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Kill The Bottle
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TheYumYumFoodie Eddie Zamora and Megan Elizabeth love food, travel, and people. This show epitomizes all the above. Amazing guests, great booze, and fun stories are coming your way. Grab a drink, kick back, subscribe, rate, and review for a great time.
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20 Years of WTSO: The Story Behind the Wine Deals
4d ago00:51:14Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Kill The Bottle, Eddie and Megan sit down with Joe and Edward Arking of WTSO to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. They discuss the origin of WTSO, the biggest lessons learned building the business, how wine consumers have changed over the years, and what the future holds for the wine industry. Plus, favorite wine regions, hidden gems, family business dynamics, and the stories behind some of WTSO's most memorable wine discoveries.WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Lobster Corndogs, Oyster Roulette & Great TV Finales
2w ago00:46:49Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Kill The Bottle, Eddie and Megan sip Champagne while recapping BottleRock 2026, including the best bite of the festival, debate whether you should ever eat oysters on a Monday, talk Mexico and Tequila Ocho, and discuss the Hacks finale along with the greatest TV endings of all time.WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Barolo, Breakfast Burritos & Fake Job References
May 1000:38:30Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re sipping Barolo and tackling life’s most important questions—like what actually makes the perfect breakfast burrito. Crispy potatoes? Bacon vs. sausage? Salsa inside or on the side? Things get heated fast.Then Megan reveals she put Eddie down as a referral for a job interview, which leads us into a full-on rehearsal of the potential phone call. Let’s just say… HR might have concerns.Wine, burritos, and fake professionalism—classic Kill The Bottle chaos. 🍷🌯WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Facing Fears, Fewer Friends & Napa Cab Real Talk
May 300:47:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re getting a little more real than usual. Megan steps back into theater and talks about what it means to face your fears head-on, while we sip on a Napa Cabernet from Coombsville and reflect on getting older—and why your circle starts to get smaller.Eddie has a message for the people who only call when they need something (you know who you are), and we dive into a spicy conversation about the younger generation—work ethic, quitting too soon, and what’s changed.It’s wine, growth, tough love, and a few laughs along the way. 🍷WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Canned Cocktails, Aging Celebrity Crushes & the Noma Controversy
Apr 2600:30:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re cracking open some premium ready-to-drink cocktails—Certo—and diving into whether RTDs are finally leveling up. From there, we get nostalgic (and a little existential) talking about aging and watching our childhood celebrity crushes grow up right along with us.We also break down the Noma controversy and what it says about the future of restaurants, labor, and the fine dining world. And of course, Eddie shares a throwback story about a celebrity flirting with him at a supermarket—because why not?Cocktails, culture, and chaos—just how we like it. 🍹WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Hangovers and Teen Beat Mix Tape
Apr 1900:24:24Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEddie is hungover and Megan pleads the 5th about her ex.WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
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March Madness: The Ultimate Wine Bracket with Matias Marroquin
Apr 1201:03:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re joined by Advanced Sommelier Matias Marroquin—one of the youngest to achieve the title in the United States—for a conversation all about life, wine, and what it takes to reach the highest levels of the craft.In honor of March Madness, we put Matias to the test with a bracket-style showdown of iconic wines. From legendary regions to powerhouse producers, only one bottle can come out on top. Which wine reigns supreme? You’ll have to listen to find out.WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
Transcribe →Gigondas & EMT Nightmares
Apr 500:56:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re sipping Gigondas and catching up on everything. Eddie shares an update on his dad, plus a wild (and frustrating) story about a terrible Miami EMT experience. We talk about the buzz around Noma in LA, and of course—some things never change—Eddie is still roasting Megan about her ex’s missing tooth. It’s equal parts real talk, food chatter, and classic Kill The Bottle chaos. 🍷WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
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Chef Lovely, Rioja & Kitchen Truth Bombs
Mar 2901:07:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re joined by Chef Lovely for a candid conversation about her incredible culinary journey. While sipping a delicious Rioja from WTSO, Lovely shares stories from her career in professional kitchens, what it’s like working in high-pressure culinary environments, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments—including encounters with Gordon Ramsay. She also opens up about the challenges she’s faced in the industry and isn’t afraid to call out a few less-than-kind personalities she’s encountered along the way. It’s wine, honesty, and kitchen stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
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Dry January, Movie Dreams & Mocktails with Isaac Mejia
Mar 2201:00:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we’re joined by Isaac Mejia, owner of the legendary DTLA cocktail bar The Wolves. Megan is taking on Dry January, Eddie’s attempting a “Damp January,” and we’re all sipping alcohol-removed sparkling wine while talking about the evolving world of zero-proof drinks. Isaac shares his journey from working in TV and film production to opening one of LA’s most beautiful bars—and how his love of movies shaped his creative vision. We also dig into the rise of mocktails and what it means for the future of the bar industry.WTSO.com is a proud sponsor of this episode. Support the showTheme music by " The Zetas" produced by Ethan Carlson and Omar Tavarez
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