Best Okanagan Valley Podcasts (2024)

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Angelic Wines with Shay Code 1:11:37

1d ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This is one of those super-sized podcasts with a lot of info in a great conversation with Shay Code, owner and winemaker at his winery Code Wines in Okanagan Falls, BC. Perched at the base of Peach Cliff above the town, Code Wines occupies an extraordina…

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Do People in Ontario Really Like BC Wine? Jenn Carleton knows... 51:19

8d ago51:19

51:19

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Jennifer Carleton joins me on the podcast this week. She has a unique perspective on Canadian wine because she travels regularly between Ontario and BC and hears all about what each provinces says about the other's wines. Jenn is extremely well-spoken an…

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Chapter 14 - Special Relationships, Earthly and Human 48:14

10d ago48:14

48:14

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 14 - Special Relationships, Earthly and Human. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron…

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AMA The Questions Episode 53:39

16d ago53:39

53:39

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . In a bid to learn more about each other, Jess and I get into the serious questions about wine and life. Now, you can have your chance! Ask us anything! You must have questions about wine in Canada and now you can ask us! Or tell us about your most amazin…

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Blind Tasting with Tonia McArthur 40:38

23d ago40:38

40:38

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Tonia McArthur rejoins me for a great conversation, this time in the Sipster's studio instead of at a noisy coffee shop. We talk about her recent appearance in the new Sipster's Pocket Guide to 50 More Must-Try BC Wines Volume 3 while I blind her on a my…

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Chapter 13 - Observation and Experience 27:59

25d ago27:59

27:59

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 13 - Observation and Experience. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon…

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We're F&$@3D - The State of BC's Vineyards with Christopher Mark 55:16

30d ago55:16

55:16

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Christopher Mark from Vintality Tech Inc. joins me on the podcast this week. We talk about all things vineyards in this one, which is a hot topic among more than just wine enthusiasts these days. Everyone seems to have heard that BC's interior has had it…

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Chapter 12 - Origin of Separation 41:03

1M ago41:03

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 12 - Origin of Separation. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/c…

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Singalong with Jess and Luke 46:59

1M ago46:59

46:59

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week on the podcast, Jessie Hopwood returns for a visit to catch up and talk about the state of BC’s wine industry after a crazy winter. We'll catch up with why there haven't been any podcasts lately, how to get into the wine industry, and why you s…

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Chapter 11 - Free Will and Willingness 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 11 - Free Will and Willingness. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.…

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Chapter 10 - Use and Understanding 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 10 - Use and Understanding. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/…

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Chapter 9 - The Prodigal’s Return, Part 2 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 9 - The Prodigal’s Return, Part 2. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patre…

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Chapter 9 - The Prodigal’s Return, Part 1 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 9 - The Prodigal’s Return, Part 1. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patre…

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Chapter 8 - The Separation from the Body 33:38

3M ago33:38

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 8 - The Separation from the Body. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreo…

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Chapter 7 - Withholding 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 7 - Withholding. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforre…

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Chapter 6 - Forgiveness/Joining 36:47

4M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 6 - Forgiveness/Joining. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/che…

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The Sippie Awards 2024 Winners 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . It’s the first annual SIPPIE AWARDS and here are the WINNERS! Modelled after the BC LG awards, the Sippies are my way of telling you about all kinds of Canadian wines. I’ve written about some of them but there are often others that I can’t include in my …

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Chapter 5 - Relationship 39:28

5M ago39:28

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 5 - Relationship. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforr…

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It's the 2024 Sippie Awards Honourable Mentions 34:34

5M ago34:34

34:34

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Here's a little bit of fun to start off the podcast in 2024. It's the first annual SIPPIE AWARDS!! Modelled after the BC LG awards, the Sippies are my way of telling you about all kinds of Canadian wines. I've written about some of them but there are oft…

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Chapter 4 - Love’s Equity 40:47

5M ago40:47

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 4 - Love’s Equity. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylfor…

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Chapter 3 - The First Lesson 35:21

6M ago35:21

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 3 - The First Lesson. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cheryl…

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Chapter 2 - What Love Is 40:46

6M ago40:46

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 2 - What Love Is. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforr…

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Canadian Wine with Ann Sperling 1:11:49

6M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week’s podcast features Ann Sperling, a legendary wine maker from BC who has been in Ontario now for many years. She has a long family history in BC and is the great-granddaughter of Giovanni Casorso, who is (if we need one) the real father of BC’s …

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Crushing It Niagara Style with Graham Rennie and Matt Loney 1:02:19

6M ago1:02:19

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . You will hear 2 other voices on this week’s podcast and those will be of Graham Rennie and Matt Loney. Graham is the found of The Niagara Custom Crush Studio in Vineland, Ontario and Matt Loney is the General Manager. They are innovative and pushing the …

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Chapter 1 - A Course of Love 39:43

6M ago39:43

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Chapter 1, A Course of Love. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylf…

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Chilling with Sue-Ann Staff, Part 2 34:23

7M ago34:23

34:23

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Want some history? How about finding out what American outlaw Jesse James did to leave his mark on the Staff family property. This is part 2 of my conversation with Sue-Ann Staff of Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery in Jordan, Ontario. Order your Sipster's Poc…

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The Prelude 51:11

7M ago51:11

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the The Prelude. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest We would …

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Chilling with Sue-Ann Staff, Part 1 55:43

7M ago55:43

55:43

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This is the second podcast that I recorded while travelling in Ontario. The voice you heard at the beginning belongs to Sue-Ann Staff, from Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery located south of Jordan, Ontario on the top of the escarpment. Sue-Ann was such a bund…

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Introduction 24:31

7M ago24:31

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Introduction. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest We would…

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On Seven Vineyards in Niagara on the Lake 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Vittorio de Stafano from On Seven Estate Winery joins me in this conversation about starting a super-premium winery with a focused portfolio build on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. His Chardonnay left me utterly speechless when tasting it for the first time …

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Catching up with Noelle Starzynski 59:54

7M ago59:54

59:54

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Noelle Starzynski, wine marketer extraordinaire, joins me on the podcast this week. She is perhaps best known for her work with Lakeside Cellars in Osoyoos, BC where she has been working for the past 5 years helping to build their brand and hospitality p…

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Forward 35:49

7M ago35:49

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at the Forward. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest We would love…

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Discussion 36:55

8M ago36:55

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club discusses their thoughts and feelings on reaching the end of the book. Next episode we will be restarting the book! Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You ma…

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Full of Rigour and Whimsy 58:09

8M ago58:09

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This is the defacto Part 2 of my previous episode with Jess Hopwood from Farm to Glass Wine Tours. In this podcast, you will hear the voices of Jody and Costa Gavaris from Rigour and Whimsy Winery in Okanagan Falls, along with Jess and I as we taste thro…

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Dialogue Unveiled 45:51

8M ago45:51

45:51

In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Dialogue Unveiled. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest We woul…

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Join the Club - Carl Boucher is here! 1:10:26

8M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This might be get loud. Do not adjust your devices. This is what real enthusiasm for wine sounds like. Carl and his wife Mira are partnered in running Carl's Wine Club. Carl joined me recently in the Sipster's studio for a chat about Canadian wine. He's …

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Addendum - Learning in the Time of Christ 36:04

8M ago36:04

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Addendum, Learning in the Time of Christ. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.co…

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Getting Busy in Season 2! 29:30

9M ago29:30

29:30

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . The fall is always a busy time in the industry and even though I no longer work in the cellars as part of the harvest, I am still busy busy busy. I'm kicking off the second season of The Sipster's Wine Podcast with tons of announcements! PLUS! You will g…

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Episode 83 - Fall Feels 1:12:10

9M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry. Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also …

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Epilogue - A Note on Being 32:50

9M ago32:50

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Epilogue, A Note on Being. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest…

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Day 40 - Who You Are to Me 33:18

10M ago33:18

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Day 40 - Who You Are to Me. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforres…

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When Wineries Don't Get It Right 37:54

10M ago37:54

37:54

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . You never know who you're going to meet when you work at a winery. This is a recent conversation with Kaila Kliewer, formerly a wine sales professional on the coast with a background in hospitality, who I actually met 10 years ago! (That's a good story t…

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Day 39 - Who Am I to You 57:30

10M ago57:30

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Day 39 - Who Am I to You. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest …

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Wildfires and Gratitude 12:05

10M ago12:05

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This is a different episode, recorded within the smoke-filled Okanagan Valley. It has not been an easy time here lately and this podcast is a little window into that time when smoke clogs the valley and fires dominate the news. Some of the links mentione…

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That One Time in a Tesla 1:01:05

10M ago1:01:05

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . If it’s one thing I’ve learned from my years of producing a podcast, it’s that I can plan anything I want to, with as much detail and precision as I am capable of, but in the end the results are usually out of my control. I don’t have a journalism backgr…

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Day 38 - Who Am I 16:35

10M ago16:35

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Day 38 - Who Am I. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest We woul…

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The Other One with Laura Milnes 43:19

11M ago43:19

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . *If you haven't yet, you should probably listen to Part 1 of this conversation first.* I first met Laura in early 2018, I believe through social media (although it was a bit of a blurry time in my life at that point so I might be wrong). In any case, we …

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The One with Laura Milnes 36:45

11M ago36:45

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . I first met Laura in early 2018, I believe through social media (although it was a bit of a blurry time in my life at that point so I might be wrong). In any case, we spent the afternoon chatting about wine and looking at the lake in the warm spring sun.…

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Day 37 - A New Idea of God 53:31

11M ago53:31

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In this episode of A Course of Love with Cheryl Forrest, the book club is looking at Day 37, A New Idea of God. Get your copy of a Course of Love by Mari Perron here: https://amzn.to/3VoF2Lv You can also get Cheryl's book, Just for Today, here: https://amzn.to/3Xr375R You may support this podcast by becoming a Patron here: patreon.com/cherylforrest…

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The One With Eagles in the Distance 40:54

11M ago40:54

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . It's another flashback episode this week featuring Steve Venables from Forbidden Fruit Winery in the Similkameen Valley. This is a slightly ASMR interview since it was recorded outside in February on a beautiful day while sitting near the banks of the mi…

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