Best WRAL FM | Raleigh Podcasts (2025)

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NEW PODCAST | Sarah Has Questions 18:10

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2 years ago18:10

18:10

Wine and Dandy fans, Sarah King has a new podcast! In Sarah Has Questions, she gets to sit down with world-class physicians from WakeMed for candid conversations. And she’s not afraid to ask anything! No topic is off limits from sex, infertility and menopause to mental health, exercise and "Do I really need antibiotics?” Sarah has questions, and ad…

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New Year's Eve Bubbles with Wine + Dandy 25:53

3 years ago25:53

25:53

New Year's Eve is next week, and Sarah and Jami with the Wine + Dandy Podcast talk about Champagne and some alternative bubbles to enjoy for your celebrations. They taste a bonafide Champagne, a sparkling Vouvray, and a very festive Cava. The ladies also share a few tips at the end of this episode to insure you know how to buy the best bubbles at t…

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Wine and Dandy for Out and About at Long Leaf Lounge 21:20

3 years ago21:20

21:20

In their first foray as WRAL's Out and About podcast contributors, Sarah and Jami visit Long Leaf Lounge - one of Downtown Raleigh's hidden, super-hip gems, to test drive the cocktails, wine and noshes menu for you. Nestled into the split where Capital Boulevard heads into downtown Raleigh, this hip revamp of an old 60's hotel is THE place to drink…

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We're MOVING! 40:39

3 years ago40:39

40:39

We're moving platforms- over to Out & About Podcast with WRAL Studios. Join us as we pack up our stuff, and look at some gems we found while moving!See you September 28th on our new platform!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alcohol Alternatives Episode 3 - Bubbles and Proxies 28:54

3 years ago28:54

28:54

Jami introduces Sarah to 2 more alcohol alternatives. These may be the best ones yet!Surely Non-Alcohol Wines -https://get.drinksurely.com/p/wineoffer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=14648889316&utm_content=132340586338&utm_term=surely%20wines&gadid=569392687800&gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaNW4Fw_fu85D2zmpqw3kBJbYyz7La0fhFuZXMg6lbD…

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Alcohol Alternatives- Episode 2 - Seltzers, Elixirs, and Cocktails 30:04

3 years ago30:04

30:04

Jami is continuing to lead Sarah down the non-alcohol alcohol path.Starting with Petal Sparkling Water- https://drinkpetal.com/Curious Elixirs - https://curiouselixirs.com/collections/cocktails?gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACmsd8RfQKJyLCW3P5pbaMmyrf2ypbBFesypioRE0PcGae7O9hvnxxoaAoILEALw_wcBMonday Zero Alcohol Whiskey- https://drinkmonday.co/produc…

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Alcohol Alternatives- Episode 1- Liquors 24:47

3 years ago24:47

24:47

The Alcohol-Free world has exploded as of late. Sarah and Jami are going to take the next few episodes to explore what this genre has to offer.First Up- Alcohol-Free Liquors. They try Free Spirt's Gin, Tequila, and Bourbon. Will they be delicious? We shall see!For more info on Athletic Greens and AG1, visit http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGLearn m…

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From the Archive: Chillable Reds 19:09

3 years ago19:09

19:09

White wine isn't the only wine worth chilling. Lighter reds chill beautifully, and make excellent pairings for lots of summertime foods!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rioja!!! 20:31

3 years ago20:31

20:31

Rioja is Spain's most treasured wine. Sarah and Jami learn the basics and taste through 3 types including a white rioja!Ostatu Rioja Blanco 2021https://tienda.ostatu.com/en/ostatu-blanco/30-49-ostatu-blanco-2021Vega Piedra Rioja 2019https://www.vivino.com/US/en/carlos-serres-vega-piedra-rioja/w/4695704?year=2019Carlos Serres Gran Reserva Rioja 2012…

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Expensive Wine, Is It Worth It? 24:37

3 years ago24:37

24:37

There are tons of expensive wines out there, but are they worth the price? Sarah and Jami do a blind taste test of three expensive wines and three more affordable, similar wines. They were in for some upsets.Wines we tasted this week:Silver Oak Cabernet SauvignonBella cosa Cabernet SauvignonThe Prisoner Red BlendThree Old Vine Field BlendRombauer C…

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Celebrity Wines - Spring 2022 26:17

3 years ago26:17

26:17

The wine industry is full of celebrity wines. Sarah and Jami taste through the newest batch. Zack Brown's J Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mary J Blidge's Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio, and of course, Martha Stewart's 19 Crimes Martha's Chard. Some were absoulte winners, some, well not so much. Cheers!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Grape Skins with Jenn King 34:24

3 years ago34:24

34:24

How does grape skin effect the wine it makes? Wine Maven Jenn King of Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh joins the show to tell us more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine Recipes 19:42

3 years ago19:42

19:42

Sarah took Jami through some easy, wine-based recipes. These dishes are perfect for the Springtime temps!Here are the recipes from this week's episode:Sparkling Wine Jellohttps://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-sparkling-wine-gelatinBlueberry Ginger Jamhttps://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012926-blueberry-ginger-jam?action=click&module…

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Wine Spectator's 2021 Best Wine Values 26:25

3 years ago26:25

26:25

Sarah and Jami taste through a few of the wines from Wine Spectator's 2021 Best Wine Values.ALLAN SCOTTSauvignon Blanc Marlborough 202193 points | $17 | New ZealandCASTELLO BANFIChianti Classico 201991 points | $17 | ItalyPinot Noir Monterey-Sonoma-Santa Barbara Counties Winemaker’s Selection 201891 points | $25 | CaliforniaBODEGA NUMANTHIATinta de…

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An Expert Lesson in Champagne 33:12

3 years ago33:12

33:12

An Expert Lesson in Champagne with Haw River Wineman's Sophie Barrett, the Friend of Bubbles.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aldi's Cheap Wines 23:01

4 years ago23:01

23:01

Aldi's wines may be affordable, but are they drinkable?? Sarah and Jami find out! Stay tuned for the 4th wine in the line up. It's one they wanted to taste for years, and their reaction is one for the record books!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From the Archive: Wine Glassware with Maximillian Riedel 37:08

4 years ago37:08

37:08

Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From the Archive: Gas Station Wines 19:33

4 years ago19:33

19:33

We are revisting an oldie but goodie from 2017, Gas Station Wines. And yes, they taste just like you'd expect them too.Cheers!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine Gifts 2021 24:34

4 years ago24:34

24:34

Don't worry Saran and Jami have you covered on all the perfect gifts to get the wine lover in your life!Vacu Vin (not the Coravin, that's totally different)https://www.amazon.com/Original-Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE/ref=asc_df_B000GA3KCE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198068964911&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4692519494964322493&hvpone=&hv…

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Alternative Thanksgiving Wines 32:17

4 years ago32:17

32:17

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir always seem to show up on communal tables. Sarah takes Jami throught some alternative to the old favorites for this Thanksgiving season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Many Types of Chianti 28:57

4 years ago28:57

28:57

Sarah and Jami talk Wine Authorities Manager Courtney Devlin Healy about all the different types of Chianti.Chianti Colli Sensi- Casabianca - $13Chianti Classico - Vallone di Cecione - $20Poggio Apricale - Martoccia - $21Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine and Halloween Candy 34:53

4 years ago34:53

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Wine and Halloween Candy actually pair pretty well! You just need a sommelier to tell you how to do it!We found a Food52.com article written by a sommelier, and decied to give their picks a try.It was VERY surprising!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dark and Intense Reds 22:50

4 years ago22:50

22:50

Spooky Season is the perfect time to explore Dark and Intense Red Wines. Sarah and Jami explore 3 reds that will look great in your hand as you hand out candy this Halloween season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Cocktails with Amanda Schuster 22:46

4 years ago22:46

22:46

New York Cocktails author Amanda Schuster walks us through why New York is so important to the craft of cocktails.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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NC Wines with Max Trujillo from the NC Food & Beverage Podcast 40:16

4 years ago40:16

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NC Food & Beverage Podcast host and expert of all things NC show Sarah and Jami his favorite NC Wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chablis for Me 23:39

4 years ago23:39

23:39

Chablis got a bad wrap in the "60s and "70s. Sarah and Jami taste REAL Chablis and set the record straight.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grocery Store Grab Bag-- Take 2 22:51

4 years ago22:51

22:51

Wine is fun and we intend to prove it! And what's more fun than picking out 3 bottles that peak your curiosity? Nothing we tell you, NOTHING!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New Hard Seltzers 28:20

4 years ago28:20

28:20

Hard seltzers are everywhere! Sarah and Jami taste through 3 of the newest brands on the market. One blew them away...in a bad way.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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NEW PODCAST: Follow The Truth from WRAL Studios 6:35

4 years ago6:35

6:35

This week we're sharing a taste of a new podcast from WRAL Studios, hosted by Amanda Lamb. Follow the Truth tells the real story of the James Jordan murder and the man who says he didn't do it.Daniel Green has served nearly three decades in a North Carolina prison maintaining his innocence in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James. This case …

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Music Maker Wines 24:45

4 years ago24:45

24:45

Snoop Dogg, Post Malone, and John Legend have all entered the wine world. Sarah and Jami taste though some of their offerings and share their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nice Cans! 24:58

4 years ago24:58

24:58

Nice Cans! There are so many new wines in cans, Sarah and Jami just HAD to try a few.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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California Women in Wine-Part 1 28:35

4 years ago28:35

28:35

California's Simi Winery Director of Winemaking Melissa Stackhouse joins the show. She tells the ladies how she came into winemaking, and the long legacy of women at Simi wines. Then Sarah and Jami taste through some of her wines!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pronto Patio Party 22:42

4 years ago22:42

22:42

Sarah and Jami share some recipes to make it VERY easy to make a simple and fast patio get together.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine Barrel Maker Quinn Roberts 38:00

4 years ago38:00

38:00

Wine Barrel Cooper Quinn Roberts joins the ladies to talk about the science and the finesse that wine barrels add to wine. Then Sarah give Jami a taste test of unoaked v/s oaked red and white wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cocktail Legend Julie Reiner 31:37

4 years ago31:37

31:37

NYC Mixologist Julie Reiner joins the show to talk about the cocktail revolution and the part she played in it. And of course, the ladies could not let her leave before she left them with a couple of cocktails perfect for warmer weather!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine and Hip Hop's Jermaine Stone 35:25

4 years ago35:25

35:25

Wine and Hip Hop's Jermaine Stone stops by to talk about how those worlds meld together perfectly. Then, the ladies taste through the American Airline wine collection.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little Known Wines of the Italian Coast 22:44

4 years ago22:44

22:44

Sarah's Wine Salesman husband Eddie stops by to share some rare gems of the Italian Coast with the ladies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dennis The Wine Hater 25:22

4 years ago25:22

25:22

Dennis The Wine Hater- Sarah and Jami make it their mission to change his mind!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Taste Wine 29:48

4 years ago29:48

29:48

Sarah and Jami sit down with Jim Laughren, a Certified Wine Educator, and learn steps to properly evaluate wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fine Wine Investing with Vinovest/Wines that Taste Expensive, but Don't Break the Bank 29:47

4 years ago29:47

29:47

The ladies learn how to turn their passion for wine into cold, hard cash with Anthony Zhang of Vinovest. Then they taste wines that should cost waaaaay more than they actually do!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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African Wine 26:03

4 years ago26:03

26:03

Sarah and Jami talk to journalist Thomas Pellichia about the history of wine in Africa. They also taste a wine from a part of the world few know produce wine, Croatia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How Wine Corks Keep Your Wine Fresh with Vinventions Marc Noel 36:30

5 years ago36:30

36:30

Synthetic wine cork inventor, Marc Noel, shares his story and knowledge of wine corks. The ladies talk wine news, and taste through the Grocery Store Grab Bag.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine Point Systems/Dry January/Fit Vine 46:07

5 years ago46:07

46:07

Sarah and Jami talk to Jenn King from Seaboard Wine Warehouse about the point systems that judge the wine we drink. The ladies also discuss Dry January and taste Fit Vine.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bubbles! 18:00

5 years ago18:00

18:00

Sarah tastes Jami through some fun bubbles for your New Year's Eve celebration. Lord knows EVERYONE deserves bubbles after this year. Cheers!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hallmark Wines/ Wine Gifts 2020/ Gluhwein 29:11

5 years ago29:11

29:11

Sarah and Jami share their wine gift recommendations for the Holidays. They also take on the Hallmark Christmas Wines. And Sarah surprises Jami with a Gluhwein challenge.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Presidential Wines with Beaulieu Vineyards 33:10

5 years ago33:10

33:10

The ladies talk with Trevor Durling, Chief Winemaker and General Manager of Beaulieu Vineyard about their history on the White House Table. Sarah also mentions her wine picks to start and finish your Thanksgiving feast. And yes, there are bubbles!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Czech Republic Wines 32:48

5 years ago32:48

32:48

Arielle DeSoucey of CivilWines.com joins the ladies to talk about Czech Wines! Who knew that country even made wine? We also start talking about what to drink this Thanksgiving.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wine Glassware with Maximilian Riedel 37:08

5 years ago37:08

37:08

Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Celebrity Roses 19:25

5 years ago19:25

19:25

Sarah surprises Jami with a tasting of celebrity roses. Jami is a pop culture junkie. She is thrilled to share the VOLUMES of knowledge she has about the wine makers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Natural Wines 22:54

5 years ago22:54

22:54

Sarah's husband Eddie stops by the show to share his wealth of knowledge of the Natural Wine world with the ladies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices