Best Grant Roland Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22: Apology Fiasco and The Take Over of AI, Yasuke Debate and Blizzard Layoffs 1:18:30

5h ago1:18:30

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In Episode 22: Apology Fiasco and The Take Over of AI, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Ubisoft's apology to Japanese fans regarding the Yasuke debate in AC Shadows. We explore the backlash, the historical inaccuracies, and the fallout within the gaming community. Additionally, we tackle the rising influence of AI in the gaming indu…

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Episode 21: Fallen Heroes and Rising Stars, Halo TV Series Fails and College Football 25 Success 48:25

3d ago48:25

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In Episode 21: Fallen Heroes and Rising Stars, we dive into the cancellation of the Halo TV series after two disappointing seasons and discuss how it failed to respect the fans and source material. On a brighter note, we celebrate the phenomenal success of College Football 25, with its impressive early access player numbers and soaring sales. Join …

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Episode 20: Gaming Industry Shake-Up, Hoyoverse Backlash and Microsoft Gives DEI the Boot 52:03

2h ago52:03

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In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding Hoyoverse as they face a woke petition demanding more diversity in Genshin Impact, while Microsoft makes headlines by laying off their DEI team. Join us as we explore the implications of these events for the gaming industry and what it means for the future of diversity in gaming.…

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Episode 19: Big Wins and Bigger Debates - First Descendant’s Success and Ubisoft’s Apology 48:58

18h ago48:58

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips delve into the major headlines shaking up the gaming world. They celebrate the phenomenal success of The First Descendant, which hit 10 million players in just seven days. Meanwhile, they tackle the ongoing controversy surrounding Ubisoft's apology over the historical r…

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Episode 18: Zenless Zone Zero Debuts, The First Descendant Review, and Kotaku AU’s Farewell 46:58

4d ago46:58

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips review the highly anticipated game First Descendant and delve into the exciting world of Zenless Zone Zero. They also discuss the unexpected shutdown of Kotoku AU. Join them for an insightful and entertaining discussion on the latest in gaming. Tune in now and share you…

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Episode 17: Horizon Netflix Series Axed and the Zelda Sword Scandal 24:04

8d ago24:04

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips tackle two hot topics: the surprising cancellation of the Horizon Netflix series and the bizarre arrest of a fan over a Zelda sword. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with insights, strong opinions, and their signature humor. Tune in now and share your thought…

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Episode 16: Exploring The First Descendant and July’s Hottest Games 49:09

11d ago49:09

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into the highly anticipated game First Descendant. They also explore July's hottest game releases, providing insights, reviews, and their top picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with humor, strong opinions, and all things gaming. Don’t miss out – tun…

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Episode 15: Legends and Scandals: AC Remakes, Social Media Drama, and Visions of Mana 44:49

15d ago44:49

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into Ubisoft's announcement of Assassin's Creed remakes, including Black Flag, discussing potential updates and changes. They address the scandal involving Dr Disrespect, from his suspension of monetization to serious allegations and his removal from NBA 2K24, and …

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Episode 14: Claws, Rings, and Controversies: Wolverine, Elden Ring DLC, and Dr Disrespect 45:15

20d ago45:15

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In this exciting episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into a trio of hot topics that have the gaming world buzzing. First, we sink our claws into Insomniac Games' upcoming Wolverine title, exploring what makes this game a potential game-changer and how it could reshape the superhero gaming landscape. Next, we…

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Elle McNicoll: Keedie 22:41

22d ago22:41

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In this episode, Elle McNicoll talks to Nikki Gamble about her novel, Keedie, the prequel to her novel, A Kind of Spark, now a BBC television series. About Keedie Set in Juniper five years before A Kind of Spark comes a powerful coming-of-age story from award-winning author Elle McNicoll. As Keedie and her twin Nina approach their fourteenth birthd…

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Episode 13: Shadows Unveiled: Elden Ring DLC and Latest Gaming Trends 49:34

24d ago49:34

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In this thrilling episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed delve into the mysterious and captivating world of Elden Ring's latest DLC, Shadows of the Erdtree. Join us as we uncover the secrets, explore new gameplay mechanics, and discuss how this expansion enriches the Elden Ring experience. But that's not all – we also dive into the…

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Episode 12: Gaming Giants: Elden Tree DLC & Nintendo Direct Insights 47:51

1M ago47:51

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed dive deep into the latest and greatest from the gaming world. First, we explore the highly anticipated Elden Tree DLC, discussing new content, gameplay mechanics, and what it means for fans of the Elden Ring universe. Then, we shift gears to cover all the exciting announcements from th…

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Episode 11: Scandals & Legends: Wukong & FFVI 44:03

1M ago44:03

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In "Episode 11: Scandals & Legends: Wukong & FFVI," we dive into the latest gaming controversy while celebrating a timeless classic. First, we uncover the shocking details behind the Black Myth: Wukong scandal, where consulting fees and media manipulation are alleged to have created a seven-million-dollar shakedown racket. We break down the involve…

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Jon Fine, "New Wine Review" 1:34:49

1M ago1:34:49

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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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Episode 10: We Review The Xbox Showcase and Much More 59:24

1M ago59:24

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Join us for our 10th episode as we dive into the Xbox Games Showcase 2024! We'll break down all the major highlights, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, State of Decay 3, and more. We also discuss exciting updates for Fallout 76, Starfield, and Metal Gear Solid Delta. Plus, get our take on the new Xbox Series X|S consoles and…

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Episode 09: Summer Game Fest. The Good, The Bad, The Horrendous 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed dive into the excitement of the Summer Game Fest. From jaw-dropping reveals to surprising letdowns, we break down the good, the bad, and the downright horrendous moments of today's game releases. Tune in as we share our candid reactions, humorous takes, and in-depth analyses on the lat…

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Sophie Menin 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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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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Episode 08: Gaming Horizons: From Cyber Strife to Chrono Trigger's Timeless Tale 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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In Episode 08 of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed explore the gaming horizon, from Abubakar Salim's stand against harassment in the industry to Horiyuki Sanada's potential role in the Ghost of Tsushima film. We also delve into the new details about the upcoming Astro Bot platformer and take a deep dive into the timeless classic, Chrono …

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Episode 07: PlayStation State of Play: The Highlights, Surprises, and Letdowns? 44:46

2M ago44:46

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In this episode of "Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers," Grant and Ed dive deep into the latest PlayStation State of Play. From the exciting return of Astro Bot and the first look at Concord's gameplay to the much-anticipated PC release of God of War Ragnarök and the remake of Silent Hill 2, we cover all the major announcements and updates. Join us as …

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Episode 06: JRPG Journeys, PS5 Ports, and Our Top 10 Timeless Classics 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Welcome to "JRPG Journeys, PS5 Ports, and Our Top 10 Timeless Classics," the latest episode of the Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers podcast! Join hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips as they dive deep into the world of Japanese Role-Playing Games, exploring what makes them so special and why they have such a dedicated fanbase. We'll also discuss the la…

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Episode 05: From Hellblade 2 to Resident Evil, We Talk Gaming’s Highs and Top 10 Lows 49:04

2M ago49:04

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed dive deep into the worlds of Hellblade 2 and Resident Evil. We explore the emotional journey of Senua's Saga and critique its cinematic brilliance versus its gameplay depth. Then, we take a nostalgic trip through the Resident Evil series, highlighting both its groundbreaking moments an…

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Episode 04:Doomed Raider? Unveiling the New Tomb Raider Show and Celebrating the Classic Games 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Join us as we delve into the latest buzz surrounding the upcoming Tomb Raider TV show, exploring fan reactions and what we can expect from Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s vision. We'll also take a nostalgic journey through the classic Tomb Raider games that defined a generation of gamers. From the iconic adventures on the PS1 and PS2 to the evolution of Lar…

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Episode 03: Assassin's Creed Fan Revolt: What Went Wrong? And Castlevania's Epic Tale 48:54

2M ago48:54

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers (DMG), Grant Roland and Ed Phillips take you on a thrilling journey through the history and legacy of the iconic Castlevania series. Discover the gothic origins, beloved protagonists, and groundbreaking gameplay that made Castlevania a cornerstone of the gaming world. But that's not all! We also div…

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Pax Mahle 1:53:21

2M ago1:53:21

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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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Episode 02: Square Enix Caves, We Talk Mega Man And So Much More 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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In this episode of Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers, Grant and Ed take you on a nostalgic journey through the history of Mega Man, exploring its origins and lasting impact on the gaming world. They also dive into the exciting news of Square Enix expanding to different consoles, bringing beloved franchises to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo fans alike…

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Clare Pollard: The Untameables 25:27

2M ago25:27

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In this episode, Nikki Gamble talks to award-winning poet, novelist, playwright, and literary critic Clare Pollard about her debut children's novel, The Untameables. About the Untameables Under the bloody rule of King Arthur – as the cruel Knights of the Round Table wage wars and hunt magical creatures – the ordinary people of Camelot are getting s…

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Episode 01: Allow Us To Introduce Ourselves 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Welcome to the very first episode of "Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers" (DMG)! In this introductory episode, meet your hosts, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips—best friends for 20 years with a shared passion for gaming. We'll be sharing a bit about our gaming backgrounds, what got us into this digital world, and what you can expect from our future episode…

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Jodie Lancet-Grant: The Wild West Twins 17:41

3M ago17:41

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Jodie Lancet-Grant is the author of The Pirate Mums and The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures. and The Legend of the Wild West Twins, The Pirate Mums made history as the first book with a two-mum family to be read as a Cbeebies Bedtime Story, when it appeared in 2021, read by Sue Perkins. In her day job, she is Associate Publisher at Bluebir…

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Blackberry Mountain, Part 2 1:52:51

3M ago1:52:51

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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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Lucy Strange: The Island at the Edge of Night 24:42

2M ago24:42

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After training as an actor and working as an English teacher, Lucy published her first novel, The Secret of Nightingale Wood, which won the 2014 Montegrappa First Fiction Prize; further novels, Our Castle by the Sea, The Ghost of Gosswater, and Sisters of the Lost Marsh have been published with critical acclaim. Hilary Mckay called the latter the '…

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Maya Wei-Haas: What a Rock Can Reveal 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Nikki Gamble talks to science journalist and author Maya Wei-Haas about her recently published book, What A Rock Can Reveal. The discussion ranges from the creation of volcanic rock to stromatolites, the earliest known form of life on Earth. Maya also makes suggestions for engaging young readers with geology, no matter where they live. Support the …

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Blackberry Farm, Part 1 3:32:39

3M ago3:32:39

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New Englander and wannabe chef, Andy Chabot attended the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park in NY. His love for food turned into a passion for wine. After CIA, Andy headed west to work at wine mecca Little Nell in Aspen, eventually heading back east to settle in at BlackBerry Farm with second generation owners Sam and Mary Celeste Beall. Sa…

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Luis Seabra 1:28:59

4M ago1:28:59

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Growing up in Angola, Luis Seabra returned to Portugal in the 1970’s. He studied viticulture at Vila Real and his obsession with terroir led him to work in soil research in Vinho Verde. He launched a revolutionary still wine program while working at Nierpoort, eventually starting his own small winery in 2013, Luis Seabra Vinhos. To Luis, it is all …

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Chris Carpenter 1:40:27

4M ago1:40:27

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How the hell does a guy who was a Big Ten defensive lineman, still plays the trombone, loves jazz, got an MBA in Business at Univ. of Chicago, another one at U Cal Davis in Viticulture and Enology, and sometimes bartends during the week…make some of the best wines in the world? That’s Chris Carpenter and he’ll tell us. He is The Drinks Business Mas…

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Stephen Bitterolf, Vom Boden 1:46:23

5M ago1:46:23

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Stephen Bitterolf has been on the New York wine scene for decades, morphing from retail to importer. He is the founder of Vom Boden, a wine import company representing and supporting small growers and really, what they do. Stephen has been instrumental in finding and bringing the best growers to the market, specializing in Germany. Think, Keller, S…

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Mathieu Roland-Billecart 1:21:19

5M ago1:21:19

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Born in Champagne, Mathieu Roland-Billecart is the 7th Generation CEO of one of Champagnes longest standing family-owned estates. After 15 years working in finance in London, Mathieu came home to the family business in 2018, also the bicentennial year of Billecart-Salmon. He continues to further tradition and innovation at this legendary Champagne …

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Grant Reynolds 1:32:15

5M ago1:32:15

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Hailing from Lake Placid, NY, Grant Reynolds realized it was easier to pursue a career in wine than ski-jumping. After college in Boulder, he wound up in the greatest wine incubator at Bobby Stuckey’ Frasca. He went on to work in Burgundy, Piedmont, and Noma, before settling in NYC to open Charlie Bird as wine director and partner, later opening Pa…

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Deirdre Heekin 1:39:49

5M ago1:39:49

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Born in Indiana, summers and college in Vermont, dancing their way into each-others hearts, Dierdre met her Husband Caleb Barber at Middlebury. Both loved food, influenced by Italy, opened an Italian restaurant, grew their own produce, then eventually grapes, and practiced farm to table before it was a thing. Loyal to the terroir and indigenous fru…

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Bordeaux 2021 30:29

6M ago30:29

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I recently attended the Union Grand Crus Bordeaux tasting in NYC. Over 125 producers pored the 2021 vintage. We spoke with five different producers including Chateau Clinet, Domaine de Chevalier, Chateau Lagrange, Chateau Guiraud, and Chateau Giscours, from different growing regions on the right and left banks in Bordeaux. We’ll get some insight in…

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Tira Johnson, Ilis 1:31:01

6M ago1:31:01

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Tira Johnson migrated east a decade ago to work in wine and hospitality at some of NY’s best, including Beauty & Essex, Crown Shy, Terroir, and Crown Club at Barclays, to name a few. Along the way she received her Somm certification. Tira is now the Wine Director at Ilis, from Mads Refslund, a Co-Founder of Noma. Ilis’ much anticipated opening in B…

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Pepe Raventos 1:19:46

6M ago1:19:46

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Pepe Raventos’ family has been around for a long time, like since the 1400’s. Pepe is a 21st generation winemaker at Raventos i Blanc in Spain. His family led the development of Penedes into one of the world’s leading sparkling wine regions in Conca del Riu Anoia. Pepe traveled to Burgundy, the Loire, Germany, and the US to hone his craft before se…

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Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent 26:49

7M ago26:49

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It's 20 years since the publication of Terry Pratchett's The Wee Free Men, the first book in the Tiffany Aching arc within the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. To celebrate, Terry's daughter Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent have produced a handsome gift book, Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch, stunningly illustrated by Paul Kidby. Rhi…

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The Holiday Wine & Champagne Show 1:16:52

7M ago1:16:52

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As the year winds down and we celebrate the holiday season, we want to make sure you are drinking and gifting the right wines and Champagnes. We asked three of our expert friends to guide us through the myriad of wine and bubbly choices out there. We will be talking with Jhonel Faelnar, Katja Scharnagl and Aldo Sohm. Get your pen and paper out for …

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Josh Greene 1:20:12

8M ago1:20:12

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Josh Greene is the long time Editor, Publisher and owner of Wine and Spirits Magazine. Josh also serves as its critic for Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Portugal, Rioja, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. He has traveled extensively to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and thro…

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