What if we looked back on 2020 as a "good year?" And focused on all the good it's brought (I swear, there's some good). 

As we head into Thanksgiving, hosts Julie Slater and Jason Friday look back at the year with thanks - and see the "gifts" 2020 brought on like a hail storm - a broken ankle, a lost job, COVID, etc. 

Mentions of Phoebe Bridgers, Yoga with Adriene, Justin Turner from the Dodgers, Ryan Gosling, and Thom Yorke. 

Julie Slater and Jason Friday interview second-generation sommelier and restauranteur from Chicago, Philippe Andre. 

@niquesomm is the U.S. Ambassador for Charles Heidsieck and is on the board of the United Sommeliers Foundation. 

We talk to Philippe (who happens to be Julie's nephew) about his passion for wine (specifically champagne) and how working at his family's restaurant, Oceanique, in Evanston, IL lead him to where he is now. When did he find his passion, who helped along the way, what leaps did he take, and the biggest thing he can finally BE now - HIMSELF - living his dharma. 

Co-hosts Julie Slater and Jason Friday discuss advice writer Kurt Vonnegut gave to some students on finding their joy and way of BEing. What are some things you can do to find yours?

Also discussed: senseis, 80s movies, stolen dresser top coins, and tennis. 

An intro of our first guest - Robyn August. 

Julie Slater and Jason Friday interview Robyn August about what his dharma/dream life is and how he keeps going.

Julie Slater and Jason Friday introduce themselves and give a rundown of what the CUZ I HAVE TO podcast is all about: living your dharma - doing what you are meant to be doing. In this episode, our hosts discuss the type of guests they will have on the program, along with why George Clooney gets all the money, and how impactful music has been on their lives.