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Lo-Fi Wine Making With Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines (Ep.61)

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Uffe Deichmann is a sort of pioneer in Australian winemaking; his focus on lo-fi production methods and non-traditional flavors has helped redefine what consumers expect from the land down under. We dive deep into the history of Poppelvej, Uffe’s own journey through winemaking, and the philosophy that underlies the incredible wine they are producing.

Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More (Ep.347)

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Molly recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all these things, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Remedy 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Remedy 130

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We've been spending time in Atomic's new Remedy 130 and comparing it to the boot it evolved from, the Redster CS 130. Here are our main takeaways so far.

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New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)

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We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.
Today on our CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan Ellsworth and Eli Brown delve into the changing landscape of alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic (NA) and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General's recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the craft beverage industry

The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown (Ep.57)

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Jonathan and Eli discuss alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic and low ABV cocktails; the implications of the US Surgeon General's recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the beverage industry.
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