Best Macaron Media Podcasts (2024)

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Preston Van Winkle - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024 40:10

2h ago40:10

40:10

Join us as we welcome Preston Van Winkle, a fourth-generation member of the legendary Van Winkle family and brand manager at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. In this insightful episode, we delve into the rich history of the Van Winkle legacy, exploring how the distillery weathered Prohibition through innovative medicinal whiskey permits and emerged a…

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Is it becoming impossible to drive in Paris? 6:51

6d ago6:51

6:51

Buckle up! In this week's show, FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot takes you on a spin to discover driving culture in Paris. The French capital is famous around the world for its beautiful sights and towering monuments, but it also has the reputation of being one of the worst places to drive. Parisian drivers are the first to admit it can be quite a h…

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Molly Tuttle Live from Bourbon & Beyond 2024 42:30

7d ago42:30

42:30

Join us for a live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Bourbon & Beyond 2024! We sit down with the extraordinary bluegrass musician, Molly Tuttle, to discuss her musical journey, creative process, and experiences traveling the globe. In this episode, you'll hear about Molly's influences and how they shaped her unique sound. We discuss her ap…

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Paris neighbourhoods: Discovering marvelous Montmartre 15:29

15d ago15:29

15:29

The hill of Montmartre is the highest point in Paris. The former suburb of the French capital benefited from the freedom of being outside the city limits, making it a playground for artists, libertines and bons vivants. In this edition of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot uncover the dark history behind the wedding cake …

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Andy Frasco - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024 40:34

14d ago40:34

40:34

Andy Frasco joins us to open our live sets at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. We discuss his history and the formation of The U.N. and find out why he loves being on the road. We take a look at his World Saving Podcast and what brought that to be then get into some of the more interesting encounters he has had along the way. Join us to share some bourbon …

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Regenerative Grain Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond with Ian Somerhalder 1:07:04

18d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Ian Somerhalder joins us to talk about the Brother's Bond lineup and their regenerative agriculture processes involved in their latest expressions. Ian unveils the newest label, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, made with regenerative crops. This process has a major ability to improve carbon capture through tried and true grazing practices that have …

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Macarons and Metal - Chef Jackie Joseph 58:12

21d ago58:12

58:12

On this week's episode, we're joined by Chef Jackie Joseph, from JJ Bakes and Food Network's Best Baker in America. We take a look into her history, leaving the mountain town of Prestonsburg, KY on her way to an awesome baking career. Through a few twists and turns, Chef Jackie found a way to become a premier baker, running her shop out of the Omni…

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Are the French happy? 5:16

29d ago5:16

5:16

In this week's show, we focus on a stereotype about the French, backed up by statistics: that they are the world champions of pessimism. That cliché seems to have been turned on its head by the 2024 Olympics, when the notoriously cynical French seemed to turn into a celebratory, fun-loving people. It begs the question: are the French suddenly happy…

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Crafting the Gin Market: Stacey Wade of West End Gin and Nimbus 43:52

28d ago43:52

43:52

We are joined by Stacey Wade, Founder of Nimbus marketing group and Co-Founder of the new gin on the block, West End Gin. This citrus forward dance between a London Dry and Contemporary gin really surprised us with how delicious it is. Join us as we sip gin and tonics and talk about Stacey's journey into a premiere marketing industry and their new …

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France's executive branch: How power is shared at the top 6:46

1M ago6:46

6:46

In the wake of snap parliamentary elections called in June, President Emmanuel Macron took his time naming a prime minister. In this week's show, we take a closer look at how France's political institutions work: what are the respective roles of the president and the prime minister? How is power shared at the top? And does the French President have…

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Maker's Private Selection at Racing Louisville FC 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

We're on the road at Lynn Family Stadium, home to Racing Louisville and Louisville City professional soccer teams. Racing Louisville Head Coach, Bev Yanez, joins us to discuss her road to leading this excellent professional women's team to where they are today and her trip, with men's head coach, Danny Cruz, to Maker's Mark and its Private Selectio…

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From croissants to macarons: France, a pastry lover's paradise 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

France is famous for many things, but one of the first that comes to mind is food. The country boasts hundreds of cheeses, sophisticated dishes and incredible wines, but the cherry on top of French gastronomy is all its delicious desserts. France is a sweet-lover's paradise, with shops full of fabulous pastries at nearly every street corner. Where …

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Life’s a beach: Exploring France's coastline culture 7:19

3M ago7:19

7:19

Pull out your sunscreen, sunglasses and bathing suits, in this week’s show Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula take you to the beach! With its 5,500 kilometers of coastline, France is a beach goers paradise. There is something for everyone, as the mainland is blessed with four distinct coastlines – the North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic …

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Fast, green and convenient: Exploring the ins and outs of France's TGV 7:20

3M ago7:20

7:20

In this week’s episode, climb aboard an institution in France: the TGV. The high-speed bullet train is an important part of the French landscape that’s been connecting the far flung parts of the country for over 40 years. The first journey of a TGV was inaugurated by President Francois Mitterrand in September 1981. Not only was it an industrial fea…

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The ins and outs of 'La Poste': How France's postal service has adapted to change 6:08

4M ago6:08

6:08

This week we take a deep dive into the national institution that is France's postal service. The French are very attached to "La Poste", though they love to complain about it too, and its evolution mirrors changes in society. Come rain or shine, postal workers in their trademark daffodil-yellow vehicles have delivered mail 24/7, making them some of…

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Fun facts and lesser-known secrets about Paris 12:17

4M ago12:17

12:17

When you think of Paris, you probably think of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine or the Mona Lisa. But there's so much more to the capital than its greatest hits. In this edition of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot take you to some of Paris's lesser-known tourist attractions that are definitely worth a visit and fill you in o…

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FRANCE 24 and the public media landscape: Who we are and where we come from 6:35

5M ago6:35

6:35

There is currently a debate in France about reforming the country's public TV and radio stations. We wanted to take this occasion to remind you about who we are and where we come from. Created in 2006, FRANCE 24 is part of a bigger entity called France Medias Monde, along with its international sister radio station RFI and the Arabic-language radio…

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The art of taking a break: Are the French always on vacation? 6:30

5M ago6:30

6:30

In this week’s show, we focus on working life in France, or rather the time that French people take off work. The French have the reputation of being on vacation a lot. Compared to other countries, France is very generous when it comes to annual leave. So what's behind this phenomenon? On top of paid holidays, there are extra days off as well. All …

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Dispatch from the maternity front: What it's like to have a baby in France 7:15

6M ago7:15

7:15

Freshly back from maternity leave, FRANCE 24’s Florence Villeminot shares her insights about having a baby in France. While the number of births in the country is dropping, France remains one of the better performers within the European Union. One of the reasons is its healthcare system, "la Sécurité sociale", which covers the bulk of the cost of h…

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Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo 1:08:09

6M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite ev…

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French farewells: More than just 'au revoir' 6:56

6M ago6:56

6:56

While "au revoir" is the most common way to say goodbye in French, we take a look at some of the other ways to bid farewell. From the regional "boujou", to "salut", to "à toute", we look at the spoken – and written – ways of saying goodbye in France. We also dive into some French traditions, from retirement parties to final farewells.…

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'La France moche': It’s not all châteaux and vineyards! 6:58

6M ago6:58

6:58

Have you heard of "La France moche", or ugly France? In this episode, we discuss how the expression is often used to describe shopping centres on the outskirts of French towns and cities. We also find out how the government wants to beautify these areas, which are particularly popular with French shoppers.…

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Clark Absher of Hatfield Media 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in …

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Off the deep end: France's love of swimming pools 6:56

7M ago6:56

6:56

With more than 3 million private swimming pools, France has more "piscines" than any other nation in Europe. We find out why the sector has been booming for years and how the government is using AI to crack down on illegal pools. We also look into the challenges, benefits and heritage of France's public swimming pools.…

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Cecy Linzey of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company 52:49

7M ago52:49

52:49

We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women's History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including a special bottle of Ethan Almighty. Cecy is challenged to sort her bourbons into Ho…

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All fun and games: France's love of 'les jeux' 7:04

7M ago7:04

7:04

With "les Jeux", or the Olympic Games, just around the corner, we discuss France's love of all sorts of other games, from board games, to video games, to betting... to marbles! We also dive into how the quintessentially French game of pétanque came to be.By FRANCE 24 English

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Live from Bellarmine University Sip & Swish 1:06:59

7M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

We're kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We're featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men's College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the bott…

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French baked goods: Having your 'viennoiserie' and naming it too 6:35

7M ago6:35

6:35

Whether they're called a "chocolatine" or a "pain au chocolat", a "pain au raisin" or an "escargot", French pastries are meant to taste good! In this edition we explore some of the often confusing – and even potentially embarrassing – terms for French baked goods. We also discover how madeleines were not Marcel Proust's initial choice for his famed…

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Abortion rights in France: From crime to Constitution 7:04

7M ago7:04

7:04

From crime to legal right to a “liberté”, or freedom, in the French Constitution, we take a look at the evolution of abortion rights in France. We dive into the major events that led to this historic shift. We discuss the Manifesto of the 343, a turning point legal trial, a 1920s contraception law, and how abortion providers once risked the guillot…

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That's the ticket! From prices to protests, the challenges facing French museums 6:33

8M ago6:33

6:33

As Paris's Louvre raises its prices, and as prior reservations become increasingly common, we take a look at how to make the most of French museums. We also discuss whether they should be free or not, and we discover some quirky spots to visit too.By FRANCE 24 English

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Amour no more: Is France in the midst of a sex recession? 6:59

8M ago6:59

6:59

In this edition we discuss the many reasons why, according to a recent poll, the French are having less sex. We also discuss the roles that abstinence, pornography, mobile phone use, the #MeToo movement, sex education and an increased openness about sex may have on French people's choices in the bedroom.…

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Let's be 'franc': A look inside French wallets 6:35

8M ago6:35

6:35

In this edition we take a look inside "le portefeuille", or wallet, of French people. From the national healthcare card, "la carte vitale", to ID cards, to France's coins and bank notes, we trace the history of these typically French possessions. We also find out about France's oldest institution: la Monnaie de Paris, where coins are still made.…

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France's falling birth rate: To bébé or not to bébé? 7:02

8M ago7:02

7:02

In 2023, only 678,000 babies were born in France. In this edition of French Connections, we delve into the complex web of reasons for this dip in France's birth rate. We discuss pushback against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to fix a "infertility scourge" and demographically "rearm" the nation with babies. We also find out how France remains a b…

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Iconic French fashion: From berets to ballerina flats 6:58

9M ago6:58

6:58

From striped tops, to berets, to ballerina flats, this week on French Connections we discuss which clothes are iconically French. We dive into the history of some of these sartorial splendours, as well as the French origins of the word fashion. We also look to the future and explore what the French school uniform could look like.…

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French forests: Putting down roots 6:34

9M ago6:34

6:34

Into the woods we go on this week's French Connections. Over 30 percent of mainland France is covered by forests. It's the fourth most forested country in Europe. We explore this heritage, why France’s trees are suffering, and how, for some, hugging a tree can do a body good.By FRANCE 24 English

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Everything She Ain't - Singer/Songwriter Hailey Whitters 38:34

1y ago38:34

38:34

Wrapping up our Bourbon and Beyond appearances (minus 1, which we're going to have a rerelease), we welcome Hailey Whitters to the show. Hailey is coming off a 2023 win for Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and is currently nominated for Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year. She shares stories of her hometown…

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Blood Brothers - Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brother's Bond live from Bourbon and Beyond 2023 1:06:14

1y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Continuing our Bourbon and Beyond live shows, this week we're joined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries fame. They have created an excellent product over the last few years as founders of Brother's Bond. Join us as we taste through their lineup and enjoy a great time on the stage. Special guest Rob Dietrich joins us as we wrap up…

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A Father's Son - Singer/Songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr Live from Bourbon and Beyond 45:32

1y ago45:32

45:32

This week we have Stephen Wilson, Jr kick off our Bourbon and Beyond live shows. Stephen hails from Seymour, Indiana, where he grew up training to be an Indiana Golden Gloves finalist. Upon moving to Nashville to study microbiology, Stephen found a special love for songwriting and performing. His debut double album, Son of Dad, released on Septembe…

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The Warchief Bottled in Bond - Actor Graham McTavish of McTavish Spirits and All the Movies and Games You Love 1:05:33

1y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Graham McTavish, a renowned film, television, and voice actor, known for roles in Rambo, The Hobbit, Outlander, The Witcher, and countless other roles, joins us this week to try out his new whiskey, Warchief, from McTavish Spirits. This is a very special episode, featuring a talent for the ages. We discuss the birth of this new whiskey along with G…

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Wine, Bourbon, and French Horns - Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This week we are joined by Dan Callaway of Bardstown Bourbon Company. We talk orchestras, wine, and bourbon as we sample some excellent pours from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Learn why you need to get down to Bardstown on your next bourbon tour! Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us a…

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Superfood Mixers - JD Mitchell and Eric Wentworth of Modica, Unique Liquor and Mocktail Beverages 59:21

1y ago59:21

59:21

This week we're joined by Modica, a superfood cocktail mixer company that is making waves with their variety of mixers. We find out about how this simple business plan grew into a product that is now available in 11 states and growing. Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag…

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Live from Starlight Distillery with Ted Huber, Christian Huber, Blake Huber, and Andrew Jerdonek 1:27:07

1y ago1:27:07

1:27:07

This week, we are live from Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery, in Southern Indiana. We run through an incredible line of bourbons with a great lineup of guests. To begin the show, we welcome Ted Huber, owner of Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery to discuss the history of the farm and business. Next, we welcome his son, Christian Huber to dis…

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Bourbonism - Greg Fischer, Former Mayor of Louisville 59:39

1y ago59:39

59:39

This week we welcome Louisville's Former Mayor, Greg Fischer to the show. He takes us on a journey through "Bourbonism", a venture he headed to mix bourbon with tourism to make Louisville a true destination city. We share some great pours and discuss some of his biggest accomplishments and where he sees the future of our bourbon culture. Full show …

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Colonel PawPaw's Brandy - Brandon O'Daniel of Copper & Kings 1:05:35

1y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

This week we're joined by Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller at Copper & Kings. We sample through an awesome line of brandies and hear the stories of Brandon and the distillery. Brandon gets a new nickname and builds out his perfect brandy playlist. To end the show we try a very special new offering from Copper & Kings. Support the show Please subscr…

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Lighten the Load - Danielle Mann of Rivergreen Cocktails 59:11

1y ago59:11

59:11

Danielle Mann joins us this week to share her story of Rivergreen Cocktails, an amazing assortment of ready-to-drink gin cocktails. We sample the Gimlet, Greyhound, and Bee's Knees while discussing the origins of Rivergreen and her time as an OBGYN physician. Join us for a fun dive into the story behind a rising RTD cocktail. Find Rivergreen Cockta…

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Russ Firkin Diculous - Russ Smith of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company 56:34

1y ago56:34

56:34

We're joined by Russ Smith, aka Russdiculous, to talk about Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. We run through his awesome lineup and talk about his history and wht got him into bourbon. We share a lot of laughs and challenge him to create his team from his labels. Full show notes at firkinpodcast.com Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with…

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Brewing in Bourbon Country - Sam Cruz of Against the Grain Brewery 1:18:39

1y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Sam Cruz pays us a visit from Against the Grain Brewery. We talk about his history and how he became involved in brewing beer. We take a look at what Against the Grain brewery has in its catalog and dive deep into what it's like to be a successful brewery. Sam shares his thoughts on community and what makes a perfect beer for a perfect occasion. Th…

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Coffee and Whiskey - John Wadell of Stave & Bean and Kentucky Peerless 1:10:52

1y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

John Wadell, fonder of Stave and Bean Coffee Company and Single Barrell Curator at Kentucky Peerless joins us to talk coffee and whiskey. John talks about what brought Stave & Bean to be and how his time at Peerless helped to make that possible. We then move into the Peerless line and chat about their DSP 50 designation. We wrap the show with a rou…

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Stay Firkin Buzzed - Tyler Zoller of Louisville Bourbon Buzz 1:13:14

1+ y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Tyler Zoller, from Louisville Bourbon Buzz joins us for some great whiskeys and even brings a couple of his picks for us to try. We talk hardcore music, the straightedge scene, and what it's like being a new dad. He takes us on a journey through what got him into photography and how he feels about the bourbon world. We had such a great time, we had…

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Rum Shots Fired - US Coast Guard Veteran Josh Lipsey 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

58:06

US Coast Guard veteran, Josh Lipsey, joins us for a special Independence Day episode. We enjoy a lineup of Flor De Cana rums and discuss Josh's time in Texas and Florida defending the coast. Join us as we explore the different missions in the Coast Guard, why the Super Bowl and Christmas seem to be the busiest days, and some incredible rums! Pours:…

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