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3.16.21 / WHY WINE IS ROCK & ROLL

Meet three legendary music-industry veterans-turned wine insiders as they discuss overlap between the worlds of wine and music. Plus: A totally inappropriate book teaser, and more.

2.23.21 / CANNABIS IN THE KITCHEN

As congress considers legalizing marijuana nationally, it’s time to revisit our conversation about cannabis in the kitchen. Sparkling Wine Anytime will be on shelves in a few short weeks, and submit your ideas for the future of The Four Top!

1.27.21 / CALLING ALL FANS OF FIZZ

Send us a photo of your gorgeous self drinking your favorite bubbly. Fill out our survey on The Four Top. And read about the wine that makes Smurfs fly.

1.5.21 / TIME FOR CHANGE IN THE WINE INDUSTRY

The Court of Master Sommeliers faces accusations of sexual harassment and assault, and reports of fostering a culture of racism. Our panelists discuss the need for change in the wine industry.

12.9.20 / MERCH... JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Breaking news…we now have merch! In addition, to tide you over for the holidays we have a new bonus episode from the Celebrating Hispanic Roots discussion.

11.19.20 / A HARVEST YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

Learn about harvest season danger, help wildfire evacuees, take my rosé class, check out our new merch, listen to Mr. Pancakes, and WE’VE GONE INDIE!

10.21.20 / "JUNK" FOOD + JUDGMENT

How did McDonald’s come to play a defining role in Black American history? And should society judge individuals on the basis of the foods they eat? Historian Marcia Chatelain, author and columnist Roxane Gay, and Memphis-based health advocate Whitney Trotter discuss in Episode 81 of The Four Top.

9.15.20 / FIGHT FIRE + REENVISION MEDIA

Yes, we can take action to prevent future wildfires. Here’s how. Also, here’s how you can tune in to hear the lowdown on the shakeup in food media that happened over summer 2020.

8.19.20 / FOOD, FILM & FICTION

As summer heats up and the pandemic rages on, we’re all looking for something new to watch or read right now. So for our August episode, The Four Top calls in three experts to recommend some of the best movies and novels that portray the culinary world.

7.22.20 / WHY VEGANISM MATTERS NOW

In this era of pandemic and political protests, a formerly marginalized diet and lifestyle has become increasingly prevalent and celebrated. Espoused by political leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Coretta Scott King, veganism is a social movement with a pacifist message.