Pour Decision Podcast

Joshua Ramey-Renk

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Welcome to the Pour Decision Podcast...where two friends pair delicious wine with....questionable...food choices. So pull up a chair, lift your glass, and join Joshua and Andrea in your own pour decision... Drop us a line at pourdecisionpodcast@gmail.com

JAN 31

Chips-n-Dips and kinda dry January

In our first episode of the New Year, Joshua and Andrea push the boundaries of "Dry January" while overloading on game-day party snacks. Joshua reveals just how much he knows about sports, and Andrea surrenders to a giggle loop because words on paper are hard. Plus. how Chile saved an extinct grape varietal... Wines/Other Willie’s Remedy Low Dose Social Tonic (Non-Alcoholic, THC/CBD infused) Kally Golden Sparkler (Non-Alcoholic) Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere 2023 Carmen Gran Reserva Carignan 2023 Pairing food (so…much…food) Ruffles Sea Salted Chips Tostitos Cheese Dip Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip Casa Sanchez Thin & Light Tortilla Chips Roberto’s of Santa Cruz Medium Salsa La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan dip Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Fruit roll ups (assorted flavors) Cheetos Flaming Hot Minis Funions Minis Pop Tarts (because…why not…) Peggy’s Plates: “Game Day” chocolate chili with Beyond Beef (https://www.food.com/recipe/mens-health-game-day-chili-283281) Lemon Bisque which-isn’t-a-bisque-but-that’s-what-it’s-called (lemon chiffon-esque pie) w/ Strawberry compote (https://mostdeliciouslife.com/lemon-bisque/) Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

56 min
12/31/2025

So Many Samples (and an experimental cocktail)

Our pre-Christmas episode, just in time for New Year’s Eve! We talk through the kind of things you might come across at a holiday party and see how a sampler set of Monterey/Paso Robles wines pairs up. And Joshua and Andrea are still working out the clink kinks… Wines Paula Kornell Brut California NV Avenales Ranch Petit Sirah (Paso Robles) Union Sacré Gewurztraminer (Monterey) Tablas Creek Patelon de Tablas Blanc (Paso Robles) High Camp Grenache Rosé (Estrella District-Paso Robles) Adelaida “Keeper” Red Wine (Adelaida District-Paso Robles) McPrice Myers “High on the Hog” Red Wine (Paso Robles) Jousi Zinfandel 2021 (Paso Robles) Pairing food Bauli Panettone Classico Pepperidge Farm Mint Brussels Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread Men Port Wine Cheese Spread Crackers Peggy’s Plates: Sausage rolls w/ dipping sauces, Spicy bacon-wrapped dates Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

1h 6m
11/24/2025

Celebs, Beaujolais Day and Clink-splaining

Episode Notes We’re back indoors celebrating celebrity wines, Beaujolais Day, and Mansplaining how to hold a wine glass. Wines Sun Goddess Prosecco NV (Italy) Mary J. Blige MianU 2024 (Mendocino) Roberta King Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 (France) Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2025 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend Snoop Dogg Pairing food Ritz Crackers Kraft Roka Bleu Cheese Spread Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread Dill Gherkins Canned black olives Canned Cranberry Sauce Brie Peggy’s Plates: Turkey cranberry (or spicy fig) sliders on homemade rosemary potato rolls, Cranberry pop-ups Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites, except accordion track, licensed Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/la-vita-bella License code: 6AMMEAHSZFXWCBOE

55 min
10/14/2025

Field Trip to the Faire!!

Episode Notes We’re starting Season 2 off with an experimental foray into field recording as we break out the travelling setup and head to the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire (note the extra “e”…because not only did Joshua mis-name the event several times, he and Andrea totally forgot to mention the extra letter…). We were totally unprepared, no run of show notes, no planned banter, no intro/wrap up verbiage…so come along with us as we wing it on our field trip to the Faire! (Did we mention the extra “e” already? That really classes it up…) Wines Highway 12 Pinot Noir 2023 Oak Farm Lodi Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Flying Suitcase Mendocino Viognier 2023 Gravel Bar Columbia Valley (Red Mountain) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Russian Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2019 Domenico Barbera Pairing food GIM Belly Pork Belly and Garlic Noodles Pepperoni Pizza Onion Garlic Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.) Smoked Bacon Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.) Maple Pancake Almonds (Nature’s Candy Co.) Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

20 min
08/17/2025 · BONUS

Summer Spectacular 2025

Summer Spectacular 2025 Our Summer spectacular is a mini-episode just to check in and share an update about what the hosts have been up to between seasons, and this time we piggy backed on a planned game night. We were using some new equipment for recording in the field, so the sound quality is a little spotty in places but it was a lot of fun to try out something new! We don't do full show notes for mini-episodes, but we do want to give a shout out to 61 Degrees North Winery in Anchorage Alaska where we had a lot of fun chatting with owner/winemaker Carla...if you go, be sure to check out the wallpaper in the bathroom, and have fun with the adult coloring books!! https://www.61degreesnorthwinery.com/ And another shout out to the very imaginative and super weird minds at Very Special Games, the folks that came up with Abducktion...We don't know you, but we salute you!! www.veryspecialgames.com. We're planning to be back with our regular full episodes in September! Sip on!!!!!!!!! Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

16 min
04/27/2025

Unholy Communion

It’s just a week after Easter, so we’re grabbing some left-over Peeps and other picnic foods along with wines that may or may not be earmarked for a variety of ceremonial purposes. Welcome to the Unholy Communion episode!! Wines Burrell School 2023 Field Trip Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) The Velvet Devil 2022 Merlot (Washington) King David Sacramental Sweet Red (unconsecrated) (NV) Manischewitz Concord Grape (NV) Pairing food Pink Peeps Cadbury Crème Eggs Marshmallow Bunnies, Chicks & Eggs Carrs Rosemary Crackers Cheezits Chicken in a Biskit Ritz Deviled Eggs Peggy’s Plate: Scallop Salad. strawberries and whipped cream Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

56 min
03/30/2025

Sliders and Chocolate Bunny Ears, Oh My!

Episode Notes We’ve survived the Ides of March just in time to record our episode with a few days left in the month. But can we survive cold dino nuggies and chocolate bunny torture? Oh, the HUMANITY! Wines Escopodio Arinto dos Azores Do Pico Vino Blanco 2023 (Portugal)Governor’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (New Zealand)Rombauer Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022 (USA)Old Zin Vines Estate Grown Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2021 (USA)Pairing food Dino Nuggies w/ SaucesChili MacFried Baloney SandwichPineapple (canned)StrawberriesLindt Chocolate BunnyHostess CupcakesGuac and tortilla chipsPeggy’s Plate: Variety of Sliders Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley, or found on random free sound effect websites.

59 min
02/23/2025

Wine Tasting is Like a Box of Chocolates

Episode Notes We’re recording during the month of all things sweet and cute, and using that as an excuse to try a variety of sweet wines and ports, including the infamous “trauma bottle” that’s been lurking in Joshua’s cellar for nearly 30 years. Experience the drama!!! Wines Nebbia 2009 Orange MuscatBogle Family 2019 Petite Sirah PortTobin James “Liquid Love” 2011 Late Harvest ZinfandelWarre’s 1994 Vintage Port Pairing food Thin Mints (Girls Scout Cookies)Whitman’s SamplerNerds Gummy ClustersSanders Minis Sea Salt CaramelsChocolate truffles from the Village PubPeggy’s Plate: Lentil Soup with Shrimp and Garlic Bread Boiler Plate All opinions are those of the presenter(s) and we have not received any promotional consideration unless clearly stated. All sound effects and background music are from Audio Hero or original foley.

54 min

Welcome to the Pour Decision Podcast...where two friends pair delicious wine with....questionable...food choices. So pull up a chair, lift your glass, and join Joshua and Andrea in your own pour decision... Drop us a line at pourdecisionpodcast@gmail.com

Creator

Joshua Ramey-Renk
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

14
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Joshua Ramey-Renk 2024
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Pour Decision Podcast