Wine & Crime

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.  From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts.   

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

This week, the gals kick back on the veranda to discuss a prevalent problem. Topics include a remorseful twerker, yet more unhelpful suburban panic, and one very violent home invasion. Pour yourself a heaping glass of Samuel Robert Pinot Noir, illuminate your entry, and tune in for Porch Pirates. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.  

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

This week, the gals get swept away with a couple of mysterious disappearances in what should’ve been paradise. Topics include a sketchy yoga retreat, some ill-timed snorkeling, and a cloudy tourism forecast. Start infusing for your spiked sparkling basil lemonade, spring for trip insurance, and tune in for Vanished on Vacation. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

This week, the gals light up chatting about a chemiluminescent classic. Topics include a suspicious freezer, misleading horseradish, and one very clean nightgown. Wet your whistle with a Lumière, send your son to law school, and tune in for Luminol Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The gals welcome Amanda from Live Laugh Larceny for some lively banter about the price of toes, a golden throne, a real circus show, a very dramatic runaway, sisterly love, buckets of beans, and unorthodox resting places. Tune in for April’s episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.  

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

This week, the gals dive into some dark waters in the desert. Topics include a strangler with scissors, culpable water babies, and a couple of cold cases with eerie similarities. Mix up a Founder’s Favorite with Tahoe Blue Vodka, don’t anger the Ong, and tune in for Lake Tahoe Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This week, the gals take their Claritin before digging into some hairy predicaments. Topics include adorable protomammals, a grotesque beach discovery, and a really pathetic threatening note. Mix up a Salty Chihuahua, make sure your security system is working, and tune in for Crimes Solved by Fur. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

This week, the gals read the rights to some truly heinous law enforcement officers. Topics include a hangar of horrors, hue-and-cry patrol, and a fatal Valentine’s Day visit. Pick up a bottle of Orange River Cellars’ Hedgehog Sauvignon Blanc, wash it down with a bag of Nutraloaf, and tune in for Killer Cops. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

This week, the gals explore part of the main mitten of Michigan. Topics include an exhausted sardine, two brutal brothers, and one über-horrific Uber ride. Pick up a stunning bottle from St. Julian Winery, take the bus, and tune in for Kalamazoo Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime.  

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

This week, the gals reminisce on their glory days while discussing some truly heinous adolescents. Topics include a satanic slaying, biblical accuracy, and some very delayed justice. Pour a warm glass of your first alcoholic beverage, cancel Halloween, and tune in for Teenage Terrors. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

This week, the gals are joined by one of the minds behind Hellicity Merriman, Carter Leigh, to chat about mile-high hamsters, porn-loving professors, a bloody generous Australian, spontaneous diarrhea, and how not to smuggle cocaine through an airport. Tune in for the March episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart!   For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors   To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime  

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

This week, the gals get hyped up to discuss some dark crimes against the popular crowd. Topics include the dangers of the back roads, catastrophic injuries, and a very stupid murder plot. Mix up a Cheerleader Spritz, stretch those hamstrings, and tune in for Cheerleading Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime  

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

This week, the gals head back across the pond to a landlocked landscape full of rich history. Topics include a shady glade with magic pond water, a woman who would not be bothered with men’s BS, and a brutal hunting trip homicide. Pick up a bottle of Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint, find a way to incorporate paprika, and tune in for Historical Hungary. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors. To advertise on Wine & Crime, please email [email protected] or go to advertising.libsyn.com/winecrime  

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This week, the gals hang some wet sheets to discuss one of the most difficult and deadly eras in U.S. history. Topics include unexpected electricity, cyanide-soaked crops, and the dangers of train hopping. Get your old-timey gin fix with a Maiden’s Prayer, flip your plates, and tune in for Dust Bowl Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want ad-free episodes and tons of bonus content? Subsribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week, the gals get out the popcorn to relish in one of their very favorite guilty pleasures. Topics include the parking lot of Beauty Lab + Laser, a cornucopia of assault allegations, and the true story behind a very famous cat meme. Pick a Housewives varietal from Nocking Point Wines, turn off your mic pack, and tune in for Bravo F*cking Bravo Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want ad-free episodes and tons of bonus content? Subscribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/  

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

This month, the gals are joined by the lord of lakes herself, Geo Rutherford, to chat about genital heat, fat cats, medieval latrines, horrifying lakes, lost vibrators, complicated grief, and public pooping. Tune in for February’s episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes and tons of bonus content? Subscribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

This week, the gals relish in the just desserts of some truly heinous men. Topics include a squadron of nocturnal witches, a bunch of pink-clad cop slappers, and a serious stand-your-ground precedent. Get your hands on a bottle of Brown Brothers Cienna, pass on the black-eyed peas, and tune in for He Had It Comin’. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes and tons of bonus content? Subscribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Join the Wine & Crime Gals in Minneapolis for a Galentine’s Day Brunch at Wrecktangle Pizza (Lyn-Lake)! We’re throwing this party on Sunday, February 16th, from 11 am to 2 pm. https://wineandcrimepodcast.bigcartel.com/product/galentine-s-brunch Here's everything included with your ticket: • Bingo! • Prizes! • Lots of pizza • Cocktails (one drink included with ticket) • Friendship bracelet-making • Photo booth • Freebies • ...and more! After your purchase, you will receive an email asking for details pertaining to your reservation, so keep an eye on your inbox! See you on February 16th! XoXo, Lucy and Amanda

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

This week, the gals discuss some colorful takes on a historical hue. Topics include marriages of mutual benefit, an accidental experiment that changed the world, and an ominous charred sweater. Revel in a beautiful bottle of Fleur de Mer rosé, add some oils to your humidifier, and tune in for Lavender Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes? Subscribe to Wine & Crime Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked/

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

This week, the gals mix up some green juice and delve into some unwell wellness treatments. Topics include a dubious digital detox, some over-the-top purging methods, and an ongoing murder investigation with a complicated web of players. Pick up your favorite new canned mocktail, be sure to include emojis, and tune in for Detox Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes? Subscribe to Uncorked! More details at: www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked    

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

The gals give a warm welcome to author, professor, and kiwi Tiddy Smith for this month’s episode of GACC! Topics include burdensome bosoms, a Hot Pocket fiend, spiked holy water, babysitting close calls, unnecessary language barriers, and some ditched cremains. Torture your partner and tune in for January’s Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes? Subscribe to Uncorked! https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked  

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

This week, the gals are sent up the river to reveal some interesting stories about a very vital river valley. Topics include a serial bride, the ultimate canoe trip, and one seriously unlucky Brinks truck driver. Get yourself a bottle of Benmarl Winery’s Slate Hill Red, ditch the yellow vehicle, and tune in for Hudson Valley Hoodlums.  For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE Wine & Crime? Get Uncorked! www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

The gals welcome David Ridgen from the hit podcast Someone Knows Something to talk about some cases close to his Canadian home. Topics include the importance of kicking the hornet’s nest, the unsettling prevalence of disappearances, and why these cases fall through the cracks. Top off your glass of Peller Estates Icewine, bundle up, and tune in for Missing in Canada. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

This week, the gals check their passport expiration dates before digging into some atrocities abroad. Topics include a lawless paradise for the creative class, some very tempting real estate, and a cyclist slayer on the run. Mix up an Expat cocktail, don’t answer that yoga ad, and tune in for Evil Expats. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want AD-FREE episodes? Get Uncorked! www.wineandcrimepodcast.com/uncorked

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

This week, the gals head back to the deep south to explore some panhandle shenanigans. Topics include plutonium poisoning, an okie with a bloodlust, and the best film Ron Howard ever made. Mix up a pop-based cocktail, make a copy of that secret binder, and tune in for Oklahoma Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

The gals are proud to announce the launch of the brand-new Wine & Crime premium channel, Uncorked! Subscribers get access to monthly episodes of Spooky Lil B*tch, Amansplaining, and Drunk Dives, Happy Hours, AMAs, event presales, exclusive Uncorked merch, and ad-free episodes. Learn more at wineandcrimepod.supercast.com, and we will see you over at Uncorked!

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

This week, the gals tip it back to talk about some rye-fueled rumors. Topics include a traumatic trailer incident, a fake identity, and a bunch of booze as currency. Pour one out for the pup, get a fresh cask, and tune in for Whiskey Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

As a holiday treat, Amanda of Wine & Crime, Javier of PRETEND, and Whitney of Navigating Advocacy sit down to chat true crime, being in the podcasting industry, cases that haunt us, dream collaborations, and more! Enjoy this bonus conversation and check out all of these amazing shows wherever you get your podcasts! Javier Leiva - PRETEND, Criminal Conduct, Ponzi Playbook Amanda Jacobson - Wine & Crime Whitney - Navigating Advocacy

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Beat the winter blues with some virtual TRUE CRIME TRIVIA with the Wine & Crime Gals! Join Lucy, Amanda, and your favorite Wine Coven members on Sunday, December 29th at 6pm CDT for fun, friends, and amazing prizes!! Tickets are ON SALE NOW!! https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evbkhugcthxk Pssst...Patreon members subscribed at $1+/month get 20% off your ticket price by using our exclusive promo code posted on Patreon!

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Lucy is joined by fellow true-crime podcasters Charlie Worroll from Crimelines and Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told. Their conversation covers case updates, festival recaps, the perks and pitfalls of podcasting, entomology, eye drop poisoning, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a special crossover episode we’re calling Murder, She Wine & Crimelines!   Find more information on Murder, She Told and Crimelines, please visit the links below! https://www.murdershetold.com/connect https://www.basementfortproductions.com/  

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

This month, the gals welcome comedian Matt O’Brien to the show to discuss salmon hats, AI deception, edible overdosing, extreme hide-and-seek, another grotesque bakery death, and some bloody Viking lore. Tune in now for December’s Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Join the Gals for VIRTUAL TRUE CRIME TRIVIA on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6pm CDT. Get your tickets now at https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evbkhugcthxk

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

This week, the gals celebrate their 400th regular episode with a tongue twister of a topic! Subjects include an ancient poison, bad porridge, and a super casual shipment of raw materials for nuclear fission through the US Mail. Pop open a bottle of 19 Crimes, force a new analogy about cats in wigs, and tune in for Forensic Spectroscopy.  For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Join the Wine & Crime Gals for True Crime Trivia on Sunday, December 29th at 6pm CDT. Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evbkhugcthxk

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

This week, the gals venture into the shadowy place to investigate some of the reasons why our twin city is so creepy. Topics include a gopher conspiracy, a hitchhiking commute gone wrong, and a gangster-driven policing policy that, honestly, isn’t so bad. Crack open an icy can of Hamm’s, commit your crimes elsewhere, and tune in for St. Paul Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Want to join us for Virtual True Crime Trivia on December 29th? Get your tickets here: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evbkhugcthxk

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

This week, the gals get grossed out by some foul fowl. Topics include tiny dinos, vindictive crows, several feathered heroes, and a vet who forgot his oath. Pop open a bottle of Bird Song Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, refill your feeders, and tune in for Bird Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

This week, the gals get nerdy talking about some sinister smarties. Topics include whale privates, a brutal home invasion, and one very on-the-nose murder mystery party. Sign up for FirstLeaf TryFirstleaf.com/GALS to get that bottle of Anelo Red Blend, switch to Pepsi, and tune in for Deadly Dorks. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Join the Wine & Crime Gals for some winter True Crime Trivia on December 29th. Tickets are ON SALE NOW!! https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evbkhugcthxk

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

This month, Christine Schiefer of And That’s Why We Drink joins the gals for a chat about a real-life Coffin Flop, ill-conceived holiday candles, bad Honey, hot priests, a horrific oven death, and its polar opposite. Tune in for November’s Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

This week, the gals get a polluted peek into a future without pro-planet oversight. Topics include the Dragons of Inaction, corporate greenwashing, and the true cost of Christmas trees. Crack open a can of Sipwell Tiny Victories Sparkling White, spike some trees, and tune in for Environmental Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

This week, the gals dive into the rich and rowdy history of Europe’s sauciest state. Topics include the Black Death’s unlimited buffet, a ghostly girl and her a-hole dad, and some dangerous cult members with really dumb nicknames. Toast a glass of Sapore Locale Sangiovese, turn down the heavy metal, and tune in for Italian Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors  

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

This week, the gals geek out once again over the coolest innovations in forensic history. Topics include a grasshopper leg that did a lot of legwork, one very impressive wood comparison, and a disappointed wife who really almost got away with it. Get your hands on a bottle of 19 Crimes Bride of Frankenstein Red Blend, reconsider that eggnog, and tune in for Forensic Firsts. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

This week, the gals uncover some of the hidden dangers in a very common natural element. Topics include an insulting pretty-sister ratio, Beethoven’s depressing last years, and a doomed Arctic expedition. Pop open a fresh bottle of Masciarelli Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, quit licking the walls, and tune in for Lead Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors  

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Our Gal Amanda got early access to the upcoming game Life is Strange: Double Exposure and shares her review! Trying to overcome a traumatic past, Max Caufield works as a photographer artist-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University. Max’s life is again struck by tragedy, as she finds her new close friend Safi murdered in the snow. It is now up to Max to use her supernatural power to shift between two parallel timelines, including one where Safi is still alive, but still in danger, to solve this mystery. Help Max solve and prevent the murder of her friend by exploring several locations in and around Caledon University which can help her uncover evidence and information around this murder mystery. Life Is Strange: Double Exposure launches October 29th on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and coming soon to Nintendo Switch!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

This week, the gals head behind bars to chat about some brutal prison conditions that might incite a person to violence. Topics include Bolivia’s novel approach to rehabilitation, a well-earned ice cream party, and the worst use for a blowtorch. Burp your bag of pruno, lock yourself in a closet, and tune in for Prison Riots. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

This month, the gals invite Xandy Schiefer of Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet Podcast to review some cautionary tales of gay geese, shrimp laundering, haunted dolls, sh*tty dates, zombie cats, and an obit that doubles as a PSA. Tune in for October’s Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors  

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

This week, the gals swipe left hard on some really brutal encounters. Topics include dating by mail, an ill-timed DoorDash order, and a violent couple who really could’ve used a shopping list. Take that Gentleman’s Journal quiz, sell your antique coin collection, and tune in for Deadly Dating Apps. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors  

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

This week, the gals point fingers at some really shady situations. Topics include a deeply suspicious political hit, a devastating storm, and some really confused cops. Channel your inner Shaggy with the “It Wasn’t Me” cocktail, make a copy of your affidavit, and tune in for Framing F*ckery. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

This week, the gals turn on the TV to review some of the darkest corners of a beloved channel. Topics include gay husbands, terrible taglines, and one very complicated family tree. Order yourself some fruity wine from Wine That’s Fruit, mix up a jug of go-go juice, and tune in for WTF, TLC. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

This week, the gals get lit talking about one of their favorite spirits. Topics include eyeball ingestion, a really ominous chessboard, and one very barbaric barber. Mix up a greyhound, cut your own hair, and tune in for Vodka Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Join Lucy & Amanda at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, MN on SATURDAY, September 21, 2024. In-person tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/649219/wine-crime-podcast-tickets?skin=fitzgeraldtheater Livestream tickets: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/12345789

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

This month, Em Schulz of And That’s Why We Drink joins the gals to discuss expelled intestines, competitive eating, screaming mummies, nocturnal clowns, the dangers of combat boots, and the one thing you probably shouldn’t buy with an insurance payout. Tune in for September’s episode of Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Do you have your tickets yet for Wine & Crime LIVE at the Fitzgerald Theater? In-person Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/649219/wine-crime-podcast-tickets?skin=fitzgeraldtheater Virtual Tickets: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/12345789

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

This week, the gals think outside the box with some brutal murder methods. Topics include fatal therapeutics, a professional-grade wood chipper, and a basement full of barrels. Treat yourself to a bottle of L'Absurde Génie des Fleurs from Terroirizer, plan your insanity defense, and tune in for Unconventional Methods. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Get Feral at the Fitzgerald with the Wine & Crime Gals! In-person tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/649219/wine-crime-podcast-tickets?skin=fitzgeraldtheater Livestream tickets: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/12345789

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024