True Crimes Against Wine
True Crimes Against Wine
Judge Topher, Judge Rachel, Champlify Media
Celebrities can be talented, sure, but should they really be making wine? Join Judges Topher and Rachel as they use their oenological savvy and pop culture deep cuts to answer that very question. After drinking all the evidence and sorting their way through red herrings, they will determine whether some of Hollywood and music's biggest stars are, in fact, guilty of True Crimes Against Wine.
Sidebar Ep. 73: The Art of Elimination
Judge Topher discusses which grape varietal he would vote off the island given the chance.
Jan 29, 2024
3 min
CASE 0311: To Drink Or Not To Drink
DEFENDANT: William ShakespeareEVIDENCE: Mondavi Oberon ChardonnaySCENE OF THE CRIME: Carneros, CA--Our fair Judges sojourn to the land of the sun,Where once they say the West was won,Where all that glisters nae be gold,But Judge Rachel is definitely very old. Thank you.
Jan 22, 2024
1 hr 6 min
Sidebar Ep. 73: Ho-ho-holiday Movies
Our judges discuss their favorite holiday movies from Christmas to Groundhog Day.
Jan 15, 2024
7 min
CASE 0310: This Episode Is Precious...
DEFENDANT: J.R.R. TolkeinEVIDENCE: The Fellowship of the Ring Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Manos Wines)SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA--Our Judges trek from Oxford to Middle Earth to try a fantastical case full of warm Hobbit tidbits, Elven wiles, and Orcish dangers.
Jan 8, 2024
1 hr 15 min
Sidebar Ep. 72: Eggnog; Yay or Nay?
Our Judges discuss whether eggnog is a delicious holiday treat or a gross mess.
Jan 1, 2024
5 min
CASE 0309: Ice Princess
DEFENDANT: Wayne GretzkyEVIDENCE: No. 99 Ice WineSCENE OF THE CRIME: Ontario, Canada -- Our Judges travel to the Great North to inspect the product of a true hockey great. Topher explains the sport and Rachel delivers a particularly hard cross examination.
Dec 25, 2023
58 min
Sidebar Ep. 71: Jingle Bell Rock
Our Judges discuss and rank their favorite Christmas albums.
Dec 18, 2023
6 min
CASE 0308: This Is About Sally...
DEFENDANT: Thomas JeffersonEVIDENCE: The Federalist Special Reserve 2021SCENE OF THE CRIME: Lodi, CA--Our Judges tour Monticello as they navigate a very tricky case. Puppies, Sister wives, and a breath bating, no holds barred Cross Examination ensue! Also, listen to your Black friends. Thanks!
Dec 11, 2023
1 hr 14 min
Sidebar Ep. 70: Arsenio WHO?
Our Judges go over the career of Arsenio Hall.
Dec 4, 2023
4 min
CASE 0307: Always Be My Irish Baby
DEFENDANT: Mariah Carey EVIDENCE: Black Irish, Irish Creme. -- Our Judges dive into some Irish Creme liqueur and discuss the diva that is Mariah Carey. Pooping habits are also brought up as Judge Topher makes a shocking confession.
Nov 27, 2023
54 min
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