Best Red Wine & Blue Podcasts (2024)

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228 - Getting More Rooted in our History with the Cochrans While Tasting Finger Lakes Wines 1:12:25

16h ago1:12:25

1:12:25

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with great friends, Heidi and Chris Cochran, all the way from Little Falls, New York and taste through three wines from the Finger Lakes Region of New York, in honor of Finger Lakes Wine Month. But wait, we're still technically in the middle of Washington Wine month, too (at lease until tomorrow), so we …

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Episode 131 - My Adventures with Superman Season 2 with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions 2:22:30

4h ago2:22:30

2:22:30

With the second season of My Adventures with Superman concluded, Case and Jmike are once again joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to reflect on it.By The Men of Steel

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Lace Up Your Chucks and Get In The Game 42:46

15m ago42:46

42:46

This episode is family-only as Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda tell us all about their amazing week at the DNC. In fact, they agreed that "amazing" doesn't even begin to capture how exciting and uplifting last week was. The joy was palpable, and we heartily reject a recent New York Times headline that "joy isn't a strategy." Joy IS a strategy. Hope and …

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227 - Floods of Change: Exploring the Geologic History of the Pacific Northwest with Geologist Kevin Pogue 56:34

5d ago56:34

56:34

In todays episode, we're going to school as we sit down with long time Professor of Geology at Whitman College, Kevin Pogue, who walk us through the Missoula Floods, serving up this information from a firehose! Kevin has had a hand in so many of the AVA's in Washington, even working with one of today's sponsors, Rocky Pond and one of next weeks spo…

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Project 2025 & The 800 Pound Gorilla on the Right (with Nancy MacLean) 54:48

30m ago54:48

54:48

Jasmine and Amanda are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, so on this episode, Rachel is co-hosting with Jess Piper. And it's great timing because as of last week, abortion will be on the ballot in her home state of Missouri - something that she and other advocates have been working hard to achieve. They gathered 380,000 signatures, a…

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Episode 130 - Unbreakable with Sophia Ricciardi 59:57

2h ago59:57

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What if you had never been hurt? Never been sick? Would you be hero? Sophia Ricciardi joins Case and Jmike for some analysis of this stealth superhero movie. And make sure you check out the other side of this crossover by checking out Case's appearance on MovieStruck talking about the movie beat by beat: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/m…

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226 - Fermenting Excellence: A Conversation with Brad Binko 43:58

12d ago43:58

43:58

In todays episode, we sit down with long time friend, Brad Binko, winemaker for Eternal Wine and Drink Washington State. Brad has some exciting news to share on this episode as we taste through three of his amazing wines! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #GiveItaTwirl Wines this episode: 2019 Eternal Wine Patience Roussanne ($39 at the winery…

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Women Are The Safety Net (with Jessica Calarco) 46:54

2h ago46:54

46:54

Every week in this political cycle feels like a decade! It’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her VP pick. And if the energy was good before, now it’s downright jubilant. Governor Walz’s free school lunches program in Minnesota is exactly the kind of support we’ve been talking about throughout our Momo…

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225 - Washington Wines & More with the Perry's: A 3D Toast to Wine, Design and Friendship 41:26

6d ago41:26

41:26

In todays episode, we have to work through some issues, mainly Phil forgetting to hit 'record' when we started the episode with our guests, Rich and Jenn Perry from 3D Kitchens by Design! But once we got started again, we DO have a party with them while tasting through 5 wines as we honor the 2nd week of the 2nd Washington Wine Month! #HappyFriday!…

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Triple Down on Hope (with Holli Holliday) 44:40

6d ago44:40

44:40

The energy we’ve been feeling since VP Kamala Harris became the candidate has been undeniable. Jasmine says she hasn’t felt this level of hope since Obama’s campaign in 2008. But the more successful Kamala’s campaign becomes, the more concerned we're getting about extremists resorting to undemocratic tactics. (It wouldn’t be the first time, after a…

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224 - Kicking off the Second Washington Wine Month, Leading up to National Drink White Wine Day 34:54

27d ago34:54

34:54

In todays episode, we kick off the second Washington Wine Month in style as we're sipping on three incredible wines from the Evergreen State! Tune in as we explore the best of Washington wine country and get ready to raise a glass for National Drink White Wine Day this Sunday! Wines this episode: 2022 Browne Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 🥰 2021 S…

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Project 2025? We Have A Plan For That (with Elizabeth Warren) 33:18

11d ago33:18

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Lately there have been so many exciting organizing events on Zoom. And Red Wine & Blue is no exception - just two weeks after our incredibly successful event with Heather Cox Richardson, we held another event to talk about Project 2025… with Senator Elizabeth Warren! Here’s the audio from that call, and if you’d like to watch on video, you can see …

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Episode 129 - Calling Superman (The Board Game!) with Keith Lehtinen 27:41

11d ago27:41

27:41

Did you know that Superman had a board game in the 50s? If Ebay didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have either! Keith Lehtinen joins Case and Jmike for some commentary and game highlights on this relic from a simpler time.By The Men of Steel

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Welcome to Momonomics (with Sondra Goldschein) 54:23

13d ago54:23

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This week, Red Wine & Blue is launching a new campaign called Momonomics. The economy has been on everyone’s mind, and Republicans present it as one of their strongest issues. But we know that Democratic policies like paid childcare and reproductive freedom are what actually help American families. So this week, we’re joined by Sondra Goldschein, t…

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223 - Sip into Summer: Albariño Day Celebration 33:14

20d ago33:14

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Get ready to sip into the sunshine with us as we celebrate the upcoming Albariño Day and Week! In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on two stunning Washington Albariños from the Yakima Valley, both from the fabulous 2022 vintage and both from long time friends of our podcast. Join us as we dive into the crisp, citrusy world of this Spanish …

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We’re in our Coconut Era (with Sam Schwartz) 48:06

1M ago48:06

48:06

Over the weekend, President Joe Biden announced that he would be stepping down as the nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. We’ve had every reaction imaginable: excitement, appreciation for Biden's great work, fear over the racist and sexist attacks that are already coming, and everything in between. But despite our anxieties we are en…

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Episode 128 - Tommy Oliver: The Superman of Power Rangers with Nic Woolfe 1:22:52

25d ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are teenagers with attitude! Nic Woolfe is back to chat about arguably the greatest Power Ranger of them all, Tommy Oliver!By The Men of Steel

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222 - Sip Sustainably: A Conversation with Dan Petroski of Massican 58:55

29d ago58:55

58:55

In todays episode, we're visiting with Napa winemaker, and Massican Founder, Dan Petroski, while tasting through four of their amazing white wines while we learn about some of the Italian grape variatels they feature in their wines. This episode also includes another segment of our Wine Time Fridays Charity Sips, this time spotlighting Napa Green. …

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What Is Project 2025? (with Heather Cox Richardson) 53:59

1M ago53:59

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On a Monday night in the middle of summer, hundreds of thousands of people watched a virtual event where a historian spoke about a 900-page Republican playbook. It sounds like some DC-based strategist’s dream, but it was just another day at Red Wine & Blue! This past Monday July 15th, Heather Cox Richardson joined us to talk about Project 2025, and…

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The Opposite of Violence Isn’t Silence (with Scott Anderson) 49:24

1M ago49:24

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This week we’re joined by one of our favorite guest hosts, political strategist Jess McIntosh. You know what they say… come to discuss the electoral process, stay to discuss the latest shocking thing to hit our newsfeeds. Jess, Amanda and Jasmine discuss the events of the weekend, the recent increase in political violence and violent rhetoric, and …

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221 - From Old World Elegance to New World Opulence: The Chardonnay Journey 27:29

1M ago27:29

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In todays episode, Shelley and Phil dive back into the old world vs new world wines, in this case, Chardonnay as a part of our Wine Time Fridays series. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #Cheersing Click HERE to visit our Wine Time Fridays Series page. Wines this episode: 2019 Mira Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay ($55 at Wine Library) 🤩 We last featured Mi…

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Politics Is Self Care (with Emily Amick) 53:21

1M ago53:21

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We’re all still recovering from last week’s debate and what it means for the election, but like we said in our last episode, the stakes have not changed. There’s Project 2025, the right-wing plan to overturn democracy in America. There’s the constant attacks on reproductive rights. There’s even Mark Robinson, the MAGA candidate for governor in Nort…

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220 - Sampling 7 Paso Robles Wines from Sampl! 37:33

1M ago37:33

37:33

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil were up against the wall, painted into a corner, between a rock and a hard spot and on the horns of a dilemma, as well as any other cliché that you can think of because they recorded just moments before it published! But this episode is SO fun as we get to sample SEVEN wines from Paso Robles through the Sampl win…

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It’s Dictatorship or Democracy (with Daria Dawson) 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

The past week has been tough. The presidential debate did not exactly go as we hoped. The Supreme Court ruled that Trump has absolute immunity for “official acts” as President. But all of that only makes the election in November more crucial. The choice is literally between a dictatorship and a democracy, and it’s essential that we encourage everyo…

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219 - Idaho Wine Month, Week 4: A Red, White & Blue Jubilee! 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

In todays episode, we have set out to put a bow on Idaho Wine Month 2024 by tasting a very patriotic lineup of red, white and blue wines in honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday here in the states. During this episode we'll be talking about the do's and do NOT's of visiting tasting rooms as well as some off the beaten path wines to try this sum…

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Episode 127 - The Famous Studios Superman Shorts with Anthony Desiato 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

The back half of the classic Superman shorts suffered from a drop in budget and a restructuring of the studio working on it. To look at these lesser cousins to the stellar Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons, Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite podcast) joins Case and Jmike for a conversation on the less notable but still... Famous... Superman …

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Don't Underestimate Kids (with Pride and Less Prejudice) 49:05

2M ago49:05

49:05

This is our last episode of June, so before Pride Month is over, we wanted to talk to some more Troublemakers who are doing great work supporting the LGBTQ community. Amanda got the chance to sit down with Lisa and Dani with Pride & Less Prejudice, an organization that provides inclusive books to classrooms to help students and teachers to “Read ou…

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218 - Idaho Wine Month, Week 3: Jed Glavin - The Mind Behind Split Rail Winery 56:27

2M ago56:27

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In todays episode, we sit down with Split Rail Winery owner and winemaker, Jed Glavin, as we taste through four of their wines. This the third week of Idaho Wine Month and these wines represent some of the best wines you'll find in Idaho! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #BottleOfBeast #TacosDeLengua Wines this episode: 2023 Split Rail White …

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Keep The Song Going (with Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead) 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

This week’s episode is coming out on Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. But before we can get to our discussion about it (including how JD Vance recently introduced a “Dismantle DEI” bill to roll back Biden’s diversity programs), it seems there’s always more reproductive healthcare news to talk abou…

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217- Idaho Wine Month Week 2 with an Old Friend Named Rivaura 25:20

2M ago25:20

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In this episode, we dive into some Idaho wine history as we taste through a well-known Chardonnay along with an Idaho Grenache from our friends at Rivaura Estate Winery, on the second Friday of Idaho Wine Month. Grab a bottle, pour a glass, sit back and enjoy! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode: 2022 Sonoma -Cutrer Chardonnay…

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Episode 126 - The Fleischer Superman Shorts with Brendan and Nick Connors 1:23:38

2M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

For many, the Fleischer Studios produced Superman Animated Shorts are the classic depiction of the Man of Steel and it's about time we talked about them. For this conversation, Case and Jmike are joined by Brendan and Nick Connors from the City of Supers podcast.By The Men of Steel

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What's Freer Than A Rainbow? (with Vanessa Joy) 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

It’s June, which means it’s Pride Month! Whether we’re standing up for birth control, libraries, diversity and inclusion, or trans rights, it’s all the same fight against extremism. Right-wing leaders like Ron DeSantis might try banning rainbow lights on bridges this month by calling it “Freedom Summer,” but what’s more free than a beautiful rainbo…

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216 - Cara & Keelan Dickson with Rosemary Manor Kicking Off Idaho Wine Month 1:54:42

2M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Cara & Keelan Dickson with Rosemary Manor, a winery making wine in the most unlikely area, Post Falls, Idaho. This is truly a Boutique Winery continuing the family business, hoping their children will do the same. This is a fascinating conversation. They are making limited quantities but worth the pur…

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We CAN Handle The Truth (with Stefanie Feldman and Greg Jackson) 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

Whether we’re talking about the devastating consequences of abortion bans or the legitimacy of Trump’s criminal trial, there are too many people in this country who can’t seem to handle the truth. Stories like that of Ryan and Jess Hamilton, who couldn’t get medical care in Texas after a miscarriage, might be difficult to read but that doesn’t make…

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215 - Putting a Bow on Oregon Wine Month 2024 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

In this episode, we put a bow on Oregon Wine Month by featuring a Pinot Noir from Chehalem we picked up at Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, one of our newest sponsors! It's been a month of delicious Oregon Pinot Noir's and fine Shiraz's. For the first time in seven weeks, there is no guest, it's just Shelley and Phil! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersin…

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Episode 125 - Superhero as Product with Birk O'Halloran from Iconic Wines 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Going back to the earliest days of the medium, superheroes have been used to sell you stuff. For a conversation about the commerce of superheroes, Case and Jmike are joined by Birk O'Halloran from pop art themed wine brand Iconic Wines.By The Men of Steel

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Taking the Ick out of Politics (with Sarah McCammon) 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

When we hear news like Nikki Haley changing her tune and endorsing Trump, there’s no denying that politics can feel icky. But we have the power to make our voices heard - not just at the ballot box, but by reaching out to our representatives between elections too. This week, Amanda and Rachel sat down with NPR reporter Sarah McCammon to learn more …

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214 - Marquee Wines, Marquis Style: Luke Marquis and the Legacy of Mollydooker 1:29:15

3M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

In this episode we're talking to the right-handed Blue Eyed Boy, Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Manager for Mollydooker, one of Shelley and Phil's all time favorite producers and where wine goes to have fun. From the visual of Mollydooker, to the smell and to the taste, Mollydooker is a making exquisite wines while creating a culture of fun. #Happy…

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You Messed with the Wrong Mom (with Ronna Dewey, Diane Taylor, and Mandy Mynhier) 49:15

3M ago49:15

49:15

Mother’s Day may have been last week, but we’re celebrating moms all throughout May in what we call our “month of moms.” And unlike NFL kicker Harrison Butker said at his recent commencement speech, we know women deserve options: to work, to not work, to have kids, to not have kids, and most of all to make those choices for ourselves. No politician…

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213 - From Founding Vision to Future: Matthew Russell with Patricia Green Cellars 58:52

3M ago58:52

58:52

In this episode we continue to honor Oregon Wine Month by featuring Patricia Green Cellars with associate winemaker, Matthew Russell, and four of their wines. Oregon is very well known for making beautiful Pinot Noirs, and we'll taste three of them on this episode, but we lead off with an amazing Estate Chardonnay that will knock your socks off! #H…

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Episode 124 - Evil Supermen! with Dylan J. Schlender 1:17:52

4M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!By The Men of Steel

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Deconstructing the Suburbs (with Benjamin Herold) 48:07

4M ago48:07

48:07

This week, our hosts share stories about how they celebrated Mother's Day. But Republican Katie Britt had another idea about how we can celebrate Mother's Day - with a "mommy database" for the government to track who is pregnant. We'd rather have affordable childcare, universal pre-K, healthcare, or really anything other than giving extremists our …

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212 - Fishing for Flavors we find the Catch of the Day with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea 1:02:30

3M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

The ever so popular Copper River Salmon are beginning to run! In this weeks episode, we're getting a masterclass in fishing and crabbing in Alaska with Sena Wheeler from Sena Sea as she walks us through their process of catching and shipping over some crab cakes and, you guessed it, Copper River Salmon! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #Pulmo…

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There Aren't Two Sides To Democracy (with Jen Psaki) 51:25

4M ago51:25

51:25

This week we're excited to be joined by the one and only Jen Psaki! Jen isn’t just a former White House Press Secretary, she’s also the host of Inside With Jen Psaki and the author of a new book called Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. Jen sat down with Rachel and Jasmine last month to talk about what it was like to work …

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Legendary - Caraval Series 38:02

4M ago38:02

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Embark on an enchanting journey with us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of Stephanie Garber's "Legendary." In this episode, we dissect the intricate layers of this spellbinding sequel, where reality blurs with fantasy and secrets lurk beneath every mask. Join our discussion as we unravel the mysteries of Caraval, exploring its lush landscape…

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211 - Protecting Your Wine Babies & Liquid Assets with Fly With Wine CEO, Ron Scharman 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

In this weeks episode we welcome BACK Shelley, from her two week hiatus, as well as welcome Fly With Wine CEO, Ron Scharman. Ron tells the exciting story of Fly with Wine while we taste a delicious Pinot Noir from Patricia Green Cellars to kick off Oregon Wine month. We may even quickly taste a Sauvignon Blanc because today is Sauvignon Blanc Day! …

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A Toast to Canines & Courage (with Jotaka Eaddy) 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

Amanda’s back this week and we’re so happy to have the gang all back together again. We’re less happy about the news… from Republican governor Kristi Noem killing her family’s puppy to the Supreme Court debating whether hospitals are obligated to save pregnant women’s lives, it’s been a rough week. But it’s not all doom and gloom, because after tha…

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210 - Breaking Down Barriers in the Wine World with MJ Towler 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

For the second time in two weeks, we go without Shelley (which may explain the few added expletives), but the show must go on. And go on we do with MJ "Love, peace and hot grease" Towler! Many people know MJ because of The Black Guy Wine Experience podcast but has recently rebranded to the Beats Vines and Life podcast. In this episode we talk brand…

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Truth Tellers In The Room (with Asha Dahya) 43:48

4M ago43:48

43:48

This week, we’re talking about repro. Again. Because somehow politicians and pundits still don’t understand that it’s not just about abortion – although abortion rights are critical. It’s also about birth control, IVF, and all of the other potentially life-saving procedures that are on the chopping block this year. Some of us may have been surprise…

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Episode 123 - Superman: The Dominus Effect with Grant Richter 1:23:45

4M ago1:23:45

1:23:45

In the wake of the, at the time, unpopular “Electric Blue” era of Superman, we were presented four EXTREMELY classic takes on Superman. From the Truth, Justice, and Hope podcast, Grant Richter joins Case and Jmike to talk about “The Dominus Effect”.By The Men of Steel

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