Judd's Napa Valley Show

Multi-James Beard Award-winning food writer, Janet Fletcher talks cooking, writing, gardening, beer drinking, and, of course, cheese! Gordon Lustig joins the party and composes an original song about Janet on the spot! This is a fun one!

Get the inside scoop from the multi-faceted fellow along with a track from his band, The Deadlies and an exclusive-to-this-podcast story of his days in Rick James' group!

Using Napa Valley grapes, Arthur crafts all sorts of wonderful high-end booze! Will a couple early-morning eye-openers get Judd revved up for donuts? Give a listen to this spirited show.

One of Judd's favorite bartenders comes in to talk about crafting cocktails in the heart of wine country.

Judd invites Napa's musical madman, Gordon Lustig into the studio to play selections for the holiday. Loren sings and Judd reminisces about a life changing event that occurred 24 years earlier in the same studio.

Author and illustrator of more than 50 books, Mr. Cazet is one of Napa Valley's creative and cool characters. He's also a partner behind the Marilyn Merlot label. With many fine stories to tell and a history with Judd going back more than 30 years, this is one intriguing episode!

One of the culinary world's most entertaining teachers and authors, Hugh Carpenter joins us to give us stories, laughs and even a versatile Cabernet sauce recipe!

Celebrating 65 years of cooking up goodies for our community, Gerry tells stories about how his family got into the biz and sustained it into a third generation. Also, Gordon Lustig joins us for our in-studio Thanksgivukkah party, adding his musical madness!

Musician, director, philosopher and now… vintner, Gerald Casale talks about his path to Napa Valley and much more.

An insightful and inspiring conversation about artistry in many forms from these Napa Valley favorites.

Fun is always projecting from Cathy and the historic, yet modern, Cameo Cinema in St. Helena.

An energetic conversation filled with humor and music with two of the best (and a bit of ukulele sprinkled in)!

Mark Wilkinson, proprietor of his family's hot springs resort offers his enthusiasm and perspective on being a Napa Valley local, an involved community member and… mud!

The man who has gained a cult following among chefs and foodies for his Rancho Gordo heirloom legumes will get you psyched to eat beans!

The eloquent man at the center of our our musical and artistic community, Ming Luke.

Hollywood couldn't contain him, but I've got him! Get to know this witty and gifted composer/player/lyricist/award-winning songwriter.

Garden to table. BBQ expert. Gourmet beer pairing dinners. Feeds the Oakland Raiders. Chef Brian Whitmer!

A candid talk with a successful restaurateur. Who would he most like to have dinner with? Give a listen!

From the founding family of Silver Oak, Chad shares stories of his family's winemaking along with insight into the world of the ultra high-end wine lovers who turn to him for their vino fino fixes. Also, Arty Party stops in AND Judd chats with actress and ukulele star, Heidi Swedberg!

Michael Martini shares stories from his family's three generations of winemaking here in Napa Valley. He also rips some rock 'n roll lead guitar!