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The Connected Table Live episodes

September 23 Fischer & Wieser: How a Texas Family Farmstand Became an Award-Winning Specialty Foods Co.
The Fischer & Wieser Farmstead originated in 1928 when German immigrant J.B. Wieser planted a peach orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas. His son, Mark, cared for the orchard during school breaks. In 1969, Mark founded Fischer & Wieser’s Das Peach Haus to sell the family’s Hill Country peaches and handcrafted preserves. A decade later, a Case Fischer, a loyal worker, proposed to Mark to expand their offerings. They created Fischer & Wieser, a company that now produces over 150 specialty foods.

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50 min
September 16 Celebrating Vintage Port with Adrian Bridge, CEO, Taylor Fladgate
Established in 1692 by English wine merchant, Job Bearsley, the venerable Port house, Taylor Fladgate, has remained 100% independent and family-run throughout its history. Today its holdings include Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft. In 2026 all three historic houses declared 2024 as a Vintage Port, a rare occurrence and the first since 2017. CEO Adrian Bridge discusses Taylor Fladgate’s family roots and historic milestones, the Port making process, styles and what determines a Vintage Port.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

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54 min
September 10 Gruet: How a French Champagne Family Achieved Sparkling Success in New Mexico
Laurent Gruet grew up working in the vineyards with his father, Gilbert Gruet, founder of the family's Champagne house. In the 1980s Gilbert planted vineyards in New Mexico and sent Laurent and his sister, Nathalie, to the U.S. to oversee the family’s new winemaking venture. Gruet Winery achieved global acclaim for its methode champenoise sparkling wines. In 2020, Laurent became a partner at VARA Winery & Distillery, bringing his expertise to a new generation of New Mexico's sparkling wines.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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48 min
September 02 Dr. Marion Nestle-A Leading Voice of Public Health, Food Policy & Nutrition
Dr. Marion Nestle, is one of the world’s most influential voices on food policy and nutrition and a sought-after speaker. Her Food Politics newsletter is a must-read on these topics. She is the Paulette Goddard Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University and author of acclaimed books including Food Politics, What to Eat, Why Calories Count Eat Drink, Vote and Soda Politics and Sugar Coated (2026), a deep dive into forces shaping the cereal industry.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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50 min
August 26 From the Mountains to the Sea: Visiting Rouvalis Winery, Peloponnese, Greece
On the PGI Slopes of Aigialeia in the northern Peloponnese, Rouvalis Winery cultivates both native and international grape varieties on steep, isolated vineyards overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. Founded in 1990 by Angelos Rouvalis, a pioneer in Greece’s modern winemaking, Rouvalis Winery is overseen by his daughter, Theodora Rouvali, and her partner, Αntonio Ruiz Pañego, both oenologists. Theodora Rouvali discusses the region's unique microclimate, wines and her father's impact on Greek wines.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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52 min
August 19 A Seat at the Table with Rick Blount, Fifth Generation Family Owner, Antoine’s Restaurant, New O
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is New Orleans' oldest restaurant and the nation's oldest continually family-owned restaurant. Beloved by locals and visitors, Antoine's is known for its impeccable service and French Creole cuisine including original dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, Eggs Sardou and Souffle Potatoes. Rick Blount, CEO and great, great grandson of Founder Antoine Alciatore, takes us inside the restaurant's 14 dining rooms and shares its history and stories. www.antoines.com

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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52 min
August 12 Chef Nina Compton Embraces Her Caribbean Roots at Top-Rated Compère Lapin in New Orleans
Chef Nina Compton is owner of Compère Lapin, a top-rated restaurant in New Orleans and the USA. Located at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, Compère Lapin blends the flavors of Compton's youth growing up on the island of St Lucia with her love for French and Italian cuisine and Gulf Coast and Louisiana ingredients. Compton is author of "Kwéyòl /Creole: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef's Journey." She was drawn to New Orleans after filming BRAVO's Top Chef Season 11 in the city.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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48 min
August 05 Heroic Viticulture in Greece’s Northern Peloponnese
In Greece’s northern Peloponnese about two hours’ drive from Athens, steep mountains intersect with the waters of the vast Corinthian Gulf, providing an ideal microclimate for cultivating grapevines. Known as the PGI Slopes of Aigialeia, this visually striking area is distinctive for its “heroic viticulture,”defined as extreme high-altitude vines planted on steep, often terraced slopes in poor soils in isolated regions. Meet three producers to visit: Rouvalis, Tetramythos and Mega Spileo.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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48 min
July 29 Explore Mesogaia in East Attica, Greece, Near Athens
Mesogaia (“Middle Earth”) in the region of East Attica near Athens, Greece and its main airport is a rural area of vineyards, olive and fig groves and seaside villages. Marina Kavallieraki, Founder of Voύryia, creates culinary tours to experience Mesogaia and what she calls “Ligo Akoma Ellada” (a little more of Greece). Examples: Taste Retsina wine made from the native Savatiano variety, barrel-aged Feta at a family-run dairy, olive oils, local produce and traditional sweets. www.vouryia.com

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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45 min
July 22 Tasting Sagrantino di Montefalco with Az. Bocale Vini
Azienda Agricola Bocale Valentini was founded by Giuseppe Valentini in the 1950s in Montefalco (Umbria). For many years, Valentini sold his wine in two-liter demi-johns, locally called “Bocale.” In the 1990s, Bocale replanted its vines and began bottling its wines. Today it produces the signature wines of this region: Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG and Rosso di Montefalco DOC reds and Trebbiano Spoletino, an aromatic white. Valentino Valentini represents the third generation of Bocale Vini.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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49 min

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