Best Cider Chat Podcasts (2025)

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464: Czech Cider: From Roadside Apples to Cellar Ferments 1:10:01

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A conversation with Czech Cider Fan Dan Samek This episode brings us to the heart of Europe by way of Vermont. Ria sat down with Dan Samek, a cider enthusiast and home distiller from Prague, to talk about the evolving cider scene in the Czech Republic. They met at Kilowatt Park which is on the west side of the Connecticut River in White River Junct…

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£20m for Hartcliffe: Kirsty Tait on climate change, class & community 1:00:11

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Join Neil Maggs alongside councillor for Hartcliffe and Withywood Kirsty Tate, to talk about class & climate justice in her community. Kirsty is the Climate Action Manager at Heart of BS13, and is a co-author of The Just Transition Declaration which is all about ensuring climate policies are fair for everyone especially those most negatively impact…

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Songs Matty Healy Wrote About Taylor Swift 55:47

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Send us a text Cara and Kelly (follow Kelly on Tiktok here!) join me to discuss Maylor, The 1975, and all the love songs Taylor Swift inspired Matty Healy to write! Support the showBy Bop Culture

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463: Zydeco Meadery: Fermenting Roots from Trinidad to New England 1:19:00

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Eric Depradine of Zydeco Meadery crafts mead with Heart, Honey, and Heritage As securing permission, Eric was able to start his fermentation journey in high school with a science project using cane juice. That spark stayed with him through his time in Louisiana and Kansas, eventually shaping what is now Zydeco Meadery in North Attleborough, Massach…

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From Eastville to LA (via Wigan): Bristol Northern Soul Club 54:53

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We're going up north – or actually, the north is coming down south to Bristol. You've probably clocked by now that there's been a massive Northern Soul revival in the city, so we thought we'd unpack what it's all about. This week, Neil talks to Levanna McLean and her mum, Eve Arslett. It started when Levanna began doing Northern Soul dances during …

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BONUS | Introducing: Netflix Sports Club Podcast 30:35

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Welcome to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast! Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe. Each episode, you'll hear from athletes, coaches, and familiar correspondents who will take you inside a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analy…

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Armored Donkeys and Chicken Tractors: A Colorado Homesteading Experience with Ryan Yurong 22:20

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In this episode, my friend Ryan Yurong shares some of his homesteading experience in Colorado while we reminisce about the past. I met Ryan when I lived in Yakima, WA and worked as an Agronomist for an Independent Crop Consultant Company. Ryan shares some helpful tips and some of his “absolutely do nots” when it comes to getting started. Homesteadi…

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BONUS | Introducing: The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr 25:05

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The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky p…

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462: Cider in a Cathedral of Opulence | The Newt, UK 1:16:43

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A Digital Media Empire Embraces Cider at The Newt The Newt in Somerset is a world-class estate blending cider-making, luxury hospitality, and horticultural excellence. The estate is owned by South African owners Karen Roos and her husband Koos Bekker, who is a South African tech entrepreneur known for his innovative ventures, including transforming…

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Kalpna Woolf: From migrant kid in London to High Sheriff of Bristol 57:42

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This week we’ve got the next instalment of Bristol Unpacked for you. Neil managed to get a chat in with our new High Sheriff, Kalpna Woolf. Its one of those mysterious, archaic titles that somehow has stood the test of time, but as Kalpna details, is a world away from its original purpose of enforcing the monarch’s will and collecting taxes… Kalpna…

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BONUS | A Deadly American Marriage 31:11

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The Netflix documentary film ⁠A Deadly American Marriage⁠ looks at the killing of Jason Corbett, a case that reverberated on both sides of the Atlantic. Featuring intimate interviews with both Molly & Tom Martens and Jack & Sarah Corbett, the film searches for the truth - not just of what happened, but why. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up…

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461 RAW Levi Danielson 54:24

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Levi Danielson is the founder and cider maker at RAW Cider, based in Dayton, Oregon. With roots in the Driftless Region of Minnesota and a cidery nestled among cider apples and pears in the Willamette Valley, Levi’s story is one of wild ferments, place-based cider, and planting for the future – both in Oregon and back home. Levi Danielson Building …

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BONUS | Rashida Jones on Skip Intro 38:45

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Rashida Jones is no stranger to the ⁠Black Mirror⁠ universe. From co-writing the hit episode "Nosedive," to being a megafan of the series — she now takes a lead role in the new Season 7 opener, "Common People." Jones reveals why her character felt like "the most acting" of any performance and how creating a relatable, natural dynamic was essential …

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460: James B. Forbes on Little Pomona’s Ciders & Legacy 45:47

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An intimate sit down with James Forbes of Little Pomona to talk about grief of losing his wife and business partner Susanna Forbes, the growth of the cidery, and the evolving identity of one this select cidery. Remembering Susanna Forbes Susanna Forbes, co-founder of Little Pomona, passed away in 2024. Her warmth, encouragement, and belief in other…

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Milk Cows and Ancient Grains on the Homestead 33:00

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Returning guest, Vince, and I believe that raising your own food and being self-sustainable is a large part of what it means to live on a homestead. Chickens are often thought of as the gateway animal to get started, but should they be? Let’s think more about milk cows and all the benefits and products that can be made from raw milk. And of course,…

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A year of Green power in Bristol with council leader Tony Dyer 58:56

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One year into his leadership of Bristol City Council, Green party councillor for Southville Tony Dyer sits down with Neil to talk about it. Is he a Noel type? or a Liam? or a Bonehead? (apparently these are references to a band called Oasis). They touch on the Green Party's internal dynamics, financial hurdles, and the significant political changes…

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BONUS | Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story 37:10

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The Netflix documentary series ⁠Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story⁠ looks back on the crime that shook the UK. It follows the couple's decades of deadly cruelty and takes viewers inside the interrogations with newly obtained audio recordings. It also examines the Wests themselves, and questions why they would turn their home into a house of…

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Taylor Swift has entered the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Chat 1:13:00

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Send us a text Please go follow today's guest @sarahmsiegal on tiktok! In this episode we have a broad chat about the legal case surrounding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively and then hone in on exactly how Taylor Swift is involved! Support the showBy Bop Culture

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459: The Apple Finch’s Pet-Nats at de Groote Wei Cider | Netherlands 54:43

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Fourth-Generation Farmer, First-Generation Cidermaker Sophie Horstink of De Groote Wei, which means The Great Meadow in Dutch, is crafting Dutch cider as a value added project at her family’s farm. Located in the eastern Netherlands near Arnhem, the farm spans 16 hectares and has long produced dessert apples and pears. Sophie Horstink The Horstink …

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Forever 19:39

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Few feelings are as unforgettable as first love. And today we explore those feelings -- as Sarah Rodman and Deidre Dyer discuss Mara Brock Akil's new adaptation of one of the most impactful first-love stories of all time: Forever, by the bestselling young adult author Judy Blume. SPOILER ALERT: Light spoilers in this episode. If you haven't watched…

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458: Sodo Sidriné and the Rise of Lithuanian Craft Cider 56:08

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Donatas Genys didn’t set out to launch Lithuania’s first keeved cider. But after trips to England and Normandy, years of experimentation, and the planting of over 6,000 cider apple trees, that’s exactly what he’s doing. At Sodo Sidriné, located just a few kilometers from the city of Kaunus, Donatas is into a whole new era for cider Lithuania’s cide…

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What is a citizens' assembly and how do they work? 59:12

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With faith in democracy – and in particular in traditional political parties – at a low ebb, in the UK and elsewhere, this week Unpacked wrestles with whether citizens’ assemblies offer a chance to rekindle the public’s affection. Neil is joined by David Jubb, co-founder and co-director of Citizens In Power, which as its name suggests aims to enabl…

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The Four Seasons 19:17

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Tina Fey! Steve Carell! Colman Domingo! Will Forte! We're talking The Four Seasons this week and we're not holding back. Henry Goldblatt and Jessica Shaw are together again in the Netflix podcast studio to walk through all eight episodes and dig into the moments that everyone is talking about. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched the full series y…

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457: Snow Capped Cider: A Family Legacy at 7,000 Feet | CO 1:01:08

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At the base of Colorado’s Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-top mountain, five generations of fruit growers have worked the land. Today, Snow Capped Cider carries on that legacy, crafting estate-grown ciders from fruit nurtured at elevations between 6,130 and 7,000 feet. The high desert sun, volcanic soil, and pure snowmelt water combine to crea…

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You, Season 5 22:49

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It's the final chapter of Joe Goldberg’s bloody tale. You can catch all 10 episodes of the thriller’s final season only on Netflix. And after you've watched, join Tudum's Ari Romero and Chancellor Agard for their spoiler-filled recap! They walk through the full season, share behind-the-scenes details from the finale, and recall their favorite momen…

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456: From Oregon to Norway: Abram Goldman-Armstrong’s Cider Journey 1:00:19

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This episode of Cider Chat, was recorded in person with Abram Goldman-Armstrong at CiderCon2025 in Chicago. Hear his journey to cider. From growing up in Oregon’s Yamhill County to his current work in Norway’s Hardanger region at Alde Sider. Abram began fermenting cider as a student in Minnesota and went on to found the cidery known as Cider Riot i…

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Cider, jet skis and the WECA mayoral election: BBC journalist Pete Simson 1:05:32

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In this instalment of Bristol Unpacked, Neil is joined by BBC Politics West editor Pete Simson to unpack the upcoming West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Mayoral election. Simson, a veteran political journalist, offers his expertise and breaks down key aspects of the election, discussing the major candidates, voter engagement strategies, and …

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BONUS | Million Dollar Secret: Exclusive Interview with the Winner! 27:02

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We're bringing you a bonus episode this week of our sister podcast, We Have The Receipts! Host Chris Burns recaps the final episodes of Season One of Million Dollar Secret and then catches up with the winner - who reveals how strategy, intuition, and a little bit of luck helped them bring home the million dollars. Follow We Have The Receipts wherev…

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455: Zero Percent Sh*t | John Edwards Returns 49:50

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John Edwards, longtime cider maker and integral team member at Ross on Wye Cider & Perry Co., and the creative force behind his personal label Fly be Night Cider was last on the podcast in 2019. John Edwards In this Cider Chat with John Edwards ohn is part of the tight-knit crew at Ross Cider who keep things running from orchard to bottle. The team…

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The GRAND FINALE of the Disturbing Roots of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin (Jaily Part IV!) 50:25

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Send us a text Welcome BACK to the grand finale of me and Torry (Ready to be Petty & Ready to be Romanced) deep diving and discussing the absolute BIZZARE story of how Jailey (Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin) met and got together. Plus a discussion at the top about how Justin Bieber is continuing his crash out by acting weird in public and at Coac…

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Spicing Up Wild Game Recipes with Jeff Benda 49:34

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Ever thought “there has to be a better, more flavorful way of cooking up a deer roast or a pheasant breast rather than just tossing it into the crock-pot”? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, Jeff Benda, a cook and recipe developer of “Wild Game and Fish” shares his passion for cooking and how he fell in love with hunting and the State of North …

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Black Mirror Season 7 28:30

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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & sh…

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454: Wild Ferment Meets Fine Cider: Inside Oliver’s Barrel Room 1:02:43

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Rainy Days Goes Best with Dry Cider in the Barrel Room Walking into the barrel room at Oliver’s Cider and Perry Company, you might think you know what to expect. But surrounded by whitewashed stone walls, standing beneath the old Hessian sacking floor, and facing rows of aging barrels, I quickly realized this wasn’t just a cidery—it’s a living, bre…

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Justin Bieber is CRASHING OUT (+ Jailey Part III) 50:18

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Send us a text Welcome BACK to part II of me and Torry (Ready to be Petty & Ready to be Romanced) deep diving and discussing the absolute BIZZARE story of how Jailey (Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin) met and got together. Plus a discussion at the top about how Justin Bieber is crashing out about Selena Gomez and her engagement to Benny Blanco. Tim…

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Legendary Bristol photographer Colin Moody 1:00:38

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This week, we’re diving into Bristol’s vibrant nightlife. Neil talks with legendary Bristol photographer Colin Moody who has has been wide awake, capturing the city after dark in his latest project. Colin is no stranger to documenting Bristol’s characters; his previous photography books have brought the streets of Montpelier and Gloucester Road to …

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Minnesota Maple Syrup Chat 22:59

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In a coffee break kind of chat, join three generations of Mettlers talking about “maple syruping”. Grandpa didn’t have trees to tap in South Dakota, but after migrating up to Minnesota, he found a new way to keep his sweet tooth satisfied. Grandpa started the same way my Dad and now my brother Sam do by simply reducing the sap on the kitchen stove,…

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Pulse | Love On The Spectrum, Season 3 | Million Dollar Secret 20:31

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Ari Romero & Cole Delbyck share everything you need to know before diving into the dramatic new hospital series, Pulse. Then onto Season 3 of Love On The Spectrum, where we pick up with favorites from past seasons and some new faces, too. Finally, we get the latest from the high stakes competition series, Million Dollar Secret. Follow Netflix Podca…

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453: Homage to Perry Legends by Tom Oliver at AppleFest | UK 27:38

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Celebrating Perry’s Past, Present, and Future Tom Oliver began his keynote by saying, "At this year’s Applefest Banquet, I had the honor of lifting a glass to the people behind the pear—specifically Perry. It wasn’t just a toast to the drink itself, but to the incredible commitment behind its preservation and craft." Tom Oliver Three Perry Legends …

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The Disturbing Roots of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Part II (Jailey DEEP Dive!) 49:44

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Send us a text Welcome BACK to part II of me and Torry (Ready to be Petty & Ready to be Romanced) deep diving and discussing the absolute BIZZARE story of how Jailey (Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin) met and got together. We discuss Jelena (Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez) and of COURSE the nefarious seeming Kylie and Kendall Jenner who were certai…

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The Dehydrator Checklist, How to Choose the Right One for You 33:40

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Ever thought about getting a dehydrator to start preserving and drying food? Well, in this episode, Joe talks about his decision process and how he determined what dehydrator to get. He goes through his “Dehydrator Checklist” and relates it to a “Dating/Relationship Checklist”, just to keep it interesting. He walks through his personal “must-haves”…

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The Life List | Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure | Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer 16:27

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It's an embarrassment of riches this week, with something to watch no matter what your mood! Sarah Rodman and Natalie Morin are in the studio to discuss them all. In The Life List, Sofia Carson is on a quest to find herself. Speaking of quests, make sure to catch Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure. On a more serious note, we've got Gone Gir…

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452: Mac to Redfield: Four Phantoms Brewery Embraces Cider | MA 52:18

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Drew Phillips opened the doors of Four Phantoms in Greenfield, Massachusetts in 2021. He began his fermentation career in the Pacific Northwest, and while waiting to open his own brewery, he took on the role as cider maker at Artifact Cider Project. Drew Phillips Known for his creative ciders and beers, Drew blends tradition with innovation, sourci…

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From the archive: Carla Denyer becomes Green party co-leader (2021) 50:53

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This week we’re bringing you another episode from the Bristol Unpacked Archives; its Green party MP Carla Denyer who was interviewed by Neil in October 2021, just after her election as co-chair of The Green party and 3 years before her election to parliament as the MP for Bristol Central in 2024. How has she measured up against early commitments ex…

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The Disturbing Roots of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin (Jailey DEEP Dive!) 1:19:27

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Send us a text Join me and Torry (Ready to be Petty & Ready to be Romanced) to deep dive and discuss the absolute BIZZARE story of how Jailey (Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin) stated. We discuss Jelena (Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez and of COURSE the nefarious seeming Kylie and Kendall Jenner who were certainly up to no good. Enjoy! Support the s…

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The Residence & Everybody's Live with John Mulaney 17:14

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Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's expert in all things LIVE at Netflix, Amanda Richards. They discuss the hilarious new Shondaland mystery series, The Residence, (and their mutual love of Giancarlo Esposito) before digging into what it was like backstage at the inaugural episode of Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. And finally Ari recommends a limi…

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451: Hello Season 10 and The Berkshire Roundtable 1:00:32

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In this Season 10 premier of Cider Chat, "Introductions" are featured from over 40 persons in attendance at the annual 2025 Berkshire Roundtable. Kicking off Season 10 of Cider Chat The opportunity to begin Season 10 with "Hellos" from a wide range of people in the cider community is the perfect fit for this milestone episode. Here at Cider Chat Ce…

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State Secrets: Inside The Making Of The Electric State 21:34

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We're bringing you a special episode this week! Step into the mysterious and visually stunning world of The Electric State with the first episode of a new companion podcast series. Host Francesca Amiker takes you behind the scenes with the creative masterminds who brought Simon Stålenhag’s dystopian vision to life. Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt,…

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450th Roger Wilkins - The Cider King 52:01

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Looking back at Season 9 and Forward with Roger Wilkins In this season ending episode we visit Roger Wilkins at his Lands End Farm. Cider King – Roger Wilkins Roger Wilkins, is known globally as the “Cider King,” and is a legendary figure in Somerset cider-making. He has been running Wilkins' Cider Farm in Mudgley since taking over from his grandfa…

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From the archive: Jayde Adams, the slap, Bristolian accent, grief and coming home 54:38

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From the archive April 2022 "As the slap reverberates around the world we talk all things comedy with Jayde Adams - who went from working in Asda Bedminster to her own Amazon Prime Special. She just starred in a new BBC documentary following her move back to Bristol. Going deep about how the death of her sister made her so driven, are there red lin…

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Food Preservation of the Past, the way Grandma did it. 44:42

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Dipping back in time, all the way back to the roaring 20’s where cooking, processing and food preservation looked a whole lot different than it does today. Electricity was limited and indoor plumping was rare. Joined by my mother and 99-year-old Grandma we take a blast to the past. Salting and smoking meat and using a hot water bath for canning was…