SOMM TV wine & food - Podcast Rankings and reviews

The SOMM TV podcast lets us sit in on thoughtful conversations about virtually every aspect of the wine business. Jason Wise is a very skilled interviewer who somehow finds exactly the right balance of reverence for the work and traditions at the heart of the winemaking process and the need to raise an eyebrow about some aspects of the current wine scene. Without exception, the guests are engaging and always bring a perspective that is novel, or hilarious or simply worth considering. Above all, the podcast is just a delight to stream and enjoy.

As a sommelier both somm tv and the sommtv podcast are an amazing educational tool especially in current Covid world, it gives an opportunity to visit new places and hear amazing stories and really contextualize what your learning about.

I have always loved wine, but during the quarantine phase of Covid, I decided I really wanted to have a better understanding of what’s in my glass. I can’t remember how I discovered the podcast (through another food podcast I think), but I started listening and soon purchased the SommTV subscription. This has been a catalyst for me to discover a whole world of wine and grapes that I never knew existed. I have learned how to taste and talk about wine, and more importantly to appreciate the wine makers behind it. I truly look forward to every new episode and hope to continue to learn and grow in my new found hobby…am I now considering adding a wine cellar to my house instead of spending the money on far more necessary home repairs…yes, yes I am…I blame Jason. This is a must listen if you like wine!

Love this podcast and find myself listening to each one several times. Love the depth of knowledge balanced with the fun and “we take this seriously but we don’t take ourselves super seriously” attitude. I look forward to each episode dropping each week.

Jason! Please spend some time on interview prep. Instead of asking the same question three times ask it once and give the guest an opportunity to answer it before injecting what you consider to be a funny comment or just simply interrupting. As listeners we should hear more from a guest vs the interviewer. There’s no need to bring humor to EVERYTHING. It’s awkward to listen to. Especially when a guests laughs along with you to be a good sport. Consider that your guests might want to be taken a bit more seriously, or the topic being discussed anyway. I love SOMM TV but this podcast needs some work.