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by Judd Finkelstein

Drinking, eating and having fun in Napa Valley while meeting the personalities and characters that make the wine country the charming, tempting and intriguing destination that draws visitors from around the world. Having grown up in Napa Valley and being vintner/proprietor of Judd's Hill, Judd has the scoop on what's happening and who's who!

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Episodes

  1. Napa Farmers Market Manager, Cara Mae Wooledge

    Fresh farm to studio conversation with the dynamic Napa Farmers Market manager, Cara Mae Wooledge.

  2. Travels With Judd

    Judd and Loren eat the donuts and discuss the merits of venturing outside of one's familiar environment to gain experiences and perspectives in the world.

  3. Napa City Council Member Mary Luros

    Unexpected twists and turns as we get to know this prominent Napan's life story with plenty of laughs along the way.

  4. Napa City Council Member Liz Alessio

    With deep roots in Napa Valley, Liz shares her experiences of being an engaged community member in this fun and lively episode.

  5. Pastry Chef Stephen Durfee

    James Beard-award-winning, World Chocolate Master, Team USA member, ukulele player, swell guy... Chef Stephen Durfee joins us with sweet stories from the kitchen.

  6. Musical Director Gordon Lustig

    Our musical director returns to the studio to share stories of his career along with some new tunes.

  7. Death and Dying-Expectations, Coping, and Humor

    Alicia Garcia returns to the show with an surprisingly easily flowing converstaion about death and dying. Through her experience as a hospice social worker, she shares stories and offers advice on coping with those faced with mortality. We even find some laughs in it all.

  8. Children's Museum Of Napa Valley

    Etta Williams and Alicia Garcia, co-founders of Children's Museum of Napa Valley, come in to tell us all about the plan for this forthcoming wonderful place. A lively chat to be sure!

  9. Author Ray Guadagni

    Napa Superior Court Judge (Ret.) Ray Guadagni returns to the show to talk about is new book, Tuna The Wonderdog. Napa history, personal stories, and fond remembrances of his beloved pooch.

  10. Whisky and Napa Valley Museum

    A difficult, but necessary discussion about how we, as a community and as individuals, can cope with tragedy and combat hate.

  11. Coping With Tragedy and Combating Hate

    A difficult, but necessary discussion about how we, as a community and as individuals, can cope with tragedy and combat hate.

  12. Vampire Films

    Movie writer and teacher, Bob Cumbow, digs in about vampire films, a subject he has taught at Seattle University. We get into the history and evolution of the vampire as cinema icon along with some great viewing recommendations.

  13. Movie Monster Maker Norman Cabrera

    Judd catches up with old pal, Norman Cabrera, a master of movie monster makeup and masks. Horror buff, Kelly Doren, joins the conversation with an expert's perspective. We'll also hear a track from Norman's band of surfin' undertakers, The Ghastly Ones.

  14. Horror Movie Talk 2: The Revenge of The Dawn of The Son of The Bride of The Seed Later

    Local artist/horror aficionado, Kelly Doren and Eyal Alony, programming manager for screambox.com join Judd to usher in October with a conversation about favorite scary movies. Listener discretion advised!

  15. Horror Movie Talk

    Local artist/horror aficionado, Kelly Doren and Eyal Alony, programming manager for screambox.com join Judd to usher in October with a conversation about favorite scary movies. Listener discretion advised!

  16. Composer Ezekiel Hampton

    Ezekiel Hampton is a man of many talents. We get to know him through the world of wine, philanthropy, and his various and eclectic musical offerings.

  17. Guitarzilla

    Napa's local legends of surf, Guitarzilla come in to talk music, guitars, and good times. We'll spin a couple tracks, too.

  18. BBQ Battle!

    Defending BBQ champion, Vince Sanchez of Woodhouse Barbecue, meets his challenger, Tedd Romero of Sticky Business Barbecue face-to-face in our studio. Will sparks fly? Where there's smoke, there's fire! Serious and smoky talk all in support of music education in our public schools.

  19. Author Doug Ernst

    Doug has been a newsman and writer in Napa Valley for a generation. He has just written the incredible story of his parents' meeting during WWII. Set in concentration camps and the backdrop of Nazi Germany, this amazing tale is a bit of light in an otherwise dark chapter of human history.

  20. Trader Vic's Eve Bergeron

    July is tiki-talk month and we welcome Eve Bergeron, granddaughter of the man who helped invent the pop-culture genre, to the Wiki Wiki Grog Shop. We'll hear her story of growing up in the Trader Vic family, including the invention of the Mai Tai!

  21. Councilman and Racing Legend, Jim Krider

    Stories of local racing legend, and City Councilman,Jim Krider. Barry Martin stops in to talk about his new play, "The Tasting Room," the world-premier of which Jim and Judd just attended.

  22. Community-Minded Youth

    An inspiring conversation with some remarkable kids who are making positive impacts in our community. Bottom line is to Be Kind!

  23. Napa Life's Paul Franson

    Let's meet the man who keeps us in the loop with what's happening in Napa Valley.

  24. KVON/KVYN Owners Julissa and Will Marcencia

    Reflecting on their one year anniversary of being in Napa, the Marcencias talk about the remarkable events that have shaped their Napa Valley experience along with a peek into the future of our local station.

  25. Feast It Forward's Katie Hamilton Shaffer

    Katie Hamilton Shaffer has dreams and makes them happen in real life. Enjoy this lively conversation with the force behind Feast It Forward.

  26. Chef Sarah Scott

    An engaging and fun chat getting to know culinary star Chef Sarah Scott, who was part of the scene that brought food culture to the Napa Valley scene.

  27. TV Host Arty Reyes

    It's always lively when Judd, Loren, and Arty get together. Let's catch up with this local broadcaster and get the scoop on his new series.

  28. Dr. Steen Returns!

    Napa Valley's most interesting man, Dr. Alan Steen, is back to share some eloquent wit and wisdom on the occasion of his 90th birthday. He's brought along his Chicago cousins, Stuart and Marlena, to help add to his story.

  29. Home Winemakers Classic

    Winemaking for fun and profit? It's all about the fun for these folks as they gear up for the annual Home Winemakers Classic.

  30. Musician Mark Larson

    He's all over the wine country music scene, so let's get to know the fine fellow making the mellifluous melodies.

  31. Napa Valley Distillery's Arthur Hartunian

    Arthur is back to talk about the Napa Valley Distillery visitor experience, his new still, booze trends, and the importance of hospitality. Donuts, too!

  32. Community Health Initiative Napa County's Elba Gonzalez-Mares

    Getting to know Napa County's most involved citizen. Elba is on so many boards, commissions and committees that we couldn't even keep track of them all. We do know that she is committed to building and strengthening our local Napa Valley community. She also likes hiking volcanoes!

  33. Photographer/Author, Steven Rothfeld

    World-renowned photographer Steven Rothfeld is our intriguing and engaging guest. With many books of photography out, he has released his first narrative that combines photos, stories and recipes to connect the reader to the place. The book, "Israel Eats," and Steven were featured on the Netfilx...

  34. Whisky expert, Sir James Forbes

    Talking and tasting Scotch whisky with renowned expert, Sir James Forbes. We also get into the Lonach Highland Games which his ancestor began in 1823 AND we see how his whisky app, Dramophone, can help you get into the right wee dram.

  35. Napa Valley Kid's Holly Krassner-Dawson

    Holly is a multi-faceted, talented and involved member of our Napa Valley community. This was an enjoyable chat about her Napa Valley Kid resource, her being the executive director of Leadership Napa Valley and even a bit about her father, counter culture icon and author, Paul Krassner.

  36. Rancho Gordo's Steve Sando

    El Frijolero, Steve Sando, of Rancho Gordo beans returns. An enjoyable chat about beans, enjoying life, creativity, running a business from the heart and more.

  37. Napa Police Chief Steve Potter

    An enlightening conversation uncovering the man underneath the uniform (so to speak). We enjoyed getting to know this Napa native and hearing about his dedication to public service.

  38. Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley

    Judd avoids tackling any crucial issues and focuses getting to know the person behind the imposing title of District Attorney.

  39. Napa County Supervisor, Belia Ramos

    A fun chat with Supervisor Ramos about growing up in Napa Valley, why public service is important to her and more.

  40. Saint Helena's Drama Director, Patti Coil

    Meeting the talented Patti Coil, drama director of the Saint Helena school system. Also, remembering jazz great and friend of the show, Wesla Whitfield.

  41. Sake Drinker, Eduardo Dingler

    Dear friend of the show, Eduardo Dingler, returns to talk sake!

  42. First Street Napa's Todd Zapolski

    An enlightening chat with the man leading Napa's new downtown metamorphosis

  43. Ohm Coffee Roasters' Derek Bromley

    Judd and Loren get an introduction to the world of craft coffee roasting with an expert in the field. Judd seems to get more talkative as the show goes on!

  44. Trade Brewing's Derek McClintik

    Chef, entrepreneur, Napa native, and co-founder of Trade Brewing, Derek McClintik shares his journey with an enthusiastic appearance on Judd's show.

  45. Photographer, Kenny Kim

    Internationally renowned photographer, Kenny Kim, shares his tales of world travel and thoughts on creativity, entrepreneurship and being a happy professional.

  46. Author, Historian Conchita Marusich

    Conchita's ancestor, William Wolfskill, was a prominent figure in early California history. She tells his story and how she retraced his journey.

  47. Author, musician, judge, Ray Guadagni

    Quite the story-laden guest, Ray talks about growing up in Napa during the 1950s and 1960s, his time as a Superior Court judge and his book, The Adventures of The Squeezebox Kid.

  48. Napa Valley Community Foundation President, Terence Mulligan

    Let's meet this fine fellow who leads Napa Valley Community Foundation, an organization committed to supporting non-profits and philanthropy in our community.

  49. Actor and Radio Host, Barry Martin

    Actor, author, world's most enthusiastic "Judd's Napa Valley Show" fan, and now KVON morning host, Barry Martin joins us. A surprise visit from Taylor Bartolucci with dog and baby, too!

  50. Showbiz Impresarios Beverly and Joe Shotwell

    Beverly and Joe are a couple of creative, humorous and influential folks here in Napa Valley. Always something fun cooking with these two.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Drinking, eating and having fun in Napa Valley while meeting the personalities and characters that make the wine country the charming, tempting and intriguing destination that draws visitors from around the world. Having grown up in Napa Valley and being vintner/proprietor of Judd's Hill, Judd has the scoop on what's happening and who's who!

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