Best Vivino Podcasts (2024)

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Al Kooper Meets Jimmy Vivino 6:00

7d ago6:00

6:00

This is first of 19 episodes where these two music buddies invited us to listen in on their music biz talk. This one starts with how they met, but like all of these, goes off into all sorts of other stuff.By Al Kooper

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What's new in Premium? 54:52

21d ago54:52

54:52

Oleg is back in the studio, alongside Heini and special guest Joachim to discuss the latest updates to Premium. Together they will guide us through the enhancements in Drinking Windows, introduce the newest additions to Wine Adventures, and perhaps most excitingly, explore the advances in Food Pairings, where Heini will highlight the sometimes surp…

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Al and Jimmy 2: Icing on the Cake 6:19

3h ago6:19

6:19

Jimmy talks about how in many songs a certain instrument plays the role of the icing on the cake; it adds a certain extra beauty and how Al did that for Dylan and for so many others.By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 382- Surine Basses 1:06:57

1d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Scott Surine and Surine Bass Player Rob Wingler Joins us to discuss a truly unique design in guitar buildingBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 381 Squire Debut & Chat GPT on Fender Guitars 23:23

8d ago23:23

23:23

Why are YouTubers so shocked by the $119 price tag of the new Fender Squire Debut? Then we have a conversation with Chat GPT on the subject of Fender Guitars...By Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 380- Jim Campilongo Returns 1:56:50

23d ago1:56:50

1:56:50

One of my heroes returns with his genius new release "She Loved the Coney Island Freak Show" and we talk Tele'sBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 379- Jimmy Vivino 1:34:41

1M ago1:34:41

1:34:41

Hey Jimmy V is in the house. It don't get much better than this!!By Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 378- Gary Cain 47:02

2M ago47:02

47:02

Austin Guitarist Gary Cain Joins us to discuss his latest release Outside The LinesBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 377- Irene Ketikidi 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Outstanding Guitarist Irene Ketikidi joins us to discuss everything!By Mark Daven

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380,000 Songs 8:38

2M ago8:38

8:38

We answer listener questions about am radio in the old days, Skynyrd after Al, did Al play keyboard with the Tubes, playing with Taj Mahal, Al’s collection of 380,00 songs, and a drunk Hubert Sumlin fan who Al was really nice to. After each question Nilly the Dog adds a canine comment. You can always submit questions for Al at alkooper.com on the K…

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 376 Dallas Guitar Fest 2024 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

We wrap up our coverage of the Dallas Guitar Festival 2024By Mark Daven

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Scaling Customer Service 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

In this sixth episode, Heini is joined by Silje Stougaard, VP of Global Operations at Vivino. Together they explore the intricacies of managing a global company with a modest support team, and how advancement in AI technology allows for greater scalability.By Vivino

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Music of Bulgaria 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

Al has mentioned the Nonesuch album Music of Bulgaria many times in the podcast so we thought we’d devote a whole podcast to it and play some very short bits of the music in order to give listeners a glimpse of the remarkable sound and hopefully prompt many to buy the album.By Al Kooper

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AM vs FM Radio 7:45

2M ago7:45

7:45

We answer questions starting with one about Steven King, the shift from AM to FM for rock and its effect on song length, about the mystery of mastering songs, and about the Funky Faculty at Berklee. As always, Nilly the Dog ends each segment with her dogged thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Episode 375- Artur Menezes 51:12

3M ago51:12

51:12

Artur Menezes joins us to talk about Fuzz, Music and the future of Blues and Rock!By Mark Daven

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Song Writing Teams 7:58

3M ago7:58

7:58

We answer questions about the influence of the artist versus the producer in recording sessions, and about the whole process of writing songs as a words - music team, starting with This Diamond Ring. Nilly the Dog concludes each segment with some brief pooch dog thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 374- "Guitar Widows" We interview our wives.. 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

What were we thinking???? We invite our wives to discuss our hunger for gear!!!! Trust me, it's funny!!By Mark Daven

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Paul Griffin the Piano Player 8:28

3M ago8:28

8:28

We answer a question about Paul Griffin from renowned rock writer Tony Scherman, about writing charts for other musicians, a mystery question about Al’s junior high 109, and the genesis of brass in rock with Blood Sweat and Tears and Chicago. After each segment Nilly the Dog adds some brief thoughts.…

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 373- Anthony Rosano 1:09:21

3M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Anthony Rosano joins us to talk Conqueroos!!!!!, he and his amazing band, music and everything. we talk gear and all...ya'll...By Mark Daven

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Queens Redux 8:08

3M ago8:08

8:08

We cover questions including the old days in Queens with Simon, Garfunkel, and Harvey Brooks, to what if Like a Rolling Stone was a waltz. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own.By Al Kooper

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First Diamond Ring 7:39

3M ago7:39

7:39

We cover an assortment of questions from the first time Al heard This Diamond Ring on the radio to quadraphonic sound. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own..By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 372- Philip Sayce Returns to GRS 54:56

4M ago54:56

54:56

Philip Sayce Returns to GRS with a deep introspective record that is Urgent, Intense, Gigantic & Poignant. We dig in to talk about the music, the inspiration and PRS.By Mark Daven

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Silvertones Redux 7:41

4M ago7:41

7:41

We cover a bunch of questions including Al’s favorite Gospel group, the Swan Silvertones, also about Felix Caviliere, and about modern music. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own..By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 371- Albert Cummings- Strong 1:10:36

4M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Albert Cummings is back with Strong!By Mark Daven

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More Skynyrd and More 8:52

4M ago8:52

8:52

This is your host, Al’s chrome plated bumper, Jon Sachs. We answer a few more Lynyrd Skynyrd questions, along with some Fender- Gibson and guitar-vs-organ talk. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own.By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 370- Page's Double Neck 51:39

4M ago51:39

51:39

Page. Gibson. Double Neck. 50k? Is it worth it?By Mark Daven

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High Volume and Led Zep 9:03

4M ago9:03

9:03

We answers questions that raise the issue of the very loud volume of rock concerts, and what Al thinks about that. As always, Nilly the Dog ends each segment with her dogged thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Vivino Rewin(e)d: What, How & Why? 34:00

4M ago34:00

34:00

Vivino Rewin(e)d, which offers users a retrospective look at the year in wine, has been a long time in the making. But how did the idea come up? Why did we launch it this year? And what have we learned in the process? Find out all this and more in our latest Vivino Podcast episode, with our host Heini Zachariassen and guests Patrick Petersen & Paco…

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 369- Andy Aledort "In a Dream" 2:06:44

4M ago2:06:44

2:06:44

Every once in a great while some music comes along and rescue's you. When Andy Aledort sent me "In a Dream" the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Upon hearing it the first time I knew it was special, but as the time past and the more I played it and absorbed it, I realized this would be one of the most important records in my life. I thought …

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Another Look at 1650 Broadway 9:04

4M ago9:04

9:04

We talk about the good old not so great days at 1650 Broadway and we hear from L. Russell Brown who created a few million sellers with Al’s old songwriting pal. Nilly the Dog concludes each segment with some brief pooch dog thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Nilly and the Duck 6:13

5M ago6:13

6:13

We take a few questions about Nilly the Dog, including a startling revelation about the naked truth of her commentaries. We cover other topics, concluding with another exquisite example of Al’s duck talk. After each segment Nilly the Dog adds some brief thoughts, or at least she claims they are her thoughts and her woof.…

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 368: Mick Mars Exclusive Interview 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

Mick Mars Exclusive InterviewBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 367 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Scott Henderson- KarnevelBy Mark Daven

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A Wine Expert's Take on Vivino 46:59

5M ago46:59

46:59

For this new episode, Heini interviewed special guest Christopher Walkey, founder of Glass of Bubbly. Together, they explored Christopher's unique insights on leveraging Vivino in his professional endeavours, uncovering its strengths, and offering constructive feedback for enhancement. Then, Heini and Oleg analyse and dissect the feedback shared, a…

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 366 NAMM 2024 Re-Cap 1:58:59

6M ago1:58:59

1:58:59

NAMM SHOW 2024 is back and seems to be rejuvenated!!! We've got all the GOOD NEWS!By Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 365 58:06

6M ago58:06

58:06

Steve Rosen: Tonechaser EVH BookBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 364 1:04:16

6M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Billy Crain- Something worth fighting for, Henry Paul, Charlie Daniels BandBy Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 363 Celebrating Jeff Beck: One Year Later 1:18:14

6M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

As we approach the anniversary of the passing of arguably the most important electric guitarist in history, we celebrate Jeff Beck with more quotes, rare tracks and stories.By Mark Daven

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 362- Top 20 of 2023 1:28:01

7M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

The Top 20 Guitar Records of 2023By Mark Daven

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Bloomfield Box Set - Part 2 7:10

7M ago7:10

7:10

We bounce around various topics that relate the the box set, including more on East West, Bloomfield making way for Bishop, and Al’s visit to Mill Valley.By Al Kooper

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Bloomfield Box Set - Part 3 7:14

7M ago7:14

7:14

We conclude our talk about From His Head To His Heart To His Hands, the Mike Bloomfield Box set that Al Produced, and we also wander off into another Appaloosa story that shows again how deeply Al cared and cares about the music above everything.By Al Kooper

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Bloomfield Box Set - Part 1 8:13

7M ago8:13

8:13

We talk about creating the box set of Bloomfield for Columbia, about John Hammond, Bloomfield being afraid of Butterfield, about the legendary album East West, and Al doing this project out of love.By Al Kooper

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A Hammond B3? 7:56

7M ago7:56

7:56

We answer questions under what conditions Al would accept the gift of a Hammond B3 Organ, about the Bloomfield box set, and back to playing the organ. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own..By Al Kooper

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Vivino's Covid Story, boom, bust & learnings 27:48

7M ago27:48

27:48

In our latest episode we take a look at Vivino's journey through the Pandemic. This candid discussion between Heini and co-founder Theis unveils the dynamic rollercoaster of navigating a booming market, facing setbacks, and extracting invaluable wisdom along the way.By Vivino

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Marching Band Al 6:36

7M ago6:36

6:36

In this episode a question reveals that Al was a proud member of his college marching band, and we talk about not getting royalties from albums you played on. Of course, Nilly the Dog follows each segment with canine input of her own.By Al Kooper

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A Czech Visit 7:28

7M ago7:28

7:28

We answer a question from our first Czechoslovakian listener, a question about maybe Mike Bloomfield’s old guitar, and a greeting from old friend Glober (global?) Gober. As always, Nilly the Dog ends each segment with her dogged thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Song Titles 7:09

7M ago7:09

7:09

We answer questions about how Al starts writing songs, about the Metropole Lounge, and about Al’s crazy shirts. Nilly the Dog concludes each segment with some brief pooch dog thoughts.By Al Kooper

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Guitar Radio Show Ep 361- Paul Reed Smith- Eightlock 1:02:47

8M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Our next guest returns to us not as a world renown builder of fine guitars, but as an artist/musician, songwriter and honestly a badass guitarist. He has a new record coming on December 1st with his band Eightlock the album is called “Lions Roaring in Quicksand”. Please welcome back to GRS Mr. Paul Reed Smith…

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Blues Project Cow 8:02

8M ago8:02

8:02

We start with a rare bit of Donald Duck talk from Al and then about not visiting the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, being on the road vs staying in your home town, and the Cow Incident with the Blues Project. After each segment Nilly the Dog adds some brief thoughts of her own.By Al Kooper

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Vivino Premium and the New Wine List Scanner 45:16

8M ago45:16

45:16

For our second episode, we continue to discuss the latest Premium features as well as the just launched Premium Hub, a new way for us to connect with our users. Once gain, we play our "world-famous" 5-star game, where we discuss reviews all the way from 5 stars to 1.By Vivino

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