Best Hunter & Butcher Podcasts (2026)

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222 Hunter Gatherer Part 2 - Mother Nature's Butchers Shop 1:01:37

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Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight, we continue our discussion on Hunting for your protein during an SHTF Grid-Down situation. This is a topic seldom discussed within the preparedness world, at least not with any realism or truth. In other words, reality vs fantasy - facts vs hope and …

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Ep. 815: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCVII 41:39

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Max Barta, Sarah Delany Maggie Smith, and Jon Montresor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE: HOW SATANIC PANIC AND FALSE CONFESSIONS HID THE REAL KILLER 41:37

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In 1993, three eight-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Within weeks, three teenagers were arrested and convicted based on a false confession and community hysteria about satanic ritual abuse. But what if the real killer has been hiding in plain sight for thirty years? Join host Carman as we dive deep into the criminal …

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Ep. 814: Photographing Wolf Kills, Underwater Beavers, and Other Impossible Shots 1:59:54

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Steven Rinella talks with Ronan Donovan. Topics discussed: What it means to be a National Geographic Explorer; doing hard shit to get the perfect image; photographing beavers through the ice; when arctic wolves get used to you being around; musk ox kills; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter …

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ALPRs are recording your daily drive (feat. Will Freeman) 35:44

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There’s an entire surveillance network popping up across the United States that has likely already captured your information, all for the non-suspicion of driving a car. Automated License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, are AI-powered cameras that scan and store an image of every single vehicle that passes their view. They are mounted onto street lights, …

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225 Prepper Regrets - Disappointments Fails & Misfires of 2025 56:11

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Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! So, Tonight, we're talking about… Regrets and Disappointments of 2025 And 2025 didn’t pull any punches. It tested our focus… drained our energy… And for a lot of us with prepared lifestyles, it exposed a hard truth that we don’t like hearing… We knew better, …

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Ep. 813: Stolen Elk and the Best Fishing Lures of All Time | MeatEater Radio (Not) Live! 1:10:48

5d ago1:10:48

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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Cory Calkins, and Max Barta talk with Guns and Ammo's David Faubion about a wild confrontation in the field, share a round of Top 3s, chat with MeatEater's own Mark Kenyon about his favorite books for whitetail hunters, and answer listener questions. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Sub…

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Ep. 812: The Best Grub in Texas 1:00:56

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Steven Rinella talks with chef Jesse Griffiths, Janis Putelis, Clay Newcomb, Brent Reaves, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: How everything is from around here; buying truck loads of ingredients in season; eating while podcasting; nilgai and hog hunting and field processing; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve…

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193: 2025 Season Recap 1:37:25

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In this episode, Mike, Kelly, and Garrett close out the season with a few more stories, a look back at some highlights, and some potential hunts for 2026. WSF's Sheep Show 2026 runs January 22 to 24 in Reno, Nevada and registration is now open. Visit wildsheepfoundation.org for full details. The Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo take…

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Ep. 811: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCVI 50:27

7d ago50:27

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Tressa Croaker, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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THE COVINA CHRISTMAS MASSACRE - WHEN SANTA CAME TO KILL 41:31

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THE COVINA CHRISTMAS MASSACRE: When Santa Came to Kill On Christmas Eve 2008, what should have been a joyful family gathering in Covina, California, became one of the most horrific mass murders in American history. When 8-year-old Katrina opened the door to greet Santa Claus, she had no idea she was face-to-face with a killer who would destroy her …

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Ep. 810: The Perfect Country and Western Song 22:24

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Steven Rinella talks with Reid Isbell, Dan Isbell, and Clay Newcomb. Topics discussed: Hosting MeatEater's God's Country podcast; Music Row and where music is made; yet another North vs. South thing; professional song-writing skills; a song about a mule; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter M…

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Ep. 809: The 209 - A Backyard Hunt For An Iowa Giant 1:45:23

9d ago1:45:23

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Steven Rinella talks with Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand. Topics discussed: Iowa's big-buck-killing Auditor of State and what an Auditor actually does; 406 Boneworks; running for Iowa Governor; public servant vs. politician; catching chickens; the Des Moines Urban Buck Program; the story of The 209*; donating wild game to food banks; and more. *The…

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224 WARNING !!! Burn-Out Imminent - Prepper Fatigue is Real 57:14

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Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight, we're talking about exhaustion. The type of tired that sleep doesn't fix. Not tired from splitting firewood or hauling water or putting in the long honest day's work. That kind of tired makes sense. That kind of tiredness comes with purpose and fades…

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Ep. 808: A Costa Rican Immigrant on Hunting In America 1:00:52

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Steven Rinella talks with Pablo Esquivel and Janis Putelis. Topics discussed: Blow guns and sling shots; learning about ballistics; getting whopped as a kid for hunting illegally; cooking everything; when your ma designates your personal fry pan; coming to American; learning and hunting for a long time before getting a deer; and more. Connect with …

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Ep. 807: Dew Claws, Buck Nuts, and Christmas Trees | MeatEater Radio Live! 1:10:42

12d ago1:10:42

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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Ryan Callaghan, and Cory Calkins interview Matt Ross of the National Deer Association about what dew claws tell us about deer, throw a Hot Tip Off, play a round of Meat Poll, chat Christmas trees with Cornell University's Trent Preszler, and take a look at some regrettable tattoos. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podc…

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192: Kicked Out – A Wild Sheep Foundation Podcast (Special Episode) 48:54

7d ago48:54

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In this special episode, Mike introduces the Wild Sheep Foundation's brand new podcast, Kicked Out. Episode Description: When Chelsea drew a coveted Alaska sheep tag, she knew it would require everything—physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this episode, she walks listeners through the full journey: months of preparation, the doubt and determi…

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Ep. 806: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCV 51:59

14d ago51:59

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Austin "Chilly" Chlebora. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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The Sodder Children -The Christmas Eve Case That Makes No Sense 39:35

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On Christmas Eve 1945, five Sodder family members vanished when their West Virginia home burned down, but no remains were ever found, and disturbing evidence suggests kidnapping rather than tragedy. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EKrpt5r8ZU1aqKJRFcf9k?si=beaoa70NQUi_LjeT4n_wjA 🎙️ **EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT:** 🔮 Freaky Folklore: https:…

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Ep. 805: The Condo Butcher, Bison as Wildlife, and Other News 1:37:27

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Steven Rinella talks with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: A snow goose with an underbite; Steve betting on NFL teams because their mascots have grrrr; how dolphins always steal the spotlight; how it's just not "huckle bearer"; the trials and tribulations of butchering elk in an…

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Pig butchering is the next “humanitarian global crisis” (feat. Erin West) 44:13

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This is the story of the world’s worst scam and how it is being used to fuel entire underground economies that have the power to rival nation-states across the globe. This is the story of “pig butchering.” “Pig butchering” is a violent term that is used to describe a growing type of online investment scam that has ruined the lives of countless vict…

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Andrew Calabria - Calabria Family Wines 23:08

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Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Andrew Calabria about the family winery that turns 80 this year, plenty of history and success. @thewineshowaustralia @calabriafamilywines

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Nic Bowen - Howard Park Wines (Margaret River) 21:09

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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Nic Bowen about the successful year that Howard Park has had in 2025. @thewineshowaustralia @howardparkwines

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Joe Caruso - SOMM Wine Store 24:54

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Joe Caruso has a great wine store serving the Gold Coast, it was a great chat with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @sommwinestore

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Hamish Thomson-Best's Wines Great Western 24:04

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Hamish joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to chat about the Australian Christmas icon wine, the Sparkling Shiraz. @thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

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Will Derham-Banks Road (Bellarine Peninsula) 35:29

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Will Derham is a regular contributor to the show and has some great insights. He joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for another great chat. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

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223 TOPS Ultimate Christmas Special Gear Gifts 2025 1:08:57

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Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! … Tonight, we keep it simple stupid for all of our listeners who are still on the fence about what gifts you’ll be giving to the Prepper Survivalist Homesteader in your life for Christmas this year. Ya know, we do this every year before Christmas, and it stil…

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Ep. 804: Santa (!) and the World Record Rock Skipper | MeatEater Radio Live! 1:13:50

19d ago1:13:50

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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Seth Morris, and Randall Williams don their Christmas Spirit in hopes of a visit from St. Nick, interview Kurt Steiner, who holds the record for most consecutive skips with a single rock throw, and bring back some Gear Talk. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Po…

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Ep. 803: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCIV 35:08

21d ago35:08

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Nate Mason, Maggie Smith, Cory Calkins, Tressa Croaker, and Laura Mascari. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is Jack the Ripper Finally Identified? The Aaron Kosminski DNA Evidence Explained 38:03

19d ago38:03

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BREAKING: Jack the Ripper SOLVED? New DNA Evidence Points to Aaron Kosminski After 137 Years For over a century, Jack the Ripper's identity remained one of history's greatest mysteries. Five women brutally murdered in Victorian London's Whitechapel district. A killer who vanished into the fog. Countless suspects, endless theories, but no definitive…

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191: Jesse Zeman – Grizzly Bears in BC 42:51

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Jesse Zeman from the BC Wildlife Federation to talk through the history of the grizzly bear hunt in British Columbia, why the ban came into place, and how things have changed on the landscape since 2017. Jesse shares what he is hearing from communities across the province, the rise in human bear conflicts, the r…

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Ep. 802: The Life And Death of Jim Harrison 1:33:59

23d ago1:33:59

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Steven Rinella talks with author Todd Goddard. Topics discussed: The first literary biography of Jim Harrison, Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, A Writer's Life; a brilliant writer and a person full of flaws; blinded as a kid in one eye; a fly fishing snob who hated snobs; how writing poetry would lift Jim out of depression; respecting nature and not h…

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Brett Butcher - Soumah Wines (Yarra Valley) 32:23

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Brett Butcher chats with Simon Nash about his winery Soumah in Gruyere in the Yarra Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @soumahwines

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Shawn Kalleske - Laughing Jack Wines (Barossa) 31:08

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Simon Nash is joined by Shawn Kalleske and we hear about the history and direction of this winery. @thewineshowaustralia @laughingjackwines

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Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley) 19:00

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A favourite of the show Nat Pizzini joins Simon Nash to announce some new initiatives from her family winery in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

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Ep. 801: Extinct Elk, Meat Processing, and the Latest News | MeatEater Radio Live! 1:20:45

27d ago1:20:45

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Hosts Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, and Randall Williams catch up with Jim Heffelfinger about all things elk subspecies, put on their chaps for a news roundup, chat with butcher Anna Borgman about the meat processing she does at Chaos Farms, and pit two listeners head-to-head in a Hot Tip Off. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Networ…

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190: Maddie Richards – Kicked Out 48:51

21d ago48:51

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Maddie Richards from the Wild Sheep Foundation to talk about Kicked Out, WSF's new podcast that highlights stories from the WSF's Sheep Show 2026 runs January 22 to 24 in Reno, Nevada and registration is now open. Visit wildsheepfoundation.org for full details. The Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Exp…

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Ep. 800: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCIII 35:23

29d ago35:23

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Nate Mason, Cory Calkins, Alyssa Smith, Logan Dove, and Sarah Delany. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Walker Family Murders (1959) - Florida’s Unsolved Christmas Killings 38:10

28d ago38:10

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On December 19, 1959, Christine's brother Daniel made a horrifying discovery that would haunt him forever—his sister, her husband Cliff, and their two young children had been brutally murdered in their rural Florida farmhouse. Christmas presents lay wrapped in the attic, never to be opened. Holiday carols the children had been learning would never …

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Ep. 799: Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, and the Booze-Fueled Bender that Ended at OK Corral 2:18:11

1M ago2:18:11

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Steven Rinella talks with author Mark Lee Gardner, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Mark Lee Gardner's brand new book: Brothers of the Gun: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and a Reckoning in Tombstone; having a deep love for estate sales and rare books; insights into cowboy hats; being the author of…

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Air fryer app caught asking for voice data (re-air) 27:33

25d ago27:33

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It’s often said online that if a product is free, you’re the product, but what if that bargain was no longer true? What if, depending on the device you paid hard-earned money for, you still became a product yourself, to be measured, anonymized, collated, shared, or sold, often away from view? In 2024, a consumer rights group out of the UK teased th…

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Nick Ryan - Wine Writer (Top 100 wines) 10:07

26d ago10:07

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Nick joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for a chat about the recently released Top100 Wines in the Australian newspaper and website. A great resource for us all to get across. @thewineshowaustralia @nickryanwine

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Joanne Heggie & Gerardo Di Iorio - DiVino 25:58

26d ago25:58

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Joanne and Gerardo have a business that provides a region in a box to immerse ourselves in the wine, the food and the music. An event program around Australia and their small tour wine region trips take groups on some amazing local experiences in Italy and France. @thewineshowaustralia @divinocomau

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Bruce Tyrrell - Tyrrell's (Hunter Valley) 23:58

26d ago23:58

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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with an industry legend, Bruce Tyrrell. @thewineshowaustralia @tyrrellswines

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Kate Lawton - Zero Hour Prosecco (Joval Wines) 18:39

26d ago18:39

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Kate chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about a new offering in the Zero wine category called Zero Hour. This is a really good expression of no alcohol wine. The chat about the low-no alc category was really interesting. @thewineshowaustralia

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One Shot: SIKTC A Monster Hunter Walks into a Bar 1:32:41

1M ago1:32:41

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Bubb, Bianca, and Amanda review a one shot of Something is Killing the Children that originally printed in Hello Darkness. We love this series, and James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera still have not let us down. Check out the link to our socials for our panel of the week video as well as our Discord where you can come hang out with us. https://l…