The Bay Area radio voice you’ve heard for decades just joined us - for his first time as a podcast guest.
Marcus D opens up on staying relevant for 34 years, hitting #1, and why only our second-ever three-part episode felt worthy of making this one an event.

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Marcus D | Radio Gold, Real Talk & a 3-Part Ride

This one’s special - only our second time ever doing a three-part episode - and we couldn’t have asked for a better guest to bring back this extended format than Marcus D of Marcus in the Morning on Star 101.3, whose show has climbed to #1 status and whose voice has been entertaining listeners for 34 years (including 25+ in the Bay Area).

In a fun twist, this was Marcus’ first time joining a podcast as the guest instead of the host, and he absolutely brings it. We dive into how he got into broadcasting as a teenager, how he’s stayed relevant across generations, and why authenticity still wins in any era of media. We also get into his food and wine side, his Chef’s Day Off world, and some behind-the-scenes gems from a guy who’s made everyday life entertaining for decades.

And because this is Go With Your Palate, we wander into the good stuff - relationships, keeping chivalry alive, what men can still learn from women (with some fresh younger-generation perspective from producer Taylor in Part 3), and yes… a little nod to the magic behind Second Date Update.

Part of what makes this mini-series extra fun is Taylor joining us in the final episode - her first time in Napa and a great voice on broadcasting, culture, and generational perspective.

There’s radio wisdom, Napa stories, plenty of laughs, and one of our warmest conversations yet.

🎙️ Marcus fans - drop your favorite on-air bit or Bay Area memory in the comments. We’d love to hear what’s made you tune in over the years.

Grab a glass and settle in - this one unfolds like a great trilogy. 🍷📻✨

“Wine is boring.” Yeah… we went there.
Evan Roscoe—wine disruptor and creative strategist—breaks down what the wine industry is getting wrong and how it can actually win over the next generation.
This one’s honest, unfiltered, and a little controversial (in the best way).

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Evan Roscoe | “Wine Is Boring?” Let’s Talk About It

This week we’re joined by Evan Roscoe—Napa native, creative strategist, and one of the most unapologetic voices shaking up the wine industry right now. If you’ve seen his content, you know he’s not here to play nice—he’s here to call it like it is and push wine into its next era.

From viral takes like “wine is boring” to calling out the endless list of “don’ts” that turn people off, Evan is challenging the industry to drop the ego, ditch the gatekeeping, and actually connect with modern drinkers. We get into the real state of wine today—what’s broken, what’s working, and what needs to change if wine wants to stay relevant in a world competing for attention.

We also dive into his journey—from hospitality to creative strategy—and how he’s now working with brands to rethink storytelling, branding, and what it means to actually stand out in a crowded space.

And because this is Go With Your Palate, we don’t keep it too buttoned up… we get into everything from biblical wine takes to men’s scrunch shorts (yes, really), a little “America, F yeah!” energy, and plenty of laughs woven into some real, honest conversation.

If you love wine—but think it could be way more fun, more inclusive, and a lot less uptight—this episode is for you.

Grab a glass and get ready for a conversation that might just change how you see wine. 🍷🔥

“Wine is boring.” Yeah… we went there.
Evan Roscoe—wine disruptor and creative strategist—breaks down what the wine industry is getting wrong and how it can actually win over the next generation.
This one’s honest, unfiltered, and a little controversial (in the best way).

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Evan Roscoe | “Wine Is Boring?” Let’s Talk About It

This week we’re joined by Evan Roscoe—Napa native, creative strategist, and one of the most unapologetic voices shaking up the wine industry right now. If you’ve seen his content, you know he’s not here to play nice—he’s here to call it like it is and push wine into its next era.

From viral takes like “wine is boring” to calling out the endless list of “don’ts” that turn people off, Evan is challenging the industry to drop the ego, ditch the gatekeeping, and actually connect with modern drinkers. We get into the real state of wine today—what’s broken, what’s working, and what needs to change if wine wants to stay relevant in a world competing for attention.

We also dive into his journey—from hospitality to creative strategy—and how he’s now working with brands to rethink storytelling, branding, and what it means to actually stand out in a crowded space.

And because this is Go With Your Palate, we don’t keep it too buttoned up… we get into everything from biblical wine takes to men’s scrunch shorts (yes, really), a little “America, F yeah!” energy, and plenty of laughs woven into some real, honest conversation.

If you love wine—but think it could be way more fun, more inclusive, and a lot less uptight—this episode is for you.

Grab a glass and get ready for a conversation that might just change how you see wine. 🍷🔥

The guy who made fermentation cool on YouTube just pulled up to the pod.
Brad Leone—It’s Alive, Local Legends, full-send food energy—breaks down fermentation, fire cooking, and how he built one of the most entertaining brands in food.
This one’s flavor, chaos, and good vibes start to finish.

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Brad Leone | Fermentation, Fire & Full Send Flavor

This week we’re joined by the one and only Brad Leone—chef, fermentation wizard, outdoor adventurer, and the personality who helped redefine food content on YouTube. From his breakout days at Bon Appétit’s It’s Alive to building his own platform with shows like Local Legends and Makin’ It, Brad has turned curiosity, chaos, and creativity into a full-blown culinary movement.

We dive into the magic of fermentation—why it’s having such a moment, how it connects directly to wine, and where to even start if you’re fermentation-curious (without blowing up your kitchen). Brad also shares his journey from behind-the-scenes test kitchen grind to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in food media—and what he’s learned building his own brand along the way.

And because this is Go With Your Palate, we let it rip a little—getting Brad’s real breakdown of North Jersey (don’t mess that up), talking outdoor cooking, food adventures, raising kids, and yes… introducing the first-ever special guests on the pod—his baby chicks 🐥.

It’s equal parts flavor, storytelling, and straight-up good energy—with plenty of laughs woven into the chaos.

If you love food, fermentation, and content that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one’s for you.

Grab a glass, maybe something pickled, and come hang. 🍷🔥

The guy who made fermentation cool on YouTube just pulled up to the pod.
Brad Leone—It’s Alive, Local Legends, full-send food energy—breaks down fermentation, fire cooking, and how he built one of the most entertaining brands in food.
This one’s flavor, chaos, and good vibes start to finish.

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Brad Leone | Fermentation, Fire & Full Send Flavor

This week we’re joined by the one and only Brad Leone—chef, fermentation wizard, outdoor adventurer, and the personality who helped redefine food content on YouTube. From his breakout days at Bon Appétit’s It’s Alive to building his own platform with shows like Local Legends and Makin’ It, Brad has turned curiosity, chaos, and creativity into a full-blown culinary movement.

We dive into the magic of fermentation—why it’s having such a moment, how it connects directly to wine, and where to even start if you’re fermentation-curious (without blowing up your kitchen). Brad also shares his journey from behind-the-scenes test kitchen grind to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in food media—and what he’s learned building his own brand along the way.

And because this is Go With Your Palate, we let it rip a little—getting Brad’s real breakdown of North Jersey (don’t mess that up), talking outdoor cooking, food adventures, raising kids, and yes… introducing the first-ever special guests on the pod—his baby chicks 🐥.

It’s equal parts flavor, storytelling, and straight-up good energy—with plenty of laughs woven into the chaos.

If you love food, fermentation, and content that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one’s for you.

Grab a glass, maybe something pickled, and come hang. 🍷🔥

The guy who finds the grapes behind Belle Glos Pinot Noir and Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet is finally on the podcast.
Matthew Heil—Copper Cane’s Director of Fruit Supply—is the energizer bunny of the wine world, constantly on the move scouting vineyards and building the relationships that shape every bottle.
In this episode, we go deep into what really happens before grapes ever hit the crush pad.

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Matthew Heil | The Man Who Finds the Grapes

This week we go straight behind the vines with Matthew Heil, Director of Fruit Supply & Grower Relations at Copper Cane Wine & Spirits and one of the original team members who’s been with the company since day one in 2014. A true wealth of knowledge—and what we lovingly call an energizer bunny of the wine world—Matt is constantly on the move scouting vineyards, building grower relationships, and helping secure the fruit that becomes some of Copper Cane’s most celebrated wines, from the legendary Belle Glos Pinot Noir to the renowned Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet.

Coming from a lineage of farmers, Matt walks us through how he found his way into the wine world and what he’s actually looking for during those long vineyard walks across Napa, Sonoma, the Central Coast—and even Oregon during Copper Cane’s earlier chapter there. We dig into grower relationships, fruit sourcing, climate challenges, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that ultimately shape every bottle.

We also uncover the origin story of Matt and Joe’s Napa Valley bromance (which somehow involves two World Series and Fat Mario getting a lil jelly lol), plus some candid insider vineyard stories from years spent traveling wine country.

This episode only scratches the surface of Matt’s knowledge, which is why he’s officially joining us as a recurring expert guest to help break down the winemaking season—especially during harvest later this year.

Wine nerds, this is your chance: drop your vineyard, grape-growing, or wine industry questions in the comments, and we may bring them back to Matt on a future episode.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens before grapes hit the crush pad, this one’s for you.

Grab a glass and come walk the vineyard with us. 🍷🌿

The guy who finds the grapes behind Belle Glos Pinot Noir and Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet is finally on the podcast.
Matthew Heil—Copper Cane’s Director of Fruit Supply—is the energizer bunny of the wine world, constantly on the move scouting vineyards and building the relationships that shape every bottle.
In this episode, we go deep into what really happens before grapes ever hit the crush pad.

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Matthew Heil | The Man Who Finds the Grapes

This week we go straight behind the vines with Matthew Heil, Director of Fruit Supply & Grower Relations at Copper Cane Wine & Spirits and one of the original team members who’s been with the company since day one in 2014. A true wealth of knowledge—and what we lovingly call an energizer bunny of the wine world—Matt is constantly on the move scouting vineyards, building grower relationships, and helping secure the fruit that becomes some of Copper Cane’s most celebrated wines, from the legendary Belle Glos Pinot Noir to the renowned Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet.

Coming from a lineage of farmers, Matt walks us through how he found his way into the wine world and what he’s actually looking for during those long vineyard walks across Napa, Sonoma, the Central Coast—and even Oregon during Copper Cane’s earlier chapter there. We dig into grower relationships, fruit sourcing, climate challenges, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that ultimately shape every bottle.

We also uncover the origin story of Matt and Joe’s Napa Valley bromance (which somehow involves two World Series and Fat Mario getting a lil jelly lol), plus some candid insider vineyard stories from years spent traveling wine country.

This episode only scratches the surface of Matt’s knowledge, which is why he’s officially joining us as a recurring expert guest to help break down the winemaking season—especially during harvest later this year.

Wine nerds, this is your chance: drop your vineyard, grape-growing, or wine industry questions in the comments, and we may bring them back to Matt on a future episode.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens before grapes hit the crush pad, this one’s for you.

Grab a glass and come walk the vineyard with us. 🍷🌿

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Harry Slatkin | The King of Home Fragrance

This week, we’re joined by the man The New York Times dubbed the “King of Home Fragrance,” Harry Slatkin—founder of Slatkin & Co., creative force behind Bath & Body Works’ billion-dollar home fragrance boom, and mastermind behind brands like HomeWorx and ScentWorx. From Wall Street to wax, Harry built an empire rooted in creativity, quality ingredients, and an obsession with how products make people feel.

We talk his iconic collaborations with legends like Vera Wang, Elton John, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Dior, what it really takes to scale luxury at a global level, and the parallels between fragrance and wine—craft, storytelling, and creating something meaningful that people literally bring into their lives.

Of course, in true Go With Your Palate fashion, we get curious (and maybe a little mischievous): asking Harry about pheromones and what they really do, laughing through marketing moments that shook the fragrance world, and swapping stories about life, dogs, and staying inspired decades into a legendary career.

Insightful, hilarious, and full of behind-the-scenes gems—this episode is a masterclass in creativity, entrepreneurship, and following your nose. Light a candle, pour a glass, and come hang. 🍷🕯️✨