Best Stuff I Didn T Know Podcasts (2024)

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Get Your Sh*t Together! 15:40

2h ago15:40

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Connect With E Here! This one may be too harsh for some of you, but the caring and wise beauty of my passion for humanity to do better for themselves that you know and love in this podcast is weaved in. No one is expecting people to divulge their entire lives to random people or even strangers, but if a friend asks you how you’re doing, be mf’n hon…

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Worry-Free is Me! (Book Excerpt, Ch. 1) 2:33

1h ago2:33

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Connect With E Here! This is an excerpt from my book, "How to Not Give a Shit, and Not Be a Dumb Ass in the Process: The Ultimate Guidebook on Being a Better Human." Check it out if you enjoyed these couple of minutes. Amazon link below in the sign-off. Try out our new text messaging feature directly above the episode descriptions if you have some …

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Addiction: Being a Junkie isn't #LifeGoals 21:00

5h ago21:00

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Connect With E Here! Self-explanatory, but I always have to explain. Souls born from the uterus of a junkie, my generation used to call crackhead babies. These are the ones with the innate propensity to follow the ashy apple tree they fell from. This is a medical circumstance. This episode talks about people not of this beginning but make it their …

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Let’s Love Each Other then Fight These Peeholes Together: They are the Reason Our Lives are a Sloppy, Wet Mess. 15:54

1h ago15:54

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Connect With E Here! There’s a giant web of collusion. If people are eating unhealthy food, they’ll eventually fall into the healthcare arena. Then, we have to deal with more assfuckery. We already know insurance companies will deny life-saving drugs and treatments. We know that doctors will only see you if they can bill insurance, so they’ll let y…

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Episode 9 -Unlocking Inner Freedom: The Midlife Journey of Self-Work with Tianna Roser 1:19:32

6h ago1:19:32

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SEND JEN A TEXT Part of our midlife spiritual journey is doing the work, whether it’s healing your inner child, doing shadow work, or forgiveness. This requires courage and vulnerability, but the rewards are profound. It leads to a deeper understanding of who we are, greater emotional resilience, and the ability to live more authentically. By facin…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery! 36:56

18m ago36:56

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Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…

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Episode 8 - Tapping Into Your Intuition with Laura Marie 1:21:15

5d ago1:21:15

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SEND JEN A TEXT Intuition is a powerful innate ability that serves as our inner compass and guide. It manifests as subtle nudges, gut feelings, and inexplicable knowings that can profoundly impact our decision-making and life experiences. By cultivating and trusting our intuition, we can tap into a deeper wisdom that transcends logical reasoning, l…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé) 39:15

11d ago39:15

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When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…

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Episode 7- QHHT: A Path to Spiritual Awakening and Healing with Amy Craver 1:04:38

12d ago1:04:38

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SEND JEN A TEXT Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) is a transformative tool for spiritual awakening and healing. It facilitates deep self-discovery, allowing us to access our inner wisdom and innate healing abilities. By diving into past life experiences and uncovering the root causes of physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances, QHHT pr…

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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine) 39:00

7d ago39:00

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Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …

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Episode 6 - Preparing for Your First Reading with a Medium: Insights from Laura Marie 1:08:43

21d ago1:08:43

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SEND JEN A TEXT Have you ever thought of reaching out to loved ones who have crossed over through a reading with a medium? Getting your first mediumship reading can be both scary and exciting and it’s important to approach the reading with an open heart and mind to create a receptive and positive atmosphere for spiritual connections to unfold. Ever…

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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines) 42:26

6d ago42:26

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Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…

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Episode 5- Unlocking Your Body’s Healing Potential with Micki Abels 1:09:10

26d ago1:09:10

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SEND JEN A TEXT Healing and activating our body's ability to heal itself begins with understanding the connection between our mind and body. Our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs play a crucial role in shaping our physical health. Self-awareness, cultivating a positive mindset, and adopting practices such as meditation, visualization, and mindfulness…

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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!) 39:10

13d ago39:10

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What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…

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Episode 4 - Part 2: Reiki and Energy Balance: Healing from the Inside Out with Amy Craver 34:46

1M ago34:46

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SEND JEN A TEXT Midlife can be a time of profound inner transformation. As we navigate the challenges and changes of this stage, the path of inner healing becomes increasingly vital. However, through practices like meditation, Reiki, and sound baths, we can access the deep wells of our inner healing, wisdom, and self-understanding. These allow us t…

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Episode 3 - Part 1: Reiki and Energy Balance: Healing from the Inside Out with Amy Craver 46:58

1M ago46:58

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SEND JEN A TEXT Energy, in its many forms, is the fundamental force that drives life and the universe. It manifests in various ways, from the physical energy that powers our bodies to the energy fields that influence our emotional and spiritual well-being. Just like anything else, energy needs to be balanced and aligned to maintain health and harmo…

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Episode 2 - Accessing Akashic Records for Direction and Clarity in Life with Jo Figueras 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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SEND JEN A TEXT Do you want direction and clarity during times of uncertainty, transitions, and stuckness? Accessing Akashic records to understand past lives is one of the keys. The Akashic records are believed to be a vast store of information about everything that ever happened to one’s life that can be tapped to find direction and understanding.…

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Episode 1 - A Journey Inward: Mastering the Art of Meditation with Micki Abels 1:07:26

1M ago1:07:26

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SEND JEN A TEXT Is mindfulness a midlife superpower? Absolutely. Midlife is a period of reflection and transformation, where most of us as women seek deeper meaning and balance in our lives. Meditation, mindfulness, and prayer can be invaluable tools in this journey, as they provide a sanctuary from the stresses of daily life, allowing us to reconn…

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A Brief Message From Jen 4:13

1M ago4:13

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SEND JEN A TEXT Just a short little heart-to-heart from Halfway To Dead's host Jen Lovell. Take a quick listen and then jump right into the episodes!By Jen Lovell

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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!) 37:59

20d ago37:59

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We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …

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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon) 46:05

27d ago46:05

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From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …

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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser) 40:58

1M ago40:58

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Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…

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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine) 17:58

1M ago17:58

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We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

2M ago14:17

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When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …

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Trailer 2:47

3M ago2:47

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SEND JEN A TEXTBy Jen Lovell

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

2M ago42:17

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A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…

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WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina) 43:17

3M ago43:17

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It may be hard to pronounce and spell, but is it ever easy to drink! In this episode, we introduce you to a fun, quaffable, and not so serious wine called Txakoli which hails from the Basque region of Spain. Sometimes also called Txakolina, this slightly fizzy white wine is a perfect summer sipper. While tasting it, we had visions of sitting by the…

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers) 43:22

3M ago43:22

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Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone’s lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we’re here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in a knockout, or was it a draw? You’ll have to listen…

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Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine) 38:16

3M ago38:16

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When we say hidden gem, we are not kidding! When people think of Spanish red wines, they immediately think of Rioja, but don’t sleep on Priorat. Hailing from the Catalonia area of Spain, Priorat is a Grenache-based red wine blend that completely blew away our expectations! Rich, complex, and oh so drinkable, this is a wine that deserves a lot more …

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High QPR Pinot Noir #4! (How the American wine palate has been programmed by big wine, Pinot is a polarizing wine) 43:30

3M ago43:30

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Pinot Noir can be a polarizing wine - some people love it, and some people just don’t get it. We think that happens for a few reasons. First, most wine drinkers have been trained to think that wines are supposed to taste like Cabernet Sauvignon - big, fruit forward, high in alcohol, and very tannic. Which is just not what a great Pinot tastes like.…

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Faith in Self (The Feminine Energy of Just Being) 16:21

4M ago16:21

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Connect With E Here! While this episode was in the spirit of closing out another women's month, there was more on my heart to share. There is yin and yang to everything. Duality and balance in all. Faith is the energy of believing in the integrity of this truth. We can have faith in many external things, but they mean nothing if we don’t have faith…

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Wallet-Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck and More! (Reviewing wines under $5, cheap Cabernet Sauvignon, some pleasant and unpleasant surprises) 43:35

3M ago43:35

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Believe it or not, 73% of the wine purchased in the United States is sold for less than $8. So, there are a LOT of people drinking those wines! But they don’t often get reviews, and so we thought we would take some time to taste and review some value wines to see just how different they are from slightly more expensive wines. The results: one of th…

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Bordeaux Bargains #1! (Haut-Médoc and Graves, Left Bank, why Bordeaux wines are so tricky to understand) 48:30

4M ago48:30

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Bordeaux is home to some of the most famous - and most expensive - wines in the world. But can you find a great wine at a great price?!? You can!!! There is no reason to spend more than $20 a bottle to find highly rated and very enjoyable wines from this classic region. In this episode, we focus on Left Bank wines, and we bring that up because Bord…

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WTF is Muscadet? (Melon de Bourgogne, the Sur Lie method, batonnage, the ultimate fish wine, the best French white wine under $20?) 41:50

4M ago41:50

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If you’re like us, French wines can feel so confusing - and that’s exactly why we do these WTF episodes! This week, we dive into a great French white wine called Muscadet, which is not to be confused with Muscat or Moscato (which are, by the way, the same thing). Muscadet is a wine made in the Loire Valley from the grape Melon de Bourgogne - and th…

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Italian Wine Adventure #11: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo! (An underrated and underappreciated Italian beauty, the ultimate cookout wine) 43:04

4M ago43:04

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an easy wine to overlook. It is inexpensive, easy to find, and does not have the cachet that a Chianti or Barolo or Amarone has. But we are here to tell you that you should take a second look at this underappreciated and underrated Italian wine! In this episode, we tasted and reviewed three easy to find and reasonably pri…

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How Good Are Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Wines? (TJ’s is a great, inexpensive place to expand your wine horizons, is high-end cheap worth the price?) 48:29

5M ago48:29

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Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve wines are meant to compare with wines twice their price, and are said to be top wines from top winemakers in some of the most prestigious wine-growing regions, but just how good are they really? We seek to answer that question to save you time and money. In this episode, we try three different Platinum Reserve wines fr…

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WTF is Pinotage? (And WTF is Coffee Pinotage? South Africa’s signature wine) 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Ok, let’s be honest. Pinotage is a TRIP. It is like no other wine we have ever had before, and is flat out an experience that you have to try. You may not love it, or even like it, but you have to try it. Especially the Coffee Pinotage which in and of itself is an adventure (and is really a thing)! Pinotage is a wine that was invented in South Afri…

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Costco Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir Challenge! (The pros and cons of Costco’s wine selection, why few experts review Costco wines, Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir review) 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Costco sells a TON of wine, but finding expert reviews of their Kirkland Signature wines can be very tricky. We are happy to help fill that void! Find out why few wine reviewers bother to review Costco Kirkland Signature wines, and where you can find some pretty reliable reviews for those wines. But, most importantly, find out what we think of the …

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Josh Wines Are . . . Meh. (The truth behind the hype. BTW, we did not give this episode a title until after we tasted the wines in our recording!) 45:59

5M ago45:59

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Josh Cellars wine has been all over social media recently, but the real question is - is it worthy of the hype?!? We gave Josh Cellars an honest-to-goodness opportunity to impress us. We tasted and reviewed three different Josh Cellar wines just to make sure that we were getting a proper sense of the breadth of their products, and the results were …

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Sweet Dessert Wines for Your Sweetheart! (Wines for Valentine’s Day, Savoring a meal and time with family and friends, WTF is fortified wine) 49:51

5M ago49:51

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If you think you are not a fan of dessert wines, we believe we can change your mind - because we changed our own minds in this episode! Dessert wines are perfect for romantic evenings, but also a great excuse to slow down and extend a meal with family, friends, and loved ones. If you are looking for something special to do this Valentine’s Day, ser…

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Ancient Knowledge 19:46

6M ago19:46

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Connect With E Here! Another recording from 2021, as we are watching and experiencing out of control wildfires; earthquakes in places that are not normally busy with seismic activity; volcanoes waking up from their million- or billion-year slumbers; and water raising from everywhere in tsunamis; numerous and out of control storms; and the global se…

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Find Your Power in What's Lost 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Connect With E Here! The same stories seemingly cross many major cultures of the world, further showing us we are all made from the same inaugural thread weaved. The Ark of the Covenant is very similar to a purportedly older Egyptian technological device called, the Osiris Device, which was said to have the same function of communicating with God/t…

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Moving the Goal Posts Back to Basics 5:06

6M ago5:06

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Connect With E Here! This episode is about going back to basics – like, elementary basics. Things don’t seem to sink in until the nexus of the thought is made as plainly as possible for people to get it. Nothing in adulthood makes sense, so we need to view it from untainted eyes and minds. As I like to say, “life is an ouroboros.” Sometimes, we nee…

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Our Overlords, The Catholic Church 6:39

6M ago6:39

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Connect With E Here! For millennia, the Catholic church has had its hand in everyone’s life, including those who are not of their grain. This hand has infiltrated our homes, politics, and many societies’ norms. However, not in any good way. Religion should never be something abusive and vicious. It is what people cling to for understanding life and…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #7: Drew Perry! (They make wine in Michigan! Head Winemaker for Simpson Family Estates: Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars) 47:18

6M ago47:18

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Did you know they make wine in Michigan. Yes, yes it’s true! And not only that, they make REALLY GOOD wine in Michigan. Don’t believe us? Then you need to listen to our interview with Drew Perry from Simpson Family Estates, home of Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars and we’ll set you straight! We had the great honor of interviewing Drew who, …

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They Make Wine in Michigan?!? (The Riesling Belt, Leelanau Peninsula, and a bunch of other stuff we bet you didn’t know!) 48:16

6M ago48:16

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Look, we were skeptical too, but it’s true. Not only do they make wine in Michigan, they are making great wine! If you are like us, you didn’t realize that there is a burgeoning wine industry in Michigan, and that some highly rated wines are coming out of their 5 AVAs. And, in this episode we’ll taste some of these well rated wines and tell you wha…

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Italian Wine Adventure #10: Fiano! (A nearly extinct ancient grape makes a comeback, bigger bodied white wine, famous foods from the Campania area of Italy, Chardonnay alternative) 50:34

6M ago50:34

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The Campania region of Italy, famous for the city of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Mount Vesuvius, is also home to many of the most beloved Italian foods - like pizza! - but did you know it is also home to many of the best Italian wines?!? In this Italian wine adventure, we introduce you to a white wine called Fiano that you probably have not heard…

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Minisode #11: Does the Shape of a Wine Bottle Matter? 12:26

7M ago12:26

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In the last minisode we settled the question of whether or not size matters, and so in this minisode we are tackling the other big question - does shape matter when it comes to the wine bottle? The answer may surprise you! Wine bottles come in many different shapes, although there is one shape that sort of dominates them all, and the most common sh…

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