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Join the team from Cigar Snob Magazine — along with our guests — as we share all manner of cigar snobbery. We'll talk travel, booze, the news of the day, and also recommend some of our favorite food, books, movies and products.
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A podcast for people who like wine but not the snobbery that goes with it. We talk about wine in a fun, straightforward, normal way to get you excited about it and help you drink better, more interesting stuff. The Wine For Normal People book is available on Amazon! Back catalog available on Patreon.com/winefornormalpeople
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'Do I Like It?' tries to flip the classical format of movie and music reviews with a passionate, 'fan-first' approach. We believe that in this age of the internet, no one is an authority on what is considered good art. We are just fans who are passionate about content. And 'Do I Like It?' is a fan telling another fan why they like or dislike a piece of content. No unnecessary high brow snobbery. Prateek Lidhoo is a podcaster, rapper, music producer, screenwriter and an overall nerd about all ...
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A deep exploration into all things wine, with a fun, friendly approach. From grapes, vines, regions, pairings, to the importance of the correct stem ware. Raise a glass with your hosts, Pam and James as they share with you in a genuine and inviting manner. You'll get good practical information, while learning the how's and why's without the snobbery.
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The Grape Nation

Heritage Radio Network

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The world of wine doesn't have to be intimidating. Wine-afficionado Sam Benrubi invites you on a weekly wine journey with The Grape Nation. No snobbery here, just a palatable trip through the world's vineyards, their keepers, journalists, authors, importers and more. Try some great wine with Sam and his guests and get tips for enjoying the best wines from the weekly "Wine List" and "Wine Sip." The Grape Nation...We Bring Wine to the People.
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Welcome to this wine buyer’s guide for the casual wine enthusiast. It’s one wine guru’s journey towards enlightenment. Or at least, towards wine worth drinking. If you enjoy drinking wine, but don’t know much about its nuances, and are curious to learn more, this is the podcast for you. There is no wine snobbery or numerical ratings.
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"Everyone Gets a Trophy" with Paul Wadlington hits the biggest stories from around the world of sports and beyond. Feel free to email us with any comments, questions or suggestions at trophymailbag@gmail.com
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A place to openly talk about God, church, the Bible, theology, doctrine, family, life, coffee snobbery, music, and a whole lot more. Hosted by a wannabe theologian in Montana. Real People. Real Talk. Real God. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-word-about-god/support
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A fun, engaging, super unpretentious podcast to help make wine more approachable. It's just fermented juice! Each episode takes a wine topic and breaks it down to be much more manageable, consumable, and approachable. Let's put the days of the overly pretentious snobbery so often associated with wine behind us. Some episodes will have a featured interview where the guest and I talk about wine, what it means in their personal and/or professional life and show the audience that we are all just ...
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A lovely young woman gambling at a casino in Leubronn, Germany. A young man watches, fascinated from afar. She begins to lose heavily and leaves the casino. Thus opens the last and probably the most controversial of George Eliot's novels. Published in 1876, Daniel Deronda is also the only one in which the great Victorian novelist portrays contemporary society of her own time. There were only a few murmurs when it first came out, but later, they became a full fledged outpouring of resentment ...
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If you've watched and loved Winona Ryder playing the innocent May Welland in the 1993 film adaptation of Edith Wharton's sweeping novel about class-consciousness in nineteenth century America, you will certainly enjoy reading the original. Though Martin Scorcese's brilliant work was certainly true to the spirit of the original novel, no film can reproduce the charm of language and turn of phrase employed by one of America's greatest writers. The Age of Innocence was Edith Wharton's 12th nove ...
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Philosophia

Dr. David Schenk (TrueNorth.fm)

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Please note that this show is currently on hiatus. In the meantime, we hope you that you will enjoy the past episodes. This show features the clear-thinking and articulate philosopher, Dr. David Schenk. After teaching philosophy at college for over twenty years, Dr. Schenk now offers his gentle but hard-hitting analysis of the classical tradition of education and philosophy as it engages contemporary culture and thought.
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History Defeats Itself

Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell

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Kevin, John, and Greg discuss events and people that exemplify how humans never really learn from their history. The show is part history podcast, part society and culture podcast, and all comedy podcast. Sometimes clever, sometimes sophomoric, but always entertaining, the boys are here to put a smile on your face.
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This Crafted World

Harry T. Morris and Shane Orion Wiechnik

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This Crafted World is a discussion between Harry T. Morris (furniture maker) and Shane Orion Wiechnik (furniture conservator) diving deep into craft, materials, and how understanding these things changes the way we work and see the world.
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Hi. I'm Steve Goold. I'm a professional drummer and an amateur thinker. I love music and philosophy and science and spirituality, and most of all I love discussing ideas. I'm addicted to learning, and my show is a place for me to dig deeper into everything there is to learn.
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Gotta Watch'em All is a weekly podcast covering the world of Pokémon! Hosts Ken and Adam bring together Trainers from every corner of Pokémon fandom to discuss the TCG, VGC, PoGO, Merchandise and Pokémon culture! Each show wraps up with an audio watch-along of Pokémon: The Series, starting all the way back at Episode One!
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The manifestos are in! And, perhaps unsurprisingly, the two main parties have caused the least stir. Reform UK’s ‘contract’ has been denounced by commentators and think tanks alike as ‘uncosted’, while the SDP’s manifesto was praised for standing out as an unusually comprehensive list of ideas in a sea of general obfuscation. Meanwhile, both Rishi …
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The boys are back! In this episode, Kevin talks about Louisiana forcing public schools to display the ten commandments in every classroom, as well as Oklahoma forcing public schools to teach the Bible as part of its curriculum. John talks about the pros and cons of splitting the atom - nuclear war is bad but medical advances are good. And Greg, who…
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Wait, I thought you only covered wine in this podcast? I do! And guess what? Vermouth is wine. Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with botanicals like roots, herbs, barks, flowers, seeds, and spices. Although aromatized beverages have been around for millennia, vermouth's origins lie in the Kingdom of Savoie in the 1700s, first in T…
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Experts always recommend that you ‘ask your local tobacconist’ but how do you know if this person knows what he/she is talking about? The guys offer some tips and tricks to help you figure out if the person recommending your premium cigars is knowledgeable and trustworthy. In this episode, the guys also reviewed the Rocky Patel Dark Star, which fea…
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From 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', to 'Lagaan', these Hindi films should make a comeback in theatres. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about a full proof way to get people in theatres. For some time, multiplex chain PVR has been re-releasing director retrospectives and older hit films, which is a great thing for film buffs. And it ma…
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spiked’s Tim Black joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss whether Keir Starmer is an empty suit or a crypto-Stalinist, the Gamble-gate hysteria and the pathetic attempt to turn ‘ultra-processed food’ into the ‘new tobacco’. Plus, we respond to an outraged nutritionist. Send your postbag questions to l…
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Right now, it’s so hot in much of the country, it’s hard to get creative about anything, let alone a new wine that may provide some refreshment. That’s what I’m here for! Ok, maybe not just me…this is a list that comes from the Patrons in answer to our weekly discussion question about what they drink when the weather gets hot. I added a few in for …
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Send us a Text Message. At some point, serious wine lovers will have the same thought..."What if I quit my job and start a winery"? Some will dwell on it for years, some for only a few seconds, and then there are those like Michael and Charlie Havill who actually do it. Still committed to growing and providing grapes to award-winning wineries, Bell…
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Description: In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Ikka, an OG of the Indian hip hop scene, about his new album 'Only Love Gets Reply' released via T-Series. They discuss Ikka's current state of mind, the process of finding the sound for this album, and the clash between lyrical and commercial hip hop. Ikka also shares his thou…
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Join us for a fun revisit of Imtiaz Ali's classic, 'Tamasha.' In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives deep into the most misunderstood scene of the film and uncover its hidden layers. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this breakdown is sure to entertain and enlighten. Listen till the end, and tell us in the commen…
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On this episode of our mini series 'Knock Knock, Who's There', Prateek Lidhoo talks to the love guru of the Indian comedy scene. We discuss his hit stand-up show 'Relationsh!t Advice', trying out different formats on YouTube, and his 2021 case, where he was assaulted for feeding stray dogs. Claiming to be knighted by The Queen herself, let's welcom…
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It takes very special events for BasePaul and Randy to talk college baseball for an entire podcast. These are those events. We're back, baby. Welcome Coach Schlossnagle and Hook 'em!!!!! The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor David McClel…
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Cinsault or Cinsaut is a grape you’ve probably rarely heard of, but if you drink Provence or southern French rosé you have it all the time! The grape is planted widely in the south of France, but the grape’s biggest champions are in the New World, where Cinsault is getting new attention for making light, acidic, refreshing reds. This is a warm-clim…
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Political commentator Benedict Spence joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss the shaming of England fans for singing ‘10 German bombers’, the World Health Organisation’s ‘anti-capitalist’ turn and the calls to lower the drink-driving limit. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com a…
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There are a seemingly endless number of wines made from grapes from all over. But, surprisingly, what remains in the world is just a fraction of what once existed. Before downy mildew, powdery mildew, phylloxera, and the World Wars of the 20th century hit the shores of Europe, destroying vineyards of native vines, there were likely hundreds of thou…
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Paul and Randy talk about the imminent baseball hire, the Big 12's possible journey into partnering with a private equity firm and its possible pitfalls, the Director's Cup and 12 Mighty Orphans. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor Dav…
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Jon Fine is the Editor in Chief of “The New Wine Review”. He is an award-winning writer, including a James Beard, and served as Executive/Acting Editor-in-Chief of “Inc. Magazine” along with stints at Business Week, Vanity Fair, GQ & Food & Wine. He has also documented his life as a musician in his book, “Your Band Sucks”. The New Wine Review is a …
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This show chronicles my recent trip with a group of Patrons to Sicily with my travel partner tour with Tourissimo. I take you through our odyssey, which had us traversing the entire island from west in Palermo to the center of the island to the southeast in Vittoria to Mount Etna. I discuss the themes I noticed throughout like interesting climatic …
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The Academy of Ideas team discuss the latest in the General Election campaign - plus a view from Europe.Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse for the Conservative Party, its leader - Rishi Sunak - managed to mess up on an international scale. The prime minister’s decision to leave D-Day commemorations early - allegedly returning home fo…
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Claire Fox, member of the House of Lords and director of the Academy of Ideas, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss what Nigel Farage’s return might mean for the General Election, the panic over nicotine pouches and the pointlessness of the sugar tax. This episode is sponsored by the Munk Debates: h…
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Sophie Menin is a journalist, Editor, and Author, living and working in NYC. With a Masters Degree in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from NYU, a professional degree in the Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education and an advanced WSET certificate, Sophie is an award-winning writer focusing on how wine connects us with our sense and t…
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This week I welcome long-time Patron and listener, Bevis Sydney, who is not only a wine educator in the UK, but also a movie buff. He and I give our views on the top 8 wine movies, according to a poll of the Patron community and general consensus from the press on the top wine movies. We discuss: · Sideways (2004) · A Good Year (2006) · Wine Countr…
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Send us a Text Message. Wow! What a legend! Gary Eberle not only shares his great wines, he also shares his rich history from Pennsylvania to Paso, and his part in making Paso Robles a destination wine region in California! Gary released his first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1979, depicting the now iconic boar logo, which pays homage to the German origin…
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Paul and Randy talk about the upcoming regional in College Station. How can the Horns win? How would Randy optimize winning? Then it's on to discussing the Aggie perception that Texas is biting off more than they can handle by joining the SEC. Finally, a little recruiting news. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-…
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Let's go back to the village life with the new season of TVF's 'Panchayat', streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The show stars Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta in leading roles. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo discusses the screenplay of the show, and talks about why TVF shows always leave us with a satisfying, yet hung…
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No influencers were harmed in the making of this podcast! In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Sukriti Chaturvedi, a content creator who is known for her relatable characters and short comedy videos. Listen as she talks about her life as a Radio Jockey, and how she found a niche making comedy v…
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Reem Ibrahim, communications officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss Chris van Tulleken’s latest musings about UPF, why we shouldn’t ban shisha and why we should ban slow-walking in London. Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and we’…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we talk about the teaser for the new season of the 'Scam' franchise, based on the 2010 Subrata Roy investor fraud case. After '1992' (Harshad Mehta) and '2003' (Abdul Karim Telgi), this would be the third installment in the series. Listen till the end as Prateek Lidhoo talks about this new trend of turning every s…
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As part of the series on the The Greats (the great wines of the world), I cover the complex world of Hungarian Tokaji. As with all dives into “The Greats,” I spend the first half of the show delving into the history of Tokaj and then discuss winemaking, the grapes, and the complex way in which this wine is made. Some notes that may be hard to under…
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In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Shreeja Chaturvedi, a stand up comedian who took the scene by storm with her dry humor and deadpan delivery style. We talk to her about her signature style, her recent roast of comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi, and her journey post Amazon Prime Video's reality s…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about 'Srikanth', directed by Tushar Hiranandani and starring Rajkummar Rao and Jyothika in lead roles. The film is a biopic of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist. Through the episode, Prateek talks about how the film lacks a coherent screenplay, and even with a strong performan…
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This season will celebrate 100 years of Memorial Stadium and Paul and Joe break down the most important games in the history of Texas football at DKR. Learn about the Wishbone's debut, Ricky's Run and the events that shaped the legends of Texas football. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyG…
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Pax Mahle is an old soul in the new California wine establishment. He made his way to wine country in 1997, launching his own winery in 2000, and has been making wine for over 25 years. Pax has changed the way we think about California Syrah and has shown us Chenin Blanc, Trousseau Gris, Gamay Noir, and Vermentino, among others can flourish in Cali…
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Here’s something you probably didn’t know: Vienna is the only major city in the world where serious wine grown, with its own appellation, DAC Wien. In the green belt surrounding this very green city, wine grapes grow as they have since at least the Middle Ages. And it’s not negligible -- 582 ha/1438 acres. It’s also not crappy, tourist wine. It’s h…
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The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor David McClellan 312-933-8823 with a free consult: dmcclellan@forumfinancial.com. Read his retirement tax bomb series at Kiplinger! https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605109/is-y…
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Recording of the Academy of Ideas Education Forum discussion on 25 April 2024 in central London.ORIGINAL INTRODUCTIONA High Court judgement hangs over Michaela Community School for banning ritual prayer. A Wakefield school suspended pupils for damaging a copy of the Quran. Two recent studies claim that faith schools select against poor and SEN chil…
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David Frost, former chief Brexit negotiator and Tory peer, joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders. They discuss how the Tories became the party of the nanny state, why freedom should be at the heart of politics and the prospects for Conservative electoral renewal. This episode is sponsored by the Munk Deba…
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For Part 2 of our visit to Blackberry Farm, we check out sister property Blackberry Mountain, a 5200 acre haven nestled in the Smoky Mountains. We speak with Logan Griffin, Director of Food and Beverage at BBM, along with Andy Chabot, to discuss the vast wine program, mixology, and one of the best spirits collection in the country. We further pursu…
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Jim pitches his zany business idea for safe cigar disposal while Erik and Ivan point out some of the best and worst places to enjoy a cigar on vacation. Throughout the show the guys review the Villiger Miami and pair it with a vertical lineup of Benriach single malt Scotch. Finally Dr. Corina and Lucien Villiger share their insights on what it was …
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For this show I ask my friend with Brian Callahan, small vineyard farmer and co-owner of Crux Winery in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma (the Middle Reach though – the warmer part, so they do Rhône varietals) to tell us what a year in a Sonoma vineyard looks like. He takes us through what he has been doing for the last 18 years in his vineyard, a…
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It is the World Laughter Day, and with this episode of 'Do I Like It', we start a new mini-series called 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', where we talk to comedians about their writing process, influences, and how they navigate the funny business in 2024. Our guest on this episode is an actor, comedian and 'monkey fact' connoisseur; 1/4th of 'The Inter…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Madhumita Murgia, the Artificial Intelligence Editor at Financial Times, about her book 'Code Dependent', and how has AI been shaping humanity. From a data labeller in Nairobi, to a doctor’s clinic in a village in Maharashtra, the book chronicles stories of everyday people and how AI has in…
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