Best Gleaner Podcasts (2026)

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Microbreweries, distilleries & cideries 1:24:26

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Grab a glass and settle in. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, this podcast dives into the world of microbreweries, distilleries, and cideries, spotlighting the makers shaping today’s craft beverage scene. We celebrate small producers, regional ingredients, and the communities that support independent craft beverages. Through candid conversations, we uncover …

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6. The Dairy Industry 1:10:53

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From barnyards to boardrooms, the dairy industry in Quebec is evolving fast. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, in this episode, we explore the dairy industry - from prices to trade deals to climate debates, dairy always seems to be in the headlines. But what’s actually true? What’s noise? And what should Canadians really know? We also explore how modern pres…

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5. Cash Crops 56:51

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From seeds to soil to global trade, cash crops are changing - and farmers are growing with them. In this episode of the Farm to Food podcast, we explore the shifting economics, technologies, climate pressures, and market forces shaping today’s cash crop farms. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, in this episode we talk with growers, researchers, and industry l…

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4. Weather & Climate 1:05:32

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Weather has always been one of the biggest variables in farming — too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry — and now, extreme weather events are becoming an even greater challenge. In this episode, we dig into how farmers are coping with and adapting to a changing climate. Host Hugh Maynard sits down with Dr. Hugh Henry, professor at Western University …

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3. Farming for Restaurants 1:12:53

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This week on Farm to Food, we dig into the delicious intersection between farms and restaurants — where collaboration, creativity, and community come together. From growers to chefs, we explore how partnerships shape what ends up on our plates and how they’re helping build a more sustainable future. Hosted by Hugh Maynard, this episode features con…

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Season 3, Epi. 29 – Writing, Heartbreak, and Healing with Eric Kim 49:33

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New York Times food columnist and essayist Eric Kim joins us to discuss his bestselling debut cookbook, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home, and his upcoming collection of personal essays, Spaghetti Junction. A former Digital Manager for The Food Network and Contributing Editor for Saveur, Eric shares the inspirations behind his writing, ex…

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2. Heritage Farming 59:16

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Focusing on the preservation of traditional farming methods, crops, and livestock passed down through generations, this episode features segments on heirloom fruits and vegetables, heritage buildings, antique machinery, and heritage livestock, along with Farmer Phil and news briefs on Quebec’s agri-food sector. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Hugh Maynar…

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1. Fall Harvest 2025 46:13

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The 2025 growing season had farmers across Quebec struggling to deal with weather extremes - a long, wet spring then a record-breaking hot and dry summer. How did it affect humans, plants and animals? We find out. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Farm to Food podcast. We’d like to thank our sponsors for helping bring this initiative t…

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Season 3, Epi. 28 – Urban Gleaners: Fighting Hunger, Feeding Community with Nico Niebes 28:57

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Nico Niebes, executive director of Urban Gleaners, joins us to talk about the organization’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger here in Portland. This dynamic nonprofit rescues fresh, unsold food from farms, grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, and caterers, and redistributes it to more than 8,500 families every week. Nico shares insig…

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Season 3, Epi. 27 – Timeless Italian Summer with Chef Cathy Whims 28:54

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Chef Cathy Whims of Nostrana joins us to discuss her debut cookbook, The Italian Summer Kitchen: Timeless Recipes for La Dolce Vita. A six-time James Beard Awards Best Chef Northwest nominee, Cathy shares her journey from Portland’s Genoa to Nostrana, and how her culinary experiences in Italy inspired her to create a cookbook that celebrates the si…

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Season 2, Epi 26 - Chef/Owner Garrett Benedict of Portland Restaurant G-Love, and Cocktail Bar, Love Shack | Food People Are the Best People 28:35

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Chef/Owner Garrett Benedict has created two of Portland's most aesthetically pleasing dining experiences with his produce-focused restaurant, G-Love, and cocktail bar, Love Shack. Looks aside, the food and drinks are as delicious and thoughtfully prepared as they are photo-worthy.

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Season 2, Epi. 25 - Alanna Keifer, Marine Biologist & Educator Shares Why We Should All be Eating More Seaweed | Food People Are the Best People 29:08

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Alanna Keifer knows a lot about about seaweed and kelp. When she's not leading intertidal tours and workshops on the Oregon coast with Shifting Tides, or celebrating local seafood and sea veggies with Winter Waters, she's growing and touting the benefits of dulse seaweed -- one of the most sustainable foods in the world. Follow Judiaann on Instagra…

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Season 2, Epi. 24 - Cy Cain of Straightaway Cocktails on Why Batch Cocktails Can Make Your Life Better 30:05

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After years of bootlegging for friends, Cy Cain and Casey Richwine knew there must be a better way to enjoy cocktails at home without all the fuss and heavy lifting. In 2018, they co-founded Straightaway, makers of premium ready-to-sip cocktails, and the rest is history. Their bottled and canned cocktails have gone on to win the most prestigious sp…

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Season 2, Epi. 23 - Chef Becky McGrath / Burgerville 28:18

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Host Judiaann Woo speaks with Chef Rebekah "Becky" McGrath, Executive Chef of Burgerville – the Pacific Northwest's favorite quick-serve burger spot famous for its use of local, high-quality, seasonal ingredients. Loved by generations in the PNW, their famous Walla Walla onion rings, strawberry shortcake, and other seasonal menu items have such a l…

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Season 2, Epi. 22 - Brooke Jackson-Glidden from EaterPDX to Portland Monthly 28:21

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From a young age, Brooke Jackson-Glidden always knew she wanted to be a food writer. She achieved that goal as a James Beard Award-winning journalist and the editor of Eater PDX, Portland's online guide to the city's dining scene. She recently landed a plum position as the editor-in-chief of Portland Monthly, the city's premier monthly magazine. Ho…

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Season 2, Epi. 21 - Guest host Bill Oakley interviews podcast host Judiaann Woo to kick off the new season! 37:13

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After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back! Guest host, influencer, and food personality, Bill Oakley ("The Gordan Ramsey of Fast Food” and former head writer/co-producer of “The Simpsons”) interviews podcast host Judiaann Woo for a little “get to know our host” session as we kick off Season 2 featuring more great conversations with some of the best peopl…

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10. Irish music in the Chateauguay Valley with Patricia Mageean Martin, Kathleen Hackett Mueller and Callan Forrester 27:58

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In this, the final episode of the inaugural season of The Gleaner podcast, Callan Forrester speaks to Patricia Mageean Martin and Kathleen Hackett Mueller about Irish music in the Chateauguay Valley and the upcoming Irish Music afternoon to be held on March 16. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local content, please visit our web…

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9. Undertaking the family business: The history of the Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils Funeral Home with Jacques Montpetit, Claudie Remillard, and Sarah Rennie 37:32

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In this, the ninth episode of this season of The Gleaner Podcast, Sarah Rennie speaks to Jacques Montpetit and Claudie Remillard of the Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils Funeral Home about the 70-year history of their family business. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local content, please visit our website at www.the-gleaner.com.…

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8. Two centuries of curling in Riverfield with Scott Templeton and Callan Forrester 20:15

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In this, the eighth episode of The Gleaner Podcast, The Gleaner's Callan Forrester speaks to Scott Templeton about the long history of the Riverfield Curling Club. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local content, please visit our website at www.the-gleaner.com.By The Gleaner Team

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7. A half-century of the Ormstown Saracens with Dave Hardy, Phylicia Brunette and Sarah Rennie 21:32

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In this, the seventh episode of the first season of The Gleaner Podcast, Sarah Rennie is joined by Dave Hardy and Phylicia Brunette to look back at the history of the Ormstown Saracens Rugby Club, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local content, please visit our website at www.the-g…

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6. The WI's vitality in the Valley with Linda Janes and Chantal Hortop 25:32

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In this, the sixth episode of The Gleaner Podcast, Chantal Hortop speaks to Linda Janes, who has long led the Chateauguay Huntingdon County Women's Institute and has recently become the president of the organization for the province of Quebec. She speaks about how strong the organization remains in the Valley, and some of the history of the organiz…

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5. Environmental activism in the Chateauguay Valley with Holly Dressel and Sarah Rennie 29:25

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In this, the fifth episode in this season of The Gleaner Podcast, The Gleaner's Sarah Rennie speaks to Holly Dressel about the legacy of environmental activism in the Valley and the ways in which residents of the area have stood up against projects that threatened the land and water around them. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other …

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4. Filing a family history with Murray McEwen and Callan Forrester 19:24

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In this, the fourth episode in this season of The Gleaner Podcast, Callan Forrester speaks to Murray McEwen, who put into motion a project documenting the history of the McEwen family in Ormstown. The documentary was presented at a family reunion in 2023, and Callan speaks to Mr McEwen about the process and the family. To learn more about The Glean…

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3. The keepers of history in the Chateauguay Valley with Ken Dolphin, Carolyn Cameron, Connie McClintock, Myrna Paquette, and Chantal Hortop 30:35

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In this, the third episode of The Gleaner Podcast, Chantal Hortop speaks to those who help to run two of the historical societies in the Chateauguay Valley. From the Chateauguay Valley Historical Society, you'll hear from Ken Dolphin, Carolyn Cameron and Connie McClintock; and then Myrna Paquette of Archives Hemmingford will speak about that organi…

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2. A century of farming on Covey Hill with Garth Waddell, Oscar Maynard and Chantal Hortop 35:04

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In the second episode of The Gleaner Podcast, we will listen in on a conversation between two gentlemen who spent nearly a century living and farming on Covey Hill. Garth Waddell and Oscar Maynard share some of their memories and a lot of laughter in this interview with Chantal Hortop. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local cont…

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1. The Nutcracker in the Chateauguay Valley with Neva Shelton and Erika Rosenbaum 35:52

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Join us for the inaugural episode of The Gleaner podcast! In this episode, Erika Rosenbaum will be speaking to Neva Shelton of École de Danse Neva Shelton about the history of The Nutcracker as a ballet production in the Chateauguay Valley and beyond. To learn more about The Gleaner, or to explore other local content, please visit our website at ww…

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The Gleaner Podcast – Trailer 0:59

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Exciting things are coming in December – The Gleaner’s brand new podcast will be launched in the coming weeks! While The Gleaner has always been the voice for the Chateauguay Valley, we wanted to offer a medium that would let you actually hear those voices. You may know that the newspaper is celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2023, so even as we …

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Episode #243 -- The Gleaners and I 57:07

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The Immortals go to France and pick up all the food you didn't want to eat, you monsters. Also they watch Agnes Varda's The Gleaners and I.

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Episode #242 -- Jeanne Dielman 23, quai du Commerce 108 Bruxelles 58:36

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The Immortals are settling in for one of the longest films they've covered. Also, possibly one of the best. They look at the feminist masterpiece Jeanne Dielman 23, quai du Commerce 108 Bruxelles. (There will be a spoiler warning when they talk about the ending.)

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Episode #241 -- The Palm Beach Story 47:31

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Keep an eye on the pitcher because we got a screwball this week! The gang watches the delightful Preston Strurges comedy, The Palm Beach Story.

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Episode #240 -- My Cousin Vinny / Forbidden Planet 1:25:41

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It's time for Sarah's bonus pick! She chose one of her all time favorite movies and gives the co-hosts a little law education as she talks about why My Cousin Vinny got so many things right. Then they watch The Tempest in space!

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Episode #239 -- Killer of Sheep 49:26

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It's not the easiest film to find, but it's worth it. The Immortals review a groundbreaking piece of American cinema, Charles Burnett's Killer of Sheep.

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Episode #238 -- The Lady Vanishes 45:52

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Where did she go? Where did we go?! Regardless, we are back to talk about an early Hitchcock thriller that he made before coming to America.

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Episode #237 -- The Shining 57:13

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What else could Episode 237 be? The Immortals have always been in the Overlook. They go deep into the Stanley Kubrick beloved adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel. One of the hosts even say this may be their favorite film! And perhaps not the host you think....(You only have four guesses.) Next episode was actually recorded recently!…

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Episode #236 -- Limite 39:32

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In an episode that was clearly recorded last fall, Sarah, Austin and Pedro get into what the fans have been demanding. A long lost Brazilian short film! Turns out, it's actually really interesting but also quite distancing. The downloads for this episode are going to be insane.

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Episode #235 -- Glory 57:36

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Austin continues his editing backlog with the Immortals looking at the Civil War film, Glory. It is about a group of black soldiers so of course it stars Matthew Broderick. Also Pedro talks about the 2021 Music Box of Horrors.

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Episode #234 -- The Lavender Hill Mob 38:05

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Austin catches up on his editing backlog with this fun episode where the gang talk about the charming British heist movie, The Lavender Hill Mob!

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Episode #233 -- Funny Games 54:02

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Don't believe the title! The Immortals watch the upsetting Michael Haneke film Funny Games. (The original, not the American remake). They spoil the whole movie as they discuss whether Haneke's thesis still applies today and if the movie can work without it.

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Episode #232 -- The Wicker Man 48:33

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No bees in this one! The Immortals go to a weird British isle and encounter The Wicker Man. No spoilers for the first half of the conversation and we warn you when we talk about the ending. (Watch it first! It's only 88 minutes!)

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Episode #231 -- Blazing Saddles 50:30

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Pardon while we post this episode. The Immortals look at the 1974 Mel Brooks classic, Blazing Saddles. And two of them hadn't seen it before! And they didn't know it was co-written by a black writer until halfway through their first viewing!

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Season 1, Epi. 20 - Cooking (and Life) Lessons for Kids and Families with Little Sous 56:41

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Little Sous turns the kitchen into a place where families connect, and kids learn to become creative, confident cooks. Themed, monthly subscription kits include lessons, recipes, food science and art projects, culture and kid-safe tools. The company’s first imprint, Teen Kitchen Takeover (foundations in cooking for teens) is launching this November…

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Episode #230 -- Dumbo / In the Loop 1:01:20

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In the circus we have Dumbo and in the political circus we have dummies. The Immortals watch the 1942 Disney classic as well as one of Austin's favorite movies, 2009's In the Loop. It's not just because The Doctor swears up a storm in it, but it helps. Note -- Something went wrong with the Chicago audio and we apologize for the lesser quality. J.C.…

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Season 1, Epi. 19 - Everyone's Welcome at Chef Gregory Gourdet's Table 50:18

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The beloved Top Chef star revolutionizes healthy eating in his groundbreaking cookbook "Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health" -- the ultimate guide to cooking globally inspired dishes free of gluten, soy, legumes, and grains that are so delicious you won't notice the difference. Subscribe on all podcast apps, rate & review on iTunes a…

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Season 1, Epi. 18 - Sustainable Seafood with Lyf Gildersleeve of Flying Fish Company 1:03:46

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As a second generation fishmonger with a background in aquaculture, Lyf Gildersleeve of Flying Fish Company in Portland, Oregon has made it his mission to only source the highest quality local, seasonal, sustainably harvested seafood available in the market because in doing so, he believes this is the best solution for our environment, the coastal …

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Episode #229 -- Farewell My Concubine 45:28

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The Immortals stay with Gong Li films from the early 90s with the Palm d'Or winning film, Farewell My Concubine.

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We'll Be Back Next Week! 0:40

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New episode next Thursday! Subscribe on all podcast apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media @judiaann and @eddpoddnet. Presented by the Eat Drink Dine Podcast Network.By Judiaann Woo

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Episode #228 -- Raise the Red Lantern 40:10

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The Immortals watch one of the most acclaimed films of the 90s, the Zhang Yimou film about a woman who becomes a rich man's fourth wife.

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Episode #227 -- The Lord of the Rings 1:57:28

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Finally a movie everyone has heard of! For whatever reason, the book has The Lord of the Rings trilogy as one entry and we try to do it justice. Thankfully....we're big fans.

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Season 1, Epi. 17 - The Spice of Life with Sarah Marshall of Marshall's Haute Sauce 53:52

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In the competitive world of hot sauces, Sarah Marshall's small batch, handcrafted, made with local ingredients, hot sauces stand out from the pack. Marshall's Haute Sauce brings the heat but also celebrates the farmers and community of Portland and beyond. Subscribe on all podcast apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on socia…

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Season 1, Epi. 16 - Sambal and Missing Singapore with Holly Ong of Sibeiho 58:03

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Sambal chili sauce just might be the thing you never knew you were missing until you try it. Use it as a condiment or as a ingredient in all sort of unexpected dishes. You don't have to be from Singapore to appreciate the versatility and flavor pow of sambal. Subscribe on all podcast apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on so…