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The Connected Table Live

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Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They br... more

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Frank Brigsten
Beloved New Orleans chef and founder of Brigsten's Restaurant
Brigsten's Restaurant
Episode: Brigtsen’s Restaurant in New Orleans: A Timeless Creole Classic
Ernie Foundas
Owner, founder and executive chef of Sui Generis
Sui Generis
Episode: Suis Generis, New Orleans Restaurant with a Farm Dedicated to Zero Waste
Pierpaolo Lurieri
Vintner, owner of Rocca di Frassinello/Scurtarola estate
Rocca di Frassinello
Episode: Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Massimo Casagrande
Technical director at Rocca dei Frassanello
Rocca dei Frassanello
Episode: Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Giorgio Maletti Cavallari
Winemaker at Gratamaco/Vinci producer lineage
Agricola Giorgio Maletti Cavallari
Episode: Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Simone Toninelli
Winemaker, Amiato i Vini del Volcano
Amiato i Vini del Volcano
Episode: Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Stefania Toninelli
Viticulture-trained partner at Amiato i Vini del Volcano
Amiato i Vini del Volcano
Episode: Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Jessica Dupuy
Texas-born wine, food, and travel journalist; author
Freelance journalist; author of Italianity
Episode: Texas Wine & Food Journalist Jessica Dupuy Dips Her Boots in Italy
Martha Wiggins
Chief Culinary Officer and Executive Chef at Café Reconcile
Café Reconcile
Episode: Café Reconcile, New Orleans, Transforms the Lives of At-Risk Youths

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Melanie Young
Host of The Connected Table Live; The Connected Table Live
David Ransom
Co-host of The Connected Table Live; The Connected Table Live

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Wish I could do minus 1 Star

    I really tried, but absolutely could not get through 1 podcast. Between mis pronouncing the guest’s name to erroring on their book title, WOW!!! If you’re going to do this, get it right!!! Plus her voice is just annoying.

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Talking Volcanic Wines with Master Sommelier John Szabo
Q: Are white or red wines more likely to express volcanic soil characteristics?
White wines tend to be more transparent and readable in volcanic terroirs, though there are savory and distinctly volcanic reds as well; tannin can modulate the volcanic character.
Talking Volcanic Wines with Master Sommelier John Szabo
Q: What drew you to volcanic wines and how did the book come together?
I started with a short piece about a favorite wine grown on a volcano and expanded it into a full-length article, which then grew into a book exploring the breadth of volcanic terroirs and their distinct profiles across continents.
Share Our Strength's Bill & Debbie Shore- 40 Years Fighting Hunger
Q: How did the No Kid Hungry program come about and evolve?
The shift came from wanting a big, solvable problem; No Kid Hungry emerged as a focused national campaign to end childhood hunger through school meals, nutrition programs, and policy changes, expanding the impact beyond fundraising into scalable public programs.
Share Our Strength's Bill & Debbie Shore- 40 Years Fighting Hunger
Q: Where did you grow up and what inspired you to get into public service and philanthropy?
They grew up in Pittsburgh in a politically active household, which instilled a sense of service and community work that later translated into founding Share Our Strength and pursuing hunger relief through hands-on programs and fundraising.
Eating Through Europe One Tour at a Time- Kenneth Dunn, Eating Europe
Q: How do you differentiate Eating Europe from others offering food or wine tours?
By focusing on immersive neighborhood experiences, meeting people behind the food, and a curated progression of stops that balance market visits, delis, and sit-down meals.

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What is The Connected Table Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned hosts explore food, wine, cocktails, and hospitality with industry leaders and family-run businesses around the world. Episodes balance deep-dive interviews with on-location reporting, travel tips, and practical buying guidance, often spotlighting winemakers, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. A notable strength is the approachable, story-forward style that blends historical context, regional culture, and business insights to help listeners understand how food and drink brands build identity and community. The show frequently features family-owned operations, terroir-driven winemaking, and hospitality entrepreneurship, making it a solid match for professionals pursuing brand-building, sponsorship, or media opportunities in... more

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2. Ernie Foundas
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5. Giorgio Maletti Cavallari
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7. Stefania Toninelli
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