Fear & Wine

Fear & Wine covers a listener-requested Black Mirror deep dive into one of the most voted-for episodes in their Reddit poll and, by Kelli’s own ranking, her second favorite Black Mirror episode of all time. This week: Season 2, Episode 3, “White Bear.” We analyze the complex and disturbing episode 'White Bear' from Black Mirror, exploring themes of punishment, memory, and justice. Join us as w...

In the summer of 1916, twelve days of terror along the New Jersey shore changed America forever. In this deep-dive, Fear & Wine traces every shark attack from the death of Charles Vansant in Beach Haven on July 1st to the catastrophic events at Matawan Creek on July 12th, and unpacks the history, science, panic, and enduring mystery that made these twelve days the inspiration for one of cinema...

FROM Season 4 Finale. Kelli and Kristin reunite for a just-the-two-of-them finale recap, fresh off their FROM Season 4 watch party the day before, complete with FROM-themed food, a costume contest, a FROM trivia game, and a TikTok live stream that was accidentally sideways. With the party vibes still in the air, we dive into a finale packed with chaos, sacrifice, and a twist ending that leaves the...

Who Is Ingrid Lade? On October 15, 2023, Ingrid Colleen Lane vanished after a hike in the Jemez Mountains outside Albuquerque. Every news report described her the same way: 37, married, bipolar, Buddhist, musician. All true. This episode opens Fear & Wine's new investigative series with Ingrid's full story: a Peabody-trained classical violinist turned bluegrass fiddler, a St. John's College gr...

FROM Season 4 Episodes 8 & 9 Recaps. Kristin walks through Episode 8 "Heavy Is The Head" as Boyd spirals deeper into hallucinations tied to Abby, Fatima's body starts changing into something not quite alive and not quite dead, and Victor opens up to Ethan and Tabitha about the loneliness of growing up alone in Fromville Meanwhile, the Man in Yellow (wearing Sophia) goes full creeper-mode, brea...

New Edit w/ Fixed Audio! A Father's Day episode. In this episode of Fear & Wine, we celebrate Father's Day with an interview with Kelli and Alisan's dad, Oscar. He shares his unique experiences with horror, his background growing up in the segregated South, and insights into black history and legacy building. Kristin remembers her dad and his influence on her life. A special tribute episode fo...

Fear and Wine is back to break down Episode 7 of FROM Season 4, and things in Fromville are getting deeply and deliciously unhinged. We've got reanimated corpses, a bag of suspicious teeth, and a psyop theory that just might change everything. Plus: Love Island discourse, and the tooth fairy ranked as a dinner guest. You're welcome. Wine Pairing: Andronicus Cabernet Blend *Production Note: The FRO...

The Villisca Axe Murders. In the early morning hours of June 10th, 1912, eight people were bludgeoned to death in their beds in the small town of Villisca, Iowa. The killer used an axe from inside the family's own home. They covered the victims' faces. They covered the mirrors. They walked out the door, disappeared into the night, and were never caught.  Kelli examines the complete history of the...

FROM season 4, episode 6 recap. Join us as we chat with TikTok sensation JT, aka HoodPolitician, about horror movies, supernatural beliefs, and his rise to social media fame. We explore his favorite horror films, beliefs in cryptids, and insights into the mysterious town in FROM. A fun, insightful conversation for FROM fans and horror fans alike. In this episode, we explore theories and insights a...

Obsession....If you had a One Wish Willow, what would you wish for? This Fear & Wine episode explores the horror film 'Obsession' by Curry Barker, analyzing its characters, themes, and the intriguing use of a wish-granting object. We delve into the film's plot, character dynamics, and the moral questions it raises about desire and consent. In this episode, we analyze the complex themes and mem...

Obsession....If you had a One Wish Willow, what would you wish for? This Fear & Wine episode explores the horror film 'Obsession' by Curry Barker, analyzing its characters, themes, and the intriguing use of a wish-granting object. We delve into the film's plot, character dynamics, and the moral questions it raises about desire and consent. In this episode, we analyze the complex themes and mem...

Fear & Wine explores the psychological and mystical aspects of psychedelics, as we recap Jade's mushroom trip to help him unlock his memories of FROMville. We share personal trip stories, discuss the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, and analyze the symbolism in the series FROM. We discuss theories about the show's symbolism, character insights, and potential plot twists. Does Jade really...

We have a tragic update in our missing scientists series. The body of the missing person, Melissa Casias, has been found. Eleven months after Melissa Casias vanished from a highway in Talpa, New Mexico, human remains were found by a hiker in the Rio Chiquito section of Carson National Forest. On May 31, 2026, those remains were officially identified as Melissa. She was 53, an administrative assist...

This episode of Fear & Wine dives deep into Havana Syndrome, the mysterious illness that has affected hundreds of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers since 2016. What the government once dismissed as stress, overwork, or even crickets has now been confirmed by independent scientists and government officials in 2025–2026 to be the result of a real, portable directed-energy weapon using pul...

This true crime episode of Fear & Wine explores the mysterious case of Chandra Levy. Her background, the investigation, and intriguing theories involving UFOs and government secrets. It highlights the unresolved questions and the ongoing quest for justice after 25 years. Could she have known something she wasn't supposed to know? 25 Years of Silence: The Chandra Levy Mystery. Her parents have...

We have remastered and re-edited the second episode that we ever recorded. The audio is much better now. In this episode of the horror podcast Fear & Wine, we recap the second season of the horror TV series FROM. Spooky-looking children, blood worms, a scary lighthouse tower, and multiple performances from a terrifying ballerina. Kristin gives us a detailed recap of FROM season 2 For bonus epi...

The Fear & Wine Horror podcast recaps episode 4 of the horror series FROM on MGM+. Fatima works on her golem for protection. Boyd gets an unexpected gift, possibly from the beyond. Ethan continues his quest for the Lake of Tears. Julie meets the man in the yellow jacket for the first time, and a small group of townspeople unearths something that probably should have stayed buried beneath the w...

The Bizarre Death of Erin Valenti. This episode explores the mysterious case of Erin Valenti, a successful tech CEO who vanished after attending a leadership seminar. We analyze the timeline, the unusual circumstances of her death, and delve into speculative theories, including brainwave technology, cult parallels, and directed energy attacks. Unraveling the Enigma: Erin Valenti's Final Days and T...

FROM Season 4 episode 3 was not the filler episode some were saying it was. Things are quickly progressing in Fromville as The Man in Yellow/ Sophia's influence spreads through the town. The crows are acting stranger than ever, Ethan officially begins his quest for the Lake of Tears, and Victor realizes a monster from his past may not just have been a figment of his imagination like he once though...

Something is Wrong with Gravity. In this bonus episode, we continue our series on the missing scientists. Kristin walks us through the science behind the posts about gravity that the TMBSpaceships account was talking about. This episode explores unexplained physical sensations linked to UFO sightings and the nature of gravity, through historical accounts and scientific hypotheses. This is part 1 o...

Fear & Wine presents an interview with special guest Corin Nemec, and a look at this new horror-comedy film, Chicken Head. Chicken Head — a horror-comedy mockumentary Corin wrote, directed, and stars in, about a film crew that stumbles into the fictional Florida swinger community of Gallus while investigating the legendary Chicken Head murders. It was filmed largely after dark at Heritage Vill...

FROM Season 4. Join us as we recap and analyze season four, episode two of the horror series 'From.'. We're exploring theories, symbolism, and character development. We delve into the show's complex narrative, uncover hidden clues, and speculate on future twists, making this a must-listen for fans eager to decode the mysteries. The more we try to unlock the mysteries of From, the more questions we...

Amy Eskridge, David Wilcock, and What Comes After the Pattern. The list is at 15 names now. In our new Patreon exclusive episode, we cover Amy Eskridge - the antigravity researcher who sent a text one month before her death, saying if you see any report that I killed myself, I most definitely did not. We cover David Wilcock. We label every fact. We label every speculation. And at the end, we say a...

The hit horror TV series FROM is back! We talk about FROM season 4, episode 1, and catch up on where we left everyone in Fromville. The town gets a new resident, a young woman named Sophia, who isn't at all what she seems. Boyd's faith is failing after seeing Fatima's baby transform into the monster that he thought he killed. Realizing that there may be no way to defeat the monsters or leave, he's...

Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.. The final episodes. In this episode, we explore the intense and bizarre events of the final two episodes of the Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, focusing on the cursed wedding and the supernatural rituals Rachel needs to perform to save herself from the consequences of the curse. We analyze the plot, characters, and the creative h...