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On today's episode we sample Cellador Ale's Tepache Seltzer.  This was a refreshing tepache style seltzer.  As mentioned in the pod, here is a link to Daniel Hernandez' LA Times article on Mexico's fermented drinks. 

Check out Orville Peck's new album Bronco by buying it or streaming on your favorite streamer.  Check out tour dates here.  

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On today's episode we enjoy a bottle of 2018 Syrah from Progress Brewing out of South El Monte, CA.  According to the bottle, the grapes were grown by Lupe and Ruben Solorzano and produced by Stolpman Vinyards. 

KCET.org has an interesting article about Ruben Solorzano and his journey from migrant farmworker to "The Grape Whisperer."  Make sure to give it a read. 

Today we discuss the movie "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman.  We suggest trying to catch it at your local cinema but will be available on HBO Max starting April 18th.  

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On today's episode we try Dog Ate My Homework from Brouwerij West out of San Pedro, CA.  This a fruit-forward saison/farmhouse ale. 

Never Not Boring-Saison Sessions recommends you check out Minx and Pivoting.  Two very good female created and female starring shows.  

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This episode is a shallow dive into Saison beers and some tv shows you should be watching. 

The beer featured today was Petite Saison from Rockmill Brewery out of Lancaster, Ohio.
The beer was refreshing and crisp with notes of yeast, grape, citrus, and malt. 

TV shows to check out included Winning Time and Single Drunk Female

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Rosé is all over today's episode. 
On this episode we enjoy of can of House Wine Rose, some glasses of Cote de Roses, and some 2021 “Pretty Boy” Nero d’Avola Rosato – Delinquente Wine Co.  Check out all three, but for sure try the Pretty Boy if you can.  

What an episode - we discuss Bon Jovi, jury duty, and a host of other things.

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In this episode we enjoy a beer from The Bruery called Goses Are Red and some wine from Las Jaras called 2019 Sweet Berry Wine – Las Jaras Wines.  

We talk about movies, wine, Ben Fong Torres, TV, and end on some hot takes on Barbara Bush.  

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Welcome back!
In this episode we pop open a bottle of Jumpin Juice Yellow Yellow.  A great natural wine for any occasion but especially good on a warm day - read more here.

We also dive into carbonation in drinks and mention some of our favorite places to pick up wine, especially natural wine.  If in the Los Angeles or Pasadena area, make sure to visit Sara's Market, Good Luck Wine Shop, and AltaBev.

Some of the books mentioned in this episode include:

Natural Wine for the People
Wine. All the Time
SELLOUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007)
Meet Me in the Bathroom - Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011

For the story on the "Calcarius" natural wine and labor practices story, heard to The Cut.

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Welcome to the first episode of our work in progress podcast!

In this episode, our hosts discuss their hot takes on the movie "Licorice Pizza" before diving into Lenny Kravitz other who-whats-its.  

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