True Crimes Against Wine, case 0210: Toelickin’ Good!

DEFENDANT: Zac Brown

EVIDENCE: Z Alexander Brown "Uncaged" Cabernet Sauvignon

SCENE OF THE CRIME: California Coast

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Our Judges board a pontoon to try their latest case, in which the accused hits a bit close to home. Judge Topher blindly navigates a poetry based cross examination while Rachel has lurid details of her intimate life revealed.

Infinite Horrors, ep 8: Cure (AKA: X Marks The Spot)

In this episode, Maya & Sam discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's brooding 1997 horror, "Cure," and debate the finer details of its script.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 40: You’ve Got A Friend In Me

Judge Rachel delves into the allegations that Tom Hanks let Ginnifer Goodwin play with his Woody doll.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0209: I Put A Spell On You

DEFENDANT: Cynthia Erivo

EVIDENCE: Black Girl Magic Red Blend

SCENE OF THE CRIME: North Coast, CA

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Our Judges brew up a powerful spell with the help of the McBride sisters. Rachel delivers a tricky cross examination, and a tipsy Topher has a case of mistaken identity... twice.

Infinite Horrors, ep 7: Silent Night, Deadly Night (AKA: Santa Claus is Coming... FOR YOU)

Celebrate the holidays with the 1984 yuletide killing spree, Silent Night, Deadly Night! Pour a tall glass of your favorite nog, gather the family together*, and join Maya & Sam for a spirited discussion of murder, childhood trauma, and churchly misdeeds.

*This is not a family podcast. Please do not gather them together.

Infinite Worlds, episode 42: Ghost In The Shell

In this episode, Winston and Nick carry the conversation of the previous episode forward to discuss Masamune Shirow's iconic, multimedia cyberpunk world, Ghost In The Shell.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 39: The Age Gap

Judge Rachel sheds light on some of the most problematic celebrity May/December romances, as well as some of her favorites.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0208: GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!

DEFENDANT: Cristiano Ronaldo

EVIDENCE: Terras de Lava 2019 Merlot

SCENE OF THE CRIME: The Azores, Territory of Portugal

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Our Judges take a flight to the mid Atlantic to try a very intricate case of involving lava, statue switcheroos, and scissor kicks. Rachel shows off her Portuguese, and Topher is put in a serious cross examination that could potentially keep him from earning a gold medal touchdown...

Infinite Horrors, ep 6: Hellraiser ’87 & ’22 (AKA: Am I The Only One Around Here Who Gives a Sh*t About The Rules?!)

Sam & Maya praise Hell and raise Hell over Hellraiser and its 2022 remake.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 38: Which Is Better, 1 or 2?

Rachel gets surprised with a blind tasting as Topher explores some value wines.

Infinite Worlds, episode 41: Artificial Intelligence

What makes us human? Will the inevitable robot uprising result in utopia or dystopia? Nick & Winston ponder these questions and more in the latest episode.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0207: This Is Some Real Schitt…

DEFENDENT: Johnny, Moira, David, & a little bit Alexis Rose

EVIDENCE: Herb Ertlinger Fruit Wine Rioja, Etc

SCENE OF THE CRIME: In the Lea of Somewhere Picturesque in Canadia

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Our Judges travel North and pay homage to a cultural phenomenon and pop moment while sacrificing themselves quite a bit for the sake of their craft. You are welcome, public. We do it for YOU!

Infinite Horrors, ep 5: Re-Animator (AKA: Stop Saving The Cat!)

Is humanity a collection of special souls or simply a bunch of meatbags that learned how to think and talk? Sam and Maya ponder this question and many more as they dig into the campy 80's Lovecraft adaptation, "Re-Animator."

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 37: Flipping Tables

Judge Rachel explains the recent restaurant fiasco involving James Corden and his wife. Topher goes on a pro service industry rant.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0206: Say Yes To The Dress

DEFENDENT: Vera Wang

EVIDENCE: Party Prosecco

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Italy

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Our Judges channel their inner bridezillas as they drink their way through this bubbly bottle sent to them by a fan. Rachel surprises Topher with multiple costume changes.

Infinite Horrors, ep 4: I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream

Unwind with Maya, Sam, and a heaping dose of Existential terror, Harlan Ellison style. Our hosts compare notes on whether they'd want to survive a nuclear apocalypse, revel in Ellison's famously cantankerous persona, and dive deep into the short story- and video game adaptation- of I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 36: Why Not Grapes?

Judge Rachel asks Judge Topher the most important question when it comes to tasting wine...

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0205: A Mutha-Sucking Spookfest

DEFENDANT(S): Brahm Stoker/Dracula

EVIDENCE: Örökségül Kékfrankos 2019

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Hungary/Transylvania

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Our brave Judges foray into wilds of the Carpathian mountains as they uncover the mysteries of both Eastern European viticulture and vampire lore in this very spooky Halloween special!

Infinite Horrors, ep 3: Plan 9 From Outer Space

This week, Sam and Maya dig up the campy horror classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space, and what it means to appreciate an artist even if their work was pretty rough around the edges.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 35: A Confrontation And An Apology…

Judge Rachel responds to a shocking accusation from a longtime listener, which rocks the courtroom and threatens the very core of podcast. Topher could not be more appalled and smug.