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Exploring the Wine GlassOne Star Winery Reviews: Too Much Ranch, Not Enough ChickenIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
In this episode, we’re heading back to Missouri for another round of one-star winery reviews—and let’s just say, the hits keep on coming. From tree-free tasting rooms and questionable political rallies (or whatever that was), to overdressed salads, under-chickened pizzas, and the mysterious case of the selectively used fans, we’re diving into the quirks and chaos that make these reviews absolute gold. Oh, and yes...2025-05-051h 15Exploring the Wine GlassAugusta, Missouri: No Pets, No Parking, No Problem (Except for These One-Star Reviewers)It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Welcome back to One Star Winery Reviews—the podcast where we dive into the most dramatic, over-the-top, and downright ridiculous one-star reviews the wine world has to offer. Today, we’re heading to a place that totally caught me off guard as America’s very first AVA—Augusta, Missouri. Who knew?! This charming little slice of wine history apparently comes with very strong opinions about bus parking, pand...2025-04-071h 05
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 11: Quarterly Review (January - March 2025)Send us a textCan the first quarter of 2025 be over already?? In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of the last three months. Julia’s Books:The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia QuinnEmily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett, narrated by Elle Potter and Michael DoddsElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerThe Liar's Dictionary by Eley WilliamsThe Siren of Sussex by Mimi MatthewsWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of...2025-04-021h 05
Consider the ConstitutionThe Unwritten Role: First Ladies in American DemocracyIn this special episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores the evolving role of America's First Ladies with Anita McBride, former Assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and co-author of "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women." Though the Constitution never defines this role, First Ladies, from Martha Washington to today, have wielded significant influence in shaping policy, diplomacy, and national identity. McBride shares fascinating insights about how these women served as essential partners to presidents while carving out their own legacies - f...2025-03-1931 minExploring the Wine GlassLivermore Valley 2 - No Water for You & Other Tasting Room TragediesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, we return to the most absurd, outrageous, and downright hilarious bad reviews the wine world has to offer!
Ever been scolded for holding your glass “incorrectly”? Denied a sip of water like you're stranded in the desert? Or maybe you’ve been put in your place by a winery that says your work emergency isn’t their responsibility? Well, you’re not alone! Today, we’re...2025-03-031h 06
Can I Bring My BookBooks and Cake and CostumesGet ready cuz it's Episode Ten Plus One: Cake, Cozy Mysteries, and Bestie Book Swap Updates
We’re celebrating our 11th episode (or as we like to call it, "ten plus one") with some bookish chat about cozy mysteries, annotated book swaps, and our latest reads. Plus, we talk about the books that inspired us as kids, the joy of missing out, and Kat’s spirit week adventures.
📚 Books Mentioned:
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe: https://amzn.to/3WL15Py
The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan: ht...2025-02-0433 minExploring the Wine GlassOne-Star Winery Reviews: Octopus Legs, Toilet Revenge, and DWI ConspiraciesIt’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!
Today, I join my co-hosts, Martha McBride and Nikki Corbett, as we dive deep into the wacky, weird, and downright ridiculous one-star reviews left for wineries in Temecula. From octopi having legs to toilet revenge schemes and accusations of DWI conspiracies with the cops, we're here to unpack these head-scratching rants with humor, sarcasm, and a little wine knowledge on the side.
So, grab a gl...2025-01-061h 00
Life Coach BFF Show for Midlife Women - Thrive in Midlife, Women Over 40, Women Over 50, Goal Setting, Navigating Menopause, Purpose Driven Life, Faith, Systems196 | Manifest Your Perfect Day: Midlife Health Tips & Hilarious Beach Tales with Dr. Carol LynnCrafting the Perfect Day with Heather and Dr. Carol Lynn In episode 196 of the 'Life Coach BFF Show,' Heather chats with Dr. Carol Lynn, a menopause mentor and expert. They dive into discussions about ideal perfect days, exploring everything from sunny beach mornings to dreamy evenings with family. Additionally, they touch on topics related to women's midlife health, the importance of socializing, and strategies to maintain cognitive function. Listeners are encouraged to conceptualize and manifest their 'perfect day,' while Heather shares a hilarious beach encounter story and practical tips from an AARP article on how to slow...2024-11-2140 min
Master Your Mix PodcastAlex Venguer: Creating Balanced, Organic MixesAlex Venguer is an engineer who is comfortable with recording and mixing as small or large a project as can come and who has had great experience working with the top names in styles as varied as jazz, rock, folk, classical, pop, hip hop, broadway, R&B, electronic, film scores and many others.Some examples of the artists he's worked with include: Sting, John Legend, Maria Schneider, Marcus Miller, Aretha Frankiln, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, Juan Luis Guerra, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, Woody Allen, Philip Glass, Christian McBride, Cassandra Wilson, Sufjan Stevens, Regina Spektor, Train...2024-09-181h 01
Navigating Joy TogetherEncore Episode: Revisiting,..Sharing JOY through "My Aloof Vagina" with Martha McBrideSend us a textI'm so excited to share this conversation with Martha McBride. We connected over social media and found we have a lot in common, especially our goal to live in JOY daily.Martha shares her experience with a bad breakup that led to depression and how she was then able to get out of that. She also shares how she knows she is living in a state of JOY each day. One way she knows is if she is singing. Not just songs on the radio but even when she c...2024-06-2048 min
Girls Gone HallmarkSigned, Sealed, Delivered for ChristmasWelcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Your favorite duo, Megan and Wendy, have transitioned from the single-season "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" episodes to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas." Spoiler alert: Why did no one ever tell them this is one of the greatest Christmas movies Hallmark has ever made? Will this earn a 5-STAR rating from Girls Gone Hallmark? Tune in and listen now! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group...2024-06-0622 minGirls Gone HallmarkSigned, Sealed, Delivered for ChristmasWelcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Your favorite duo, Megan and Wendy, have transitioned from the single-season "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" episodes to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas." Spoiler alert: Why did no one ever tell them this is one of the greatest Christmas movies Hallmark has ever made? Will this earn a 5-STAR rating from Girls Gone Hallmark? Tune in and listen now! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group...2024-06-0622 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 476 || Into the Backlist, Vol. 3This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 476” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:...2024-05-0925 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 145: Discussing the first-ever LibbysIn this week's issue of Pages n' Pages, we talk about the new Libbys, which are an award system made by the program Libby and the finalists and winners in each of their categories. .
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries #1) by Elle Kennedy
Her Soul to Take (Souls Trilogy #1) by Harley Laroux
Happy Place by Emily Henry
The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire #1) by Andrea Stewart
Kulti by Mariana Zapata and narrated by Callie Dalton
A Love...2024-04-0947 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 42: How Did We Do On Our 2023 Reading Goals?In this episode, we take a look back at our reading goals for the year and see how we did!Books mentioned, in order:The Secret History by Donna TarttIf We Were Villains by M. L. RioHappiness Falls by Angie KimThe Other Side of Night by Adam HamdyMiracle Creek by Angie KimRadio Girl by Carol BrendlerWar of the Worlds by Orson WellesThe Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideThe Good Lord Bird by James McBrideEntangled Life: How Fungi...2023-12-2044 minPages n' PagesChapter 128: Goodreads Choice Awards Pt. 2In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive back into the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards and discuss the finalists after the opening round of voting! Let us know if you voted and if you voted!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Unhinged by Vera Valentine and narrated by Richard Pendragon and Raven Wildewood
System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #8) by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager and narrated by Nicol Zanzarella
Survive the Night by Riley Sa...2023-12-1245 min
Word from Bear CreekMartha Martha Martha!Pastor Brook talks about Mary and Martha from Luke 10. 2023-11-0626 min
Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show PodcastMike -vs- Martha -vs- Brian - Episode 141 - Trivia Game Show PodcastCould you legally drink alcohol in Mississippi in the year 1922? Do daffodils grow to face the sun? Can you tell me what you want, what you really really want? Welcome to another exciting episode of Stuff I Never Knew, the trivia game show podcast that tests your knowledge in unexpected ways. In today's episode titled "Mike vs. Martha vs. Brian Trivia Game Show Podcast," our host Jeff Revilla welcomes three fantastic guests: Brian, Martha, and Mike!Our Categories Tonight are:ROUND 1: The Simpsons or Seinfeld! ROUND 2: Multiple Choice, Fresh...2023-09-2028 min
Keeping Up With Chaos - From the Booth & BeyondLet's Talk About... | My Aloof Vagina Podcast with MarthaJoz forgot the chili beans and chaos ensued when she got invited to the premiere of her first student film! Lloyd has been too busy to go to dinner and Gaby calls in from an undisclosed location.Later, Gaby, Angela, Lloyd and Jozlyn talk to Martha McBride, who is the host of My Aloof Vagina, an irreverent podcast about perimenopause and midlife dating, sex, & relationships. Martha calls in from a cabin in the woods which is related to "old lady stuff" and touches on why doing all you can to grow old healthily is important. How can w...2023-07-131h 04
My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to PerimenopauseSeizing and Navigating Joy in Midlife - Interview with guest Martha McBride with Host Lauren Raymond on the Navigating Joy Together Podcast - Season 1 BONUS EpisodeChoosing joy can be a practice. And in this Season 1 Bonus episode, Martha was a guest on the Navigating Joy Together podcast. In this conversation, Martha and pod host Lauren talk about: ways to cultivate joy in the mundanehow Martha knows when she's allowing joy into her life (and when she's NOT!)how starting her podcast helped Martha get back in touch with joyand why perimenopause is NOT for wimps...but also why it isn't worth attaching your identity to the "suffering" of it allThey touch briefly on the concept of "The Pain Body," wh...2023-06-0129 min
Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastS02 TBR Tuesday: It Do Be Bangin’ (On a Horse)In which Caroline and Hannah survive TBR Doomsday, suffer linguistic sex words, and experience all the moods: sad, horny, kissing, and killing.Reminders:- We now have a Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/romanceyourtbr ↳ Follow/friend us for easy access to the books we rec on the pod!- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us!↳ Tune in on May 19th for Lesson #3: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins.- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your loca...2023-05-091h 53Navigating Joy TogetherSharing JOY through "My Aloof Vagina" with Martha McBrideSend us a textI'm so excited to share this conversation with Martha McBride. We connected over social media and found we have a lot in common, especially our goal to live in JOY daily.Martha shares her experience with a bad breakup that led to depression and how she was then able to get out of that. She also shares how she knows she is living in a state of JOY each day. One way she knows is if she is singing. Not just songs on the radio but even when she ca...2023-04-2048 min