The only podcast about Bloody Marys, the world's premier brunch beverage. Tune in for best practices, recipe tests, history, interviews, and much more. There is cussing. Visit us at Patreon.com/TomatoPickup to get advance notice on recipes and ingredients so you can play along at home.
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Serious conversations about pop country music, straight-to-TV holiday films, and other cultural accomplishments, with Andrea Grimes and Patrick Michels.
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Having roamed this planet for six decades, and after 47 years of full-time employment in a smorgasbord of roles and locations, I'm sharing the gems I've gathered plus the wisdom of other remarkable leaders and innovators who I've encountered along the way. I don't have a clear destination yet, but based on my historical experience, it's certain to be a dynamic and unpredictable adventure. Welcome aboard!
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Harnessing the Power of Constructive Conflict
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Can workplace conflict be a driving force behind innovation? Join me on JD's Journal as I explore the surprising benefits of workplace conflict and how it can help foster diverse perspectives and innovation. We'll introduce you to the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) to better understand your personal conflict styles. Learn how to harness conflict r…
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Ryion Pun: Leadership Resilience Through Great Change
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Can CFOs shift from mere financial gatekeepers to catalysts for sustainable growth? Join us as we chat with Ryion Pun, a visionary strategist and mind shifter, who shares his journey from managing budgets at Amazon Web Services to founding Guishi, a company inspired by ancient wisdom. Ryion brings a fresh perspective on leadership resilience as he …
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The Delicate Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Ever wondered how feedback can be likened to navigating a plane's instrument panel? Join me on this insightful episode of JD's Journal as I share my personal experiences with flight simulation and flying lessons to underscore the art of giving and receiving feedback. Just like a pilot relies on crucial instruments to stay on course, we need effecti…
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Andrea Gosselink: From Corporate HR to Career & Leadership Coaching
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Discover the art of sustainable living and career transformation through an inspiring dialogue with Andrea Gosselink, a career and leadership coach who transitioned from a high-powered corporate role to a life immersed in permaculture. Andrea’s journey from Sydney to the Central Coast of Australia illustrates a move towards a more fulfilling and en…
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Jacqui Dwyer on Musical Theatre, Teaching, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Join me for a heartwarming exploration as my youngest, Jacqui Dwyer, pulls back the curtain on her vibrant journey in musical theatre. Experiencing an international childhood, Jacqui's anecdotes paint a picture of a life rich with creativity and the pursuit of purpose through the joy of the stage. The seas of the performing arts are ever turbulent,…
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Jye Bryant: Composing Musical Theatre, Advocacy and Social Justice
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Picture a world where every note in a musical score is a stepping stone towards greater empathy and social justice. That's the vision Jye Bryant brings to life through his Sydney-based theater and educational work. Our latest episode is a symphony of stories from this composer, educator, and advocate, illuminating the profound impact the arts can h…
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When the echo of self-doubt whispers insidiously, suggesting we're not deserving of our successes, it's imposter syndrome creeping in—and it's an affliction I've grappled with myself, alongside figures like Sheryl Sandberg and David Bowie. JD's Journal peels back the layers of this psychological phenomenon, offering solace in the shared experience …
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Julian Sequeira: Python and Mindset Mastery
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Have you ever wondered how a tech enthusiast morphs into an influential mindset coach? That's the story of Julian Sequeira, our guest whose journey from AWS professional to empowering leader is nothing short of remarkable. His insights on personal growth and the seamless transition from technical expertise to nurturing others' potential are a beaco…
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Claudette Rechtorik's Crusade for Our Oceans and Youth
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Have you ever wondered how one person's passion can ignite a global movement? Claudette Rechtorik, the driving force behind Ocean Youth, joins us to share her powerful story. Her journey from a student discovering a later-in-life love for environmental science to a powerful advocate for our oceans is nothing short of inspiring. Claudette's commitme…
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Aidan Grimes on Legacy, Empowerment, and the Kokoda Spirit
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Embark with us as we traverse the emotional landscapes of resilience and self-discovery with Aidan Grimes, a beacon of empowerment whose legacy with Microsoft and Our Spirit is as captivating as the historical Kokoda Track he's crossed so many times. Our spirits soared in conversation with Aidan, whose Dublin upbringing fueled a lifelong passion fo…
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Embracing a Growth Mindset: The Path to Mastery and Fulfillment
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Unlock the transformative power of perseverance and innovation that lies at the heart of every success story. Our latest episode delves into the profound impact a growth mindset can have on personal and professional development, inspired by historical icons and bolstered by psychologist Carol Dweck's groundbreaking insights. Discover how figures li…
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In Episode #1 of the JD's Journal, here's a little of my life's journey, some of the good fortune, setbacks, and the valuable lesson's I've learned along the way. Enjoy, and let me know what you think!By John 'jd' Dwyer
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Let It Stream Episode 4: Cynics and Grinches
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Round four in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament features cynics and grinches finding the holiday spirit in some unlikely places. The films up this time are: The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014, Hallmark) Holiday in the Wild (2019, Netflix) Holidate (2020, Netflix) Operation Christmas Drop (2020, Netflix)…
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Round three in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament features a holiday visit to the small towns of St. Martinville, Snow Falls, Idyllwild and Nelson Creek: Christmas on the Bayou (2013, Lifetime) The Christmas Inheritance (2017, Netflix) Naughty & Nice (2014, Hallmark) The Christmas Calendar (2017, Hallmark) Our theme music: Christmas Rap by Kev…
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Round two in Patrick and Andrea's festive tournament to pick a winner among 16 straight-to-TV holiday romance movies. The theme this time: time travel: 12 Dates of Christmas (2011, ABC Family) The Spirit of Christmas (2015, Lifetime) Correcting Christmas (2014, ION/MarVista) The Knight Before Christmas (2019, Netflix) Strongly recommended: Kevin St…
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Patrick and Andrea are pitting 16 holiday romance films against each other in a festive tournament to determine which straight-to-TV release reigns supreme. First up, four films about royalty: "A Christmas Prince," "The Princess Switch," "Christmas With A Prince" and "A Christmas in Royal Fashion." Our theme music: Christmas Rap by Kevin MacLeod Li…
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TP 0201: Amanda's 'Bama Bloody for 'Bortions
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Season Two of Tomato Pickup officially kicks off the Bloody Mary Index, wherein host Andrea Grimes and listeners test store-shelf Bloodies in search of a winner. This time, we talk to scholar and abortion funder Amanda Reyes, who crafts a porch-swing-perfect Bloody Mary out of a mediocre mix.By Andrea Grimes
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Yep, this is 100000% a real and true episode about making Bloody Mary Mimosas, a real thing that is definitely happening! YOOOOLLOOOOOOOOO.By Andrea Grimes
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Some said it couldn't be done. Some said it shouldn't be done. We said: Nah, we are definitely gonna make some pumpkin spice Bloody Marys. Tune in for three pumpkin spice drinks, plus a minor dressing-down about the five things you're (probably) doing wrong when it comes to mixing Bloodies at home.By Andrea Grimes
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Join host Andrea Grimes as she conjures up two delightfully spicy, smoky and spooky barbecue Bloodies before delving into the deep misogyny of the Bloody Mary mirror legend.By Andrea Grimes
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Nope Country Episode 8: What Makes an Artist Real Country?
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With help from our listeners, and with questionable success, we try to answer the most bedeviling question in country music: What makes an artist real country? Artists discussed in this episode include: Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Hank Williams, plus a brief reference — "mamas, trains, trucks and prison" — to David Allan …
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Mix up an easy and portable Bloody Mary for your fall tailgating and trick-or-treating needs before heading to San Francisco's Alembic for a conversation with co-owner Mikha and bar manager Kat about how they developed their no-substitutions-please mole mezcal Bloody Mary, and also an extended holler about how build-your-own Bloody menus are the da…
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Nope Country Episode 7: The Country Authenticity Index
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We rank 20 Nashville stars according to their country-ness, and with help from a listener survey, we introduce some metrics to the age-old question of who is real country.By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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[content note: there is non-specific discussion of gendered violence at the beginning of this show, it starts 52 seconds in and stops at about 2:40] Join host Andrea Grimes for a quick primer on aeration as she takes a listener question on livening up lackluster Bloody bases, taking on a popular grocery-shelf mix and a canned catastrophe from Cutwa…
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Host Andrea Grimes takes a reader question about garish garnishes, and dips her toe in to the world of micheladas, that spicy and icy beer cocktail perfect for a weekend by the water.By Andrea Grimes
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After enduring the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," Andrea and Patrick try to understand the strange power it had over the nation upon its release, how it made country cool and remade Nashville in ways that endure today. Also, why you should skip the movie and watch a Midland music video instead.By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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Midwestern gastronomic aficionados and food-and-bev journos Emma Janzen (of Imbibe mag) and Paula Forbes (GQ, author of The Austin Cookbook) join host Andrea Grimes to talk about the unique majesty of Midwestern Bloody Marys. On the second half of the show, we test Emma's recipes for two bitter-accented Bloodies.…
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Andrea and Patrick discuss a recent Dwight Yoakam show and Don McLeese's biography, "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere," on the way to discussing Dwight's signature brand of weirdness; his country sexpot persona; and why you had better run if you see him hatless (at least if you are Jodie Foster).By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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You know the Bloody Mary, but do you know the Red Snapper? What about the Morning Glory or -- the Tomato Pick-Up? On this episode of the world's only Bloody Mary podcast, host Andrea Grimes takes listeners on a historical jaunt through cocktail history to find out how the Bloody Mary got its name.
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Tomato Pickup 002: It's Not "Bloodies Mary"
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One Bloody Mary ... two Bloodies Mary? Nope. Nopenopenope. Host Andrea Grimes makes her argument for the proper pluralization of Bloody Marys before taking to the skies to find out whether the drink tastes better on airplanes.By Andrea Grimes
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Listen to the first-ever episode of Tomato Pickup, the only podcast about the best drink on earth: the Bloody Mary! On the show: host Andrea Grimes takes you through an abbreviated history of the Bloody Mary and tests two recipes, including a popular supermarket-shelf Bloody Mary mix that is widely beloved and absolutely awful (but can be improved …
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Nope Country Episode 4: This Machine Kills Fascists
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Andrea and Patrick take a quick tour through the hot country charts; we talk Sam Hunt, Kane Brown and the future of country; and we ask, in the wake of Charlottesville, who in Nashville is speaking up about racism?By Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes
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Nope Country Episode 3: Mr. Haggard Goes to Washington
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Most of Nashville is treading lightly around politics in the Trump era, but it wasn't always this way. We discuss how country first embraced the GOP, riffing on J. Lester Feder's work on Nixon and Nashville. Then we consider political messaging from Brad Paisley and the Brothers Osborne. Also: "celebrity cornhole challenge."…
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