Classy Little Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsEvery #WineWednesday, the Classy Little Podcast brings you a different topic in a fun show filled with history, fun facts, games, off-beat trivia and anecdotes, all while enjoying wine and cheese. We don't take ourselves too seriously, and neither should you.
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Cheers to Endings and New Beginnings
November 02, 2016 09:00 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBHi everyone, This is Emily from the Classy Little Podcast. I wanted to apologize for ending the podcast so abruptly after a very long hiatus. Thank you to all our listeners and supporters -- it was really an amazing year of podcasting we’ll never forget. Anyway, you can still catch James on the Unskippable podcast with my husband Mark, where they review one new album every episode and make each other listen to an old favorite without skipping it. You can find information at UnskippablePo...
Cheers to Swimming | Evolution of Swimwear, Sharks, Diana Nyad (CLP - Ep. 48)
July 12, 2016 18:34 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBFor wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodcast.com/subscribe. Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook This episode's wine: Gazela Vinho Verde from Portugal This episode's cheese: Marco Polo Peppercorn Cheese For extras, including bonus content, visit the show notes for this episode at classylittlepodcast.com/48. Find more great podcasts on Twitte...
Cheers to the Circus | P.T. Barnum, Drunk Elephants, Hartford Circus Fire (CLP - Ep. 47)
July 06, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWe're celebrating P.T. Barnum's birthday this week in an episode featuring the history (and name) of the infamous circus theme music, a history of P.T. Barnum, the Hartford Circus Fire, stories of elephants in the circus, and circus lingo. For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodcast.com/subscribe. Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook This episode's...
Cheers to Paper | Attracting Cats, The Office, Toilet Paper History (CLP - Ep. 46)
June 29, 2016 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBHappy one-year anniversary to us! If you've been there since the beginning -- when we were using Rock Band mics and didn't know what we were doing, or if you're new to the show, cheers to YOU! Thank you, dear listeners, for a fantastic year! We're celebrating by talking about the traditional gift of paper this week. For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodc...
Cheers to Ice Cream | History of Frozen Desserts, Carvel Secrets, Pun Quiz (CLP-Ep. 45)
June 22, 2016 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIt's summer, and we don't know about you, but we feel there's nothing like a nice, cold ice cream on a hot summer day! We raise our glasses (and spoons) to this amazing treat. We even had to pause recording to eat the decadent delicacy! For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodcast.com/subscribe. Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook This episode's wi...
Cheers to Insects | Awesome Ants, Busy Bees, Bugs of Nightmares (CLP-Ep. 44)
June 15, 2016 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBStop right there if you have a delicate stomach. We're talking about creepy, crawly insects this week. And, despite looking for the positive traits of them, we can say with certainty -- nope, some of them can be downright jerks! For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodcast.com/subscribe. Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook This episode's wine: Trem...
Cheers to Architecture | Frank Lloyd Wright, The Brooklyn Bridge, Building FAILS (CLP-Ep. 43)
June 08, 2016 09:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBListen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find out more at classylittlepodcast.com/subscribe. Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. For extras, including bonus content, visit the show notes for this episode at classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/43. Build your knowledge with this episode celebrating architecture in honor of Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday! Learn why blueprints used ...
Cheers to Numbers | Unlucky 13, Rule of Three, Numbers Music Quiz (CLP-Ep. 42)
June 01, 2016 09:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBFor episode 42, we had to do something related to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," but since neither of us had read the book, we decided to raise our glasses to numbers, instead! Aside from 42 being the ultimate answer, we also look at the number 3 in religions, how 30 percent of data begins with the number 1, and why 13 is really just the Jan Brady of numbers. This episode's wine: Bell'Aggio Rosso Dolce This episode's cheese: Trader Joe's Cheddar with Caramelized Onions For win...
Cheers to Scraps | Cats on Ships, Farkle, Sinead O'Connor (CLP-Ep. 41)
May 25, 2016 09:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBWe celebrate James' birthday by raising our glasses to James' favorite meal: scraps! But, instead of leftover food, we decided to go back and use some of our research from past episodes we never got to talk about. This episode's wine: Longitude 2015 White Wine This episode's cheese: Trader Joe's Red Leicester with Chili and Red Bell Pepper For wine deals through our affiliate, wine.com, visit classylittlepodcast.com/wine. Listen and subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music, and find ...
Cheers to Gadgets | Crazy Patents, Inspector Gadget, Planned Obsolescence (CLP-Ep. 40)
May 18, 2016 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBIn honor of our appearance on Home Gadget Geeks on Thursday, we're raising out glasses to gadgets. We learn about patent trolls; some fun facts about everyone's favorite syndicated cartoon, "Inspector Gadget;" and Emily finds out that Planned Obsolescence isn't just a conspiracy theory. This episode's wine: Da Vinci Chianti, 2014 This episode's cheese: Colby Jack Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snap...
Cheers to Guilty Pleasures | The Jerry Springer Show, Psychology of Guilt and Pleasure, Astrology (CLP-Ep. 39)
May 11, 2016 09:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBDon't be ashamed you tuned in this week to hear about our adventure on The Jerry Springer Show (as audience members, not guests), the reason guilt-free foods don't taste as good, or how awful Japanese television can be. And, go ahead, you can do the Jerry chant right along with us! Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook This episode's wine: 19 Crimes 2015 Red Wine, South Eastern...
Cheers to Friendship | Bromances, Famous Frenemies, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (CLP-Ep.38)
May 04, 2016 09:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBEven if you consider yourself anti-social, you can get all the socializing you need in this episode all about the magic of friendship -- and, yes, we talk about MLP:FIM. This episode's wine: Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc 2014, New Zealand This episode's cheese: Cotswold This episode was inspired from a request on Twitter from one of our listeners, Hilary, who asked how James and I met and became friends! The basic answer is we worked together years ago and got along well because we were ...
Cheers to Tabletop Games | Monopoly in World War II, History of the Ouija Board, Scrimish Giveaway (CLP-Ep. 37)
April 28, 2016 18:07 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBGame on! Blow on those dice, spend 30 minutes setting up that elaborate game board, and get ready to raise your glasses to Tabletop games -- either a great way to socialize, or the way to end friendships, as we discover in this episode. All in honor of International Tabletop Day, which is April 30th. Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook! This episode's wine: 2014 Jigsaw Pinot Noir...
Cheers to Marijuana | The History of 420, CBD-Rich Hemp Oil, Reefer Madness (CLP-Ep. 36)
April 20, 2016 08:20 - 1 hour - 47 MBGet an exclusive episode-inspired shirt for a limited time only for only $14. Even though we aren't getting high in this episode, we're still celebrating 420! Sit back, toke up, and let us be your spirit guide through the origins of 420, the science behind marijuana, CBD-rich hemp oil, some famous potheads, and the propaganda surrounding "Reefer Madness." Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitte...
Cheers to Records | Record Store Day, Recording History, Unskippable Podcast (CLP-Ep. 35)
April 13, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBFind us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook Visit classylittlepodcast.com for more! In honor of Record Store Day (and a belated Rex Manning Day), we're talking about vinyl in this episode! You know, those things your parents had in milk crates that now you see hipsters walking around with. Emily also talks to James and her husband about their new podcast, Unskippable! This episode's wine: The Art of the Vintage Rotation 2011 Merlot, Napa, California This episode's cheese: Havarti If you'r...
Cheers to Water | ULLA Giveaway, Health Benefits of Water, Bottled Water Controversy (CLP-Ep. 34)
April 06, 2016 09:00 - 47 minutes - 21.5 MBFind us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook We love our wine and all, but we can't always bring it with us everywhere we go (although, we've tried). This week, we're looking at that other popular beverage of choice, water! Plus, we have a special giveaway for the ULLA - Smart Hydration Reminder! This episode's wine: 90+ Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 53 This episode's cheese: Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Did you know it's actually considered uncouth to drink wine by itself without som...
Cheers to Comedy | with Everyone Has a Podcast (CLP-Ep. 33)
March 30, 2016 09:35 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBFind us at classylittlepodcast.com | Twitter | Facebook Extras, including tons of extras from this episode, can be found at classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/33 No, your podcast-listening device isn't broken. Our cold opening clip will make sense later in the episode. We're joined by Adam and Bryon from Everyone Has a Podcast this week, helping us talk all about comedy. This week's wine: Poggionotte Nero d'Avola from Sicily This week's cheese: Colby Jack We love learning about differen...
Cheers to March Madness | Bracket Building, March Hares, NCAA Controversy (CLP-Ep. 32)
March 23, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBThis isn't just about basketball, although if you've made a bracket, you'll be happy to know you're probably doing better than Emily, who picked her winning team based on a comfy T-shirt. This episode's wine: Hess Select 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa County, California This episode's cheese: Farmhouse English cheddar with Italian truffles (not chocolate truffles) and Wensleydale English Cheese Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook Extras, including bloopers and extras from this ep...
Cheers to Mistakes | Movie Mistakes, Accidental Inventions, Bloopers (CLP-Ep. 31)
March 16, 2016 09:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBHumans are prone to mistakes, but as Bob Ross says, "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents!" Well, unless you count some of the biggest mistakes in history, which we talk about. But we also talk about why making mistakes is actually a good thing, plus we throw in some of our many bloopers you've never heard before. And, thanks to special guests Paul and Wayne from The Countdown: Movies and TV Reviews podcast for giving us the top mistakes made in movies! This episode's wine: 90+ Cella...
Cheers to the Sun | Eclipses, Myths & Legends, The Woman Who Owns the Sun (CLP-Ep. 30)
March 09, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBExcited about the total solar eclipse this week? We are. In fact, we're turning this #WineWednesday into SUN-day, if you get our drift. This episode is all about that big ball of gas we know and love: The Sun! This episode's wine: La Maialina 2014 Chianti, Italy This episode's cheese: Port Wine Cheddar The sun isn't just for putting inspirational quotes over in Instagram photos. We talk about eclipses to celebrate the total solar eclipse on the other side of the world as this episode i...
Cheers to Collections | Hoarders, Weird Collections, Celebrity Collections (CLP-Ep. 29)
March 02, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBEven though Emily and James can't seem to keep a collection of wine before drinking it all, they decided to talk about people who can collect things! Plus, we hear about some of our listeners' collections! This episode's wine: Root:1 Heritage Red This episode's cheese: Sharp white cheddar Even though it seems everyone has a collection of something, James tells us how collecting came from the rich. And how they kept their collections in these things called "cabinets," in case you were unfa...
Cheers to the Oscars | with The Epic Film Guys (CLP-Ep. 28)
February 24, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBWe're joined by Nick and Justin from The Epic Film Guys Podcast for this episode to celebrate the 88th Academy Awards. We talk about Oscar trivia, picks for the winners, how to win an Oscar pool, and more! This episode's wine: Veuve Clicquot, Martini & Rossi Asti, Chateau Frank Célèbre, Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Mango Astronaut Ale This episode's cheese: Domestic Muenster, Montchevré Goat Cheese (again!), President Brie, Aged White Cheddar No need to worry about what you're going to wear -- ...
Cheers to Sleep | Analyzing Dreams, Gods of Sleep, Common Nightmares (CLP-Ep. 27)
February 17, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBPut on your jammies and turn out the lights because this week, we're raising our glasses to the second best thing you can do in bed (the first being drinking wine, of course). We talk about the science of sleep, some historic sleepers, and those who dare to dream in this week's episode. This episode's wine: 2012 Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel Ancient Vine Reserve, California This episode's cheese: Capricho de Cabra & Bucheron (Montchevré) We get worried that James is no longer allowed to buy ...
Cheers to Dating | Valentine's Day History, Tinder, Creepy Romantic Comedies (CLP-Ep. 26)
February 10, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBLooking for a date this Valentine's Day? We're here for you! We offer you wine, cheese, and no obligation to call us the next day. So, stick us in your earbuds and let us whisper sweet nothings into your ears as we serenade you with the history of Valentine's Day, Tinder tips, first-date etiquette and why John Cusack standing outside your house at 5 a.m. is actually kind of creepy. This episode's wine: Weibel Family Peach Flavored Sparkling Wine This episode's cheese: St. Angel Triple Cream...
Cheers to Guys' Night | Super Bowl Trivia, Madden NFL, FREY Review (CLP-Ep. 25)
February 03, 2016 10:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBJames is joined by Emily's husband, Mark, to celebrate Guys Night, and pump us all up for the Super Bowl this weekend. The guys talk about beer, football, video games, and a mysterious triangle. Plus, find out how the man who walked on the fucking moon also became part of one of the greatest bands of all time (according to James). In this episode, we review FREY: Detergent for Men. Get 20 percent off your order at FreyForMen.com by using the coupon code CLASSY20 at checkout! This week's b...
Cheers to Cats | History of Cat Memes, Cat Heroes, Cats: The Musical (CLP-Ep. 24)
January 27, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBIf you can't tell from the squeals of delight, Emily is super excited to finally focus an entire episode on her love for cats! Since we did an episode raising our glasses to dogs last year, we found it only appropriate to give our feline friends some equal love and attention (even if they don't appreciate it). This episode's wine: Casillero del Diablo 2012 Pinot Grigio, Chile This episode's cheese: Roasted Garlic with Tomato & Basil cheese Visit our website, classylittlepodcast.com for m...
Cheers to Glam Rock | David Bowie, Androgynous Fashion, Music History (CLP-Ep. 23)
January 20, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBJames and Emily pay tribute to the passing of Glam Rock icon and innovator David Bowie in this episode. We find out about the fashion, the trends, the culture and society during the Glam Rock era. Plus, we talk to Jen Cunningham from Rebeat magazine about the movie, "Velvet Goldmine." This episode's wine: Cocobon Wines 2013 Red Blend from California This episode's cheese: Havarti Flashback to the early '70s when Glam Rock emerged in the U.K., and we take a look at that small part of musi...
Cheers to Soft Drinks | Coke vs. Pepsi, International Flavors, History of Root Beer (CLP-Ep. 22)
January 13, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBA HUGE thank you to Adam from EHAP - Everyone Has a Podcast for designing our new cover art! Little Man has never looked classier! No matter what you call it, soda, pop or Coke is a favorite beverage with a fascinating history. From pharmacist "dudes" to Billy Joel, soft drinks have become ubiquitous in American culture and around the world. This episode's wine: Mouton Noir's O.P.P. This episode's cheese: Delice de Bourgogne We start off this week's show doing our own Pepsi Challenge, a...
Cheers to Resolutions | Goal-Setting, Avoiding Temptation, Most Popular Resolutions (CLP-Ep. 21)
January 06, 2016 09:43 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBA HUGE thank you to Adam from EHAP - Everyone Has a Podcast for designing our new cover art! Little Man has never looked classier! We forgot to mention this in the episode, but we'll make up for it in the next one! New year, new you? Or new year, new you ... until mid-February? We take a look at the history of setting New Year's Resolutions, most popular goals, why they don't work and how to make them stick. We also celebrate the new year with a new and improved theme song! This episode's ...
Cheers to Gifts (CLP-Ep. 20)
December 09, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWe made this extra long, so grab a box of wine and a bulk-sized cheese plate and settle in for a long winter's podcast, featuring gift recommendations, an interview with Adam Centamore, and our usual fun facts, history and etiquette, along with wine and cheese, of course! This episode's wine: 2012 Parducci Small Lot Blend Pinot Noir, California This episode's cheese: Goat Gouda Emily gets to interview Adam Centamore about his book we reference in most of our episodes! We get to hear about...
Cheers to Mark Twain (CLP-Ep. 19)
December 02, 2015 09:37 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBWe celebrate the belated birthday of Mark Twain, which was Nov. 30, in this episode all about one of the most beloved and controversial writers, who just happens to have connections to our home state of Connecticut. This episode's wine: Michel Gassier Syrah (Can you taste the bacon? We could!) This episode's cheese: Edam Don't forget to enter our giveaway for your chance to win Adam Centamore's "Tasting Wine & Cheese" book, which we use frequently for the inspiration for our wine and che...
Cheers to Thanksgiving Food (CLP-Ep. 18)
November 25, 2015 10:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBSorry to our international listeners, but we raise our glasses to good ol' American turkey, cranberry sauce and pie in this episode. We also find out some myths surrounding the holiday, including why those pictures you colored in kindergarten were full of lies! This episode's wine: Marquis de la Tour Brut This episode's cheese: Goat Cheese with Cranberries and Cinnamon (can be eaten right off the knife!) Although James doesn't remember what Brut means, he does a pretty good imitation of th...
Cheers to Introverts (CLP-Ep. 17)
November 18, 2015 10:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week we put away our party hats and social butterfly personalities and tip our glasses to that often-misunderstood and maligned tribe who represents about one third of all people … introverts! This episode's wine: Big House Pinot Evil Pinot Noir from California This episode's cheese: Colby Jack Emily and James explore how taking a bag of wine from a box of wine is like giving birth to a baby calf. Emily tells us all about the Myers Briggs personality, the four characterizations w...
Cheers to Coffee (CLP-Ep. 16)
November 11, 2015 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBGet your controversial red Starbucks cups, dump out the PSL, and fill it up with wine as we delve into the history, science and fun facts about java, joe, dirt, mud, wakey juice, morning jolt or C8H10NN4O2! This episode's wine: Veijo Feo 2012 Carménère from Baeza Family Cellars in Chile This episode's cheese: Tallegio James was especially excited about this topic, but not as excited as some fanatics. It's hard to believe there are people out there crazier than James, who grinds his own ...
Cheers to the Choo-Choo Train (CLP-Ep. 15)
November 04, 2015 10:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBAll aboard for an episode of trainspotting, hobos and lamenting the loss of the bar car. James and Emily raise their glasses to one of the greatest marvels of transportation and, dare we say it, a highlight of our daily commute. This episode's wine: Double Dog Dare Cabernet (We're still in shock it was only $3) This episode's cheese: Cabot white cheddar In this episode, James professes his child-like love for train travel and gives reasons why commuting by train is the best, including bei...
Cheers to Breakfast Cereal (CLP-Ep.14)
October 28, 2015 09:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBThis episode stays crunchy in milk and is part of a balanced breakfast! Grab your spoons and dig in to our celebration of breakfast cereal! Included in this episode are fun facts about mascots, the history and original purpose of corn flakes, and much more! It's grrrr-eat! This episode's wine: Maison Nicolas 2014 Chardonnay from France This episode's cheese: Goat cheese and pumpkin goat cheese (because James can't even!) We should have started this episode with a Mail Chimp or Mail Kimp co...
Cheers to Back to the Future (CLP-Ep.13)
October 21, 2015 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis is heavy, Doc! We took our show to Blab for a live recording of our show, in which we focused on this momentous day: Today, on Oct. 21, 2015, Doc, Marty and Jennifer arrive from 1985: Back to the Future Day! This episode's wine: Segura Viudas 2013 Cava This episode's cheese: Gruyere Reserve Wheel (which we mention twice -- blame it on the Chambong!) Grab a Chambong of sparkling wine or even Pepsi Perfect, and stick us in your earbuds as you cruise on that Hoverboard we've all been wa...
Cheers to Video Games (CLP-Ep.12)
October 14, 2015 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBCue the "Type-A" Tetris music! Get your controllers ready and join us in our adventure into wine, cheese and those addicting time-sucks known as video games! Plus, we start getting some real wine and cheese pairing ideas from Adam Centamore's "Tasting Wine & Cheese" book! Our wine for this episode: 90+ Cellars 2013 Iron Side Red Our cheese for this episode: Pecorino romano James and Emily have recently been known to play Rocket League for hours, so a video game-themed episode seemed appro...
Cheers to Chocolate (CLP-Ep. 11)
October 07, 2015 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBThis episode's wine: Sangre de Toro 2013 Garnacha This episode's cheese: Tomato and Basil Cheddar This episode was a special request from @QuizWitz on Twitter, who also sent us a great quiz all about chocolate! Check it out! In this episode, we learn about how chocolate is made; how sex sells chocolate; some of the drug-like chemicals found in chocolate; health benefits of chocolate; James' segment called, "Bitches Love Chocolate ... Or Do They?"; strange things dipped in chocolate; and th...
Cheers to Wine Tasting (CLP-Ep. 10)
September 30, 2015 09:00 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBFor our 10th episode, James and Emily leave the Classy Little Basement to head out to the Downtown Milford Business Association's seventh annual Wine Trail, sponsored by Wines and More! Somehow, we fit more wines than usual into a shorter episode! We find out different terms regarding wine, like "clippings," "master somm," and "oak-aged." We also get confirmation on a theory we already have: Pinot Noir is a good starter wine (and also the most awesome red, in our opinion). In addition, we l...
Cheers to Ladies' Night (CLP-Ep. 09)
September 23, 2015 09:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week, James is off doing James-Things, whatever that is. Kitty stepped up and is co-hosting with Emily on this very special episode dedicated to Ladies' Night.Our wine for this episode: Gato Negro 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Chile (Boxed Wine!) Our cheese for this episode: Somerdale Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese We discuss the health benefits of having ladies' nights and friends, despite the fact we're both proud introverts. We also go into a rendition of "The Golden Girls" theme song, and talk...
Cheers to Vaping (CLP-Ep. 08)
September 16, 2015 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWe get a little controversial with our topic for this week: Vaping. Both James and Emily have switched from those awful cancer sticks to e-cigarettes, and couldn't be happier. Our wine for this episode: Gooseneck Wines 2013 Pinot Grigio (Pinot Grigi-A?), Italy Our cheese for this episode: Gouda (our go-to cheese, apparently) We turn our attention in this episode to the growing popularity of quitting smoking by switching to e-cigarettes. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but we attempt to d...
Cheers to Polo (CLP-Ep. 07)
September 09, 2015 09:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBThe gist of our polo experience: It's a four-hour long tailgate that's a few levels up from beer and grilling in a parking lot at a football game. There's wine, cheese, dates, dresses, floppy hats, pastel shorts, Polo shirts and, oh yeah, horses! We find out the history of the "Sport of Kings" and how the game works, how Argentina plays a major role in polo, the fashion aspect of a polo match, the perks of being a polo club owner, and the origin of the Polo shirt. While we drink our wine, ...
Cheers to Product Placement (CLP-Ep. 06)
August 26, 2015 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBFrom the Reese's Pieces in "E.T." to trying to determine if the music video you're watching is entertainment or an infomercial, product placement rears its ugly, ubiquitous head in most forms of media consumed by the general public (including, indirectly, this podcast). What we thought would be a narrow topic to research turned into a fascinating discussion on different techniques marketers and advertisers have used to get their brands noticed in popular television, movies, music, and even ...
Cheers to Social Media (CLP-Ep. 05)
August 12, 2015 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBStalking your ex has never been easier since the widespread use of social media makes it possible to easily connect with almost anyone in the world. In this episode, we focus on the pros and cons of our modern-day communications, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and even a little bit about Instagram. We find out the companies' mission statements, list some Tweets that were better off unposted, and discuss the numerous studies done on how social media use affects us. We also...
Special Episode: Cheers to Podcast Movement 2015
August 06, 2015 00:45 - 8 minutes - 3.91 MBSurprise! Emily recaps her trip to Fort Worth Texas for Podcast Movement 2015, where she got to see Pat Flynn, Roman Mars, Lou Mongello, Aisha Tyler, John Lee Dumas, Marc Maron and Sarah Koenig! It's a shorter, mini-episode to tide you over until our next episode coming out next Wine Wednesday. Visit our website at classylittlepodcast.com Cheers!
Cheers to Dogs (CLP-Ep. 04)
July 29, 2015 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThis episode has gone to the dogs, as we discuss man's best friend. We're unofficially celebrating National Hot Dog Month in July, and Emily has some exciting news about her whereabouts this coming weekend! Our wine for this episode: Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2011 Pinot Noir & Earthshaker Wines 2014 Rose de Pinot Noir Our cheese for this episode: Aged cheddar and a chili cheese dip (made with Cheez Whiz!) We also have Trader Joe's Parmesan Pastry Pups, which are the fanciest pigs ...
Cheers to Weddings (CLP-Ep. 03)
July 15, 2015 10:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBWe cordially invite you to listen to our episode all about weddings as we celebrate wedding season and the recent Supreme Court of the United States to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states! Our wine for this episode: Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut Cava and La Marca Prosecco Our cheese for this episode: Brie & Taleggio Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook A...
Cheers to Words & Phrases (CLP-Ep. 02)
July 01, 2015 09:58 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBSay what?! We delve into the past to uncover and, hopefully, bring back some forgotten words and phrases we love! Our wine for this episode: Humberto Canale Estate 2013 Pinot Noir from Patagonia, Argentina, and Line 39 2013 Petite Sirah from California Our cheese for this episode: Asiago and Edam (EEE-dam or eh-DAM?) Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook Additional Show ...
Cheers to Wine & Cheese (CLP-Ep. 01)
June 17, 2015 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.84 MBWe kick off our adventure into the fancy and elite with two of our favorite things: wine and cheese! Our wine for this episode: Robert Mondavi 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (BIG Bottle!) Our cheese for this episode: New York Aged White Cheddar Listen/subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Overcast, or podcatcher of choice! Find us on Snapchat | Twitter | Facebook Additional Show Notes and Extras can be found at http://www.classylittlepodcast.com/show-notes/sp-01