Wine & Crime

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.

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. 

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.

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 first month with promo code "GALS" www.talkspace.com/gals

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.com/gals

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 TalkSpace. Get $30 off your first month at www.talkspace.com/gals   For 40% off your first order, go to www.mylola.com & enter promo code GALS40 when you subscribe!   

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 your first Winc order here!

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 HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com & enter GALS30 at checkout

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 GALS at checkout (Offer expires on Apr 21, 2018)

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