Pairing
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsA podcast about pairing wine with art and culture! Every other week, Emma, your host, talks with various guests about how to pair wine with the things that they love- and they're not talking about food! Learn more about wine and which bottles to look out for through a discussion of art, books, movies, music, theater, and more.
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Episodes
Episode 100: The Silmarillion
August 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIt's the end of the journey, and the beginning of another. Feels very Tolkien, right? In this 100th, and possibly last, episode of Pairing, Emma and Winston return to Pairing's origins to discuss another of Tolkien's works, The Silmarillion. We reflect on our experience making Pairing and Emma's wine philosophy. We're here for a good time, not a long time, so let's enjoy it. Plus: blending mythologies, committing to an emotional experience, Big Ahab Energy, musicality and wine, #notallchardo...
Episode 99: Critical Role
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBEmma and Winston sit down to discuss their latest and greatest obsession: Critical Role. We wax poetic about the talents of Matt Mercer and the gang's storytelling and voice acting abilities, and Emma pairs wine with the characters of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein. Featuring: wine-themed tongue twisters, Mollydooker for Mollymauk, collecting dice sets, Rogue Vine Wines, wine by Tool, Dancing Leitz, great character design, and your país should you choose to accept it. Find Us Online: If...
Episode 98: Merlin (with Ariela Rotengold)
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBEmma is joined by her dear friend Ariela Rotengold to discuss their favorite adaptation of the Arthurian Legends: the BBC's Merlin. We talk about our deep love for and deep frustration with the show, and our history and relationships to different Arthurian content. Plus: creature lore and mythic traditions, the greatest bromance on television, giving Uther some therapy, great British character actors, justice for Guinevere, Chrètien de Troyes (from Troyes), and John Hurt: the dragon making w...
Episode 97: Winston's History Corner
May 01, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 106 MBAt long last, Winston gets to nerd out about history! Winston and Emma chat about their favorite podcasts, historical epics, documentaries, books, and more. The takeaway? We need more diverse voices in the telling of history. Plus: the white guy history nerd starter kit, the myth of sulfites, oral tradition, Kingdom of Heaven, Galadriel's boo, gushing about Gettysburg, Ken Burns' Civil War, control of historical narrative, and Epic Rap Battles of History! Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pai...
Episode 96: Witcher Book Club (with Ester Ellis, Brenna Galvin, and Anthony Pinggera)
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBOver the past year+, Emma read The Witcher Book Series with a book club, and they were kind enough to come on Pairing and share their experience of reading these books! Emma, Ester Ellis, Brenna Galvin, and Anthony Pinggera discuss the ups and downs of these books, and why we're all glad that we read them as a book club. We also talk about the Netflix series and the video games from CD ProjektRed, but we focus on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski. Featuring: the Wine of the Witcher, himbo Geral...
Episode 95: The Land of Two Thousand Grapes Part 2: The Red Wines of Italy
February 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBEmma and Winston sit down to bring you a long-anticipated sequel: now you get the red wines of Italy! Emma explains some of the major (and minor) red grapes of Italy, and we pair them with the games that we've been playing and nerdy things we've been consuming (namely, God of War, Legend of Vox Machina, and Warhammer). Featuring: paradoxical grapes, sexy chaos gods, Emma's first wine (probably), Winston-splaining, pizza wines, elves getting trashed, and Gork & Mork's Fork: A Goblin Mobster R...
Episode 94: A Sundered Throne (with Philippa Werner aka Moira Katson)
January 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEmma is joined by Philippa Werner (aka Moira Katson) to discuss her upcoming high fantasy novel, A Sundered Throne! Emma and Philippa give a spoiler-free rundown of the novel, by pairing wine with the characters and sharing their dream casts, including William Jackson Harper, Shohreh Agdashloo, and Tom Hardy. Plus: a fantasy Greek empire, Bin Bons, Papa Bear vibes, clairette v. claret, and slightly chaotic interpretation of "good." Content warning: brief discussion of suicide. Want to he...
Episode 93: Wolf 359 (with the Cast and Crew of Wolf 359)
December 25, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 196 MBMerry Christmas, and Happy 4-year Anniversary to the finale of Wolf 359! To celebrate, Pairing Commander Emma Sherr-Ziarko gathered (most) of the cast and crew of the show for a reunion. We reminisce about our favorite memories of making this show, what episodes we loved most, and we discuss what we think our characters would drink. Plus: Noah's slates, Zach Valenti breaking into song, recording at Spaceman, building and living in a character, Hilbert's commercial reads, forgetting episode t...
Episode 92: Gilmore Girls (with Brooke Jennett)
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBEmma is joined by Brooke Jennett (Thirteen, Olive Hill) to discuss the beloved and problematic show from our youth, Gilmore Girls. Brooke has some seriously hot takes, and we have some delightful headcanons of these characters being friends with winemakers. Plus: TV writing trends, a Tempranillo Man, Budweiser & Bordeaux, our Beaujolais King, and, mostly, Justice for Lane! Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault, consent, bodily autonomy, homophobia, and fatphobia/body shaming. Mak...
Episode 91: Hallowine Part II (with John-Paul Cirelli)
October 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBJohn-Paul Cirelli returns to Pairing for a second edition of our Hallowine series! This time we talk more about the holiday of Halloween itself: the history of the holiday, and our own personal traditions. Plus: haunted wineries, illegal UFO landings in wine country, a pairing for candy corn, Hell-ebrating, "Demon Wine" with Tom Waits, near-death experiences, and wine from a sippy cup. Make sure to buy John-Paul's new collection of short stories, The Feeling a Good Bar Can Give You and Oth...
Episode 90: The Expanse
October 08, 2021 19:44 - 57 minutes - 80 MBEmma and Winston talk about one of the coolest sci-fi space shows out there: The Expanse! We talk about the sophisticated politics and cool physics of the show, and also make fun of Tom Jane's hair. Plus: writing and winemaking duos, wine that tastes like bacon, a Leviathan tangent, Shohreh Agdashloo's amazing cursing, new wine regions, and Winston's belt story. Emma is now available to book as an acting coach on SkillsHub! Come check it out, and tell your friends! Follow Emma on Twitch ...
Episode 89: Ted Lasso
September 17, 2021 19:19 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBGet ready for a feel-good episode about a feel-good show and some feel-good wines: Emma and Winston are talking about Ted Lasso! We talk about what makes this show so uniquely wonderful, and we do some pretty bad English accents. Plus: carbonic maceration, fathers and sons, toxic sports fandoms, wines from around the world, and a new game: is it a Cru of Beaujolais or a Dwarf from The Hobbit? Follow Emma on Twitch to watch her play video games! Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, fol...
Episode 88: Eldritch Horror
September 03, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBEmma and Winston discuss their favorite board game, Eldritch Horror. On top of talking about what makes this game so fun, we also talk about H.P. Lovecraft and the genre of Eldritch Horror itself. Plus: alcohol curing insanity, dusty wines, goat-related wine, Cthulhu's drink of choice, Lovecraft Country, and Winston's fanfic. Check out Emma's new Patreon, where she will be posting non-Pairing related content, such as voice acting, sneak peeks, and video game rants! Find Us Online: If y...
Episode 87: Star Trek: The Next Generation
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBEmma and Winston discuss their favorite iteration of the beloved sci-fi franchise, Star Trek: The Next Generation! We discuss how the show deals with representation in both a progressive and problematic way, and Emma gives some Hot Tips on Bordeaux. Plus: wine is a drink for sharing, exploring identity, representation and stereotypes, silly costumes, luxury gay space communism, and Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra. Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your ...
Episode 86: Marvel TV
July 23, 2021 20:01 - 53 minutes - 74.5 MBEmma and Winston sit down to discuss their hot takes on the three Marvel TV shows thus far: Wandavision, The Falcon and Winter Soldier, and Loki. We discuss using form as a method of storytelling and criticism, and appreciate some of the ambitiousness of these shows. Plus: love for Kathryn Hahn, Daniel Brühl, and Owen Wilson, attacks on Pinot Grigio, Loki's queerness, great acting, political rants, and handsome nerds. Spoilers! Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social ...
Episode 85: Supernatural (with Meghan Fitzmartin)
July 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBEmma is joined by Meghan Fitzmartin to discuss the longest running American Sci-Fi and Fantasy show, Supernatural! Meghan, who was a writer on the show, shares her experience working on Supernatural, and discusses the value of genre television. Emma, meanwhile, shares what wine she thinks Crowley would serve in hell. Plus: meta narratives, deconstructing theology, subverting expectations, actors' effects on their characters, and families (on-screen and off) that don't end in blood. Follow ...
Episode 84: Schitt's Creek (with Emma Cohen)
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThe Emmas are back at it, this time talking about the award-winning, hysterical comedy, Schitt's Creek. We can't keep from laughing ourselves as we discuss the genius of Catherine O'Hara and all the other cast and crew of this show. Plus: Cougar Juice, Zhampagne, a nice little half-half situation, story arcs, character arcs, growth, and Crows. Lots of spoilers in this one! Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your friends! Follow us on Twitter, Faceb...
Episode 83: Beetlejuice (with Brooke Jennett)
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBEmma is joined by fellow podcaster, actor, and fan of wine Brooke Jennett to talk about Tim Burton's classic, Beetlejuice. We talk both about what makes this film amazing- from Michael Keaton's performance to Geena Davis's smock dress- and what wines the living would drink. Plus: a wine that is "Beetle Juice," young Alec Baldwin, Lambrusco in a can, Emma's favorite Gothic Wine, the interplanetary wine trade, and how to reveal yourself as a pretentious hipster wine snob. Content warning: su...
Episode 82: Comfort Wines Part Two
May 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBEmma has a solo episode to reminisce on this past year, how difficult it was, and the comfort content that got her through it. She gives some recommendations of wines that are as reliable as they are inexpensive, and admits she has read some romance novels. Plus: more Mass Effect and Witcher, all the space feelings, French Whites and Italian Reds, new fantasy worlds, and symphonic metal. Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your friends! Follow us on T...
Episode 81: Black Sails
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBEmma and Winston sit back and have a chat about their recent TV binge: Black Sails. They talk about how the show blends historical figures and events with the characters of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, and how it ages like a fine wine. Plus: the USS Meritage, Wookie actors, the testosterone accent, dismantling toxic masculinity (kinda), Titus Pullo, and our favorite Himbo. Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your friends! Follow us on Tw...
Episode 80: King Kong (with John-Paul Cirelli)
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBJohn-Paul Cirelli returns to Pairing to tell Emma all about everyone's favorite giant gorilla, King Kong! We talk about all the different adaptations and make some predictions for Kong's future, while Emma improvises some wine pairings. Plus: shipping Kong and Mothra, airport Sauvignon Blanc, iconic imagery and screams, special effects, an original Fairytale, critiquing colonialism, Andy Serkis appreciation, and Big Ahab Energy. Make sure to check out John-Paul's podcast, Celluloid Bastard...
Episode 79: The West Wing (with Mike Schubert)
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMike Schubert, aka Schubes, returns to Pairing to talk about an oddly appropriate show for this moment: The West Wing. Emma and Schubes talk about their favorite characters, and Emma drags them for their choices in drinks. Plus: emails from Bradley Whitford, Mike's on-point cocktail game, making a fancy Fresca cocktail, Mrs. Landingham, signature wedding cocktails, and our love for Allison Janney. Check out Mike's newest project Modern Muckraker, and support the kickstarter at bit.ly/moder...
Episode 78: Sherlock Holmes (with Sara Ghaleb)
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 194 MBEmma is joined by local genius Sara Ghaleb (Arden, Historical Hookups) to discuss one of the most iconic figures in modern literature, Sherlock Holmes. We cover everything from Sara's top 5 Holmes stories, to critical literary analysis, to salty takes on TV adaptations, to using wine knowledge to solve a murder. If you're not a fan of Sherlock Holmes before this episode, you will be after. Plus: Sherlock Holmes: successful freelancer, Wicked Women, doing drugs for science, House M.D., Mormon...
Episode 77: Dragon Age (with Wil Williams)
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBEmma continues her journey through BioWare content with Wil Williams, as they discuss the Dragon Age games. We focus on the third game, Inquisition, but we do discuss all three games, our favorite characters, and our least favorite writing choices. We agree that mages are the most fun, and they would also all be wine snobs. Plus: accidentally dirty wines, softies who are a mess of trauma, polyamory, racist writing choices, appreciation for Freddie Prinze Jr., precocious chaos man, and a Cons...
Episode 76: Clue
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBIn this episode, Emma and Winston discuss the 1985 zany comedy, Clue! We also discuss the game, and which character we would always play as. Listen to hear us gush over Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, and the rest of the amazing cast, and Emma explains a bit about Cognac (whether or not it was poisoned). Plus: murder mysteries for children, theatricality, quarantine wine recommendations, recasting the film today, and the most iconic roles of Tim Curry. Content Warning: Brief mention of sexual ha...
Episode 75: Pan's Labyrinth (with Eli Barazza)
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBEmma is joined by Eli Barazza (The Whisperforge) to discuss one of their favorite films, Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno). Eli brings all sorts of insight and knowledge to the table, while Emma talks a little bit about Spanish history and Spanish wine. They discuss Guillermo del Toro's unique imaginative storytelling and how terrifying Captain Vidal is as a villain. Plus: liminal spaces, appreciation for Doug Jones, magical realism and anti-colonialism, color theory, the Spanish acce...
Episode 74: Mass Effect Part II (with Philippa Werner)
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MBEmma and Philippa Werner continue their discussion of the original Mass Effect trilogy, this time delving deeper into some of the larger themes and bigger questions of the trilogy. We discuss the ending(s) and the relationship between organics and synthetics in the game, as well as in the wine world. Plus: our favorite moments, defending Andromeda, the scariest monsters, Emma's mistake in 2, reverence for the voice cast, and Elcor Hamlet. SPOILER WARNING: THERE ARE MANY SPOILERS FOR MASS E...
Episode 73: Mass Effect Part I (with Philippa Werner)
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBWe're back from hiatus, and Emma can't wait to talk about her newest obsession: Mass Effect! She is joined by author Philippa Werner (who writes under the names Moira Katson and Natalie Grey) to discuss this utter masterpiece of a videogame and storytelling. In this first part of our conversation, we discuss our favorite characters, squad members, romances, and more from the original Mass Effect trilogy. Plus: the logistics of Turian Romance, being Team Kaidan, the perfect pairing for Tali, ...
Episode 72: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Part Two
September 25, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBEmma and Winston continue their discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We focus on the last three seasons of the show, which cover some pretty dark themes, but we also talk about the fun. Emma gives her top 5 (ish) episodes, and Winston defends Dawn and rants about the Watcher's Council. Plus: Xander love, plot holes that bother us, wine nomenclature, Vampire Therapy, redemption arcs, toxic masculinity, and Winston's time in a hell dimension. Spoiler warning for all of Buffy. Content warn...
Episode 71: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Part One
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBAt long last, Emma and Winston sit down to discuss one of their favorite television shows of all time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this first part of our discussion, we talk about our complicated feelings about Angel and Spike, as well as our favorite (and least favorite) villains, seasons, and Winston shares his "Top 5 Episodes." Plus: justice for Charisma Carpenter, Sauvignon Blanc v. Pinot Grigio, disappointing finishes, dream episodes, and our love for the Mayor. Content warning: disc...
Episode 70: Birthday Party!
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBIt's Emma's birthday, so let's talk about birthdays! Emma and Winston have a birthday chat, and are joined periodically by some of our past guests, John-Paul Cirelli, Michelle Agresti, Emma Cohen, and Sarah Wolfe, to talk about their favorite birthday traditions and experiences. Featuring: "Babanukah," internet scavenger hunts, board games, kicking off Halloween in August, talent shows, tattoos, bowling alleys, the beach, and strategic birthday cake. Want to buy Emma a birthday coffee? Che...
Episode 69: Star Wars Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker (with Danielle Shemaiah)
August 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBEmma is joined by the marvelous Danielle Shemaiah (The Whisperforge) to discuss the last film in the Skywalker Saga, The Rise of Skywalker. We critique it with love, as we lament what might have been if Carrie Fisher hadn't passed, and if J.J. Abrams were better at ending things. Featuring: our love for Daisey Ridley and Kelly Marie Tran, Karens against Aperol Spritzes, embracing your inner Chardonnay lover, Kylo Ben, representation, too many unnecessary white men, and Danielle's killer wine...
Episode 68: Star Wars Episode VIII- The Last Jedi
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBEmma and Winston discuss one of their all-time favorite Star Wars films, The Last Jedi. They try to play Devil's Advocate and understand why people would not like this movie, but mostly focus on its strengths as the most spiritually challenging of these films. Plus: Rey: unfined & unfiltered, changing opinions and changing palates, sacrifice, corruption, and moral ambiguity, Italian wine (for some reason), funny puppets, and the cruel tutelage of Luke Skywalker. Find Us Online: If you en...
Episode 67: Star Wars Episode VII- The Force Awakens (with Chad Ellis)
July 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBEmma is joined by podcasting extraordinaire Chad Ellis to discuss the first film in the most recent of Star Wars trilogies, The Force Awakens. We share our love for this movie, and our stories of first seeing it (Chad's is way cooler). Plus: characters and world-building, Kylo & wine bros, Byronic heroes, sacred texts, appreciation of Adam Driver, the superiority of practical effects, shipping Poe and Finn, and Droids for millennials. Follow Chad on Twitter @ChadManic, and make sure to ch...
Episode 66: Avatar: The Last Airbender
June 26, 2020 18:18 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB"There can be no peace without justice." -Avatar Kyoshi knew what was up, and there's a lot we all can learn from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Winston and Emma discuss what they love from this show, why it's important, and also the problematic cultural appropriation involved in making it. Plus: Zuko & rosé's parallel redemption arcs, wine in China, martial arts and bending styles, alternative ships, winebending, and the importance of representation. Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairin...
Episode 65: Star Wars Episode VI- The Return of the Jedi (with Anthony Pinggera)
June 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAnthony Pinggera returns to Pairing to discuss Episode VI of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi. We agree that this movie somehow holds itself together despite having many moving parts, but we disagree on Jedi Rock. Plus: Harrison Ford's deathwish for Han, possible other directors, C-3PO: sommelier, the racism of the ewoks, Aaron Sorkin-style walk and talks, Roman Emperors, and a heartwarming story about Warwick Davis. SPOILER WARNING for ALL the Star Wars films. Anthony runs SpellTheory-...
Episode 64: Star Wars Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (with Christopher Dole)
May 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBHappy 40 Years of The Empire Strikes Back! Christopher Dole returns to Pairing to discuss the sequel that redefined sequels, Episode V of the Star Wars saga. We talk about why this is our favorite Star Wars movie, how it was received at the time, and the difficulties they faced in making it. Plus: the great Frank Oz, deleted music, wines in balance, Han & Leia, the importance of taking risks, iconic lines, and incredible production design. Follow Christopher on Twitter @chrisdole86, and f...
Episode 63: Star Wars Episode IV- A New Hope (with Sarah Shachat)
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThe great Sarah Shachat returns to Pairing to discuss the film that started it all: Episode IV- A New Hope (aka, the original Star Wars). Sarah, Emma, and Winston share their thoughts, love, and occasional criticism of this iconic film, and talk about how it came to be, and the alternative universe we would be in if Bill Murray had been cast as Han Solo. Plus: Wookiepedia, hot takes on Joseph Cambell, intellectual zeniths, inevitable Lord of the Rings references, and the wines of Tunisia (or...
Episode 62: The Witcher
April 24, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIt has happened: Emma has started playing video games! So, we decided to take this opportunity to talk about the Witcher Game and Television Series. Hear some stories about Emma's journey so far, learn a little bit about Czech wine, and hear a preview of Winston's version of "Toss a Coin to Your Witcher." Plus: gruff voices, Winston's History corner, Video Game Shoulder, nonlinear storytelling, Slavic fantasy, and Henry Cavill's abs. Emma's First Audiobook, Shadowborn: Book 1 of the Light ...
Episode 61: Your Wine Questions II: Quarantine Edition
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBEmma and Winston talk about what they've been drinking while they practice social distancing in quarantine, and answer some of your wine questions! Listen to find out what it is that makes a wine not vegan, the difference in the fermentation processes between wine, beer, and spirits, and the Legend of the Black Rooster. Plus: tequila is an essential employee, finding love through a bacon, egg & cheese sandwich, Ales vs. Lagers 2020, the Pope's New Crib, a Hamm's family, and wine for the diff...
Episode 60: Podcasts (with Meghan Fitzmartin)
March 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBEmma is joined by Meghan Fitzmartin (Supernatural, Red Rhino, Wine & Comics) to discuss one of our favorite mediums: podcasts and Audio Drama! Meghan shares some wisdom on what it's like to work in the entertainment industry, and some of the differences between writing for audio and visual mediums. Plus: kids dealing with superpowers, our love for villains, creative control in wine and television, and Red Wino. Follow Meghan on Twitter @megfitz89 and be sure to check out Red Rhino, Wine &...
Episode 59: Brazil (with Zach Valenti)
March 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEmma is joined by Zach Valenti (Focused AF, No Bad Ideas) to discuss Terry Gilliam's dystopian fever dream of a film, Brazil. We talk about the importance of imagination in film and storytelling, and Zach comes up with a nightmare cocktail to pair with the movie. Plus: orange wines, living that hipster life, laser Valhalla, and poetic logic. Follow Zach on Twitter @zachvalenti and make sure to check out No Bad Ideas and his Daily Meditations on Focused.AF. Find Us Online: If you enjoy ...
Episode 58: Star Wars: Rogue One
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBEmma and Winston discuss the War Movie of the Star Wars saga, Rogue One. Hear our thoughts on how this movie expands the religion, politics, and diversity of this world, and listen to Emma find pairings for the characters in real time. Featuring: war-torn wine regions, Donnie Yen's magic, Lebanese wines, when in doubt: Tempranillo, and Darth Vader with a Barolo in one hand, a lightsaber in the other. Spoiler Warning for all the Star Wars movies, pretty much. Emma's First Audiobook, Shad...
Episode 57: Game Night
February 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBFor Pairing's two-year anniversary and for Valentine's Day, we wanted to talk about one of our favorite pastimes, Board Games! Emma and Winston discuss some of their favorite games, from Settlers of Catan to Eldritch Horror to Clue, and Emma pairs wine with each of the games! Featuring: tabletop board games, deckbuilding games, storytelling games, and wines that are spicy and mysterious and doable in one night. Sponsor: -Winc is a wine subscription service that delivers high quality win...
Episode 56: Little Women and Nostalgic Wines (with Arie Levine)
January 31, 2020 19:13 - 1 hour - 111 MBArie returns to Pairing to talk with Emma about a truly formative story in their lives that has a new retelling, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. They recount their experiences watching the film version starring Winona Ryder as children, and compare it to Greta Gerwig's recent adaptation. Emma also reminisces about some of her most "nostalgic" wines, many of which include the word "petite." Featuring: sexy lamps, who we think we are, wish we are, and fear we are, Tamora Pierce, some girl ...
Episode 55: Star Wars: Solo (with Brandon Grugle)
January 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBEmma is joined by Brandon Grugle (Join the Party, Multitude) to discuss the underrated Star Wars film, Solo. We talk about rejecting toxic fandom, how this is just a fun Space Cowboy genre piece, and how it solidifies our love for Han Solo. Plus, we play the best game we've played on Pairing yet: Star Wars character or Portuguese grape? and Emma learns that Brandon is a Ciceron (aka Beer Sommelier). Also featuring: Woody Harrelson in a white linen suit, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, frenemy-ships, s...
Episode 54: Comfort Wines for Comfort TV
January 06, 2020 19:38 - 50 minutes - 70 MBWe're starting the year (and the decade) off with a feel-good episode about the TV shows that just make us feel good. We discuss some of our favorite comfort TV shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Frasier, Gilmore Girls, and Star Trek, and Emma and Winston recommend some of their favorite "comfort" wines and spirits. Featuring: David Boreanaz's never-ending career, powerful women, timeless comedy, Anthony Stewart Head being the best, non-toxic masculinity, puns about stakes, and a the...
Episode 53: Star Wars: The Prequels (Part II)
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBEmma and Winston finish their discussion of the Star Wars prequels, and Winston makes his controversial yet compelling case that Episode III is a superior film to Episode VI. Plus: Ian McDiarmid as Palpatine for 40 years, Ewan's McGregor's increasingly good hair choices, and Samuel L. Jackson, Jedi Master. Thank you to everyone who listened to us in 2019! Cheers to you! Sponsor: -Care/Of is a subscription service that delivers vitamins and supplements customized for your specific heal...
Episode 52: Star Wars: The Prequels (Part I)
December 13, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBEmma and Winston kick off their new series about Star Wars with a controversial discussion of the prequels- controversial because Winston actually likes them. We discuss much maligned wines, and the strengths of these films- mostly the fight choreography, sound design, and Ewan McGregor- and their myriad weaknesses- namely the dialogue, overall storytelling, and Jar Jar Binks. Will Winston convince you, though, that Revenge of the Sith is a better film than Return of the Jedi? Join us to fin...
Episode 51: Your Wine Questions
November 28, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBIt's storytime with Emma as she answers some of your awesome queries into the wine world and the wine industry. Listen to hear what inexpensive sparkling wine Emma loves, the secret of "off-dry" wines, and what an LBV Port is. Also featuring: secrets of the trade, Kyle McLachlan, and some weird funky juice. Sponsor: -Care/Of is a subscription service that delivers vitamins and supplements customized for your specific health needs. Go to takecareof.com and use the promo code PAIRING for ...