True Crimes Against Wine
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Celebrities can be talented, sure, but should they really be making wine? Join Judges Topher and Rachel as they use their oenological savvy and pop culture deep cuts to answer that very question. After drinking all the evidence and sorting their way through red herrings, they will determine whether some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars are, in fact, guilty of True Crimes Against Wine.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Celebrities can be talented, sure, but should they really be making wine? Join Judges Topher and Rachel as they use their oenological savvy and pop culture deep cuts to answer that very question. After drinking all the evidence and sorting their way through red herrings, they will determine whether some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars are, in fact, guilty of True Crimes Against Wine.
Language:
English
Contact:
6784714106
Email:
thecineaste@gmail.com
Episodes
Sidebar Ep. 80: WHIRRRRRRER
5/6/2024
Our Judges test out the latest TikTok trend to see if you can really decant wine in a blender.
Duration:00:03:01
CASE 3018: Freakshow
4/29/2024
DEFENDANT: Ryan Murphy EVIDENCE: Freakshow Zinfandel SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA -- Our Judges visit the traveling carnival to see the sights and discuss the history of "freak" shows.
Duration:01:03:52
Sidebar Ep. 79: Regrets
4/22/2024
Our Judges discuss the drink choices that live in their deepest regrets.
Duration:00:06:48
CASE 0317: It's ALL Greek To Me
4/15/2024
DEFENDANT: Ancient Greece EVIDENCE: Medea Wine SCENE OF THE CRIME: Alazani Valley -- Our Judges travel through time and space to ancient Greece, where they dive into wine, democracy, and philosophy.
Duration:01:13:27
Sidebar Ep. 78: French 75
4/8/2024
Judge Topher delves into the history of the beloved cocktail, the French 75.
Duration:00:05:32
CASE 0316: Slam Dunk
4/1/2024
DEFENDANT: Dwayne Wade EVIDENCE: Three By Chenin Blanc SCENE OF THE CRIME: California -- Our Judges go court side for a special athletic episode. Rachel delivers a tricky cross examination while Topher plays point guard.
Duration:01:00:58
Sidebar Ep. 77: Transitional Wines
3/25/2024
Our Judges discuss wines that can transition from winter to spring.
Duration:00:03:23
CASE 0315: Never Smile At A Crocodile
3/18/2024
DEFENDANT: J. M. Barry EVIDENCE: Neverland Cabernet Sauvignon SCENE OF THE CRIME: Santa Barbara, CA -- Our Judges try another literary case as they travel to Neverland on a magically drunken adventure.
Duration:01:03:04
Sidebar Ep. 76: Tay-Tay
3/11/2024
Our Judges discuss their thoughts on Taylor Swift and her new boo.
Duration:00:05:32
CASE 0314: Mr. Dingley and Colonel Brightly
3/4/2024
DEFENDANT: Jane Austen EVIDENCE: Corgi Earl Grey Gin SCENE OF THE CRIME: Oxfordshire, UK
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Our Judges traverse to jolly old England for another special literary/liquor combo! Judge Topher learns about the life and times of one of the greatest romance authors of all time, while Judge Rachel struggles to stay dry.
Duration:01:11:39
Sidebar Ep. 76: It's Britney, B!
2/26/2024
Our Judges discuss Britney's memoir and the subsequent fall out.
Duration:00:08:25
CASE 0313: Vroom Vroom!
2/19/2024
DEFENDANT: Jeff Gordon
EVIDENCE: Manos Cabernet Sauvignon
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lundi, CA
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Our Judges buckle up for a day at the races with the King of NASCAR. A particularly competitive cross examination ensues.
Duration:00:54:05
Sidebar Ep. 75: Roses Are Red...
2/12/2024
Our Judges discuss romantic cocktails for Valentine's Day.
Duration:00:04:21
CASE 0312: Beer Me, Bruh
2/5/2024
DEFENDANT: Dylan Mulvaney EVIDENCE: Bud Light SCENE OF THE CRIME: Everywhere, all of Time -- Our Judges travel back in time to ancient Egypt and tackle the world's most popular potable beverage! Along the way they celebrate some of our many great trans icons.
Duration:01:05:55
Sidebar Ep. 74: The Art of Elimination
1/29/2024
Judge Topher discusses which grape varietal he would vote off the island given the chance.
Duration:00:03:55
CASE 0311: To Drink Or Not To Drink
1/22/2024
DEFENDANT: William Shakespeare EVIDENCE: Mondavi Oberon Chardonnay SCENE OF THE CRIME: Carneros, CA -- Our fair Judges sojourn to the land of the sun, Where once they say the West was won, Where all that glisters nae be gold, But Judge Rachel is definitely very old. Thank you.
Duration:01:06:13
Sidebar Ep. 73: Ho-ho-holiday Movies
1/15/2024
Our judges discuss their favorite holiday movies from Christmas to Groundhog Day.
Duration:00:07:13
CASE 0310: This Episode Is Precious...
1/8/2024
DEFENDANT: J.R.R. Tolkein EVIDENCE: The Fellowship of the Ring Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Manos Wines) SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA -- Our Judges trek from Oxford to Middle Earth to try a fantastical case full of warm Hobbit tidbits, Elven wiles, and Orcish dangers.
Duration:01:15:12
Sidebar Ep. 72: Eggnog; Yay or Nay?
1/1/2024
Our Judges discuss whether eggnog is a delicious holiday treat or a gross mess.
Duration:00:05:21
CASE 0309: Ice Princess
12/25/2023
DEFENDANT: Wayne Gretzky EVIDENCE: No. 99 Ice Wine SCENE OF THE CRIME: Ontario, Canada
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Our Judges travel to the Great North to inspect the product of a true hockey great. Topher explains the sport and Rachel delivers a particularly hard cross examination.
Duration:00:58:25