The Talk Pod

Time to celebrate--and nothing sets the mood better than a sparkling wine! In this episode, The Talk Pod's Wine & Spirits expert, Elizabeth Kate, discusses different varieties of sparkling wine, including Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Lambrusco, and others. Listen, learn, and enjoy! 

Elizabeth Kate explains how the versatile Chenin Blanc grape may be the perfect choice for so many of your holiday wine needs. While often overlooked in the United States, Chenin Blanc’s vast range—from dry to sweet—makes it an easy choice to compliment just about anything on your holiday table. So, go ahead and explore and enjoy, Chenin Blanc!

In this podcast, ALIVE Magazine columnist, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Investment Adviser, John Gardner, continues his discussion about his “Top Ten Tenets of Investing.” In this final segment of this two-part series, John discusses and explains additional proven, time-tested rules you need to know in order to succeed over the long term in investing. While John specializes in counseling high net-worth investors, his sound advice is applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

ALIVE Magazine columnist, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Investment Adviser, John Gardner, discusses his “Top Ten Tenets of Investing.” In this two-part series, John discusses and explains proven, time-tested rules you need to know in order to succeed over the long term in investing. While John specializes in counseling high net-worth investors, his sound advice is applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

In this podcast, John Gardner shares with Talk Pod listeners what he calls the “Windows of Retirement”—the important ages in life relating to retirement savings, withdrawals, taxes, and Social Security benefits. John is a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Portfolio Manager who works with high net-worth investors, but his sound advice is applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

John Gardner introduces Talk Pod listeners to the unique, foundational principles he employs in his practice as founder and principal of three successful investment and wealth management companies. While John is a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Portfolio Manager who works with high net-worth investors, his advice is sound and applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

This is publisher Eric Johnson's interview with the author of the historical autobiography, "Displaced." In this interview, Kapus shares how his family left Budapest during the waning years of WWII, as Stalin's troops began their brutal occupation of the Hungarian homeland. Leaving everything behind, the Kapus family eventually arrived in Berkeley, California, to become proud American citizens. Kapus' unique perspective on socialism is particularly relevant today.   

We've all heard about the amazing benefits of the coming 5G technology, but do we know the risks? This rollout is happening, even though the long term health effects are unknown. As current 4G EMF exposure is already linked to numerous health risks like reproductive harm, DNA damage, and even certain types of cancer, Americans need to be educated about 5G and the significant increase in heath risk it brings. This is a first in a series of podcasts about 5G, so be sure to follow The Talk Pod, and visit TheTalkPod.com for links to scientific research about 5G.     

This exclusive 43 minute interview with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, with ALIVE Magazine publisher Eric Johnson, was recorded soon after the USS Hornet's (the Apollo 11 recovery ship) "Splashdown 40" event in July 2009. The complete interview was featured in the October 2009 issue of ALIVE East Bay Magazine.

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Eric Johnson talks about divisions in America today.

Elizabeth Kate tells us all about Los Angeles' recent "Effervescence LA," the USA's premier Champagne and Sparkling Wine event. 

Elizabeth Kate talks about sweet wines and Tawny Port; perfect pairings with chocolate and desserts.

The Talk Pod and ALIVE Magazine's wine and spirits expert, Elizabeth Kate, tell us all about this All-American, "sophisticated" cocktail. Whether shaken or stirred, it is meant to be enjoyed. Here's how.  

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Forget about "saving" that bottle of Champagne and other sparkling wines for some "special" occasion--make every event special by serving and enjoying sparkling wine!

What effect will the devastating fires in California this past October have on the Napa and Sonoma wine industry?

Elizabeth Kate shares with our listeners where and how to enjoy what Mexico (Baja California) has to offer to wine and adventure lovers.

Wine and spirits expert Elizabeth Kate introduces The Talk Pod listeners to the "Stars of Pinot." 

Eric Johnson continues his discussion about how and why Donald Trump was elected, and why many people support him today.