Best Osborne Road Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Gio Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Vineyards 32:25

13d ago32:25

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Episode 225 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Gio Balistreri, Owner & Winemaker at Russian River Vineyards Today, Gio Balistreri of Russian River Vineyards joined us and brought some of Beth's favorite wine! We chat about his vineyard's community-driven efforts, including supporting local animal shelters and hosting community nig…

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Oded Shakked, Owner & Winemaker of Longboard Vineyards 33:16

27d ago33:16

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Episode 224 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Today we were joined by Oded Shakked from Longboard Vineyards! Oded shares with us his passion for winemaking, focusing on Syrah and Chardonnay and the value of supporting small, family-owned wineries. We discuss the importance of terroir and natural wine development while celebrating…

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Tom Barkham Interview 42:23

28d ago42:23

42:23

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this very special Bonus Episode, Chade speaks to the great Tom Barkham! A man of many talents, Tom has boxed, completed many a Swindon Santa Run (worth Googling!), competed in everything from darts, to food challenges, to boxing and can be frequently seen up and down the country around the UK MC’ng various boxing e…

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Joy Sterling, Partner & CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

Episode 223 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Today we were joined by Joy Sterling from Iron Horse Vineyards, as she uncovers the magic behind their special wines, including a Lunar New Year-themed blanc de blanc. Enjoy unique experiences such as Oyster Sundays and support ocean conservation through their partnership with Heal th…

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Michael LeComte, Owner & Founder of Oak Tree Winery 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

Episode 222 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Today we were joined by one of our newer members, Michael LeComte, founder of Oak Tree Winery! Michael details his transition from brewing beer at home to producing a range of wines including Cabernet, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. The Windsor-based winery shares a tasting room with JK…

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Christopher McGilvray, Owner of Nomadic Bear Productions; Director & Producer 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

Episode 221 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery We were joined by filmmaker Chris McGilvray and our own Richard Ross in the studio! They take a deep dive into Chris' seven-year journey documenting family dynamics and generational shifts at Mount Eden winery, highlighting the key roles of Mexican-American workers, music, and sound d…

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Roger Beery, Proprietor of J. Cage Cellars 20:54

3M ago20:54

20:54

Episode 220 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Today we were called by Roger Beery of J. Cage Cellars, where you can experience the art of winemaking at their family-run winery specializing in full-bodied Russian River Pinot Noir. Be sure to visit their downtown Windsor tasting room, Tasting Notes! Links: https://www.jcage.com/ Sp…

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Occidental & Forestville Itinerary 17:41

3M ago17:41

17:41

Episode 219 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Occidental & Forestville Itinerary Discover Forestville and Occidental, hidden gems in California's wine country, offering unique wineries, delicious dining venues and local attractions. Experience the charm of Forestville's alluring wineries and Occidental's historic hotel, coupled w…

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The Good One Hundredth Episode 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this, the 100th Episode, Chade and Nico discuss what's gone well...and not so well over the last 100 episodes, their favourite bits, and what the future holds for 'Diary Of A Big Lad'! ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Ja…

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Doing Is Believing 10:21

4M ago10:21

10:21

Send a Message to the Big Lad! A lovely little 3 parter where Chaders discusses the feeling we all get of deciding to have that get up and go, vs stay comfy and no-show! All done live throughout his evening! ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens. …

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The Big New Year Plan - Damp January 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

Send a Message to the Big Lad! DAMP JANUARY! Chade reveals his big plans for the new year (mainly…DAMP JANUARY!), we chat about the best kind of Christmas presents (namely Chades wedding ring which may or may not be made of Vibranium). We hear how Chade's planning to approach the new year, and it might just inspire you to do the same. It's not just…

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Debbie Osborn, Event Manager of Wine Road 24:08

4M ago24:08

24:08

Episode 218 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Debbie Osborn, Event Manager of Wine Road Today we were joined by Debbie Osborn, the event manager of Wine Road to shed light on exciting future events including Winter WINEland, Barrel Weekend and the Wine and Food Affair. We chat about the Wine Trails, a quarterly event offering fre…

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A D.o.a.B.L New Year Workout 18:04

4M ago18:04

18:04

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade battles through a solo ep with the flu! What better way to start the year than with Chade talking YOU through his morning routine! There’s been much talk of Chade’s infamous morning routine, so this week, he thought it might be helpful to take you through each move while he does them! Of course, be safe, Chade’s…

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Diary Entry - New Year 2024 (going into 2025...) 18:41

4M ago18:41

18:41

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In this, the final episode and diary entry of the year. Chade talks about meeting his goal (sort of), his first Christmas as a father of two and then takes a look back at the last year. Chade's come a long way since Christmas last year, 2024 has brought some firsts, and Chade reveals what he’s excited about going into…

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Beth and Marcy's 2024 Year-End Celebration! 17:19

4M ago17:19

17:19

Episode 217 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Beth and Marcy's 2024 Year-End Celebration! In our holiday episode, we reflect on a remarkable year featuring wine and food events, tastings at Google, and our 200th podcast episode, capped off with a sparkling Syrah from Amista. We bid farewell to the Varietal of the Month blog post,…

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Christmas 2024 - Chade O'Brien in 'Die(t) Hard' 1:10:59

5M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chaders and Nico bring you an extra large Christmas-Dinner-sized helping of the pod with this years very special Christmas Episode!! Firstly Chade introduces a new acronym that’s helped him achieve his goal (and will hopefully help you!). They struggle with maths, discuss at the ins and out of the best Christmassy foo…

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Diary Entry - 12 Days Of Big Lad 9:18

5M ago9:18

9:18

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade discusses how his self-imposed weight loss challenge is going (not too well) and what he’s doing to right it now he’s lost one of his greatest tools, his gym! Chade's doing 12 days of fitness challenges to help get him through the Christmas season, so go check out his daily videos on Instagram at https://www.ins…

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Edd Lopez, Senior VP of Sales at Trattore Farms & Winery 34:03

5M ago34:03

34:03

Episode 216 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Edd Lopez, Senior VP of Sales at Trattore Farms & Winery Today we have Edd Lopez, Senior VP of Sales at Trattore Farms and Winery, and he shares insights into the founders' story, their unique tasting experiences amidst scenic Dry Creek Valley, and their acclaimed range of Rhone-style…

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Big Lad (Chade) vs Big Man (Santa) 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Send a Message to the Big Lad! Still struggling with his plan to lose some serious poundage before the big 25th, Chade and Nico discuss a game plan that Chade (and you, dear listener!) can empty at this late stage to keep things going in the right direction. Late for Halloween, Chade also discusses the terrifying idea of clothes made of calories th…

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Diary Entry - Losing My Gymnasium 9:24

5M ago9:24

9:24

Send a Message to the Big Lad! At the worst possible time (the build up to Christmas), Chade finds himself without a gym! What can he do about it? How will he handle his lose-weight-before-Christmas challenge without the heavy hitting exercise that comes with regular gym visits? Have a listen to find out! He's also not learned to put his phone on s…

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Rob Barney, Owner & Founder of Stressed Vines Cellars 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

Episode 215 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Rob Barney, Owner & Founder of Stressed Vines Cellars Today, we are joined by Rob Barney, Owner & Founder of Stressed Vines Cellars. Join us in learning how this winery got its unique name, and how Rob got into the business of wine. This dog-friendly winery, with tasting rooms in Heal…

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Using S.M.A.R.T Goals To Reimagine Existing Goals 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week, Chade assesses his personal challenge (getting to 16 stone, or 224 pounds if you prefer), in 5 weeks and how he used SMART goal setting to calculate if it was actually doable (or in this case, DoaBL). If he fails, he gets no Christmas Dinner. This dear listener, is not to be taken lightly (although Chade wi…

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Progress Part 9: Making Progress Amidst A Challenge 33:35

6M ago33:35

33:35

Send a Message to the Big Lad! In the 90th episode, Chade takes us through the last 9 weeks, including the build up to his son being born, his thoughts after his son being born, and the progress made regarding their personal challenges (Spoiler alert!! It's not looking good for Chaders and Nico's done nada.) ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road …

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Jack Florence of Florence Vineyard 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

Episode 214 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery In today's episode, our esteemed guest Jack Florence delves into the inspiration behind his new book "Dare to Dream" and his role in founding Rockpile. He offers insights into his son's award-winning wines, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel from Rockpile, thus illuminating the significance o…

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Perseverance 21:22

6M ago21:22

21:22

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Things aren't looking good for Chade getting a Christmas Dinner! Chade explains how he plans on combatting not being able to achieve his goal and how it might apply to yours. ‘Diary Of A Big Lad’ is an Osborne Road Production featuring Chade O’Brien and Nico Diodoro. Theme tune written and performed by Jay Stevens. Fo…

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Diary Entry - Guide To Starting A Podcast 10:49

6M ago10:49

10:49

Send a Message to the Big Lad! It's the first (and most likely only) solo episode featuring Nico on his own! Last week we had an update on how Chade's Challenge is coming along, this week, we'll hear how Nico's is! As you may remember, Nico's Challenge was to write, record and fully produce the first episode of a brand new podcast. Nico thought he'…

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Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards 42:41

6M ago42:41

42:41

Episode 213 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Anthony Beckman, Winemaker at Balletto Vineyards Today we're joined by Anthony Beckman, the winemaker at Balletto Vineyards. He discusses his unique transition from journalism to winemaking and the importance of supporting local farmers. Balletto Vineyards, famous for its Chardonnay, …

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Diary Entry - Progress On Chade's Challenge 11:11

6M ago11:11

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Send a Message to the Big Lad! Chade gives us an update on how his challenge is going, he's fallen behind on some aspects, but perhaps it's not a bad thing... For those of you who haven't been following, if Chade should fail this self imposed challenge, the forfeit is he will get no Christmas dinner. None. Not a sausage. Literally. ‘Diary Of A Big …

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The Challenge Begins 32:04

7M ago32:04

32:04

Send a Message to the Big Lad! Last week the lads set themselves a challenge of achieving a personal goal by the 25th of December, the forfeit of failing said challenge being incredibly high stakes punishment of which they will go into detail of here. From 4:40 there's a FULL 10 minutes of 'second-time dad' talk, so if that's your bag it's well wor…

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Beth's Extraordinary Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary! 26:06

7M ago26:06

26:06

Episode 212 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Beth's Extraordinary Cloverdale & Geyserville Itinerary! Join us for Beth's expert advice for exploring Cloverdale and Geyserville! Listen in for recommended activities, dining, beautiful lodgings, gifts, and of course, wineries to visit. Fast Five: Elizabeth from DaVero Farms & Winer…

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Big Lad's Big Challenge 47:08

7M ago47:08

47:08

Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week the lads throw down a challenge for themselves (which you can, and should join in on at home!) and Chade reviews the psychotic forfeit he's dreamt up to make sure they get it done! Also this week, Chade mentions how much weight he plans to lose in the coming months. As always, safety is of high importance to…

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Diary Entry - Back To Basics 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

Send a Message to the Big Lad! As Nico's off ill this week, Chade treats us to another diary entry. Following his recent life changes and the last episode's discussion about finding a new routine, Chade talks to us about going 'Back To Basics'. With his diet sliding into old habits, and his daily routine thrown off, Chade lets us know how he's keep…

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Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief at Sonoma Magazine 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

Episode 211 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Abby Peterson, Editor-in-Chief at Sonoma Magazine Join our lively conversation with Abby Peterson, the Editor-in-Chief of Sonoma Magazine, as we explore her enthralling journey in the wine industry, the unique allure of Sonoma County, and her advocacy for vineyard visits. Abby lauds S…

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Becoming a Dad...Again! 1:01:35

7M ago1:01:35

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Send a Message to the Big Lad! This week, Chade takes us through his feelings about the first week of his son’s life and what changes it’ll make to his routines and the Podcast going forward. Chade then gives Nico a whistle stop education on what happens when a child is born, and tops it off with some nice, heartwarming advice for anyone who has a …

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Diary Of A Big Dad Pt. 2 6:17

8M ago6:17

6:17

Send a Message to the Big Lad! The day is finally here! Chade is proud to announce the birth of a Little Lad, the newest addition to his family, his son! Chade talks briefly about the excitement, challenges (mainly faced by his wife) and joyous relief of spending the last week in anticipation of his son being born. There's discussion of how things …

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