Clueless Vino

For the season finale, I'm sipping on Martha's Chard with my old friend Jessica! We start off with me getting closure from her leaving me at the job we used to work together before transitioning to life as a stay at a home mother, including during quarantine. I ask about her hair maintenance and love for yoga before we get into what her most extensive change since I last had a long conversation with her: her social media presence. She details how she went from a modest few hundred followers to 90,000, how she turned picture she had always taken into OnlyFans content and how she deals with horny comments on the daily. For all those who are fans, there is a lot of free game for you in this episode! Follow Jess! Twitter/IG: _living _well OF: @ToedPretty

Today I'm sippin' on some of the very rumors you'll ever have with old friend and archaeologist, Tommy Dows! I marvel at his new Indiana Jones look as we discussed our instant friendship. Tommy, using his own words, takes me thru the process of one of his jobs--how it works, what they look for and what needs to be preserved. Tommy was gracious enough to share with me some trinkets that he's collected across his journeys before we finish up with having a wedding during the pandemic. You've seen Ren & Stimpy and Cow & Chicken--well this is Tree & Stump!

Today I'm sippin' Les Pueches Rose with my brother, Tony aka Tone! We discuss growing up on the Eastern Shore and compare it to what it is today. Tony is a co-founder of transportation service. Wave Riders, and briefly discusses its origins and future plans. We reminisce on all the things we did growing up, including wrestling at our grandmother's house, creating our own indoor basketball league and our respective high school basketball careers! Be sure to follow Tone! IG: @organicallytone

I'm sipping a classic--Cap'n and Coke--with my guy Mike Jackson! We get into our drinking dos and never agains before transitioning to life in Delaware. We get into some wrestling talk, including Vince McMahon, Sasha Banks and some guy who didn't know who Bret Hart was. One of our favorite artists of all time, Charles Hamilton, is discussed. We talk about how we came to find his music, his career and an overall admiration for his genius. Be sure to follow Mike on Twitter (@mikedeejackson) and Instagram (@TheMikeJackson)!

I'm sippin something I can't even pronounce right now with the person who makes my hair look FLAWLESS, Tameka! It's a special episode as I'm at my hair appointment while Tameka and I discuss when she first started doing hair and the who was her first "client." We talk about her having a twin before diving into some myths and misconceptions about have locs.

Today I'm sipping Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust energy drink with Assistant Coach of VCU Men's Basketball, J.D. Byers. We start with his playing days and just how he ended up at Lebanon Valley College. We get into his coaching journey, which of course includes another famous alum of LVC. The past few seasons have been some of the more unique and I ask how it was playing during the pandemic, while also getting an outlook for the coming season. Byers details his coaching journey and how he views his impact. Finally, we discuss our time together as coach and player at Randolph Macon College, including our Final Four run in 2010! Be sure to stay tuned to all things VCU Basketball! Twitter: @VCU_Hoops

Today I'm sipping Chateau Ste Michelle chardonnay with D3 National Coach of the Year and coach of the National Champion Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets, Josh Merkel. Beginning with first impressions of each other, we get into his initial goals and struggles upon assuming the head coach position and how they impacted change moving forward. We discuss the historic run to the championship and how the one blemish on the team's record was an important point in the season. Jackets Family is more than a mantra and we discuss bow strong alumni support becomes a driving force behind such a powerhouse program! Be sure to keep up with all things Randolph Macon Basketball! IG/Twitter: @RMCHoops

Today I'm sipping Chateau Ste Michelle chardonnay with D3 National Coach of the Year and coach of the National Champion Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets, Josh Merkel. Beginning with first impressions of each other, we get into his initial goals and struggles upon assuming the head coach position and how they impacted change moving forward. We discuss the historic run to the championship and how the one blemish on the team's record was an important point in the season. Jackets Family is more than a mantra and we discuss bow strong alumni support becomes a driving force behind such a powerhouse program! Be sure to keep up with all things Randolph Macon Basketball! IG/Twitter: @RMCHoops

Today I'm sippin a Cab Sauv with D3 Player of the Year and National Champion, Buzz Anthony. We dive into his early exposure to sports and how he made the decision to focus on basketball. Buzz explains what it was like playing during a pandemic and how that impacted the team that would go on to win the 2022 National Championship. Buzz also details his decision to get married in college, how religion came into his life and how his faith has impacted his love for the game. Buzz is an all time great but still exudes that basketball joy all hoopers have when they first fall in love with the game! Follow Buzz Twitter: @buzzanthony11 IG: @buzzanthony_11 Follow Clueless Vino @TheCluelessVinoPodcast

This week I'm sippin' on Cloudberry Sunjoy with founder of i11evn anime streetwear brand, Marcus Francis. We take the time to congratulate each other on some new additions before diving into how i11evn brand started. Marcus gets candid on how he wants to bring positivity with his brand as well as the importance of being black owned and showcasing characters with melanin. Anime was always going to be a huge focus and we discussed everything from the One Piece's absurd episode count, a discussion on the storytelling in 12 episode anime and why Marcus doesn't think Eren isn't the best antihero. That and so much more! Be sure to cop some fire merch via i11evn.com Follow the brand! Twitter/IG: @i11evn Follow Clueless Vino IG @thecluelessvinopodcast