Best Scott Crouch Podcasts (2025)

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Wines of Lisboa with Libby Brodie on Food Pairings

17h ago

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Libby and Chris taste four wines from Lisboa and suggest food pairings for each, thinking about Portuguese cuisine and dishes to serve with them.

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DataRepublican’s Mission: Uncovering Government Fraud to Save the Country with Determination 41:39

5d ago41:39

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A Note from James: My main issue going into this conversation was simple: is there really that much fraud and waste in government? How does it happen, and who benefits? I approached this from a place of curiosity, not cynicism. And then I found DataRepublican. She’s built systems to track government spending, flagged insane misuse of funds, and all…

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Episode 241: The Creative Process with Rob Bell 46:23

4d ago46:23

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How to Succeed with Zero Qualifications 1:04:31

9d ago1:04:31

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A Note from James: So I gave a little talk at the Full Stack Business Builder Conference. Basically, a conference for entrepreneurs, VCs, technologists, aspiring entrepreneurs. It was more of a Q&A, where the moderator, Peter Satton, asked me questions, but also took questions from the audience. A big concern for many people was, what if I have no …

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Wines of Lisboa with Libby Brodie

7d ago

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Lisboa is the largest wine region in Portugal, stretching 130km along the Atlantic coast. We explore the region with Libby Brodie, ambassador for Wines of Lisboa, sponsors of this episode.

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I got a 65-Year Jail Sentence. Then this happened... | Damon West's Story 1:32:12

12d ago1:32:12

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A Note from James: Oh my gosh. This guy was thrown in jail for 65 years—and he deserved it. You'll hear about his crimes and misdemeanors. He started as a superstar quarterback, high school and college hero turned meth addict, and eventually became a hardcore RICO gang criminal. Sentenced to essentially life in prison, Damon's story is genuinely on…

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How to Write Your Own Best-Selling Autobiography: Part 2 – Crafting Your Life Story with Impact 44:31

17d ago44:31

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Notes from James: I don’t care if you’ve never written a word before—if you’ve lived, you have a story worth telling. The people who write the most impactful books aren’t the most famous or the best trained. They’re the ones who tell the truth with clarity and heart. In this episode, I show you how to do exactly that. You’ll learn how to structure …

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Why You Should Write Your Autobiography (Part 1): Unveiling Your Unique Story 48:44

19d ago48:44

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Notes from James: Here’s the truth: if my great-great-great grandfather had written anything—just 10 pages about his daily life—I’d treasure it like gold. And I promise, your great-grandkids will feel the same about your story. You don’t need to be a celebrity to write something that matters. You just need to be honest. Whether you're sharing how y…

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Will Downey from Aus Trade on the Wine Trade

22d ago

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Aus Trade supports Australian wine producers seeking to enter the UK and Ireland by matching them with importers and distributors. We speak to Will Downey to find out more about their activities.

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Tariffs Are Freaking Everyone Out—Here’s Why I’m Not Losing Sleep 43:16

26d ago43:16

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A Note from James: I can't think of anything more boring to talk about than tariffs, but right now, I can't think of anything more interesting either. Tariffs are dominating the news, stock markets are crashing, and everyone is scared. Are tariffs good or bad? Is Trump wrecking the economy or saving it? I'm going to address these questions, looking…

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The Ultimate Guide to Smarter Living: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins 1:17:18

1M ago1:17:18

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A Note from James: Jay, remind me, I've gotta send this episode to my kids because I cannot believe what that guy just told us. Chris Hutchins, he has the "All the Hacks" podcast and so many interesting things at his website, allthehacks.com. But I don't like the word life hack. A lot of that stuff is just BS. But this was legit—from buying gold ba…

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The Crouch Valley with Chris Buckley of VineWorks

30d ago

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The Crouch Valley in Essex with its unique microclimate is gaining a reputation for high quality still Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chris Buckley tells us more about this up-and-coming wine region.

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Discover Sahil Bloom's Secrets: How to Transform Your Life with 5 Types of Wealth 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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A Note from James: Sahil Bloom is one of probably the wisest people I've had on the podcast. Young guy just wrote the book, The Five Types of Wealth, and he's talking about time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and of course, financial wealth. He’s developed content and techniques he's shared in his newsletter and on Twitter, …

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Good to Great Hospitality Training with Stephen Waters from Watershed

1M ago

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In our second interview with Stephen Waters we take a look at the different programmes that Watershed runs for hospitality professionals.

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"Nomadic Matt" Kepnes on Traveling the World for $75 a Day 58:02

1M ago58:02

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A Note from James: Is it possible to travel around the world, live around the world, do remote work anywhere you want, and spend just $75 a day or less? When I was younger, I wish I'd tried this. Back then, you probably could have done it for even less, maybe $30 a day! Today's guest, Matt Kepnes—better known as Nomadic Matt—has spent decades trave…

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Hospitality training with Stephen Waters of Watershed

1M ago

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This week we take a look at hospitality management development courses offered by the Watershed Group with founder Stephen Waters.

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Infiltrating Hate: The Secret World of the FBI undercover | Scott Payne 1:13:33

2M ago1:13:33

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A Note from James: As you listen to this episode, ask yourself: would you do what my guest Scott Payne did for 28 years? He’s a retired undercover FBI agent who spent nearly three decades infiltrating some of the most dangerous groups in America—white supremacist organizations, outlaw biker gangs, and domestic terror cells. His new book, Code Name:…

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Pests and Diseases in Vineyards with Chris Buckley

2M ago

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Pests and disease are challenging for grape growers, and the UK's wet and humid climate especially so. Chris Buckley gives us a birds eye view of measures to protect the vines.

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Being Authentic as F*ck with Sun Yi 1:51:08

2M ago1:51:08

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A Note from James I had such a great conversation with my good friend, Sun Yi on his podcast, called Authentic as F*ck, and I felt like I had to say the full name of the podcast because I wanna be authentic. Authenticity is complex, and being yourself isn't always straightforward. With friends, I'm different than when giving a talk or doing a podca…

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Beer vs Wine Similarities and Differences with Jamie Percival

2M ago

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Ever thought how wine compares to beer, in terms of the beverage itself or the industry? We ask our beer educator Jamie Percival to bring us up to speed on the similarities and differences between the two.

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The Truth about Tariffs: The Ultimate Guide to Busting Inflation Myths 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Notes from James: I’ve been seeing a ton of misinformation lately about tariffs and inflation, so I had to set the record straight. People assume tariffs drive prices up across the board, but that’s just not how economics works. Inflation happens when money is printed, not when certain goods have price adjustments due to trade policies. I explain w…

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WSET Beer Courses with Jamie Percival

2M ago

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This episode we're branching out to explore beer, find out about the WSET's new qualification that ThirtyFifty is teaching with beer expert and sommelier Jamie Percival

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How The US can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and get rid of personal income taxes 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Notes from James: What if I told you that we could eliminate the IRS, get rid of personal income taxes completely, and still keep the government funded? Sounds impossible, right? Well, not only is it possible, but historical precedent shows it has been done before. I know what you’re thinking—this sounds insane. But bear with me. The IRS collects $…

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Is Fort Knox Empty!? | News You Might Have Missed 31:17

2M ago31:17

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A note from James: I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought this up made me wonder—why does the U.S. still hold onto all that gold when our money isn’t backed by it anymore?…

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Chris Buckley on Changes in UK Viticulture

2M ago

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In this second episode, we delve into the changes that are happening in the UK viticulture scene with Chris Buckley of VineWorks.

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From Dreamer to Doer: Who Better Than You? Movie Producer, Will Packer on How to Build Success and Resilience in life. 51:29

3M ago51:29

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A Note from James: Who's better than you? That's the book written by Will Packer, who has been producing some of my favorite movies since he was practically a teenager. He produced Straight Outta Compton, he produced Girls Trip with former podcast guest Tiffany Haddish starring in it, and he's produced a ton of other movies against impossible odds.…

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How Anyone Can Make Their First Million, James Altucher on My First Exit 1:13:09

3M ago1:13:09

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A Note from James: You know what drives me crazy? When people say, "I have to build a personal brand." Usually, when something has a brand, like Coca-Cola, you think of a tasty, satisfying drink on a hot day. But really, a brand is a lie—it's the difference between perception and reality. Coca-Cola is just a sugary brown drink that's unhealthy for …

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Chris Buckley on Vine Works and Contract growing in the UK

3M ago

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The first in a series on contract growing and vineyard management in the UK with Chris Buckley on Vine Works.

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Peter Diamandis: How to Harness the Power of Mindset in The Longevity Guidebook 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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A Note from James: I've done about a dozen podcasts in the past few years about anti-aging and longevity—how to live to be 10,000 years old or whatever. Some great episodes with Brian Johnson (who spends $2 million a year trying to reverse his aging), David Sinclair (author of Lifespan and one of the top scientists researching aging), and even Tony…

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Quantum Computing 101 with Nicolas Alexandre Roussy Newton & Gavin Brennen 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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A Note from James: "I have been dying to understand quantum computing. And listen, I majored in computer science. I went to graduate school for computer science. I was a computer scientist for many years. I’ve taken apart and put together conventional computers. But for a long time, I kept reading articles about quantum computing, and it’s like mag…

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Ranking U.S. Presidents: Who Truly Deserves the Top Spot? 57:47

3M ago57:47

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A Note from James: So we have a brand new president of the United States, and of course, everyone has their opinion about whether President Trump has been good or bad, will be good and bad. Everyone has their opinion about Biden, Obama, and so on. But what makes someone a good president? What makes someone a bad president? Obviously, we want our pr…

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Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot 43:51

4M ago43:51

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A Note from James: Probably no president has fascinated this country and our history as much as John F. Kennedy, JFK. Everyone who lived through it remembers where they were when JFK was assassinated. He's considered the golden boy of American politics. But I didn't know this amazing conspiracy that was happening right before JFK took office. Best-…

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Smuggling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Roger Reaves' Journey Through Perilous Adventures 1:30:31

4M ago1:30:31

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A Note from James: So, I’m out rock climbing, but I really wanted to take a moment to introduce today’s guest: Roger Reaves. This guy is unbelievable. He’s arguably the biggest drug smuggler in history, having worked with Pablo Escobar and others through the '70s, '80s, and even into the '90s. Roger’s life is like something out of a movie—he spent …

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Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Strategic Necessity or Wild Idea 24:35

4M ago24:35

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A Note from James: "Couldn't believe it was possible. I thought the reality show of Election 2024 could not be beat, but it turns out that was just season one, and season two is incredible. Right now, I don't know whether this is insane or the smartest thing possible. So we're going to figure this out right now. Trump just announced that he wants t…

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How Fiverr Revolutionized the Gig Economy: Insights from CEO Micha Kaufman 49:29

4M ago49:29

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A Note from James: The world's completely changing. Young people, including my five kids, are no longer planning on that one-job, one-career trajectory where you start at General Motors or Procter & Gamble and retire 45 years later with a gold watch. Instead, they’re hustling. They're building side hustles, working from home, and finding ways to ma…

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Scribe Media's Resurrection: How Eric Jorgenson Revived a Publishing Giant 55:07

5M ago55:07

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Episode Description: Eric Jorgenson’s story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is leading it into a promising future. Eric shares the inner workings of the acquisition, the lessons lea…

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RootWave eWeeder with Andrew Diprose

5M ago

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RootWaves electric weed control system is revolutionising vineyard management with a chemical-free, soil-friendly solution. The device uses high-frequency electricity to kill weeds from the inside out, both above and below ground.

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Jim Rickards: Will AI Destroy the World? 48:54

5M ago48:54

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A Note from James: Money GPT. I mean, we've all heard about the incredible potential of AI, and I’ve shared my optimism about its future in many episodes. But today, we have Jim Rickards back on the show, and he’s here to offer a more skeptical perspective. You might remember our earlier discussion where Jim laid out a masterclass on the economy, i…

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The Vintners Company with Ian Harris MBE

5M ago

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Get the inside track on the Vintners Company with Ian Harris MBE. The livery company dates back 660 years and is very much thriving today in its support of the wine industry.

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Codie Sanchez on How to Become a Main Street Millionaire: The Secrets to Profiting from 'Boring' Businesses 1:49:45

5M ago1:49:45

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A Note from James: If my kids asked me, "What is the one podcast we should listen to to create financial security, wealth, whatever?"—this is the one I’d recommend. Codie Sanchez is so smart, thoughtful about business, and open about her journey to success, including the failures she's overcome. Her book, Main Street Millionaire, highlights how the…

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Hospitality Training with Sam Harrison Part 2

5M ago

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Another look behind the scenes, this time looking into training and packages that Sam typically provides his staff to develop their roles within the restaurants.

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Inside the Global Chess Revolution with Peter Doggers 1:13:47

5M ago1:13:47

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A Note from James:"Over a billion people play chess. Even if you're not into it, think about this: two armies on a board, going to war. It's the game of kings, and back in the day, kings played chess to strategize without any bloodshed. Although, if you've ever lost a chess game, you might feel like someone just wiped you off the board. I've been t…

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Crypto's Next Big Thing: How Bitcoin and Meme Coins Disrupt and Define New Financial Landscapes with Omid Malekan 1:27:34

5M ago1:27:34

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A Note from James:"Oh my gosh, so many things going on with Bitcoin. Let me just summarize it. Obviously, Gary Gensler resigning is huge for Bitcoin. He was the head of the SEC, and this is the end of a regulatory cloud over crypto. Another major development is the proposal for Bitcoin to be included in U.S. strategic reserves. If the U.S. starts b…

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Hospitality Training with Sam Harrison Part 1

5M ago

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We go behind the scenes with Sam Harrison owner of Sams Riverside restaurants and cafes in West London to find out how they train and develop their staff.

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How Iran Shapes Global Politics : Behind the enemy lines with Ken Timmerman 1:06:27

6M ago1:06:27

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A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 4…

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Neville Abraham on Hospitality Training Part 2

6M ago

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A new food and beverage course for the hospitality industry will provide vital training for front of house house staff.

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Jim Rickards: Will Trump Save the Economy and Drain the Swamp? 1:07:45

6M ago1:07:45

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A Note from James: Oh my gosh. I always feel like my IQ goes up when I talk to Jim Rickards. He has so much knowledge about so many things, but particularly, he's been there, done that when it comes to all things in the economy. Some of his stories about what he's personally seen and done are tied to some of the most famous events in the economy ov…

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Neville Abraham on Hospitality Training Part 1

6M ago

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Renowned restaurateur Neville Abraham has 50 years experience in hospitality, he shares insights into the restaurant scene and training for careers in hospitality.

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How to legally 'Cheat' in The Presidential Election 41:23

6M ago41:23

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A Note from James:"So in a few hours, as I am saying this. The election of 2024 will begin. I'm doing this podcast on Monday evening, and I wanted to address a couple of important issues that people don't seem to know about in terms of how a presidential election in the United States works. And in particular, there are a couple of loopholes where I…

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Grafting Vines with Sam Doncaster Part 3

6M ago

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We've heard how vines are grafted onto root stocks and now its time to be planted in the ground. Sam Doncaster concludes our series on grafting vines.

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