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Renegade - A Blackthorn Podcast
Hosted by Blackthorn · EN
Renegade is a wine podcast for rebels, witches and the wisely intoxicated. This is a week audio ritual from the founders of Blackthorn, a secret society for wine lovers, witches, and story-seekers. We blend rebellious wine education with mythology, history, and the kind of truths you only tell over a second glass.
Hosted by Allie and Julie, wine educators and storytelling sorceresses, this isn’t your average wine podcast. Expect interviews with rule-breaking winemakers, irreverent dives into wine culture, and the occasional tale from the cellar shadows.
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Episode 18: Blackthorn After Dark: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Dec 3101:00:51Tap to summarizeBlackthorn After Dark is our favorite place to unwind and share stories while sipping wine. We unravel mysteries and explore a variety of subjects we pull out of the shadows. Allie shares a true story about an ancient treasure and the men whose obsession lasted their lifetimes. Tonight, we explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, and one particular scroll sparked a decades-long treasure huntCurl up with a glass of your favorite wine and join us. Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Nightcap 15- By The Glass- Victorine de Chastenay NV Brut Rose
Dec 1000:15:27Tap to summarizeSome sparkling wines feel like a celebration. This one feels like a secret. Victorine de Chastenay’s Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé is a perfect example of Burgundy’s quiet brilliance—delicate, refined, and far more elegant than its price suggests. It’s the kind of bottle you open when you want bubbles that feel thoughtful rather than loud; joyful, but with a wink.A perfect addition to any holiday table, sparkling wine always adds something to a celebration. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 17: Franciacorta
Dec 300:36:12Tap to summarizeDecember at Blackthorn is all about two things we’re usually terrible at: slowing down and actually letting ourselves shine. This is the month where rest meets celebration, where quiet winter mornings sit right alongside the clink of something bubbly. It’s the season of looking back, taking stock, and letting the year settle before we step into the next one with intention.In Blackthorn fashion, we’re treating rest as rebellion. Choosing to pause is its own kind of magic. And of course, we’re pairing that stillness with sparkle—because even witches, rebels, and rule-breakers deserve a bit of glitter in the dark.Pop open your go-to bubbly and sip along with us. Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Nightcap 14- Sip Smarter- How to Choose the Right Wine for a Crowd (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Budget)
Nov 2600:14:49Tap to summarizeAs we approach the holidays, we often have more gatherings than normal, but whether you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner or just having a mixed group dinner party, it can be difficult to decide how to pick wines that you think your guests will enjoy. Especially if you aren’t sure what they will like. We are here to help you choose wine for a crowd without losing your mind or budget. My first bit of advice is not to overthink it. Grab a glass of your favorite find and sip along with us. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
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Episode 16: Blackthorn After Dark -Wine and Space
Nov 1900:33:42Tap to summarizeWe often look to the stars for inspiration, guidance, and the spectacular movements of the stars and planets. Space is often referred to as the final frontier, and man has been using space exploration to experiment with a variety of plants and animals. As recently as 2021, a certain Bordeaux wine and its vines were sent up to space. Julie brings you all the details on how wine and space intersect. Grab a glass of wine you think is out of this world and join us!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Nightcap 15- By the Glass- Amy & Peter Made This Pinot Noir
Nov 1200:09:52Tap to summarizeAllie went deep into the Blackthorn Cellar for one of our favorite finds. Crafted by husband and wife winemaking partners Peter Hunken and Amy Christine aren’t afraid to be out of step with fads in the wine business. They made a Pinot Noir that is delicious, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Their wine are proof that craft and care still matter. Cozy up with your favorite Pinot Noir and join us. Cheers!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If our pod made you thirsty, check the cellar for yourself: https://joinblackthorn.com/collections/everything/products/2023-amy-and-peter-made-this-pinot-noir?_pos=11&_fid=c16be85b4&_ss=cSupport the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 15: We Should Be Drinking Lambrusco
Nov 500:35:31Tap to summarizeThis is the season of togetherness — of pulling another chair up, of pouring the good stuff even if the meal is humble. It’s about the generosity that comes from opening a bottle you love and saying, “Here, taste this.”For this Fall season, we are sharing a favorite sparkling red with you, Lambrusco. With wild and deep origins in Italy, this wine can be made from light, slightly sweet bubbly to serious, dark, and dry versions. We pair this wine with a culture that has given us an endless legacy, but has long since disappeared from history. The Etruscans didn’t divide life into sacred and secular the way we do. To them, everything was sacred. They believed the universe was a conversation — one between humans and the divine — and their job was to listen.Grab a glass of your favorite beverage to share with friends and join us. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Octoebr Bonus: Wine and Ghost Stories
Oct 2900:21:14Tap to summarizeWe couldn't think of a better way to close out spooky season than some wine-inspired ghost stories. Julie gathered a few short stories of haunted wineries and tasting rooms, with opinionated ghosts that love a little wine in their glass. Allie tells the tale of one of the oldest wineries in California with its haunted tunnels and houses. The winery is famous for its very active ghosts. Get your go-to Fall beverage ready and join us. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
Transcribe →Nightcap 12- Pair It with Chaos - Wine for When You’re Spiraling (and Other Shadowy Pairings)
Oct 2200:09:11Tap to summarizeLet’s be real… sometimes life is less 'rosé all day' and more 'crying in the bathtub with leftover pad thai.' We all spiral. Whether it’s doomscrolling at midnight, rage cleaning your kitchen, or staring into space, wondering if time is even real, chaos happens. And around here, we don’t shy away from the shadowy moods — we pair them. So tonight, we’re talking about wines for when you’re spiraling.Let your mood guide you to the perfect glass and join us. Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
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Episode 13: Blackthorn After Dark: The Antikythera Device
Oct 1500:56:13Tap to summarizeFound hundreds of years after it is theorized to have been made, the pieces of the Antikythera Device still baffle the experts. It is greatly debated about when the device was made, who made it, and what it was made to do. Tonight, Allie takes us on a journey through the centuries of both wild and practical theories that have yet to result in an answer. Get cozy and grab a glass of something new and interesting. Cheers!Support the showCONNECT WITH US: You can follow and message us on Instagram @joinblackthornYou can also reach out via email - gather@joinblackthorn.comIf you want to help support the show and get extra content every week, you can subscribe for $5 a month and get a monthly bonus episode in your feed just for subscribers. Click here to Subscribe!Finally, we're more than just a podcast! We are an online wine club, a secret wine society and more. Discover the world of Blackthorn at www.joinblackthorn.com Cheers and thanks for listening!
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