Explore every episode of the podcast Pour Decision Podcast
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| Big Reds and Beef Jerky (and more!) | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:59:03 | |
Join co-hosts Joshua and Andrea as they reveal how they did on the WSET Level One exam and pair wine from three continents with food from the snack aisle of the local grocery store and the stove top. Episode Wine List:
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(Pro-Tip: nobody actually knows what Blue Raspberry is...) Notes: the show is in no way affiliated with any of the brands, organizations, people or activities mentioned unless explicitly referenced as such. All audio is acquired through Audio Hero or original foley. | |||
| Red or White with Doritos? | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:55:56 | |
In our introductory episode, co-hosts Joshua and Andrea discuss their adventures studying for the WSET Level 1 Wine Award, try wines from Maker, Beringer, Wrath and more...with pairings of Doritos, Flaming Hot Cheetos, hot dogs, sweet potato fries (the fancy cross-cut kind ), chicken and zucchini meatballs and five count-em-five flavors of gummy bears. Pro-tip: Flaming Hot Cheetos are definitely a pour decision... Notes: the show is in no way affiliated with any of the brands, organizations, people or activities mentioned unless explicitly referenced as such. All audio is acquired through Audio Hero or original foley. | |||
| Unholy Communion | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:55:58 | |
It’s just a week after Easter, so we’re grabbing some left-over Peeps and other picnic foods along with wines that may or may not be earmarked for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Welcome to the Unholy Communion episode!! Wines Burrell School 2023 Field Trip Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) The Velvet Devil 2022 Merlot (Washington) King David Sacramental Sweet Red (unconsecrated) (NV) Manischewitz Concord Grape (NV) Pairing food Pink Peeps Cadbury Crème Eggs Marshmallow Bunnies, Chicks & Eggs Carrs Rosemary Crackers Cheezits Chicken in a Biskit Ritz Deviled Eggs Peggy’s Plate: Scallop Salad. strawberries and whipped cream Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites. | |||
| Sliders and Chocolate Bunny Ears, Oh My! | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:59:18 | |
Episode Notes We’ve survived the Ides of March just in time to record our episode with a few days left in the month. But can we survive cold dino nuggies and chocolate bunny torture? Oh, the HUMANITY! Wines
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Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites. | |||
| Wine Tasting is Like a Box of Chocolates | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
Episode Notes We’re recording during the month of all things sweet and cute, and using that as an excuse to try a variety of sweet wines and ports, including the infamous “trauma bottle” that’s been lurking in Joshua’s cellar for nearly 30 years. Experience the drama!!! Wines
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Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley. | |||
| Boxed Wine and Bags O'Snacks | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:58:04 | |
Box Wine and Bags of Snacks Episode Notes It’s 2025 and time to get down to business. Joshua and Andrea share updates about their WSET journey, Andrea’s world travels and how the podcast is now “tri continental” while pairing boxed wine and bagged snacks, with a side of college flashbacks and Olive Garden memories. Wines
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Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley. | |||
| Hawkins Cheezies and Champagne and Caviar and... | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:54:58 | |
Episode Notes It’s the festive season so in episode five we push the limit and go to five bottles of bubbles! Five very different wines, hitting the major bubble regions of Europe and our very own Barefoot from…well…all over the place. Peggy’s Plate was an amazing crab melt, shout out to her and to the original recipe from Sigona’s, our just-around-the-corner open-all-year farmer’s market. And shout out to Gary at K&L Wine Merchants for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm! So pour out a glass, sit back and enjoy the show! Oh and tell your friends! We’d love to hit that 250 download mark by NEXT Christmas Wines La Vostra Prosecco Rondel Brut Cava Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvée Alexandre Le Brun Champagne “Tradition” Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne Pairing food Smoked Oysters Caviar and Ricotta on Ritz Crackers Hawkins Cheezies Kraft Mac & Cheese Strawberries Random german cookies Peggy’s Plate: Crab Melt Sandwiches Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley. | |||
| Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Along with Persimmons and Turkey Balls... | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:57:53 | |
Show Notes Wines
Paired with Takis, rice candy, persimmon crumble, Cauli Puffs, turkey stuffing balls, several cheeses and more! As we move into the Holiday season here in the US, Joshua and Andrea take a side trip to France with a white burgundy, a couple of brand-new bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau and a Pinot Noir. The parings range from Alpine cheeses to Japanese candy, Mexican snacks, exotic Salinas California cauliflower puffs, and OH, CANADA! Special festive Peggy plates feature persimmons from the front yard of Studio 558 and Turkey Balls! | |||
| Wines are Sweet, so Trick or Treat! | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:56:01 | |
In this Halloween episode, Joshua and Andrea reach into the candy bowl to pair a selection of sweet wines with trick or treat candy, the mystery plate is a delishuss Chicken Tikka Masala and the winning pairings are kinda a surprise to everyone. Wines Wagner Finger Lakes Riesling Eisswein 2021 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2015 Premier Cru Picchetti Port (NV) Graveyard Deliverance 2017 Pairings Halloween Candy Chicken Tikka Masala
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