Guardians designating Noah Syndergaard for assignment -- did he actually give them what they wanted? -- and discuss if 10 names will be with Cleveland next year.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListen…

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Challenging the Old Guard in Alcohol: Insights from Michael Bowen - 006 45:16

10M ago45:16

45:16

Michael Bowen is co-founder and COO of Speakeasy, the platform that's revolutionizing the world of online alcohol and e-commerce. He shares his journey, from working with digital first companies to e-commerce startups, and how his passion birthed Speakeasy. Learn about how his move to Shopify entirely transformed their business, allowing them to ma…

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