Best River Butcher Podcasts (2025)

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The Black Widow Of Durham 1:00:48

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The Condemnation Of Mary Ann Cotton Jump to the Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 462 is the tale of the wicked Mary Ann Cotton, one of Victorian Britain's most prolific serial killers, exploiting the era's poverty and the new industrial life insurance market for financial gain. Using arsenic, her crimes were camouflaged by high mortality rates, a…

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Joe Caruso - SOMM Wine Store 24:54

12d ago24:54

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

12d ago35:29

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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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Andrew Calabria - Calabria Family Wines 23:08

12d ago23:08

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

12d ago24:04

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

12d ago21:09

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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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Face to Face [8] 47:46

19d ago47:46

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The investigation leads to the doorstep of a compelling person of interest. Confronted face to face with the mountains of circumstantial evidence, he opens up during a revealing sit down interview with Matt and the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV

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Machine Guns And Mules 1:15:58

16d ago1:15:58

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The Barrow Gang’s Bloody Rampage Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 460 tells the brutal story of two young lovers and their gang as they escalate from small-time robbery to a bloody, two-year crime spree across the Southwest. With an arsenal of machine guns and other deadly weapons, they left a trail of dead lawmen and merchants in a d…

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Something Horrible Has Happened In Hawaii 1:36:40

19d ago1:36:40

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Kahahawai Shot In The Heart Jump to the Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 93 takes you to the island paradise of Hawaii, not yet a state in 1932 when the wife of a naval officer stationed there is allegedly raped and beaten by four natives. A few months later, her mother, her husband and two of his enlisted men face a jury under the counsel of the…

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The Blond Butcher Trunk Murder 1:18:27

18d ago1:18:27

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The Escapes and Escapades of Winnie Ruth Judd Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 90 begins in the fall of 1931 when a Phoenix resident shows up in a Los Angeles train depot trying to claim three trunks that she had shipped there. The clerks wouldn’t let her take the trunks because of the foul odor emanating from them. Winnie Ruth Judd s…

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

19d ago31:08

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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

19d ago19:00

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

19d ago32:23

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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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Bonus Episode: Lake Wales Ridge Fire Fest 46:33

21d ago46:33

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Last month I had the incredible pleasure of not only attending the inaugural Lake Wales Ridge Fire Festival, but sitting down on stage with three leaders in local, state, and regional fire management efforts to learn more about what they do and why the role of fire is important to the story of protecting and connecting wild Florida. It was a great …

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The Purcell Nicotine Poison Puzzle 1:16:58

21d ago1:16:58

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Or, Death of a Composer Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 86 involves the body of a songwriter and real estate speculator found tied to a chair with an expression of surprise frozen on his dead face and suspicions of suicide. - Wait. What? - Suicide tied to a chair? - The evidence is so jumbled, police are at a loss to explain, but the…

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George Harsh's Great Escape 54:45

25d ago54:45

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From Thrill Slayer To War Hero Jump To The AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 459 unlocks the bizarre, true tale of George Harsh, the Oglethorpe "Thrill Slayer," and his partner Richard Gallogly. Bored rich kids trade philosophy for a Colt .45 and a rash of robberies that turn fatal. Harsh's journey spirals from university to death row, then from c…

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Poison In The Pepper Box 1:12:33

24d ago1:12:33

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The Trial Of Louise Vermilya Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 80. Although Louise Vermilya of Chicago was never convicted of a crime, history lays around 10 deaths at her door, mostly family members and suitors. She did go to trial once, and we’ll take a pretty close look at the drama, including a suicide attempt, that led up to her a…

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Bald Knobbers 1:38:13

26d ago1:38:13

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Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition For this remastered edition, I’ve dug deep into the vault and combined Episodes 7 and 77, both regarding post-Civil War vigilante action in the Ozark Mountains. The Giant Vigilante Captain Nat Kinney Episode 7. Captain Nat Kinney was a large man, both in stature and reputation, and both seemed to grow to mythi…

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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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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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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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The Butcher [6] 30:11

1M ago30:11

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As the sprawling investigation reaches its peak, the killer strikes again. Another young woman is found brutally murdered and dismembered — the first killing since the original discoveries. In an unexpected turn of events, Belgian police are approached by the FBI, who suspect that the Butcher of Mons may have ties to the United States. See omnystud…

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Trail Of The Red Ax 59:39

28d ago59:39

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The Villisca Ax Murders Mystery Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 69 starts with a brutal ax murder that scandalized the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa, about 2,000 souls in the summer of 1912, when a family of six and two young visitors were killed in their beds by an assailant wielding a long-handled ax, the family’s own tool, which wa…

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Inside The Dalton Gang Part Three 59:04

1M ago59:04

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The End Begins At Coffeyville Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 458 concludes our three part exploration of the infamous Dalton Gang. With the law breathing down their necks and increasing the guards on trains, the gang needs to find a new way to raise money to finance an exile to South America. In desperation they attempt a double ban…

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Torture At The Chicken Ranch 42:23

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The Awful Crimes of the Northcott Family A missing boy returns from a cross country walkabout, but the mother says it's not him. Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 episodes from the dusty vault, plus content not available anywhe…

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Special Ep: One Last Cringe (with Reshma Gopaldas) 49:22

1M ago49:22

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Reshma has some final advice: trust the aunties.For our final episode, we welcome back our very first guest, Reshma Gopaldas, for one last glorious cringe featuring the viral, no-nonsense wisdom of her Indian mom and auntie.We also announced the launch of Cringewatchers.com, home to the full archive of past episodes. Topic Discussed:Auntie wisdom, …

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Massacre At The Love Bungalow 49:02

1M ago49:02

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Seven Dead at Taliesin Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition In Episode 46, we relive a somewhat famous crime involving the noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the night that his apparently crazed butler -- yes, the butler did it! -- slaughtered seven people at Wright’s Wisconsin rural home he named Taliesen after the ancient Welsh poet, and bu…

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David MacDougal - Lambs Valley Wines (Hunter Valley, NSW) 22:51

1M ago22:51

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Situated in the northern part of the Hunter Valley is Lambs Valley. David is making beautiful wines at his winery. His Amber Gris is an absolute must for any wine lover. His Sparkling, Chardonnay and Shiraz are definitely worth a taste as well! @thewineshowaustralia @lambsvalleywines

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Richard Bate - Karatta Wines (Robe, SA) 24:12

1M ago24:12

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Jill Upton gets Richard back on the show to talk about his label, Karatta Wines. With a focus on this tiny region as a wonderful weekend destination, Robe is a must visit for all wine (and seafood!) lovers. Stock up on his sparkling Shiraz for Christmas morning :) @thewineshowaustralia @karattawines

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Paul Gordon - Leconfield Wines (Coonawarra, SA) 23:26

1M ago23:26

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A well-known name in the industry, Paul has been with Leconfield for many years and is famous for making outstanding Merlot and Cabs from the region, including a sensational Cab Franc. His Bordeaux blend with a touch of Riesling is his avant-garde wine that is also a must try. @thewineshowaustralia @leconfieldwines…

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Jane Richards - Eight at the Gate (Wrattonbully, SA) 25:12

1M ago25:12

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Jill Upton talks to Jane Richards about the story behind Eight at the Gate wines in Wrattonbully and the sensational wines they are producing. We also catch a glimpse of what Christmas Day looks like in the family. Definitely a table you would want to join! @thewineshowaustralia @eightatthegate

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Ryan Young: Lead Explorer & Founder, Rising Tide Explorers 1:21:42

1M ago1:21:42

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In this episode of Florida Uncut, Mason sits down with Ryan Young, founder and Lead Explorer of Rising Tide Explorers, an ecotourism company based in Naples, FL. Back in 2016 Ryan and his group of biologist friends (including his future wife, Jeannine) realized that there were no certification, education, training, or experience requirements needed…

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The Wrong Man [5] 34:24

1M ago34:24

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When a fourth murdered woman is identified, pressure on investigators reaches a breaking point. A victim’s boyfriend, nicknamed “The Gypsy,” is arrested, giving the public a fleeting sense of relief. But his swift release on weak evidence reignites fear across the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Bloody Benders 50:05

1M ago50:05

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Roadhouse Of No Return Jump To The AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 40 takes a look at the legend of a Kansas family that killed at least 11 visitors to their roadhouse in the early 1870s. They aroused suspicion by choosing as a victim a well-known physician, whose family soon pulled out all stops in a search until they uncovered his body, along …

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Inside Le Monstre (with Dennis Cooper and Matt Graves) 35:13

1M ago35:13

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Host Matt Graves sits down with Dennis Cooper (Culpable) for a wide-open conversation about what it really took to bring this latest season to life. From unpacking the dangers of covering an active serial killer case to spotlighting Europe’s evolving perception of true crime podcasting, Matt and Dennis pull back the curtain, and share unreleased in…

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Inside The Dalton Gang Part Two 56:01

1M ago56:01

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Train Robberies Bring Troubles Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 457 continues a three-episode exploration of the infamous Dalton Gang, who terrorize the Plains states near the end of the nineteenth century. In this episode, the gang strikes it rich with a big haul, and some want to retire, but getting out of the country isn't the piece of cake th…

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Quintuple Executions 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

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The Early Days Of The Electric Chair This is a combination of two early episodes with a common theme. The Shocking Death Of William Kemmler: The First Electric Execution Jump to AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 19. Following the brutal murder of his common law wife Tillie Ziegler in Buffalo, New York, March, 1889, the rough character William Kemm…

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Peter Fraser - Yangarra Estate (McLaren Vale) 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Peter joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash for a great hat about Grenache and how we are embracing the modern style with both hands and how special some of the sites are. @thewineshowaustralia @yangarraestate

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Elenor McIndoe - WSET educator/wine professional 28:34

1M ago28:34

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Elenor McIndoe brings a UK perspective to the wine discussion with Simon Nash and Jill Upton. Already a well acclaimed wine professional Elenor's star is on the rise. @thewineshowaustralia

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Alexey Dumbuaya - Yalumba (Barossa) 17:16

1M ago17:16

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Alexey and Yalumba have accepted the Trophy for Best Grenache in the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards for the Yalumba Vat-11 Grenache 2024, announced at an awards ceremony held on 10 July for the second year in a row. Hear the story as he talks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @yalumbawine…

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The Ten-Spot Murder Plot 55:03

2M ago55:03

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The Fall from Grace and Tragic Murder of the Rev. Gaylord V. Saunders Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 38 tells the sordid tale of a Methodist minister suffering from a midlife crisis and in losing his faith falls into the path of sin and degradation. It gets so bad, that his beleaguered wife offers a young man a $10 bill to find some…

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The River of Hate [4] 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Police realize that a previously unsolved murder was carried out by the same perpetrator. A third victim makes it official; a serial killer is on the loose in Mons. He's been murdering and dismembering women for over 6 months under the noses of authorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Naughty Nellie Bailey: Frontier Temptress 48:11

2M ago48:11

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The Bothamley Murder Mystery Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 37 is the story of an 1883 murder that appeared in newspapers across the country in 1905 as "The Bothamley Murder Mystery" under the byline of Captain Patrick D. Tyrrell, who at that time had retired from a career as a detective in the United States Secret Service. His job …

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Inside The Dalton Gang Part One 56:47

2M ago56:47

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From Law To Outlaw JUMP TO AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION With Deep-Dive Research and Episode Transcripts For Rent-Paying Scoundrels Episode 456 begins a three-episode exploration of the infamous Dalton Gang, who terrorize the Plains states near the end of the nineteenth century. Part One, From Law To Outlaw, tells how Bob Dalton and his brother Gratto…

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Strangled In A Strange City 52:46

2M ago52:46

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The Curious Murder of Mary Ekhart Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 35 goes deep on a case mentioned in my book “The First Celebrity Serial Killer,” as one of the murders Alfred Knapp confessed to. Mary Ekhart, a young woman from Dayton, Ohio, separated from her husband and went to live in Cincinnati, where she had a lead on a job in a…

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The Chinatown Trunk Murder 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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The Awful Death Of Elsie Sigel Jump to the AD-FREE Safe House Edition Episode 33 is the sad tale of Elsie Sigel, a pretty young girl from a prominent New York family, went to work as a missionary in Manhattan’s Chinatown. In the summer of 1909, police found Elsie’s body packed in a trunk in an apartment above a chop suey joint. Hear more stories ab…

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Sez Robinson - Sommelier - Cumulus Inc. 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Sez Robinson and Simon Nash chat about her wine journey and what goes in to curating a restaurant wine list amongst other things. @thewineshowaustralia

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Alex Deane - Meadowbank (Tasmania) 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Alex Deane speaks to Simon Nash about winning the 2025 Jimmy Watson trophy and what it was like bringing it back to Tasmania and Meadowbank. The 2024 Pinot Noir was the winning wine and only the 4th Pinot Noir to win the Trophy. Credit must be given to Peter Dredge @pjdrege who made the wine from grapes coming off this trailblazing vineyard Meadowb…

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Alex Beckett - Marnong Estate (Subury) 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Simon Nash chats with Alex about this hidden gem winery on the North West of Melbourne. The property is impressive and the wines are seeing some serious acclaim to match it. @thewineshowaustralia @marnongestate