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Linguistics After Dark is a podcast where three linguists (and sometimes other people) answer your burning questions about language, linguistics, and whatever else you need advice about. We have three rules: any question is fair game, there's no research allowed, and if we can't answer, we have to drink. It's a little like CarTalk for language: call us if your language is making a funny noise, and we'll get to the bottom of it, with a lot of rowdy discussion and nerdy jokes along the way. At ...
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The Swirl Suite is a wine podcast led by 4 black women in the wine industry. Join Sarita, Tanisha, Leslie and Glynis as they highlight what is involved in working in the wine industry and living in wine. Whether you are a novice or expert, we invite you to come taste the wine life with us. The Swirl Suite has sipped with industry icons such as winemaker Andre Mack of Mouton Noir and wine importer, Selena Cuffe of Heritage Link Brands. Some of The Swirl Suite topics include “Wine Fraud”, “Kos ...
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Wherein we #GiveLinguistsSwords. (Please note that this recording cut out a lot of background noise and claps/cheers, so if there is a weird volume jump up or down, that might be why.) Jump right to: 00:04:42 Is syntax fake? 00:10:14 Favorite and least favorite words 00:23:48 How has profanity evolved with language? 00:34:40 What are the rules for …
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Davon D. E. Hatchett, a/k/a/ "The Bubbleista," is a brand strategist and trademarks, business, and wine law attorney turned champagne and sparkling wine educator; luxury wine, food, and travel freelance writer; digital creator; on-camera personality; and wine lifestyle entrepreneur. She's the creator and curator behind the lifestyle website and blo…
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Wherein we #GiveLinguistsSwords. (Please note that this recording cut out a lot of background noise and claps/cheers, so if there is a weird volume jump up or down, that might be why.) Jump right to: 00:04:42 Is syntax fake? 00:10:14 Favorite and least favorite words 00:23:48 How has profanity evolved with language? 00:34:40 What are the rules for …
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VinBohme (pronounced vin bo-HEM) is owned and operated by two Black women from Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA. The concept of Vin represents our love of good wine and Bohme describes the easeful lifestyle that we all deserve. We offer select wines and items that make for a warm and inviting home. Our business is based in Washington, D.C. Rober…
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Nol Burgess is an East Coaster living in Northern California wine country. His goal is to promote diversity and inclusion in wine, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the product, and most importantly, the people! Follow him on Instagram @mrnoelburgess and at noelburgess.com Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swir…
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Director of Winemaking & Operations BARRA of Mendocino/Girasole Vineyards and Redwood Valley Cellars A graduate from UC Davis, Randy Meyer launched his winemaking and brewing career with the renowned F. Korbel & Brothers where he spent more than 20 years honing his still wine, champagne, and brew master skills on brands such as Korbel Champagne, Va…
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Michael Whaley is the founder and owner of Still Point Imports, a boutique wine import company based in Memphis, TN focused on supporting producers in South Africa and France led by women and people of color. Michael began his career as an elementary school teacher and later founded and led his own school. With a background in educational equity wo…
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We've gone live for #CrossingsCon! ...two years ago. And before we fell further into our unintended hiatus, we forgot to post this episode anywhere besides YouTube. Oops!! So here is this, and a promise that we are back! Full show notes will be added here and uploaded to https://linguisticsafterdark.com when we get them written, and we have a bonus…
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Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madr…
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Today, were sharing an episode of When Magic Happens, a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago, where intergenerational convos of love and laughter collide. In this episode were discussing ambition. Weve all heard the tired saying be twice as good to get half. This week Cheryle, Jennifer and Taylor talk about weaponized ambition and finding motivation at di…
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Alice Achayo is the founder and owner of the Wine Linguist. A company focused on amplifying global cuisines in the wine industry, shifting the the language and culture of wine to increase accessibility to diverse wine drinkers, and raising awareness around the work of winemakers and vineyards stewards. Before starting the Wine Linguist, Alice worke…
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Rebecca is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of five books. She fell in love with mthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was…
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This week, Sarita, Glynis and Leslie recap their Juneteenth weekends and discuss all things blackness. https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheaves Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_NoireBy SwirlSuite
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Janelle Rucker, aka @Burgerandwines joins the Swirl Suite to discuss wine certifications. VinePair recently released an artlcle titled "Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?" by Sedale McCall. We dive into this article and give our candid opinions about wine certifications. Follow Janelle https://www.instagram.com/burgerandwines/ Vo…
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This week, Tanisha describes the services she provides for tourists visiting Paris and what her social life is like being a Black expat. I talk about being a wine tasting tutor for the first time and entering the My Favorite Chef competition. https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheaves Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirls…
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Launched in 2020, Music in the Bottle Podcast is a weekly show revolving around wine, music, & current events. With a focus on making the wine industry more accessible & inclusive to individuals from underrepresented groups within the industry, Music in the Bottle has created a unique opportunity for all to feel welcomed within the wine industry. W…
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A typical night out for sisters Leslie and LeAnn Jones includes great wine, great food and great friends at some of their favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. Leslie, a luxury wedding planner, and LeAnn, an attorney, were tired of going outside of their neighborhood to enjoy delicious wine and food. With Leslies background in hospitality and LeAnns…
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Boyd Cru wines is the first Black, family-owned wine brand in Maryland. They believe in making wines that are locally grown with sustainable practices in Maryland, with a niche focus on creativity and blends. The quality of our wine comes from bridging the traditional grape-to-bottle method using locally grown vinifera and hybrid grapes with the wi…
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This week on the Swirl Suite, Sarita and Leslie give updates on current wine events and discuss DC being the home to the most wine drinkers in America. The second half of the episode, they discuss all things TV and the MET Gala looks. Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlas…
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Grant Hemingway is a dynamic, passionate entrepreneur that has devoted his entire 16-year career to growing wine brands. Grant thrives on challenging the status quo and expressing his creativity through innovative wine plays, be it process, packaging, or marketing. He is motivated by making wine more approachable and inclusive for the next generati…
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Chef S. Renee Weaks is the Owner & Executive Chef of Kindle Cuisine, formerly Nee's Kitchen. From a young age, she had a passion for everything food. Her Southern roots nurtured the love of cooking, as well as her distinct preparation and colorful presentations. She was not the typical childhood picky eater, she loved to experience different foods.…
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After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Nicholas discovered his love of wine working in some of the most notable wine regions in the world. After earning the title of Certified Sommelier through The Court of Masters, Nicholas decided to take the dive into winemaking in 2016 when he moved to Napa, California to participate in his fi…
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Raising a toast to celebrate the extraordinary achievements and contributions by women in the beverage alcohol industry is a year-round goal of J. Lohr, the premier, family-owned wine estate located on Californias Central Coast. And the newly launched 2023 #JLohrWomen Campaign is a first-of-its-kind effort aimed at doing just that - elevating the v…
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Jummy Olabanji co-anchors News4 Today, the #1 morning news in Washington, D.C. A native of Fairfax County, Olabanji has spent most of her life in Virginia, graduating from Westfield High School in Chantilly and Virginia Tech. She earned a Master's degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Olabanji started her journalis…
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Black Food Series 3: Dr. Michelle Grant of Era Wine Bar
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Dr Michelle Grant is the founder and sommelier of Era Wine Bar. Prior to Era, Dr. Grant spent years as a subject matter expert and business development leader in both non-profit and private sector consulting firms. Her former life included many of the travels that were the inspiration for Era. Dr. Grant lives in Mount Rainier, MD with her husband K…
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In 2010, I decided it was time to follow my dreams and turn my passion and purpose into a business. I left my corporate job, moved back home to Charlotte, N.C., and enrolled in a culinary arts program. From there, Heart and Soul Personal Chef Service was born. https://cheflisabrooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cheflisabrooks/ The Wine Concierge …
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Danielle Fiala didnt always want to be a chef. But after completing her engineering degree in Philadelphia, she found herself missing the tastes of her native Jamaica and began seeking comfort in the kitchen. Thus began the journey that led her to culinary school in San Francisco and a new careerand lifeas a chef. In the twelve years since then, sh…
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A proud Oakland native, Aminah Chef Mimi Robinson-Briscoe is the founder of the Black Food & Wine Experience. She is passionate about bringing Black culture and food together for the most amazing culinary experiences. For more than a decade, she has focused on the often-overlooked intersection of food, social justice, and entertainment. Through Che…
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Born and raised in Crete, Greece, and moved to the US to continue with her studies in Marketing. She holds a degree in Political Science and a Masters in Political Analysis from the University of Crete. She is a WSET Diploma Candidate, and a wine documentary filmmaker. Chrisa combines her experience as a journalist and a former Political Strategy A…
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Channing Frye of Chosen Family Wines
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Owner, Chosen Family Wines NBA CHAMPION. HUSBAND. FATHER. FOODIE. WINE CONNOISSEUR. EVERYONES FAVORITE. This is a passion project. I get excited talking about this every day. In my office at home, I have my championship ring, and then right next to it is my first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir bottles. The three things that for me, outside of my family,…
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Washington Wine Series 3: Sadie Drury and Marty Clubb
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Sadie Drury Sadie Drury is a Walla Walla native who decided to combine her love for agriculture with her interest for wine by attending the Center for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and pursuing a career in viticulture. Sadie worked on Red Mountain for 5 years before joining the North Slope Management team in early 2013. S…
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Washington Wine Series 2: Dick Boushey and Mari Womack
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Mari Womack, Damsel Cellars Mari Womack began her love affair with wine while working in Seattle restaurants. She caught the wine bug early when food and wine pairings captured her heart and her imagination. In 2010, she began working in nearby Woodinville tasting rooms, including Obelisco Estate and volunteering at Baer Winery during harvest. Beco…
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Washington Wine Series 1: JJ Williams and Shae Frichette
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JJ Williams, Kiona Vineyards JJ Williams is General Manager at Kiona Vineyards & Winery on Red Mountain. Williams is the third generation at Kiona, where his grandparents John and Ann Williams planted the first grapevines on the mountain in 1975. Williams grew up on Red Mountain and started working in the family business at age 14. He says he spent…
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Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf, a French native grew up in Auvergne; the land of Volcanoes and fabulous cheeses. Inspired by the power of a Mouton Rothschild, she earned a wine degree in Chile and then embarked for France to work harvest in St Emilion and the Cte du Rhne. While working in South America, she met Paul Hobbs and got a job first at Via Cobos …
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This week on the Swirl Suite, we talk about the evolution of our wine and food palates. The Wine Concierge Club https://www.instagram.com/thewineconciergeclub/?hl=en VineMeUp Newsletter https://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @V…
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Born and raised in Jamaica and Puerto Rico, Nadine is a twenty year veteran of the Washington Area restaurant industry. She spent over 14 years at Charlie Palmer Steak as their Wine Director and Sommelier. Nadine holds certifications from both the Court of Master Sommelier, WSET, is a wine judge and writer. Her company At Your Service, offers a ran…
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Kevin Atticks has been Maryland Wineries Associations executive director since 2003. Kevin began writing press articles for the wine industry, but soon grew the organization with new events, promotional programs, government affairs initiatives and more. He founded Grow & Fortify in 2015 to support all Maryland value-added agricultural businesses, i…
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It was Christmas morning when Chrishon got the call. A freak flood in the building of Chrishons thriving Chicago art and wine bar that she had co-founded several years prior had destroyed everything. When an insurance loophole didnt cover the damages, Chrishon was forced to shutter the business. Finding herself back at ground zero, Chrishons instin…
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This week on the Swirl Suite, Tanisha recaps the Global Wine Conference in Alba, Italy. We discuss the differences in wine tourism in Europe vs the US and the changes she made to her tours post pandemic. Watch Tanisha's Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZgzXRP_x3M Oysters and Wine in Cancale https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRmj9Kky/ Follow The Swirl…
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The Swirl Suite cast catches up on wine events, travels and discuss wine tourism during the pandemic decline. Glynis gushes over her first wine club shipment from Leslie. Sarita recaps her trip to LA and all of the black businesses she visits. Lastly, wine tour season is among us. They all describe what type of wine tourist they are. The Wine Conci…
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In April 2017, Dana Spaulding, certified level II sommelier, founded Wander + Ivy. Prior to creating W+I, Dana spent 7 years with J.P. Morgans Private Bank, managing assets for ultra-high net worth families. Most recently, Dana was a Vice President in the J.P. Morgan Rockies Market, covering the food and beverage industries, among others. Dana stud…
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Allison Slute's love of wine and food blossomed after an immersive 3-month trip to France at the age of 15, which inevitably convinced her to pursue a career in wine. Her career in wine spans 15 years in both Canada and the US in a variety of roles in sales and marketing, including export sales, public relations, social media marketing, and sales d…
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Erica Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of The Sip As an Oakland native, Erica made it her mission through The Sip to give back to the city that gave her so much. When she founded The Sip, she also created the Take a Sip, Give a Sip give-back initiative. Every purchase from The Sip funds access to clean water for women and children in need through the East…
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Isis Daniel, known as The Millennial Somm (TMS), is a certified Level 3 w/ Merit Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine consultant and wine content creator from Washington, DC. While dedicating 5 years to the Hospitality Industry, she fell in love with wine and decided to refocus her career. During her vino journey, she recognized the lack of ac…
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Mike was born in Washington, D.C. At an early age he developed a deep passion for restaurants, which he pursued as a career starting in New York City. While working in Spanish restaurants, he became captivated by that countrys food, wine and culture. He moved to Utah in 2015 for a change in pace and lifestyle (sound familiar?!). Prior to joining He…
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A lifelong New Yorker, Kilolo has spent more than fifteen years in roles at award-winning wine shop Le Ds Wines, the infamous hotel Le Parker Meridien (now Thompson Central Park New York), Zagat, high-end wine shop Morrell & Company, and Fresh Direct Wine & Spirits. Currently, she is the communications coordinator for the Wine on Wheels, and manage…
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St. Helenas historic Cameo Cinema is beginning a series of performing arts fundraising events staged outside the theaters home on Main Street. The Cameo is expanding the entertainment options for the Napa Valley by bringing unique live experiences to the community, announces Cathy Buck, founder and proprietor. Our first, Cabaret Noir, is a celebrat…
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Diana Brier of Valley Cheese & Wine
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Though a Texas native, Diana Brier is no stranger to living and working all over the country. Through her education and incredible work experiences, Brier has become a well-respected cheese professional and one of only 45 people in the U.S. to hold a Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator certificate from the American Cheese Society(ACS).Prior to worki…
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Nadine Nettmann is the Director of Creative Development at SOMM TV, a certified sommelier, and author of the award-nominated Sommelier Mystery Series. When shes not producing films including Auction Lot 288 and the upcoming film The Judgment of Paris, shes exploring new podcasts, researching history, and seeing how far she can pop Nadine Nettmann i…
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Jason Wise is the director of the SOMM film series, The Delicacy, and the Hollywood film: Wait for Your Laugh. With the success of the SOMM Series, Wise launched SOMM TV, a streaming service dedicated to wine, food, and travel. Named one of the 40 Most Influential people in the world of beverages by Wine Enthusiast, Wise also created and directed t…
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