Best Scala Love Podcasts (2024)

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Spoiler Alert! 1:01:10

14h ago1:01:10

1:01:10

This week, we look at some of the greatest late-season spoilers in baseball history who ruined the postseason dreams of their rivals, as well as some of 2024's potential spoilers waiting in the wings! Plus: Carl digs into how much WAR matters in the MVP race, the weird catcher who was giving up signs, the first righty splash hit, and more! ⚾ Put Me…

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Media on the Mound (with Brian Scala) 1:00:22

2d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Author Brian Scala joins the pod to talk about his work and the impact baseball has had on the media landscape. Plus: Aaron Judge's cartoonish slump, the debate over fastballs being too fast, and Carl presents a pair of Mets who had "Holy Shit" seasons! ⁠Brian's website can be found here⁠, and his new book ⁠"Core Memories" is available September 17…

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Playoff Picture Parity / Over the Hill 59:47

9d ago59:47

59:47

As we approach the final month of the season, we look at the current postseason picture and how it might have shaped up differently in the past. Plus, a deep dive into Rich Hill and some other "old" ballplayers, continued White Sox suck coverage, the AL Cy Young debate, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and …

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Riding Off Into the Sunset 54:19

21d ago54:19

54:19

Imagine playing for years as a professional baseball player, only to retire and imagine your real dream as a full-time photographer! This week we look into the guys who had exciting careers after their playing days ended. Plus, Matt recaps his Chicago adventure and Carl presents a pioneering Holy Shit season! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podca…

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August 2024 on EHFM: 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival Coverage 1:37:22

26d ago1:37:22

1:37:22

This month's Cinetopia team, Amanda Rogers, Garry Arnot (Cinema Perspective), and Clara Strachan, cover the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, with reviews of the films, THE OUTRUN (dir Nora Fingscheidt) , SING SING (dir Greg Kwedar), BLACK DOG (dir. Guan Hu), and LOLLIPOP (dir Daisy-May Hudson). Amanda sits down with the director and prod…

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Replay Review: Baseball Boo-Boos 39:40

24d ago39:40

39:40

Originally aired exactly one year ago, here's our episode on baseball injuries to tide you over until our next new pod! ~~~ We dig in to the history of ailments on the diamond, some of the weirdest afflictions players have suffered, and the most consequential injuries and biggest comebacks the game has ever seen! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball p…

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Bad Managers 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

I hardly know hers! Thanks to the legacy of Pedro Grifol, we're talking about some of the worst and shortest-tenured managers in baseball history. Plus, a suspension-worthy slur, a badass catch in the park, a new venue for the game, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Qua…

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Second Half Stumbles 54:53

1M ago54:53

54:53

We're taking a gander at some of the worst second half and end-of-season performances in the history of baseball! Plus, Snell's no-hitter, Leyland's retired number, the White Sox making history, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠. Edited and pro…

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Night of the Living Deadline 53:16

2M ago53:16

53:16

We are back to take a deep dive into the trade deadline - the weird trades, the good trades, and every trade in between! Plus, our take on the Skubal drama, Paul Skenes no-hitter, a car jacker, and a Holy Shit Season eclipsed by the greatest season ever! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music i…

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July 2024 on EHFM: KINDS of KINDNESS, HUNDREDS of BEAVERS and THE BIKERIDERS reviews plus an interview with Edinburgh International Film Festival's Director, Paul Ridd, and Festival Producer, Emma Boa 1:23:20

2M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

For our July Cinetopia show, Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers and show regular Garry Arnot from Cinema Perspecive reviews of KINDS OF KINDNESS, HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, and THE BIKERIDERS. The team also discuss the programme launch of the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, plus an interview with Festival CEO & Director, Paul Ridd, and Festival Produc…

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The Aww Star Game 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

It's our All Star Week Special! In honor of the best in baseball getting together for the Midsummer Classic, we take a look at some of the worst All Star Games ever played, and rundown objectively the least-deserving All Stars of all time! Plus, big shoe news, immaculate innings, OMG, and more! We will be off next week! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a bas…

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Why are we still watching? 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

This week we break down all the reasons to keep watching your favorite baseball team even when the season is past salvaging. Plus, a look at the All Star roster and the major snubs, other fun baseball news, furries, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Bac…

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Dingers of the Dead 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

With the recent success of the Mets and Astros, we ask when exactly is a season dead, and what are some of the craziest climbs in baseball history? Plus, a modern miracle has a "Holy Shit Season" and the Home Run Derby gets a shakeup! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack…

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Pastime Palaces 35:38

3M ago35:38

35:38

Matt's wife Ashley Kok joins the show as fill-in co-host as we look at the history of ballparks - where they came from and how they evolved over time. Plus, a baseball-related contract killer strikes in England, a pirate tries to meet the Pirates, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme musi…

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June 2024 on EHFM: Sheffield Doc/Fest Coverage plus interviews with Inma De Reyes and Duncan Cowles 1:56:28

3M ago1:56:28

1:56:28

On our June edition 2024 of the Cinetopia Radio show, Amanda from Cinetopia and show regular, Clara Strachan,cover this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest, reviewing the documentary films DEVO and ETERNAL YOU, and many more from the UK’s leading documentary festival. Plus Clara sits down with Inma de Reyes, director of The Boyand the Suit of Lights and Aman…

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Zack Hample: Baseball Bastard 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

This week we cover controversial "ballhawk" Zack Hample and try to figure out what his deal is. Plus, more gambling news, getting "Abreu'ed", and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠. Edited and produced by Matt Coggins / Arctic Sounds. For more, chec…

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Lord I Was Born a Gamblin' Fan 53:06

3M ago53:06

53:06

In light of the recent controversies around sports betting, we take a look at baseball's history and current troubled relationship with gambling. Plus, a new chapter in "Holy Shit Seasons," a recap of the London Series, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat…

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Do the Borat Voice (with Katie Mizell) 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Carl is joined by guest host (and his wife) Katie Mizell (Cheap Smut podcast) to talk about being married to a baseball fanatic and to take a deep dive into out queer pro baseball players throughout history in honor of Pride Month! Plus, we say goodbye to Angel Hernandez, hello to Negro League stats, "what the hell" to gambling, and more! ⚾ Put Me …

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500: Richard Sanford and the Hot Tub Time Machine Wine Fermenters 1:57:54

3M ago1:57:54

1:57:54

Richard Sanford co-founded the Sanford and Benedict Winery and planted the Sanford and Benedict Vineyard. He founded the Sanford Winery, and he also founded the Alma Rosa Winery, all in Santa Barbara County, California. Richard discusses his sailing career, working in the merchant marine, racing boats recreationally, and as an officer in the United…

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Royally Rogue Rebuild 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

We're tackling the subject of rebuilds - what they entail, how long they take, and some of the most successful in recent years - before diving in on one current rebuild we think just might be due to a cheating conspiracy! Plus, Carl presents us our first chapter of "Holy Shit Seasons!" and we look at the news on Acuña's injury. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! …

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Toxic Defenders 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

We're back with a discussion about toxicity in baseball fandom - why people are so mad, how the internet plays into the anger, and what good it's doing us or our teams. We also dig into infamous Mets anti-fan Frank "The Tank" Fleming and real fan Max "Rally Pimp" Wiener! Plus, another culprit in the Ippei gambling scandal, StatCast Bat Tracker, sti…

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May 2024 on EHFM: CHALLENGERS, LA CHIMERA, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, and SLOW Film Reviews. 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

This month Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers was joined by Edinburgh-based film academic, Kat Zabecka, a new contributor to our show to review 4 new release films currently out in cinemas across the UK and beyond. Running order: 11:52 - Challengers directed by Luca Guadagnino and staring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist 26:3- La Chimera directed by Al…

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Replay Review: The Losers 1:31:55

4M ago1:31:55

1:31:55

We're off again this week, so on rebroadcast is our saga from earlier this season profiling the 1899 Cleveland Spiders - now in one complete episode! If you thought some teams were bad this year, get a load of these losers! We'll be back next week! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠…

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499: David Rafanelli on Four Generations Making Wine in California 1:20:40

4M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

David Rafanelli and his family own the A. Rafanelli Winery in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California. David relates the story of his Italian grandmother arriving in California in 1903, and beginning to make homemade wine in San Francisco. He explains how the family bought farm land in the Dry Creek Valley in the 1920s, thus beginning a 1…

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Popup Potpourri II 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

This week we're once again digging into the random little stories from around the baseball world, such as: the Arraez trade, the Arizona bee man, a looming MiLB monopoly, Scherzer's umpire ideas, replaceable pitchers, and more! Plus, we give a brief state of the season as we hit the one month mark. Next week we're taking a lil breakie but we'll be …

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Community Curveballs 59:05

5M ago59:05

59:05

Inspired by moves from the Athletics and the NHL's Coyotes, we took a look into the history of baseball teams relocation from one city to another and how it affected the community! Plus, the latest on uniform-gate and the Twins' rally sausage! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Qu…

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Replay Review: Undoing the Umpire 50:56

5M ago50:56

50:56

We're taking some time off this week, so please enjoy this appropriately timed rerun of our episode profiling the baseball umpire!

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The Year of the Rookie 1:13:25

5M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

In light of 2024's exciting rookie class, we took a look at some of the best and worst rookie seasons in baseball history! Plus, closing the book on the Ippei gambling story, Bad Bunny's agency in trouble, MLB losing TV deals, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Qua…

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APRIL 2024 of EHFM: CIVIL WAR, MONKEY MAN, EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING 1:20:39

5M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

On our April show Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers and show regular, Clara Strachan, review Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR, Dev Patel's MONKEY MAN, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (spoiler alert!), and Simon Chamber's documentary, MUCH ADO ABOUT DYINGRun of Show - 3:40 - CIVIL WAR31:30 - MONKEY MAN39:30 - EVIL DOES NOT EXIST58:05 - MUCH ADO ABOUT DYING…

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Brand-New Ballparks and Bites! 1:01:54

5M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

It's our favorite tradition - the rundown of everything new coming to major league parks this season! We dig in to the stadium upgrades, beer gardens, and (of course) THE FOOD! Plus, the A's move upstate, KC says no to a new stadium, the TJ epidemic, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme m…

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Diamond Divinations, Part 2 42:57

6M ago42:57

42:57

Our season preview continues as we dive into projections for the league: who's going to win their division, make the playoffs, and face off in the World Series! Plus, a look at some new rules in the MLB, a recap of the first weekend of games and a little bit of drama on the basepaths! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins…

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Diamond Divinations, Part 1 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

The 2024 MLB season is upon us and to celebrate we are looking at the top projected players in the league, potential award winners, and everything possible in the greatest sport this year! Plus, a rundown of the Shohei/Ippei gambling scandal and a look into what's going on with the MLBPA. Next week, we'll be tackling projections for the standings, …

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Global Groundballs 59:46

6M ago59:46

59:46

This week the team looks into the Seoul Series and MLB's World Tour, going back to the origins of international regular-season baseball. Plus, we look back on our predictions for the 2023 season, run a simulation for 2024, chat about the unfortunate JD Davis debacle, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Car…

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March 2024: Dune Part II & Do Not Expect Too Much from The End of the World Reviews, plus Glasgow Film Festival 2024 Coverage and Interview with John Archer, Director of Janey 1:57:59

6M ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Our March episode is maybe our most film-packed episode yet! We review big cinema releases, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part II and Radu Jude’s Don’t Expect Too Much from The End of the World, both out in cinemas this month. Plus we give our full coverage of this year’s Glasgow Film Festival 2024 including a review of Tummy Monster, La Chimera, and an…

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Replay Review: Our 2023 Predictions 1:14:07

6M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

We're taking a week off to prep for the new season, so this week please enjoy our takes from the 2023 season. Some bad, some good, all mostly hilarious! Originally broadcast as episodes 7 & 8 in March / April 2023. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠⁠. Edit…

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Popup Potpourri 56:52

7M ago56:52

56:52

It's a bit of a random episode as we navigate a ton of headlines and discussions in the lead up to the 2024 season! Topics include: dollar dog night, the future of contracts, expansion, jersey numbers, standing, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quack Quack Seat Back⁠⁠⁠…

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I Wanna Get Free (Agency) 59:32

7M ago59:32

59:32

With Cody Bellinger signing an underwhelming deal and fellow Scott Boras client Blake Snell still holding out weeks into Spring Training, we decided to dive into the mechanics of MLB free agency and the trials and tribulations that brought us here. Plus: Illinois Gov puts the kibosh on stadium handouts, the pants shortage, a mysterious statue, and …

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Cavedweller, from 0 to 100,000+ listeners, a music artist that didn't give up ep32 34:11

7M ago34:11

34:11

Cavedweller is a music producer and live performer from Geelong, Australia. We catch up with him from where we left off since our first talk. From having barely anyone listening to his music, to now having 100,000+ listeners on all streaming platforms. He has just released his debut album called "Formations." We take a deep dive and get to know the…

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Swingin' in Style 1:02:12

7M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In light of the hubbub surrounding the ugly new Nike uniforms adorning our beloved players this season, we take a deep-dive into the history of the baseball uniform and how it came to be! Plus, Manfred's retirement, Boras's war, an inspirational college player, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mize…

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February on EHFM: AMERICAN FICTION, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and OCCUPIED CITY plus an interview with Martin Benchimol, director of THE CASTLE 1:38:12

7M ago1:38:12

1:38:12

On our February edition of the Cinetopia Show, our team Amanda Rogers, Simon Bowie, and Garry Arnot, preview the IberoDocs Film Festival and Glasgow Film Festival plus review the recent films AMERICAN FICTION, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and OCCUPIED CITY. Amanda also sits down with the director of THE CASTLE, Martin Benchimol, to discuss his award winni…

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Spring Fling 56:56

7M ago56:56

56:56

It's that wonderful time of year where we say BASEBALL is BACK! Spring training gets underway this week, and to celebrate, Carl regales us with the history of spring training, its origins, and why it became commonplace in MLB. Plus, jersey drama, the A's don't know what's going on, Corey Kluber calls it quits, and more! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a bas…

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498: A Rush of Blood to the Wine Glass from Dan Keeling 1:27:10

7M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Dan Keeling is a co-founder and partner in the Noble Rot restaurants and Shrine to the Vine retail shops in London, "Noble Rot" Magazine, and Keeling Andrew and Co., an importer of wine into the United Kingdom. He co-authored "The Noble Rot Book: Wine From Another Galaxy". Dan admits to some of his obsessions, namely food and music. He describes ho…

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The Homerin' Heisman 1:08:53

8M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

It's our Super Bowl Special! This week we cover one of the least-appreciated football/baseball crossovers, the "legendary" Tim Tebow! Plus, new owners for the Orioles, a new star for MLB The Show, and a new contract for Bobby Whitt Jr.! ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins and Carl Mizell. Theme music is by ⁠⁠⁠Quack Quac…

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Big Willie Style 1:06:43

8M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

This week Carl tells the tale of Willie Hernandez, his legendary MVP/Cy Young/World Series 1984 season, the journey it took him to get there, and his potential impact on baseball today. Plus, we dig into the Hall of Fame class and the exciting new trend of pre-service rookie deals. ⚾ Put Me In, Coach! is a baseball podcast hosted by Matt Coggins an…

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The Losers, Part 2 55:48

8M ago55:48

55:48

Season 2 continues with the next installment of our saga tackling the legendary losers, baseball's own Cleveland Spiders, who won just 20 games in the 1899 season. This week, we take a deep dive into the 1899 season from hell and highlight some of the worst losses and rare wins, then we explore the Spiders' legacy and how they are still shaping the…

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The Losers, Part 1 52:26

8M ago52:26

52:26

WE ARE BACK with a brand new season of PUT ME IN, COACH! Matt and Carl present to you our first long-form story tackling the legendary losers, baseball's own Cleveland Spiders, who won just 20 games in the 1899 season. Plus, we provide a brief check-in with how the MLB offseason has gone. Here in the first chapter, we'll look at the history of base…

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Jan 2024 on EHFM: Reviews of POOR THINGS, PRISCILLA, and SCALA!!! plus an interview with Rowen Henderson from The Film Cult 1:54:13

8M ago1:54:13

1:54:13

On our first episode of 2024, show co-producer Jim Ross and show regulars Clara Strachan and Simon Bowie join Amanda from Cinetopia (https://cinetopia.co.uk) to discuss three new release films in the UK, POOR THINGS (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos), PRISCILLA (dir. SOFIA COPPOLA), and SCALA!!! Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World's Wildest …

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497: Robert Drouhin Is From A Good Vintage 1:43:53

8M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Robert Drouhin and his family own Maison Joseph Drouhin in the Burgundy region of France, as well as Domaine Drouhin in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Robert describes moving to Burgundy as a child, and his experiences around Beaune during World War 2. His adoptive father, Maurice Drouhin, owned the Maison Joseph Drouhin winery, and began instruc…

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496: Sandy Block's Shot at Redemption 1:21:29

9M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Sandy Block was a Master of Wine who was also the Vice President of Beverage at the Legal Sea Foods group of restaurants, and an Adjunct Professor at Boston University in Massachusetts. Sandy passed away in November of 2021. Sandy talks about his rollercoaster relationship with academics: doing very well in school during some periods of his life, a…

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November on EHFM 2023: IDFA Documentary Festival Coverage 2023, reviews of Anatomy of a Fall, Loch Ness: They Created a Monster, Femme, plus interviews with Yi Wang and Juan Palacios 1:46:09

10M ago1:46:09

1:46:09

On the November edition of the Cinetopia Radio show and podcast, Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers is joined with show regular Garry Arnot and Amaya Bañuelos Marco as we review the palme d’or winning, Anatomy of a Fall (Justine Triet) plus new release films including the Scottish documentary Loch Ness: They Created a Monster (John MacLaverty), which was sc…

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