Grapes & Capes
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoey and Michael pop open some bottles of wine and nerd out about comics. One is a DC fan and a wine expert, and the other is a Marvel fan and ready to taste some wine! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grapesandcapes/support
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Episodes
18. Shreddin' with Sake
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBJoey and Mike sip on Sake from TippsySake.com while they talk about Zach Snyder's Justice League, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (2016), and Wolverine #2 (1982). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Zack Snyder's Justice League (SPOILERS!) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Captain America 80th Anniversary #1 Shirataki Jozen "Aged" Ginjo Sake Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 Asahi Dassai "45" ...
17. Ravines & WandaVision
March 07, 2021 04:55 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBMike and Joey sip on wines by Ravines Cellars and discuss the WandaVision series. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. RAVINES CELLARS DRY RIESLING Germany vs Finger Lakes Truro Vineyards Dry vs fruit Technical Difficulties WANDAVISION Are we the last generation to watch Lucy? Why do babies not exist in comics? Why didn't they parody the Sopranos? RAVINES CELLARS PINOR NOIR What we're reading now DC Future State --- Support this podcas...
16. Rumble at Ron Rubin's
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBMike and Joey sip on three great wines by Ron Rubin while reading their favorite comic book fights: Ion vs Superboy Prime (Green Lantern Corps #18, 2007) and Abomination vs Hulk (Immortal Hulk #23-#24). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Prologue, iTunes review Ron Rubin Winery RON RUBIN PAM'S UN-OAKED CHARDONNAY 2018 ($14) Do not be scared by screwcap enclosures Pineapple Chili Wings The Green Lantern Corps #18 (2007) What's up with Kypton...
Audio Article 3: The Adventures of Aglianico
February 05, 2021 12:19 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBGet the complete history of one of the most ancient wine grapes still around: Aglianico. From the Ancient Greeks, to the Romans, to the Normans, to Mussolini, to today. Campania, Italy's Aglianico has seen it all. The Adventures of Aglianico - A Complete History of an Ancient Wine Article originally published on June 4th, 2014 https://www.thewinestalker.net/2014/06/aglianico.html Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com --- Support this podcast: ht...
15. Tequila & Terror
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBJoey is joined by Chris from the Horror Comics Podcast to talk about Tequila and American Mythology Monsters (2021). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Follow the Horror Comics Podcast on twitter at @HorrorComicsPod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grapesandcapes/support
14. Eleanor Rigby
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBJoey and Mike drink two wines from Alentejo, Portugal (provided by CPalate.com) while talking about Wandavision, Amazing Spider-Man 57 (2021), and Future State: The Dark Detective #1 (2021). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Wandavision Mandalorian is like a video game Cutting the fat off of tv shows UnitedSommeliersFoundation.org Cartuxa Évora 2016 The history of wine in Alentejo Why old vines produce better quality grapes String cheese ...
Episode #13: Frank the Writer
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBJoey and Mike talk to novelist and comic book writer Frank Martin, who has a Kickstarter for his new comic book project THE POLAR PARADOX. This episode is a must listen for book worms and comic book fans. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Follow Frank at @franktheauthor on Twitter or go to his website FrankTheAuthour.com. Writing both comics and prose THE POLAR PARADOX A writer's compulsion to tell stories Monster Mortician (short story) M...
13. Frank the Writer
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBJoey and Mike talk to novelist and comic book writer Frank Martin, who has a Kickstarter for his new comic book project THE POLAR PARADOX. This episode is a must listen for book worms and comic book fans. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Follow Frank at @franktheauthor on Twitter or go to his website FrankTheAuthour.com. Writing both comics and prose THE POLAR PARADOX A writer's compulsion to tell stories Monster Mortician (short story) M...
Episode #12: Hope & Hijinks
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBMike and Joey sip on wines by Morgan while talking about some uplifting stories to ring in the New Year, and give their opinion on Wonder Woman 1984 because why not? Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Prologue: Wonder Woman 1984, being a podcasting parent Wine #1: Morgan Metallico Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, Metallo, Superman the animated series Comics #1: Superman #7 (2016), Superman in New 52 and Rebirth, what makes Superman the greatest, Rebir...
12. Hope & Hijinks
January 01, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBMike and Joey sip on wines by Morgan while talking about some uplifting stories to ring in the New Year, and give their opinion on Wonder Woman 1984 because why not? Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com. Prologue: Wonder Woman 1984, being a podcasting parent Wine #1: Morgan Metallico Unoaked Chardonnay 2019, Metallo, Superman the animated series Comics #1: Superman #7 (2016), Superman in New 52 and Rebirth, what makes Superman the greatest, Rebir...
11. It's the TPG Christmas Party!
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBMembers of the Team Patrol Gang, a group of four podcasts, get together for a Christmas party full of malarkey and ridiculousness. Join Chris from the Horror Comics Podcast, Eric from the Legendary Geekouts Podcast, Crumbs from the Crumbs of Gotham Podcast, and me (Joey) from Grapes & Capes as we discuss everything else and wonder if we'll ever get to any actual Christmas talk! MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com --- Su...
Episode #11: It's the TPG Christmas Party!
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 142 MBMembers of the Team Patrol Gang, a group of four podcasts, get together for a Christmas party full of malarkey and ridiculousness. Join Chris from the Horror Comics Podcast, Eric from the Legendary Geekouts Podcast, Crumbs from the Crumbs of Gotham Podcast, and me (Joey) from Grapes & Capes as we discuss everything else and wonder if we'll ever get to any actual Christmas talk! MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com --- Th...
Episode #10: Cava Countdown
December 17, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBMike and Joey drink Spanish Cava for the Holidays while counting down their top 5 favorite comic book heroes and villains. BUT THERE'S A CATCH!!! Mike can't pick anything Marvel, and Joey can't pick anything DC! Vilarnau Brut and Rosé Cava provided by Donna White Communications. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Podcasting during the first winter storm of the season, what do we listen to while we're reading? Wine #1: Vilarnau Brut Cav...
10. Cava Countdown
December 17, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBMike and Joey drink Spanish Cava for the Holidays while counting down their top 5 favorite comic book heroes and villains. BUT THERE'S A CATCH!!! Mike can't pick anything Marvel, and Joey can't pick anything DC! Vilarnau Brut and Rosé Cava provided by Donna White Communications. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Podcasting during the first winter storm of the season, what do we listen to while we're reading? Wine #1: Vilarnau Brut Cav...
Episode #9: Crumbs of Gotham
December 11, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBJoey and Crumbs (from the Crumbs of Gotham podcast) just hang out and talk about whatever. There's really no format or any expectation of anything. It's totally unprofessional and pointless, which is exactly why you should listen. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Seltzer, Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again", Miley Cyrus on Howard Stern, Dolly Parton, The Mandalorian, Beavis and Butthead, why MTV stopped playing music, Peter Dinklage, Eric from Legend...
9. Crumbs of Gotham
December 11, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBJoey and Crumbs (from the Crumbs of Gotham podcast) just hang out and talk about whatever. There's really no format or any expectation of anything. It's totally unprofessional and pointless, which is exactly why you should listen. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Seltzer, Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again", Miley Cyrus on Howard Stern, Dolly Parton, The Mandalorian, Beavis and Butthead, why MTV stopped playing music, Peter Dinklage, Eric from Legend...
8. Slicin' Dicin' & Sake
December 05, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 105 MBMike and Joey taste three bottles of Sake from TippsySake.com while keeping comic talk Japan themed as they read Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (2015) and Wolverine #1 (1982). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Sake #1: Kudoki Jozu Junmai Ginjo, what is Sake?, Futsu-Shu vs Premium, Honjozo vs Junmai, Single Malt Scotch vs Blends, moving the damn Elf on a Shelf, is Sake a beer?, drinkin' cheap Sake, Sake's REAL name Comic #1: Batman / Te...
Episode #8: Slicin' Dicin' & Sake
December 05, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 106 MBMike and Joey taste three bottles of Sake from TippsySake.com while keeping comic talk Japan themed as they read Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (2015) and Wolverine #1 (1982). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Sake #1: Kudoki Jozu Junmai Ginjo, what is Sake?, Futsu-Shu vs Premium, Honjozo vs Junmai, Single Malt Scotch vs Blends, moving the damn Elf on a Shelf, is Sake a beer?, drinkin' cheap Sake, Sake's REAL name Comic #1: Batman / Te...
Audio Article #2: The Chemistry between us... and Wine
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the second episode of a series where Joey reads the articles that he's written over the years for TheWineStalker.net, he gets nerdy with wine chemistry! Learn about the science that makes wine what it is. Fermentation, alcohol, acids, phenols, and other chemical compounds and processes. Everything except, probably, proper pronunciation. The Chemistry between us... and Wine Article originally published May 7th, 2014 https://www.thewinestalker.net/2014/05/chemistry.html Follow us on T...
Audio Article 2: The Chemistry between us... and Wine
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn the second episode of a series where Joey reads the articles that he's written over the years for TheWineStalker.net, he gets nerdy with wine chemistry! Learn about the science that makes wine what it is. Fermentation, alcohol, acids, phenols, and other chemical compounds and processes. Everything except, probably, proper pronunciation. The Chemistry between us... and Wine Article originally published May 7th, 2014 https://www.thewinestalker.net/2014/05/chemistry.html Follow us on T...
7. Pyromania
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThe building is on fire as Mike and Joey drink two wines from Matchbook Wine Company's The Arsonist label and read about the ultimate pyromaniac villain Heat Wave in The Flash #218 (2005)! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: The story of Matchbook Wine Company, The Arsonist Chardonnay 2018, pairing it with Chinese food, Royal Palace in Dennisport, Wok 'n Roll in South Yarmouth, finding the right Chardonnay to win you over, wines for Thanks...
Episode #7: Pyromania
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBThe building is on fire as Mike and Joey drink two wines from Matchbook Wine Company's The Arsonist label and read about the ultimate pyromaniac villain Heat Wave in The Flash #218 (2005)! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: The story of Matchbook Wine Company, The Arsonist Chardonnay 2018, pairing it with Chinese food, Royal Palace in Dennisport, Wok 'n Roll in South Yarmouth, finding the right Chardonnay to win you over, wines for Thanks...
Audio Article #1: Analyzing Wine, Everyone Gets Better
November 13, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBIn the first episode of a series where Joey reads the articles that he's written over the years for TheWineStalker.net, he goes over how to develop your palate to analyze wine using aroma and flavor descriptors. And it may make you ask the question... do you really want to? Analyzing Wine: Everyone Gets Better Article originally published April 23rd, 2014 https://www.thewinestalker.net/2014/04/olfactory-memory.html Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes...
Audio Article 1: Analyzing Wine, Everyone Gets Better
November 13, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBIn the first episode of a series where Joey reads the articles that he's written over the years for TheWineStalker.net, he goes over how to develop your palate to analyze wine using aroma and flavor descriptors. And it may make you ask the question... do you really want to? Analyzing Wine: Everyone Gets Better Article originally published April 23rd, 2014 https://www.thewinestalker.net/2014/04/olfactory-memory.html Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes...
6. Off The Beaten Path
November 08, 2020 19:20 - 2 hours - 144 MBMike and Joey taste wines from Bulgaria (provided by KristovaFamilyPartners.com) and read two Indie comics: The Authority #1 (2005) and Divinity #1 (2015). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com WARNING: This episode contains language and descriptions of acts that may be offensive to some listeners during the discussion of the second comic book (The Authority) due to its content. Wine #1: Edoardo Miroglio 'EM' Mavrud 2015, history of Bulgarian wine, ...
Episode #6: Off The Beaten Path
November 08, 2020 19:20 - 2 hours - 145 MBMike and Joey taste wines from Bulgaria (provided by KristovaFamilyPartners.com) and read two Indie comics: The Authority #1 (2005) and Divinity #1 (2015). Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com WARNING: This episode contains language and descriptions of acts that may be offensive to some listeners during the discussion of the second comic book (The Authority) due to its content. Wine #1: Edoardo Miroglio 'EM' Mavrud 2015, history of Bulgarian wine, ...
Episode #5: Dark Knights, Dark Wines
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBMike and Joey taste Oak Mountain Winery Cabernet Franc, Oak Mountain Winery Malbec, and Temecula Hills Syrah while reading Batman: Dark Knights, Dark City for the Halloween season! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Newbury Comics, Halloween costumes Wine #1: more on phylloxera, Oak Mountain Winery Cabernet Franc 2016, mystery delivery Comic #1: "Dark Knights, Dark City" Part 1 Wine #2: Oak Mountain Winery Malbec 2016, the run down on ...
5. Dark Knights, Dark Wines
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBMike and Joey taste Oak Mountain Winery Cabernet Franc, Oak Mountain Winery Malbec, and Temecula Hills Syrah while reading Batman: Dark Knights, Dark City for the Halloween season! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Newbury Comics, Halloween costumes Wine #1: more on phylloxera, Oak Mountain Winery Cabernet Franc 2016, mystery delivery Comic #1: "Dark Knights, Dark City" Part 1 Wine #2: Oak Mountain Winery Malbec 2016, the run down on ...
Episode #4: Beer with Brad
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJoey is joined with Brad as we crack open beers and talk about Magic: The Gathering, video games, and comic book movies. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com TOPICS: Our tastes in beer, Cape Cod Beer, Breweries on Cape Cod, Allagash, Austrian wine scandal, Magic: The Gathering, the Walking Dead infecting Magic, stolen heartbreak, Suicide Squad kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, who is Red Hood / Jason Todd, the legend of Robin, Three Jokers, t...
4. Beer with Brad
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoey is joined with Brad as we crack open beers and talk about Magic: The Gathering, video games, and comic book movies. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com TOPICS: Our tastes in beer, Cape Cod Beer, Breweries on Cape Cod, Allagash, Austrian wine scandal, Magic: The Gathering, the Walking Dead infecting Magic, stolen heartbreak, Suicide Squad kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, who is Red Hood / Jason Todd, the legend of Robin, Three Jokers, t...
3. Robots Don't Eat Cookies
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBMichael and Joey read The Ultimates #1 and Vision #1 while tasting Oak Farm Vineyards Fiano, La Crema Sonoma Chardonny, and Banshee Rosé. Wines provided by Colangelo & Partners. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: Oak Farm Vineyards Fiano 2018/2019, sitting on the leese Comics #1: The Ultimates #1 (2002) Wine #2: La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018, New World wine vs Old World wine, effects of oak, what is Zinfandel Comics #2: Vision ...
Episode #3: Robots Don't Eat Cookies
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBMichael and Joey read The Ultimates #1 and Vision #1 while tasting Oak Farm Vineyards Fiano, La Crema Sonoma Chardonny, and Banshee Rosé. Wines provided by Colangelo & Partners. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: Oak Farm Vineyards Fiano 2018/2019, sitting on the leese Comics #1: The Ultimates #1 (2002) Wine #2: La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018, New World wine vs Old World wine, effects of oak, what is Zinfandel Comics #2: Vision ...
Episode #2: Two Hands & Two-Face
September 18, 2020 13:29 - 2 hours - 126 MBJoey and Michael spend Episode Two tasting wines by Two Hands and talking about Two Face and DC Fandome Part Two. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Thank you to Brad, more about Comically Speaking Wine #1: Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thank you to Donna White Communications, McClaren Vale vs Barossa Valley, Shiraz vs Syrah Comics #1: Two-Face Harvey's comic debut, Batman Forever, The Dark Knight, (Infinity War, Chadw...
2. Two Hands & Two-Face
September 18, 2020 13:29 - 2 hours - 125 MBJoey and Michael spend Episode Two tasting wines by Two Hands and talking about Two Face and DC Fandome Part Two. Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Prologue: Thank you to Brad, more about Comically Speaking Wine #1: Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thank you to Donna White Communications, McClaren Vale vs Barossa Valley, Shiraz vs Syrah Comics #1: Two-Face Harvey's comic debut, Batman Forever, The Dark Knight, (Infinity War, Chadw...
1. DC Fandome & Bogaty Family Winery
September 03, 2020 00:45 - 2 hours - 141 MBIt's the first episode of the Grapes & Capes Podcast, where Mike and Joey nerd out about comics and wine. We taste three wines from Virginia's Bogaty Family Winery, discuss our "origin stories" for becoming comic book readers and wine drinkers, and of course squeal like little girls over the huge DC Fandome online event! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: "The Founder" White Blend (non-vintage) , wine in Virginia, what is Bordeaux Comics...
Episode #1: DC Fandome & Bogaty Family Winery
September 03, 2020 00:45 - 2 hours - 142 MBIt's the first episode of the Grapes & Capes Podcast, where Mike and Joey nerd out about comics and wine. We taste three wines from Virginia's Bogaty Family Winery, discuss our "origin stories" for becoming comic book readers and wine drinkers, and of course squeal like little girls over the huge DC Fandome online event! Follow us on Twitter at @GrapesNCapes or go to our website GrapesandCapes.com Wine #1: "The Founder" White Blend (non-vintage) , wine in Virginia, what is Bordeaux Comics...