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Ep. 132: How Layla Robinson Found Her Niche in Dried Flowers 59:26

17d ago59:26

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In today's BB Podcast episode (No. 132), we're visiting with Layla Robinson, a creative force in the flower industry known for her specialization in dried flower arrangements and installations. This conversation is specifically for you if: 1) you're interested in dried flowers or 2) you're struggling to find your niche in the floral industry. Layla…

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Ep. 131: The Importance of Self-Care in Creative Work 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

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We're visiting with Jen Lagedrost Cavender, owner of Nectar & Bloom. After studying English and creative writing in college, Jen found herself teaching Literature and Creative Writing at a university. But, she felt something was missing and longed to reconnect with her creative side. Inspired by women business owners in the floral industry, she dec…

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Ep. 130: The Poppy Approach to Wedding Florals 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

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We're visiting with Cameron Hardesty, owner of Poppy, a wedding floral business based in the Washington, DC area that has seen rapid growth and success. A transformative experience volunteering at the White House ignited Cameron's passion. We walk through her transition from a career in corporate communications to becoming the founder of a company …

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Ep. 129: Behind the Blooms: Flower Farming at Winkelmann Flowers 47:09

2M ago47:09

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In today’s episode, we’re visiting with flower farmer Grant Winkelmann, owner of Winkelmann Flowers, in Lindale, Texas. Grant shares not only how he’s built a farm producing sought-after blooms, but he also shares what it took to pull off his family’s recent relocation to a new farm. Grant discusses the challenges of moving, including the logistica…

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Drinks with Rishi - Two gins from the UK 54:14

2M ago54:14

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My guest for our latest episode has had quite a hand in shaping the selection of gins that we have tasted on the show. Rishi, from Rishi’s International Beverage in Grand Rapids, is our guest for this episode. And while enjoying two tasty gins from the UK, we discuss his journey of starting his own bottle shop and how tastes have impacted the growt…

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Ep. 128: From Flowers to Clay: The Creative Journey of Sullivan Owen 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

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Sullivan Owen's journey into the floral industry is as unique as her designs. With a background in retail merchandising, Sullivan transitioned into floristry in 2009 while planning her own wedding. Her distinct style and dedication quickly earned her recognition, leading to a successful career in luxury weddings. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brou…

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The Botanical Artifact 17:48

3M ago17:48

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Send us a text When was the last time you discovered something? The experience of discovery comes with a wide range of emotions. In this episode, I share a personal essay on discovering mementos from my family's house fire. Gathered: Storied Botanicals is a monthly podcast with room and the will to grow. It's the podcast that brings more flowers in…

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Ep. 127: Building a Floral Brand That Sticks 53:17

3M ago53:17

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In this BB Podcast episode, Amy (Botanical Brouhaha) chats with Natalie & Meg (co-owners of Native Poppy) about the importance of creating a brand that sticks – meaning it continues to draw in ideal customers year after year. Drawing on Amy's recent experiences trying to find new service providers after relocating her business and life out-of-state…

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Drinks with Marc - Two Scottish Gins 57:12

4M ago57:12

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In our latest episode, my cousin Marc joins us as we enjoy two delicious gins from Scotland. Throughout the episode, we learn about some of the very cool places that Marc has had a chance to visit - including Wales, England, Cuba and New Zealand. And in Off The Beaten Path, Marc adds a new category to my favorite segment. Come for the gin, and stic…

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Ep. 126 (Part 2): Growing Flowers and Fighting for Change with Grateful Gardeners 38:55

4M ago38:55

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In Part 2 of this two-part podcast episode, co-hosts Amy and Natalie visit with Sarah Daken and Tom Precht of Grateful Gardeners and Floraponics, who transitioned from careers in law and neuroscience to flower farming. Tom discusses their innovative aquaponics system and the challenges they've faced in securing funding. The couple emphasizes their …

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Ep. 125 (Part 1): Growing Flowers and Fighting for Change with Grateful Gardeners 51:28

4M ago51:28

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In Part 1 of this two-part podcast episode, co-hosts Amy and Natalie visit with Sarah Daken and Tom Precht of Grateful Gardeners and Floraponics, who transitioned from careers in law and neuroscience to flower farming. Sarah shares her journey from legal burnout to finding joy in growing flowers with her husband, Tom. Tom discusses their innovative…

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Ep. 124: How Anna Stouffer Added a Retail Component to Her Floral Business 47:53

5M ago47:53

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In this episode of the Botanical Brouhaha podcast, Amy and Natalie talk with Anna Stouffer, owner of Urban Petals in Greer, South Carolina about her transition from a working in a law firm to becoming a successful floral designer. Anna shares her journey, starting with wedding floristry and eventually adding a retail component to her business. She …

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Drinks with the Outlaws - Two gins from South Carolina 1:10:54

5M ago1:10:54

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For our latest episode, my guests are affectionately known as “The Outlaws” - Beth Jester, Andy King and Alyssa Jester. They are also my cousin-in-laws. And in this episode, we try a couple of gins that I picked up while visiting my cousins in South Carolina. And as we try these new gins, we talk about the annual documentation of showing who marrie…

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Ep. 123: The Art of Adaptation: Emily Patrick's Carolina Flowers Evolution 57:38

5M ago57:38

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In this podcast episode, Emily Patrick, owner of Carolina Flowers, shares her journey from journalism to flower farming. She discusses the challenges and successes of starting and running her flower farm, including her approach to business, design, and financial management. Hosts Natalie and Amy engage Emily in a lively conversation about the evolu…

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Drinks with Todd - Two gins from Detroit 53:44

5M ago53:44

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My cousin Todd joins us as we try two gins from Detroit, the Arsenal of Democracy as it was known during the Second World War. While sipping the gins, we talk about the Detroit Lions and their new uniforms, how Todd is related to those who resemble Aaron Rodgers and John Elway, his podcast - “Saturday at Seven”, and we go through our final rounds o…

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Ep. 122: How Imelda Ramos Built a Flower Wholesale Business 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

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In this episode, we visit with Imelda Ramos, owner of Cali Wholesale. Imelda shares her journey as the founder of a woman-owned company from starting as a small wholesale flower business to expanding her business and her footprint at the flower market. She discusses the importance of team training, effective communication with customers, and the ch…

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Drinks with Adam - Two Gins from Far Away Places 1:03:21

6M ago1:03:21

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My cousin-in-law Adam joins us as we try two gins from far away places. During our enjoyment of the gins, we chat about Adam’s love of Disney, whether or not Goofy is a dog, my first exposure to Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live, a trip to Alaska, and Adam’s experience of being a pilot. We also follow up on a question about Daffy, the Goddess of Gin.…

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Ep. 121: The Quest for Excellence at Madrid Flower School 53:07

6M ago53:07

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In this podcast episode, Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins, the founder of Madrid Flower School, shares her inspiring story of starting a new career in floral design at 48 and following the dream to open a flower school. As Sylvia continues to grow Madrid Flower School, she’s introducing new educational opportunities for floral designers to study the art a…

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Ephemeral 7:34

7M ago7:34

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Send us a text I had hoped to release an episode about spring ephemerals for the month of April, but I am at a loss...Allison B. Young

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Drinks with Drew (again) - French Gins & the conclusion of the Rhine River Chronicles 58:36

7M ago58:36

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Drew joins us again to try two French gins as we conclude the Rhine River Chronicles. While enjoying these gins and putting a wrap on this three-part series, Drew and I discuss if I can actually taste lavender, how he went to Euro Disney at perhaps not the greatest time, why there are pumpkins in Slovenia, his fear and basic avoidance of deep water…

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Drinks (again) with Greg - Two more gins from his trip to England 59:07

8M ago59:07

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Our old friend Greg is back to join us again as we look to try two more of the gins that he brought back for the show from his trip to England last year. As we try our first ever gin from Sicily and another from CBA Gin, we celebrate Greg being the first guest to have an episode hit 100 downloads, talk about his return as head coach of Tulip City U…

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Ep. 120: Wonder of the Woodlands with Francoise Weeks 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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In episode 120, we have the pleasure of reconnecting with the incredible Francoise Weeks, whose hands weave magic with woodland designs. She's back with a treasure trove of wisdom in her new book, Wonder of the Woodlands: The Art of Seeing and Creating with Nature. It's a visual feast over 200 pages long, and trust us, it's a must-have for your col…

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Ep. 119: The True Value Behind Flower Shop Prices Explained 50:30

8M ago50:30

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In this episode, Natalie & Meg, co-owners of Native Poppy, take us behind the scenes of their retail shops in San Diego, where they've created an immersive experience for their customers. In an effort to explain the price gap between flowers bought at locally-owned flower shops vs. large grocery store chains, they speak about the unique characteris…

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Drinks with Maki - Dutch Gins (aka Part Two of the Rhine River Chronicles) 52:13

8M ago52:13

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We are incredibly excited to kick off season 2 with a very special guest - my Mom, aka “Maki”. In the kickoff episode to the season, we pick back up with the Rhine River Chronicles, and in this second installment of the series we try a pair of Dutch Gins. As we give these two gins a try, we chat about our river cruise this past fall, my mom’s favor…

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Flowers of Film, Flowers of War 18:03

9M ago18:03

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Send us a text The Oscars are tonight, and I thought I'd reflect on the powerful ways two of the nominated films used flowers to help tell their stories and how they urge us to remember lessons from history.Allison B. Young

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Ep. 118: How Marsha Parker's Flowers Impact Survivors 47:38

9M ago47:38

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In this episode of the Botanical Brouhaha podcast, Amy McGee and Natalie Gill, the co-hosts, interview Marsha Parker, a seasoned teacher with a passion for history and culture. Marsha shares her experiences teaching around the world and her personal battle with cancer as a 3x survivor. She discusses how these experiences influenced her floral busin…

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Ep. 117: Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin 1:03:47

10M ago1:03:47

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In this podcast episode, flower farmer and author Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm discusses her experiences in the flower farming industry, her book Flower Farming for Profit, and her educational initiatives for other farmers. She talks about her transition from other careers to farming, the financial aspects of the business, and the importance of str…

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Ep. 116: How Stacy K Built a Solid Flower Shop Foundation 1:10:53

10M ago1:10:53

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In this podcast episode, Amy and Natalie visit with flower shop owner Stacy K Ercan of Stacy K Floral in Rochester, New York. She shares about her shop expansion and business model which includes a collaborative space with a coffee counter, retail offerings, and a subscription service. Stacy also talks about how her background working with tents, e…

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Ep. 115: Lucy Hunter: The Evolution of a Creative Soul 1:08:48

11M ago1:08:48

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In this episode of the BB podcast, Amy and Natalie talk with Lucy Hunter about her 20+ year career in landscape design and her newest book The Flower Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape. Lucy shares openly about her past burnout, her shift towards flower design, and her return to the landscapes that inspire her creativity…

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Toe Squished Grapes hosts the season finale 1:14:01

11M ago1:14:01

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In a holiday themed episode, the lovely ladies of Toe Squished Grapes are back to help me put a bow on the first season. Kelly brings two wines for us to try and has the patience of a saint while dealing with the snarky comments from the peanut gallery. She also utilizes her bible - “Wine for Normal People” to teach us a bit more about the regions …

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Drinks with Jamie - Blue Gins 1:04:00

11M ago1:04:00

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What do you get when you combine a former intern, an AI questionnaire and the Pink Panther? You end up with episode 21 with Jamie Belt as our guest. During the episode we sample two blue gin and discuss how robots are now screening your resume, the proper way to prepare a pop-tart, and how seeking a large coffee in Europe might be a search in vain.…

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Drinks (again) with Brian - German Gins (aka Part One of the Rhine River Chronicles) 55:32

12M ago55:32

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Episode 20 is the first of our Rhine River Chronicle series, which is a three part series that will stretch into the beginning of season 2. On this episode, our old friend Brian Place joins us again as we try two gins from Germany that I picked up on a recent river cruise up the Rhine River. As we try these two local products of Speyer, Germany, we…

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Ep. 114: Audience Questions Answered: Q&A Session 1:20:21

12M ago1:20:21

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In this podcast episode, Amy & Natalie conclude Season 7 with a Q&A session centered around listeners' questions. Natalie shares insights on pricing strategies, staff payment, and the benefits of an a la carte menu in the floral industry. She also discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and business. And, finally, Amy and Natalie emphasize…

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Ep. 113: The Farmer & I: A Tale of Love, Flowers, and Entrepreneurship 56:37

1y ago56:37

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Floral designer Carrington Winkelmann, owner of The Farmer & I in the Texas Hill Country, shares her journey from college days dreaming to starting her own flower business with her flower farming husband, Grant. She discusses the challenges and rewards of running a business, including managing inventory, managing client expectations, and pricing he…

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Ep. 112: The Art and Science of Rooftop Farming with Joanna Letz 59:24

1y ago59:24

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In this podcast episode, a seasoned rooftop flower farmer (yes, you heard that right - she farms on rooftops) shares extensive experience in agriculture. Joanna Letz, owner of Bluma Flower Farm, discusses the transition from traditional farming to rooftop farming, the unique challenges it presents, and the logistics involved. She also talks about h…

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Ep. 111: Abby Daigle's Floral Entrepreneurship Evolution 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

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In BB Podcast Episode 111, Abby Daigle, owner of Stems Floral Design & Event Styling in Austin, Texas shares her journey from growing up in the events industry at the venue owned by her family to starting her own floral business. She discusses her love for weddings, the services her company offers, and her business model, which includes a showroom …

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Drinks with Lori - More Italian Gins 56:28

1y ago56:28

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Are you a fan of pizza? If so, this might be just what your ordered. My guest (and Good Samaritan) Lori Wilson and I try a couple of new Italian gins. One is our first ever listener donated gin, and the other is a fun little discovery. While sampling these two gins, we chat about our journeys through Italy, the talents of Michelangelo, and how Lori…

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Ep. 110: Urban Flower Farm Becomes Blooming Oasis 54:24

1y ago54:24

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In this podcast episode, we visit with Rachel Nafis, owner of Psalter Farm Flowers, an urban flower farm in San Diego. Rachel shares a behind the scenes look at her unique business model. She grows flowers in her neighbors' yards and then supplies San Diego shops and florists with her local grown flowers. Rachel discusses the challenges and rewards…

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Ep. 109: How Self-reflection Led Graeme Corbett to Business Progress 57:40

1y ago57:40

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In Episode 109, Botanical Brouhaha Podcast co-hosts Amy and Natalie welcome guest Graeme Corbett of Bloom & Burn back to the show. They discuss Graeme's shift towards working mostly with British-grown flowers and he reflects on his decision to scale back the number of weddings he accepts while incorporating more teaching into his business model. Th…

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Drinks with Amie - Wisconsin Gins 55:09

1y ago55:09

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In this episode we travel to the land of the Cheeseheads - Wisconsin. My sister Amie, a resident of Madison, has introduced me to a couple of great distilleries there, and we try two of their gins in this episode. While enjoying these tasty gins, we chat about the treacherous waterways of Death’s Door passage, how we connected through football earl…

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Ep. 108: The Power of Connection: Sweet Root Village Joins Circle Weddings 44:45

1y ago44:45

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In the first episode of Season 7, Amy and Natalie (Native Poppy founder) share what led to the strong bond between them which ultimately led to Natalie becoming the co-host of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast. Setting the stage for their new podcast format, Amy and Natalie dive into their hopes for the podcast including a shared desire for more laugh…

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The Flower of Creation 13:46

1y ago13:46

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Send us a text “Life sprang […] from the lotus.” In this first episode of Season 3, I delve into a flower that’s closely tied to divinity and many Eastern faiths: the lotus flower. It’s an integral part of many creation stories, whether Hinduism, Buddhism, or the imagery of ancient Egypt. Let’s wade in together to take a closer look at a flower tha…

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Drinks with Jim (again) - Two Gins that reflect things that connect us 1:10:13

1y ago1:10:13

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Wake the kids, call the neighbors - Jim is back for his second stint as guest on the podcast. For this episode, I came up with two gins that have a bit of a connection between us, and Jim does an amazing job of guessing what those connections are. While enjoying the gins we also chat about different movies theaters we have gone to, lament the passi…

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We're Back! A Preview of Season 7 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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After taking a few months off to rest and reflect, the podcast is back! And we have a new co-host you're going to love! The first episode of Season 7 will drop on September 6th and we couldn't be more excited to hit the ground running. We've missed our chats!Amy McGee

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Wait . . . What . . . Wine? It's a podcast takeover. Enjoy Toe Squished Grapes 1:07:03

1+ y ago1:07:03

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The guest for episode 16 is actually me!! It’s a podcast takeover, and two of my former guests are hosting. On the debut of Toe Squished Grapes, Molly & Kelly are having us try wine. They follow the same criteria - we try two wines, have a bit of trivia and go Off The Beaten Path. Along the trails we learn how the region that a grape is grown in ca…

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Drinks with Jon - Two tasty gins 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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My guest for episode 15 is my buddy Jon Kuipers. In this episode we enjoy a gin he introduced me to a couple of years ago, and try a new gin from Portugal. While sipping these tasty gins, we chat about his trip to Alaska, how little we actually know about Orcas, gray hair, and how tonics can compliment a gin. Come for the gin, and stick around to h…

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Drinks with Greg - Spiced Gins from England 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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In 1984, my guest Greg and I ended up in a math class together. The rest, as they say, is history. Greg recently traveled to England and brought back some gins for us to try. While enjoying these spiced gins, we chat about his trip, our recent tour of a distillery, riding camels and eating abroad. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear about ho…

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Drinks with Jax - Plymouth Gin and a Sloe Gin 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

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My guest for episode 13 - Jax - loves trying things and tends to always be up for an adventure, so she joins me as we try two new styles of gin for the show - a Plymouth Gin and a Sloe Gin. While we sample the gins, we also chat about a podcast she has been a part of (Is This My Thing), adventures in Australia, and the proper way to follow a drink …

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Drinks with Laurie - Scottish Gins (If it's not Scottish, it's crap) 50:33

1+ y ago50:33

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Much like the old SNL skits at the All Things Scottish shop, in Episode 12 when it comes to the gins, if it’s not Scottish, it’s crap! My sister Laurie joins us as we indulge in a couple of gins from the homeland of our ancestors from Scotland. During the episode we hear about her trip to Edinburgh, recyclable gin pouches from the highlands of Scot…

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Drinks with Angie - Rose Gins 59:46

1+ y ago59:46

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A rose is a rose is a rose, and then there is a rose gin. My guest Angie and I try a couple of rose gins in Episode 11, one from the USA and one from Ireland. During the course of the episode we also chat about Playmobile, World Gin Day, bees, ants, praying mantis, murder hornets and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There is a whole lot packed into the episode…

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