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Money StoriesWhat is Wealth? A Conversation with Pete Adeney and Kevin DahlstromWe’ve been taught to chase success, but what if real wealth has nothing to do with money?Recorded live at the BaseCamp Boulder event, this conversation with Kevin Dahlstrom and Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) dives into what it truly means to live rich right now. We talk about freedom, purpose, and the five dimensions of wealth that go far beyond your bank account.If you’ve ever wondered what comes after success, this episode reveals how true wealth begins the moment you start...
2025-11-281h 15
Firefighters Podcast#416 Evolving the Fireground: International Lessons with Mike StachowiczIn this episode, Pete sits down once again with Watch Manager Mike “Stacko” Stachowicz GIFIRE a UK firefighter, international fire behaviour instructor, and long-time friend of the podcast to unpack his experiences from IFIW (International Fire Instructor’s Workshop) 2025. From live burns and tactical experiments in Colorado to conversations with global leaders like Andy Starnes, James Mendoza, John McDonough, and Keith Stakes from UL FSRI, Mike brings a firsthand look at the science, strategy, and mindset shaping modern firefighting.Together, Pete and Mike dig int...
2025-11-102h 36
Mask Off with Hawaii Mike: The intersection of life, mental health and Hip-Hop culture.Mask Off with Hawaii Mike episode #23: Premium PeteHawaii Mike linked up with Premium Pete to talk fatherhood, emotional evolution, and finding purpose through pain.Known for his work with Combat Jack and his own Premium Pete Show, Pete shares how becoming a father—and later choosing to go to therapy—completely reshaped how he sees the world and himself. From growing up in Brooklyn to building a voice in Hip Hop culture, Pete opens up about what it means to do the real work, not for clout—but for legacy.Premium Pete talks about going to therapy to break genera...
2025-06-241h 48
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out174. Pete Docter: The Inside Out of Pixar’s ProcessIn 2012, Mike was invited his film Sleepwalk With Me at Pixar and he’s been friends with filmmaker Pete Docter ever since. Known for his directorial feats of greatness with Monsters, Inc., Up, Soul, and Inside Out, Pete Docter is now the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar. Pete walks Mike through the Pixar “draft” process for developing a story, and reveals the ups and downs of being a Pixar director. Pete shares stories of his time spent with Steve Jobs, George Lucas, and some of the original Disney animators. Plus, advice on giving (and receiving) creative notes, and the story...
2025-06-2352 min
Luxury Outdoor Living PodcastEp 082 Your Treehouse with Pete Nelson of 'The Treehouse Master'In this episode of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast, Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs chat with Pete Nelson, the renowned treehouse designer and host of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters. Pete shares his journey from building a modest backyard tree fort as a child to becoming a pioneer in custom treehouse design and construction. The episode covers Pete’s biographical highlights, the design and construction process of treehouses, the importance of selecting the right trees, and various design trends and tips. Additionally, the discussion touches on the challenges of permitting, the benefits of biophilic design, and Pete's vision fo...
2025-04-291h 17
The RTO Show "Let's talk Rent to Own"The Evolution of Ashley Furniture in Rent-To-Own with Mike KaysSend us a textThis episode offers a fascinating exploration into the workings of the rent-to-own sector, featuring a conversation with Michael Kays, the Vice President of Rental Operations at Ashley Furniture. As a leading name in the industry for over 75 years, Ashley has enabled countless families to turn houses into homes, emphasizing not just consumer transactions but building lasting relationships. Michael discusses the importance of gratitude and giving during the holiday season, illustrating that this ethos extends beyond mere transactions and is foundational to the company's culture.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the...
2025-03-101h 09
MMA History PodcastPete Spratt Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive Pete Spratt was known for having explosive power and anyone brave or foolish enough to stand and trade with him paid the price. What took place behind the scenes with Pete Spratt is actually just as interesting as what we saw in the cage. Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:16 interview start 1:30 beginnings in MMA3:40 training coach Saekson JanJira7:21 training with Lions Den members 9:33 Pete Spratt vs Jeremiah Oniel
2025-01-131h 25
The Pete Primeau ShowBeyond The Transaction: Re-Imagining The Customer Experience in an Online World with Mike Salter: Episode 206In this episode, we chat with Mike Salter, a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of experience in the Home Furnishings Industry. Mike is the owner of his own independent rep company and also runs Retailer Advantage, a company dedicated to providing promotional solutions for retail stores. Known for his positive energy, great sense of humor, and knack for creative problem-solving, Mike shares his insights on how retailers can succeed and stand out in today's competitive marketplace. Tune in for valuable advice on boosting retail success, the importance of innovative promotions, and how maintaining a positive mindset can drive business...
2025-01-131h 00
What Are You Made Of?Energizing the World Through Fitness and Lifestyle Innovation with Pete MooreMike "C-Roc" sits down with Pete Moore, aka "Captain Halo," a dynamic leader revolutionizing the health and fitness industry. Pete shares his journey from mergers and acquisitions to his passion for creating the "Halo" sector—health, active lifestyle, and outdoor companies that tackle global challenges like obesity, diabetes, and loneliness.
Discover Pete's innovative approach to blending capital and wellness with profitability, creating scalable businesses that inspire healthier lifestyles. From the evolution of the fitness industry to the power of building a personal brand, Pete and Mike dive into actionable strategies for exponential impact. With to...
2024-12-1635 min
Luke and Pete Talking SheetMike Tyson SCAM of the Century | EP116 Luke and Pete Talking SheetOn this weeks episode the boys talk the big Mike Tyson fight and how sad it was to watch it. There is a thing called “Winter Penis” that affects size. How to spot a liar and they have some funny dilemmas, which causes Pete to say Luke trusts women too much.
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2024-11-261h 07MMA History PodcastPete Drago Sell Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive Pete Sell started his career at the famous Serra Longo gym in New York. We discuss the Phil Baroni rivalry, Matt Serra beating George St Pierre as well as what it was like participating in the east coast underground fight scene. Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:34 interview start 1:48 dropping out of college to pursue fight career 3:18 guest security on the Jerry Springer show 4:43 beginnings in MMA 9:01 rolling w...
2024-09-021h 31Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out134. Pete Holmes Returns: Working It WeirdFrom the studio of Pete’s podcast, You Made It Weird, Pete and Mike record an all new episode of Working It Out. Pete brings new and improved roasts of Mike while retroactively responding to Mike’s roasts of Pete from their previous episode. Plus the two comics have one of the most pure Working It Out sessions of all time as they create jokes in real time about their complex relationships with their dads. Through the jokes and the burns Mike and Pete ultimately attempt to answer life’s big questions: Does God exist? Does Mike get residuals from t...
2024-06-1055 min
The Pete Primeau ShowAdapt Or Die! - Mike Juoni: Episode 172In this episode, we sit down with Mike, a seasoned sales and operations executive with over two decades of industry experience. Throughout his career, Mike has cultivated a reputation for fostering vibrant company cultures centered around performance and innovative thinking. With a track record of success in steering both medium and large-sized companies, Mike offers invaluable insights into the dynamics of leadership, the importance of nurturing a high-performing culture, and the strategies for driving growth and innovation in today's competitive landscape. Join us as we explore Mike's journey, uncovering the keys to building thriving teams and businesses that stand...
2024-05-2056 min
The Pete Primeau ShowThe First-Time Manager Sales - Mike Weinberg: Episode 152In this episode, Pete brings on guest Mike Weinberg, a renowned expert in sales management and new business development. With a passion for helping sellers and sales teams succeed in winning new sales, Mike has established himself as one of the most trusted and sought-after sales experts in the field.
Known for his candid, humorous, and tell-it-like-it-is approach, Mike is often referred to as a #SalesTruth-teller. Sales leaders and salespeople alike appreciate his ability to communicate simple, practical, powerful, and easy-to-implement concepts. Mike's expertise extends across industries of all sizes, ranging from companies with a f...
2024-01-0258 minMike Birbiglia's Working It Out115. Pete Holmes Returns (Again): The Funniest and Longest Episode YetMike’s new special, “The Old Man & The Pool” is finally on Netflix and he brings on an all-timer to celebrate. Pete Holmes returns for a third Working it Out, and he and Mike roast each other as hard as only old friends can. Mike and Pete discuss Pete’s new Netflix special “I Am Not For Everyone,” the problem with Micheal Jackson’s nickname “Wacko Jacko,” and what secrets Pete has in store for his next hour of comedy. Plus, Pete literally won’t stop doing impressions: Bill Burr, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, and of course, Mike.Please consider do...
2023-11-271h 16
Cash Flow Fight ClubE07: A Cash Flow Cage Match Between Self Storage Rebel, Mike Wagner & Alt Housing Heavyweight, Pete LaBarreThis episode of the Cash Flow Fight Club podcast features two heavyweight real estate investors - Pete LaBarre who owns several RV and mobile home parks and Mike Wagner who invests in self-storage facilities. They go deep discussing the business models, risks, returns, and strategies for generating cash flow and passive income in these asset classes. .
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
[03:51] - Backgrounds of Pete and Mike
[16:11] - The benefits of investing in mobile homes
[28:31] - The cost of investing in mobile homes
[32:14] - Timeline for...
2023-08-231h 21
HALO Talks: Elevating WellnessUnlocking Value & Growth Opportunities with Mike Geenen: REIT's, Experiential, and Leisure AssetsMike Geenen is the Senior Director of Investments at EPR Properties. EPR is a 25+ year old, publicly traded REIT with $6.5B in investments, 350+ assets across 44 states and Canada, with more than 200 partners and tenants. A REIT is a real estate investment trust which owns (and sometimes) operates income-producing real estate or related assets. These typically include things like office buildings, malls, apartments, hotels, resorts, self-storage facilities, and so forth. Geenen states, "We bill ourselves as the diversified experiential REIT. And what that really means is that we focus on investing in real estate venues that facilitate out of...
2023-03-2831 min
Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing PodcastEP 124 - How to make $4m in One Year Flipping Raw Land with Pete ReeseWhat did you think of todays show??Collecting Keys Podcast is always pushing our listeners to create business processes and systems because they’re crucial for efficient lead generation. Without tested processes and systems, you’ll waste time and resources on unmotivated leads that stall your growth.Joining us to discuss his business method and the processes that have helped scale his business is Pete Reese. His land flipping business reflects the success we’ve had with direct mail marketing, building a team, and most importantly, staying consistent.
2023-03-1341 min
Founder to MentorPete Maldonado: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of CHOMPSIn this episode, Mike is joined by Pete Malonado. Pete is the co-founder and co-CEO of Chomps, a better-for-you meat snack brand with products made from the highest-quality, sustainably sourced proteins and no hidden, harmful ingredients.
Pete started the Chomps business from his apartment in 2012 and since then they have raised $80 million and the brand continues to be one of the fastest-growing in the country.
Throughout this episode, Pete talks about co-founding Chomps, financing the business, marketing tactics, scrappy stories from his entrepreneurship journey, wellness habits that have helped him improve as a founder, how s...
2023-02-2338 min
Mission First People Always's podcast37. Team Effectiveness Around the World with Pete BakerOn this episode, you’ll meet Pete Baker, a senior leader in Human Resources for a variety of organizations, who has worked in nine countries of the course of his 30-year career. During that time, he has learned a great deal about what makes teams successful and the kind of interaction that ignites innovation and energized collaboration. He shares some of what he has learned from his journey in a fun, upbeat conversation. We talk about what defines a highly effective teams, what it takes to build them, and how trust is the foundation of every highly ef...
2023-02-2148 min
The Pete Primeau ShowWant Happier Customers & Employees? With Mike Acker: Episode 95Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of ten books including the bestselling Speak With No Fear and the upcoming Speak with Confidence, published by Wiley. He is a recognized expert in communication and executive presence.
Mike passionately coaches business professionals to lead and speak with confidence. In presentations, he entertains and inspires audiences using stories of growing up as the son to drug smugglers who turned missionaries. He retells and relates lessons learned on how to overcome insecurity and exclusion in a cross-cultural setting. And he unpacks the p...
2022-11-2153 min
In The Kitchen With Sterling Silver Premium Meats08/16/22 | Wine and Beef Pairings with Chef Pete and Mike IssaIn the final episode of our three-part series on beef and drink pairings, host Chef Pete Geoghegan is joined by Mike Issa of Scotch & Sirloin to discuss 3 must-dos when serving wine, methods to pair wine with food, educating staff and customers on wine, and successful ways operators can shape their wine menu.
2022-08-1648 min
In The Kitchen With Sterling Silver Premium Meats04/26/22 | Building a Culture of Success in Your Restaurant with Chef Pete and Mike Issa (Part 2 of 2)In the second part of this episode, Chef Pete & Mike Issa dive into premium steakhouse beef cuts, preparation methods, and ways you can meet and exceed fine dining expectations.
2022-04-2619 minIn The Kitchen With Sterling Silver Premium Meats04/18/22 | Building a Culture of Success in Your Restaurant with Chef Pete and Mike Issa (Part 1 of 2)In part one of this two-part episode, Host Chef Pete Geoghegan is joined by Mike Issa, Owner & Operator of the Scotch & Sirloin in Wichita, Kansas, to talk about the importance of team culture in restaurants and offer insights about what operators can do to build their success.
2022-04-1929 min
That Wine PodPure GraceSeason 3 Episode 3 – Pure Grace
Pete and VinoMike are back with part two of their mini-series honoring women winemakers. Today, the guys feature an extraordinary and uniquely focused winemaker named Angela Osborne. Angela’s dedication to the Grenache grape is an inspiration, as is her story that takes her from New Zealand to around the world before settling in the Santa Barbara area of California.
The wine today is Angela’s A Tribute to Grace 2020 Rosé. Made from 100% Grenache, this pink beauty is drinking incredibly well now and has another year or two ahead of it. In othe...
2022-03-3033 minThat Wine PodThe Full FucciSeason 3 Episode 2 – The Full Fucci
Pete and VinoMike take the opportunity to recognize an incredible winemaker, Elena Fucci, in honor of Women’s History Month. While we should all celebrate the women in history, in wine, and in every aspect of life all the time, this is a special set of dates to help us move the conversation forward. Pete and Mike may not get it right all the time, but know they are trying.
The wine today is Elena Fucci’s Titolo 2017. This incredible example of Aglianico del Vulture from Basilicata is not to be mis...
2022-03-1631 minThat Wine PodDrink Inside the BoxSeason 3 Episode 1 – Drink Inside the Box
Pete and VinoMike are back! And they are exploring the world of boxed wine.
Inspired by some social media posts, VinoMike sought out a couple of boxes of wine and the guys thought, “That’s an episode.” Don’t judge too quickly because there are some really solid wines out there sitting in bladders inside boxes just waiting for you.
The first wine is called Schplink!. This 2020 Grüner Veltliner is fresh and delicious. The guys get into both their impressions of the wine and the history of the wine...
2022-03-0257 minThat Wine PodA Very Spanish Season FinaleSeason 2 Episode 20 – A Very Spanish Season Finale
2021 has been quite a year. Pete and VinoMike bring it to a close with an hour of discussion about the wines of Spain, featuring a ravishing Rioja red!
The guys dig into a bottle of Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva 2014. This incredible example of Rioja is 100% Tempranillo aged in all American oak. The balance is incredible with the earthy mushroom dominating the dried red fruits. Definitely, one to try!
The bulk of the episode is an overview of the classic Spanish wine regions of Cava, Rioja, and...
2021-12-221h 02That Wine PodThe Glasshole Bistro: Making of a Wine ListSeason 2 Episode 19 – The Glasshole Bistro: Making of a Wine List
Friend of the show, Bill, asked Pete and VinoMike how they would go about making a wine list for their fictional restaurant – The Glasshole Bistro. Well, the guys took this opportunity to not only dive into how they would make a wine list but to give you insights into wine lists from the restaurant and customer perspectives.
You know they can’t talk about wine without sipping a little. The guys popped the cork on a unique California wine from Field Recordings. The 2020 Field Recording Domo A...
2021-11-241h 05That Wine PodPut a Little Riesling in Your LifeSeason 2 Episode 18 – Put a Little Riesling in Your Life
Pete and VinoMike are ridiculously excited to talk about Riesling!
Riesling is one of the six historical Noble Grapes, yet it is one of the most misunderstood. Great Riesling is not cloyingly sweet. It is balanced and nuanced with amazing acidity and very long aging potential. From bone-dry to wonderfully sweet, Riesling is rightfully a favorite of oenophiles all over the world.
To talk through what makes Riesling so special, VinoMike shared a 2010 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett. Although 11 years old, this stun...
2021-11-1036 minThat Wine PodCan This (Wine) Wand Do Magic?Season 2 Episode 17 – Can This (Wine) Wand Do Magic?
Pete and VinoMike channel their inner Harry Potter and test out “The Wand” by Pure Wine. They first mentioned this product a couple of months ago and have been waiting to test it out. What will they think? Is this truly a magic wand?
To understand how well “The Wand” works, VinoMike brings a bottle of week-old 2018 Château Pesquié “Les Terrasses” Rouge. This Grenache and Syrah blend is a go-to for both your hosts every vintage. Solid everyday wine that everyone should try!
However, when it is a wee...
2021-10-2741 minThat Wine PodA Legendary Bordeaux Estate and Their Chilean CabernetSeason 2 Episode 16 – A Legendary Bordeaux Estate and Their Chilean Cabernet
Pete and VinoMike head back to Chile but this time they find a legendary estate producing premium Cabernet at a price many mortals can afford!
Domaines Barons de Rothschild’s Los Vascos estate in the Colchagua Valley is known for making great wines at nearly every price point. VinoMike brings up their $7-10 line that offers amazing value. The wine featured today is the 2015 Le Dix de Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a beauty.
Sourced from the best parcels in the El F...
2021-10-1328 minThat Wine PodWe Now Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Wine DrinkingSeason 2 Episode 15 – We Now Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Wine Drinking
Pete and VinoMike are back! We’d say, “And better than ever,” but we can’t lie. They are here, though, and let you in on what happened during the hiatus. Hint – Life is busy, complicated, and needs much more wine.
While the guys catch up, they pop a very special bottle of Syrah from Cortona in Tuscany. The 2007 Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro “Migliara” Syrah is literally a bottle of fun. Tannic, structured, and boasting a ton of flavor, this is a really great wine to get us back i...
2021-09-2950 min
Entering MilfordEp. 3 - 1st Annual Mike Turner Mock DraftPete and Mike conduct the “1st Annual Mike Turner Mock Draft”. But, before that, Mike’s ranking system still doesn’t make sense, Pete learns who Devonta Smith is, and Mike elects to keep his draft plan a secret.
2021-08-3147 min
That Wine PodWine Biz Insider: Climate Change, Insurance & Your BottleSeason 2 Episode 14 – Wine Biz Insider: Climate Change, Insurance & Your Bottle
Can we all agree that climate change is happening? Take out the why and just look at all the natural disasters occurring at a rapid rate around the globe. Wine country is not immune to nature’s wrath.
The fact is that wine is a business. Sure, we romanticize what that business is and what it represents, but it is a money-making operation, nonetheless. Winery owners must balance caring for the land, paying a fair wage to their workers, and running a sustainable business. When fire...
2021-07-2144 min
Advent Calendar HouseThe Adventures of Pete & Pete: O’ Christmas Pete🎄 It’s Garbage Day! Join us as we look happily deranged back to 1996 to follow Pete and Pete’s brother, Pete, on their mission to keep the Christmas spirit alive for as long as possible, and keep their Christmas tree safe from the evil Garbageman. **** 🎙 Guests: Tom Coombs (@ClassicTomedy, TPIF: Thank Pod It’s Funny). Chad “Ecto” Young (The Horror Movie BBQ, TPIF, @horrormoviebbq). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. Michael C. Maronna (Big Pete) in Home Alone, and in a series of Ameritrade commercials circa 1999. 2. Sno...
2021-07-151h 01
Everyday Legends032 - Divorce, Co-parenting, & owning your shit with Pete TansleyThere is an increasingly common theme with some men who reach out to me and that I work with. Not all, but the numbers are steady. And that is men who have either divorced or separated from their children's mother and now living in a whole new set of experiences. Not only is there the man wanting to heal old relationships and potentially the wounds and mechanisms that played out in that relationship, but there is navigating fatherhood with a new and challenging set of parameters. Co-parenting means communicating with the person with whom you...
2021-07-131h 05That Wine PodGive Chile a ChanceSeason 2 Episode 13 – Give Chile a Chance
Today, Pete and VinoMike travel south of the equator to explore the oft-misunderstood wines of Chile!
The guys take you on a whirlwind tour of this skinny South American country while sipping on a bottle of 2018 Viña Tinajas “Lorenzo & Gaspar” Carménère & Merlot. This wine gives them a chance to tell you about the strange history of Carménère in Chile. Today, the vast majority of the grape is grown here and has become synonymous with the country. But should it?
The rest of the episode...
2021-07-0736 minThat Wine PodAsk the GlassholesSeason 2 Episode 12 – Ask the Glassholes
It’s the first-ever “Ask the Glassholes” episode! Ok, maybe the last too. We’ll see how this goes.
Pete and VinoMike are here to take your hard-hitting wine questions. They sent out the Glass Signal, and you responded in droves. At least 10 of you submitted questions. That’s three times as many as they expected!
They start to tackle the questions while sipping on a special 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino. The wine is spectacular and has a ton of life ahead of it.
The guys spend t...
2021-06-231h 24That Wine PodA Nebbiolo Wonder(wall)Season 2 Episode 11 – A Nebbiolo Wonder(wall)
It’s VinoMike’s choice today and he brought something off the (wonder)wall – a Nebbiolo from the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA!
From Andrew Jones, the 2019 Wonderwall Nebbiolo is a deliciously fun wine-drinking experience. Made from 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Barbera, this juicy California red brings that telltale high acidity and tannins wrapped in ripe and perfectly balanced New World fruit. Clocking in at a modest 13.1% ABV, you can chill this one to drink with some grilled Italian sausages any weekend this summer.
The guys also talk about a...
2021-06-0946 minThat Wine PodCurious About CampaniaSeason 2 Episode 10 – Curious About Campania
You knew it wouldn’t be long before Pete and VinoMike returned to their first wine love – Italy!
Today, the guys take you on a wine tour of the under-appreciated wine region of Campania. While they touch on the great reds of the area, the episode is all about white wines. As the weather turns warmer and we can start to gather together once again, these are the wines you want to seek out.
The episode is centered on a bottle of 2019 Terredora DiPaolo “Corte di Giso” Falanghina. This singl...
2021-05-2641 min
Exploration LocalPete Ripmaster, Ultrarunner, Adventurer, Winner of 1000-mile Iditarod Footrace. A Story of Perseverance, Triumph and Redemption.Send us a textPete Ripmaster has always considered himself an athlete, but it wasn’t until much later in his life that he discovered running. When his mom passed away, Pete was in a real bad place personally, so he packed up everything he owned and knew, and headed into the Alaskan wilderness to find himself. After his soul searching experience, Pete returned to the lower 48 and found himself in Telluride Colorado.Soon after, he decided to make good on a promise to his mom to do great things, and honored her legacy by ru...
2021-05-241h 11
The RF Factor PodcastEpisode #7 (Mike King)Join Ray & Pete interview Mike King. Mike has 40+ years of public and private leadership experience. Twenty-eight of those years as a sworn law enforcement officer. Mike retired as the Chief of Staff in the Utah Attorney General's Office. Mike was trained by the FBI in Criminal Profiling and has consulted on hundreds of cases globally. He is the author of six published books. His podcast Profiling Evil (https://www.profilingevil.com) is a must listen to.
2021-05-181h 07That Wine PodSay Yes! To Michigan WineSeason 2 Episode 9 – Say Yes! To Michigan Wine Pete found a bottle of premium Michigan Pinot Noir at a local shop. (Shout out to Charlene at Cellar 406.) You know that he and VinoMike were going to talk about it.
That bottle is a single-vineyard, 2015 Wyncroft Pinot Noir from the Fenville AVA in SW Michigan. The bottle was exquisite with true Pinot Noir charm and subtlety. The flavors were exactly what you would expect from the varietal with a surprising bit of energy still showing. The guys highly recommend seeking out a few bottles from Wyncroft and other Michigan win...
2021-05-1252 minThat Wine PodTwo Mics and a Bottle of (Cheap) CabernetSeason 2 Episode 8 – Two Mics and a Bottle of (Cheap) Cabernet
This week the guys decided to just flip the mics on and have a chat. So, they grabbed a bottle of wine and just started talking.
The bottle is from Costco – 2018 K Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. There are three things you need to know about this wine. First, it is from Bulgaria. Second, it was under ten bucks. And third, it beats the hell out of Pete’s and VinoMike’s expectations because this is one solid bottle of wine!
Otherwise, the guys just catch up...
2021-04-2855 minThat Wine PodMagnificent MuscadetSeason 2 Episode 7 – Magnificent Muscadet
There is no doubt that Italy is at the very heart of Pete’s and VinoMike’s love of wine. The Loire Valley is a close second and the guys talk a look at the magnificence of Muscadet today.
VinoMike went to the storage locker and pulled out a gem – the 2014 Domaine de la Pépière “Clos des Briords” Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie. A mouthful of a name and a wine. There is no doubt that the freshness and complexity of this Muscadet impress your hosts. VinoMike believes it is still a b...
2021-04-1443 minThat Wine PodTaint That a ShameSeason 2 Episode 6 – Taint That a Shame
The guys start out this episode with a tribute to the late Steven Spurrier. Mr. Spurrier was a huge influence on wine in general, but especially on California. He put together the famous judgment at Paris that put California wine on the world map. His passing is a great loss for the wine world. Pete and Mike send their condolences to Steven’s family and friends.
After this tribute, the talk turns to the crux of the episode. VinoMike was reading an article about a breakthrough in the cork indu...
2021-03-311h 02That Wine PodChablis Sippin'Season 2 Episode 5 – Chablis Sippin’
The Burgundy region is a beast. With so many places to find great wine, you can expect Pete and VinoMike to come back to this legendary wine area often. Today, the guys take a trip to Chablis!
Breaking open a bottle from Trader Joe’s called Sainte Céline Chablis, the guys discuss the merits of this wine before diving into the rich subject of the region. The wine is delicious and a bit of a surprise. Trying to dive into the pedigree, they believe they have figured out who may make th...
2021-03-1737 minThat Wine PodA Visit to ValpolicellaSeason 2 Episode 4 – A Visit to Valpolicella
Pete and VinoMike return to Italy to visit the Veneto region and one of its stars – Valpolicella!
The guys jump right in and start with tasting the 2016 Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore from Zenato. This classic wine is a blend of Corvina (85%) and Rondinella (10%) with the rest an indigenous grape, Oseleta. The dried grape component does shine through in this big red while balanced with incredible structure and a bit of unusually grippy tannins. Wait until you hear the food pairings.
The bulk of the episode is filled with fact...
2021-03-0349 min
Underachievers PodcastNashville Predators Deep Dive: Feat. Pete WeberMike and Jeff are back with another hockey podcast! In this special episode they have a special guest, Nashville Predator's Play-by-Play commentator Pete Weber. Mike and Jeff ask about what got him into broadcasting, the Predators cup run a few years back, a look at the Predators team this year and more. Come along and hear what Pete Weber and the guys have to say about the Predators!
2021-02-1831 minThat Wine PodAn Interview with Superstar Winemaker Tres Goetting!Season 2 Episode 3 – An Interview with Superstar Winemaker Tres Goetting!
If you ask VinoMike to name his Mount Rushmore of California winemakers, Tres Goetting better get ready to be carved in stone. The Robert Biale and Aesop winemaker is a true master at his craft.
Today, Pete and VinoMike talk to Tres about how he got into the wine world, his journey to Robert Biale, how he started Aesop, and so much more. This discussion is a tour de force of the California wine scene. Grab a glass, get comfy, and press play!
When yo...
2021-02-171h 36That Wine PodThe Story of The Prisoner: The Wine That Launched a Thousand BlendsSeason 2 Episode 2 – The Story of The Prisoner: The Wine That Launched a Thousand Blends
It’s storytime with VinoMike!
Today, VinoMike and Pete walk you through how Dave Phinney took The Prisoner from cult wine to big money. Along the way, Dave unknowingly created a category – big California red blends – that still intrigues wine drinkers everywhere. There is so much to this story!
They also give you the inside scoop on how Mr. Phinney had to wait to make another Zinfandel-based blend for eight long years. At the end of his banishment, he created a...
2021-02-0350 minThat Wine PodLater 2020. Hello, 2021!Season 2 Episode 1 – Later 2020. Hello, 2021!
Pete and VinoMike are back for season two! In this episode, the guys will catch up a bit and then celebrate by popping a bottle of bubbly.
They only thought it appropriate to open a sparkler from America. The 2015 Argyle Vintage Brut comes from Oregon. The legendary Rollin Soles founded Argyle in 1987 specifically to make traditional sparkling wine. The wine is fantastic, and the guys give you their usual full take.
Next up is a review of the 2020 predictions they made a year ago. Even with COVID-19 interrupting our da...
2021-01-2052 minThat Wine PodSulfites: Friend or Foe?Episode 44 – Sulfites: Friend or Foe?
Pete and VinoMike are here to help you decipher the mystery of sulfites in wine. Seriously, this issue is a constant in their careers and it was time to try to help sort out the facts.
The guys are in separate studios during the pandemic resurgence and only Pete pops a bottle this week. He needs to retaste a bottle of 2016 Xavier Vignon “Cuvée Anonyme” Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A gorgeous and already drinkable CdP, this one will get even better with time. If you are a fan of this region or want...
2020-12-0930 minThat Wine PodMuch Ado About MalbecEpisode 43 – Much Ado About Malbec
Pete and VinoMike are ready to talk Malbec! This is one of the most popular grape varietals out there, but that’s a relatively new phenomenon. How did we get from an obscure grape that was used mostly for blending in France to a powerhouse red from Argentina? The guys will walk you through the history and how they came to love the grape.
After the history and regional lessons, VinoMike shares that he is drinking a 2013 Colomé “Altura Máxima” Malbec. This is from the highest elevations in Argentina, and they claim the world, for wine p...
2020-12-0246 minThat Wine PodIt’s a Piedmont Party! (With an Offer You Can’t Refuse)Episode 42 – It’s a Piedmont Party! (With an Offer You Can’t Refuse)
Pete and VinoMike are back after a week off due to, well, 2020. This year is all about adapting and the guys are giving it their best shot. Once again, they are forced to record from separate studios. There were only a few tears shed before the recording began.
To ease the burden, your hosts each pop a bottle from their favorite wine region – Piedmont! VinoMike starts it off with a beautiful bottle of Barbaresco from Beivuma. The 2016 Beivuma “Valeirano” Barbaresco. This private label comes...
2020-11-181h 02That Wine PodBrave Women Expose Sexual Misconduct in the Court of Master SommeliersEpisode 41 – Brave Women Expose Sexual Misconduct in the Court of Master Sommeliers
On October 29, 2020, the New York Times published an article titled – “The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem.” Please read the article when you have time. It is vitally important that we listen to the women who expose the rampant, systemic sexual misconduct issues at the Court of Master Sommeliers.
In this episode, Pete and VinoMike bring you their take on the subject and insights from the industry. There is no wine and no frivolity. They make it clear upfront th...
2020-11-031h 11That Wine PodPop the Champagne!Episode 40 – Pop the Champagne!
Pete and VinoMike are out of their minds excited for this very special Champagne episode. You can tell they are giddy from the get-go.
The inspiration for this show was a listener request along with an AP article that tells the woeful tale of the Champagne industry during the pandemic. But, before they get to all of that, it’s time to pop the cork.
The guys decided to sip on a bit of Étienne Doué "Cuvée Sélection" Brut NV. With this beautiful bubbly as the backdrop, they div...
2020-10-281h 17That Wine PodBehind the Scenes: Wine Dinners (with a Special Martini)Episode 39 – Behind the Scenes: Wine Dinners (with a Special Martini)
Pete and VinoMike are about to take you behind the scenes of wine dinners. Those dinners seem fairly easy and lucrative. Are they? What’s really going on?
While the guys talk about these dinners, they sip on a special bottling from Louis M. Martini. The 2014 Louis Martini Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a phenomenal wine. This wine is so good that it made the great Robert Parker lose his mind and award 97 points. While Pete and Mike don’t normally talk about points and review...
2020-10-2142 minThat Wine PodGettin' Jiggy with GigondasEpisode 38 – Gettin’ Jiggy with Gigondas
Pete and VinoMike take you on a trip to the Southern Rhône. They decide to start with Gigondas by highlighting their thoughts on the 2010 Saint-Damien Vieilles Vignes. This is a remarkably fresh bottle, and the guys take a deep dive into the wine and region.
The guys discuss a lot in this episode from aging wine to big bottles to the Rhône itself. Packed with information but short on show notes, this is a must-listen!
Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscr...
2020-10-1436 min
Expositors CollectiveShowing the Gospel in All of Scripture - Char Brodersen, Pete Nelson, Mike NegliaIn this workshop from 2017 Pete, Char and Mike walk through two different interpretive methods of a well known passage of scripture highlighting the difference between a man centered and gospel centered hermeneutic.
As a pastor, musician and evangelist, Pete Nelson’s worldwide travels have given him a unique perspective on the church as well as the global need for the gospel. Pete’s previous pastoral experience includes: Senior pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque, founding pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, and teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Pete recently planted One Love Church in Sydney, Australia and...
2020-10-081h 38That Wine PodInto the Heart of NapaEpisode 37 – Into the Heart of Napa
Pete and VinoMike are back after a one-week hiatus. Did you miss them? Before you answer, they take the first ten minutes or so to catch-up on their kids and remote school. We highly recommend you have a nice glass of Napa wine in front of you to get through that chat. Or just fast forward if you want to get right into the wine.
The guys wanted to talk Napa, especially with the Glass Fire impacting so many homes, vineyards, businesses, and families. It is truly heartbreaking to se...
2020-10-0748 minThat Wine PodAllez Alsace!Episode 36 – Allez Alsace!
After a recent episode, Pete and VinoMike asked you, the listeners, about what regions you’d like to hear about. Rob Michaels answered the call by suggesting Alsace. The guys couldn’t wait to dig in!
The wine for this episode comes from the iconic Alsatian estate, Trimbach. The Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2019 is fantastic. The guys give a full review of this one and highly recommend giving it a try.
The rest of the episode is all about sharing their knowledge of this historic wine region that lives in France today...
2020-09-2324 minThat Wine PodAn Ode to OregonEpisode 35 – An Ode to Oregon
There are fires raging up and down the west coast. Pete and VinoMike wanted to talk about the impact of these devastating fires on the wine industry in Oregon while sharing their love of the region.
The wine for this special episode comes from one of their favorite small, family-owned estates – the 2012 Beckham “Dow’s” Pinot Noir. Beckham Estate Vineyard is in the Chehalem Mountains in the Willamette Valley. The wine is spectacular and gives the guys an opportunity to talk about what makes Oregon such a special wine region.
The...
2020-09-1646 minThat Wine PodA Bit of BurgundyEpisode 34 – A Bit of Burgundy
There is so much to cover in Burgundy. Where to start? Pete and VinoMike decided to start with an entry-level red. Basic Burgundy. That’s right – “Ya basic.”
They popped open a 2015 Aubert Lefas “Les Grandes Carelles” Bourgogne. This Craig Baker Selection offers the guys plenty to give you a red Burgundy primer. From talking about the varietal to geography to vintage variation and more, they drop some knowledge to get you started.
And if you already know about Burgundy, they give you plenty to look for on this bottle an...
2020-09-0934 minThat Wine PodWe're Drinking F^#@&%! MerlotEpisode 33 – We’re Drinking F^#@&%! Merlot
The weather is better. Pete and VinoMike are outside and, yes, they are drinking fucking Merlot!
The guys couldn’t wait for this episode. Sixteen years after Sideways first hit the big screen, Merlot is still trying to recover from the famous, and misinterpreted, line from Miles. Pete and VinoMike talk about this in detail, but first, wine.
Pete pulled one of his favorite bottles of Merlot for this episode and it was a new one on VinoMike. The 2015 Roark Wine Company Merlot is gorgeous. Fruit, herbs, acid...
2020-09-0241 minThat Wine PodA GrüVe Kind of ShowEpisode 32 – A GrüVe Kind of Show
The weather is scorching and Pete and VinoMike need a bottle of white – stat!
Thankfully, VinoMike had a 2013 Weingut Knoll“Ried Schütt” Smagard Grüner Veltliner just begging to be drunk. After some discussion of what education looks like in 2020, this wine prompts a long discussion about Austria’s famous white wine.
VinoMike leads a discussion about Grüner and the different styles you’ll find. Pete and Mike also give you tips on what to look for when shopping for this incredibly versatile varietal, along with some...
2020-08-2635 minThat Wine PodWe Heart ChiantiEpisode Notes
Episode 31 – We Heart Chianti
Pete and VinoMike often profess their love for Italian wine. In this episode, the duo heads to Tuscany to talk Chianti.
To put this discussion in perspective, they dive into a bottle of 2016 Poggerino Chianti Classico. This is an incredible wine that offers insane value. Imported by their pal Paolo at Beivuma, this is one you need to find. Buy a case – at least!
VinoMike drops knowledge on all things Chianti – from normale to Classico to Classico Riserva and more. Pete chimes in with a bit of...
2020-08-1935 minThat Wine PodIs "Clean" Wine Dirty?Episode Notes
Episode 30 – Is “Clean” Wine Dirty?
Pete and VinoMike ended episode 29 talking about the surge in “clean” wine thanks to the new offering from actress, Cameron Diaz, called Avaline. Well, the guys decided to try it while they talk about the entire “clean” wine movement. Let the shenanigans begin!
Both Pete and VinoMike pull no punches in this one. They give their take on “clean” wine as a marketing ploy along with a review of the Avaline wines. Let’s just say they may not be invited to dinner at Cameron’s anytime soon.
A...
2020-08-1242 minThat Wine PodCelebrity Wines: Hot or Not?Episode Notes
Episode 29 – Celebrity Wines: Hot or Not?
Pete and VinoMike decided to tackle the ever-expanding world of celebrity wines! Are these gems or duds? Are all celeb wines created equal?
They decided to discuss celebrity wines because of this article from Esquire. To explore the topic, they first pop open a bottle of rosé from Post Malone - Maison No. 9. And, as usual, these two don’t hold back.
The episode wraps with VinoMike bringing up Cameron Diaz and the concept of “clean” wine. You can probably guess how these two react...
2020-08-0554 minThat Wine PodHidden GemsEpisode Notes
Episode 28 – Hidden Gems
After a week away, Pete and VinoMike are back!
The reason for the off week was a death in Pete’s wife’s family. Gretchen’s Aunt Vicky – her Godmother – passed away suddenly. Pete spent a full week in Nebraska with her family being a supportive spouse. This show is dedicated to Aunt Vicky and we thank her for her service to our country.
While away, there was a lot of family time. One thing Pete did was go to a hidden gem of a restaurant in tiny West...
2020-07-2941 minThat Wine PodWho's Down with DTC? EmpathyEpisode Notes
Episode 27 – Who’s Down with DTC? Empathy
Pete and VinoMike tackle a surging trend in the wine world – Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The guys explain that this is basically a way for wineries to skip the three-tier system to get wine to customers directly. Can be great for wineries and wine drinkers. Maybe not so good for retailers or restaurants.
They decided to talk about DTC after VinoMike sent an article to Pete about Constellation Brandsbuying DTC winery, Empathy. Empathy, founded by Gary Vaynerchuk, Jon Troutman, and Nate Scherotter, started in 2018 and has sold o...
2020-07-151h 09That Wine PodLet's Be FrancEpisode Notes
Episode 26 – Let’s Be Franc
Pete and VinoMike are back and answering a listener question they received on Facebook. Jennifer wanted to talk about affordable Cabernet Franc. And the guys will use any excuse to dive into some Cab Franc!
VinoMike brought a special bottle from Chinon by Olga Raffault. A spectacular bottle for the money, the wine really captures the essence of Cabernet Franc in Chinon.
Listen in as the boys go through their recommendations of Cab Franc in their usual approachable style.
Thank you for list...
2020-07-0826 minThat Wine PodControversy and Turmoil in America’s Wine IndustryEpisode Notes
Episode 25 – Controversy and Turmoil in America’s Wine Industry
Pete and VinoMike welcome back special guest, Dan Pilkey. Dan joined them on episode 11 to talk about the 2018 Court of Master Sommeliers exam scandal. Now, Dan is back with the guys to talk more about the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas (CMSA) and their slow response on matters of social justice, including Black Lives Matter, as well as the overall lack of transparency in the non-profit organization.
Pete starts things off by giving his perspective on the state of the wine world, and...
2020-07-011h 44That Wine PodWine Enthusiast’s Top Retailers: Fact or Fiction?Episode Notes
Episode 24 – Wine Enthusiast’s Top Retailers: Fact or Fiction?
Pete and VinoMike analyze yet another set of lists from Wine Enthusiast – the Top 50 Retailers. But before they do, what’s in that bottle?
The guys return to pink with the 2019 Domaine Lafage “Miraflors” Rosé. This wine is as good as ever with clean notes of citrus and minerals. The guys highly recommend finding this one, chilling it down, and enjoying the day!
Now on to the lists! Wine Enthusiast has ten lists of five retailers each to make up the top 50 sh...
2020-06-2449 minThat Wine PodWhere Do I Start? Online Shopping Tips with David DushkinEpisode Notes
Episode 23 – Where Do I Start? Online Shopping Tips with David Dushkin
Friend of the show, David Dushkin, reached out to Pete saying, “You and VinoMike should do a top 12 beginner wines to buy. Make a case for like $150.” Pete’s response, “I have an idea.”
So, today, Pete and VinoMike talk to Dave about how to navigate buying a beginner case online. They use one of Dave’s local shops – Petite Cellars – to walk him through how they would do it. This may seem simple, but there is a lot to it and there is so...
2020-06-171h 09That Wine PodLet's Talk Montsant!Episode Notes
Episode 22 – Let’s Talk Montsant
The boys love to talk about finding new and exciting wines. Today, they have one for you from Montsant.
After a brief geographical and history lesson, Pete and VinoMike dive into a bottle of 2016 Celler de Capçanes “Potente” red blend. The guys breakdown the blend, the flavors, and how much they love this crazy value.
VinoMike describes these wines as having one foot in the “old world” and one foot in the “new world,” making them some of the most intriguing out there. They also tell you...
2020-06-1032 minThat Wine PodOh, Those Summer Reds!Episode Notes
Episode 21 – Oh, Those Summer Reds
Quarantine is coming to an end, and we couldn’t be happier. So, time to celebrate with some Summer Reds!
VinoMike brought one of his absolute favorites for this episode – Turley Cinsault. This old-vine Cinsault is light, refreshing, and damn tasty. If you can find it, buy it!
The guys talk about their favorite summer reds throughout the episode. One that they mention is Terre Nere Sicilian reds. Check them out!
Finally, the guys announce that June 10th, 2020 is the first-ever TWP Zoom Tasting! The guys love Piedmont and that is what they’ll talk...
2020-06-0333 minThat Wine PodQuarantine Episode IVEpisode Notes
Episode 20 – Quarantine Episode IV
Pete and VinoMike are back and ready for Rosé!
They kick it off by tasting the 2019 Deltetto “Suasì” Langhe Rosato. This 100% Nebbiolo is crisp, refreshing, complex, and super fun!
The rest of the episode is all about the guys talking about Rosé. How is it made? What are their favorites? When do they drink it? All that and much more in this 20th episode of That Wine Pod!
Be sure to check out Pete’s other podcasts: The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and...
2020-05-1330 minThat Wine PodQuarantine Episode IIIEpisode Notes
Episode 19 – Quarantine Episode III
Pete and VinoMike are making the best of the quanartime with another episode of TWP!
This episode kicks off in the newly created outdoor studios, so the guys are back in person. The wine is their second from Andrew Jones – 2018 Fiction Red. Check it out and stock up because this one is fan-freaking-tastic!
The rest of the episode is digging deep into what is happening with Pete and VinoMike. From the wines they are drinking to their philosophy on this crisis, the guys get really pers...
2020-05-061h 00That Wine PodQuarantine Episode IIEpisode Notes
Episode 18 – Quarantine Episode II
Pete and VinoMike are making the best of quaran-time with another episode of TWP!
VinoMike dropped off a sanitized and properly distanced wine for Pete so they could taste the same vino. This special bottle came from listener @instevino_veritas. The wine is from a very small project called Aesop. The bottling is the 2018 Pinot Noir from Coombsville in Napa Valley. The guys wax poetic about this one and VinoMike fills you in on why Coombsville and the Haynes Vineyard are so special!
The guys al...
2020-04-0850 minThat Wine PodQuarantine Episode IEpisode Notes
Episode 17 – Quarantine Episode I
Pete and VinoMike are back and practicing social distancing by recording over Skype from separate studios. The guys talk about life in self-quarantine and how they are getting along with a little wine.
VinoMike jumps right in with a brief overview of some wines he bought at a local wine shop. They both commend the efforts of the smaller shops during this unprecedented period in history. One place doing a great job is Vin Chicago, where the guys met. Between no-touch curbside pickup and an amazing “Quick Pick...
2020-03-2241 minThat Wine PodTalking Wine Scores with Natalie MacLeanEpisode Notes
Episode 16 – Talking Wine Scores with Natalie MacLean
Pete and VinoMike kick off the show tasting an outstanding bottle of bubbles from Piedmont. The 2013 Deltetto Brut is something special. If you can find any vintage of this sparkler, grab it!
The bulk of the show is a talk with award-winning wine writer, Natalie MacLean. Natalie’s approach has made her a legend in the wine world. They talk about wine scores, Natalie’s approach to wine writing, and the wine classes she offers. Incredible insights from a 20-year veteran of writing in the wo...
2020-03-111h 00That Wine PodLet's Talk Costco WinesEpisode Notes
Episode 15 – Let’s Talk Costco Wines
Pete and VinoMike wanted to try something from Costco, so they crack open the 2019 Kirkland Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Their review dives into the details, but the overall sense, pretty good stuff.
The guys also talk about Costco wines as a whole, private label wines, and how much Costco sells in the alcohol category. Great fun and insights sum this one up!
As a reminder, Pete and Mike do not accept advertising dollars from wineries or wine wholesalers. They purchase the bott...
2020-03-0436 minThat Wine PodNavigating a Restaurant Wine ListEpisode Notes
Episode 14 – Navigating a Restaurant Wine List
VinoMike works at a restaurant and we thought it would be great to start to tackle the intimidating practice of navigating a wine list. VinoMike walks us through three lists – Parkers’, Blackbird, and Bargello (no online wine list, yet). He breaks them down and highlights how they differ. During the discussion, VinoMike and Pete give out their pro tips and ways to make the list seem more manageable.
Before they dive into that main subject, they taste an awesome wine – the 2011 Domaine La Garrigue Cuvée Romaine...
2020-02-2646 minThat Wine PodThat Blind Tasting ShowEpisode Notes
Episode 13 – That Blind Tasting Show
This show was recorded back in January when Pete was under the weather. That’s why there are some references to the holidays. Also, we did edit out some of VinoMike’s tasting and swishing around the wine. We figured, you got the idea and didn’t want to listen to that in your headphones.
In this episode, VinoMike gives you a tutorial in blind tasting. From how to why Mike guides you through one white and one red. Does he get them right? As you will lea...
2020-02-1938 minThat Wine PodHow the Court of Master Sommeliers WorksEpisode Notes
Episode 12 – How the Court of Master Sommeliers Works
Coming on the heels of the last episode with Dan Pilkey taking you inside the Court of Master Sommeliers scandal, VinoMike wanted to give you a look at how the Court actually works. Before the guys jump into that subject, you know they had to pop a bottle of wine!
This episode’s featured wine comes from Red Mountain in Washington’s Columbia Valley – the 2013 Terra Blanca Signature Series Cabernet Franc. Pete and VinoMike talk about the wine, the varietal, the region, and all the...
2020-02-1247 minThat Wine PodInside the Court of Master Sommeliers Scandal with Dan PilkeyEpisode Notes
Episode 11 – Inside the Court of Master Sommeliers Scandal with Dan Pilkey
Whew, this is a long one - and worth it! Pete and VinoMike welcome their first in-studio guest, Dan Pilkey. Dan is the Midwest Regional Manager for Paul Hobbs.
The first hour-plus of the show is spent talking to Dan about the wines he brought to share from the Hobbs portfolio. They talk about regions and what makes these wines special. There’s even some talk about how Paul Hobbs wines fit in the natural category.
Here are the...
2020-02-042h 46That Wine PodThat Natty Show!Episode Notes
Episode 10 – That Natty Show
Natural wine has become all the rage with those in the know. Pete and VinoMike start to tackle this nebulous wine category in this episode.
The featured wine this show is: 2018 Occhipinti “SP68” Rosso. If you have never tried a wine from Occhipinti, you are missing out!
What is natural wine? What about sustainable, organic, and biodynamic? They get into how difficult it is to define natural wine and why that is an issue for both wine buyers and consumers.
Pete rips into biodyn...
2020-01-2945 minThat Wine PodThat 2020 Trend ShowEpisode Notes
Episode 9 – That 2020 Trend Show
The guys open this episode hitting on a trend in wine heading into 2020 – spirit barrel-aged wines. The bottle they get into is the 2017 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Aged in Rum Barrels Merlot. Whew, that’s a lot of words. For the first time, neither Pete or VinoMike likes the wine. Well, that may be an understatement, but they still encourage you to try everything yourself!
From there, they dive into what’s on tap for wine in 2020. Will the slowdown in volume continue? Will hard seltzer take a bigger...
2020-01-2239 minThat Wine PodThat Bojo ShowEpisode Notes
Episode 8 – That Bojo Show
This episode is in honor of the passing of the Pope of Beaujolais – the legendary Georges Dubeouf. No one has done more than Georges to get this great wine to us and he will be missed. Rest in peace with a never-ending glass of Gamay Georges!
So, of course, we are drinking Beaujolais. The two wines on the show are 2017 Georges Dubeouf Beaujolais and 2013 Jean Foillard “Cote du Py” Morgon.
There is a lot packed into this episode about Beaujolais. From a history of Georges Dubeouf...
2020-01-1552 minThat Wine PodThose Wine TripsEpisode Notes
Episode 7 – Those Wine Trips
This episode’s wine is a spectacular value Rioja from the Juan Gil Family – 2017 Honoro Vera Rioja!
VinoMike and Pete start out by going nuts over the 2017 Honoro Vera Rioja. Pete first tasted the wine on a work trip to Spain and came back telling everyone about it. Mike knew it would be good but figured out why Pete fell hard for it once he tasted. Both bought multiple cases and cannot wait to try the next vintage. They also contend Rioja is the best overall value in the...
2020-01-0843 minThat Wine PodTariffs, Top 100s, and a Wild Year in WineEpisode Notes
Episode 6 – Tariffs, Top 100s, and a Wild Year in Wine
This episode’s wine is Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Wine of 2019 – Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco Superiore DOCG!
2019 was a wild year in wine. From fires to tariffs to industry consolidation to a slew of Top 100 lists, there was no shortage of topics for Pete and VinoMike to cover.
The duo kicks off this special year-end review with a look at the Top 100 lists from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and James Suckling. There is always a huge variation and 2019 was no different.
2020-01-0158 minThat Wine PodCome On, Open That Bottle AlreadyEpisode Notes
Episode 5 – Come On, Open That Bottle Already
This episode’s wine is 2011 Mauro Molino “Bricco Luciani” Barolo – a fantastic Piedmont red!
This week VinoMike and Pete tackle special occasion wines. What do you open and when? Should you save wines for that special moment? Maybe. Maybe not.
Lots of tangents and some amusing moments make this a special Christmas Day 2019 release. Check it out and share it with a friend!
As a reminder, Pete and Mike do not accept advertising dollars from wineries or wine wholesalers. They purchase t...
2019-12-2538 minThat Wine PodDrink Small!Episode Notes
Episode 4 – Drink Small
This episode’s wine is 2018 Field Recordings “Pets” – a delicious red from Andrew Jones!
The wine is perfect for the topic as Pete and VinoMike look at the future of small domestic wineries. The discussion was spurred by a blog post from Cheryl Durzy. Cheryl’s company, LibDib (libdib.com), is dedicated to helping smaller craft producers get distribution. The guys did not reach out to Cheryl for this one but instead do a deep dive into her key points of the post.
Not surprisingly, Pete and Mike are...
2019-12-181h 00That Wine PodHolidays, Parties and Wine - Oh My!Episode Notes
Episode 3 – Holiday, Parties and Wine – Oh My!
This episode opens up with a little housekeeping before Pete and VinoMike dive mouth first into a big glass of 2014 Biale Pagani Ranch Zinfandel!
From there the guys give you some advice on wines for holidays and parties. What do you do if you are hosting the party? What about if you are going to someone else’s place? Some great general advice and a few specific examples.
As a reminder, Pete and Mike do not accept advertising dollars from wineries or wine w...
2019-12-1137 minThat Wine PodPoints Do Lie!Episode Notes
Episode 2 – Points Do Lie!
After a bit of housekeeping, Pete and VinoMike crack open the 2013 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. They give their take on the wine and it fits in perfectly with the show’s big theme.
The 100-point scoring system for wine is the generally accepted way critics, and therefore consumers, look at quality. Pete and VinoMike tackle the subject based on their vast experience both as wine industry insiders and customers.
They get into the history of the system. Why did it start? Who...
2019-12-0454 min