In this episode of Deep Dive: Celebrity Adjacent, hosts Andy Tarnoff and Carole Caine compare notes about their very different encounters with comedian and actor Howie Mandel. Carole interviewed Howie in the early 2000s at the Montreal Comedy Festival and found him funny and gracious, while it took a while for Andy to get him to open up in his 2012 phone conversation.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

04:38 First Impressions of Howie Mandel

10:13 Memorable Encounters with Howie Mandel

18:44 The Art of Interviewing Celebrities

21:27 Looking Ahead: Future Celebrity Stories

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In this episode of Deep Dive: Wine Acoustics, hosts Andy Tarnoff and Courtney Taylor-Taylor gather in person at the Odditorium in Portland. They explore a bottle of 2019 La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino, as well as the 30th anniversary of Courtney's band, The Dandy Warhols. The discussion is rich with humor, insights and personal anecdotes, making it a captivating listen for fans of music and wine alike.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deep Dive: Wine Acoustics

03:02 Exploring Brunello di Montalcino

05:59 Tasting Notes and Wine Structure

09:01 Wine Shop Experience and Recommendations

12:10 Wine Characteristics and Personal Stories

15:06 Wine Ratings and Future Predictions

16:24 The Evolution of Wine Tasting

20:31 The Art of Performance and Connection

27:53 Navigating Band Dynamics and Longevity

30:00 Home Turf vs. Touring: The Experience

34:40 Recognition and the Nature of Fame

In this episode of Deep Dive: The Feed, hosts Andy Tarnoff and Eron Laber explore various unique kitchen gadgets and improvements. They discuss items found on Facebook Marketplace, including a jerky cannon, a nut chopper and a Polynesian nutcracker. The conversation takes a turn toward innovative cooking methods in unconventional spaces, such as hotel rooms, highlighting the "creativity" and practicality of home cooking. They discuss the balance between cooking while traveling for business and leisure, the quirky Muff Pot gadget, creative kitchen storage solutions, and the love for coffee.

And of course, they debate the rise of kitchen robots, and whether modern kitchen improvements truly enhance cooking experiences.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kitchen Improvements

03:10 Exploring Unique Kitchen Gadgets

06:01 Cultural Perspectives on Kitchen Tools

08:58 Innovative Cooking in Unconventional Spaces

17:45 Traveling and Cooking: Balancing Business and Leisure

18:36 The Muff Pot: A Unique Cooking Gadget

21:52 Creative Kitchen Solutions: Custom Cabinets and Storage

23:18 Coffee Lovers Unite: The Quest for the Perfect Brew

25:05 Dream Kitchen Appliances: The Ultimate Espresso Machine

26:51 The Rise of Kitchen Robots: Convenience vs. Tradition

29:04 Exploring Kitchen Technology: The Chef Robot

34:50 Kitchen Improvements: Are They Worth It?