Wine & Crime
557 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 14.7K ratingsWine & 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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Ep169 Strip Club Crimes
May 07, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBThis week, the gals glue on their best tassels to chat about an exotic line of work. Topics include some creative entrepreneurial spirit, champagne room shenanigans, and the Russian military equipment black market (who knew?). Enthusiastically pop open a frosty bottle of Dom Pérignon, slather on some coconut oil, tip the bouncer, and tune in for Strip Club Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
(BONUS EP) Pandemic Problems (With Senator Kyrsten Sinema!)
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 158 MBThis month, the gals are joined by Arizona's Senator Kyrsten Sinema to chat plagues, legislation, and the idiocy in between. Topics include the origins of quarantine, some REALLY shady stock transactions, and a speedy dose of karma (or is it just science?). Pour a big ol' cup of whatever you have in your dusty liquor cabinet, embrace the 5G, and tune in for Pandemic Problems. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
(BONUS EP) Pandemic Problems (With Senator Kyrsten Sinema)
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 2 hoursThis month, the gals are joined by Arizona's Senator Kyrsten Sinema to chat plagues, legislation, and the idiocy in between. Topics include the origins of quarantine, some REALLY shady stock transactions, and a speedy dose of karma (or is it just science?). Pour a big ol' cup of whatever you have in your dusty liquor cabinet, embrace the 5G, and tune in for Pandemic Problems. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep168 Toy Crimes
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week, the gals snuggle up and regress into childhood. Topics include soggy yet invaluable loveys, an inside job at a Toys R Us, and the bonkers history of Barbie. Drop a bottle of Passarola White Blend into your Winc cart, retrieve your transitional object from your adulthood bed (you know you still sleep with it), and tune in for Toy Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep167 Zoological Crimes
April 23, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis week, the gals gab about some so-called zoos gone wild. Topics include least chubs, an ill-informed collector with a terrible vendetta, and why they didn't just put Jumanji away. Twist open a bottle of Firelands Pinot Grigio, roll a twelve, and tune in for Zoological Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep16 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis month's Gossip at the Corpse Cart brings you tales of resurrected Benny Hill classics, drunken apartment confusion, sex by gym equipment, and the secret story of your CPR doll. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep166 Pageant Crimes
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis week, the gals spruce up their flippers to chat about some not-so-congenial contestants. Topics include masked beauties, NASA's influence on the industry, some bodacious barbecue, and Burke. Crack open a bottle of Winc's Piu Gioia, brush up on current events, and tune in for Pageant Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep165 Cabin Fever Crimes
April 09, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBThis week, the gals indulge in their self-quarantine to bring you tales of isolation gone awry. Topics include coping skills, jogging jerks, an Antarctic mystery, and a rum-fueled ship-show. Support a local brewery or pop open a can of Insight Brewery's Strawberry Old One-Eye, open a freakin' window, and tune in for Cabin Fever Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
(BONUS EP) Double Jeopardy
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThis month, the gals examine a very distinct courtroom loophole. Topics include lives and limbs, some tricky tapes, and the true size of a phonograph. Pop open a bottle of Winc's Matchlock Cabernet, consult a lawyer, and tune in for Double Jeopardy. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep164 DIY Murders
April 02, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBThis week, the gals tap into their creative sides with some stories straight out of a lifestyle magazine. Topics include a five-gallon tub of mystery, the contextual difference between machetes and firearms, and a regular State Fair-style showcase of human-based crafts. Crack open a bottle of Winc's WKND Sparkling White, stock up on Mod Podge, and tune in for DIY Murders. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep15 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
March 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis month's episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart serves up a platter of eyebrow complexes, human tongues, science fair cheats, sex poop, and bus caskets. Top off your cocktail, socially distance yourself, and tune in! For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep163 Games Gone Wrong
March 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week, the gals choose their players and deal out some wild stories of games that got a little too serious. Topics include a bunch of "bothered" citizens, some roleplaying with tragic consequences, and a friendship turned very sour over a game of dice. Pop open a fresh bottle of Winc's Endgame Chardonnay, reshuffle the deck, and tune in for Games Gone Wrong. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Beyond Stupid: Mega Morons
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week, the gals bring you a special extra bonus episode with tales of super stupid people trying (and failing) to pull off super stupid stunts. Topics include toilet paper hoarders, a misguided Molotov cocktail, a guy who accidentally robbed the wrong bank, and a social media kingpin with a "chip" on his shoulder. Break open *literally anything* you have in your liquor cabinet, double check your deposit slip, and tune in for Beyond Stupid: Mega Morons. For a full list of show sponsor...
Ep162 Small Town Shockers
March 19, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week, the gals really lean into social distancing to investigate some surprisingly violent crimes in tiny towns. Topics include a happy math teacher who didn't see that coming, a senselesly grisly mass murder, and some very enviable town names. Bust open that backup bottle of Barefoot Pink Moscato, check the attic, and tune in for Small Town Shockers. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep161 Inside Jobs
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThis week, the gals go deep inside a few super sneaky subversive shenanigans. Topics include an all-too-aspirational heist, a mysterious murder suspect gone undetected for decades, and a spot-on pseudonym for the current administration. Pop open a fresh bottle of Rogue Admiral Shiraz, double-check your invoices, and tune in for Inside Jobs. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Wondery presents The Dating Game Killer
March 06, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutesIn 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood & Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life. He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster foo...
Ep160 Horror Homicides
March 05, 2020 12:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week, the gals get in touch with some early traumas experienced in the form of films. Topics include oozing walls, an omnibus-turned-hearse, and a real-life family of cave-dwelling murderers. Enjoy a fresh glass of Winc's Sans Script Syrah, enable location services on your phone, and tune on for Horror Homicides. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep159 Familicide
February 27, 2020 12:37 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week, the gals buckle down to discuss some grisly (and highly personal) murders and the unique motivations behind them. Topics include a family man who really should've counted his blessings, a piece of sh*t with one too many versions of events, and the many, many, many ways in which toxic masculinity affects everyone. Pour a massive glass of Winc's Chop Shop Cabernet, check in on your neighbors, and tune in for Familicide. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimep...
(BONUS EP) Music Fest Mishaps (Austin LIVE)
February 24, 2020 12:18 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBThis week, the gals put on their flower crowns and chat about some festival f*ckery. Topics include the odds of being sexually assaulted at Coachella, tent thieves, human stampedes, and exactly what happens when you pay your security team in beer. Fill your canteen with Villa Pozzi Pinot Grigio, polish your Birkenstocks, and tune in for Music Fest Mishaps. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep158 Anything for Fame Crimes (LA LIVE)
February 20, 2020 10:39 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, the gals take to the glittering hills of Hollywood to chat about people craving notoriety. Topics include the psychology behind bottomless vanity, a death-row celebrity, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Crack open a bottle of award-winning Barefoot Rosé, hire a publicist, and tune in for Anything for Fame (LA LIVE). For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep14 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
February 17, 2020 14:24 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this month’s Gossip at the Corpse Cart, the gals discuss the latest wild headlines out of Florida, alternate uses for the humble hairbrush, more pee stories (duh.) and The Unsinkable Helen’s lasting legacy.
Ep157 Boob Crimes
February 13, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBThis week, the gals expose some cases close to their hearts. Topics include lopsided lemons, asphyxiation by t*ts, and some sucky silicone sacs. Grab a jug of Winc's Big Beat Red Blend, take off your bra (you've earned it), and tune in for Boob Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep157 Boob Crimes
February 13, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBThis week, the gals expose some cases close to their hearts. Topics include lopsided lemons, asphyxiation by t*ts, and some sucky silicone sacs. Grab a jug of Winc's Big Beat Red Blend, take off your bra (you've earned it), and tune in for Boob Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Wondery Presents Dying for Sex
February 12, 2020 13:16 - 8 minutesWhen host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with the time you have left. From Wondery, the creators of Dirty John and The Moment comes Dying For Sex. Listen now at
Ep156 Cartel Crimes
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis week, the gals work their connections to untangle some greedy group efforts. Topics include avocado mayhem, the problems behind a girl's best friend, and the aptly named "Highway of Death." Slam a glass (or bottle) of Winc's Far + Wide Zweigelt, consider lab-grown, and tune in for Cartel Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep155 Borscht Belt Crimes
January 30, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week, the gals explore the wonderland that is the “Jewish Alps” aka the Catskills. Topics include the OG Murder Inc, a Manhattan art dealer and his evil henchman, and so, so much mahjong. Pop a bottle of Angry Orchard Walden Hollow Cider, polish off that blood red soup (it’s kind of a big dill), and tune in for Borscht Belt Crimes! For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
(BONUS EP) Clergy Crimes
January 27, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis month's bonus episode sheds some holy light on spiritual hierarchy. Topics include the political pull of priests, a terrible teen movie come to life, and a repeat sinner who lied his way into the church. Receive your sacrament of 7 Deadly Zins Red Blend, confess your sins, and tune in for Clergy Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep154 Scared Sh*tless
January 23, 2020 11:09 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week, the gals try and put on their big girl britches to tackle some seriously disturbing tales. Topics include literally crapping one's pants, a hyperviolent globe trotter with zero regrets, and a decade-long nightmare scenario ending in a daring escape. Pour a very large helping of Winc's Forma de Vida Tempranillo, lock your doors and windows, and tune in for Scared Sh*tless. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep153 Astronaut Crimes
January 16, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week, the gals explore the final frontier with some out-of-this-world shenanigans. Topics include military-grade diapers, the liability of ISS kerfuffles, and a trail of breadcrumbs that could be seen from space. Fill your IV with Winc's Light & Space Cabernet Franc, prepare for takeoff, and tune in for Astronaut Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Introducing Chasing Cosby by the L.A. Times
January 14, 2020 09:56 - 10 minutesFor decades, Bill Cosby brought warmth and laugher across the country, cementing his image as “America’s Dad.” But behind that disguise was the real Bill Cosby – the monster who preyed on women by promising them mentorship, only to then drug and violate them. Hosted by Nicki Egan, the lead investigative journalist on this case, the series features jurors, lawyers, and over a dozen survivors telling their story together for the first time. “Chasing Cosby” is the definitive take on the rise and...
Ep13 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
January 13, 2020 09:57 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis month's Gossip at the Corpse Cart brings you the most Boston crime ever, an accidental crime scene cleanup, a sexy toothbrush, and some mysteriously macabre baby helmets. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep152 Rosie the Riveter Crimes
January 09, 2020 11:02 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThis week, the gals roll up their sleeves and get to work on some "riveting" cases of badass ladies fighting for the cause. Topics include pervasive propaganda, a photographer with a story to tell, and an absolute powerhouse who wouldn't let a little limp bring her down. Pop a bottle of Wild Rose Vineyards Syrah Rosé, tend your victory garden, and tune in for Rosie the Riveter Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep151 Nudist Crimes
January 02, 2020 14:12 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week, the gals strip down (literally) to examine the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of naturism. Topics include the dos and don'ts of "clothing-optional" areas, a fatal swinging love triangle, and the very definition of hiding in plain sight. (Carefully) pop open a bottle of Naked Grape Pinot Grigio, bring your own butt towel, and tune in for Nudist Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors & promo codes, visit www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/support
Ep150 Southern Belles (Atlanta LIVE)
December 19, 2019 11:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis week, the gals squeeze into their corsets to chat about some disarming damsels over a pitcher of sweet tea. Topics include the dangers of hoopskirts, a gunslingin' Outlaw Queen, and a daring Civil War spy. Replace that sweet tea with City Winery's Gone with the Vin, mind your crinoline, and tune in for Southern Belles (Live from Atlanta)!
Ep149 Christmas Crimes
December 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week, the gals get into the holiday spirit with some truly tragic tales of merriment gone awry. Topics include a violent mall Santa, a pair of greedy Grinches, and a man who just wanted to spread some cheer (and maybe some synthetic stimulants). Pour a hefty mug of Winc's Wonderful White Blend, secure your lawn ornaments, and tune in for Christmas Crimes.
Ep12 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
December 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis month's installment of Gossip at the Corpse Cart brings us headlines of dogs doing doughnuts, a THC overdose confession, a menstrual cup mishap, and a mysterious bovine killing spree that may or may not involve sharks with lasers.
Ep148 Beyond Stupid: Historical Crimes
December 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis week, the gals turn back the clock and take a peek at some outrageously dumb debacles. Topics include a not-so-sneaky murderess, a brood of naturally delivered bunnies, and whether or not humans really are the most intelligent species after all. Pop open a bottle of Apothic Sparkling Red, buy that rabbit Groupon, and tune in for Beyond Stupid: Historical Crimes.
Introducing The Score: Bank Robber Diaries
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes14 months. 30 Banks. An all-access pass into the mind of one of Southern California’s most prolific bank robbers. The Score: Bank Robber Diaries reveals the story of Joe Loya - the so-called “Beirut Bandit” - and his transformation from abused child to prolific bank robber, violent convict, ex-con, writer and ultimately, a reconciled son. Produced by Peabody-Award winning podcaster Ben Adair (The Sterling Affairs, Dr. Death, Reveal) at Western Sound in partnership with Acast Studios.
Ep147 Medieval Animal Trials
November 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis week, the gals climb into their time machine and head back to the Middle Ages to weigh in on some wild trials. Topics include a whole bunch of rats with a great lawyer, some poor piggies with a taste for blood, and the legal loopholes of monkey selfies. Crack open a bottle of Wild Pig Viognier, stay out of the barn, and tune in for Medieval Animal Trials.
Ep146 Australian Serial Killers
November 21, 2019 11:21 - 2 hours - 118 MBThis week, the gals head back to the land down undaah to risk their lives exploring the many, many, many, many dangers of the outback. Topics include a chaotic spree of violence, a man with a disturbing proclivity for camping, and octopus mouths. Douse your stings with Winc's Summer Water Bubbly Rosé, place your bid for New Zealand, and tune in for Australian Serial Killers.
Introducing Detective Trapp
November 19, 2019 10:29 - 10 minutesAnaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs -- as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. ...
Ep11 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
November 18, 2019 12:01 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis month's episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart contains some intense prank confessions, plus hungry penguins, Florida Blake Lively, DIY death rituals, and a lesson (or two) in extreme retaliation. Holster your pigeons and tune in!
Ep145 Nun Crimes
November 14, 2019 10:59 - 2 hours - 136 MBThis week, the gals take their sacrament and discuss some unholy homicides. Topics include a very violent cardinal sin, a sister with a secret, and some pioneering LGBT religious. Pour a glass of OneHope's Argentina Uco Valley Malbec, say six Hail Marys, and tune in for Nun Crimes.
(BONUS EP) Martini-Fueled Murders (ft Martinis and Murder)
November 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis month, the gals are joined by the hosts of Martinis and Murder to toss back a few and share some stiff stories of criminals who may have had a few too many. Topics include a seriously delusional Brit, some suspicious antifreeze, and yet another reason to avoid Jagermeister. Shake up a Sage Lady martini, craft a bogus badge, and tune in for Martini-Fueled Murders.
Ep144 Colorado Crimes
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week, the gals head west to mine some criminal cases in the Rockies. Topics include a cryogenically frozen mountain man, some seriously misguided investments, and a guy who could've used a belt. Pop open a fresh bottle of Winc's Sauvetage Rosé, strap on your skis, hire a financial advisor, and tune in for Colorado Crimes.
Ep143 Halloween Crimes
October 31, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week, the gals share some spooky seasonal tales of horror and history. Topics include grotesque root vegetable crafts, a trick-or-treater who was not interested in treats, and an all-too-real vampire. Pour some crisp Eplevin Gravenstein Cider from Winc, put on your false faces, stock up on Kit Kats, and tune in for Halloween Crimes.
Ep10 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
October 28, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBThis month's Gossip at the Corpse Cart is full of sh*t - literally! Kenyon shares some crappy Coven Confessions, plus the gals chat about sex toy upcycling and a mysterious lake full of corpses. Restock on toilet paper and tune in!
Ep142 Cat Crimes (ft. Steven Ray Morris)
October 24, 2019 11:16 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week, the gals are joined by special guest Steven Ray Morris of The Purrrcast to chat felons and felines. Topics include a rogue pussy shaver, a gangster with a serious soft spot, and the purrrfect mayoral candidate. Pour a bowl of 9 Lives Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc, clear out your trichobezoars, shave your eyebrows, and tune in for Cat Crimes.
Ep141 Startup Scandals
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBThis week, the gals launch into a couple of cases of entrepreneurial spirit gone wrong. Topics include misogynist CEOs, seriously misdirected branding campaigns, and some genetic testing that was too good to be true. Crack open a bottle of Winc's 2018 Debts and Lessons Riesling, avoid single pricks, rethink your rideshare, and tune in for Startup Scandals.
(BONUS EP) Pandora's Box Crimes
October 14, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBIn this month's bonus episode, the gals are joined by Ryan and Shane from Buzzfeed Unsolved to go down the rabbit holes of some crimes that spiraled way out of control. Topics include a roommate prank that ended with FBI involvement, a drunken penguin heist, and a gambling grandmother with an evil streak. Bust open a box of Bota Box Sauvignon Blanc, shake your goat bones, and tune in for Pandora's Box Crimes.