Welcome to Blackthorn's Podcast Archive

These episodes were originally part of CrushCast — our journey into wine, rebellion, and ritual began here. While the show has rebranded to Renegade, these episodes still offer timeless stories, insights, and tips. We do still have new podcast content coming out every week. Check out our current show, Renegade: where we dive deeper into wines, rituals, and the Blackthorn way of drinking. And explore our Ritual Box, Ritual Mail, and other offerings to fully experience the Blackthorn world.

Sipisode 8: Dessert Wine Series - Sauternes

Get to know one of the world's most sought-after sweet wines, Sauternes. In the episode, Allie ...

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Sipisode 8: Dessert Wine Series - Sauternes

Episode 56: Wine Certifications

In this episode of CrushCast we're talking all about wine certifications and what it takes to ca...

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Episode 56: Wine Certifications

Episode 55: Interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co

We are happy to bring you a special interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co. We have alw...

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Episode 55: Interview with Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co

Bonus Episode: February Patreon 2024 - Cellard Favorites, Documentaries and Wine Devices

Greetings friends of CrushCast! We are bringing you a special bonus episode in lieu of our late...

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Bonus Episode: February Patreon 2024 - Cellard Favorites, Documentaries and Wine Devices

Sipisode 7: Historic Wineries #1 - We explore Domaine de la Romanée-Conti aka DRC

Hello All! We have embarked on an entirely new Sipisode series all about historical wineries. O...

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Sipisode 7: Historic Wineries #1 - We explore Domaine de la Romanée-Conti aka DRC

Episode 53: Interview with Drew Cuddy - Satellite Wine Bar

We are very excited to bring you an interview with a good friend and champion of Natural Wines D...

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Episode 53: Interview with Drew Cuddy - Satellite Wine Bar

Episode 52: The Island of Sardinia and It's Links to Longevity

We have started off the summer with a little island hopping of our own. In this episode, we are...

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Episode 52: The Island of Sardinia and It's Links to Longevity

Sipisode 6: Listener Questions & Our 2nd Pod-aversary!

In our not so mini Sipisode we answer some listener and personal questions. We celebrate our 2n...

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Sipisode 6: Listener Questions & Our 2nd Pod-aversary!

Episode 51: Interview with Sunny Doench Stricker - Future Perfect Wines

In this episode we sit down with Sunny Doench Sticker from Future Perfect Wines.  Sunny is one o...

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Episode 51: Interview with Sunny Doench Stricker - Future Perfect Wines

Bonus Episode: Celebrating the Ojai Wine Festival

We at CrushCast are excited to bring you a bonus episode all about the Ojai Wine Festival.  We ta...

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Bonus Episode: Celebrating the Ojai Wine Festival

Episode 50: Celebration Clipisode

For our official 50th episode were popping some fancy Champagne and taking a listen back at som...

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Episode 50: Celebration Clipisode

Sipisode 5: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Shopping Tips

Welcome to the 5th and final installment in our Wine Fundamentals Series! In this last mini epis...

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Sipisode 5: Wine Fundamentals Series - Wine Shopping Tips

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