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Send us a text When superstar Rick James passed away in 2004, an autobiography was rushed out to the public. But biographer David Ritz was never satisfied with that edition, and many years later releaed this definitivie edition, GLOW: The Autobiography of Rick James . Cobbled together from numerous letters and diary entries that James had written in prison and after, mixed with stories told by Ritz in James' voice, GLOW tells the story of an impulsive musical prodigy who witnessed the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. We listened to the entirety of James' discography while reading this book, and paired wines we think are perfect to match the book AND James' music! DALLAS' WINE PAIRING: Las Jaras 2024 Slipper Sipper Nouveau - 49% Zinfandel | 33% Carignan | 16% Petite Sirah | 7% Vermentino DAVE'S WINE PAIRING: 2022 The Prisoner Red Blend - Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Read a more robust write up on both wines here: https://vintertainmentstudios.com Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Welcome to...VINTERTAINMENT 47:13

πριν 9 μέρες47:13

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Send us a text Yes, we have a new name! This episode is a recap of who we are, where we came from, where this podcast came from, what this podcast will be going forward, and a shout-out to our favorite eisodes of the past, so you can cherry pick previous episodes before OBVIOUSLY following us into the future. FIND ALL THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE HERE. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Comics: IMMORTAL SERGEANT by Joe Kelly and Ken Nimura 1:00:11

πριν 23 μέρες1:00:11

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Send us a text Joe Kelly is best known for his charater-defining run on DEADPOOL - the movies are heavily based on the comics that bear his name, and no other writer has truly strayed rom Kelly's rendition. He also made a spash with the creator-owned Image Comics series I KILL GIANTS with artist Ken Nimura, which was later made into the feature film of the same name starring Madison Wolfe, Imogen Poots, Zoe Saldana, and directed by Anders Walter, Academy Award winner for best live action short film in 2013 (HELIUM). The duo then came back with IMMORTAL SERGEANT. This is, according to Kelly, a story that took him many years to write. At its core is a personal tale of Kelly's relationship with his own father, who was a lifelong police officer. Accordingly, the comic follows the retirement of Sergeant Jim Sargent, who desperately needs to close one last cold case before he shuffles off into the sunset. But he's going to have to accomplish this while his estranged extended family gathers for both his retirement celebration and his son's birthday. DAVE'S WINE PAIRING 2020 Quintas de Melgaço Super Reserva Sparkling Alvarinho, Vinho Verde DOC If you're in North America, the best place to nab this is from Diniz Cellars , an importer of Portuguese wine who can sell direct to the public! DALLAS' "WINE" PAIRING Samuel Smith's Old Bull Brewery, Tadcaster Oatmeal Stout Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: ROMEO + JULIET (1996) and SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995) 1:09:20

πριν 30 μέρες1:09:20

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Send us a text Happy Valentine's, Galentine's, Broentine's (no, really) Day! Let's celebrate humans loving other humans + the very concept of romance itself, which is a beautiful thing. Today we celebrate by covering our respective fave romantic movies of all time: Dallas: ROMEO + JULIET (1996) Paired with (AI-free search links): 2022 Tres Raices 'Tre' Sangiovese Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Mexico 2018 Bocale Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria, Italy Dave: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995) Paired with (AI-free search links): Otima 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal Atost Aperitiff, California _ _ _ _ _ Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...The Superbowl - with Barefoot's winemaker, JEN WALL 1:01:03

πριν 6 weeks1:01:03

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Send us a text Plus our fave American Football movies and which Barefoot wines we'd pair with them. Watch the Superbowl FOR FREE this year on TUBI Barefoot Wine Website Follow Barefoot and Jen on Instagram: Barefoot IG Jen Wall IG It's our SEASON 2 PREMIERE! So a special episode was called for. We sit down with Barefoot Wine's winemaker, Jen Wall , to discuss how Barefoot became the official wine sponsor of the Superbowl, which Barefoot wines pair with which Sueprbowl party food, and of course we then pair with football movies a well. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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SEASON 1 FINALE: Wine and...Music - Snoop Dogg Presents Christmas in tha Dogghouse (2008) 1:18:55

πριν 13 weeks1:18:55

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Send us a text We try THREE of Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes wines ( Cali Red, Cali Rose, and Cali Gold [sparkling]) and see if they pair with his 2008 Xmas album! Thank you so much for listening to us during our first year alive as a podcast. We'll be back soon-ish in 2025 with a whole new Season 2! Check ya then, and make sure to follow us on Substack and/or the socials below in the interim. Happy holidays and peace, y'all. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: MOON (2009) w/ Jessica Maison 1:32:31

πριν 14 weeks1:32:31

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Send us a text Penultimate (I love that word, I don’t really know why) episode of 2024! Today we tackle the directorial debut of Duncan Jones, son of David Bowie, and his shockingly good use of split screen to make a doppelganger movie like no other with actor Sam Rockwell. We’re joined writer by Jessica Maison , novelist of the PASTIC GIRL Trilogy and graphic novelist of the MARY SHELLEY’S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS line of OGNs . Jessica also wrote and co-directed (alongside her husband) her own doppelganger feature film, MY OWN WORST ENEMY (2012) . It’s available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime or free to borrow/rent on Hoopla ! Jessica's Cocktail and Wine Pairing: Pele’s Wrath (with Mezcal) Phigment Red Blend, Lodi, California (Zinfandel and Merlot, $6.99 Trader Joe's!) Dallas' Wine Pairing: 2021 Ridge “Lytton Springs” Red Blend (Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Cinsault, and Counoise.) Dave's Wine Pairing: Dry Creek Vineyard’s FOUR CLONES VINEYARD Zinfandel Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (1995) 1:06:44

πριν 15 weeks1:06:44

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Send us a text A rare Thanksgiving movie in a sea of Xmas movie porn, this is straight up my all-time fave holiday movie. I saw it in the theater back in 1995, and it has stayed with me all thee years. The second directorial effort by Jodie Foster, starring the insane ensemble cast of Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Geraldine Chapman, Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Cynthia Stevenson, and Steve Guttenberg. We follow a normal American family during a dysfunctional time for three days - the day before, the day of, and the morning after. Way ahead of its time in tackling issues of political divide, LGBTQ+, single motherhood, and more. It was not a box office success, but has since found its very fervent fans. Special thanks to George Nordahl for turning us onto the Limnio grape/wine! You can read all of George's write up and follow him on Substack: georgenordahl.substack.com THE WINES: Dave's Pairing 2020 Limnio Domanie Tatsis, Goumenissa, Macedonia, Greece A wine perfect for holidays meals, but also something a bit different if you're bored with the light whites, pinots, gamays, etc. Dallas' Pairing Sparkling Eggnog made with NV Alexandrie Brut Get the full recipe here! Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Books: BREASTS AND EGGS (2019) by Mieko Kawakami 1:00:04

πριν 16 weeks1:00:04

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Send us a text Today we finally drop the episode covering the winner of our first Substack subscriber poll ! BREASTS AND EGGS is the first novel from award-winning Japanese author Mieko Kawakami to be translated into English (though her other novels have all been translated in the few years since!) Kawakami is a failed J-Pop singer (she released 2 albums during a J-Pop decline) who discovered she loved writing the lyrics more than the music. She turned this into poetry and prose on a blog during the heyday of blogging and drew in 200,000+ reader PER DAY for her writing. THE WINES: Dallas' Pairing: Domaine Ciringa “Fosilni Breg” Sauvignon Blanc, Slovenia Dave's Pairing: 2022 Nonesuch Mencia, Silvaspoon Vineyard, Alta Mesa, California Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...TV: TASKMASTER Series 1 (2015) w/ Mike Shea and Kevin Jospeh 1:25:32

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Send us a text In this episode we tackle the British "comedy panel" show where different celebrities (mostly comedians) compete to accomplish a number of creative tasks in the most outlandish and/or embarassing ways possible. We cover all of the first "Series" (what the Brits call a "season") which ran 6 episodes back in 2015. We're joined by special guests, comic creators MIKE SHEA (Miskatonic High) and KEVIN JOSEPH (Tart) who currently have a crossover between their two books being done as a narrative trading card set! Make sure to check that shit out ! DAVE'S WINE PAIRING: NV Bolney Bubbly Sparkling, Sussex, England Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Muller Thurgau A challenge worthy of the Taskmaster himself - make a wine in Britain that competes on the world stage! Thanks to climate change, this is actually happening, especially with quality sparkling wines. This gorgeous blend comes with all the crisp apple, yeasty brioche notes, and tingling effervescence you'd expect from a top quality sparkler. DALLAS' WINE PAIRING: W&J Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port Amber, golden tawny color. An excellent bouquet, with a characteristic "nutty" character, such as almonds, and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port pairs extremely well with vanilla ice cream or crème brulee. Serve slightly chilled to appreciate the full complexity and sensuous pleasure of this wine. MIKE'S NON-WINE PAIRING: "Suicide" Soda Float aka Dentist's Lament aka The Amputator Speaking of ice cream: something to match both the sweet zaniness of Taskmaster and the same of the comic card crossover between Mike's Miskatonic High and Kevin's TART, the "Suicide" (a name only us asshole Gen X'ers could have come up with) is when you pour a little of every soda at a soda machine into the same cup. Add ice cream. Et voila! Instant health issues. KEVIN'S BEER PAIRING: Black and Tan (Harp's Lager + Guiness, 50/50) Ingredients : Harp pale ale and Guinness stout Preparation : Fill a large Irish pint glass halfway with Harp, then slowly pour Guinness over the back of an upside-down spoon into the glass. The Guinness will settle on top of the Harp due to its lower density. Taste : A good black and tan blends the stout's robust flavor with the pale ale's refreshing taste. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Music: THE CIVIL WARS (2013) w/ Maria Banson - Part 2 1:15:49

πριν 18 weeks1:15:49

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Send us a text Make sure to listen to Part 1 where we discuss the history of the band, the album, and talk about the wines we chose to pair with it! Today, we go track by track through the album to showcase just how lovely every single song is, and what a tragedy it was that the band fell apart in the making of the album. We're joined by San Francisco-based Sommelier and music-trained vocalilst MARIA BANSON , writer of the BRUNELLO BOMBSHELL Substack and podcaster of THE WINE PRESS news. THE WINES: Maria's Wine Pairing: 2019 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe A rush of red berries, raspberries, and red currants is wrapped by a layer of sweet spices. The mouthfeel opens with a gorgeous balance, great energy and refined tannins, and the aftertaste echoes the aromatics with lingering complexity. Dave's Wine Pairing: 2020 Heritage de Saint-Mont Saint Mont An interesting wine from the little known Saint-Mont region, composed of 65% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Courbu and 5% Arrufiac. Pear and crisp green apple with a hint of gunflint. Dallas' Wine Pairing: 2020 Napa Valley Ribolla Gialla, Matthiasson Vineyard The 2021 is available to order direct from the winery, but the 2020 can still be found online at various stores willing to ship! An "orange wine" made in the ancient style of Northern Italy. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Music: THE CIVIL WARS (2013) w/ Maria Banson - Part 1 1:12:21

πριν 18 weeks1:12:21

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Send us a text What a shit shitty week in America, folks. To "celebrate", we're tackling the abulm THE CIVIL WARS by the band The Civil Wars - their second and final album, as they underwent their own civil war in the making of it! While they were not in a romantic relationship, this is nevertheless considered one of the great "breakup" albums alongside Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors" (Stevie Nicks is on record as listening to this album and saying "Oh, that's us.") We're joined by San Francisco-based Sommelier and music-trained vocalilst MARIA BANSON , writer of the BRUNELLO BOMBSHELL Substack and podcaster of THE WINE PRESS news. THE WINES: Maria's Wine Pairing: 2019 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe A rush of red berries, raspberries, and red currants is wrapped by a layer of sweet spices. The mouthfeel opens with a gorgeous balance, great energy and refined tannins, and the aftertaste echoes the aromatics with lingering complexity. Dave's Wine Pairing: 2020 Heritage de Saint-Mont Saint Mont An interesting wine from the little known Saint-Mont region, composed of 65% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Courbu and 5% Arrufiac. Pear and crisp green apple with a hint of gunflint. Dallas' Wine Pairing: 2020 Napa Valley Ribolla Gialla, Matthiasson Vineyard The 2021 is available to order direct from the winery, but the 2020 can still be found online at various stores willing to ship! An "orange wine" made in the ancient style of Northern Italy. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: ELECTION (1999) 1:11:46

πριν 19 weeks1:11:46

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Send us a text Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we tackle the scariest, most terrifying subject matter we could think of: POLITICAL. ELECTIONS. And America's own election is a scant few days away. So let's watch something that's going to make us laugh and feel GOOD. ELECTION is the second feature film by Oscar-winning director/writer Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Holdovers) based on the novel by Tom Perrota and starring Reece Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, Chris Klein, and Jessica Campbell. It was a box office disappointment at the time, but has since gained cult status and Witherspoon's Tracy Flick chararcter has become a pop culture icon. And this was Dallas' very first time seeing it! Original Script with original (alternate) ending Original/Alternate ending from VHS recording THE WINES: Dave's Wine Pairing 2021 Private Property Grenache, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey Country, Central Coast, California Cool climate Grenache, easy to mistake for a Pinot Noir with its lighter color, body, and bracing acidity. If SIDEWAY is director Alexander Payne's Pinot movie, then ELECTION is his cool climate Grenache flick. Raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb, beetroot, sage, salinity, Private Property is the more affordable ($20 - $30/bottle) second label of Caraccioli Cellars (which does Pinot, Gamay, Chardaonnay, for $40 - $100/bottle). Zingy, fresh, a play of birght red fruitiness + acerbicness to match the lively, cutting satire of the film. Dallas' Wine Pairing 2010 Château de Sales, Pomerol, France The 2010 Château de Sales Pomerol is known for its complex flavor profile, featuring subtle notes of red fruits, earth, and spice. This complexity mirrors the intricate plot and character dynamics in "Election," where seemingly simple high school politics reveal deeper, more nuanced themes. The 2010 Pomerol has had time to mature and develop and aged into itself. The film and the wine are elegant and well structured. It’s rich, velvety texture because of the Merlot base make this an excellent pairing for the film with is also extraordinarily smooth. This smoothness pairs well with the film's dark humor and the character of Tracy Flick, whose ambition appears smooth on the surface but hides a more intense core. Both this 2010 and the film have a long, memorable finish. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: WHO'S THERE? (2018) by Mike Pecci and Will Simmons 1:15:42

πριν 20 weeks1:15:42

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Send us a text WHO'S THERE is oe of two films that that aren't available anywhere, but anyone *can* gain access to see them, *IF* they take direct action and DM the director their Top 3 Horror Films, and Top 3 *Demonic* Horror Films. The director is Mike Pecci and you can DM him on Instagram at inlovewiththeprocesspod . DM him your Top 3 Horror films and he''ll send you a link to see "12KM", a film about a drilling team that drills 12 kilometers into the earth and unleashes something horrific. DM him your Top 3 DEMONIC horror films aka any film featuring a demon or demonic possession, and he'll send you a link to see "WHO'S THERE". Something knocks on doors and you DON'T want to find out "who's there". Who doesn't want to share their favorite horror movies with a horror film director? You can also listen to our full podcast episode about Mike and these films, if you want to know more. Get to it and happy horror season, y'all. THE WINES: Dallas' Pairing: Gerard Betrand Trouble xp Red, France Grenache Noir | Syrah A non-filtered, cloudy, organic, vegan wine. The grapes are harvested separately when perfectly ripe, based on grape tastings performed before the harvest. Each grape variety is vinified separately. Some of the Syrah undergoes cold maceration to preserve the integrity of its aromas, whilst the rest of the Syrah and the Grenache grapes go through traditional maceration (de-stemmed harvest). Vinification is temperature controlled (maximum 25°C). The wine is not filtered or clarified, remaining cloudy. It is matured in vats to preserve its fruity aromas. Dave's Pairing: Porto Morgado Ruby (or any Ruby or Late Bottled Vintage [LBV] Port) One of the best ruby port values out there, this authentic Porto from Portugal is only $10.99 at Trader Joe's across the USA. If you don't live near a TJ's, I'd recommend a Ruby or LBV (Late Bottled Vintage) Port from DOW or Sandeman - skip the Taylor Fladgates, their ports are only okay at best. Support the show Our homebase: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios…

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Wine and...Movies: HELLBOY: THE CROOKED MAN (2024) w/ Jon Westoff and Matt Harding 1:28:00

πριν 21 weeks1:28:00