CrushCast

About CrushCast

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.

Publisher

Blackthorn

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2022

Latest episode

31 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

190 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Episode 18: Blackthorn After Dark: The Dead Sea Scrolls

   Blackthorn 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 hunt Curl up with a glass of your favorite wine and join us. Support the show CONNECT WITH US: You can ...

2. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Nightcap 15- By The Glass- Victorine de Chastenay NV Brut Rose

   Some 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 show CONNECT WI...

3. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Episode 17: Franciacorta

   December 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...

Who has been a guest on CrushCast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• woman
• Allie
• unknown

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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