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We are a PNW-based podcasting husband and wife team with a weekly podcast called The Wine Pair Podcast. The focus of our podcast is to help people learn about and discover reasonably priced wines - meaning under $20 - that are relatively easy to find at a local or online store. Our basic format is to focus on a specific varietal or type of wine, give some background and history on it, and then taste and review three wines and talk about what food would pair with the wine. We aim to make it fun, funny, relatable, easy to understand, and interesting to both the wine novice and those more experienced with wine. We also periodically do episodes where we interview winemakers from all over the world. We are proud to say that our podcast was recommended by the editors of Decanter Magazine in their October 2022 issue, and they described us this way: “This entertaining US podcast by Seattle-based husband-and-wife team Joe and Carmela is a fun, irreverent, and chatty introduction to wine, with lots of wine basics, food pairing tips and explainers on varieties and styles. Launched in October 2021, previous episodes include: ‘WTF is Pinot Blanc?’, ‘Pairing wine with barbecue’ and ‘wines to drink at an Indian restaurant’. Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.” We have been life-long lovers of wine, and have been lucky enough to be exposed to some of the best wines through family and friends. We also love to travel, and we know that in many places around the world, culture is often understood through cuisine, and wines are part of the experience of the food and people. We wanted to turn that passion and experience with wine into something that was fun and educational - something that we would find interesting.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
As we mentioned above, our podcast is about wine - learning about wine and exposing ourselves and our listeners to new wines. Most people are familiar with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, but did you know that in Italy alone there are over 350 different wine varieties? And, wine can seem to be a pretty snobby and expensive hobby, so we wanted to break through that by focusing on every day wines, wines under $20 that are reasonably easy to find, and talk about them - their tastes, smells, and food they would pair with - in words that normal people use.
What is my podcast playlist about?
Carmela and I are former teachers, and so we love to learn about stuff! That is very much why we started The Wine Pair Podcast in the first place. Carmela is also a baker, running her own home baking business, so of of course we needed to include some food inspiration! Our list includes some podcasts that we think are great for people who love to learn about a variety of subjects, all of which we have some love for as well - things related to food, beer and wine, language, and music. All of these podcasts are authentic, interesting, and fun. We really wanted to focus on podcasts where you can hear the sweat and effort the hosts put into their content.
1. Spilled Milk
Why this podcast?
We had to pick one podcast that features male and female co-hosts, and even though the hosts of this podcast are not married, like we are, we think there is something special and fun about the pairing (get it?!?). This podcast is not only educational, but high energy, and it covers a broad range of topics related to food. As a professional baker and culinary instructor, Carmela has a soft spot in her heart for people who can talk all day about food! Plus, one of the co-hosts, Abby, lives in Seattle, so of course we had to stay true to our Seattle peeps!
Spilled Milk
Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton
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Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squash, and run with it as far as they can go—and, regrettably, sometimes further.
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How many episodes does Spilled Milk have?
Spilled Milk currently has 651 episodes available.
What topics does Spilled Milk cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Arts and Food.
What is the average episode length on Spilled Milk?
The average episode length on Spilled Milk is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Spilled Milk released?
Episodes of Spilled Milk are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Spilled Milk?
The first episode of Spilled Milk was released on Jan 7, 2010.
2. A Woman's Brew
Why this podcast?
Of course we love wine, but we also love beer! And Joanne and Tori not only love beer, they are hilarious, and they do a great job of educating their listeners in a fun, funny, and entertaining way. Their approach is so informal and engaging, but the level of information is quite good. We feel like we are kindred spirits, perhaps long lost podcast-hosting pals, because their style, and their subject matter, have similarities to ours. You will have a hard time not cracking up when you listen to these two ladies!
A Woman's Brew
Joanne Love
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Welcome to A Woman’s Brew – The Podcast, where women talk about beer!
A Woman’s Brew is two beer loving women on a mission to get more people drinking and talking about great beer. Joanne & Tori want to talk you through beer styles, breweries we love, beer tasting tips, beer traditions and more from the world of craft beer.
Joanne has been drinking beer since she was handed a Sam Adams Boston lager and realised that not all beer was yellow and fizzy. She was travelling the world while working on cruise ships at the time and tried every beer she could get her hands on. When she came home she decided she wanted to learn more about where the aromas and flavours in her favourite beers came from. During lockdown in the UK in 2020 she set herself the challenge to pass the Cicerone Certified Beer Server exam to earn a qualification in beer, just for fun! She passed with 97% and began to build her beer school Love Beer Learning to support other women to discover beer, build their confidence in beer tasting and amplify their voices in the beer community. She is now a Certified Cicerone and has made the leap to work in beer full time.
Though most people don't believe it, Tori was born and raised near Boston in the US but has been living in the UK since 2013. When she first moved here, she stuck to ciders, Brewdog, and Brewdog guest beers and was a pretty big Brewdog fangirl. Within the last 2 years she started to branch out as she saw the scene grow to a point that she couldn’t miss out on it any longer. She says that since the beginning of 2020, she’s really belly flopped off the deep end into craft beer and hit a level she never thought she would where she now considers this her hobby. She loves taking photos in her spare time and when she travels, so already had a few Instagram accounts on the go, which is why she chose Instagram as the platform to start giving her thoughts on the beers she was trying. She refers to these as her “opinions nobody asked for” and it was just a way for her to pass time during lockdown while dusting off her old, rusty writing skills from many moons ago when she was a journalism student. She met Joanne in a Facebook beer group and after seeing her pass the CBS exam, approached her to create this podcast, where women teach women about beer!
The podcast will be with you every week with our thoughts and views on the world’s favourite beverage. Find us on your favourite podcasting platforms and don't forget to subscribe.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/awomansbrew
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awomansbrew
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLd4oAYovrzdDVM5p45e3Q
X: https://twitter.com/AWomansBrew
Email: [email protected]
Joanne: http://instagram.com/lovebeerlearning
Tori: http://instagram.com/adventures_in_hoptimism
Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk
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How many episodes does A Woman's Brew have?
A Woman's Brew currently has 366 episodes available.
What topics does A Woman's Brew cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts and Food.
What is the average episode length on A Woman's Brew?
The average episode length on A Woman's Brew is 76 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Woman's Brew released?
Episodes of A Woman's Brew are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of A Woman's Brew?
The first episode of A Woman's Brew was released on Sep 25, 2020.
3. The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration
Why this podcast?
Another fun and entertaining podcast, Roger makes learning more about cooking and food enjoyable. The breadth of topics is quite inspiring, and just about anyone who loves to cook at home and wants to expand their knowledge of recipes, cuisines, gadgets, and techniques will find something they can use. In our podcast, we always talk about how the wines we are tasting will pair with food, we consider wine the 5th food group as any good Italian or Italian-American should, and we love to cook and entertain. So, having a great food podcast on our list is a no-brainer.
The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration
Kitchen Counter Media
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4.5
The show that's dedicated to helping aspiring home cooks grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen so they can start cooking up memories with their family and friends. Whether you want to learn to cook or just need some simple food inspiration, we will cover recipes, kitchen tools, and interviews with experts to help you on your home cooking journey! On Twitter at @TKCpodcast /Facebook at facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast / Instagram at https://instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast
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How many episodes does The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration have?
The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration currently has 236 episodes available.
What topics does The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration cover?
The podcast is about Lessons, Cooking, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Arts and Food.
What is the average episode length on The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration?
The average episode length on The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration released?
Episodes of The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration are typically released every 13 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration?
The first episode of The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration was released on Sep 8, 2014.
4. My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn
Why this podcast?
Doug Fearn is a true vet in the music biz - someone who has forgotten more about recording music than most of us will ever know. As host, he is very unassuming and has a calm demeanor, so he is pleasant to listen to. But the depth of his knowledge is pretty epic, and he makes things understandable and relatable - at least for those of us who have been in the music business or are music hobbiests. Many of you may not know that the music in our podcast is original, or that Joe is a former professional singer and musician. But it's true! So, we have a deep love for what goes behind making music and sound editing.
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Doug Fearn draws on his 50+ years as a recording engineer, record producer, studio owner, and pro audio equipment designer to explain the art and science of recording for the audiophile, music lover, and people in the music recording industry.
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How many episodes does My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn have?
My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn currently has 90 episodes available.
What topics does My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn cover?
The podcast is about Audio, Music, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the average episode length on My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn?
The average episode length on My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn released?
Episodes of My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn are typically released every 13 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn?
The first episode of My Take on Music Recording with Doug Fearn was released on Mar 19, 2020.
5. The Level Up English Podcast
Why this podcast?
Joe is a former English teacher, and so learning more about the English language is an area of passion. Michael, the host, is a current English teacher who shares tips and tricks on the English language in a fun and entertaining way. And, as American English speakers, we find there is always a ton to learn from people who speak English from the homeland. As podcasters, we know how important language, clarity, and diction
The Level Up English Podcast
Michael Lavers
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4.6
🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I answer your questions about learning and help you achieve your goals in British English. Once a month I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
16 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Level Up English Podcast have?
The Level Up English Podcast currently has 276 episodes available.
What topics does The Level Up English Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Esl, England, British, English Podcast, Michael, Language Learning, Podcasts, English, Self-Improvement, Education and Grammar.
What is the average episode length on The Level Up English Podcast?
The average episode length on The Level Up English Podcast is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Level Up English Podcast released?
Episodes of The Level Up English Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Level Up English Podcast?
The first episode of The Level Up English Podcast was released on Apr 11, 2019.
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