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The Wine Situation

The Wine Situation is a show where host Ellen Clifford is here for you, whether you want to be the friend at dinner everyone trusts to pick a bottle, or just want a virtual drinking buddy. Every episode she cracks a bottle teaches you something new! No matter what your wine situation is--Elle Clifford is here to help!

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All Episodes

53:04

The Wine Situation with Farley Elliott!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/07/24

It's season 2--now with more wine! Shaughn and Ellen are back for wine wins, and no more whines! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is the Penfolds "Grandfather" Tawny Fortified Wine. Shaughn's tip is Chenin Blanc from South Africa. This week's guest is Farley Elliott, editor of Eater LA! Shaughn and Ellen brought a skin-contact natural wine, since that is what Farley is getting into: 2015 Hatton-Daniels Malvasia Bianco from Contra Costa, California! The crew get into the ups and downs of being a food writer--from

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60:07

Dustin Lancaster & Tardy Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/05/15

It's the year-end finale episode! The Whine Situation is headed to spring break in Cabo!! Foam parties!! But first Dustin Lancaster (owner of Bar Covell, Augustine, Hermosillo and more!) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about people who are chronically late. The Grape of Thrones is Mourvèdre, aka Mataro aka Monastrell. Get a bottle of Bandol (the place for classic Mourvedre) and give it a try! They pair Dustin's whine about tardiness with a wine that is from a region that was late to the party:

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57:21

Augustus Prew & Corporate Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/05/08

This week Augustus Prew (About a Boy, Kickass 2, Pure Genius) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about how much we are controlled by corporations! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is to buy the bottle! Wine by the glass is fun but try seeing how wine evolves as it remains open. Shaughn's Hip Sip Tip is Schiava, a light red from Alto Adige Erst + Nue! To go with Augie's whine Shaughn and Ellen procured a small batch wine from a small independent winemaker: Friend of the show Matthew Kaner's 2014 AM/FM Pinot

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71:30

Cody Ziglar and Small-Big Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/05/01

The man behind the engineering and recording of our podcast becomes the guest! This week features Cody Ziglar (UCB engineer, Cracked, Funny or Die) who works toooooooooo damn hard! Just so you know Zig will have some sweet bass vocals in your ears! Before getting into the whine Shaughn and Ellen have some Hip Sip Tips! Ellen wants people to give sweet wine a chance. Shaughn's tip is the Kunin Pape Star Blonde--rhone varietals from Santa Barbara! Zig's whine is that he works too much and does not

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56:10

Megan McIver and Gym Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/04/24

This week Megan McIver (Cosmos in the City, bubbleologist) is in the house for whines, wines and bubble talk! Before getting into whine and wines, the Grape of Thrones is Tannat. Originally from France it is deliciously tannic and juicy! Megan's whine is about etiquette at gyms so it is paired with a wine that is lean and strong: 2016 Santo Winery Santorini Assyrtiko! This Greek wine from a volcanic island is dry and bitter but the alcohol comes out to arm wrestle. Her whines start with her hot

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52:13

Pete Zias and Recycled Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/04/17

This week Pete Zias (Groundlings, Cha-Cha Heels, Stand-up) joins the Whine Whisperer and Mademoiselle Palate to whine about the forced recycling program at his apartment building! Ellen's Hip Sip Tip is a well-done classic Daiquiri but with demerara simple syrup! Shaughn's Hip Sip Tip is Transplant IPA infused with CBD! Since white wine grape skins usually go to waste, Shaughn and Ellen pair Pete's recycling whine with a skin-contact wine: COS Ramí. Its a biodynamic wine from Sicily! Recycling

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65:55

Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel &...

The Wine Situation ·

2018/04/10

Amanda Salvatore and Jackie Rae Aubel of the Guilty Pleasure podcast are in the house and here to make sure Shaughn and Ellen stay on track! Before getting into the whines, this week's Grape of Thrones is Albariño, a scrumptious white wine most known for being from Rías Baixas and Vinho Verde. This week's guests want to whine about passive aggressive notes! When you are passive aggressive you say one thing and mean another so Shaughn and Ellen went with a wine that is called one thing but signifies

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68:42

H Michael Croner and Newborn Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/04/03

H Michael Croner (Groundlings, Big Bang Theory, What Would Diplo Do, commercials you've probably seen) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about his mom's encouragement of a future with wife and kids. The banter kicks in early but but first Shaughn and Ellen give the Hip Sip Tip. In honor of recording on Women's Day Ellen shouts out Dutcher Crossing, a winery run by a woman! Shaughn pimps a beer: Maine Beer Company! Because he DOES fuck with IPA. Then, H Michael gets into his beef. He loves his mom

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55:17

Marci Liroff & Slowed-Down Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/03/27

Casting Director and acting coach extraordinaire joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about cars barreling through her neighborhood way too fast! But first: the Grape of Thrones Grenache Blanc! A frequently blended white grape, it can be full or too flabby but look for it! It can also be delightful. Marci's biggest beef is with people zooming too fast through her puppy friendly hood! A close second is people leaving their pups in hot cars! Basically dog misuse in general gets her distain and rightfully

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57:18

Cristie Norman & Guest Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/03/20

This week Cristie Norman (Adulting With Alcohol, sommelier at Spago) makes the trek from her Beverly Hills workplace to share her whines! The hip sip tip from Shaughn is Latitude 50 North, a trocken sekt spatburgunder rosé aka a dry sparkling pinot noir rosé! Ellen got to try some Paso Robles Roussanne and a Syrah from TOP Winery with the winemaker herself! Learn about the ethos behind these Los Angeleno winemakers! Cristie's whine is about bad guests in restaurants. As a somm who started at Spago

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63:09

Zora Bikangaga & Well-Mannered Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/03/13

This week Shaughn and Ellen welcome Zora Bikangaga (Drunk History, improv, This American Life) to whine about the lack of manners particularly in respect to elevators and hosting. The "Grape of Thrones" is Zinfandel: the group hug of wine! Learn the roots of this American variety. It's not a pink drink! To counteract Zora's mannerly whines, Ellen and Shaughn sourced a wine from England, where proper decorum is very important! They pop a 2013 Wiston Estate Cuvee, a sparkling wine from South

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67:26

Joel Spence & Invasive Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/03/06

Joel Spence (Big Little Lies, Mouth Feelings podcast) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about customer service reps getting to personal! Before getting into the whine they cover the Grape of Thrones/Grape of the Week: Melon de Bourgogne aka Muscadet! Everyone has had the person working at the store ask them what they are doing that day or why they need quarters; Shaughn and Ellen have to concur with Joel--it's annoying! They pair the whine with a wine no one would dare question, aka a celebrity wine:

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66:37

Brendan Hines & Televised Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/02/27

This week Brendan Hines (Lie to Me, Suits, The Tick) joins the Wine Whisperer and Mademoiselle Palate to whine about televisions being everywhere. The Grape of the Week/Grapes of Thrones is Tempranillo! AKA...a lot of other names. Get the lowdown on this grape and it's spiritual home of Rioja. They also go over some of the mailbag responses. Hear what pricy wines podcast fans are sipping! Before getting into his whine, Brendan reveals the notes he took on the show's opening banter. Turns out Shaughn

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59:06

Johnny Meeks & The Search for Lost Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/02/20

Shaughn and Ellen welcome Johnny Meeks (Upright Citizens Brigade, Mouth Feelings, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) to the show to hear his whines about looking for things he lost. First though they tackle their Grape of the Week/Grapes of Thrones: Viognier. Johnny reveals that he goes nuts when things are not where they are supposed to be. He tends to be staring right at things that he thinks are missing, so Shaughn and Ellen pair his whine with a wine found where you wouldn't expect it to be: in a can! They

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65:18

Erin Gibson & Insta-Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/02/13

Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade, Feminasty) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about how fake everything/everyone is on Instagram. The grape of the week/grape of thrones is Torrontes, an Argentinean delight. It CAN be delicious. Just don't think about soap! Before getting into Erin's whine the three bond on a love of funky wines and footy cheese. They cheers it with a drink Erin says a "yacht widow" would drink: Campari. It's good for the Crohn's and colitis. As for her whine, Erin started noticing

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54:21

Maggie Lawson & Gluten-Free Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/02/06

Maggie Lawson (Psych, Angel from Hell, Santa Clarita Diet) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about having celiac and how popularity of gluten-free diets has affected how seriously people take the disease. The Grape of the Week is Pinotage! A South African hybrid that has some...interesting tasting notes. After that everyone digs into both celiac disease. The gluten-free movement has made it easier for people with the auto-immune disease to eat out, but has lead to a lot of poking fun at the

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65:57

Karl Hess & Luncheon Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/01/30

Why don't we drink at lunch? That is the whine of Karl Hess (Food Fact or Fiction on the Cooking Channel, Yelling About Paté podcast, stand-up) who shows up to challenge Shaughn with his sultry bass tones. Ellen moderates as best she can. The grape of the week is Sangiovese! Do you enjoy a Tuscan red wine like Chianti? Well--boom! You are probably enjoying Sangiovese. There is a new mailbag assignment: Tell us the fanciest and/or priciest wine you've sipped! Ellen has enjoyed Armand de Brignac

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53:34

Jen Curcio & Wines for Your Day Job!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/01/23

This week Jen Curcio (storyteller, Cara and Jen's Sleepover Party) joins Shaughn and Ellen to complain about day jobs! Before getting into the whine and wine Shaughn and Ellen launch a new segment, Grape of the Week! This week they cover Sauvignon Blanc--from what it tastes like to classic regions and stellar pairings. They also reveal more mailbag results: the listeners have been writing in with their grocery store wine purchases! Jen's current day job right now is giving her grief being as

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60:52

Jeffery Self & More Famous Women Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/01/16

This episode gets a sultry start before welcoming guest Jeffery Self (30 Rock, You're Killing Me, A Very Very Bad Thing) joins to whine about the plethora of attention given to terrible famous men when there are so many fabulous women to be honored! They pair it with a wine that is associated with women that deserves respect: a fantastic 2013 Chardonnay by Deovlet Santa Maria Valley Solomon Hills Vineyard from sponsor Gregory Condes Wines! Honor the women, honor the wine. Ellen's hip sip tip was

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66:39

Betsy Stover & Very Proper (even texted) Wines!

The Wine Situation ·

2018/01/09

Betsy Stover (Why Mommy Drinks, Teacher's Lounge) joins this week to whine about the terrible etiquette surrounding iPhones. Because new-school tech needs old-school etiquette they pair this with a wine from sponsor Gregory Condes that is a collar between an old-school wine family and a new scholar of enology: 2015 Domaine du Roncée Chinon. Ellen's hip sip tip is actually a cocktail book, Kara Newman's "Road Soda", especially the Rome with a View Cocktail. Shaughn's hip sip tip is another white

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