This show is listener driven, which makes sense since we have always had a listener focus at Wine For Normal People! We take some amazing questions about the podcast from listeners and reveal some fun facts about the show that you may not know.   We cover things like:  What experience did we have going into the podcast? How do we select guests and plan shows? How should a first-time listener approach 500 episodes? What regions do we like now that we didn't at the outset? What has changed with the show over the years?   And much more. Lots of laughs and good fun, with some wine education and entrepreneurial advice to boot! Thank you to all listeners for being so loyal, kind, and all around awesome over the years -- especially the Patrons! And thank you to Wine Access for its continued support of the show!! Here’s to 500 more episodes!  Episodes referenced: Ep 149: Wine Gifts So Bad They're Great! Ep 396: Halloween Candy and Wine Pairings Revisited with Kelsey and Colby Ep 353: Women in Wine and the Subtle Symphony of Quiet Misogyny Ep 158: Did I drink wine when I was pregnant? Our story Ep 391: Édouard Miailhe - Dynamic leader of the Margaux AOC & 5th Generation Owner of Château Siran AND Ep 447: Édouard Miailhe from Château Siran Returns Ep 434: The World's Foremost Authorities on Rosé -- Elizabeth Gabay, Master of Wine, & Ben Bernheim, Co-Author Jim Morris Episodes (just click here for a list! ) Ep 478: Piero Mastroberardino -- the Soul of the Wines & Vines of Campania Antonio Capaldo: Ep 337: Feudi di San Gregorio and the Unrivaled Wines of Campania, Italy AND Ep 482: Antonio Capaldo of Feudi San Gregorio Returns Ep 333: Richard Betts, Former Master Somm, Shows What Moral Fortitude REALLY Looks Like   Full show notes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ We couldn't have gotten to 500 episodes without my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access, my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can’t find locally. The holidays are almost upon us -- don't forget to stock up for your holiday feasts and get a Wine Access gift card for everyone in your life!  Get 10% your first order with my special URL.    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes