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Wine & Crime

Wine & Crime Podcastwww.wineandcrimepodcast.com
Wine & Crime is a true crime / comedy podcast. Join two friends as they chug wine, chat true crime, and unleash their worst Minnesotan accents!
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Episodes

Ep96 Isotope Analysis

This week, the gals put on their goggles and dive into (and over their heads in) some chemistry sh*t. Topics include questionable boxes of bones, a Jane Doe who's impacted an entire town, and a convoluted analogy involving cats in wigs. Pop a bottle of Winc's Baseline Syrah, seriously consider what you're feeding your bones, and tune in for Isotope Analysis. This ep is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your 1st month at www.talkspace.com/gals...

Dec 06, 20181 hr 43 min

Ep95 Campus Crimes

This week, the gals go back to school to talk about crimes in college settings. Topics include some important Wisconsin family traditions, baby oil nightmares, and how to get us into the bushes. Crack open a bottle of Arbor Mist Exotic Fruits White Zinfandel, line up those red Solo cups, keep an eye on your drink (#F*ckingPatriarchy), and tune in for Campus Crimes.

Nov 29, 20181 hr 37 min

Ep94 Airport Antics

This week, the gals take off with some odd airport crimes. Topics include stolen and smuggled seafood, a contraband penis, literal snakes on a plane, and the science behind those ten-pound Toblerones. Pour a small plastic cup of Airport Road Marquette, remove any liquids over three ounces from your carry-on, and tune in for Airport Antics. This ep is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your 1st month at www.talkspace.com/gals

Nov 22, 20181 hr 57 min

Ep93 Ex-Pat Crimes

This week, the gals seriously consider the pros & cons of living in their native country. Topics include the historical effects of an exodus, a Thai tiger terror plot, plus an isolated couple & a questionable suicide. Pop open a fresh bottle of Barefoot Pinot Grigio, polish your Tiffany lamp collection, & tune in for Ex-Pat Crimes. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals

Nov 15, 20182 hr 11 min

Ep92 Eastern European Serial Killers

This week, the gals head east to check out some gory stories from the Motherland. Cases include a spritely set of Ukrainian maniacs, a killer addicted to both sex and socks, and a seriously sick teacher with a thing for his students. This episode is paired with Winc's Salient Cabernet Sauvignon, so get out your Slovak translation guide, buckle the f**k up, and tune in for Eastern European Serial Killers.

Nov 08, 20181 hr 54 min

Ep91 Forensic Anthropology

This week, the gals bone up on their forensic skills. Topics include a super-cold case with multiple murderers, the intersection of science and racism, and a couple of lucky bunions. Pick up a bottle of Winc's Forma de Vida Verdejo, maybe pour a glass of milk to go along with it, and tune in for Forensic Anthropology.

Nov 01, 20181 hr 45 min

Ep90 Coerced Confessions

This week, the gals dig deep into the psychological reasons behind confessions made under duress. Topics include a team of crummy Irish cops, some really f*cked up legal loopholes, and the motivations of both suspects and authorities. Dump an entire bottle of Inocencio Pinot Noir into your glass, call a lawyer, and tune in for Coerced Confessions.

Oct 25, 20181 hr 47 min

(BONUS EP) Beyond Stupid: Fake Experts with Alie Ward

This week, the gals chat with Alie muthaf*ckin Ward of the Ologies podcast about some notorious know-it-alls. Topics include a slippery sommelier, a doc with dangerous motives, and an obit that's also a confession and kind of a manifesto. Mix up a dose of Snake Oil Spritzer (that is white wine with kombucha over ice to honor our LA-based guest), make sure you're up to date on your vaccinations, and tune in for Beyond Stupid: Fake Experts.

Oct 22, 20181 hr 38 min

EP89 Killer Couples

This week, the gals take a good, hard look at the men in their lives. Topics include the ways in which a good partner turns bad, a pair on a puppy-love killing spree, and some sick sisterly bonding. Grab a glass of Some Young Punks' Passion Has Red Lips Cabernet Shiraz, reexamine your current relationship, and tune in for Killer Couples.

Oct 18, 20181 hr 43 min

Ep88 Royal Kerfuffles

This week, the gals put on their ermine robes and mink mantles to chat about some dastardly kings and queens. Topics include musical underwear, a tale of two cousins with an unnecessary number of spies, and a slightly more violent Romeo and Juliet saga. This episode is paired with Chronic Cellars 2016 Sofa King Bueno Red Blend, so pour some into your goblet (or your father-in-law's skull), assemble the court, and tune in for Royal Kerfuffles.

Oct 11, 20181 hr 37 min

Ep87 Forensic Meteorology

This week, the gals forecast crimes occurring during major weather events. Special guest Dr. Elizabeth Austin joins to talk about investigating weather-related evidence. Topics include the devastation of Puerto Rico & a violent plane crash in Texas. Pour a glass of Winc's Restless Earth Grenache, resign yourself to never flying again, watch Weather Channel's "Storm of Suspicion," & tune in for Forensic Meteorology.

Oct 04, 20182 hr 13 min

Ep86 Ransom Crimes

This week, the gals investigate mysterious clues leading to kidnapped persons. Cases include some greedy-ass Spaniards, a Minnesotan crime worthy of the Cohen brothers, and a woman who blurred the line between lover and accomplice. Pop open a bottle of Winc's The Bluffer Valdiguié, dig out your old newspapers and some glue, and tune in for Ransom Crimes.

Sep 27, 20181 hr 57 min

Ep85 Craigslist Crimes

This week, the gals seek personal stories of murder from the annals of public online forums. Topics include Mr. List's origin story, a grizzled Santa with a super shady internet history, and a multitalented babysitter who answered the wrong ad. Pop open a bottle of Winc's Ruza Zinfandel Rosé, rethink that too-good-to-be-true job offer, and tune in for Craigslist Crimes.

Sep 20, 20182 hr 5 min

Ep84 Reservation Crimes

This week, the gals discuss some issues facing Native communities. Topics include boarding schools from hell, haunting legal loopholes, and a group who stumbled into wealth--and mortal danger. Pop open a bottle of Native Vines Cabernet Franc, burn your history books, vote in every election possible, and tune in to Reservation Crimes. This ep is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your 1st month at www.talkspace.com/gals

Sep 13, 20182 hr 11 min

Ep83 Horse Crimes

This week, the gals saddle up to explore some equine crimes. Topics include a professional horse hitman, some suspicious meat filler, and literal painted pony. Pour a glass of Hot To Trot Red Blend from 14 Hands Winery, grab a bucket, reconsider that frozen burger patty, and tune in for Horse Crimes. This ep is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your 1st month at www.talkspace.com/gals

Sep 06, 20181 hr 45 min

Ep82 State Fair Crimes

This week, the gals head to the great state get-together to investigate some odd crimes. Topics include the origins of some deep-fried fair favorites, a road-tripping Nazi, and a real bummer of a beer robbery. Pop open a bottle of Trinity Oaks Chardonnay, pair it with a bucket of cookies, and tune in for State Fair Crimes.

Aug 30, 20181 hr 41 min

Ep81 Vanished Without a Trace

This week, the gals slip into some mysterious cases involving people who disappear and leave no clues behind. Topics include an unhappy girl with a fishy father, a young woman with everything going for her, plus Payne Lindsey joins us from the podcast "Up and Vanished." Pour a glass of Lost Vineyards Bianco, do not go for that run, and tune in for Vanished Without a Trace. This episode is supported by TalkSpace. Get $45 off your first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals...

Aug 23, 20182 hr 12 min

Ep80 Art Theft

This week, the gals examine some cultural property thefts and what governments do to try to prevent them. Topics include an extremely expensive late-night heist, a ballsy couple who flew WAY under the radar, and some Chinese knockoffs of a different variety. Pop open a bottle of Winc's Selected Works Pinot Noir, hang that empty frame, google that fun little piece you picked up at the thrift store, and tune in for Art Theft.

Aug 16, 20181 hr 36 min

Ep79 Justifiable Homicide

This week, the gals navigate the gray world of murder victims who may have had it coming. Topics include a famous gospel singer who wasn't exactly a saint, a snowball fight turned fatal, and the many ways in which Stand Your Ground Laws go wrong. Pour a glass of Winc's Debts and Lessons Riesling, get the hell off your neighbor's wall, grab a broom for good measure, and tune in for Justifiable Homicide.

Aug 09, 20181 hr 55 min

Ep78 Game-Changing Evidence

This week, the gals examine some crimes that may not have been solved had it not been for some radical new technologies. Topics include innovated autopsies, a violent man with poor penmanship, and a Super Bowl party turned deadly. Pick up a bottle of Salton's Evidence Brut Chardonnay, pour yourself a bowl of STRmix, do not trust your car, and tune in for Game-Changing Evidence.

Aug 02, 20182 hr 1 min

Ep77 Killer Nicknames

This week, the gals examine the ways and reasons criminals earn infamous aliases. Topics include pop psychology and the press, a prolific west-coast terrorist, and a well-mannered Brit who just wanted to find the perfect roommate. Pick up a bottle of Nickname Cabernet Sauvignon, purchase a genealogy kit, do NOT speak to your neighbor, and tune in for Killer Nicknames.

Jul 26, 20182 hr 18 min

Ep 76 Dismemberment Crimes

This week, the gals dissect some gory cases in bits and pieces. Topics include historically bloody deaths by elephants, an alleged motivation by marijuana, and a decadent autumnal supper. Grab a bottle of Winc's Far & Wide Frappato, sharpen your knives, report your missing mother, and tune in for Dismemberment Crimes.

Jul 19, 20181 hr 54 min

Ep75 Bride Crimes

This week, the gals make the ultimate commitment before their friends and family. Topics include the psychology behind bridezillas, a young wife with a terrible coverup, and a woman with her eyes on the unborn prize. Engage a bottle of Winc's Pretty Young Thing Sauvignon Blanc, pare down your guest list, double-check that ultrasound, and tune in for Bride Crimes.

Jul 12, 20181 hr 43 min

Ep74 Hollywood Curses

This week, the gals head to Tinsel Town to chat about some paranormal happenings. Topics include a series of very bad "Omens," some twisted ties to the Manson family, and a lot of very real skeletons. Snag a bottle of The Skeleton Key Proprietor's Red, turn off the TV, cancel your flight to London, and tune in for Hollywood Curses.

Jul 05, 20181 hr 48 min

Ep73 Cyberstalking

This week, the gals add to their list of paranoias and discuss how internet relationships can go awry. Topics include a roommate from hell, a lady who couldn't seem to get over a breakup, and the many, many behaviors that constitute online abuse. Pick up a glass and a bottle of Winc's Salient Pinot Noir, save those screenshots, and tune in for Cyberstalking.

Jun 28, 20181 hr 34 min

Ep72 Fatal Friends

This week, the gals appreciate their friendship while discussing some that turned deadly. Topics include video game motivations for homicide, a casual "Weekend At Bernie's"-style body dump, and the value of juice rewards. Pop open a bottle of @WINC's The Independent white blend, cancel your birthday party, purge your Facebook friends list, and tune in for Fatal Friends.

Jun 21, 20181 hr 30 min

Ep71 Trucker Crimes

This week, the gals dodge some bear traps, haul out some stats and cases, and do their best to keep the rubber side on the road. Topics include the grisly origin story of emojis, a trucker with a suspiciously clean cab, and some slang you never knew you needed. Pick up a bottle of Open Road Tempranillo, hop in your rig, check your blind spots, and tune in for Trucker Crimes - 10-4!

Jun 14, 20181 hr 48 min

Ep70 Waco Whackings

This week, the gals head south to Lone Star State to discuss some unique crimes and culture. Topics include a locomotive stunt gone awry, one very "Lucky" suspect, a violent man who intimidated an entire town for decades, and lots of Dr. Pepper. Crack open a bottle of Spoetzl Brewery Shiner Blonde (yes, we know it's not a wine), grab your fishin' pole and your aviators, and tune in for Waco Whackings.

Jun 07, 20181 hr 36 min

Ep69 Forensic Serology

This week, the gals shoot out some facts and crimes related to male ejaculate. Topics include a whole town "coming" together to solve a mystery, a fast-moving serial rapist, and many, many euphemisms. Release some of Winc 's Funk Zone Red Blend, grab some Jergens and a black light, and tune in for Forensic Serology.

May 31, 20181 hr 47 min

Ep68 Black Widows

This week, the gals chat about women you wouldn’t want to woo. Topics include a French blonde on a schedule, a woman with “psychic” talents and a whole lotta cousins, and post-coital snacks of a cannibalistic variety. This episode is paired with Winc ’s Finke’s Widow, so pop a bottle, polish your belly, avoid soup, and tune in for Black Widows.

May 24, 20181 hr 33 min
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