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The Cellar Door PodcastTrust Your Instincts: Wine Marketing in a Changing IndustrySend us a textTom Donegan’s wine career is nothing short of dynamic. From working as a sommelier in Melbourne to studying wine in Adelaide, he’s built a deep understanding of the industry from multiple angles. As a founding member of Hudson Wine Brokers, he tackled the complexities of bringing Australian wine into the highly competitive U.S. market. Since returning to Australia, he’s led market strategy at Voyager Estate in Margaret River and now oversees key brands—Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle, and MADD—within the Shaw + Smith Group.In this episode, Tom takes us b...2025-03-221h 08The Cellar Door PodcastInnovating Australia’s Digital Wine Playground: The Story of Different Drop with Tom HollingsSend us a textIn or around 2013 three Aussie mates conspired to create the ultimate digital wine playground in a bid to make it easier for everyday Aussies to access great Australian wines. Today the DifferentDrop acts as one of the premier platforms for and supporters of domestic Australian wine. They keep an eye on the trends and form relationships with great Aussie producers to get access to the best wines. But that’s not all. They also want to share their experiences and what they learn along the way, and this has resulted in them creating on...2024-10-1148 minThe Cellar Door PodcastBalancing Art and Integrity in Wine Writing with Tom KlineSend us a textTom Kline writes about wine. He has written for publications including Decanter Magazine, Wine Spectator, Halliday Magazine, Winepilot, and the much-loved Gourmet Traveler Wine of happy memory. Yet most recently Tom has embraced the challenge of writing as the Australian contributor to Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Jasper Morris MW’s online database dedicated to showcasing the very best of Burgundy to an audience of Burgundy tragics. According to Tom, Jasper senses the importance of identifying and presenting real alternatives to Burgundy given the practical realities that make Burgundy inaccessible to many. This is th...2024-09-1453 min
The Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/28/24) featuring Amy Peterman and Cole MasseyTom Susman talks with Ashley Peterman about the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration in Racine, Ohio. Events include a chicken barbecue by the fire department and a frog jump.Tom then talks with Cole Massey of the new Center for Economic Development of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. The center assists small businesses and recently won a special award for their efforts.2024-07-0138 minThe Cellar Door PodcastJeremy Oliver has some strong things to say about the current state of Australian wineSend us a textWine personalities don’t come much bigger than Jeremy Oliver. Widely considered to be not only Australia’s top wine authority, but also one of the top critic’s on the global stage, Jeremy Oliver’s wine story dates back to when he was a mentee of Dan Murphy at the first Dan Murphy’s store in Chapel Street Prahran. Now, with over 36 years as an independent wine critic, he has published over 30 books and has published in and been featured in numerous publications across the globe. Jeremy is extremely passionate about Australian wine but i...2024-02-141h 51The Cellar Door PodcastPio Cesare and the beauty of Barolo - with Federica BoffaSend us a textThis year I fell in love with the wines of Barolo. I have long been fascinated by Italian wine, all its history and the specific characters that the diverse Italian terroir confers. Barolo is unique. Now Federica Boffa, 5th generation Pio Cesare, agrees that Barolo is indeed special and the slopes, soil and altitude confer a rare magic that those lucky enough to taste Barolo wines get to experience. The timing of this conversation was just perfect as for me - Barolo is Christmas in a bottle – beautiful, ethereal and bloody complex. Federica Bo...2023-12-2327 minThe Cellar Door PodcastThe business side of wine - a conversation with Will TaylorSend us a textWill Taylor has experienced it all in the wine world. South Australian born and bred, he has spent a large portion of his career advising some of Australia’s most reputable wine businesses on how to navigate the business world. Will also has skin in the game, having operated his own successful label. Will recently joined me to share his perspectives on the state of play in the industry based on years of advising and also working in the wine industry. A massive thanks to Will for joining me. Support the sho...2023-12-1743 minThe Cellar Door PodcastWines we want to make and the wines we want to drink - with Doug Neal and Wes HagenSend us a textMany months ago Californian wine great Wes Hagen caused me to reflect on what is the true lifeblood of the Australian wine industry – are we all about sunshine and ripeness or do we have a genuine fine wine sector, where we let real Australian character speak through our wines. On the international scene, Australia has performed strongly in what we might call the affordable, drink now, wine range – we have really had to fight to gain recognition for our fine wines, and we can thank groups like the First Families and many other pass...2023-12-101h 04The Cellar Door PodcastWine, food and putting it all together - with Marc MaloufSend us a textI've spent a long time experimenting with different food and wine pairings, wondering why sometimes I nail them and other times I flunk it. Well, coming up to Christmas, my favourite time of the year, I'm taking the step to mitigate the risk of human fallibility, and that attached to using and applying general rules. I've called in the pro, Marc Malouf of I Heart Wine and Wines Worth Writing About to set me straight, or at least give me some infrastructure to guide my food and wine pairings moving forward. Marc shares h...2023-11-2646 minThe Cellar Door PodcastDoug Neal - achieving cult status by crafting brilliant winesSend us a textIt is rare to achieve or merit cult status in the Aus wine scene. However, Doug Neal has done just that. His breadth of experience stretches from Burgundy to Bordeaux and across to California - back home in Australia he applied his Midas touch at Giaconda and the legendary Paradise IV before setting his sights on new ambitions with labels Altera Terra and Gaffy and Neal. Consistent with his personal ethos, Doug’s commitment is to making, not just good but brilliant wines. He does not settle for mediocrity. Once upon a time te...2023-11-181h 05The Cellar Door PodcastIts a great time for the Granite Belt - Shandor and Jess LimSend us a textShandor and Jess Lim were comfortably intrenched in the Hunter Valley wine scene, Jess was the lauded somm at the two hatted Muse restaurant, and Shandor operated a successful tourism company where he prided himself on providing an authentic and grassroots Hunter Valley experience. They tell the story of how they were both looking for a new wine frontier to explore to take their wine journey to new places – and they came to Queensland’s Granite Belt. This is the story of two remarkable people with fascinating backgrounds, both passionate ambassadors for the Aust...2023-11-111h 00
The Grand Tourist with Dan RubinsteinThe Grand Tourist Introduces: Tom Massey, Objects of Common Interest, Lucia MassariOn this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary studios in the field of design: British upstart Tom Massey uses radical materials and a sustainable approach to his gardens; Brooklyn and Athens–based duo Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis of Objects of Common Interest create spaces and objects that defy convention (but don’t call them “Instagrammable”); and Venice-based Lucia Massari produces wild, ultra-contemporary examples of Murano glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-011h 00The Cellar Door PodcastMohsin Khan loves walking amongst the vinesSend us a textMozzie Khan is an up-and-coming superstar in the Brisbane wine scene. He is the current Brisbane brand ambassador for Hidden Creek winery and he has made it his mission to educated people, on and infuse people with passion for, wine. While Mozzie generally hides his wealth of knowledge under a bushel, his personality may be best captured by one of his many Instagram handles, vines & style. Mozzie loves walking out among the vines – but he does so in style. He dresses with panache, his approach to wine is passionate and you kind of ca...2023-10-2948 min
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast S13 E03 - Landscape Design with designer, author and award winner Tom MasseyThis weeks episode is with award winning Landscape Designer Tom Massey, author of The Resilient Garden and named one of the top 50 garden designers in House and Garden Magazine. We talk designing and planting before our horti hangout with Chris Jesson (aka. @GroovyGardeningUK) who chats about his career change into horticulture, gardening with autism and any other planty topic that comes up! Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite - Naturally The Best Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural produ...2023-10-221h 15The Cellar Door PodcastKeayang Maar Vineyards - Pioneers in a new Victorian wine frontierSend us a textBarry and Bernadette Wurlod were dairy farmers. Their son Jerram describes them as being effective and innovative users of technology in the dairy industry. In 2005, Barry and Bernadette decided to pull up stumps on the dairy front, a decision which inspired a voyage to Europe, where they were immersed in the world of European wine. Here the spark of innovation and change was reignited and soon enough Barry and Bernadette had taken steps to convert the dairy farm into a winery with commercial potential. The Keayang Maar Vineyard is located in South Western...2023-10-2142 minThe Cellar Door PodcastEd Agg's Cellar Post has undergone an evolutionSend us a textI recently sat down with the Cellar Post's Ed Agg to hear all about the new program he has unrolled, giving his supporters access to ridiculous wine for incredible value prices. A unique program unrolling with a unique offering. Support the show2023-10-2038 minThe Cellar Door PodcastPart 2: Cal Lee - Studies at Charles SturtSend us a textPart 2 of my chat with one of my favourite Sydney wine guys, the knowledgeable and charismatic Cal Lee. This week Cal takes us on a deep dive of the wine course he is taking at Charles Sturt University. Cal’s perspectives are invaluable for anyone who might consider taking their interest in wine to a whole new level. On this occasion I had to make use of a backup microphone (and you may notice that) , however the conversation with Cal was again beyond enjoyable and informative. As said last week, if you find yo...2023-10-1543 minThe Cellar Door PodcastCal Lee of Love, Tilly Devine - service through incredible hospitality and pure passion for wineSend us a textNearly twelve months ago I went out to dinner with one of my best friends to celebrate his engagement to his beautiful bride to be. Our choice of location was calculated, a wine bar I had been told had a great wine list, and a somm with a personality to match it. The rumours were correct on both counts. The wines were great – only outshone by the hospitality of the somm who looked after us. Cal Lee is the somm at Love Tilly Devine in Sydney’s Paddington district, a fantastic hole in the...2023-10-0845 minThe Cellar Door PodcastMark Malouf - Wine worth writing aboutSend us a textI recall the first time I scanned one of Marc Malouf’s tasting notes. His attention to detail in pinpointing taste, his ability to identify the nuanced and specific, is remarkable and to my mind awe inspiring. Mark grew up in a family who loved and valued cuisine and this set the backdrop to Mark developing a forensic wine palate. Marc is a wine enthusiast extraordinaire and gives life to this passion through his work on his blog and website Winesoworthwritingabout, where, as the name suggest Mark devotes himself to uncovering and elevating the...2023-09-251h 04The Cellar Door PodcastFighting Wine Crime - with Maureen DowneySend us a textI’m pretty sure it was Batman who said that crime never sleeps, but justice knows no bounds. Well, my eyes were truly opened when I began following the work of the illustrious Maureen Downey and her quest to shine the light on and fight wine crime. I was slightly more shocked with how readily Maureen agreed to sit down with me and share her story. Maureen Downey is a renowned authority in the world of wine fraud detection and authentication. With over two decades of experience, she has solidified her reputation as a...2023-09-171h 05The Cellar Door PodcastKate Sturgess of Brokenwood - the Queensland girl who is taking her wines to infinity and beyondSend us a textKate Sturgess and Brokenwood are two names synonymous with wine making excellence. Kate is a Queensland native who acted on an adventurous inspiration deciding that she would be a wine maker, a decision that placed her on a path to being one of the most exciting wine makers in the Australian landscape. Brokenwood winery in the heart of the hunter, with a reputation for excellence, was the brain child, or passion project of three wine Sydney lawyers who passion for wine and their expensive drinking habits at Len Evans wine bar forced them...2023-09-1058 minThe Cellar Door PodcastRedman Wines - Champions of CoonawarraSend us a textIn 1901 a train steamed into Coonawarra and Bill Redman stepped off onto the station platform. Bill took a job at John Riddoch’s winery and thus the Redman family established itself in the Coonawarra region. I recently had the honour and privilege of sitting down with 4th generation Redman, Dan, who is the wine maker for Redman wines. The Redman family champion the Coonawarra region, a magic slice of terra rossa soil situated in South Australia’s limestone coast, stretching approximately 20 km. The magic of Coonawarra was codified when Coonawarra received GI recognition in 2...2023-09-0553 minThe Cellar Door PodcastNick Brown and story of the Brown family in Rutherglen - the family who plays together, stays togetherSend us a textNick Brown tells me that he is nurturing wines in barrel that he will never see bottled – this is to ensure the success of their long-term vision of quality. This to me is wine at its best. There is an element of the supernatural, a counterintuitive sacrifice seen through a genuine willingness to contribute to something larger than oneself with a complete understanding that someone may never see the fruits of their sacrifice. What is it about the wine industry that breeds or instils this? What is it about the wine industry that ca...2023-08-2752 minThe Cellar Door PodcastJustin Folloso of Cave Wines - a young wine maker unleashing Tasmanian terroirSend us a textThe term young gun is usually used to describe a young person who exhibits enormous potential early and looks set on actualising it. It also describes the philosophy underpinning the Australian Young Gun program, a program designed to harness and channel the potential of the youngest, brightest and best of the Aussie wine scene. Justin Folloso, originally from Tassie and full of potential and promise, was attracted to this opportunity. Justin says it was attending a Young Gun show and tasting Tasmanian Pinot Noir being exhibited that galvanised his decision to embark on...2023-08-211h 07The Cellar Door PodcastTasting the Wright Way - 2021 Kilikanoon Clare Valley Mouvedre, Rocossa 2018 Langhe Barolo and 2019 Elbourne Hunter ChardonnaySend us a textSpoiled again, Lindsay and I start with a stunning Hunter Chardonnay from the 5 star Elbourne winery in Pokolbin, we then move onto a fascinating Clare Valley mouvedre from Kilikanoon, the first Clare mouvedre for me. To finish, Lindsay pulls out a Barolo from a small and particular producer evidently doing very big things.....Support the show2023-08-1625 minThe Cellar Door PodcastThe Australian Small Winemakers ShowSend us a textSmall scale wine making is vital for its contributions to diversity, sustainability, craftsmanship, and community support in the wine industry. It can be argued that It offers a more intimate and personalised experience for wine enthusiasts while helping to maintain the cultural richness and heritage associated with winemaking. Small wineries are the hidden gems of the wine world, the special finds with multidimensional value. With this in mind I recently sat down with the committee for the Australian Small Winemakers Show, a show dedicated to showcasing the hidden gems of the Australian world...2023-08-0757 minThe Cellar Door PodcastRay Costanzo of Golden Grove Estate - an innovative flag bearer with bucketloads of pizzazzSend us a textRay Costanzo and Golden Grove are a wine enthusiast’s dream. Ray, born and raised in the emerging Granite Belt region, made it his mission, after working vintages all over the world, to show case the Granite Belt's very best, capitalising on one of Australia’s most exciting emerging regions. After all, when you have a winemaker as passionate, focused and innovative as Ray Costanzo, your industry is set to flourish. Ray boasts being the first Qld wine maker to receive Young Gun recognition. Anyone who has been following Ray’s work at the ma...2023-07-311h 02The Cellar Door PodcastTasting the Wright Way - Cofield Prosecco, Hugel and Tillie J MagicSend us a textLindsay and I are blown away by a Rutherglen Prosecco, courtesy of Rutherglen pioneers Cofield, Lindsay serves up a classic Alsatian blend and we finish with the magic of the cool climate queen, Tillie J's Langhorne Creek Grenache Support the show2023-07-2317 min
The Cellar Door PodcastJill Upton - hard work, perseverance, and - hard work!Send us a textI was lucky enough to sit down with Jill Upton, host of the Wine Australia Show and Brand Manager for Accolade. Jill’s relationship with wine was galvanised in her 20’s when she got her hands on a bottle of Hill of Grace. Jill knew soon after that this wine thing was going to be a significant force in her life. Jill now hosts the flagship podcast in Australia and is a chief ambassador for the QLD Wine scene. Now Jill is usually the one hosting a podcast and asking questions, so it was...2023-07-1559 min
The Cellar Door PodcastWhat's new at Tillie J Wines - with Tillie JohnstonSend us a textIt seems like just yesterday I met the incredible Tillie Johnston. the Yarra Valley girl, who traversed the cool climate wine trail before setting up shop, for at least the present, back home in the Yarra Valley. Tillie has been tirelessly working to consolidate her success and the fruits of the harvest are looking good, with Tillie recently winning the People’s Choice Award at the Australian Young Gun Awards, an award series dedicated to fostering the young talent in the Aus Wine Industry. So, Tillie and I agreed that we were overdue fo...2023-07-0247 minThe Cellar Door PodcastTasting the Wright Way - Show Block's Paramour Shiraz & Domaine De PajotSend us a textWelcome to Tasting the Wright Way, where I sit down with my good mate and ultimate wine man Lindsay Wright to compare our value for money finds – here we taste, compare, learn and laugh – our mission being to locate the best value for money propositions in our local wine market. These shorter snippets are beyond fun to produce, and we hope you enjoy listening to them! Welcome to Tasting the Wright Way. Support the show2023-06-2408 min
The Cellar Door PodcastWes Hagen of Santa Barbara - Allowing wine to becomeSend us a textWes Hagen is an icon of the modern US Wine scene. The flame was lit young for Wes, being known as the wine guy around university campus due to his access to his father’s wine cellar, from which all his friends benefited. It looks like Wes was always destined for greatness, and after one thing led to another he was voted as one of the most influential wine makers in the US, in addition to being responsible for writing the AVA’s that establish the Santa Barbara wine district. Despite being a rock...2023-06-121h 18
The Cellar Door PodcastCarissa Major of Claymore Wines - there's something magical about Clare ValleySend us a textThe Clare Valley has always been one of my favourite Australian wine regions. The incredible diversity of the place, from producing some of the world’s best Riesling, to also producing some of the world’s best reds – after all, if you haven’t yet been mesmerised by Clare Valley Shiraz you really need to sort that out – but there is a magic to the place, and I have always wondered what that was all about. So, who better to spill the beans – or the grapes for that matter - than Carissa Major of Claymore W...2023-06-051h 16
The Cellar Door PodcastV is for Vino - with Vince AnterSend us a textI hate to sounds cliché but I think I have met the Anthony Bourdain of the wine world – Vince Anter is a premier wine educator – when he decided to put an emphasis on place, he decided that the best way to do that was to take you right there – to the place where the wine comes from – be it, Province, Bordeaux, Piedmont, Rias Bijas – Vince thought – why not give people the michelin star experience and take them right there – to learn the history, the culture, all about the geography and everything else that comes with plac...2023-05-291h 05
The Cellar Door PodcastLuke Jolliffe of Stella Bella Wines - capturing the very best of the Margaret RiverSend us a textStella Bella Wines in Margaret River. I remember the first thing I noticed when I came across the winery was the name – a beautiful name, but quite unique especially when grouped with the associated and equally as quirky labels of Suckfizzle, Luminosa and Skuttlebutt – all magnificent labels crafted by head winemaker Luke Jolliffe. Now, Luke was born in South Australia’s Clare Valley, a magnificent wine region where Luke was surrounded by magnificent wineries and wines. Yet Luke is not from a wine growing family – in fact the joke was that he became the blac...2023-05-2237 min
Talking GardensTom Massey (Chelsea Special)Designer Tom Massey talks about his 2023 Chelsea show garden for the Royal Entomological Society, which he hopes will show how important people and their gardens are to insects. Tom discusses the design, which will include an outdoor laboratory with curving roof inspired by the shape of an insect’s eye; as well as what brownfield gardening is, why we don’t use the term ‘pest’ anymore, and which insect is his all-time favourite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-1839 min
The Cellar Door Podcast8x8 to Educate - a story about helping othersSend us a Text Message.I was recently joined by Kyron and Katura Halleday of the philanthropic organisation 8 x 8 to Educate, whose mission is to raise funds and bring educational opportunities to developing communities. 8x8 to Educate was born after Katura travelled to Tanzania and returned home with hundreds of new friends - who she wanted to help. Since then, Katura, with the support of her superstar mother Kyron, has devoted herself to raising awareness and funds for the communities she supports. Circumstances recently caused me to team up with 8 x 8 to Educate to promote their most...2023-05-1647 min
The Cellar Door PodcastSarah Crowe of Yarra Yering - you never know where life can take youSend us a textThere was a time when wine maker super star Sarah Crowe wasn’t sure that she was going to be a wine maker. Growing up as a beach loving girl in Wollongong, she studied horticulture with the thoughts of opening her own gardening business. However, life had other plans and planted the possibility in Sarah’s mind that a vineyard could hold more than just an arena to satisfy her passion for the outdoors. She soon found herself working vintages in the Hunter Valley - she was more than infected by the wine bug...2023-05-141h 03
The Cellar Door PodcastMax Allen - the power of story telling in the wine worldSend us a textIt’s interesting to think that once upon a time, multi-award-winning Australian author Max Allen nervously submitted his first article hoping it would be published. It was published. The magazine actually liked it – so they asked Max to write another one. And another one. And another one. Anyone who has ever read the books, articles and other works of Max Allen more or less knows what happened. Max kept on writing and soon he had captivated and entire nation – through the medium of storytelling. After all, when you ask Max what he does – that is...2023-05-0756 min
Writers Group TherapySession #172 - Script Doctoring with Shannon Massey SmithDoes your script need some TLC? Maybe a script doctor can help. Shannon Massey Smith shares the ins and outs of being, and working with, a script doctor.
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The Cellar Door PodcastAndrew Thomas of Thomas Wines - Guardian of the Hunter ValleySend us a textThe Hunter Valley, some three hours’ drive north of Sydney, is the spiritual home of wine in Australia. It is where the first Australian vineyards were planted. With a relatively warm climate, mitigated somewhat by humidity and some maritime influence, it boasts world class and unique expressions of many varietals particularly Chardonnay, Shiraz and Semillon. Andrew Thomas is a guardian of the Hunter Valley. Interestingly he was born in the McLaren Vale, but an opportunity to work at the renowned Tyrrells Winery caused Andrew to leave South Australia and move to the Hunter. An...2023-05-011h 23
The Cellar Door PodcastIan Trinkle and Wineism - pure creativity and letting the good times roleSend us a textNestled in a very inconspicuous section of Brisbane’s Albion is a treasure adding to the growing prowess of the Brisbane, cultural, culinary and wine scene. Here lies Wineism, owned and curated by sommelier extraordinaire Ian Trinkle whose reputation for creativity and selection precedes him. Ian, who heralds originally from Philadelphia in the USA, spent his early days watching his grandfather manage restaurants and Ian may have been subconsciously infused with this passion. Ian grew up in the world of American hospitality and along the way fell across the WSET education program, which he...2023-04-2354 min
The Cellar Door PodcastLindsay Wright - WSET and beyondSend us a textLindsay Wright walked into a wine store looking for a job when he was 20. He doesn’t boast enormous wine pedigree, though he has researched that his family has heritage stretching back to the Geelong and far off Champagne of many years ago – so it may very well be in his DNA. However, when Lindsay walked into that wine store on that fateful day, something happened, and it changed Lindsay’s life more or less for ever. Lindsay had caught the wine bug, or it could be said that the wine bug caught Lindsa...2023-04-161h 21
The Cellar Door PodcastThe Local Batch - Champions of the little guySend us a textThe wine world is full of hidden treasures - hidden wineries that you stumble across and have a great experience with, both tasting the wines and meeting the people. But many of these hidden gems lack the financial backing to purchase recognition – and yes, for the most part, unless you are extremely lucky, you must purchase recognition. Unfortunately, marketing costs are quite steep for small business who put all their resources into primary production – Now enter the Local Batch, a unique bunch of individuals who saw the plight of small growers and producers and...2023-04-0554 min
The Cellar Door PodcastElla Pradella - The Cheeky Vino and the WinegramSend us a textI think the first ever social media platform I recall hearing about was Myspace. Can’t ever say I got amongst that one when I was at school, but in the blink of an eye, its out with the old and in with Facebook. And it was all Facebook. For a long time. Until it wasn’t – and then it was Twitter, Pintrest Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok – you get the picture – this world ditches and upgrades pretty rapidly and if you want to be part of the conversation, then the world really demands quite a lo...2023-03-291h 00
The Cellar Door PodcastRobin Brockett of Scotchman's Hill - The Importance of PlaceSend us a textThe Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria’s Geelong region is one of Australia’s magical maritime subregions. Together with the Mornington Peninsula to the southeast it separates Port Phillip Bay from the Bass Strait. Here wine makers craft exceptional pinot noir, shiraz and Chardonnay and capitalise and the regions ancient soils. Now it would be a might task to find someone who knows Bellarine better than Robin Brockett. Robin has been producing world class wines in the Bellarine area for over 30 years. He has also been the wine maker at the world class Scotchman’s Hill...2023-03-2151 min
The Cellar Door PodcastSteve Leszczynski - having an eye for the detailsSend us a textThe wine market is a buzzing production line of activity, from the vignerons and wine makers on one end, through to the consumers on the other end, all teaming together like a complex echo system to keep the world of wine pulsing and spinning around. Now an integral and complex part of this process is guiding consumer choice. This goes very much to upholding the integrity of the wine economy through ensuring that consumers and buyers can make informed buying decisions and that the consumer gets bang for their buck. So for example...2023-03-1455 min
The Cellar Door PodcastPeter McGlashan of Ridgemill Estate - the story of Strange BirdSend us a textQueensland’s Granite Belt. It’s one of Australia’s exciting emerging wines scenes, possessing a unique beauty and identity which expresses itself through the region’s wines. As the region’s name suggests, the large granite slabs and boulders that dot the scenic landscape and the granite-based soils, paired with the Granite Belt’s surprising altitude, form a distinctive terroir that wine maker Peter McGlashan has dedicated his life to harnessing. Peter is the head wine maker at Stanthorpe’s Ridgemill estate in the Granite Belt – and he lives and breathes Granite Belt wine. Peter...2023-03-0957 min
The Cellar Door PodcastJohn Hughes of Rieslingfreak - a riesling love storySend us a textI was fortunate enough to cut my teeth on some of Australia’s Big Reds. The first wines I remember tasting were from my dad’s collection of Barossa Shiraz or it could have also been Coonawarra or Margaret River Cabernet. We were kind of spoilt from a young age in my family when it came to wine, and we didn’t really have an appreciation for the magic we were allowed to play with. Then I got a little bit older and one day, still a number of years ago now, Dad decide...2023-02-2850 min
The Cellar Door PodcastLost Penny Wines - A Barossa LegacySend us a textSomething that draws me to the wine industry, perhaps more than anything else, are the stories of the people within it. The stereotypical story I discover is a story of a family with an ancestry stretching back to some courageous individuals who set out to do something beautiful and daring. The stereotypical setting is a place like the Barossa Valley, settled many many years ago by German settlers fleeing persecution in Prussia. They arrived in Australia, mixed their labour with the land – and today we are the beneficiaries of that narrative. The Riebke fa...2023-02-201h 11The Cellar Door PodcastTom Crago - Grand CrewSend us a textEvery once in a while, I stumble across fascinating people who are genuine wine enthusiasts. They aren’t necessary part of the primary production, but something happened in their life which connected them to the industry and they have been forever search how to not only maintain the connection, but also to let it flourish. Tom Crago, originally from South Australia is one such person. He is the CEO of the globally renowned game developer company Tantalus, the owner of, or stakeholder in, a number of fine dining establishments across the globe and, la...2023-02-1448 min
The Cellar Door PodcastThe birthplace of wine - Keti Siradze and the Georgian wine worldSend us a textSomebody once told me that the history of wine is the history of mankind. Well, without going to any lengths to verify the veracity of that proposition, what I can say is that wine is serious old, and wine has a seriously old relationship with humanity. I always loved ancient history. I have long been fascinated by the Old Testament stories, the tales that came out of Mesopotamia, the sea faring Phoenicians, the Greek Epics, then the conquests and cultural footprint the ancient Romans left behind. Throughout all these stories, the rise and...2023-02-051h 02
The Cellar Door PodcastBilly Button Wines - Alpine trend settersSend us a textThe Victorian Alps, also known as the High Country, is some of Australia’s most stunning countryside occupying the majority of Eastern Victoria. It’s a bit of a tourist hotspot, being more or less the home of Australian Alpine Skiing. It's also home to a rapidly developing and exciting wine scene. Here you will find Billy Button Wines, named after the yellow daisies that are dotted all over the Highlands. Billy Button Wines is managed by Jo Marsh and Glen James, two extraordinary wine makers who started the project as an avenue to ex...2023-01-291h 06
The Cellar Door PodcastUnderdog Wines - Championing the UnderdogSend us a textKansas City. Historically it was known as the Paris of the Plains, basically ignoring Prohibition in the early 1900s and becoming an a thriving bed of speakeasies, jazz and culture. Kansas City’s history is beyond colourful. I have lots of family living in Kansas City, including a number of siblings, so it really is a home away from a home and I escape to Kansas City whenever I can - which is far less often than I would like. Sown in amongst Kansas Cities rich tapestry of jazz, bourbon and colour is a r...2023-01-201h 16The Cellar Door PodcastBest's Winery - Wine, family, history and some seriously old vinesSend us a textIn 1866 Henry Best built a winery in the Victorian town of Great Western. Some years later in 1920 the Thomson family took over. Now, the Thomson family have owned and run Bests Winery for 5 successive generations. Not only do they have a long history with Bests Winery and also what is now the geographical indication of Great Western, but they also have claim to some of the oldest vines in the world, vines from a bygone day when James Busby brought out what came to be known as the Busby Collection in the 1840s...2022-12-281h 23The Cellar Door PodcastWirra Wirra - From Wigley to Church Block and beyondSend us a textWirra Wirra in the McLaren Vale – it’s an Australian icon. It’s as old as the Australian wine industry, dating back to the late 1800’s when the energetic Robert Wigley left the city life and focussed his energy on wine. Over 100 years later, Wirra Wirra has cemented its place in Australian history and culture. Everyone knows and loves Church Block. Many people have shared with me the exhilaration they felt when they visited Wirra Wirra and saw the trebuchet hurl a watermelon 100 metres before the melon exploded in the far off paddock. The Wirr...2022-12-211h 10
The Cellar Door PodcastEight at the Gate - a story of trial, resilience, wine and familySend us a text Jane Richard’s story is one of resilience. Her life was turned upside down in one of the more remarkable calamities that you will hear about. But Jane had strong family roots in South Australia’s Limestone Coast, so when life closed one door, it opened another, and Jane charged on. Jane’s family vineyard is in the Wrattonbully district. Her sister Claire studied viticulture at Roseworthy and has ended up teaming up with Jane to make Eight at the Gate, two sisters with 8 kids and damn lot of heart. Given Jane’s unique ba...2022-12-141h 08The Cellar Door PodcastNick Whiteway - Good people, good winesSend us a textMy chat with Nick Whiteway was action packed. Beyond fun. That’s what you would expect – talking to someone who one day, years ago, decided to trade in his pin striped suit and shiny shoes for a life dedicated to wine, the wine industry and the wonderful people in it. While Nick has his fingers in many different ferments, his main passion, or so it seemed from talking to him, was taking a wine brand he believes in and is passionate about and sharing it with the world. Nick’s passion for wine and th...2022-12-081h 12The Cellar Door PodcastWine, creativity and the social network - Ed Agg of the Cellar PostSend us a textEd Agg grew up on the English southern coast. He cherishes the memory of following his dad, a lover of Claret, through wine stores, thumbing through a wine guide and matching the wines in the guide with those he spotted on the shelf. Ed was reading about Grand Cru Burgundy and First Growth Bordeaux long before he was drinking them. Then Ed hit drinking age. His love of wine flourished. Ed’s job eventually led him from the far away European shores to Australia and Ed’s wine world expanded exponentially. Now, Ed has...2022-11-291h 02The Cellar Door PodcastKilikanoon Wines - Mastering the Clare ValleySend us a textEvery wine has a story. The best wines tell a story complete with colour, excitement, and adventure. Where is this wine from? What is the story of that place? Who owned the vineyard? Who planted it? What is their story? What was that wine maker giving expression to through crafting the wine? What happened during that vintage that left an indelible mark on that bottle of wine? These are the sort of questions that once answered give a wine its story. Now, Kilikanoon Wines in the Clare Valley has a story based on...2022-11-171h 27The Cellar Door PodcastEisenstone Wines - Stephen Cook is doing something very specialSend us a textThe Barossa Valley is a very special gem in the crown of Australian Wine, and within the Barossa there are some exceptional people making exceptional wines. I was recently privileged to get my hands on two bottles of Stephen Cook’s Eisenstone wines, from the Ebenezer sub region. I’m not sure exceptional really sums up my feelings about these wines. Stephen Cook, originally from New Zealand, settled in the Barossa to pursue his lifelong dream of making wines under his own label. Stephen is a big believer that wines should reflect a sens...2022-10-1359 minThe Cellar Door PodcastElderton Wines - Barons in the BarossaSend us a textThe Ashmead family arrived in the Barossa Valley in 1979. A real estate agent in the Nariootpa subregion sold them a house and threw in a vineyard to sweeten and seal the deal. Those were the days. Fast forward, 40 odd years, a Jimmy Watson and two generations of crafting fabulous Barossa Valley wines and Elderton Wines continues to go from Strength to Strength under the leadership of second-generation Cameron and Allister Ashmead. Allister Ashmead sits down with me to talk Barossa Valley, and to share both his story and the Elderton story. The Elderton...2022-10-031h 05The Cellar Door PodcastPonting Wines - A venture built for successSend us a textWhen I read that Australian Cricket legend Ricky Ponting had launched a wine label I must confess I was among those who questioned whether it was just another celebrity PR stunt. I later read that Ricky had teamed up with wine maker Ben Riggs, who’s wines and reputation need no introduction. A further fun fact I discovered was that when Ricky retired as Captain of the Australian Team, he was gifted 42 bottles of Penfolds Grange, 1 bottle for each test century he scored. I was lucky enough to sit down with David Krenich, co...2022-09-2053 minThe Cellar Door PodcastChance Encounter Wines - where nothing is left to chanceSend us a textThe story of Chance Encounter Wines is the story of two friends who because of a chance encounter have embarked on a wine journey marked by fun and excellence. Troy and Adam met many moons ago on a rowing team. They have stayed close friends since and one day over a beer decided they would take the plunge together into the wine world. Troy brings business acumen, having a commercial background. Adam is a viticulturist with an eye for detail and quality. Chance Encounter Wines entered the Halliday wine awards for a quality...2022-09-131h 06The Cellar Door PodcastAlex Head of Head Wines - Rhone romance to Barossa brillianceSend us a textI first came across the Head Wines label when working in one of Brisbane’s fine wine establishments. A customer saw the Head Wines label on the shelf and took it upon himself to educate me on the subject of Alex Head’s excellence as a wine maker. I owe that customer to this day. Alex’s passion for crafting award winning Rhone blends in South Australia’s Barossa Valley was sparked by a trip he took to France’s Cote Rotie. The magic and romance of the French Wine world never left him. Alex...2022-09-061h 19
The Cellar Door PodcastMichael Juergens is taking wine to the world's frontierSend us a textMichael Juergens, travelled to Bhutan to run a distance race. While running down the rocky Himalayan slopes, Michael had a vision of a wine industry. Not just any old wine industry but a premium wine industry. Not one to let an epic idea slip away, Michael flew back to his Deloitte office in California and prepared a white paper for the inception of a wine industry for the Bhutanese government. This is the background to a truly extraordinary story of an extraordinary person, whose love of epic adventures has taken him to the...2022-08-291h 15The Cellar Door PodcastAndrew Starkey of Prometheus Wines - pairing wine with innovationSend us a textPrometheus Wines champions the wines of South Australia’s Riverland region. Andrew Starkey, the co-founder of Prometheus Wines, joins me to share the story of a winery that was born from a desire to be innovative in the crafting of wines. Andrew had a background in big corporates, but a love and admiration for the small players and a desire to forge his own path caused Andrew to take a chance, team up with some friends and start the Prometheus journey. Andrew joins me for a glass of wine, and to tell me th...2022-08-2459 minThe Cellar Door PodcastMr Andrew Corrigan - a Master of WineSend us a textThe Master of Wine qualification is regarded as one of the highest qualifications one can receive in the wine world. There are 409 Masters of Wine in the world. I was lucky enough to sit down with one of them, Mr Andrew Corrigan MW to hear his story and his perspectives on all things wine. We discussed the state of play of wine in the Granite Belt, and Andrew gave me the run down on Hidden Creek winery, one of Stanthorpe’s slices of paradise. A massive thanks to Andrew for joining me. S...2022-08-151h 10The Cellar Door PodcastGemtree Wines - on a mission for the futureSend us a textAnother interview with another magnificent McLaren Vale Winery. But this winery brings something a little different. I was lucky enough to sit down with Mike and Melissa Brown of Gemtree Wines to talk about Gemtree’s story, which is also the story of a winery on the frontier of Australia’s biodynamic wine movement. Mike and Melissa passionately believe in the future of the biodynamic wine movement, and the responsibility they and other have on ensuring the future of that movement. The best wines are wines that give an honest and unadulterated expression of t...2022-08-071h 25
The Cellar Door PodcastSara Newberry of Shottesbrooke - a sense of tasteSend us a textSara Newberry’s earliest memories of wine involved her reluctantly tasting a less than pleasant red pushed at her by her mother. However, after stepping away from her early career to become a superstar mother, she one day walked into a quant wine store called Sense of Taste on Brisbane’s port-side. This was the start of something special. Sara had found her passion and her love for wine immediately began to blossom. One day Sara got talking to some wine reps who came into the store, one thing lead to another and Sara...2022-08-031h 12The Cellar Door PodcastTim Donegan of Trocchio Wines - Australia's smallest commercial winery!Send us a textHave you heard the story about the Irishman who married the Italian woman and started a winery? Well, you better tune into Tim Donegan’s story which also happens to be the story of what is arguably Australia’s smallest commercial winery. Tim Donegan started Trocchio wines as a side hustle to appease his love of wine and to see where it would lead. One thing led to another and his accountant advised that the way things were heading, Tim should take a closer look at his winery’s commercial structure – an indication of growt...2022-07-251h 09The Cellar Door PodcastDavid O'Leary of O'Leary Walker - he simply wants to make great wine.Send us a textDavid O’Leary grew up riding horses and trapping rabbits in the Adelaide Hills. Pretty perfect childhood. Then there was the wine. David loved vineyards and wineries from an early age. This love grew and developed. Like many of Australia’s best, he went to Roseworthy and made wine at a number of top Australian wineries including Petaluma. David eventually joined forces with Nick Walker and O’Leary Walker was born. Since then, David can brag a Jimmy Watson and Red Wine Maker of the Year - twice. We haven’t even mentioned his ries...2022-07-191h 01The Cellar Door PodcastPriscilla Queen of the BarossaSend us a textYou don’t have to be born into the wine industry to be captivated by its mystery and beauty. Priscilla Hennekam is a native of Brazil and after studying gastronomy she pulled up stumps and moved across to Argentina - where she immersed herself in the world of wine. After gallivanting around the globe with the goal of taking the wine world for all it has to offer, she met a wonderful Australian man – and that is where she decided to settle. Since then Priscilla has worked with numerous South Australian wineries, and has s...2022-07-1057 minThe Cellar Door PodcastFred Peacock, Bream Creek and Tassie WinesSend us a textFred Peacock is more or less synonymous with the development of the Tasmanian wine industry. His name is also synonymous with Bream Creek, a Tasmanian Winery renowned for crafting sensational cool climate wines. Fred is a self-confessed dirt man. Distinguishing himself from those who work in the cellar – Fred’s passions are vines, soil, and terroir. Fred joins me in the Cellar Door to talk about Bream Creek, the Tasmanian Wine region – and what it means to be a dirt man. A massive thanks to Fred Peacock for joining me. Support the sho2022-06-0749 minThe Cellar Door PodcastCoriole - a McLaren Vale family of the past, present and futureSend us a textCoriole wines, nestled in South Australia’s enchanted McClaren Vale, boasts stunning scenery, a stunning winery and majestic wines. Coriole can also boast the Lloyd family, the owners of Coriole since 1967. I was fortunate to sit down with siblings Peter Lloyd, the general manager of Coriole, and Duncan Lloyd, the head wine maker, to hear Peter’s and Duncan’s take on the Coriole story, their take on wine making at Coriole and also some special family moments. A massive thanks to both of Peter and Duncan for joining me and a massive shout...2022-05-291h 13The Cellar Door PodcastMason Canning Pt 2 - the Brisbane wine sceneSend us a textWhen I last sat down with Mason Canning, the Queensland Manager for Terroir Selections, Mason shared the story of his initial foray into the wine scene and his time working cellar doors in the Barossa Valley. Unfortunately, on that occasion, our time was cut short and accordingly, so was Mason’s story. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mason and pick up where we left off, talking about Mason’s role in the Queensland distribution scene. Mason and I also take the opportunity to discuss the flourishing Brisbane wine scene. Than...2022-05-2341 min
The Cellar Door PodcastBallandean estate - the story of the QLD wine industrySend us a textThe story of Ballandean estate is the story of the Qld wine industry. It’s a story of courage, immigrating to a distant land, having an eye for opportunity, seizing the opportunity and crafting a legacy that family carries on. Angelo Puglisi, the father of the QLD wine industry and the owner of Ballandean estate did all of that. And we havnt yet touched on the stunning wines that Ballandean offer. Leeanne Puglisi Gangemi, Angelo’s daughter joined me in the cellar door to share the Ballandean story. A massive thanks to Leeanne for...2022-05-161h 09The Cellar Door PodcastTerry Chellappah from Plan B Wines - You always need a Plan B!Send us a textWhen Terry Chellappah founded the Plan B wine project in Western Australia, he wasn’t quite sure how it was all going to turn out, an incite into the name’s etymology. However Plan B have since had their wines consumed at lavish conferences in London, in bars across Berlin, Finland and Sweden. Further they have somewhat of a cult following in Australia and have a particular passion for crafting delicious Rieslings. Terry joins me in the cellar door to tell the story of how a young musician on the road had the urge...2022-04-251h 19
The Cellar Door PodcastAngus Vinden - respect for the past with an eye for the futureSend us a textThere is something of a revolution taking place in the Hunter Valley. A crop of young wine makers are coming through and blending exciting wines with an emphasis on place. Young gun wine maker Angus Vinden is spearheading this charge. He considers himself a custodian of the riches of the Hunter and is charged with reflecting those treasures in his wines. Angus, who took part in his first vintage aged 7, alongside his father, believes in blending wines with a respect for tradition while keeping an eye on the future. His wines are a...2022-04-101h 14The Cellar Door PodcastFrom Vineyard to bottle - with Andrew KoernerSend us a textOk, so we all love wine, or we are on our way to that glorious destination. Many of use love pouring, swirling, sniffing, studying, eventually sipping, then ruminating…over a glass of wine. It’s a heck of a process. As I was embarking on my wine journey, every once and a while I would stop, stare into the wine and ponder… just how did we all get here? More narrowly for our purposes, where did the wine come from? How did some grapes in a vineyard undergo such a marvellous transformation? So I’ve s...2022-03-201h 01The Cellar Door PodcastAlister Purbrick of Tahbilk Winery - "I'm going to be a wine maker"Send us a textThe Tahbilk winery, in the Nagambie Lakes area of Victoria, boasts being one of Australia’s oldest wineries and is also part of the First Families of Australian Wine. The Purbrick family have run the show at Tahbilk for 5 successive generations. Alister, a 5th generation Purbrick and the man who has been at the helm of Tahbilk since 1978, joins me in the Cellar Door to reflect on his journey, the journey of the whole Purbrick family, and what it means to be making world class Australian wines. Alister’s story really begins with a re...2022-03-1254 minThe Cellar Door PodcastTillie Johnston of Tillie J Wines - putting the world in a bottleSend us a textTillie Johnston was working at cellar doors in Victoria’s Yarra Valley to support her studies in Sports Science. Whilst pondering life’s crossroads, a friend suggested that Tillie try her hand in the lab a Cold Stream Hills. Tillie says she immediately fell in love with the wine industry. Tillie spent the following years on the cool climate wine trail, an adventure that took her from New Zealand to America, from Canada to Germany. When Tillie decided to come home she knew exactly what she wanted to do – and that was to take h...2022-02-271h 20The Cellar Door PodcastDuncan Thorn - setting customers up for successSend us a textDuncan Thorn has spent his time perfecting the art of customer service in wine. Having worked as a rep with Penfolds, and a myriad of other top shelf wineries, Duncan has developed his technique of setting customers, or anyone with a wine related question, or seeking to make that perfect buy, for a massive win. Duncan spent over half a decade traveling Europe and its surrounds when he felt the pull home and followed it back into the world of wine sales. Duncan has since devoted himself to ensuring his clientele benefit from...2022-02-201h 09The Cellar Door PodcastBruce Tyrrell and Tyrrells OdysseySend us a textThe Tyrells winery has a massive history and reputation, producing amongst other things the Vat 1 Semillon, arguably, and definitely to my mind, the greatest semillon around. Bruce Tyrrell joins me to tell his story and the Tyrrells story. Bruce used to ride a horse to school. Now Bruce laments that the planes that carried him around the world to sell Tyrrells wines are grounded. He is a man who has seen much and accordingly has many stories to tell. A massive thanks to Bruce for joining me.Support the show2022-02-161h 02The Cellar Door PodcastChris Coulter of Coulter Wines - Minimal intervention with maximum attentionSend us a textChris Coulter had worked 20 years as a chef, when the world of wine called. After working as a winemaker at some of Australia's biggest wineries Chris launched his side hustle, Coulter Wines, focussing on wines made with minimal intervention but with maximum attention. The public approved and in a big way. Chris joins me in the lounge room to discuss his wine story, his passion for wine and philosophy that drives him. Support the show2022-02-0750 minThe Cellar Door PodcastMason Canning's Cellar Door Story - Part 1Send us a textI’ve often heard it said that the most important characteristic necessary to succeed in the wine game is passion. Mason Canning has always been passionate. Mason and I went to school together and I have clear memories of Mason’s passion for rugby, something that Mason still has today. Fast forward 10 years, and factor in Mason’s journey throughout the Barossa Valley working vintages and at numerous cellar doors, Mason’s passion has reached new heights, so much so that Mason was awarded Cellar Door Person of the Year whilst working at Two Hand...2022-01-2953 min
The Sound AffectEpisode 21 - David Mcpherson picks Neil Young: Live at Massey HallIt was an absolute honour and pleasure to have author David McPherson join us to discuss the Neil Young album Live at Massey Hall. David's latest book, Massey Hall, is out now and we chat about Neil, Massey and the legacy of the two that came together that one night to create an incredible performance.
Neil is having a beef with Spotify over some failed comedian so better check this one out before it's not available to stream!
Songs featured in the Episode
Don't Let It Bring You Down
Cowgirl In T...2022-01-261h 24The Cellar Door PodcastChester Osborn of d'Arenberg - History in the McLaren ValeSend us a textThe d’Arenberg winery and the Osborn family boast a history in the McLaren Vale wine scene dating back to the mid 1800. In 1969, not long after man walked on the moon d’Arry Osborn was informed that they had won the prized Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. Since then d’Arenberg has gone from strength to strength under d’Arry and Chester Osborn, d’Arry’s son. From the time he took over the helm at d’Arenberg in 1984, Chester has continued stirring the d’Arenberg ship towards success, the only thing outshining the brilliance of hi...2022-01-2249 minThe Cellar Door PodcastChris Ringland - sitting atop the wine worldSend us a textChris Ringland has made it to the top of the wine world, receiving world-wide acclaim for his work at Rockford in the Barossa Valley and his own Three Rivers which later became Chris Ringland Wines. Chris joins me in the Cellar Door to share his story, from his earliest days making wines in his backyard while at school – to purchasing his very own vineyard and the inception of his Three Rivers dream. A massive thanks to Chris for joining me.Support the show2022-01-161h 30The Cellar Door PodcastAndrew Koerner - a master of fine wine makingSend us a textBorn and bred in Adelaide, a young Andrew Koerner was fruit picking with some mates, when the wine gods picked Andrew. Andrew began dabbling as a cellarhand before undertaking studies at Roseworthy and launching himself into an extremely successful and award riddled career. Andrew was a delight to talk to and a massive thanks to him for joining me. Support the show2021-12-181h 05The Cellar Door PodcastDaniel Hopkins - from Nike to fine winesSend us a textDaniel Hopkins was managing Nike distance athletes in London before circumstances caused Daniel to return home to help his father launch Tellurian Wines. Daniel loves sports, particularly road running, but is most at home in the vineyards of Victoria's Heathcote overseeing the production of Tellurian wines, some of Victoria's finest. A massive thanks to Daniel for joining me on the show. Support the show2021-12-181h 09
The Cellar Door PodcastEwen Macpherson and the power of dreaming bigSend us a textEwen Macpherson, originally from Queensland's Sunshine Coast, is a high achiever and a believer in dreaming big. After success designing a Fringe Benefit Tax calculator, Ewen set his sights on crafting unique award winning wines in Queensland's granite belt. Ewen went on to do just that. It was a pleasure sitting down with Ewen and a massive thanks to Ewen for sharing his story and the story of Symphony Hills winery.Support the show2021-12-181h 07
What A Load Of CobblersBootroom Special: Steve MasseyTom Reed and Andy Roberts are joined by Cobblers goalscoring legend Steve Massey for another Bootroom Special.This is an evocative walk down memory lane to the 1982/83 season in which Massey lit up the County Ground with his flamboyant blonde hair style and 25 goal tally.There's talk of life lodging in the town and at playing at the County Ground plus that FA Cup tie with European Champion Aston Villa where Mark Walters turned the game with a moment of magic.Steve had a varied career away from the Cobblers...2021-12-101h 07
The PFCA & Gym Owner Network PodcastTom Foxley - Mindset for CoachesTom Foxley, A mindset Coach and founder of Mindset Rx'd brings us an incredible list of tools to improve our mindset practice & those of our clients. Tom has worked with Crossfit Games athletes and has seen his practices influence thousands of athletes in the world of functional fitness. This will be a powerful episode for anyone who is looking to understand how subtle changes in language & your intention can transform your mindset. 2021-11-1243 min
Small Scale Life PodcastEscape Velocity: Blogging is Art with Atlantis GazetteIn this 175th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I am going to be talking about Escape Velocity: Blogging is Art with Atlantis Gazette.
What is Atlantis Gazette?
The Atlantis Gazette is an art, business and lifestyle blogging and podcast project started by my friend Cal Massey from California. As he describes in this episode, Atlantis is a mythical and fictional city that disappeared under the ocean. The Atlantis Gazette, however, is a newspaper dedicated to people doing cool things in the world. Cal Massey is just starting out and outlining his plans for...2020-10-3055 min
Intended ConsequencesDefending Your Design: Fight Opinion with Experimentation | Tom Niemeyer (Part 2)If you’re a designer, eventually your designs will be evaluated by neophytes. Whether you’re part of an in-house team or work for an agency, your best work is going to be scrutinized by company executives who never spent a day studying design or doing any UX research. Do you stand alone defending your designs or give them what they want? Tom Niemeyer is a Design Scientist at Conversion Sciences with over 18 years of digital design experience, and he has a unique perspective on the value of data to the designer. On today’s...2020-04-2200 minIntended ConsequencesPerformance-based Web Design Can Be Creative Too | Tom NiemeyerIf you’re designing for the web, you’re in a wide-open space of possibilities. These seemingly endless options can produce anxiety and hinder your design efforts, as every unknown feels dangerous. What if integrating data into your designs is the answer? Tom Niemeyer is a Design Scientist at Conversion Sciences with over 18 years of digital design experience. He has a unique perspective on the value of data for the designer. On today’s show, Tom and Brian discuss the nuances of introducing boundaries to the design process, and how these constraints can improve...2020-04-0800 min
The Mile High Mortgage & Real Estate Report w/ Joe Massey & Katherine GutierrezTom Hurford - Next Stage Properties11/9/2019 - We have Tom Hurford in the studio - with Next Stage Properties he assists buyers and sellers who are looking to down size or upgrade their living situations. With Fix & Flip properties he is able to acheive his clients goals easier and help when every step of the way. Whether it be down sizing - getting rid of a chuck or items or helping to find them the right community to be closer to family. Tune in and see how Tom can help you! Give Tom a call anytime at 303-718-33572019-11-2625 min
Why? The PodcastWhy?- Episode 06 Travel Expert Tom MasseyIf anyone knows a good travel trip or two, it's Tom Massey. He's written a book about it. Well, he's going to. Tom sat down with us in the community room at the Phluid Project in New York City to talk over the best way to get from here to there.2019-01-0724 min
Master Your Energy with Harry Massey#29 Finding the Root Cause of What Triggers Chronic Illness with Dr. Tom O’BryanTom O’Bryan is considered the “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He holds a teaching faculty position with The Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. Dr. O’Bryan discusses how to find what triggers chronic autoimmune conditions and how to reverse them. Tune in to learn about the following: The new age science of immunology within the last decade How autoimmune diseases operate within the body Steps to take to heal toxins in the gut 2018-11-2633 min