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True Crimes Against Wine, case 0117: Papa Don‘t Drink... This Gewurtztraminer
DEFENDANT: Madonna
EVIDENCE: Ciccone Vineyard American Gewurtztraminer, 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, USA
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Our judges road trip to a tiny, remote winery in the Midwest, where they discuss new product designs, who is getting Judge Rachel in the divorce, and the combat prowess of one of the biggest icons of our generation.
True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar episode 2: What Is Vegan Wine?
Rachel revisits a question about vegan wine and Topher explains the ins and outs, from production to packaging.
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This episode is dedicated to the memory of April.
Infinite Worlds, episode 24: The Twilight Zone
You unlock this door with the key of curiosity. Beyond it is an exploration: an exploration of Rod Serling and his masterpiece series, The Twilight Zone.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0116: Don‘tcha Wish Your Bottle Was Hot Like Me?
DEFENDANT: Nicole Scherzinger
EVIDENCE: Anti-Party Red, 2019
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Walla Walla, Washington
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Our Judges sojourn to the hidden deserts of Washington, where they drunkenly discuss feminist theory, celebrity impersonations, and issue a passionate Mario Kart challenge. Rachel tricks Topher into making a shocking confession.
True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar episode 1: Why Does Wine Taste Like Wine?
Our judges answer a question about wine flavors and explain how to get the most out of your wine at home.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0115: Purple Hull Pee: The Unauthorized Stacey Ferguson Story
DEFENDANT: Fergie
EVIDENCE: Ferguson Crest Red Blend "Fergalicious" 2014
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Santa Ynez Valley, CA
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Our judges find themselves trapped in the colorful but dangerous world of 90's pop groups and 2000's mainstream hip-hop as they try to navigate royal imposters, misleading band names, and where to relieve themselves.
Infinite Worlds, episode 23: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Nick and Winston wrap up their Summer Alien Fun with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. They discuss the conspiracy theories that influenced the story, the influence the film had on society, and how it compares to director Steven Spielberg's other sci-fi work.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0114: Brad Pitt, Are You My Mommy?
DEFENDANT(S): Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie
EVIDENCE: Miraval Rosé
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Provence, France
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Our Judges make a return trip to sun-soaked Provence to check on their property and sip on some new evidence. Rachel flexes her ESP while munching a garlicky snack, and Topher waxes poetic about medieval esthetics.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0113: Don’t Drink So Close To Me
DEFENDANT: Sting
EVIDENCE: Il Palagio Roxanne Rosso Toscana
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Tuscany, Italy
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Our judges jaunt out to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, where they sample an ancient red grape, discuss family lineages, and ponder such deep questions as, "How much wine is too much?"
Infinite Worlds, episode 22: The X-Files
The Truth is right here! Winston and Nick dive into The X-Files, compare their favorite episodes and characters, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how "Question Everything" influenced a generation... and whether or not that's a good thing.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0112: On The Train To Shetlandhamshire
DEFENDANT: Lisa Vanderpump
EVIDENCE: Vanderpump Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sonoma County, CA
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Our judges return to the original scene of the crime in Sonoma County to investigate the alleged crimes of a femme fatale from across the pond. Topher defends Kathy Hilton while Rachel talks about the music video career of her boobs.
Infinite Worlds, episode 21: UFOs!
In this episode, Winston and Nick have their heads in the stars but keep their feet on the ground as they express their hopes and fears about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life, as well as their skepticism over whether we've ever actually been visited by them.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0111: I Am Legend
DEFENDANT: John Legend
EVIDENCE: LVE Sparkling Rosé
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Cote de Beaune, France
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Bonjour! Our judges find themselves once again in beautiful France as Rachel learns how sparkling wine is made, and Topher learns the difference between a prodigy and a talented nun.
The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 6: The Woman Who Raised Bigfoot
In 2014, a 70 year-old woman known as L. Melacetti came forward and gave an interview claiming that in 1964 a baby bigfoot was left on the doorstep of her Louisiana swamp home. The woman said that she raised the adolescent sasquatch on tomatoes and goats milk for the next eight years before releasing him back into the wild. Her adopted child would return occasionally, sometimes even bringing a bigfoot friend along with him to meet Melacetti. Tonight, on the Extramundane, Ms. Malacetti breaks her silence one final time to talk to us about what it is like to deal with a moody teenage sasquatch, Bigfoot's entrepreneurial spirit, and give Max an update as to what she and her adopted son are up to now.
True Crimes Against Wine, case 0110: What to Serve at My Best Friend’s Wedding
DEFENDANT: Cameron Diaz
EVIDENCE: Avaline Red Blend 2018
SCENE OF THE CRIME: Southern Rhone, France
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Our judges find themselves inexplicably at each other's throats as they taste an intriguing red blend. Rachel is enthusiastic about her love of puppets, and Topher learns to be grateful for however much wine he gets.
Infinite Worlds, episode 20: Horror Sci-Fi
Horror and Sci-Fi go together like chocolate & peanut butter, socks & shoes, or even mad scientists & mutilation. Join Nick and Winston as the take a trip through the terrifying, bloody history of the genres' bone-chilling yet highly entertaining partnerships.
The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 5: The Mothman
In the fall of 1966, a winged, red-eyed monster terrorized the citizens of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The Mothman, as he was nicknamed, became a grim omen of catastrophe not just in West Virginia, but all around the globe as he was said to appear when disaster struck. On this episode of The Extramundane, Max confronts The Mothman and demands answers for his insidious actions. The Mothman opens up to Max about his prophecies, his travels, and his obsession with The Beatles.