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"May We Geek Again, a really great podcast talking about some of the moral choices the people have to make. Also cannibals, alcohol and a surprising amount of d*cks." - some user on reddit Covering: The 100 and The Expanse Soon: Humans and whatever other cool sci-fi shit we get into.
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Trying to keep up with the latest news in pop culture when it comes to superhero movies, comic books, gaming, sci-fi, streaming, fantasy, and so much more can be super difficult. So one day, 2 guys decided that they should do it for you in podcast form, well at least try to do it for you... in a mediocre way but I mean at least they wanted to try, right? So every Monday hosts Jong and Michael geek out on the latest happenings from the world of pop culture. Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, ...
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MJ Towler aka the Black Wine Guy went from a totally obsessed wine newbie to the world's first-ever African-American fine and rare wine auctioneer in less than 3 years. These days, he is a podcaster and journalist who travels the globe, having conversations with the movers, shakers, and disruptors in the worlds of food, wine, music, and more. This show pairs his passion for complex, interesting wines with complex, interesting guests. These are deep thinkers and Mavericks talking about their ...
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Jong is back! Michael catches up with Jong about his vacation plus the guys discuss the fallout from Hurricane Beryl to the Houston area and the tragic passing of Houston media legend Ken Hoffman. The guys then dive into the trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and Agatha All Along, what they've been watching, and episode 7 of The Acolyte.…
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Beats Vines & Life"! Today, we have the pleasure of diving deep into the fascinating journey of Jeb Dunnuck, a renowned wine critic who transitioned from an aerospace engineering career to become one of the most respected voices in the wine industry. Our host MJ Towler sits down with Jeb to discuss his m…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of "Beats Vines & Life"! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we have an extraordinary guest, the multi-talented Billy Bollotino. Billy, known for his remarkable 25-year career with Conan O'Brien, takes us on a compelling journey through the vibrant music and nightlife of downtown New York, his days at Fordham Uni…
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On this special Comicast One-Shot Michael is joined by Christian Eulinberg of the Film Optix Podcast to talk about all things A Quiet Place! Michael and Christian dive into full spoilers about A Quiet Place: Day One. They discuss how the movie was able to easily set the tone from the very first frame, the strong performances from both Lupita Nyong'…
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Welcome to another exciting bonus episode of Beats Vines & Life! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we're broadcasting live from the vibrant Vinexpo in New York City. We're diving into the world of wine and spirits with a stellar lineup of guests, all shining lights in the industry. Join us as we chat with Sylvain Faureau, the Director of Marketin…
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No Jong Lee today, so Michael is joined by Melody McCune! Melody is the managing editor of Geek Girl Authority as well as a contributer to Tell-Tale TV, Eulalie Magazine, and Sideshow Collectibles. Michael and Melody dive into full spoilers for the latest episodes of The Acolyte, The Boys, and House of the Dragon. From finding out to who was under …
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After 543 issues of Comicast the guys are finally joined by Sean Tajipour of Nerdtropolis! Sean joins the podcast to discuss his experience at Superhero Comic Con this past weekend where he moderated 11 different panels with stars like Jamie Alexander (Thor), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Peter Weller (Robocop), and more! Plus the guys dive int…
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Welcome to Beats Vines & Life! Today we are revisiting our milestone 50th episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, where I sat down with none other than former NBA star, podcasting powerhouse, NBA Analyst and new head coach of the Los Angeles Laker sJJ Redick! Welcome to Beats Vines & Life! Today we are revisiting our milestone 50th episode of The…
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Everything is out right now but before the guys dive into all of the shows they first jump into the latest setback for Marvel Studios' Blade. The movie lost it's second director which begs the question, will we ever see Mahershala Ali as Blade in the MCU? Find out what the guys thing, plus they dive into full spoilers for House of the Dragon's seas…
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Welcome back to "Beats, Vines & Life!" In this episode we have a special conversation with Fanny Spironelli, the founder of Le Alabouche. Together with our host, MJ Towler, we'll delve into the intricacies of the upcoming VINEXposium event. From its comprehensive planning process to its global representation, we'll explore how this wine and spirits…
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On this week's issue, the guys dive into spoilers from episodes 1 & 2 of The Acolyte. Find out why/what they've enjoyed of it so far but aren't quite as high on it as everyone else has been. Then the guys discuss some of the latest MCU news including Robert Downey Jr. saying he's open to the idea of returning as Iron Man, Deadpool & Wolverine direc…
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Recorded Live at Hospice du Rhone Walla Walla. Welcome back to another exciting episode of Beats Vines & Life! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we have a special treat for you. We're diving deep into the world of wine, sports, and the incredible journey of our distinguished guest, former NFL star turned vintner, Sidney Rice. In this episode, we …
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Jong is back! Michael recaps on what all Jong missed at Comicpalooza 2024 and what all he's been watching including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, IF, and Godzilla Minus One. Plus, the guys dive into a rumor about Jordan Peele meeting with Marvel, react to the Venom: The Last Dance trailer, and the big releases in June. Introductions -…
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Recorded Live at Hospice du Rhone Walla Walla. Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Beats Vines & Life." I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today, we have an inspiring guest who embodies the true spirit of passion and perseverance. Join me as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Peter Andrews, the founder of Culture Wine Company, specializing i…
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Welcome to another episode of "Beats Vines & Life" where we delve into the cultural and emotional significance of wine as a product. Join host MJ Towler along with guests Prema Korellis and Ryan Prichard of Three Sticks Wines as they share their unique experiences in the world of wine, discussing everything from rare vintages to the challenges and …
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Comicast is live at Comicpalooza! For our live episode we talked the future of the MCU with the X-Men and Fantastic 4 on the horizon. With Jong not able to attend the event this year, Michael is joined by Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast, Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, and Brad Gilmore of The Hall of Fame and the Back to the Future Po…
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2 issues in one week? Yep, the guys give their full spoiler thoughts on the X-Men '97 finale but they're not alone. They're joined by Ashley Saunders of the Geek Girls Universe podcast to breakdown the season finale. The group discus how X-Men '97 was able to stick the proverbial landing in it's first season, whether Bastion won, the easter eggs, w…
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Hey everyone, welcome back to a BONUS episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today, I sit in with Sam Coturri & Brian Casey of The Winemakers Pod as we have an extraordinary guest join us—Todd Alexander, a trailblazing winemaker who decided to shake things up by exploring the Pacific Northwest Todd shares personal stories about his passion for wine, the ch…
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It's a special issue of Comicast today as the guys are joined by writer/artist Chip Zdarsky who's work includes titles like Sex Criminals, Batman: Failsafe, Newburn, Public Domain, Kaptara, The Joker Year One, Avengers: Twilight, Daredevil: Know Fear, Spider-Man: Life Story, Howard the Duck, Batman The Knight, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-M…
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The guys are back and they're joined by special guest Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast! The trio continue the Comicpalooza countdown this week by highlighting some of the panels/events happening on Saturday May 25th at Comicpalooza. Then they dive into full spoilers for episode 9 of X-Men '97. Find out what guys think of Xavier and his decisi…
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Welcome to another captivating episode of "Beats Vines & Life," where we blend the rich worlds of music, wine, and personal journeys. Today's episode features the intriguing Randall Grahm, a vintner and trailblazer in the wine industry, renowned for founding Bonny Doon Vineyard and his innovative approaches to winemaking. In this session, we dive i…
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Now that Comicpalooza's schedule is live, the guys decided to highlight different panels and events that stood out to them beginning with the panels/events set for Friday May 24th. The guys will continue to go through the schedule leading up to the event with Saturday's schedule being the focus next week. Then the guys jump into some breaking news …
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Beats Vines & Life, where we journey into the fascinating intersections of culture, sports, and the wine industry with our guest David Bowler. This episode takes a deep dive into David's unique career trajectory, transitioning from a budding musician navigating the vibrant punk scenes of New York City to becoming a…
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Today the guys discuss their Comicpalooza plans as they now have a date/time for the podcast live from the show floor! Plus the guys dive deep into episode 7 of X-Men '97 and the season finale of Shōgun. Are they the 2 best shows of the year? Find out what the guys think today's issue of Comicast! ICYMI: Comicast is returning to Comicpalooza this y…
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Welcome to this exciting episode of "Beats Vines & Life," where we're diving into a world of innovation and passion with our guest, Alex Mackh. Alex, the founder of Grassl Glass and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is here to share his unique journey from the ski slopes of Austria to the world stage of wine glass design. Discover how Alex's heritage, …
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Just an hour or so before the guys started recording, a trailer for a little indie movie called Deadpool & Wolverine dropped. Find out what the guys thought of the second trailer from Marvel Studios! They dive into what the story setup means for the film and MCU at large, what characters appear to be coming back from the Fox/X-Men Universe, who the…
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Beats Vines & Life, where the rhythm of music meets the swirl of the glass. I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we have the incredible Tegan Passalaqua, winemaker for Turley Wine Cellars and owner of Kirschenmann Vineyard, joining us to uncork a vintage conversation. In this episode, we'll venture through t…
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Welcome back to "Beats Vines & Life," where the melodies of music, the enchantment of wine, and the narratives of life converge. I'm your host, MJ Towler. Today, we uncork the essence of wisdom and wine with a very special guest: Lettie Teague, the renowned wine columnist for the Wall Street Journal and multi-time James Beard Award winner. This epi…
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On this special Comicast One-Shot, Michael is joined by entertainment journalist Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie, The Illuminerdi, and Geeks of Color to discuss the footage that Disney/Marvel, Lionsgate, WB, Paramount, and Universal showcased at this year's event. The pair dive into each studio's presentation. Listen as Chalice gives her pick…
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On today's issue of Comicast, Jong and Michael dive into a spoiler discussion about Monkey Man now that Jong has seen the movie, Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the new Alex Garland film Civil War, and the guys dive into a full spoiler discussion about episode 5 of X-Men '97. The guys also get a report on the Captain America and Deadpool …
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Today on the podcast Jong gives his review of WrestleMania XL, Michael give his non-spoiler review of Monkey Man, then the guys give their thoughts on the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Shōgun, and the season 2 finale of Invincible. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:00:37) Jong's WrestleMania XL Review - (00:00:52) Michael's Monkey Man Non-Spoiler Revi…
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Welcome back to another episode of Beats Vines & Life, the podcast where melodies meet Merlot, and the rhythms of life blend with the bouquet of the vine. In today's special pour, we raise our glasses to the indomitable spirit of Jenna Fields, the maven of German wine, who turned a flood of challenges into a vintage of success. From her unassuming …
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Welcome to another episode of "Beats Vines & Life," where the rhythm of music meets the richness of wine culture. Today's episode features a special and insightful conversation with the innovative winemaker, Aaron Jackson. Join us as we uncork the story behind his unique wine blend, “The Trespasser” which started in 2010, and his journey from a pas…
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Welcome to "Beats, Vines, & Life," the intersection where rhythm meets the grape and individual stories blend into the rich tapestry of life. I'm your host, MJ Towler, coaxing the culture from the creatives and the passion from the producers all over a shared bottle of the finest vintages. In today's episode, we're uncorking a special blend of conv…
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Today on the podcast Michael gives his non-spoiler thoughts of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Plus the guys discuss the latest episodes of X-Men '97, Invincible, and Shōgun. They're watching a lot of stuff right now. Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Non-Spoiler Review - (01:55) X-Men '97 Ep.3 Spoiler Discussion -…
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Hello, wine enthusiasts, and welcome back to another stirring episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience. Today's show takes us into the heart of Paso Robles as we swirl, sip, and savor the story of Jada Vineyards. Joining us are none other than the dynamic duo of the vineyard, General Manager Josh Messina and head winemaker Nate Hall. They share wit…
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Honestly, the guys have been watching a lot of TV this week. No seriously like a lot a lot, to the point where I have questions about what else they do. You laugh but I'm serious look at the rundown of the show today, they dive into spoiler discussions about the first 2 episodes of X-Men '97, episodes 5 and 6 of Invincible season 2, the season 2 fi…
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Today's podcast opens with the guys remembering Fred Faour, a legend in Houston sports media and a longtime staple on ESPN 97.5. Both Jong and Michael worked with Fred for over decade and share in some memories of their time with Fred. The guys then dive into what they've been watching including Shōgun, Halo, and Invincible. The guys then dive into…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today's episode is about an incredible journey from the ball fields of LA to the vineyards of Santa Barbara. Joining us is none other than Mac Myers, a maverick in the wine world known for creating wines of exceptional balance and value. In this episode,…
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Today on the podcast the guys discuss the impact that manga artist Akira Toriyama left on the world and in their lives following the news of his passing. The guys remember the early days of Dragon Ball, what his creation meant to them, and the greater impact on culture at wide. Plus the guys discuss what they've been watching, as they dive deep int…
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Welcome back to The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we're pouring a full-bodied episode with an extraordinary guest, Vailia From, a trailblazing winemaker who has carved her own path in the wine industry with Desparada Wines. Join us as we uncork Vailia's remarkable journey—from her early days working in steakhouses i…
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On today's edition of Comicast the guys give an update on what they've been watching, dive deep into Halo season 2 episode 5, discuss what the Superman logo reveal tells us about the film, the latest addition to the cast, the film's name change, and much more! Timecodes: Introductions - (00:37) What We've Been Watching Uhh Shōgun Duh - (01:46) Halo…
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Welcome back to The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we're pouring into an intoxicating episode featuring the extraordinary Justin Smith. Get ready to uncork the story of a winemaker who has cultivated a legacy from the roots of a familial passion and a dedication to the art of blending. In this episode, Ep. 149, we'll…
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The guys are back and they're talking Superman: Legacy! A recent table read photo from Superman: Legacy showed cast memebers names on cards that had a very distinct Superman logo pictured. The logo looks like the logo from the Superman Kingdom Come era, is James Gunn adapting that story for the first movie the DCU? Find out why Jong doesn't think s…
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Welcome back, wine enthusiasts, to another installment of The Black Wine Guy Experience. I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we have a fascinating episode with a very special guest. Join us on a journey through the rich tapestry of life and wine with Juan Mercado, the founder and vintner at RIISE Wines. In episode 148, we'll uncork the story of how…
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It's finally over!! After all of these years since the debacle that was the 2015 Fantastic Four we can stop with the mock/dream casting because it's finally been confirmed who's playing who in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four film. Michael and an under the weather Jong dive into Marvel Studios official image showcasing the cast, what the image means …
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Welcome back to The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today in Episode 147 titled "Octavio," we uncork the life and passion of a man deeply rooted in the winemaking industry. Joining us is the dedicated cellar master at Tooth and Nail Wine Company, and the indomitable spirit behind their success, Octavio Barrera Morales. From…
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Yeah it's mainly all about trailers today. The guys dive deep into the first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. What do the TVA want with Deadpool? Did we get a tease to Doctor Doom? Is Deadpool going back to Age of Ultron? Find out what the guys think about all of those questions and more! Plus the guys discuss the trailers for Kingdom of the Plane…
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Welcome back to "The Black Wine Guy Experience," where your host MJ Towler takes you on a flavorful journey of wine, life, and laughter. In episode 146, we're joined by the effervescent John Coyle, a man as rich in stories as he is in his knowledge of wine. Today, we're popping the cork on an array of topics; we'll dribble into tales of full-court …
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On today's issue the guys discuss the DCU getting it's Supergirl, how the casting choice fits the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow source material, the director that kinda threw their proverbial hat into the ring to direct Supergirl, why a Superman: Red Son live action movie with Henry Cavill is cool on paper but not possible, the reviews of Suicide Sq…
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