Best Jeff Burkhart Podcasts (2025)

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Season Six: Brendan Moylan, award winning brewer, award winning distiller 23:51

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Send us a text Legendary restaurateur, Brendan Moylan (Marin Brew Co., Noonan's, Moylan's Brewery and Restaurant) joins us to talk about transitioning from brewing to distillingBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Brendan Moylan

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Transforming Medical Debt Relief with Jared Walker - Founder of Dollar For 35:40

28d ago35:40

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In this episode of the Charity Charge Show we chat with Jared Walker, the founder of Dollar For, to discuss the organization's mission to alleviate medical debt through a comprehensive database of hospital charity care policies. He explains how Dollar Four automates the application process for patients, the challenges of funding through philanthrop…

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Italian Wine, American Style w/Fabiano Ramaci! 43:19

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Send us a text Fabiano Ramaci is making Amarone-style wines in Sonoma. Amarone is Mike's favorite Italian wine. Of course he had to have him on the podcast! It's a great conversation about Fabiano's Italian heritage and growing up in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, the restaurant business, and the usual chattering about some very tasty wi…

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Barfly Podcast: Sean Saylor of Sausalito's Saylor's Landing and Saylor's Restaurant and Bar 16:23

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Send us a text We welcome Sean Saylor, former owner of Saylor's Restaurant and Bar in Sausalito to discuss why a quarter century of owning his own restaurant was enough for him.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Sean Saylor

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Shawn Langwell: Just Keep Swinging- Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed 14:42

2M ago14:42

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Just Keep Swinging: Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed Now is the perfect time to take a chance on yourself. To step into the life you were created to live. To lead with your heart, with love. To reignite the passion with in and surround yourself with others who can support you in a shared purpose and mission. Yesterday was a…

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Barfly Podcast: Erin Hines, Bitter Girl Bitters, Mijo and Guesthouse 19:49

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Send us a text We catch up with multitasker extraordinaire, Erin Hines, Beverage Director at both Guesthouse and Mijo in Marin, and the proprietor of Bitter Girl BittersBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Erin Hines

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Building a Wine Brand w/Brian Kulich 54:22

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Send us a text Bay Area native Brian Kulich started working in restaurants as a teen, and eventually worked in, and ran wine programs for Michelin Starred hot spots! Then Covid came and a dream of owning his own wine brand became a reality. Hear about the genesis of Brian David Wines, the state of the business, and find out about "purse wine". It's…

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Stephanie St. Claire, Coach Helping Midlife Women Heal, Embrace, and Parent their Inner Child 40:43

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If you are a woman, 35 years old + who's looking for permission to break free from some patterns that are keeping you stuck, you need to listen to this episode. This is one of the most meaningful and helpful publisc conversations with a well-known coach and healer, Stephanie Saint Claire. About my guest: Stephanie Saint Claire "The Inner Child Whis…

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Jeff Burkhart-Barfly Author & Award-Winning Columnist and Bartender 51:30

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Jeff Burkhart knows how to connect with Marin's Movers & Shakers and everyone else who loves a good cocktail or story. He is both an award-winning journalist and an award-winning bartender. His popular Barfly column in the Marin IJ was voted best column in California in both 2014 and 2021, and he himself has been voted “best bartender” eight times,…

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Hilary Young Ritter, Author Trusting Gus 49:38

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Hilary Young is the author of Trusting Gus, a raw and inspiring memoir about resilience, addiction recovery, and the presence of a higher power she calls the "Great Universal Spirit" (Gus). Raised by an abusive, bipolar alcoholic, Hilary navigated a turbulent childhood, battled addiction, and ultimately found sobriety later in life. A near-death ex…

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Stacy Briscoe is BACK!! 48:20

3M ago48:20

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Send us a text A really fun guest from the first year of the podcast returns! Stacy Briscoe is a Sonoma-based journalist who loves exploring the ins and outs of the wine business. She's also a student of wine who's achieved the WSET Diploma Level Certification, and will eventually be a Master Of Wine. She and Mike compare the WSET with the Court of…

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Michelle Miles- Fantasy, Paranormal, and YA Author Shares Inside Tips for Aspiring Authors 48:01

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One of the funnest things I get to do is have open conversations with wonderful people like Michelle. Energetic, upbeat and in the midst of mastering her craft, Michelle shares inside tips for aspiring fantasy authors who have worlds and stories that must be shared. MICHELLE MILES believes in fairy tales, true love, and magic. She writes fantasy (i…

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Weather and Wine! A Few Sips with Spencer Christian. 54:13

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Send us a text Spencer Christian was the main weatherman on ABC's Good Morning America from the mid 1980s through the 1990s, and he's still at it, working the weather desk at ABC7 in San Francisco now for the past 25 years! Early in his career he developed a serious wine habit (and another habit we talk about). Spencer and Mike share a couple of wi…

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John Wallace, Founder/CEO Surviving The Odds Project- No Warning Shots Fired 43:42

5M ago43:42

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"No Warning Shots Fired in This Unit" This is the sign on the wall at San Quentin Prison where John served 8 years. Since his release, John Wallace, aka Freedom, has made a complete 180-degree turn from a life of gangs and drugs to one of hope and service. Leaders and youth from all walks of life can learn from this vulnerable and inspiring, unedit…

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Rob Crisell talks All Things Temecula! 47:50

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Send us a text Temecula California! A rather under-sung wine region in Southern California takes the spotlight as Mike chats with Rob Crisell about his book "Temecula Valley Wineries". But that's not all! They also touch on avocados! Greek Tragedy! Kierkegaard, too!!! You better believe it's the wine podcast that NOT "all about wine." See behind th…

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Embracing Play- Anthony Amunategui 1:26:33

5M ago1:26:33

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Anthony Amunategui is a freaking Unicorn! He is the the Founder of CDO Group, a National Commercial Construction firm he started about 24 years ago with a small group. Today they have built over 1 million square feet of retail space, working with some of the world's largest brands. He has a true passion for finding out what makes people successful …

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A Day Out in SODO Seattle! 32:40

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Send us a text A swing through a few of Seattle's SODO (South of Downtown) tasting rooms, from Mike's recent Pacific Northwest road-trip!! Mike and his pal Tammy from High School sip and chat and laugh, follow along! Wineries Visited: Brown Family Vineyards (website) EFESTE (website) Spruce Hill Winery (website) Have you followed Mike on Instagram?…

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So You Want To MAKE Wine!? Here's An Option... 33:21

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Send us a text On Mike's recent vacation to the Pacific Northwest, he was invited to have a chat with winemaking students and one of their instructors at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. If you've ever had "the dream" of planting a vineyard and starting your own winery you'll want to hear this conversation! It's inspiring and informati…

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Checking In With Rob Stuart of R. Stuart & Co! 49:34

7M ago49:34

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Send us a text Mike is currently vacationing in the Pacific Northwest, and his first stop was the Willamette Valley in Oregon, to see his old pal Rob Stuart. Rob was Mike's neighbor in Yakima Washington (back in the day). He eventually went to Oregon to make Pinot, and subsequently established his own label. It's a GREAT story! See some behind the …

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Season Finale: with Daedalus Howell of the Pac Sun and Leanne Battelle of the Marin IJ 26:18

7M ago26:18

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Send us a text For our Season Five Finale, we welcome Leanne Battelle, the restaurant review writer for the Marin Independent Journal (and the editor of the Real Deal Marin website) and Daedalus Howell, the editor of the Pacific Sun (and Bohemian) for a lively discussion on the state of the restaurant business…

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Season Five: Damon Boelte, brand manager for King Floyd's bitters and the owner of Brooklyn's Grand Army bar 18:45

7M ago18:45

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Send us a text We welcome Damon Boelte, the owner of the award-winning Downtown Brooklyn cocktail bar, Grand Army, as well as the host of the acclaimed radio show, The Speakeasy, which recently won the award for Best Broadcast from Tales of the Cocktail, to talk about cocktail competitions.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Damon Boelte

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Jeff Burkhart and The Truth About Vermouth! 43:39

7M ago43:39

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Send us a text Award winning bartender Jeff "the Barfly" Burkhart joins Mike in the "studio" (his condo) in Novato California, for a chat about The Bizz of restaurants, bartending and Jeff de-mystifies vermouth. Jeff has also written books and is a columnist for various publications, we'll dig deep into all of it! Check out Mike's Instagram for pic…

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Best- Selling Author Jeff Goins -The Art of Being Interesting: How to Succeed as a Writer Without Selling Your Soul 25:15

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Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. His award-winning blog Goinswriter.com has been visited by tens of millions of people, and through his online courses and events, he's taught over 20,000 writers since 2012. Jeff lives outside of Nashville with his family, where they spend …

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Season Five: Jason Sims, managing partner of the new Corner Bar in Mill Valley 16:19

8M ago16:19

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Send us a text We welcome back to the program well-traveled Marin mixologist Jason Sims, who is not only Bungalow 44's longtime managing partner, but now also the managing partner of the newly opened Corner Bar in Mill ValleyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jason Sims

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The Sounds of Harvest (concept of an episode). 35:27

8M ago35:27

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Send us a text Mike takes his microphone to work at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma to capture the "behind the scenes" of a day during harvest season. He talks to the wine-making crew and to Deepak, the Big Boss about the 2024 vintage. He also talks about what's "in his glass". This episode is great with headphones on! $ponsor The Podcast HERE (Many than…

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This Episode is Cursed! 45:32

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Send us a text Mike chats with Dr. Elizabeth Smith...a conversation that had to be rerecorded, and rescheduled twice! Long story, listen to hear it all. Also hear about the travels of Dr. Smith from her Carolinas upbringing to the halls of accademia to the vineyards in California, and on to Croatia. It's quite a journey. Also Nikola Tesla and Dalma…

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Ray Engan: Love to Write But Hate to Sell? Create Comfortable Conversations That Sell Your Book 29:42

9M ago29:42

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Ray Engan: SESSION - Love to Write But Hate to Sell? Create Comfortable Conversations That Sell Your Book Every Year, thousands become first time authors. Every year thousands of books sit in the garages of their authors, waiting for the orders to come through. Today you will walk away with concrete ways to move those books out and bring cash in. T…

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Finding Freedom and Joy in Recovery with Max Nijst: Life and Recovery Coach and Podcast Host 52:00

9M ago52:00

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Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting. Max’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones. Max is a motivational speak…

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Jose Salazar Teacher, Parent, Coach! 48:24

9M ago48:24

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Jose Salazar cares about the youth of Sonoma and Napa Counties. He has a heart for teaching and service and is making a difference in the lives of teens and young adults who may not have father figures to encouarge them. With more than 28 years of experience working with Santa Rosa City Schools, he's basically done it all: elementary, middle school…

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Judy Baker: Book Marketing Mentor and Cancer Survivor 55:14

9M ago55:14

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Judy M. Baker helps authors take the friction out of book marketing and make real money from their books. 2024 is fueled by her renewed commitment to coaching, writing, and creativity. She is planning to publish three books this year. The first is The Book to MoneyMaker RoadMap which is in final edits. Judy is President of Redwood Writers and past …

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Alex Brown, a Humble Farmer (of grapes)... 49:48

9M ago49:48

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Send us a text Back from and unplanned hiatus, Mike chats with his pal Alex, who works with vineyards in the Napa Valley. How's the 2024 vintage looking? Alex will tell us. Also tennis, the "last meal" before the Covid shutdown, the "songs of the summer" and notes on a couple of delicious wines as they swirl, sniff and sip. It's a fun chat! Support…

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Season Five: Alex Tarantino, the new General Manager of the iconic Buckeye Roadhouse 24:20

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Send us a text We chat with Alex Tarantino, the first new GM at the Buckeye Roadhouse in over a quarter century about what it means to take over a legacy restaurant.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Alex Tarantino

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Season Five: Jonas Alt, Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater nightclub 19:41

11M ago19:41

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Send us a text For our first live music venue guest, we welcome Jonas Alt the Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater Nightclub in Mill ValleyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jonas Alt

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Steve Almond NYT Bestselling Author on Imposter Syndrome and Writing for Your Life 31:47

11M ago31:47

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In this episode I chat with NYT Bestselling Author Steve Almond on Imposter Syndrome and Writing for Your Life He will also be a featured presenter at the Redwood Branch of The California Writers Club on July 20, 2024. CWC Members and non members can register here https://www.redwoodwriters.org/, to see Steve in-person or listen to a recording of h…

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Punk Rock and Wine w/Nora T. Murphy! 46:21

11M ago46:21

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Send us a text Nora T. Murphy works down the road at Gundlach-Bundschu (GunBun) and she's been there for seven years. She also hosts a Punk Rock radio show at the community radio station KSVY. Hear the tale of the long and winding road Nora took from suburban Chicago to wine country AND musings about winery life, the decline of the Great American D…

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Season Five: Scott Beattie, cocktail pioneer and bar consultant at Watershed 27:19

12M ago27:19

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Send us a text We welcome Scott Beattie, the author of 2008’s “Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus” and is the man behind the bar programs at Barndiva, Goose and Gander, Spoonbar, Meadowood, and Hog Island in San Francisco, and now Watershed in Mill Valley.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Scott Beattie

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Another Chat With Cara Almberg! 28:26

12M ago28:26

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Send us a text One of Mike's faves returns to the Podcast - Cara Almberg, the *former* Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington. Cara talks about both a change of location AND change of career, she's moved out of the wine business. They also discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, dogs, and Mike's fascination with Instagram Reels. Oh, and Mike talks in a goo…

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Delicia Niami: From Kidnapping and Abuse to Self-Love -A Courageous True Story (Trigger warnings: Drug abuse, sexual abuse, rape, pedophilia, and suicide) 53:54

12M ago53:54

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Delicia Niami is an acclaimed memoirist and LGBTQ+ advocate, whose raw and edgy storytelling has touched the hearts of readers worldwide. Residing in Santa Cruz and an alumna of UCSC, Delicia draws inspiration from her own journey of resilience and empowerment. Through her memoirs, she fearlessly addresses topics such as sexual abuse, trauma recove…

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Brian Fies: Emmy Award-Winning Graphic Novelist Shares Storytelling Secrets 54:04

1y ago54:04

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Brian Fies is a writer and cartoonist who has published four graphic novels including A Fire Story, which is about losing his home in the devastating California wildfires of 2017. He has been nominated for many honors and won a few of them, including the comic industry’s Eisner, Harvey, Lulu and Inkpot awards, the German Deutscher Jugendliteraturpr…

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Summer Books! With Amy Mair. 39:23

1y ago39:23

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Send us a text Mike's pal, and fellow podcast host, Amy Mair checks in with some good summer reads! The two of them also sip some good wines, and get into a serious debate about "listening" to books vs actually reading them the old fashioned way. This is really THE wine podcast that's NOT "all about wine" - but there's plenty of wine, don't worry. …

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Season Five: Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's and the SOUPer Food Kitchen, Part Two 23:13

1y ago23:13

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Send us a text We welcome back Chef Heidi Krahling to talk about keeping hospitality part of the Hospitality Industry.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Heidi Krahling

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Alissa From Down on the Square... 44:37

1y ago44:37

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Send us a text Alissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear abo…

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Aaron Locks, CEO of National Academy of Athletics: Building confidence in kids though youth sports 41:54

1y ago41:54

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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICSTRANSFORMING KIDS LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORTS Join me and the founder and CEO of NAofA, Aaron Locks as we discuss tips for parents, coaches and kids to build confidence in young athletes. For the past four decades, Aaron has been actively working in sports. Aaron is a father, author of The Coach’s Best Friend seri…

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Sean Mattson: Practical Genius & Self-Taught Digital Marketing Expert 56:25

1y ago56:25

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Sean Mattson:Practical Genius & Self-Taught Digital Marketing Expert I've known Sean Mattson nearly all my life. As young hippy kids from West Marin, we were both raised in a different environment. One built on community, cooperation, and resiliency. An evironment that fostered parallel careers for us in food service and eventually corpoate america…

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Season Five: Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's, Part One 17:22

1y ago17:22

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Send us a text Chef Heidi Krahling joins us to talk about giving back to the community with food through the organizations: Great Chefs and Wineries benefiting Lifehouse, Extra Food, and her newest venture SOUPer Kitchen.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Heidi Krahling

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Sean P. Sullivan Checks in From the PNW! 43:38

1y ago43:38

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Send us a text Another visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines…

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"I'm Gonna Start a Hot Sauce Company." Biambu Garrett, Founder of Black Bee Hot Sauce. From Idea to Market. 46:33

1y ago46:33

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"With in two months it went from idea to market!" Hear first-hand what it takes to go from musician to hot sauce manufacturer in two months with only $1,500 in the bank. Inspiration for people of color or anyone else with dreams of owning their own business. We discuss branding, marketing, distribution, and so much more. If you want to be your own …

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Walter Hamlin from Last Bottle Wines! 56:17

1y ago56:17

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Send us a text Mike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has made a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's fir…

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Life Lessons from Moma Joan: Five key takeaways for teens, adults, and single moms 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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Life Lessons from Moma Joan:Five key takeaways for teens, adults, and single moms Joan O'Connor is my mom. She is also a mom to many of my friends, my brothers' friends and played a critical role in shaping who I am today. Join us for an intimate, honest and fun conversation about what it was like for her to raise three boys on her own after my dad…

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Season Five: Johnny Love and Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch Water 14:18

1+ y ago14:18

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Send us a text Legendary SF barman Johnny Love (Metheny) and his partner, Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch Water, join us to talk about their journey to Marin CountyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Johnny Love Duncan Wedderburn