In this episode of the Cabernet Queens Podcast, hosts Matt Morgan, a travel specialist, and Deb Lee, a mortgage adviser, both unabashed wine lovers, unwrap a gifted mystery bottle, swap pet stories, and dive into the wild realities of TV auditions and a house-buying reality show twist.

Key Takeaways

Reality TV Whiplash: Matt’s “Honey, I Bought the House” story: five rounds of auditions for a fake show title before the big reveal, confiscated phones, £15,000 for a deposit, and being edited into a pantomime villain, trolls included. They still live in the house they chose.

Pets & People: Between dog-friendly mini-breaks in Cheshire for Matt, and Deb’s duvet-snuggling cat Nova, the pair confirm what we all know: “Aren’t animals just the best?”

Travel Realities: Matt talks customers affected by disruptions in Jamaica, balancing empathy for destinations needing tourism with clients’ concerns, proof that human service matters in choppy times.

Game-Show Dreams: Deb’s The Chase Zoom audition didn’t pan out; they muse on Race Across the World, Come Dine with Me, and Gogglebox, with sober nods to how producers court drama.

Key Moments

“I’m going to say… Châteauneuf-du-Pape.” / “I’m going for a Malbec, Argentina.” (before the reveal)

“We’re here to tell you that Max Blake doesn’t exist and there’s no show called Help Us Buy.” (how the reality show hooked them)

“Cat. Cats own you. You don’t own a cat. They own you. They are the boss, believe me.”

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

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In this episode of Cabernet Queen’s podcast, Deb and Matt settle in for a cosy, funny chat that ranges from Halloween love/hate and cult films to travel plans, TV game-show nerves, and a blind wine tasting that ends with a satisfying reveal.

Key Takeaways

Travel & milestone celebrations: Matt’s just back from Crete, celebrating his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary (and his dad’s birthday), praising the hotel’s above-and-beyond service; Deb’s lining up a 60th year of treats: a Caribbean cruise, a bougie Crete weekend with lifelong friend Jane, and a private-pool junior suite.

Pop culture & personal stories: Halloween sparks film chat. Hocus Pocus gets love; The Exorcist is a hard no, plus Strictly teasers for next time. Matt recounts auditioning for The Million Pound Drop and later appearing on The £100k Drop, including a sweet behind-the-scenes moment with Davina McCall when the set paused.

Key Moments

“I hate Halloween.”

“You’ve got to watch Hocus Pocus.”

“She was so genuinely lovely.” (on Davina McCall during a recording break)

“I would score it an eight.” (Deb on the wine) / “I want to score it a six.” (Matt)

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

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In this kitchen-table edition of Cabernet Queens, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee crack open a mystery red, tuck into a frankly heroic cheeseboard, and spiral (delightfully) into an ode to fish and chips. The mystery wine? Deb gives it a perfect 10; Matt’s right behind her and vows to buy it again.

Key Takeaways

Cheese-fuelled vibes: A lavish hamper from Arch13 (thanks to Deb and her friend Jane, after Matt organised their Crete getaway) powers the tasting.

Scoring & drinkability: Deb lands on 10/10; Matt’s a firm fan and would happily stock up (ideally if it’s ever on offer).

Chippy chat masterclass: From perfect batter and vinegar technique to orange chips, dips (gravy for dunking, never pouring), and local-shop loyalty, this episode doubles as a fish-and-chips manifesto.

Life, diets & laughter: Keto confessions, “day two” diet dilemmas, and comfort-food honesty keep it real.

Best Moments

“I instantly feel better. This is my friend.” (on that first sip after a long week)

“It’s one of the best ones we’ve had recently.” (pre-reveal hunch, later fully justified)

“It tastes like… like feet but like really good feet.” (re: the glorious gooey cheese)

“Can we one day have fish and chips together?” / “Absolutely.” (friendship sealed in salt and vinegar)

About the Hosts

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

See the wine they drink and keep up to date with their adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cabernetqueens/

Get in touch with Cabernet Queens with any questions: cabernetqueens@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.