True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 25: The Hard Truth About Hard Seltzer

Judge Rachel provides the only definitive ranking of hard seltzers you will ever need, based on her exhaustive comparative brand studies and years of field trials.

Infinite Worlds, episode 37: Futurama

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! In this episode, Winston and Nick discuss Matt Groening's comedy sci-fi masterpiece, Futurama, and it's universe full of brilliant characters.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 24: Whatcha Packin’?

Judge Topher gives some pro tips on which wines to pack for your vacays and getaways.

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 23: Scandal!!!

Judge Rachel takes us on a deep dive into one of the first major celebrity scandals, a Prohibition-era, sordid tale of sex, drugs, and a mysterious death that has yet to be solved...

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 22: Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble…

Looking to ace Potions class? Judge Topher gives some instructional tips on how to infuse your own liquors at home!

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 21: Welcome Home!

Judge Rachel stuns us all with a list of the most expensive celebrity homes out there... and they are some doozies!

Infinite Worlds, episode 36: The Handmaid’s Tale

In this episode, Winston and Nick discuss Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and the downside of Life imitating Art.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0133: Battle of the Sexies

DEFENDENTS: Judges Rachel and Topher

EVIDENCE: Private Wine Selection

SCENE OF THE CRIME: The Judges' Chambers

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Our Judges find themselves in the crosshairs of justice as they defend themselves with evidence from their own personal wine cellars. Learn the sordid secrets of their lives and listen with baited breath as they turn on each other in our first ever dueling cross examinations!

The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 12: Whitley Strieber (feat. Clint Sowell)

On February 25, 1987 a book was published that would change the literary and paranormal world forever. Written by a little-known science-fiction author named Whitley Strieber, this book, simply called Communion, told the supposedly true story of Strieber's encounters with what he called 'the Visitors' - after he was abducted by them from his cabin in upstate New York. Strieber never claims to know the origins of the Visitors, possibly they are aliens, perhaps time travelers, or maybe they are from another dimension. The book was a surprising success and was even adapted into a film. While many believe Strieber's story, many people consider Striber to be a compulsive liar and subsequent sequels to Communion were even released by his publisher as fiction. On this episode of The Extramundane, Whitley Strieber comes on the show to set the story straight once and for all. 

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A quick content warning for this episode, Max confronts Whitley about how he famously claimed to have been present at the tragedy on the University of Texas campus in 1966 only for that story to have been uncovered as a fallacy. However, if you do not wish to hear this content, I recommend you skip from the 21 minute mark to the 24 minute mark.

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Credits:
Whitley Strieber - Clint Sowell
Max Ward - Dan Kozuh
Voiceover Guy - Erin Kahoa
Producer: Andrew Alonso, Champlify Media
Music: M.NOMIZED - The Model

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 20: What’s Your Emotional Damage?

In order for Judge Topher to answer this week's question, he and Judge Rachel are forced to relive some of their most embarrassing moments.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0132: Squatters’ Daughters and Southern Chickens

DEFENTANT: The Chicks

EVIDENCE: "Gaslighter" Rosé

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Somewhere in California

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Our Judges trudge through some trepidatious waters as they hear the case of one of country music's most outspoken and controversial trios. Rachel answers the age old question of whether a bear sh*$# in the woods, and Topher incurs the wrath of the Bae-hive...

The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 11: The Jersey Devil (feat. Chris Calogero)

In the year 1735, Pine Barrens resident Jane Leeds became so exasperated upon discovering that she was pregnant with her 13th child that she cursed the unborn child in her womb. According to legend, Satan made good on that curse and Mother Leeds gave birth to a horrific creature with a goat's head, bat wings, hooves and a forked tail. The creature whipped everyone in the room with its tail before disappearing up the chimney. Soon nicknamed the Jersey Devil, this creature has terrorized the residents of Southern New Jersey for almost 300 years. Tonight, on the Extramundane, we have The Jersey Devil. Max talks with him about how to properly heat a hot pocket, being in a thruple with Mark Zuckerberg, his hobby writing slash fiction, and his literal man cave.

Credits:
The Jersey Devil - Chris Calogero
Max Ward - Dan Kozuh
Voiceover Guy - Erin Kahoa
Producer: Andrew Alonso, Champlify Media
Music: M.NOMIZED - The Model

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 19: Garnish This!

Judge Topher gives advice on proper cocktail garnishing and shares some of his favorite garnish pairings.

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0131: Here’s The Skinny…

DEFENDANT: Bethenny Frankel

EVIDENCE: Skinnygirl White Blend

SCENE OF THE CRIME: California

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Our Judges find themselves surrounded with various crimes as they attempt to wade through evidence of insensitivity, bigotry, and doubling down. Rachel refuses to discuss centaurs, and Topher writes a best selling book.

Infinite Worlds, episode 35: David Cronenberg

In this episode, Winston and Nick relish in the work of filmmaker David Cronenberg and all its gushy, bloody, body horror glory.

The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 10: Shadow Person (feat. Mark Kendall)

Many cultures around the world have folklore about shadow people, however the popularization of the term is a relatively 21st century topic and with the rampant use of digital cameras, shadowy figures have been captured lurking around purportedly haunted houses, often peaking out from behind doors and darting around in the darkness. On this episode of The Extramundane, Max interviews one of these shadow people. He talks to him about his political connections, his favorite fast food, and his love of community theater.

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Credits:

Shadow Person - Mark Kendall

Max Ward - Dan Kozuh

Voiceover Guy - Erin Kahoa

Producer: Andrew Alonso, Champlify Media

Music: M.NOMIZED - The Model

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 18: The Limit Does Not Exist

Our Judges address a question from tequila enthusiast Frankie as they tackle the age-old question, how much is too much?

True Crimes Against Wine, case 0130: Drunk Becomes Her

DEFENDANT: Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn

EVIDENCE: Gogi "Goldie" Chardonnay 2018

SCENE OF THE CRIME: Sta Rita Hills, CA

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Our Judges circle back to a small subregion of Santa Barbara to investigate a particularly delectable partnership riddled with multiple high profile suspects. Topher waxes theological and makes a cringe-worthy confession while Rachel plans an elopement with Fact Checker and reveals her only talent.

The Extramundane With Max Ward, episode 9: The Idea Of God (feat. George Faughnan)

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Credits:
The Idea of God - George Faughnan
Max Ward - Dan Kozuh
Voiceover Guy - Erin Kahoa
Producer: Andrew Alonso, Champlify Media
Music: M.NOMIZED - The Model

True Crimes Against Wine, sidebar Ep. 17: Who You Crushin’ On???

Judge Rachel reveals a not at all weird first crush, and good for her! Topher understands the assignment.