Cheap Wine Parenting

By Michael and Jessica

New parents discuss their experience over a bottle of cheap wine

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30: Duhcanter

Cheap Wine ParentingJul 20, 2020

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55:26

21: Be Like a Mountain

Follow up topics:
-Jessica is still working out
-Wine chilling guidelines: www.winemag.com/2018/08/13/chill-wine/
-DDG bangs

Since last episode, we:
-Have a child who takes steps with her walker regularly
-Had a tornado 🌪 near our house and retreated to the basement thanks to the apple corporation
-Went to a chili cook off and consumed no chili
-Joaquin Phoenix gave a somewhat rambling and utterly compelling speech and race car drivers are cancelled (see also Jim Gaffigan on Armchair Expert and "The Green Pill" episode of The Ezra Klein podcast)
-Jessica's DF is in PT

Jessica is feelin:
- Heather McMahan @heatherkmcmahan on instagram
Michael is feelin:
-@poorlydrawnlines on instagram
-You're Wrong About, available wherever you get your podcasts

We searched for:
-toddlers dropping food on the floor
-IP geolocation and podunk credit union

Protein and starch:
-second first day of daycare and more thoughts on daycare

This week's wines:
$5.19 Globerati Sangiovese from Whole Foods J - 3.5 Rattles, M - 2 Rattles

Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Feb 14, 202001:02:48

20: Welcome to Our Learning Farm

We made it to 20!

This week starts with a twist! A blindfolded taste test to see if we can tell the difference between a Sauvignon Blanc and a Shiraz.

Follow up topics: Jessica's DF, search engines and surveillance capitalism(check out The Talk Show episode 275 wherever you get your podcasts), and working out.

Since last episode, we:
cried at a commercial
have thoughts on a different commercial
have a kid who can walk with a learning farm
got really sore from working out
tried an expensive workout device
got a new handheld computing device

We introduce a new segment, Shit We Feelin.
Jessica is feelin:
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman
Michael is feelin:
@obese_beagle on instagram

The episode ends with the things we searched for:
Boston John
Foot slidy things
Washed up reality TV hosts
Caucus 🙄
Non-chicken wings

This week's wines:
$5.99 Bay Moon Sauvignon Blanc J - 1 Rattle, M - 2 Rattles
$2.99 Charles Shaw Shiraz J - 2.5 Rattles, M - 3 Rattles
$2.99 Charles Shaw Sauvignon Blanc (quick hit) j-3 rattles, M-2.5 rattles

Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Feb 07, 202053:58

19: Cute and Also Disgusting

This week we have a (relatively) parenting focused episode.

Follow up is limited to a search engine discussion and a longer talk about surveillance capitalism. Check out the latest episode of the Rework podcast (Mr. DHH Goes to Washington) for more information.

Since last episode, we have some thoughts on Dry-uary and Veganuary. Jessica hung out with some drag queens and Michael has a food fact that blew 60% of his lunch table's mind.

Our direct contributions to surveillance capitalism were summarized in the search segment, and we can't wait to share our findings on our new kitchen appliance.

Protein and starch this week is a discussion of the developmental changes we have noticed in our 12+ month old child.

This week's wine: the $6.99 Barefoot Pink Moscato from Sprouts.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Jan 31, 202050:06

18: Glycerin

After a week off, we are back with a barn-burner of an episode.

Follow up items include a detailed update on Jessica's damn foot. Since last episode, dixie alley was hit with storms, we updated some pictures, we had a visitor, and we said goodbye to a friend. We talk about our search history which included fictional boy bands, #brands, and decorations.

Protein and starch this week is a discussion of capital-S Stuff, consumerism, and how to raise a kid who is aware of her impact in the world.

This week's wine: the $3.99 Three Wishes Chardonnay from Whole Foods.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Jan 24, 202057:46

17: Teedlers Toddle

This week's episode is a parenting focused one (for a change)! Good for us!

This week's wine: the $8.99 Upper Left Merlot from Whole Foods.

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Jan 10, 202049:34

16: The Taco Bell Corporation

This week's episode tries really hard to pack in two week's worth of action.

The protein and starch is a breakdown of our first christmas as parents.

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This week's wine: the $6.99 Raccolte Lambrusco from Aldi.

Jan 03, 202001:00:57

Holiday Special Extravaganza Blowout Spectacular 4/4: Thomason Edison

This is part 4 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99).

Day 19: White Zinfandel - USA
Day 20: Merlot - Chile
Day 21: Chardonnay - Argentina
Day 22: Shiraz - Australia
Day 23: Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile
Day 24: Prosecco - Italy

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Dec 27, 201929:23

Holiday Blowout 3/4: Learning Farm

This is part 3 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99).

Day 13: Pinot Grigio - Italy
Day 14: Red Blend - Italy
Day 15: Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand
Day 16: Carignan - France
Day 17: Viognier - France
Day 18: Red Blend - Spain

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Dec 24, 201920:54

15: Rinse-A-Roo

This week's follow up includes an update on Jessica's Damn Foot and new thoughts on the Peloton at.

Since last week, Jessica had a few rinse-a-roos and it becomes a discussion point. We also attended a neighborhood party.

The bulk of our time is spent discussing our searches. We talk about flaming pajamas, toy boxes, Disney, vegan bakeries, drones, and car seats.

The protein and starch this week covers beverage snobs and our experiences.

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This week's wine: the $6.99 Arosa Sparkling Rose Moscato from Aldi.

Dec 20, 201954:47

Holiday Extravaganza 2/4: Wine Is The Whole Point of This Podcast

This is part 2 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99).

Day 7: Rosé Wine - Chile
Day 8: Chenin Blanc - South Africa
Day 9: Red Blend - Australia
Day 10: Pinot Grigio Blush - Italy
Day 12: Malbec - Argentina (consumed on day 11 because of Jessica)
Day 11: Colombard - France (consumed on day 12 because of Jessica)

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Dec 17, 201921:34

14: Whole or Half or Whatever...

This week's follow up includes a wrap
up of "cyber week" and an update on Jessica's Damn Foot.

It has been an eventful week and weekend with lots of fun and a few firsts, and we cover it in an appropriate level of detail.

As usual, our searches are the true parenting part of this podcast.

We skip the protein and starch this week, sometimes you just drink your dinner.

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This week's wine: the $4.99 Don Simón Tempranillo from Whole Foods.

Dec 13, 201951:34

Holiday Special 1/4: Can Opener

This is part 1 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99).

Day 1: Cava Rosé - Spain
Day 2: Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
Day 3: Merlot Rosé - France
Day 4: Tempranillo - Spain
Day 5: Chardonnay - Australia
Day 6: Shiraz - South Africa

Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Dec 10, 201923:38

13: Boutique Wood Stand

This week's follow up includes the end of a series, a peanut butter, a robot vacuum endorsement, tinder for moms, and the shit sandwich that is the Roku Corporation.

Since last time, we've improved our home, had some play dates, and bought less stuff than you (but still check out altrarunning.com if you need new running shoes). We talk about the peloton "controversy" (check it out on youtube) in far greater depth than originally intended, and quickly dive into the Spotify year in review.

Our searches really make up the parenting part of this podcast and reveal that our child is a marvel of modern times.

Finally, the protein and starch is all about something we are not qualified to discuss.

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This week's wine: the $3.99 Flirty Bird Red Blend from Aldi, from Spain.

Dec 06, 201956:06