Classy Little Podcast

This week, James is off doing James-Things, whatever that is. Kitty stepped up and is co-hosting with Emily on this very special episode dedicated to Ladies' Night.Our wine for this episode: Gato Negro 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Chile (Boxed Wine!)
Our cheese for this episode: Somerdale Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

We discuss the health benefits of having ladies' nights and friends, despite the fact we're both proud introverts. We also go into a rendition of "The Golden Girls" theme song, and talk about how great the show is, sprinkling some fun facts about this ageless sitcom. And, we learn about Adam's (as in Adam and Eve) first wife, Lilith, who was quite the sassy broad! 

No episode is complete without a mention of the Queen! Plus, Kitty gives us the TOE-tal measurement of the Statue of Liberty's shoe, which we're sure she lies about anyway. We get into why Ladies' Night In is infinitely better than Ladies' Night Out. And, as women do when people are out of the room, we talk about James behind his back! And why you should NEVER share a Coke with James!

And, we give a shout-out to Joanna Wilson Phillips (come on, can that last name be any cooler?!) from MenucationKitchen.com, who left us a 5-star review on iTunes, and whom we talk with on Periscope and Twitter! Her website is full of amazing recipes, plus she lives in Vermont, so you know she's awesome!

Join us as we do what we usually do when we hang out, plus find out about a GOOD boxed wine, paired with a cheese that comes with a wine recommendation!

Visit us at www.classylittlepodcast.com! Cheers!

We turn our attention in this episode to the growing popularity of quitting smoking by switching to e-cigarettes. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but we attempt to dispell some of the common misconceptions about vaping and the vaping subculture. We admit, as vapers, we definitely have a bias, but since vaping has benefited us, we feel it's justified.

Topics include the 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes to the four (yes, FOUR) in e-juice; some of the recent studies that have favored vaping as a safer alternative to smoking; pairing vape flavors and wine; listing our qualms with the inconsiderate vapers who are creating a negative stereotype; plus we list celebrities who vape, including many of Emily's loves: John Cusack, Leonardo DiCaprio and, oh yes, Barry Manilow. (Proud to be a Fanilow!)

Note: After taping this episode, we found a picture of Dave Grohl vaping! You know something's awesome if Dave Grohl gets behind it!

We even stretched ourselves to find some way to mention Queen Elizabeth II in this episode.

Tune in every #WineWednesday for a new episode! Cheers!

The gist of our polo experience: It's a four-hour long tailgate that's a few levels up from beer and grilling in a parking lot at a football game. There's wine, cheese, dates, dresses, floppy hats, pastel shorts, Polo shirts and, oh yeah, horses!

We find out the history of the "Sport of Kings" and how the game works, how Argentina plays a major role in polo, the fashion aspect of a polo match, the perks of being a polo club owner, and the origin of the Polo shirt.

While we drink our wine, eat our cheese and discuss what we Googled before attending the posh event, we also make terrible (read: fantastic) puns,  Emily has an idea for a "better" mallet, our intense knowledge of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," "Pretty Woman," qualities of a horse to look for in a relationship, Babe Ruth's STDs, the breeding of WASPs to walk in the grass in high heels, a Periscope suggestion of cloning Louie Anderson for polo purposes, James' curiosity about floppy hats, James' finally learns what pastels are, and the birth of a new word: "Afazing."

We also Periscoped stomping the divots and checking out the fashions.

Tune in every other #WineWednesday for a new episode! Cheers!

From the Reese's Pieces in "E.T." to trying to determine if the music video you're watching is entertainment or an infomercial, product placement rears its ugly, ubiquitous head in most forms of media consumed by the general public (including, indirectly, this podcast).

What we thought would be a narrow topic to research turned into a fascinating discussion on different techniques marketers and advertisers have used to get their brands noticed in popular television, movies, music, and even books. We get into the history and usage of this technique today, since we're constantly bombarded with seemingly innocent ads.

Even though we mention quite a few celebrities, like Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, we failed to mention Queen Elizabeth II in this episode! We'll have to make a point to mention her twice in our next one.

Tune in every other #WineWednesday for a new episode! Cheers!

Stalking your ex has never been easier since the widespread use of social media makes it possible to easily connect with almost anyone in the world. In this episode, we focus on the pros and cons of our modern-day communications, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and even a little bit about Instagram. We find out the companies' mission statements, list some Tweets that were better off unposted, and discuss the numerous studies done on how social media use affects us. We also introduce you to our newest social media obsession, Periscope.

Emily also tried Zaca Recovery Chewable Tablets which claim to reduce the effects of a hangover.We also try out a Zork! Of course, no discussion of ours would be complete with tangents, which include: Remembering when we had to type "the" before Facebook; why you should "crack your egg" on Periscope; why it's so hard to unplug sometimes; references to two more of our favorite podcasts, Serial and Comedy Bang Bang; rants about portraying the perfect life on Facebook or, the opposite, posting too many vague, mopey statuses seeking attention; food porn; "Friends"; and, because we can't do an episode without mentioning her, Queen Elizabeth II makes another appearance!

Shoutouts to Wine Esquire blog for hanging out with us on Periscope and mentioning us. Also, Kelly and Jess from the Winesday podcast, who we'll be collaborating soon with for a special project!

 For more information, visit their site,zacalife.com.

Surprise! Emily recaps her trip to Fort Worth Texas for Podcast Movement 2015, where she got to see Pat Flynn, Roman Mars, Lou Mongello, Aisha Tyler, John Lee Dumas, Marc Maron and Sarah Koenig!

It's a shorter, mini-episode to tide you over until our next episode coming out next Wine Wednesday.

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Cheers!

This episode has gone to the dogs, as we discuss man's best friend. We're unofficially celebrating National Hot Dog Month in July, and Emily has some exciting news about her whereabouts this coming weekend!

Our wine for this episode: Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2011 Pinot Noir & Earthshaker Wines 2014 Rose de Pinot Noir
Our cheese for this episode: Aged cheddar and a chili cheese dip (made with Cheez Whiz!)
We also have Trader Joe's Parmesan Pastry Pups, which are the fanciest pigs in blankets we've ever seen!

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Additional Show Notes and Extras can be found at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/04

We cordially invite you to listen to our episode all about weddings as we celebrate wedding season and the recent Supreme Court of the United States to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states!

Our wine for this episode: Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut Cava and La Marca Prosecco
Our cheese for this episode: Brie & Taleggio

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Additional Show Notes and Extras can be found at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/03

Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice!

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Additional Show Notes and Extras can be found at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/02

 Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice!

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Additional Show Notes and Extras can be found at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/sp-01