Best Ontario Wine Podcasts (2025)

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Living the Local Life 35:43

4h ago35:43

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . What does it really mean to buy local? Has that changed for us Canadians with all of the political things happening in the US? Is it a stretch to call a Mexican wine local? Jess and I delve into this topic over two 'local' wines that aren't from BC. Welc…

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Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario? 34:24

4d ago34:24

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Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be! Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

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Gearing up for 2025 - Jess Studies BC Wine History 56:12

5d ago56:12

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . In her never-ending quest to provide amazing experiences for her tour guests, Farm to Glass Wine Tour owner Jessie Hopwood re-reads Valleys of Wine, the only comprehensive history of BC's wine industry. In this special podcasts, she interviews the author…

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Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state? 27:46

11d ago27:46

27:46

In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

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Donald Trump is calling today ‘Liberation Day’. But here in Ontario, Doug Ford is calling it ‘Termination Day’. What’s the mood on the ground in the States? We get a temperature check with friend of the ... 10:03

11d ago10:03

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Meet The Person Trying To Get EVERYONE To Drink More Canadian Wine ... 49:14

12d ago49:14

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***Explicit Language took place in this episode - We tried to keep it G - but this episode is definitely rated PG-13 - If a well placed F Bomb may offend you skip this episode*** Laura Milnes is the host and founder of Crushable Wine Club - she regularly features great Canadian wines - and great wines that she loves with her devoted followers. (In …

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Doug Ford is ready to fight back against Donald Trump's upcoming tariff announcement 9:45

14d ago9:45

9:45

GUEST: Doug Ford - Premier of OntarioBy NEWSTALK1010

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Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer? 35:46

18d ago35:46

35:46

Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right? Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

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The growing problem of School Avoidance 18:55

19d ago18:55

18:55

Why are more kids refusing to go to school? What can be done to improve their mental health? Deb talked with Dr. Nina Mafrici, Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group. Plus, we took some calls from listeners who shared their stories about being in the same boat.…

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Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule? 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about. Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright. (Originally recorded in September 2017)

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Be A Patriot - Drink Canadian Wine - The Sequel 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Canadian Liquor Boards have stripped the shelves of American Booze - Should we be celebrating this newfound patriotism? For once - André is cynical about the fact that drinking local wasn't our default setting. The LCBO takes one month a year to promote VQA wines - while in the 11 other months they promote whichever highest bidder buys the space. M…

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Should we all do pottery? And love lineups? 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice. Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

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Down with punt, up with dimple 25:21

1M ago25:21

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Ever wondered about wine competitions? Where do wines get their gold and silver awards? What do they mean?? Jess and I tackle this controversial topic. But wait, there's more! The wine word of the day - or is it week - is Punt. Do you prefer a bottle wit…

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Virtual Meetings vs. In-Person Meetings & Volunteering 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyone do it? Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

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Videos and Verticals 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . We're back! Jess joins me from her flex space (aka the Podcast Closet) for this quick chat about the possibility of adding video to the Sipster's Podcast. What do you think? Is it worth it? Are we really that awesome looking? Send us an email or a commen…

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The Ontario Wine Awards Are Diminishing Their Brand 44:56

2M ago44:56

44:56

Invitation for judging the Ontario Wine Awards have been sent out - and Michael and André take some time to discuss some recent changes that have taken place at this once prestigious event. Are these awards still as prestigious as they once were? Are all award shows full of baloney? You can learn more about the Ontario Wine Awards here - https://on…

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Pierre Poilievre says Mark Carney will have the same economic policies as Justin Trudeau 10:01

2M ago10:01

10:01

GUEST: Pierre Poilievre - Leader of the federal Conservative partyBy NEWSTALK1010

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Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows 35:12

2M ago35:12

35:12

Are children smarter than their parents? Ivan Decker and Syd Bosel decide who wears the smarty-pants in their households. Then, does nothing beat a talent show? Sean Lecomber and Canada’s Got Talent finalist Sterling Scott bring more than the same old song and dance when they go toe-to-toe on this topic.…

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Breakup Songs & Hard Rock Cafe 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Do breakup songs rule? This Valentine’s weekend, Anesti Danelis and Jan Caruana hit all the right notes when it comes to these tragic tunes. Then, are Hard Rock establishments worth a visit? Elvira Kurt and Kyle Brownrigg make memora-believers of their Ottawa audience when they discuss this famed franchise.…

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The Overlooked Wines of Umbria 52:21

2M ago52:21

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Michael visited Umbria in the middle of 2024 - and things are changing in a region notorious for it's dense, and tannic wines. Are we continuing to witness the de-Parkerization of wines as a global movement? Are we also seeing regions thumbing their noses at the 'natural' wine movement as it currently exists? The voices and wineries discussed are M…

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Building a Tariff-Proof Ontario: Marit Stiles breaks down her plan to combat Donald Trump's Tariffs 9:46

2M ago9:46

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GUEST: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP LeaderBy NEWSTALK1010

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Police chiefs denounce federal Crown 'billing caps' leading to criminal charges being dropped 1:10

2M ago1:10

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GUEST: Frank Bergen - Hamilton Police ChiefBy NEWSTALK1010

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Hawkins Cheezies & Conspiracy Theories 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Are Ontario’s own Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? It’s crunch time when Deborah Kimmett and Sean Cullen debate this delight. Then, should conspiracy theories be indulged? Don’t miss Nathan Macintosh and Chris Locke’s illuminati-ing takes on this topic.

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Former Premier of Ontario David Peterson, who called an early election in 1990, which ended in a surprise loss, discusses whether voters will give Ford the mandate he is looking for in the current snap ... 11:21

3M ago11:21

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What Is It Like To Visit Premier Grand Cru Wineries In Bordeaux? 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

André is doing Dry January - but we know that nobody cares about that. Michael is currently discovering Bordeaux and sipping on some of the most coveted wines of the region. Does Bordeaux live up to the hype? Or is it overhyped and overpriced? You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André a…

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Deb Hutton and TSN 1050's Matt Cauz Share Their List of the Top Ontario Wines 10:20

3M ago10:20

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GUEST: Matt Cauz - TSN 1050 Host and Host of Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People PodcastBy NEWSTALK1010

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Fake Meat & Scuba Diving 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

In this meaty episode from Season 14, Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs on plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the plunge when they discuss scuba diving. (Originally recorded in October 2019)

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Pierre Poilievre calls for the reopening of Parliament and shares how he would push back against President Trump's tariff threats 9:26

3M ago9:26

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GUEST: Pierre Poilievre - Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickBy NEWSTALK1010

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Forking Hangry with Chef Jill 44:23

3M ago44:23

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This episode is a chat with Jillian Hillier, better known online as @faretheewellbychefjill. Chef Jill has a lot to say about eating healthy and all of those dietary restrictions that everybody seems to have these days. I met her last November at the Cru…

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Toronto Library Workers will be paid TIME AND A HALF to work on Sundays 9:18

3M ago9:18

9:18

GUEST: Jennifer McKelvie - Deputy Mayor - Councillor for Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge ParkBy NEWSTALK1010

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TASTING TOGETHER - A Visit To Lake Seneca in the Finger Lakes 58:03

3M ago58:03

58:03

THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE OF TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - BUT TASTING TOGETHER - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AND HAVE A GREAT 2025! André took an April visit to lake Seneca - he visited Hillick and Hobbs, Hermann J Wiemer, and Fox Run. This was a return to the United States after his first visit to the Finger Lakes in 2017 when he heard that Paul Hobbs …

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Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Erica Sigurdson and Dakota Ray Hebert rattle each other’s nerves when they decide if baby showers are great. Then, does nothing beat winter in Alberta? Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada break the ice on this seasonal subject.

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What should Canada do about Donald Trump’s comments on annexing Canada? David MacNaughton, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, joined Deb Hutton to give his outlook. 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Visiting Jennifer Carleton in Ontario 49:56

3M ago49:56

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week’s podcast is a revisit with Jennifer Carleton. We recorded her previous podcast last spring over a video call when we were both in the Okanagan Valley. She invited me to visit her amazing wine room at her home in Peterborough, Ontario at some p…

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Kevin O’Leary shares what was talked about in a recent conversation between himself and President-elect Donald Trump. 11:09

3M ago11:09

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GUEST: Kevin O'Leary - Canadian businessman and investor Image Credits: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Evan VucciBy NEWSTALK1010

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Premier Doug Ford says the federal government needs to focus on Trump tariff threats 8:20

3M ago8:20

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GUEST: Doug Ford - Premier of Ontario Photo Credit: Chris Young/The Canadian PressBy NEWSTALK1010

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Ontario set a deadline of January 1, 2025 to be fully accessible. How did they do? 11:24

3M ago11:24

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By NEWSTALK1010

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Canada's National Anthem & Everything Happens for a Reason 35:56

3M ago35:56

35:56

Jon Steinberg and Ali Hassan compete for their Ottawa audience’s true patriot love when they decide if Canada has the best national anthem. Then, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi are masters of their own destiny when they debate if everything happens for a reason.

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A Look at Some of the Highlights of 2024 35:58

3M ago35:58

35:58

Michael and André spent a lot of time together in 2024. But they also enjoyed some great bottles of wine together. They do some clean-up of topics for the end of the year and set the table for 2025. Thanks for listening in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Glengarry County's Stonehouse Vineyard 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . I get to speak with Joanne Pratt and Craig MacMillan, the owners of Stonehouse Vineyard in Lochiel, Ontario. Unless you’ve read either of my two Sipsters Pocket Guides to 50 Must-Try Ontario Wines, there is little chance that you could have even heard of…

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Michael and André Have Been Traveling - Portugal and Italy! 49:55

4M ago49:55

49:55

André took a much needed vacation to Portugal - naturally he headed to Porto and visited a few Port Houses. He also visited a couple of wineries in Vinho Verde. Michael has been spending his December in Italy - he has also been eating and drinking his way through the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Doug Ford introducing $10K drug fines around encampments 11:39

4M ago11:39

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GUEST: Paul Calandra - Ontario Minister for Municipal Affairs and HousingBy NEWSTALK1010

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Left vs. Right & Christmas Markets 35:22

4M ago35:22

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Is left superior to right? David Pryde and Derek Seguin do right by their Ottawa audience during this divergent debate. Then, Kate Davis and Ron Sparks turn the yule-tide when they discuss if Christmas markets are a holiday must.

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As the Canada Post strike heats up, Deb chats with John Hamilton, Vice-President, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at Canada Post 10:30

4M ago10:30

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grape Varieties 24:18

4M ago24:18

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There are eighteen grape varieties permitted for Châtauneuf-du-Pape, some of them very famous, others much more obscure. This episode details the characteristics of each of the varieties and what they bring to a blend—and why blending is so important in the warm climate of the southern Rhône—as well as looking at some of the other regions the varie…

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President of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo Teresa Resch shares her excitement about the official team name and logo being unveiled to the public! 2:19

4M ago2:19

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GUEST: Teresa Resch - President of Toronto's WNBA Team Photo Credits: WNBA / Toronto TempoBy NEWSTALK1010

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Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right 37:20

4M ago37:20

37:20

Is the pickup truck the best type of vehicle? Katie Ellen-Humphries and Dan Taylor refuse to Dodge the question when they hit the road with this topic. Then, laughs are in store when Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa decide if the customer is always right.

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Savon Du Bois 41:00

4M ago41:00

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Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . This week’s guest is Anne Du Bois who own Savon Du Bois in Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario. I’ve always wanted to do an episode like this because it is not directly about wine but rather, about aromas almost exclusively. Anne Du Bois is an aromathe…

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The Best Wines For The Holidays - Toronto Life 47:06

4M ago47:06

47:06

Michael and André have once again written the Toronto Life gift guide - here are some highlights. They also had a chance to dive into some killer bottles of wine over the past month - including a stellar dinner with the wines of Joseph Phelps. You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine You can email André a…

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Premier Doug Ford joins Deb Hutton in the Newstalk1010 studios 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

Premier Doug Ford joins Deb Hutton for a sit-down interview on studio to talk how he’ll handle a Trump government, auto insurance rates, rent control and more. Plus, he answers your questions directly on the Talkback app!By NEWSTALK1010

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