Best Rob Martini Podcasts (2025)

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Melania Battiston – Retsina, the role of the sommelier and New Zealand Chardonnay 43:45

3h ago43:45

43:45

This week, Barbara speaks to Melania Battiston, Wine Director at Cornus restaurant. With a bottle of New Zealand Chardonnay, they discuss the surprisingly simple science of food and wine pairing, Melania’s passion for introducing new people to wine and why you should always be honest with a sommelier. Featured bottle: 2016 Kumeu River, Hunting Hill…

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Engaged in Battle: The Breastplate 57:20

2d ago57:20

57:20

By Rob Martini

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'Cheers' & Art of the 'Norm!' Entrance 7:51

6d ago7:51

7:51

If a joke falls flat, you’ve got two options: fiddle with the set-up or adjust the punchline. That’s comedy writing 101 — unless you had George Wendt. As Norm on Cheers, George’s timing, presence and even just how he walked into the bar got a laugh. But Norm was a lovable loser, while George was just plain lovable. And for writers like Rob, lucky e…

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Robin Gill – Bees, natural wines and simple, seasonal dining 40:58

7d ago40:58

40:58

In this episode, Barbara is joined by chef and restaurateur Robin Gill. Together, they discuss Robin’s passion for local and seasonal ingredients, particularly at his vibrant restaurant, Darby’s. They also explore the natural wine movement, the vivacity of Italy’s wines and cuisine and why beekeeping isn’t such a buzz if you haven’t got the know-ho…

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Episode 124: Understanding Spirits, with WSET’s Rob McCaughey 30:32

7d ago30:32

30:32

Distilled spirits form the foundation of our favorite cocktails. But beyond simple differences like bourbon vs. scotch or gin vs. vodka, many bartenders and drinkers may only have a cursory knowledge of the deeper details. The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) is a global educational organization that aims to make such deeper, detailed knowledg…

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Engaging in Battle: The Belt 46:29

9d ago46:29

46:29

By Rob Martini

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The Missing Middle-Zone Shows 11:51

16d ago11:51

11:51

The best TV shows are like the best restaurants, says Rob Long: familiar, comforting, and just stylish enough. Not everything needs to be a tasting menu or guilty junk — sometimes you just want a steak, buttered broccoli, baked potato and a laugh. So in this era where prestige and junk reign in both food and TV, Rob asks, where are all the Hillston…

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Alessandro Palazzi – Martinis, lemons and the joy of Vermouth 45:15

15d ago45:15

45:15

In the opening episode of our sixth series, we are joined by Alessandro Palazzi – Head Bartender at Dukes Hotel, No.3 Gin ambassador and veritable maestro of the Martini. Together, he and Barbara discuss the elegance of simplicity in cocktails, the joy of Vermouth and why, in the world of hospitality, we are always learning. Learn more about your a…

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Quantum noise with Daniel Lidar 42:37

18d ago42:37

42:37

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, your host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Dr. Daniel Lidar. Dr. Lidar is a pioneering researcher in quantum computing with over 25 years of experience, currently a professor at the University of Southern California. His work spans quantum algorithms, error correction, and quantum advantage, with significant co…

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Engaged in Battle: The Enemy 56:50

16d ago56:50

56:50

By Rob Martini

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My ER Trip to Grey's Anatomy: Gen Z 10:47

23d ago10:47

10:47

This week, Rob wakes up spinning — literally — and ends up in the ER being evaluated by what appears to be the cast of Grey’s Anatomy: Gen Z. It wasn’t a stroke (spoiler), just vertigo, but that doesn’t stop Rob from noticing these physicians seemed to behave a little too much like TV doctors from ER, House or Chicago Hope — all of which gave Rob h…

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Episode 123: Martini Meditations With Robert Simonson 26:03

21d ago26:03

26:03

In order to understand what the Martini is, it’s important to know what the Martini was. Our contributing editor Robert Simonson (publisher of The Mix newsletter and author of The Martini Cocktail) joins us for this episode to explore the Martini’s evolution since its inception, and to consider the Martini’s role in modern cocktail culture. Radio I…

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Quantum creativity with James Wootton 34:27

25d ago34:27

34:27

In this episode, Sebastian Hassinger welcomes back James Wootton, now Chief Science Officer at Moth Quantum, for a fascinating conversation about quantum computing's role in creative applications. This is a return visit from James, having appeared on episode 2, this time to talk about his exciting new role. Previously at IBM Quantum, James has been…

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Spirit-Filled Slaves & Masters 59:23

23d ago59:23

59:23

By Rob Martini

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The Trickery of Tariffs & Incentives 10:01

29d ago10:01

10:01

As President Trump involves himself in showbiz finances, Rob Long raises the problem of what happens when government gets involved in Hollywood spreadsheets: Everyone above the line gets a raise because A. money is fungible; and B. greed. And below the line? Taxpayers in whatever state is offering cash-back goodies end up paying for second season s…

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How to Live With Jesus 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

By Robin Smyth

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Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems with Anna Grassellino 26:44

1M ago26:44

26:44

Introduction: In this milestone 50th episode of The New Quantum Era, your host Sebastian Hassinger welcomes Dr. Anna Grassellino, a leading figure in quantum information science and the director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center at Fermilab, or SQMS. Dr. Grassellino discusses the center’s mission to advance quantum computi…

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Upfronts, Auspices & Half-Truths 11:51

1M ago11:51

11:51

Time was when networks would land a major star, with the next step finding a writer with “auspices” — an industry term for somebody proven, with a hit show already on air. The only issue? Those successful writers often couldn’t write. In spite of that, those series sometimes became massive hits. Which is why Rob Long wants to keep optimism alive. A…

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Episode 122: That Martini Magic, with Natasha Bahrami, Trevor Easter, and Abigail Gullo 48:07

1M ago48:07

48:07

The most celebrated cocktail of the 20th century is finding fresh fans today, as bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts around the world discover the Martini’s magic. Our May/June 2025 issue digs into the Martini’s details. For this episode, we’re joined by three veteran bartenders and bar owners, who share their Martini experience and their insight: …

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Quantum control with Yonatan Cohen 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Introduction In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, host Sebastian Hassinger delves into an insightful conversation with Yonatan Cohen, CTO and co-founder of Quantum Machines. As a pioneer in quantum control systems, Quantum Machines is at the forefront of tackling the critical challenges of scaling quantum computing, and they also provide…

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The Leakiest Business 11:06

1M ago11:06

11:06

Like Rob Long’s old Subaru, show business is leaky and can emit a toxic cloud — but it works. That is, until Silicon Valley strides in and tries to plug up the holes with things like “ad-free offerings” and an “all-inclusive monthly price”. What the tech overlords don’t get, though: It’s all those wires and oil and grime that keep the engine runnin…

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Christianity's Non-Negotiables 43:31

2M ago43:31

43:31

By Rob Martini

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Just Buy It. Just Say Yes 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

No matter how successful you are, the pitching never ends. Even the most seasoned TV creator has been known to melt down in front of their G-Wagon when they can’t land a greenlight: “Why don’t they just say yes?” Silicon Valley tech giants thought they could disrupt the “terrible business” of entertainment — less buying and selling, more ownership …

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Episode 121: The NA Beer Boom, with Joshua M. Bernstein 21:24

2M ago21:24

21:24

Alcohol-free beer still occupies a small part of the overall market, but as we cover in our March/April 2025 issue, brewers big and small are increasingly focusing their expertise and modern techniques on making NA beers that can compete with traditional beers in flavor, style, and overall appeal. For this episode, Imbibecontributing editor Joshua …

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Qolab Emerges from Stealth Mode with John Martinis 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

Welcome to episode 48 of The New Quantum Era podcast! Another episode recorded at the APS Global Summit in March, today's special guest is true quantum pioneer, John Martinis, co-founder and CTO of QoLab, a superconducting qubit company seeking to build a million qubit device. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the strategic shifts, coll…

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The Rock that Makes Men Stumble 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

By Rob Martini

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The Bezos Divide 11:45

2M ago11:45

11:45

There are two keys to making money in showbiz: make a hit, and make it easy to watch and find. In other words, make the experience more like shopping on Amazon. Easy is why kids are on YouTube, Rob Long is watching The Gilded Age in TikTok snippets and why Amazon makes being online a seamless experience — except on Prime Video. Transcript here. For…

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Prosecutors and Judge on Trial 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

By Barry Arnold

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Megaquop with John Preskill and Rob Schoelkopf 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, your host Sebastian Hassinger interviews two of the field's most well-known figures, John Preskill and Rob Schoelkopf, about the transition of quantum computing into a new phase that John is calling "megaquop," which stands for "a million quantum operations." Our conversation delves into what this new…

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Episode 120: Margarita Time, with Caroline Pardilla 15:14

2M ago15:14

15:14

For decades, the Margarita has reigned as a champion of the cocktail world. For this episode, we explore the many facets of this classic drink and the way it’s inspiring bartenders around the world with Margarita Time!author (and Imbibe digital content editor) Caroline Pardilla. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we…

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No Footnotes on God's Headstones 47:05

2M ago47:05

47:05

By Barry Arnold

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Quantum memories with Steve Girvin 37:21

2M ago37:21

37:21

In this episode of The New Quantum Era podcast, host Sebastian Hassinger speaks with Steve Girvin, professor of physics at Yale University, about quantum memory - a critical but often overlooked component of quantum computing architecture. This episode was created with support from the American Physical Society and Quantum Circuits, Inc. Episode Hi…

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Let’s Hold an IP Swap Meet 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

Rob Long recently sold all the old junk from his house: airplane bottles of Dutch gin, a Yemeni incense burner, asparagus tongs and two boxes of computer cables, naturally. Refreshed and ready to begin a new chapter, Rob thinks studios need a similar garage sale with each other’s libraries. Offer up titles, make some swap deals — and reset the whol…

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Loving 'order' instead of money 40:55

2M ago40:55

40:55

By Rick Brownell

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Fluxonium Qubits with Will Oliver 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger interviews Professor Will Oliver from MIT about the advancements in fluxonium qubits. The discussion delves into the unique features of fluxonium qubits compared to traditional transmon qubits, highlighting their potential for high fidelity operations and scalability. Oliver shares in…

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The Lineman TikTok TV Show 10:08

3M ago10:08

10:08

Languages other than English have special words for special situations (looking at you Germany and your fingerspitzenfühl). Now, Rob Long proposes a new local lexicon to help capture this particular moment now in the industry, a place where schadenfreude is giving way to another, strange new feeling: Hope for even someone else’s show, any show, to …

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Episode 119: The Past and Future of Irish Whiskey, with Mark McLaughlin 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

Irish whiskey has been experiencing dramatic growth and evolution over the past 15 years. Mark McLaughlin, director of Irish whiskey for The Dead Rabbit in New York City, joins us for this episode to break down the major categories of Irish whiskey, and to share insight into the many flavorful ways Irish whiskey’s future is unfolding. Radio Imbibe …

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Spirit-Filled Husbands.2 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

By Rob Martini

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Ep 161 Amber Bonney (The Edison Agency) & Andrew Ashton (Aa Design) 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

This episode, listen in as Aa Design Studio Creative Director, Andrew Ashton sits down to chat with Amber Bonney, founder of The Edison Agency. They dive deep into the world of fast-moving consumer goods, and Amber speaks candidly about her experience with neurodiversity and how it’s impacted her working life.…

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A Priest Walks Into a Pitch Meeting... 8:42

3M ago8:42

8:42

Mid-life, Rob Long has gone back to school. Princeton Theological Seminary has been a nice timeout from Hollywood — no profanity, shouting or the pressure to wrap up every meeting with a joke. But Rob is not ditching Hollywood. Instead he ponders bridging the secular and ecclesiastical divide by showing up to his next meeting in a priest’s collar t…

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Spirit-Filled Husbands.1 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

By Rob Martini

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Quantum imaginary time evolution with Zoe Holmes 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

Professor Zoe Holmes from EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, discusses her work on quantum imaginary time evolution and variational techniques for near-term quantum computers. With a background from Imperial College London and Oxford, Holmes explores the limits of what can be achieved with NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) devices. Key topics cov…

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Episode 118: Understanding Irish Whiskey, with Sean Muldoon and Jillian Vose 24:23

3M ago24:23

24:23

Irish whiskey has been one of the biggest-growing categories in the spirits world in recent years, with a flurry of new distillery openings in Ireland and an ever-increasing range of options available to curious drinkers. For this episode, we talk about the modern growth and evolution of Irish whiskey, and the best ways to drink it and mix it in co…

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Spirit-Filled Wives 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

By Rob Martini

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James Bond's New Corporate Suit 12:50

3M ago12:50

12:50

Brand extensions? Prequel? Janet Bond?? Rob Long bets meetings at Amazon are underway with those bullet points in a PowerPoint now that the franchise has been wrested away from its legendarily impossible owners, the Broccolis. Corporate-controlled and obligated by fiduciary responsibility, 007 has secured the plot of his next adventure: shaking eve…

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Obtaining Wisdom 45:07

3M ago45:07

45:07

By Rick Brownell

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Informationally complete measurement and dual-rail qubits with Guillermo García-Pérez and Sean Weinberg 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

Welcome to another episode of The New Quantum Era, where we delve into the cutting-edge developments in quantum computing. with your host, Sebastian Hassinger. Today, we have a unique episode featuring representatives from two companies collaborating on groundbreaking quantum algorithms and hardware. Joining us are Sean Weinberg, Director of Quantu…

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Episode 117: Coffee Talk, with Morgan Eckroth 22:05

4M ago22:05

22:05

Start searching online for creative coffee drinks, and you’ll quickly come across the work of Morgan Eckroth, one of this year’s Imbibe 75 People to Watch. Based in Portland, Oregon, Eckroth is an award-winning barista who took a love of coffee online via an immensely popular series of videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. For this episode, we …