All Episodes

Elena Rodriguez on celebrating family, accidentally becoming a winemaker, and Alumbra Cellars

Warner Boin on "Confidence Uncorked," taking the big jump, and more fun (less snob) with wine

Jamie Tracey on the "Anti-Chef", his journey to the kitchen, and his film on Bigfoot

Mindy Crosato on climbing out of a low, 2015 "Chopped" Champ, and Decadent Creations

Melissa Cookston on deviled eggs, being in the BBQ Hall of Fame, and lessons beyond the grill

Tiquette Bramlett on pivoting, challenging the norm, and gathering (around Henderson Ave. Wines)

Lauren McDuffie on salad dressing (new product launch!), writing, and forever helping the home cook

Heidi Whitney-Schile on Ambar Estate, culinary climbing, and failing forward

Meg Rulli on woman-made wine, Flipturn Cellars, and staying small (and scrappy!)

Luisa Ponzi on being a "wine grower," shifting perspectives, and Drink Lerzi!

Judiaann Woo on her mother's cooking, creating a flavor for Häagen-Dazs, and building community

Norman Van Aken on New World Cuisine, Key West (Louie's Backyard!), and his culinary journey

Sam Block on something new at America's Test Kitchen, paint by numbers, and definition of success

Stacey Gibson on marrying the chef, her Sommelier journey, and (Portland's) Parallel

Libra Forde on a runway model (mom) & King of Cartoons (dad), Toastmasters, and $88.00

Shauna Rosenblum on art school, vodka and nacho cheese, and Ridge Vineyards

Renee Guilbault on (Uncle) Harry Hamlin, her responsibility as a chef, and ditching the microwave

Mary Czarnecki on studying wild horses, the power of storytelling, and why we love the PNW

Nicole McLaughlin on the Piggly Wiggly, "allrecipes," and cooking on a budget

Tracy Hooper on the dinner table, "The Confidence Project," and words to ditch (from your vocab)

Airis Johnson on "Chopped," what it means to work hard, and writing a book

Amanda McCrossin on Napa Valley, social media, and not taking wine (so) seriously

Rifino Valentine on a collab vodka, facing big challenges, and a special copper pot still

Kate Payne Brown on the 2024 harvest, Dolores, and her chapters of winemaking

Mark McWilliams on low and slow, Arista Winery, and finding focus

Julia Coney on Mama Dear, her (very popular) beauty blog, and making wine fun again

Nori De Vega on growing up in 2 different cities, supporting local restaurants, and Oregon water

Christopher Kimball on "Cook America" initiative, apple pies, and cooking alone (it's the best!)

Amanda Arrigotti-White on Curate & Co., selling your brand, and storytelling

David Page on telling stories, too much lobster on the lobster roll, and his new project

Erich Berg on Ricochet Wine Company, bouncing around, and giving back

Mariluz Garcia on growing up Basque/Mexican, first generation scholars, and becoming a politician

Aly Romero on making dinner with Dad, cooking competitions, and her FIRST cookbook

Dr. Elia Gourgouris on Greece, manifesting your best life, and kindness

Kayla Howey on Nancy's Pizza, The Original Dish, and not waiting

A.J. Weinzettel on his discovery of wine, some of his fave Oregon wineries, and "Weinnotes"

Adrian Martin on cheffing "Below Deck," settling down, and honor

Sam Block on the holidays, peeing your pants (Trish, not Sam), and the espresso martini

Natasha Feldman on dinner parties, the most perfect brisket, and finding her place

Chevonne Ball on Dirty Radish, her love of France, and making connections

Clare Tooley on living in France, the art of listening, and being a Master of Wine

Maria Ponzi on "Pinot Girl", finding your story, and the 4-ounce pour

Dan Pelosi on food and family, finding his groove, and "Grossy Pelosi"

Chef Becky on Burgerville, culinary school in Ireland, and sourcing local

Jill Osur on breaking down barriers, using wine as a conduit for change, and Teneral Cellars

Shelley Chapman on eating with intent, vegan mozz, and letting go

Craig Camp on discovering wine, moving to Southern Oregon, and his love for risotto

Andrea Slonecker on "Wine Food", pretzels, and her new project (years in the making)

David Paige on how a wine shop changed his life, moving to Oregon, and Pinot noir

Rifino Valentine on distilling alcohol, day trading, and doing things the right way

Lisa Steele on Fresh Eggs Daily, why chickens need a raise, and the lucky number 7

Ellen Marie Bennett on Hedley & Bennett, knives, and no comparison

Randy Ullom on Kendall Jackson, winemaking, and being an "American Wine Legend"

Kylie Mazon-Chambers on "Cooking with Cocktail Rings," pregnant food blogging, and her weather app

Lauren McDuffie on My Kitchen Little, food blogging, and the hunt for the best cheeseburger

Dr. Mike Amaranthus on finding fungi, a new book, and always learning about mushrooms

Misty Banchero on grilling (and smoking), changing paths, and being a butcher's wife

Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, being on camera, and feet pics

Meathead Goldwyn on barbecue, doing what you love, and turkey

Erin Jeanne McDowell on Grandma's kitchen, savory baking, and timing

Mark Fine on booze, Ogden's Own Distillery, and celebrating who you are

Susan Lin on Grandpa, how music effects what's in your glass, and perspective

Sara Hauman on Top Chef, tiny fish, and leaning in

Jessica Mozeico on her dad, Et Fille Wines, and finding gratitude

J.M. Hirsch on Milk Street, traveling the globe, and shaking cocktails

Ian Burch on Archery Summit, his love of Pinot, and confessions in his basement

Ryan Turley on smoking meat, being a dad, and creating content for TikTok

Christine Tobin on "Julia," food styling, and coming full circle

Shelley Chapman on mindful nutrition, NOT eating your feelings, and helping others

Leslie Sbrocco on being resilient, turning her passion into a career and leaving room for the magic

Airis Johnson on grandma's cooking, being a "Chopped" champion, and going from line cook to leader

Jen Quist on finding her passion, opening restaurants and a bar called Holler House

Meaghan Dorman on being a mixologist, Grandma Dee, and curating bar magic

David Page on holiday food traditions, throwing his shoe at the TV, and writing a new book

Suzanne Cupps on going to cooking school when she didn't cook, opening restaurants, and vegetables

Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, writing cookbooks and making fun of yourself

Julie Tanous on "Food Between Friends," recipes with meaning, and TDay plans

Todd Schulkin on Julia Child, her foundation, and being a talent agent

Sara Moulton on public television, home cooks, and her non traditional Thanksgiving

Trailer : Leaving you hungry for more

Episode 135 : "Resiliency, Mother's food, and polish the apple"

Episode 134 : "Telling people's stories, starting Cherry Bombe, a voice like butter"

Episode 133 : "Former newsie, Triple D was his idea, the best Jewish-Italian red sauce"

Episode 132 : "Vinegar having a moment, getting sour, and old apple trees"

Episode 131 : "Fried chicken skin, Shoney's, and cooking with your bestie"

Episode 130 : "Voting rights, watching history in Selma, and whiskey & jazz"

Episode 129 : Announcing lottery in numbers (in Spanish), dreaming first and showing up"

Episode 128 : The Gourmet Club, keep it simple, and movie lady"

Episode 127 : "Black apron, being in the people business, and backgammon"

Episode 126 : "Pillsbury Doughboy, turning passions into careers, and a tequila latte"

Episode 125 : "America's Test Kitchen, make it into hash, a look inside the gadget drawer"

Episode 124 : "The Hanni Headache, recovering alcoholic, and the cilantro debate"

Episode 123 : "Proud Nuyorican, MasterClass Mixologist, and Speed Rack"

Episode 122 : "The work of a food historian, the 'Chili Queens,' and eating verdolagas"

Episode 121 : "Mom's kitchen, a letter to Julia, and never apologize, never explain"

Episode 100! "The Actors' Gang, naked on stage, and a farewell M*A*S*H party"

Episode 120 : "Starter smuggler, Chris O'Donnell Sunday suppers, and singing to his dough"

Episode 119 : "In the line of fire : an inside look into the deadly Almeda Fire"

Episode 118 : "Working in a nursing home, USA made, and how Hank changed everything"

Episode 113 : "Beer school, working for Deschutes (dream job), and love it or dump it"

Episode 117 : "Milk Street, mistakes home cooks make (there's a few), and wash your fruit"

Episode 112 : "Leaving Grandma Rosa, working at Walken's Bakery, and meeting Julia Child"

Episode 111 : "Human trafficking survivor, leaving Las Vegas, helping others"

Episode 116 : "Practical advice, meeting immediate needs, and locals in charge"

Episode 115 : "Surviving Katrina, learning from tragedy, and all about community"

Episode 114 : "Disaster preparedness, what's next, making a rebuilding plan"

Episode 111 : "Human trafficking survivor, leaving Las Vegas, helping others"

Episode 110 : "The Lush Life, Martha (Stewart)'s wine expert, and the Chiclettes"

Episode 109 : "She can draw Snoopy, Jane's World, working with Sparky (Charles Schulz)"

Episode 108 : "Planets wreaking havoc, OJ by the door, and predicting an outbreak"

Episode 107 : "Forgetting your name on live TV, dating Superman, New York by 30"

Episode 72 : "King of pot, smuggling 101, and getting arrested on an airplane"

Episode 106 : "Be a palm tree, fear is not our friend, and choose happiness"

Episode 105 : "Favorite adventures, naked hot springs, and returning the shopping cart"

Episode 104 : "The Bell Witch, sweaty and pissed, and authentically hilarious"

Episode 103 : "Sexually assaulted at 19, American runaway, and finding joyful rebellion"

Episode 85 : "The M-word, making crepes with a French girl, and band-aid blunder"

Episode 102 : "Stroll down KTVL memory lane, haboob season, and married the sports guy"

Episode 101 : "Tales of spear fishing, leaving it all behind, and a juicy, ripe peach"

Episode 100! "The Actors' Gang, naked on stage, and a farewell M*A*S*H party"

Episode 99 : "Positive energy begets positive energy, Austin Healey, never stop learning"

Episode 98 : "Boiling the snot out of okra, prep sink bath, and a 'Rona vent"

Episode 97 : "Cleft palate surgery missions, mill trauma, signing with the Ford agency"

Episode 30 : "Straight outta Compton, Uncle Chuck Norris, and Ripples the gay bar"

#ICYMI Episode 76 : "Yaya & Pappou, question the guidelines, and dirty Keto"

Episode 96 : "Grin and Barrett, breaking news, and going viral with a Unicorn Frappuccino"

Episode 95 : "Stimulus check 101, stock market drop, 401K questions"

Episode 94 : "Pay your bills, having a disaster plan, financial Covid-19 chaos"

Episode 93 : "Dark days in U.S. history, learning from the past, and finding the hope"

Episode 92 : "V-shaped recession, jobless claims, hope for recovery"

Episode 91 : "COVID-19 chaos, it's ok to not be ok, and practicing mindfulness"

Episode 90 : "One way ticket to St. John, Woody's Seafood Saloon, and being a surrogate"

Episode 89 : "General Hospital, One Eyed Charley Parkhurst, and a beef jerky plant"

Episode 88 : "Idaho caviar, Children's Advocacy Center, and Billy Gilley"

Episode 87 : "Heeeere's Brucey, the bush, and being a gypsy"

Episode 86 : "Chocolate & other drugs, Valentine's Day, and the Grateful Dead"

Episode 85 : "The M-word, making crepes with a French girl, and band-aid blunder"

Episode 84 : "The Moose's Tooth, native vs non native, the permafrost is melting"

Episode 83 : "Red Rock ferris wheel, Italian nachos, and tales from the operating room"

Episode 82 : "Scrubbing toilets, Extreme Makeover : Home Edition, and boys with Autism"

Episode 81 : "World's best cheese, handing over the keys, and the Queen's a fan"

Episode 80 : "Spotlight on mental health, saving Chloe, and the Cookie Connection"

Episode 79 : "POW escort, listening to the bad guys, and growing up with a General"

Episode 78 : "Drum major, gospel brunch, why the move to Denver"

Episode 77 : "Soccer team of cousins, no habla inglés, still single in Argentina"

Episode 76 : "Yaya & Pappou, question the guidelines, and dirty Keto"

Episode 75 : "Hooked up by Rick, Japanese government, and a missed call by a governor"

Episode 74 : Finding counterfeit goods, painting the N, and red rubber boots"

Episode 23 : "Working with NASA, camouflaging bombs, red lipstick and high heels"

Episode 73 : "Polish love, brains behind a chocolate festival, and why running is church"

Episode 72 : "King of pot, smuggling 101, and getting arrested on an airplane"

EPISODE 50! : "Driveway ice skating, drummer boy, the day Brian almost killed Barley"

Episode 71 : "Pankey Cemetery, merchandising major, and cooking weird stuff"

Episode 70 : "Becoming an advocate, fighting back, and doing this for Meadow"

Episode 69 : "French nanny, literally made of cheese, and obsessed with 90210"

Episode 68 : "Getting bored easily, he drinks and knows things, Cristom Vineyards"

Episode 67 : "From beer to wine, waiting 3 days to call, and the unicorn job"

Episode 66 : "Kitchen pirates, reckless abandonment caviar, and Gerard's Relais de Lyon"

Episode 65 : "Trials of miscarriages, the clean and jerk, and your dog's anal glands"

Episode 64, Dr. Mike Amaranthus : "Berzerkeley, what's mycorrhizae, and more species than Linnaeus"

Episode 63: "It's classified, working with rocket scientists, and sitting on the board(s)"

Episode 62 : "Frequent flyer program, political polls, and the doc who knew Doc Holliday"

Episode 61, Amy DiCostanzo : 15-year-old dreams, selling clothes off her back, and sex for 14 days"

Episode 60, Andy Phillips : The Hungry Woodsman, Wine Spectator award, and bicycle trekking"

Episode 59 : "High school dropout (sort of), 2 degrees in 5 years, and the Death Star"

Episode 58, Natasha Hopkins : "Breaking free, dreaming big, and breaking up via a Post-it note"

Episode 57, Chuck Taylor : "Crystal Palace market, mushy love letters, and tales of sausage making"

Episode 56, Brian Gross: "Playing squash, the bow tie and the best place to have a heart attack"

Episode 55, Davie Carmichael : "Growing up in Glasgow, Charlie Buttercup, and the boot of a car"

Episode 54, Danielle Craig : "3rd grade journalist, owning your voice, and finding happiness"

Episode 53 : "Living off grid, the definition of success, Arnold Palmer connoisseur"

Episode 52, Brie Malarkey : "Accidental activist, herb nerd, and 100 mile healing"

Episode 51, David Hoppe : "Born on a naval base, good at saying no, and Tiananmen Square"

Episode 50, Brian Schnee : "Driveway ice skating, drummer boy, the day Brian almost killed Barley"

Episode 49, Chris Brown : Studying in Copenhagen, a makerspace, and 14-year-old dreads"

Episode 48, Dr. Robert Jensen : When Reagan was shot, saline vs. silicone, first free flap surgery"

Episode 47, Steven Saslow : "Mayor Frank Rizzo, King Biscuit Flower Hour, and tales of Ted Turner"

Episode 46, Jeff Shepherd : "A feral hippie, no kill cassette shelter and Martha Stewart"

Episode 45 : "Cataract surgery on a flamingo, the Detroit Zoo and tournament bird hunting"

Episode 44, Bill Phillips : "Hollywood in the 40s, loosing your Cheerios, and meeting a king"

Episode 43, Ross Allen : "Chasing shoplifters, dangling from helicopters, and avoiding booby traps"

Episode 42, Carolyn Kingsnorth:"Meeting Gene Kelly, Jim Dandy grits, death and the dove"

Episode 41, Gina DuQuenne : "Sister Marcella, MTV's Sweet 16, and jumping the broom"

Episode 40, Vinny DiCostanzo : "Everybody's a Vinny, meatball wedge with gravy, and saving a Gina"

Episode 39, Lisa Greif : "Fighting for the underdog, a life changing murder case, and whiskey women"

Episode 38, Larry Smith : "Strange tales of a twin, a town historian, and burning bodies"

Episode 37, Cathy Noah : "Going to the darkside, butt clench interviews, and hawking papers on 9-11"

Episode 36, Chuck Mettler: "Air raid wardens, a girl and a handkerchief, a fight with Alzheimer's"

Episode 16, Joelle Graves : "Gentle Sunshine, working in a prison, and a letter to President Obama"

Episode 35, HOLIDAY EDITION! : "The hooker, bran muffins, and a Christmas pig"

Episode 34, Lee Ayers : "Growing up in Detroit, Miramar College, and teaching cops"

Episode 33, Laura Cromwell : "Failing the bar (once), an unforgettable murder case, being a stepmom"

Episode 32, Nick Ellis : "Apocalypse, that one time he almost got sued, shrimp and grits"

Episode 18, Kiley Evans : "Flirting with the boss, no common sense and smells of asparagus"

Episode 31, Allison Baker : "Moving octopus legs, #2 in the world, wearing a dress to a pedicure"

Episode 30, Doug Irvine : "Straight outta Compton, Uncle Chuck Norris, Ripples the gay bar"

Episode 29, Dr. Peter Adesman : "Guts and butts, a good cadaver, and traveling with wine glasses"

Episode 28, Hilary Kemmling : "The other Hilary, rat and patootie, and giving a ghost tour"

Episode 27, Chris Dennett : "Warden of Hillhead, homeless and broke in Mykonos, tapas not topless"

Episode 26, Herb Quady : "King of Mexico, orange muscat and the godfather of grapes"

Episode 25, Jeff Matschke : "1st Cavalry, getting blown up in Iraq, and asking for help"

Episode 24, Sara Garr : "Existentialism 201, New Amsterdam gin, and being an over-sharer"

Episode 23, Cathy Beaton : "Working with NASA, camouflaging bombs, red lipstick and high heels"

Episode 22 : "Sigourney Weaver look alike, Trans-Siberian Express, living through 9-11"

Episode 21, Dr. Jim Shames : "Living on a commune, good karma and a syphilis outbreak"

Episode 20, Garth Harrington : "Japanese servant quarters, Ed Sullivan show, singing in the Army"

Episode 19, Bree Boskov : "Romeo Must Die, netball and a Master of Wine"

Episode 18, Kiley Evans : "Flirting with the boss, no common sense and smells of asparagus"

Episode 17, Neil Clooney : Windsor Castle, man cave of headaches and the smell of pig farms"

Episode 16, Joelle Graves : "Gentle Sunshine, working in a prison and a letter to President Obama"

Episode 15, Gary Halliburton : "Living on the streets, psychiatric nursing and a death threat"

Episode 14, Brandy Carson : "Battling alcoholism, little girl fears and acting at OSF"

Episode 13, Dave Siddon : "Training killer whales, nursing a baby eagle, and a John Denver special"

Episode 12, Joe Moxley : "Born in Paradise, tattoo of Chevy Chase, and Sugar Pine Bar

Episode 11, Don Hurley : "First female quarterback, living in Australia and 80s mixed tape"

Episode 10, Teresa Pollman : "Wilhelmina, showing horses and being bad at geography"

Episode 9, Bob Hunter : "The Valley Times, Sticky Hands and taking down a congressman"

Episode 8, Josh Dorcak : "Normandy butter, chicken heads, mayo and white bread"

Episode 7, Liz Wan : "Walking pneumonia, going to Yale and geeking out on wine"

Episode 6, Dr. Robin Miller : "Dancing the Tango, Cheeto dust, and a friend named Candy"

Episode 5, John Watt : "Shoes, a stolen guitar and a letter to Yoko Ono"

Episode 4, DJ Gemineye : "Platypus, Prince and the Infinity Posse"

Episode 3, Braden Hitt : "Duck confit, tattoos, and Benicio del Toro"

Episode 2, Brad Hicks : "Politics, baseball and a high school fight song"

Episode 1, Rosemary Harrington : "Death, dead lifting and false teeth"