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The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

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Kathryn Coker is a former Food and Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year, and her husband, Tug, is, well, her husband. And together they own and operate Esters Wine Shop and Bar in Santa Monica, CA. Each episode Kathryn opens a new bottle of wine as the couple discusses parenting, working together, the restaurant business, and, of course, wine.
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Daily ponderings of a 30 something gal just trying to navigate life in Sonoma Wine Country. Find me on my website and learn more about all my interests and passions: www.sheilajane.co
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He's been the face and the voice of breakfast... Now he's forcing himself into your ear-hole at a different time. Let Johnny and his team finish off the working day with topical chat and marvellous music. It'll get you home - and make you think. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk.
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This week, Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian hijacked Pet Town #398, Johnny set-up a shoe-in, and The Gang talked mobility scooter memories. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X
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This week, Johnny returned from his Spanish holiday with stories aplenty as well as new in-flight vocab. Gav had a vicious little blood sucker adding a nervous tick to his heroic slot, and we learnt what the Japanese emperor had for his dinner. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM i…
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Johnny was on holiday this week, but don't panic, we've still got an all killer bonus edition of the podcast for you. After hearing that Johnny's Dad would like to crack the whip at a certain hotel, the Thang Gang discussed where else they'd like to crack the whip... and, Gav took onto Sunta in Play Your Pints Right! Hear Johnny on Radio X every we…
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This week, Richard Hammond returned to the show, hopefully bringing Johnny’s classic car back with him, Johnny revealed all about recording Celebrity Gogglebox, and there was some scientific research undertaken… about psychedelic drugs. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manche…
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This week, Sunta took on Harry’s Paint The Town RED, we had the return of Talkies, and Johnny’s milkshake brought all the boys to the yard. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X
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This week, Johnny’s dream weekend was ruined by a kebab shop shortage, Harry ‘Picnics’ Fell talked us through 2 different picnics, and there’s a look at experimental chemists of the past. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, Johnny brings us news from Cordoba, Spain’s chewiest city, plus there’s talking in songs, and the return of Alligator, Shark, Chicken! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, there’s surprising Glamourous Indie Rock N Roll news from King Charles, Gav has a theory about head sizes that’s far more palatable than that sounds, and, Harry ventured to the Cornish front line and got more than he bargained for. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in …
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This week, we had the curious incident of Harry vs a dog, Johnny brought us a dovecot update, and the Thang Gang were joined by military expert Jason Fox! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, Johnny talked us through a gargantuan Freudian slip, and the team took a deepdive into Double Textgate – The Scandal That Rocked Radio. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, Dr Sauna Templeton encountered some sauna bros, we tried to work out which festival would win in a fight, and Dan O’Connell collected a big charity cheque. Sort of. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, the Thang Gang investigated a new theory about Australia, the symptoms of Australia, and the causes of Australia. Plus, we played a brand new game – What Does It All Mean…. and, right at the start of the week Johnny gave Harry front-row tickets to a 6-nil defeat. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio,…
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Johnny was away on holiday this week, but never fear(!), we've still got an almighty bonus edition of the podcast for you. The Thang Gang had a hilarious chat with Pete & Carl from The Libertines. Plus, at Plaza Suite there was drama both on stage and off it as Johnny and Sunta both had stories to tell from their separate visits to the west end sho…
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This week, The Thang Gang reminisced about the marvel that is The Gruffalo, some journalistic speculation was poo-pooed by Gav & Sunta, and you gave us your very best blunt-edged technology. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, Johnny challenged you to come up with your dream action-shot screensavers. Plus, the Thang Gang went Thrill-Tipping, and Trouser Talk returned...with a North Korean development… Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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As this was Little Si's last week on the show before he takes the next 6 months off, he decided to treat us to his best bits from his time (so far) on the 4-7 thing, hilarity ensues. Plus, Johnny finds out that both he and the salesman at Loaf were the perfect heights to measure beds with. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK o…
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This week, the Thang Gang talk returns - or, more accurately, the things you refuse to return. Plus, The Woodman has a Victorian vending machine dispensing into his heroic slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, the team discuss if there is an acceptable kind of drifter to take in... Plus The Woodman has a tightrope walking Yorkie growling it's way into his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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This week, we have the latest on the glut of gorillas, Johnny's got a new fear and rules is rules; the Woodman has some sticklers stickling away in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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On this week's podcast, we've got one of the greatest pairings in Rock and Roll history – Liam Gallagher and John Squire. Plus, the Woodman has the Ol’ Toronto Lawyer forcibly testing the limits of what can be endured in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM i…
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This week, Johnny wows us with some rat facts and has a great idea for getting more people into the church. Plus, Gav has an agile pensioner, inventor and billionaire shooting off in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via ww…
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Johnny's back for 2024 with discussions of the velvet economy, bad Christmas presents and holidaying in Abu Dhabi. Plus, the Woodman has a milkman from Epsom becoming quite the back door man as he delivers a whole lotta love in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97…
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Get your pens and paper ready because, this week, Johnny hosts the annual Radio X-mas Quiz. Plus, we look back at some of our favourite guests from the year and Gav treats us to some festive heroics. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radio…
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For one last time in 2023... Good vs Evil fight it out in an epic battle to be crowned the Pet Town Quiz Champion of The Year. Johnny has the 3 til 6 thang on Christmas Day and then he returns on Monday 8th January at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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It’s a busy time if year, but we will always sit down for Barolo. Sometimes called “the wine of kings” or the “king of wines” - Barolo is arguably one of the most popular choices among bottles of red this time of year. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, it’s a bold wine with serious tannins that’s perfect for cold nights and hearty dinners. Kathryn gives a l…
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This week, your show hero bites off more than he can chew; Johnny tells us why Germans are officially more miserable than us; and the Woodman has the ol’ Yorkshire newsman introducing a Darwinian freak of nature into his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Ma…
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This week, we had Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno on the show, talking Solstice 2, their new album, birthdays and fairy lights. Plus, Johnny has all the latest showbiz gossip and the Woodman gives us a Dutchman getting all inventive in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, …
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This week, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis & Louisa Harland drop by to chat about their new play. Plus, we talk the best jobs to ‘doo bee doo’ to and Gav has an 18th century clock maker erecting a giant organ, befitting his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Ma…
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Holiday season is here! Tug and Kathryn are getting ready for a string of parties and they discuss what wine to bring along. Sparkling is always a festive choice. Prosecco isn't the only bubbly in Italy - there are other spumantes from all over the country! Kathryn explains how she chooses the perfect bottle to share. The couple recounts the recent…
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This week, the Cornish are back at their attention-seeking worst, we give thanks to Gavins and an 18th Century watchmaker does some ingenious things with his big hand in The Woodman’s heroic little slot. Enjoy! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or vi…
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Tug and Kathryn are gearing up for Thanksgiving week! The hosts discuss the “Nouveau” style of winemaking that started in Beaujolais. The trend is expanding to other regions - in this case a Carignan and Zinfandel blend from California. Kathryn explains the term “Nouveau” and why it makes for a good Thanksgiving pairing wine. Tug celebrates Devo, K…
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This week, we sweep the leg of truth in the dojo of deceit for more acts of Bullshido, the team take on another TJ Top 10 and The Woodman has a gentleman scientist from the Victorian age harnessing the power of the leech to predict bad wind in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 …
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Tug and Kathryn are celebrating the end of the SAG strike and drinking Riesling. They sing the praises for this varietal, a sommelier favorite. Kathryn explains why it’s a great choice for Thanksgiving. Tug is thrilled about the end of the strike, and reveals the silver linings of the picket lines and power of community. Kathryn shares another book…
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This is Episode 392. In numerology, the Angel number 392 indicates that you deserve to be happy. Your divine guides are asking you to embrace joy. And that’s exactly what this podcast (392) is asking you to do. This week you can embrace the joy of bagpipes, starfish and Denise van Outen, plus much much more…! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at…
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This week, show hero Teej takes on a mission impossible. Plus, Jilly Cooper talks erotica and the Woodman has killer on the loose again, getting a bit spicy in his heroic little slot. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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Tug and Kathryn are enjoying the autumn heatwave in Southern California with a bottle of rosé. Made from 100% Grenache (a varietal that Kathryn once despised) the hosts talk about the versatility of this grape. This wine comes from one of the most influential wine professionals in the United States, and his journey into farming is a good sign for t…
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After a week off, Johnny and the Thang Gangwer back with a bang. This week, the team play 'Lamb or Lambo' and also discover the unfortunate news that sadly... Southend has fallen. Plus, Teej has a cracking story about Prince & Elton John that you simply won't want to miss. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, …
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Johnny was on holiday this week, but fear not(!), in his absence, we have a bonus edition of the podcast for you. It's business as usual as the hunt goes on for the world's greatest nickname, as well as a cracking Martin's Hot Tap. Plus, the team 'Play Your Carls Right' in a countdown of the Top 10 boy baby names in the UK. Hear Johnny on Radio X e…
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Time to start celebrating Halloween with ORANGE wine! Kathryn and Tug open up a skin-contact wine from Australia made from Italian grape varietals. This producer has so much going for them - delicious wine and a very fresh accessible approach to branding and storytelling. Kathryn talks about the main grape-growing regions in South Australia and wha…
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This week, the team try to work out what to do with Johnny's old pants and you tell us how you’d genetically edit chickens to make them more useful. Plus, we have plenty more of your long running disputes. You can hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or…
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Time for another blind tasting! Now it’s Tug’s turn to take a stab at guessing the wine that Kathryn has chosen. Has he learned anything in 120 episodes? Tug uses deductive tasting to figure out what’s in the brown bag. Does he successfully make the call for Grüner Veltliner from Kremstal, Austria? Kathryn the explains the typical characteristics o…
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This week, we discuss which celebrities we want to see AI use in fake commercials, and Johnny's got a top tip if you want to earn a quick buck in Central London. You can hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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Buzz alert! The hosts are drinking a Gamay Noir from Alice Anderson, a newer California producer, who, by all accounts, is a winemaker to watch! Anderson is employing regenerative farming and natural wine techniques in historic vineyards on the Central Coast. This red is a fantastic wine for October, perfect for a certain upcoming fall holiday. Tug…
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This week, Johnny has a bit of toilet trouble; we try to usher in the laser age and The Woodman has a filthy rich playboy, going at it for 24hrs in his heroic little slot! You can hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk…
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How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Well, this week Tug requested a wine from Rome so Kathryn’s opening up “the nun wine.” Yes, this delightful white wine from Lazio is made by sisters of the Cistercian order and has quite a cult following. Kathryn talks about Lazio, the Italian state where this wine is made. The Ryder Cup, the world’s m…
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