This week, the gals are broadcasting from their second Minneapolis live show! Topics include a suspicious scuba diver, a swinger with a jealous husband, and all the cool creatures and crustaceans that will feed on your bloated corpse after drowning. So towel off, check on your swim buddy, pick up a bottle of Trinity Oaks, and dive in for Freshwater Crimes!
This week, the gals read about some famous crimes that became the basis for books. Author M. William Phelps joins the conversation to give some insight on how true crime books take shape. Other topics include a sensational book release and some questionable pajama alibi. Grab a bottle of Winc 's Selected Works Chardonnay, put some batteries in your portable recorder, hire a ghostwriter, and tune in for Crimes that Inspired Bestsellers. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your fir...
This week, the gals discuss the various reasons and ways one might fake their own kidnapping. Cases include a model with an oddly specific thing for socks, a bad decision in the form of a Facebook post, and a prank show gone horribly wrong. This episode is paired with Otis Kenyon Roussanne, so untie your shackles, pop one open, schedule some alone time, and tune in for Faked Abductions.
The gals are joined by Christine & Em of And That's Why We Drink podcast to chat wine-related crimes in this special bonus ep! Paired with Michael David Freakshow Cabernet, topics include Em's past persona, brilliant bathtub hooch, plus a Minnesota murderer with California dreams. Pop a bottle (or slurp a shake) and enjoy! (PS And when you're done with this Part 1 Crossover Ep, remember to go check out Part 2 released by ATWWD)
This week, the gals flex their muscles to discuss some major feats of strength. Topics include a rekindled high school romance that ends in tragedy, a badass nurse who does not have time for your sh*t, and something about Tom Hardy (who really cares what it was). Pick up a bottle of Rodney Strong Cabernet, pump some iron, do NOT drink the scorpion, and tune in for Brute Strength Murders.
This week, the gals drop their jaws at some of the most ridiculous acquittals in history. Topics include a not-so-mysterious insulin overdose, yet another killer cop, and courtroom racism. Pop open a bottle of Winc 's Matchlock Cabernet, consult an attorney, demand a toxicology report, and tune in for Unbelievable Acquittals. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...
This week, the gals sniff out some cases involving illicit drugs and the many ways they'll screw you over. Topics include a global opium squabble, a young entrepreneur with a straightforward sales pitch, and a man with a lot more to offer in his (ahem) southern head than his northern one. Score a bottle of Winc 's Dime Red Blend, make sure the safety's on, don't answer the door, and tune in for Drug Deals Gone Bad. This ep is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your 1st month at www.talkspace.co...
This week, the gals return to their hometowns to investigate some sh*t that went down a little too close to home. Topics include a family man turned cold-blooded murderer, an ex-landlord with a grudge, and a domestic dispute that was a little overkill (literally). Pop open a bottle of Winc 's fruity Ville Basse Merlot, tell your parents you're coming home for the weekend, consider investing in an elevator, be nice to your office manager, and tune in for Hometown Gory. This ep is supported by Tal...
This week, the gals dig not-too-deep into some cases involving hasty burials. Topics include the wonders of forensic archaeology, a worldly woman with an unnatural obsession, and the mysterious murder of a family of four. Bust out a bottle of Winc's Restless Earth Cabernet Sauvignon, call your favorite child, cancel that trip to Mexico, and tune in for Shallow Graves. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/ gals Get $20 off y...
This week, the girls wish for light & happy cases only to receive some dark & tragic ones (probably because they weren’t very specific about it). Topics include nuanced genies, a lamb dish (or was it beef?) gone bad, & a Jenny Jones bit turned fatal. Crack open a bottle of Winc ’s Wonderful White Blend, pick up a scratch ticket, keep your secret crush to yourself, & tune in for Be Careful What You Wish For...CRIMES.
This week, the gals get acquainted with the big wide world of stupid scams. Topics include emotive Nigerian princes, a doctor with a medical-adjacent education and a thing for goats, and the minefield that is internet dating for elderly. Press your whole cluster with a bottle of Winc 's Endgame Chardonnay, don't open that email attachment, double-check your surgeon's credentials, and tune in for Beyond Stupid: Scams. This episode is supported by HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFr...
This week, the gals put on their hazmat suits and venture into the science of dangerous biological agents. Topics include some politically-charged letters, a dick of a doctor with a revenge fantasy, and the various natural germs that can wipe out entire countries. Pick up a bottle of Sans Script Petit Verdot, write to your congressperson (just don’t eat any powdered donuts beforehand), and tune in for Bio Crimes. For 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to www.modcloth.com & enter code ...
This week, the gals honor the brave individuals who have served our country. Topics include a smart young soldier who just wanted her M&Ms, an accomplished Captain and her beloved Boogie, and the nuances of buying lip balm. This episode is paired with Winc ’s Rogue Admiral 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, so head back to your tent, make your bed, kick off your boots, and tune in for God Bless the Vitamins (ahem, Veterans) Murders.
This week, the gals head to South Africa to investigate some crimes south of the equator. Topics include a a vineyard “suicide,” some scandalous text messages, and a teen with a literal axe to grind. Pour yourself a glass of Winc ’s Cape Route Chenin Blanc, don’t forget your passport, and tune in for South Africa Crimes. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...
This week, the gals explore the weird world of somnambulism. Topics include a catatonic Canadian with blood on his hands, why babies are good for hugging, and ye old sleepwalking murder defense. Wash down your Ambien with a glass of Winc 's Pas Ordinaire Red Blend (actually do not do that), cover the pool, strap yourself down, and tune in for Sleepwalking Crimes.
This week, the gals chat dangerous dames, violent vixens, and murderous mavens. Topics include the rise of female incarceration, a Russian serf-slayer, and a maternity hospital from hell. Pop open a bottle of Winc 's Honey Beast White Blend, purchase your freedom by any means necessary, check in with the babysitter, and tune in for Infamous Females. This episode is supported by TalkSpace . Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...
This week, the gals buckle up to cover highway homicides. Topics include a wild-eyed former aspiring model with a bad temper, a rabbi with an authority complex, and dangerous driving in Los Angeles. Paired with this episode is Winc 's 2012 So This Happened... Red Blend, so park your car before pouring a glass, take a few deep breaths, and settle in for Road Rage Crimes. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...
This week, the gals chat about pet-related crimes (but don't worry, there won't be *tails* of animal abuse... just murder and corruption!). Cases include a puppy-induced homicide, the rise and fall of an international racing pigeon empire, and your risk of being killed and eaten by your pets. This episode is paired with Winc 's Copy Cat Tempranillo, so drop one in your basket, let the dog out, place your pigeon bets, and tune in for Pet Crimes.
This week, the gals explore the paranormal and how investigators can channel it. Topics include a Dutch Miracle Max, a pointy-faced derelict, and some frighteningly specific sets of numbers, plus intuitive consultant Charles Tiemann shares his story. Order a bottle of Winc 's Diviner Sauvignon Blanc, shuffle your tarot cards, burn some sage, and tune in for Crimes Solved by Psychics. This episode is supported by TalkSpace . Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS"...
This week, the gals investigate some unsolved murders. Topics include a set of mysterious codes, a bunch of Italian grocers, and an unsettling evening of jazz. Special guest Lieutenant Tommy Potter joins the show to discuss Investigation Discovery's new season of "Killing Fields: Murder Isle," as well as his experiences investigating old unsolved crimes. Pour yourself a nice cold glass of Cloud Break Sauvignon Blanc, make sure you're seen in public, check in with your weed dealer, and tune in fo...
This week, the gals head to the Great White North to discuss some crazy Canadian crimes. Cases include a military man with a deadly fetish, a chocolate bar outrage, and a surprisingly intense maple syrup heist. So why doncha pick up a two-four 'a Labatt Blue for yer Molson muscle, count yer loonies (and toonies), kick back on yer chesterfield, and tune in for Crazy Canadians, eh? This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...
This week, the gals talk gangsters. Topics include a beautiful bootlegger, a gentle Italian with too many enemies, and what the heck racketeering actually is. Put a bottle of Winc 's Chop Shop Cabernet Sauvignon in your basket, load your boot pistol, polish your gold chains, and tune in for Organized Crime.
This week's fan-picked episode has the gals seeing double with an entire show about Evil Twins. Topics include an ancient cosmic egg, a resilient pair of Swedish nutcases, and some charming English rabble-rousers. Paired with this episode is Winc 's Kin & Country Primitivo, so pour two glasses, set your gin trap, shave your goatee, and tune in. This episode is supported by TalkSpace , the online therapy company that makes it easy to connect with an experienced, licensed therapist, hand-picke...
This week, the gals gain a new paranoia while discussing the many ways in which your identity can be stolen. Topics include a douchey Frenchman, some major high school FOMO, and why you should always pay attention to the card reader at the gas pump. Paired with this episode is Winc's Porter and Plot Dolcetto, so sign up for LifeLock, look over those bank statements, and tune in for Identity Theft. This episode is supported by Sudio Sweden! Use our promo code ‘GALS’ for 15% OFF your order and FRE...
This week, the gals get fired up about hate crimes, because obviously. Topics include the deplorable policies of the US federal and state governments (and the heroes that fight against them), a horrific murder in southeast Iowa, and the atrocities that still occur post-apartheid in South Africa. Better stock up with Winc's Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir (you might need it), look up the numbers for your representatives, and tune in. This episode is supported by Sudio Sweden, the company which brin...
This week, the gals dig up some fascinating cases involving the "field" of forensic botany. Topics include a Welsh Snot Lady, a funky ladder, and the peculiar proclivities of pollen. This episode is paired with Winc's Field Theory Albariño, so head to www.trywinc.com/gals for $20 off your first order, grab your gardening gloves, pop some Claritin, and tune in. This episode is supported by TalkSpace, the online therapy company that makes it easy to connect with an experienced, licensed therapist,...
This week, the gals chat “O” faces… as in, “OMG, what are you doing??” That’s right, the topic of Ep42 is Mid-Coitus Murders! Cases include some kinky Germans with a thing for the produce aisle, plus a novice dominatrix and creepy old man pairing. So pick up a bottle of Naked Winery’s Committed Red Blend, put down the cucumber, and tune in! This episode is supported by TalkSpace, the online therapy company that makes it easy to connect with an experienced, licensed therapist, hand-picked just fo...
This week, the gals go back to the Middle Ages (and Early Renaissance) to talk Medieval Murders. Topics include a hungry werewolf, creepy lullabies, and some ghastly medical procedures. Pick up a bottle of Winc's One from the Quiver Malbec, sharpen thy sword, feed thy wife, and tune in. This episode is supported by Sudio Sweden, bringing you high-tech headphones with timeless, Scandinavian design. Use our promo code ‘GALS’ for 15% OFF your order and FREE INTL SHIPPING at www.sudiosweden.com
This week, the gals place their bets and chat Casino Crimes. Topics include a fishy French beauty with a tricky pack of cigarettes, a team of "Ocean's 11" wannabes, and the many ways in which you can get kicked out of a casino. This episode is paired with Winc's Ace in the Hole Red Blend, so sign up for a bottle (Go to www.trywinc.com/gals for $20 off your first order!), ignore that lusty casino owner, blow on the dice, and tune in! This episode is supported by TalkSpace, an online therapy compa...
This week, the gals discuss what makes a militia, and what defines them as murderers. Topics include violent bootcamp dropouts, some Hitler-loving Frenchmen, and a delusional group of drunk white dudes (really narrows it down, eh?). This episode is paired with Winc's Alma Libre red blend, so put a bottle in your basket, polish your musket, line up a lawyer, and tune in for Militia Murders. This episode is supported by TalkSpace, an online therapy company that makes it easy to connect with an exp...
