In the Season 2 finale, host Jess Baum and guest Sophie Menin discuss "ecological adoration," how wine helps us be attuned with nature and ourselves, and why soil is the mirepoix of each glass of wine. Then, Sophie turns the tables and asks Jess how Bonterra defines and practices Regenerative Organic agriculture.

Hear the hustle and bustle of New York City outside wine writer Wanda Mann's window as she and host Jess Baum discuss the connective power of food and wine; why social media is a valid place to get your wine information; and Wanda's special connection to Chilean icon wine Don Melchor, including her mom's love for the winemaker.

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; restaurant and beverage consultant; wine and spirits educator; and event host and speaker. In this episode, host Jess Baum and Brian talk about the importance of storytelling in wine, the optimism Brian discovered while writing about climate change in his new book, and why terrifying owls and messy vineyards are good for business.

In this episode, host Jess Baum and guest Kathleen Willcox discuss the difference between organic and ethical food and drink; the importance of breaking out of our silos and building inclusivity into the wine industry; and what makes for an inspiring person in 2024. They also talk about Kathleen's book and the evolution of New York's wine regions.

In this episode, guest Betsy Andrews and host Jess Baum discuss Betsy’s utopian vision of the future of media; how Betsy defines regenerative agriculture and how certification is one step on the path to the planet’s survival; the magic found in both wine and poetry, and the eco-poetic themes that span what will ultimately be her four poetry books based on air, water, earth, and fire.

In this episode, guest Meridith May and host Jess Baum discuss Meridith’s previous careers, including a fascinating turn as a monster truck driver; the major life milestone Jess marked with The SOMM Journal; the unexpected country making wines that taste like they are from Peidmont; and what it's really like to taste dozens of wines in a day.

In this episode, host Jess Baum interviews wine writing icon Ray Isle. Ray and Jess discuss what wine drinkers care about today, the poetry of the balance of sustainable, regenerative agriculture and the importance of big producers shifting in that direction, and how writing his book helped Ray see why the future of wine is not doom and gloom.

Season 2 of Soil to Soul comprises eight fascinating interviews with accomplished and thoughtful wine writers. In Season 2's first episode, host Jess Baum interviews award-winning journalist and author Elin McCoy. This episode includes a fascinating walk down memory lane as Elin recalls visiting Fetzer Vineyards, now Bonterra Organic Estates, back in the 1970s, and talks about what California wine tasting was like then. Elin also breaks down the rise of the 100 point scoring system and the evolving way we talk about wine. Don't miss this great conversation!

In the Season 1 finale, host Jess Baum talks with chef, writer, homesteader, and educator Georgia Pellegrini. Her critically-acclaimed books include Food Heroes, Girl Hunter, and Modern Pioneering. Georgia has written for The Wall Street Journal and hosts the television show “Modern Pioneering” on PBS. She has appeared on “The Today Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, and has been featured in Food & Wine magazine and The New York Times. Georgia works to empower people to learn manual literacy, find their personal strengths, and pursue their life passions.

Host Jess Baum interviews Adam Schlegel of Chook Chicken, a B Corp-certified fast casual restaurant in Denver dedicated to serving delicious, responsible food sourced from those that care for and respect our land.

In this episode, Nicole Dooling of Mariah Vineyards and host Jess Baum discuss the wonders of Mendocino County and growing up in a rural area, the experience of leaving home and coming back again, the concept of how regenerative organic agriculture is farming in service of life, and how the Savory Institute is taking certification to the next level.

In this episode, Pure Strategies Co-Founder Tim Greiner and host Jess Baum discuss the evolution of preventing pollution, the pitfalls of waiting for the data to catch up, and the benefits of belonging to the B Corp community.

In this episode, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance Elizabeth Whitlow and host Jess Baum discuss the evolution of regenerative organic certification, the joys of smelling soil, and how regenerative organic agriculture is farming in service of life and transforming the world one farm at a time.

In this episode - the series premiere of Soil to Soul - producer Elizabeth Archer interviews show host Jess Baum, Senior Director of Regenerative Impact at Bonterra Organic Estates. The second segment is an interview between Jess and first-ever guest Joseph Brinkley, Director of Regenerative Organic Development at Bonterra Organic Estates. Background vocals provided by the many birds on Joseph's homestead.