But I’ll Take a Pinot Grigio

We made it to one of the most iconic seasons of reality television, ever! Season 4 of Vanderpump Rules is where dreams are made. Kristen is gonna Kristen, Jax's Mom is a real person and DJ James Kennedy can NOT handle his Fireball. We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re...

You would think with all this money they could afford some emotional regulation, but alas.... Cliques are starting to form and there's more fallout from the biggest bummer of a wine tour, ever. We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). Find us for vintage VPR on Tuesdays and Fridays and for Top Chef recaps dropping r...

Jeff and Sundi take a a little detour from Top Chef coverage to discuss Sean Brock’s Heritage, a Laurence-inspired pick, We Are Lady Parts, and find this week's cook challenge.  Otherwise, the Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London.  Fi...

However unsatisfied you were with the reunion, be prepared to sit with that for the "Secrets Revealed." Things took a dark turn as we see more of how these dummies move through the world We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. L...

Who says liver mush can't be fancy? Not us. There's a quickfire challenge that utilizes the legend of pig livers and an elimination challenge that calls up mill history and culture. It's a real ride. We'll take a look at all the cheftestants and see which category of ours they fit into; weeded, seeded or defeated.  It's gonna be a great season, y'all. The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re d...

Jeff shares his lates hare recommendations,  Gabrielle Hamilton’s work "Blood, Bones and Butter" and "Prune," inspired by our chat with Top Cheftestant, Chef Jennifer Lee Jackson. Sundi shares her very unserious rec of Cardi Bi's episode of Hot Ones and Jeff commits himself to make barbeque, two ways, using Talenti Gelato. Good luck to us all.   Blood, Bones and Butter - A "kitchen confidential" t...

We made it to the season 3 reunion and we are ... underwhelmed. Without Stassi, the first hour just wasn't what we wanted, but she delivered in the end. Here is both part 1 and part 2 of the reunion, such as it was.  We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into s...

I guess it matters not how much money you have or the title you wear, everybody is just gonna be a bitch about it. The continued fallout out from the saddest wine tasting ever continues to plague the ladies and Sundi and Emilie have had enough of their bitching. We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). Find us for v...

Sundi sat down for a chat with Chef Jennifer Jackson, fellow Georgian to talk biscuits, Southern heat and what its like to compete against a loved one. Chef Jennifer is a major contender for season 23's Top Chef and we're always gonna root for a hometown girl! AND... the Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’al.  We’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former so...

Sundi and Emilie, longtime friend, former socialite and fashion maven, to unpack the first three episodes of Ladies of London. This one was a long one, folks, and we covered a lot of ground. Keep coming back for our takes on posh accents, American ex-pat antics and more champagne that is good for anyone.  We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along fo...

Pucker up, puckerbutt, it's late on Monday so we're bringing you the spiciest top chef coverage in town.  We see the chefs navigate a gauntlet of flavor and texture combos in a COOL quickfire and then meander through the pepper patch and get HOT, hotter and hotter along the way.  We learn some things, we say a goodbye and play well as teams on this week's ep.   Thanks for joining us once again: We...

We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food). Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for Top Chef recaps dropping right after the show. Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And pleas...

We're so close to the end... of Kristen's rope. Her Tom Derangement Syndrome continues to flare as season 3 winds down. In this penultimate episode, Jax continues to be at the epicenter of all the mess and nobody else really cares.  We're also covering the 23rd season of Top Chef, set in the Carolinas, so FINALLY Jeff can be the expert instead of Sundi.  Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Frid...

The Season 12 Part 2 Vanderpump Rules reunion gives us a little more meat than the first part and we are here for it.  We will talk penis pumps, OF massages, feelings on stand up comedy and we take a look at several types of relationships.  Audrey gets a little ganged up on, Shayne shares a little more and Lisa gets involved with everyone-for the first time? Overall the episode mixes outrageous re...

Spoilers for episode 1, season 23 of Top Chef   Jeff is finally able to talk about food and and restaurants and service! It's his time to shine and we're gonna talk all things Top Chef for season 23.   Our main crew of Kristen Kish, Tom Collichio and the always beautiful and wonderful Gail Simmons.   For our first bites of Carolina flavor it's Nascar, Sweet Potatoes, some takes on southern food fr...

Ahead of the Bravo premiere of season 23 of Top Chef, we take a look another competition cooking show with a familiar face. Padma Lakshmi hosts America's Culinary Cup and we have thoughts.  Also, hosts Sundi and Jeff have some recommendations to read and (also) watch if you're a die hard Top Chef fan.  Listen to our coverage of the premiere where we take a look at all the cheftestants and see whic...

We're recapping Scheana's wedding and as its is in full swing, James double-fists his way into getting punched in the face and the-biggest-schmuck-in-the-universe, Schwartz accidentally pranks his girlfriend. Jax's losing game like a sieve and Tom and Ariana are total sweethearts and Sundi thinks its dumb.  We're also wrapping up  Vanderpump Rules Season 12, with part 2 but the renuion, but the bi...

It's here and it's not a drill. $90K and 300 guests later. Scheana and her crop top wedding dress have finally made it to the altar and this episode doesn't disappoint. You get to see Sandoval play personal stylist, James' décolletage, Ariana's formal side part and Katie wish he had a different boyfriend.  We're covering Vanderpump Rules Season 12 and it's currently reunion time, but the  bigger n...

As part of our new Top Chef coverage, Sundi chatted with recently eliminated cheftestant and fellow Georgian, Chef Day Joseph. Even though she was the first to go home, she was super fun to talk to and gave us a little insight into her origin story and food inspirations.   We're also covering the new Vanderpump Rules and its reunion time,  where the current cast continues to provide an embarrassme...

We are on to a new reunion! Our season 12 stars are bringing the attitude, the shine and lots of opinions.  Andy and Lisa, of course, are helming the ship and we get to hear from all our major players and still have plenty that we're looking for next week in part 2!  We got penis pump action, dating lives to sort out and beefs (both on the socials and irl) so settle in and follow along with us in...

The Miami Girl fallout didn't go the way Kristen hoped and Stassi is still MIA. Oh.... and by the way, we TOLD y'all Tom Schwartz was a putz! We're also deep in Vanderpump Rules Season 12, where the current cast continues to provide an embarrassment of riches and sometimes just embarrassment. We're also delving in to the world of Top Chef, where Jeff gets to be the boss for a while  Watch, listen,...

Jeff's time has come. Top Chef is almost here and he FINALLY gets to talk about food, cooking and kitchens. Sundi doesn't have half the chops when it comes to this show, so she's the one getting schooled on these recaps.  Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for season 12 recaps on Tuesday nights dropping right after the show. Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at...

VPR Season 12, episode 12 wraps with a lackluster Pride. We may have deemed it "TEMU" Pride, but with love, obviously. All the VPR F-boys were exposed for the dirtbags they are, and Anjelica continues to disappoint.  Venus is the hero this country needs and Audrey refused to be gaslit.  Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for season 12 recaps on Tuesday nights dropping right after t...

In this episodes Jeff floats some ship-name options for Sandoval and Ariana and Sundi can't stop laughing long enough to find her favorite.  Inspirations for the list came from 20teens emo band names, Sandoval's unfortunate grooming habits, their dumb choice for wardrobe and Jeff's own personal wit.  We ask listeners to weigh in by voting on Instagram at @TakeaPinotPod and you can watch the whole...

America's Next Top Model is so deeply ingrained in Sundi's lore that she had to invite her daughter Nolin to talk about all three episodes of "Reality Check: America's Next Top Model." While Jeff is traveling, Nolin was the perfect sub to talk about a show that has meant so. much to us.  This is a long one, so stick around to here us nerd out about ANTM.  We're also deep in Vanderpump Rules Season...