Best Mj Call Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 178: How Do You Find Balance When Consuming Alcohol Is Your Job? 40:10

3d ago40:10

40:10

Professional wine tasting is an extreme sport. Like an athlete, a wine pro’s body goes through a lot. And while the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption are murky and ever-changing, we know one thing for sure: nothing about drinking 3,000 wines a year screams moderation. This realization led wine reviewer Michael Alberty to reassess his c…

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2.11 Jaxon Teaque 37:43

5h ago37:43

37:43

Send us a text In the aftermath of the dungeon's first escape, Jaxon takes his fourteenth visit to talk to Tyler Foone. They've had ten good visits in a row, so they're trying something new. You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, MJ Dooney. I did us…

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#218 feat Animal Prince 2:00:04

5h ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond, including this episode's guest artist spotlight on Animal Prince - an emerging project from Oakland-based duo Fae Nageon de Lestang and Grant McLeod, creatively combining synths and electronics with violins and percussion resulting in a vintage 60's/70's pop sound with a modern twist.…

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Episode 20 - Revising the Third Draft 10:24

6d ago10:24

10:24

In the season 2 finale of Author Adjacent, Michael Vadney tackles the art of the third draft and beyond! Tune in as he walks through his approach to refining the story further, sharing practical steps for revision cycles and insights into managing beta reader feedback. Plus, a shoutout to the fantastic Moonlit Getaway, a literary journal open for s…

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2.10 Cidney Kovorski 43:16

2d ago43:16

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Send us a text It's taken him a very long time, but Cidney is beginning to suspect there is something Jaxon and Charlie are not telling him. It doesn't help the turmoil in his head when he gets a visit from someone he assumed he'd never see again! You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of …

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Episode 177: Scary Stories From Haunted Wineries 46:40

7d ago46:40

46:40

Do you believe in ghosts? If the answer is no, these wine-soaked stories might change your mind. In this episode, we explore spooky tales from some of wine country’s most well-loved destinations. First, we take a trip to Trefethen Family Vineyards in California’s Napa Valley, where mother and son duo Janet and Lorenzo Trefethen share the backstory …

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#217 feat Margot James 2:00:05

10d ago2:00:05

2:00:05

On this episode, meet emerging Oakland singer/songwriter Margot James....who burst out of the gate fully formed with a brilliant debut LP showing both sonic and lyrical maturity and creativity. We chat and dive deep into the new album, "Talker." Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.…

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Episode 19 - Interview with Kaden Love 53:36

22d ago53:36

53:36

Join host Michael Vadney as he sits down with Kaden Love, author of Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard. Together, they explore Kaden's journey from writer to author, strategies for building a meaningful social media following, and the art of writing dark fantasy without leaning on sex and violence. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on crafting impact…

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2.9 Charlie Shayde 29:21

27d ago29:21

29:21

Send us a text Charlie tries to explain to the guys her big discovery from the Dungeons, and learns the secret reason Trevor Long got his lucky break! You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, MJ Dooney. I did use AI created voice filters, but any like…

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2.8: Charlie Shayde 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

Send us a text Charlie follows through on a promise she made to Hazel that she'll check on her Anomaly brother Trevor Long, who was busted by BEAM a few months back. She gathers a crew to go talk to him, but then discovers some really strange stuff... You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents…

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#216 feat Sad Eyed Beatniks 1:59:59

24d ago1:59:59

1:59:59

On this episode, guest artist Kevin Linn of San Francisco chats it up about his project Sad Eyed Beatniks, dives deep into his new lo-fi neo-psych LP "Ten Brocades," and talks about Paisley Shirt Records, the cassette label he created for local "fog pop" artists like himself. Plus two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.…

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Episode 18 - Interview with Joseph John Lee 51:09

1M ago51:09

51:09

Join host Michael Vadney as he sits down with Joseph John Lee, author of The Spellbinders and Gunslingers trilogy and his latest novel, Upscaled. Together, they delve into Joseph's journey from academia to fiction, the human side of authorship, and the power of stories to transcend genres and expectations. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on c…

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Black Men Talk Male Grief After Child Loss 1:19:25

28d ago1:19:25

1:19:25

October is used to honor and remember those affected by miscarriage or stillbirth, SIDS, and pregnancy and infant loss, including recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15th. Families impacted by pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or SIDS death) face stigma, disenfranchised grief, and isolation. …

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Episode 176: The Calling Winemaker James MacPhail on the Ripple Effect of Many Passionate People Working Together 24:41

29d ago24:41

24:41

In this episode, sponsored by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, MacPhail—the winemaker of The Calling and a Wine Star Award nominee for 2024 Winemaker of the Year—talks about how winemaking became his calling. 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.net. Reme…

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2.7: Jaxon Teaque 24:42

1M ago24:42

24:42

Send us a text In the aftermath of his little spat with Charlie, Jaxon is looking for someone ANYONE to vent his frustrations to. And I do mean anyone. You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, MJ Dooney. I did use AI created voice filters, but any lik…

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2.6: Charlie Shayde 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

Send us a text Charlie finally has to square off with her worst nightmare: shooting a car commercial. It doesn't go well. You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, MJ Dooney. I did use AI created voice filters, but any likeness to a real person was NOT…

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#215 feat Tom Relling 1:59:53

1M ago1:59:53

1:59:53

On this episode, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond including a chat and deep sonic dive with guest artist, long-time Bay area musician Tom Relling, who's upcoming new LP "Long Time Later" is the stellar, no-skip, guitar-driven rock and roll album we've been waiting for!By MJ Call

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Episode 17 - Age Based Genres 20:29

2M ago20:29

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Fiction for Every Chapter of Life In this episode, Michael Vadney dives into the distinctions among three major age categories in fiction: Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult. Whether you're a writer deciding where your story fits or a reader looking to explore new genres, tune in for insights on crafting and engaging with stories across these age ra…

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2.5 Cidney Kovorski 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Send us a text Now that Jaxon and Charlie are both squaring off with their least favorite things (Foone and fame, respectively) Cidney's picking up the slack as far as the actually Equalizer stuff goes. Naturally, it's what he's good at, he's very large. But when a demon from his past comes back around to haunt him, the situation gets emotionally c…

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Episode 175: Is the Canned Wine Industry Turning Its Corner? 23:57

2M ago23:57

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Wine that is canned and bottled is the same, but packaged in different vessels. Right? Not quite. In the episode, we explore the state of the canned wine industry and whether it’s turning a corner. We also dig deeper into the differences between canned and bottled wine, and how the industry can leverage alternative packaging with single-serving off…

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Is It A SIN For Christians To Watch "The Deliverance" Horror Movie!? 1:17:47

2M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

Black Men talk about whether or not it is a sin to watch the new exorcism-inspired movie "The Deliverance." Street Hymns and Elisha McCall address comments made by Marcus Rogers and Prophetess Tiphany Montgomery. "The Deliverance" is said to be based on actual events that occurred and is inspired by the true story of Latoya Ammons and her family, w…

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2.4: Jaxon Teaque 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Send us a text As the activity of the Fischer bust winds to a close, Murphy takes Jaxon into his office to make one final request. It's not a good request. But when are they ever good requests around BEAM? You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, MJ D…

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#214 feat Kelley Stoltz 1:59:52

2M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Flying into fall with a banger of a new episode featuring a guest artist spotlight on San Francisco psych-rock legend Kelley Stoltz, diving deep and chatting it up about his new LP "La Fleur," a creative flowering that he credits to a new family member, and his new role in the local music scene. Plus two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and b…

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Episode 16 - Interview with M.J. Kuhn 50:06

2M ago50:06

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Join host Michael Vadney as he chats with M.J., co-host of the SFF Addicts podcast and author of The Tales of Thamorr Duology and The Ultimate SFF Story Bible. Together, they delve into the world of traditional publishing, share survival tips from the query trenches, and discuss why audiobooks are truly a gift from the heavens.…

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Episode 174: MJ Towler (a.k.a. @BlackWineGuy) Takes Over the Wine Enthusiast Podcast 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode, podcaster MJ Towler chats with iconic NYC couple Robert Dentice and Renee Patronik about everything from terroir to pairing DRC with New Haven pizza. 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.net. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podc…

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2.3: Charlie Shayde 41:10

2M ago41:10

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Send us a text The Fischer bust is over, the press conference is done, too! There's still a few hours left in the work day though. Plenty of time to take care of some business and think about some old friends! You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of this episode were 100% written by me, …

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2.2: Jaxon Teaque 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

Send us a text In the aftermath of the Fischer bust, the Triumvirate squares off against a new, most harrowing foe...the press. They're sort of not the best celebrities. It probably doesn't help that they don't like the thing they're famous for. You can find me on: YouTube Twitter Tik Tok Or just find me at www.beamchronicles.com The contents of th…

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#213 - Bay Area Artist Extravaganza 2:00:04

3M ago2:00:04

2:00:04

A special end-of-August episode featuring ALL Bay area artists who released new music this summer. Plus two encore guest artist spotlights highlighting two terrific new summer LPs drops: San Francisco collection Mild Universe's "Everything Must Change" and Oakland's Yea-Ming and the Rumors album "I Can't Have It All."…

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Episode 15 - Interview with Adam Fernandez 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

Join host Michael Vadney as he sits down with Adam Fernandez, author of Vermilion Flames. Together, they explore how a passion for running evolved into a writing career, the process of creating an audiobook, and the role of spirituality in space operas.By Michael Vadney

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Episode 173: In Today’s T.V. and Film Landscape, Product Placement Isn’t Always What You Think It Is 40:49

3M ago40:49

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Have you ever noticed a bottle’s label prominently displayed during a pivotal scene in a favorite television show or film, and wondered: “Was that on purpose?” It just might be. That’s increasingly thanks to people like Anastasia Tarasova, the founder of Bottles on Set, a product-placement agency that delivers expertise in wine and liquor to film a…

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2.1: Cidney Kovorski 37:40

3M ago37:40

37:40

Send us a text Two years have passed since the mighty triumvirate saved the world, and they're sort of famous now. None of them are good with that, but it's not like they ever had much choice. On top of it all, everyone who tries to help them by speaking out against BEAM ends up dead. They're on a bust to avenge the latest person to match that desc…

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#212 Country-ish 1:59:47

3M ago1:59:47

1:59:47

This special Country-ish episode features encore guest artist spotlights on Bay area honky tonkin', toe-tappin,' cryin'-in-your-beer bands COUNTRY RISQUE and NOELLE AND THE DESERTERS. Plus, tons of fresh new country-adjacent tunes from the Bay and beyond.By MJ Call

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Episode 14 - Interview with Adrian M. Gibson 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

Join host Michael Vadney as he chats with Adrian M. Gibson, author of Mushroom Blues. Together, they dive into Adrian’s journey to becoming an author, the art of stick fighting in the woods, and just how wonderfully wholesome the writing community can be.By Michael Vadney

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Episode 172: The Magic of Aperitivo: How Drinking Like an Italian Can Enhance Your Well-Being 40:04

3M ago40:04

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On the surface, aperitivo is a pre-dinner ritual centered around small bites and a sensible amount of booze. But the true meaning runs deeper. In this episode, we talk with Stef Ferrari, author of Stuzzichini: The Art of Italian Snack, to better understand what constitutes the “magic” of aperitivo and how to recreate it at home. We discuss why gath…

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#211 feat Mild Universe 2:00:03

3M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

The perfect summer LP has just arrived! Bay area dance-adelic band MILD UNIVERSE has just released its long-awaited debut LP, "Everything Must Change," and it's a bop! Guest artists, saxophone player Karina Alterman and drummer Sam Jones chat about the LP, growing up in San Francisco, and re-energizing the SF music scene post-pandemic. Plus 2 hours…

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Episode 13 - Interview with C.M. Caplan 48:04

4M ago48:04

48:04

Join host Michael Vadney as he sits down with C.M. Caplan, author of The Fall Is All There Is. Together, they delve into Caplan’s journey to becoming an author, the art of novel crafting, and the myth that everyone else seems to have it all figured out.By Michael Vadney

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Episode 171: Can Unsnobby Wine Books Save the Industry? ‘Rebel School of Wine’ Is Trying 36:03

4M ago36:03

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Balliet, aothor of the new wine book Rebel School Of Wine: A Visual Guide to Drinking with Confidence, to discuss his mission to make wine more fun and introduce more drinkers to it. Whether you're a seasoned Italophile or simply curious about what makes this country so special, this episode is not to be miss…

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Episode 12 - The 3 Act Structure 17:45

4M ago17:45

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Not Just for Plot! In this episode, I take a deep dive into the 3-Act Structure, a storytelling framework that shapes many of our favorite narratives. I'll explain each act in detail, breaking down the core elements and how they drive the plot forward. Tune in to see how each act builds on the previous one to create a cohesive, engaging story. Part…

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#210 feat Noelle and The Deserters 1:59:53

4M ago1:59:53

1:59:53

On this episode, we lean into the many sub-genres of today's country music....with a spotlight on guest artist, Bay area-based Noelle and the Deserters and a chat and deep dive into her fantastic debut LP "High Desert Daydream".....a sonic journey from the mesas of Northern New Mexico to the Golden Hills of California. Plus two full hours of fresh …

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Episode 170: Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy 43:14

4M ago43:14

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In this episode, we explore the concept of "Italianality" with newly minted Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi and journalist Jessica Dupuy. The pair are writing a book that explores and explains the subject and why it has never been more important—not just to Italy, but to the world. Together, they seek to distill the beauty, culture, history, food, wi…

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Episode 11 - World Building 18:02

4M ago18:02

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One brick at a time! Join me, Michael Vadney, as we break down the art of World Building. Discover practical tips on how to: Determine the amount of world building your story needs. Take shortcuts by using genre conventions and real-world inspirations. Ground your fantastical worlds in relatable reality. Reveal world-building elements naturally thr…

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#209 feat Sour Widows 1:59:46

4M ago1:59:46

1:59:46

On this episode, return guest artists Sour Widows from Oakland chat and dive into their incredibly deep and meaningful debut LP "Revival of a Friend," an album that took the long-time friends/band 7 years to release - a time period that was particularly tumultuous as they suffered great losses and dealt with grief, and growth. Plus two hours of fre…

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Episode 169: What's Trending in the Wine World, According to Dave Rudman of WSET Americas 42:39

5M ago42:39

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In this podcast episode, Wine Enthusiast’s Chief Education Officer Marshall Tilden III sat down with the Global Business Development Director and Executive Director of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET for short) of the Americas, Dave Rudman to get the skinny on the current happenings. We learned a lot about the evolving education landscape…

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#208 feat Yea-Ming and the Rumours 1:59:51

5M ago1:59:51

1:59:51

On this episode, the local spotlight is on Yea-Ming Chen of Yea-Ming and the Rumours, the alt-indie band out of Oakland whose new LP "I Can't Have It All" is a sonic journey into self-acceptance. Plus, two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.By MJ Call

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Episode 10 - Sharpening Your 2nd Draft 15:17

5M ago15:17

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Partnered with MoonLitGetaway.com Season 1 Finale! Join me, Michael Vadney, as we dive into the essential next steps for refining your novel. In this episode, we’ll break down a 4-step plan to help you shape your rough draft into a stronger, more polished version. Tune in for actionable strategies to turn your draft into a manuscript that’s one ste…

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Episode 168: Two Years Into the Russian Invasion, Ukrainian Nightlife Is Thriving 42:09

5M ago42:09

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Two years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nightlife goes on. Investigative reporter Adam Robb has been traveling into the country to talk to locals and document everyday life for everyday citizens who have been living amongst the backdrop of war. Along the way, he learned how living amongst drone and missile attacks, drafts and daily deaths and …

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#207 feat Slow Coast 1:59:53

5M ago1:59:53

1:59:53

Two hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond, plus today's local guest artist spotlight on San Francisco's Slow Coast, the indie/NorCal beach pop project of Matt Lawton. Hear our great chat and dive deep into his latest LP "Depths Like These" during the show's second, hyperlocal hour.By MJ Call

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Episode 9 - Reading to Write - May 2024 32:48

5M ago32:48

32:48

Partnered with MoonLitGetaway.com Join me, Michael Vadney, as I review the five books I read in May 2024 and share the lessons each one offered me as an aspiring writer. Tune in for insights on: The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn The Bleeding Stone by Joseph John Lee Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson Vermilion …

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Episode 167: Is the Natural Wine Movement at a Crossroads? 37:11

5M ago37:11

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In this episode, natural wine importer Jenny Lefcourt shares her response to the USDA's new regulations on organic agricultural products and what it may mean for the wine industry moving forward. With many leaders in the space left in limbo, we can't help but ask: How have these changes impacted producers small and large? What does this mean for th…

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#206 feat Little Oil 1:59:40

6M ago1:59:40

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Two full hours of eclectic fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond, including a guest artist spotlight on Richmond, California based guitarist/songwriter Victor Mitrani, aka LITTLE OIL. His new LP "Twelve Songs" is a genre-fluid indie delight punctuated by Django-esque guitar rifts and layering. Hear our chat and dive deep into the LP.…

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