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In Two MindsMemory Box: Carrie WilliamsBetween our main episodes, we're opening up our Memory Box, asking simple, nostalgia-driven questions to our guests and ourselves. These questions prompt memory and can help start a dialogue with someone with dementia. This week, it's the turn of Carrie Williams, who told us the story of her husband's early onset dementia earlier in the series We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.
2025-02-1305 minIn Two MindsCaring for someone with young-onset dementia - Carrie’s StoryCarrie Williams talks to us about her 28-year love story with her husband Gareth who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and later frontotemporal dementia in his 50s.Carrie and Gareth were both police officers when they met at a convalescent home where they were recovering from injuries. They fell in love, got married and had two children together. In 2013, Carrie started noticing Gareth was struggling to find his words. After an initial misdiagnosis of depression, they discovered that Gareth had Parkinson’s disease and had had it for 12 years. In this heartbreaking episode, Carrie talks to us...
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Wine WednesdayIn Love with Santa Ynez
Randy and Carrie chat about Carrie’s vacation up in Santa Ynez wine country, where she tried four new wineries.
2022-07-1928 minWine WednesdayCelebrations of Love
Randy celebrates the engagement of 2 very dear friends, Carrie celebrates her anniversary and the upcoming wedding of two other dear friends. How do you celebrate love? With wine of course!
2021-09-1622 minWine WednesdayVacation Time
Randy and Carrie talk about their recent vacations and what wines they came across
2021-09-0922 minWine WednesdayStefan Blicker – Last Bottle Wines
Writing a description for a show in which one interviews someone who writes reviews and descriptions for a living can be daunting, but it is made easier when you are a fan. We have loved Last Bottle wines for years, and are now fans of one of the three co-founders Stefan Blicker. Stefan shares his origins in the wine world (and an Alaska connection with Carrie), explains how www.lastbottlewines.com came to be, and some insightful pairing ideas for the wine he shared. Yount Ridge Proprietary Red Blend, 2009.
2021-08-1931 min2021-08-0529 minWine WednesdayAnother vintage older
Carrie breaks her wine fast for two very important celebrations. Randy, Carrie, and the gang get to visit some friends in Santa Barbara County for a wine tasting day trip!
2021-07-2922 minWine WednesdayRecovery
Sometimes you need to recover from too much fun, and that was the case for Randy this week. But Carrie and Randy still made some amazing meals and smoked some delicious meats to share.
2021-07-2226 minWine WednesdayRussian River Relaxation
Randy tells Carrie about his river tubing, wine tasting adventure in Sonoma and Napa Counties
2021-07-1525 minWine WednesdayCherry Berry Summer
Randy and Carrie go berry crazy at the farmer’s market. Carrie comes up with some experimental recipes to make her leftovers interesting. Randy has a Sunday of day drinking.
2021-07-0100 minWine WednesdayMargarita Mayhem
Randy shares his new passion for farmers market influenced margaritas. Carrie shares her ongoing love affair with smoked meat. And, Carrie and Randy play the inaugural round of What Would You Pair?
2021-06-2400 minWine WednesdayThe Return of Dinner Parties!
Carrie and Randy share a meal of smoked meats and tasty veggies with friends. Carrie shares her new NSNG (no sugar no gluten) diet and healthy recipes, and Randy talks sausages.
2021-06-1000 minWine WednesdayCarrie goes to Wine Country!
For the first time in over a year Carrie gets to visit Santa Ynez Valley and go wine tasting! Plus Randy gets a new smoker and shares his joy of smokey foods.
2021-06-0300 minWine WednesdayTalkin Thai and Fry
Randy experiements with new Thai Recipies and Carrie has a hankorin for fried chicken!
2021-05-2023 minWine WednesdayBlackened Fish 2 Ways
Randy and Carrie both made a version of blackened fish (very different recipes) and figured out what to pair them with. Plus, Carrie got some new wine toys!
2021-05-1327 minWine WednesdayRandy Returns To Wine Country
After over a year away, Randy gets to brag to Carrie about his adventures through Paso Robles and Buellton
2021-05-0600 minWine WednesdayBackyard French Feast
Randy and Carrie share a lovely meal in the back yard with a plethora of wine. Carrie makes an exotic new dish and Randy makes an exotic sauce.
2021-04-2900 minWine WednesdayFailing Upwards
Randy and Carrie talk about a few failures this week, both in food and wine, and also some happy successes.
2021-04-2227 minWine WednesdayThank You Easter Bunny!
Randy and Carrie talk all about their Easter celebrations and meals. They also celebrate amazing charcuterie boards and the return of Smoking meat.
2021-04-1500 minWine WednesdaySpring? Summer?
We know it is barely Spring, but it is starting to feel like Summer and we are breaking out the Rosé, whites, and salads! Plus Randy breaks out his grill, and Carrie shares a sushi surprise.
2021-03-3100 minWine WednesdayExotic Flavors
Carrie and Randy share new exotic food flavor experiments and food successes. Black garlic, cured duck yolk, lime cilantro crème dressing and more!
2021-03-1831 minWine WednesdayWeekday Cabernet
Randy and Carrie share a socially distant backyard meal and search for a weekday Cabernet with the generous help of Tarzana Wine and Spirits.
2021-03-1000 minWine WednesdayBackyard Wine!
Randy and Carrie have a socially distant (30 feet away, bring your own glass) night of wine sharing! Plus Matt has perfected the French Fry, Carrie made duck, and Ryan ordered a case of panic wine.
2021-03-0500 minWine WednesdayLove. Love. Love.
Randy and Carrie share the love with the perfect Valentine’s dinners and pairings. Love is in the air, and in the glass.
2021-02-1826 minWine WednesdayWine Free Wednesday? WTF?
Randy tells us all about his second week of being wine free, and how it impacts his eating. Carrie talks Super Bowl snacks.
2021-02-1100 minWine WednesdayThe tragic wine dump of 2021!
Randy and Carrie discuss the fact that Carrie had to dump not one, but two different bottles of wine that had passed their peak! Tragedy! Also, they talk about some food.
2021-02-0400 minWine WednesdayMurica
Randy and Carrie discuss the American meals they made for inauguration dinner, and get in a bragging contest about social media reposts.
2021-01-2800 minWine WednesdayBirthdays times two!
Randy and Carrie talk about the 3 days of Birthday feasting for Matt. Carrie makes Italian meringue for the first time, and Randy puts together his fancy new wine opener.
2021-01-2100 minWine WednesdayA French Night Pandemic Style
Randy and Carrie share a French style Zoom meal. They also discuss steak successes, and proper food picture styling.
2021-01-1400 minWine WednesdayWe made it!
Happy 2021! It took many cases of wine but we all made it to the new year. In this episode Randy and Carrie share how they celebrated a modified NYE, and also start planning next year’s feast.
2021-01-0700 minWine WednesdayMerry Christmas!
What better way to celebrate a holiday during a pandemic than with delicious foods and great wines? Randy and Carrie share some of their holiday favorites.
2020-12-3000 minWine WednesdayThe Holidays Are Here!
Randy and Carrie share the joy of pairings from the last week, including some fish dishes, and some winter comfort food.
2020-12-1600 minWine WednesdayThanksgiving Two Ways
Randy and Carrie share how they celebrated Thanksgiving during a pandemic complete with double turkey, double potatoes, and double stuffing. Plus Carrie smokes a brisket big enough to be a small person.
2020-12-0300 minWine WednesdayMustard Mastery
Randy and Carrie delight in Winter flavors and soups, and each share their version of amazing mustard sauce paired with pork. Get ready to drool.
2020-11-1900 minWine WednesdayMeatcake Monday!
Randy and Carrie share a meat-filled Monday meal, and socially distance celebrate home ownership.
2020-11-0500 minWine WednesdayPork and Pinot
Randy and Carrie share their versions of mustardy pork and what pinots they paired it with, and the both share how they perfected the humble potato.
2020-10-2200 minWine WednesdayFall is in the air!
Randy and Carrie talk about the shifting palates of fall (pumpkins and souls galore), their love of kale, and comfort foods.
2020-09-2400 minWine WednesdayAnniversary 15/20
Randy shares his horror at fast food wine, and some new novel pairings of his favorite wines. Carrie talks about her 2 (yes 2) anniversary dinners.
2020-09-1700 minWine WednesdayFish and Red wine
Randy and Carrie pair fish with red wine this week and the results are surprising. They also celebrate a friend’s birthday with an Italian feast on Zoom.
2020-09-1000 minWine WednesdayParallel Food Lives
Randy and Carrie share eerily similar food weeks, including Thai dishes paired with Sauv Blanc, and chicken dishes.
2020-09-0300 minWine WednesdayBreakfast for Dinner
Randy and Carrie share the joy of breakfast for dinner. Randy shares his technique for air frying homemade corn chips, and Carrie talks about one of her new favorite cuts of steak.
2020-08-2700 minWine WednesdayThe Best Holiday of the Year!
Not, it’s not Christmas, all the birthdays have passed, and Halloween is not for another few months… it’s National Pinot Noir Day! Randy and Carrie share what they will be drinking to celebrate, and they also talk about some meals.
2020-08-1900 minWine WednesdayVacation Wine Wednesday Style
Randy and Carrie talk about the birthday aftermath. Carrie shares her week of pizza eating, and Randy describes the best salad he has EVER eaten.
2020-08-1300 minWine WednesdayThe Last Birthday!
Randy and Carrie celebrate Randy’s birthday with some liquid gifts. They also discuss a plethora of fish dishes and pairings.
2020-08-0500 minWine WednesdayCarrie’s Birthday Feast
Randy and Carrie talk about the rest of Carrie’s birthday week celebration including a 4-course feast!!
2020-07-2900 minWine WednesdayBirthday Surprise!
It’s Carrie’s birthday! Randy surprises her with birthday presents on the show, (which no surprise were wine). Randy and Carrie discuss their wine purchases, Zooms with wine makers, and an epic Wine Wednesday dinner.
2020-07-2200 minWine WednesdaySteaks and Sausages
Randy makes more sausages, and a couple of meals that are to die for. Carrie almost dies (not really) from possible food poisoning.
2020-07-1500 minWine WednesdayMurica!
Randy and Carrie celebrate Independance Day with burgers and wine of course! Plus Carrie gets her 1950’s housewife on with a classic recipe, and Randy kicks up the spice level with some Indian food.
2020-07-0900 minWine WednesdayGood ‘Thai’dings
Randy shares one of his favorite pairings with his friends; pork larb and Storm Sauv Blanc. Carrie shares how she almost poisoned herself.
2020-07-0231 minWine WednesdayFood for Days
Randy talks sausages, Carrie makes lasagna for the first time, and they both visited (socially distancing of course) friends.
2020-06-2400 minWine WednesdayViva New Mexico
Randy and Carrie share their love for the flavors of NM and share a few red chili spiced recipes. Carrie smoked her first meat of the Summer, and realized she is out of practice.
2020-06-1700 minWine WednesdayGravy 2 Ways
Randy and Carrie continue their social distancing meals and share their gravy 2 ways, a fried chicken failure, and the joy of pickled onions.
2020-06-1100 minWine WednesdayA Memorial Day to Remember
Randy and Carrie share a few food fails and a few surprising successes. And Carrie becomes a little less of a fish snob, while Randy becomes more of a sausage snob.
2020-05-2800 minWine WednesdayMexican Meals and More
Randy and Carrie share some amazing homemade Mexican style meals from this week and some great whiskey tips.
2020-05-2000 minWine WednesdayThe Covid 15
Randy and Carrie discuss pizza and Rosé pool “parties”, Cinco de Mayo, and the benefits of a busted wine fridge.
2020-05-1300 minWine WednesdayThe New Normal
Carrie and Randy have found a (safe and rule abiding) way to continue their Wine Wednesday dinners! Plus they chat about desserts and Carrie’s newfound love for Sunday brunch.
2020-05-0623 minWine WednesdayTaking the Wine World by Storm
Randy and Carrie sit down with Ernst Storm of Storm Wines and have a fantastic conversation about Wine making from Santa Barbara to South Africa (where he is from), and some even more fantastic wine. We are now fans of Sauv Blanc thanks to Ernst!
Storm Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley 2019Storm Grenache Rosé 2018Storm Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2018Storm Pinot Noir Duvarita Vineyard 2016 and 2013
2020-04-2900 minWine WednesdayCOVID can’t keep us down!
Randy and Carrie share a ton of meals they have created during shelter in place, and highlight some great wine deals from past guests so you can keep your wine cellar stocked without leaving the house.
2020-04-2200 minWine WednesdayExpanding Your Horizons
Randy and Carrie share some perfect wine pairing ideas, and Carrie talks about her mi-week trip to Santa Ynez Valley.
2020-03-1100 minWine WednesdayLane Tanner – Lumen Wines
Join Randy and Carrie for an entertaining and enlightening chat with Lane Tanner, winemaker and co-owner of Lumen Wines, former winemaker and owner of Lane Tanner Winery and a pioneer of Santa Barbara County.
Lumen Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2016Lumen Grenache 2016Lumen Pinot Gris 2018
2020-03-0400 minWine WednesdayWonder Women of Wine
Randy and Carrie interview Rania Zayyat from Wonder Women of Wine, a group dedicated to increasing the visibility and influence of women in the wine world.
2020-02-2600 minWine WednesdayWine Bowl
What do you do when you are just not interested in the Super Bowl this year? Go to wine country of course! Randy and Carrie chat about Randy’s wine country weekend, and Carrie’s short rib celebration at home.
2020-02-1900 minWine WednesdayThe Jeroboam
What is even more festive than a homemade wood fire pizza party with wine? One with a jeroboam of wine! Carrie and Randy talk about celebrating Matt’s birthday, and his special wine gift.
2020-02-1200 minWine WednesdayKathy Joseph: Bad-Ass Winemaker Part II
Randy and Carrie share the rest of their educational and inspiring interview with the Head Fiddle of Fiddlehead Cellars and FiddleStix Vineyards.
Tasted This Episode:Fiddlehead Happy Canyon Sauv Blanc
Fiddlehead Goosebury Sauv Blanc
Fiddlehead Hunnysuckle Sauv BlancFiddlehead Gruner Veltliner
Sweetie Late Harvest Grüner Veltliner 2016
2020-02-0528 minWine WednesdayKathy Joseph: Bad-Ass Winemaker Part I
Randy and Carrie chat with Kathy Joseph, the Head Fiddle of Fiddlehead Cellars and Fiddlestix Vineyard.
Tasted This Episode:Pink Fiddle Rosé 2018Seven Twenty Eight Pinot Noir 2014Lollapalooza Pinot Noir 2013Oldsville Pinot Noir 2015
2020-01-2900 minWine WednesdayGavin Chanin: Wine Whiz Kid All Grown Up
Join Randy and Carrie as they chat with wine maestro Gavin Chanin of Chanin wines in Lompoc. Gavin, who started in the business at 18, and started his own company at 21, was named to both Forbes and Wine & Spirits 30 under 30, has been WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2013 Wine Star Award in the “Rising Star” category, and has been on numerous top 100 winemaker lists, including multiple years for Wine & Spirits. Clearly we are not the only people who love his wine.
Tasted this Episode:
Chanin Los Alamos Chardonnay
Chanin Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
2014 Chanin Los Alamos Pinot No
2020-01-2200 minWine WednesdayClos Pepe: Limestone, Leases, and the Law
Join Randy and Carrie as they interview Steve Pepe, owner of Clos Pepe Vineyard (one of Carrie’s favorites!) now leased to Walt Wines, and former owner of Clos Pepe Estate Wines (closed in 2014). Steve shares his insights and opinions on wine, the future of wine making, and the importance of the Santa Ynez Valley to the world of wine.
Tasted in this Episode: Clos Pepe Pinot Noir 2014 VS
2020-01-1500 minWine WednesdayRinging in 2020
Randy and Carrie talk about their second annual NYE extravaganza (the first inspired the Wine Wednesday Podcast). 11 courses, 11 people, 11 pairings. They wrap up the year in bougie decadence.
2011 Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs
2017 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir
2018 Les Galimardes White Chateaneauf-du-Pape
2017/2018 Loring Boekenoogen Pinot Noir
2016 Wrath Boekenoogen Pinot Noir
2013 Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunelo
2017 Turley Old Vine Zinfandel
1999 Quilceda Creek Cabernet
2016 Margerum M5
2005 Sain-Julien Chateaux Leoville Barton Bordeaux
2014 Fiddlehead Bubbles Blanc de Noir
2020-01-0800 minWine WednesdayCantara Cellars – The Bridge from Lodi to Camarillo
Randy and Carrie interview Mike Brown from Cantara Cellars and Flat Fish Brewery in Camarillo. Mike is the third generation in a wine growing and making family, and he shares his insight and perspectives on California wine making.
2019-12-3100 minWine WednesdayWine and Wedding Bells
Ryan and Carrie take a trip to Santa Ynez Valley for the Loring party and a stay in Los Alamos. Oh yeah, and so Ryan could propose to his now fiancé!
2019-12-2500 minWine WednesdayThe Magnificent Margerum
You have heard Randy and Carrie pontificate on their love of Margerum M5. Today meet the man behind the bottle, Doug Margerum of Margerum and Barden wines.
Tasted in this Episode: Margerum M5 Red 2017Margerum M5 White 2018Barden Vin Gris 2018Barden Pinot Noir 2017
2019-12-1855 minWine WednesdayTurkey, Pork and Pot Pie, oh my!
Randy and Carrie share their Thanksgiving celebrations and pairings, some party ideas, and a visit to the Pioneers of Santa Barbara Tasting event.
Tasted in this Episode:
Melville Block M Pinot Noir 2017Loring Rancho La Viña Pinot Noir 2018Seasmoke Southing Pinot Noir 2017
2019-12-1135 minWine WednesdayThe Past and Present of Hitching Post Wines
Randy and Carrie interview Frank Ostini, the eccentric yet down to earth owner of The Hitching Post II and partner and wine maker of Hitching Post Wines. They talk everything from the movie Sideways to catching gophers.
Tasted in this Episode:
Hitching Post Pinks Rosè 2018
Hitching Post Careaga Chardonnay 2018
Hitching Post Highliner Pinot Noir 2016
2019-12-0400 minWine WednesdayThe Legacy of Loring
Randy and Carrie have the chance to interview the humble genius who makes some of their favorite Pinot Noir: Brian Loring from Loring Wine Co. They talk about quintessential California Pinot and Brian’s unique path to winemaking master.
Tasted in this episode:Loring Boekenoogen Pinot Noir 2018Loring Peake Ranch Pinot Noir 2018
2019-11-2700 minWine WednesdayFree Run Juice
Randy and Carrie chat with Michael Frashilla of Free Run Juice chat about boutique small run wines, and meals we would pair them with.
2019-11-2000 minWine WednesdayThe Primal Pop of Prosecco
Randy and Carrie attend the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Lunch sponsored by The Somm Journal. They also chat about braised short ribs and homemade spicy tuna rice cakes.
2019-11-1300 minWine WednesdayMeridith May of The Somm Journal
Randy and Carrie interview the marvelous Meridith May of The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. She shares her 25+ years of wine wisdom, insight, and future predictions.
2019-11-0600 minWine WednesdaySideways Fest
Wedding and festivals and movies… oh my!Carrie attends the Sideways wine festival on her own, while Randy goes to Austin for a wedding and tries a new whiskey.
2019-10-3000 minWine WednesdayPinot & Canard
Carrie crafts a French style meal of duck and an assortment of Pinot,and Randy celebrates his mastery of the smoked brisket!
2019-10-2300 minWine WednesdayFive French Courses
Carrie gives Ryan and their friends a taste of France with a 5 course meal, the best bearnaise sauce ever, and a lot of wine.
2019-10-1600 minWine WednesdayFour Brix Winery – Scosso
Join Randy and Carrie as they welcome their first guests to the Wine Wednesday Podcast: Karen and Gary Stewart from Four Brix Winery in Ventura, CA.
2019-10-1000 minWine WednesdayFoley’s Pinot Celebration!
Randy and Carrie share the own version of Sideways, complete with Pinot, steaks from The Hitching Post, and a hangover.–
2019-10-0840 minWine WednesdayViva la France! part Dieux
Chateneuf du Pape, rośe all day, and chilled red wine! Carrie and Randy chat about the second half of her epic trip to France.
2019-10-0300 minWine WednesdayViva La France! Part 1
Burgundy and Beaune. The first of 3 episodes where we talk about Carrie’s trip to France. This episode we talk about Maison Joseph Drouhin, and The Chef’s Atelier.
2019-09-2400 minWine WednesdaySmokefest 2019
Carrie and Randy fall in love with their smokers and recap Randy’s Brisket and wine filled birthday!
2019-08-1000 min2019-08-0100 minWine WednesdayHappy Birthday Carrie!
Carries birthday celebration included Bacon Wrapped Dates, Roasted Tenderloin, and a whole lotta wine!
2019-07-2300 minWine WednesdayThe Perfect Pairing
Carrie Randy are back with tales of perfect pairings and Alaskan Adventures
2019-07-1900 minWine WednesdayTurley – Old Vine Zinfandel
Carrie and randy share not one but two Wine Wednesdays, and discuss how to keep drinking wine while trying to lose weight
2019-06-1000 minWine WednesdayBanfi Brunello
Carrie and Randy celebrate GlutenFest 2019 Italian style, and have a healthy Pinot paired dinner to recover.
2019-05-2925 minWine WednesdayDragonette – Santa Rita Hills
Randy and Carrie celebrate a friend’s birthday with fancy burgers and wine, and they finally share the Game of Thrones Finale menu!
2019-05-2100 minWine WednesdayMatrix – Russian River Valley 2015 Pinot Noir
Carrie and Randy take it to the next level with their Game of Thrones pairings and talk about Santa Maria Piquinto Beans!
2019-05-1600 minWine WednesdayWhiskey Wednesday!
Carrie and Randy experience a new kind of Wine Wednesday, in different states and without red wine. What?!? Listen to see if they survived.
2019-05-1400 minWine WednesdayFoley – T-Anchor
Screw Wendesday, Ryan and Carrie do a whole wine weekend visiting the Margerum Cellar, and tastings from Foley, Diergberg, Bedford and The Hitching Post with bonus steak sandwiches!
2019-05-0700 minWine WednesdayBubbly and Crispy Chicken
In this show Carrie comes up with an ingenious way to get rid of some of her bubbles m… pair them with potato crusted fried chicken!
2019-05-0600 minWine WednesdaySeasmoke – Southing
Randy and Carrie celebrate the first episode of the final season of Game Of Thrones with themed wines! Wine Wednesday meal of Chicken with mushroom sauce paired with Seasmoke, Wrath, and Daou.
2019-04-2000 minWine WednesdayClos Pepe – 2014 Pinot Noir
Randy and Carrie share the joy of braising meat, and share a fancy dinner with friends (there were peacocks)!
2019-04-0500 minWine WednesdayWrath – Pesto and Paso
Carrie and Randy recap their recent trip to Paso Robles as well as the most recent Wine Wednesday meal and wine pairings.
2019-03-0451 minWine WednesdayMargerum M5 – Ringing in 2019
Randy and Carrie talk about the insanely amazing 11 course new years eve meal they cooked, paired with the perfect wines, and shared with 12 friends and family
2019-01-0540 min