Episodes

  • It's Spring, Time For Some New Music!
    Mar 26 2026

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    Join me for a Motor Skills hazy IPA, as I get into some new music coming this spring. Also, the Just Like Heaven lineup, new music from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and why the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" has caught our attention in 2026. Cheers!

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    40 mins
  • And it's 1, 2, 3...What Are We Fighting For?
    Mar 19 2026

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    It's warming up, and I decided an Emmolo 2024 Sauvignon Blanc would be perfect for this episode. I talk about Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald, his seminal album with his band The Fish, and how he met my dad. Also, I talk about Tidal, the music streaming service, the recent Justice Dept. deal involving Live Nation, and a bunch of other music news. Cheers!

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    44 mins
  • Hello...this episode is about Johnny Cash.
    Mar 12 2026

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    I'm having a Boulevardier, as I feature Johnny Cash's "At San Quentin" in the Vintage Pour. Plus, I talk about new music from Harry Styles, Ela Minus, Katherine Priddy, Sturgell Simpson and Tycho. Also I review the new documentary about Paul McCartney, "Man on The Run." And, a great compilation album from War Child for a great cause. Cheers!

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    34 mins
  • It's Blooming Music Festivals!
    Mar 5 2026

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    Welcome to this edition, where I remedy my voice with a hot toddy, and preview music festival lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk about Iron & Wine, Gorillaz, Mitski, Neil Sedaka, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. Cheers!

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    33 mins
  • Young, Gifted and Black: The Legend is Aretha
    Feb 26 2026

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    Join me for a Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, as I talk about Aretha Franklin's "Young, Gifted and Black," her legendary 1972 album. Also, new music from Lana Del Rey, Charli xcx, Foo Fighters, Baby Keem, and Glixen. And a tribute to hit songwriter Billy Steinberg, and more! Cheers!

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    37 mins
  • Sketches of Miles Davis
    Feb 19 2026

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    Join me for a Marianito drink, as I talk about the greatness that is Miles Davis' "Sketches of Spain" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk about new music in the Tasting Room from Any Young Mechanic, Ulrika Spacek, Katherine Priddy, and more. Cheers!

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    35 mins
  • Let’s Talk Bad Bunny, Marvin Gaye, and the Grammys
    Feb 12 2026

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    Grab a Smog City Ice Blink Hazy IPA, as I recount the Super Bowl half time show with Bad Bunny performing. Also, I talk about the Spinal Tap sequel, the Grammy Awards, and Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!

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    37 mins
  • Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Your Favorite TV Themes
    Feb 5 2026

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    I'm having a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel, and talking TV themes today. Also, remembering Sly Dunbar in the Tasting Room, and the "Romeo and Juliet" soundtrack in the Vintage Pour. Cheers!

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    35 mins