Music in the Bottle

It's a reunion for the guys after some time off from recording! In light of the election, they have a few laughs around the process of voting & overall results. They review this year's Grammy nominations & share their predictions on the Hip Hop and R&B categories. They dive into Lil Durk after his Murder for Hire case, while touching on Bronny heading to the G-League. The guys show love to the Detroit Lions on the season thus far & much more! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio for a much needed check in after a couple weeks off. As football season is finally underway, the guys dive into their fantasy teams & the Lions recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys pay homage to Rich Homie Quan & touch on his run in the industry. Diddy is back in the headlines as he was taken into federal custody in New York which leads to a conversation on what's next based on the allegations & charges. With Shannon Sharpe going viral over his IG live audio, the guys give their "First Take" which leads to a debate on the validity of Paul Pierce on the court. The guys wrap things up with their early takes on Kendrick Lamar headlining Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio fresh off of Darryl's weekend Up North, Big Camp Szn 5 in the U.P. & other travels around the states in August. After a recap of the recent travels to start the month, the guys dive into some of the new music that dropped over the beginning of August. They give their first takes & thoughts on Drake's latest 100 GIGS release which included bts footage & 3 new tracks. With Latto's latest project, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, they share their thoughts & give Latto her flowers. Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign release VULTURES 2 & the guys dive into some of their favorite tracks from the album. Big Sean's album gets delayed but they give Sean props on his single "On Up" & much more. Listen to the full episode now! The wines this episode brought to you by the worlds most planted grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. 2018 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Modales La Gracia Cabernet Sauvignon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio one last time in the month of July. Jamele & Wayne recap a heated night at the Tin Can for beer pong & the guys all get ready for Darryl's wedding up North! The guys then briefly react to the news of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee in the upcoming presidential election. The 2024 Paris Olympics have commenced & the guys react to the first U.S. basketball game in group play while also discussing the value of each player. In music, the guys react & give their first takes on Drake's recent releases on Gordo's latest album, DIAMANTE. Childish Gambino releases his latest project, Bando Stone & the New World & the guys give their early thoughts on the album. Big Sean announces that he's releasing a new album in August, Mustard releases his newest album Faith of a Mustard Seed, Central Cee releases his latest single, gen z luv & more. Listen to the full episode now! Wines this episode brought to you by the guys over at Chosen Family Wines in Oregon as well as the folks over at 2 Lads Winery in Traverse City, MI. 2022 Chosen Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2022 2 Lads Late Harvest Riesling --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys make a return to the studio after Darryl's bachelor weekend in Cancun. Wayne & Darryl recap some of the highlights & memorable moments. After a couple days in Chicago, Jamele recaps a trip to The Windy City & gives his thoughts on their traffic. As the guys head into the studio, Big Sean releases his On The Radar freestyle which leaves them underwhelmed overall. They give their brief thoughts on the assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania last weekend & share some predictions moving forward. Jaylen Brown makes the news after pulling up to NBA Summer League with his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick & Angel Reese. They dive into the comments that went viral from Brown at the game, him not being on the roster this summer for USA Basketball & pose the question to each other if they're getting flown out or not. Listen now to the full episode! Wine featured this week was: House of Brown 2021 Red Blend A huge thank you to GR Noir in Downtown Grand Rapids for providing the bottle. Be sure to check them out if you're downtown looking for a glass of wine & good jazz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio a few days after hosting The Pop Out Watch Party. They recap Kendrick's Juneteenth victory lap concert & much more in this episode. Listen to the full episode now! Wines for this episode brought to you by Michigan distributor, Eagle Eye Brands! 2021 Kumusha Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Kumusha Cabernet Sauvignon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Your favorite pod guys are back after a couple weeks off! After months of planning, Wayne & Jamele share their experience being in Northern Michigan for Maryam + Company's third immersive food & wine experience, Field Blends. Darryl is keeping up with being gluten free & remaining active while pushing The Matthews Group forward. As the YSL case continues, the guys share their thoughts on what's to come & revisit some of their favorite Young Thug songs. The NBA Finals come to a conclusion & everyone gives their takes on how the series played out. With Power Book II: Ghost starting back up, the guys give their takes on the new season & much more. In music, Don Toliver drops his latest album HARDSTONE PSYCHO & the guys give their early first takes & revisit Don's catalog. They also share some of their favorites from Tems latest project, Born in the Wild. Listen in now to the full episode! Wines for this episode brought to you by BOS Wine in Elk Rapids, Michigan 2021 BOS Wishflower 2023 BOS Shipwreck --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio as the month of May & Michigan Wine Month comes to a close. They touch on their Memorial Day weekends & dive deep into the newly released Apple Music 100 Best Albums. From the positioning of certain albums to the albums that missed the cut & everything in between, listen now to hear it all! In new music they react to new Don Toliver, Cash Cobain & J. Cole, A Boogie & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

It's Michigan Wine Month & the guys are back in the studio with Michigan wine in hand for this episode! As Drake announces through Instagram "Good times. Summer vibes up next." the guys give their final thoughts on how the beef has played out & what is next for both artists. They react to the DJ Akademiks rape allegations as well as share their thoughts on the viral video of Tik Tok teacher, JaqLee who let female students unbraid his hair. In music, the guys show love to Gunna after his latest album "One of Wun". They also touch on new music, Coco Jones, 4batz, Charlotte Day Wilson & more! Listen in to the full episode now! Michigan wines for this episode include: 2021 Bramble by Folklor Wine & Cider 2023 Sauvignon Blanc by Modales Wines --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return this episode to unpack more of the Drake & Kendrick beef. Kendrick kicked things off May 3rd with "6:16 in LA", Drake followed up with "Family Matters" & "Buried Alive", which led to Kendrick's release of "Meet The Grahams" minutes after. On May 4th Kendrick then released "Not Like Us". Drake rounded out the weekend on May 5th with "The Heart Part 6" The guys go through the tracks individually & dissect different verses while reflecting on where they were when the respective tracks dropped. Listen to the full episode now! Wines enjoyed this episode: Ercole Moscato d'Asti & 2021 Muller Catoir Riesling Trocken You can find these wines at The Crushed Grape in Grand Rapids, MI ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back this episode just like Kendrick Lamar. After giving some early listens to Kendrick's diss track, Euphoria throughout the day on Tuesday, the guys return to the studio that same evening to give their early takes! While they spend most of the episode dissecting & discussing the beef, they take a few moments to look back on when the podcast started. This episode marks 4 years to date since the publishing of Episode 1! In other music, PARTYNEXTDOOR releases his album P4 & after last episode of being unsure, the guys show their love to what they've heard thus far through their first listens. Listen in to the full episode now! Wine for this episode: 2021 “It Was All A Dream” by The Roots Fund, Tank Garage Winery, Blundstone & Artist, Dwight White II --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

In this episode, the guys are joined by newly appointed Director of Events for The Veraison Project, Ken Pettus. From the early days of Clubhouse to now, Ken shares insights on his journey into the industry, the initiatives of The Veraison Project & what's to come within his new role. Listen in to the full episode now! Follow Ken & The Veraison Project to stay up to date on the work they are doing in the industry! Ken's IG https://www.instagram.com/kenplush/ The Veraison Project IG https://www.instagram.com/theveraisonproject/ Unwine 101 IG https://www.instagram.com/unwine101/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back with a lot to unpack! Drake leaks his diss to Kendrick, “Push Ups” & Rick Ross responds with a diss to Drake, “Champagne Moments”. The guys go through both tracks and give their thoughts while dissecting some of the jabs mentioned in the tracks. Conversations shift slightly to who the bigger artist is between Drake & The Weeknd. From there, they give their thoughts on the Metro & Future project, “We Still Don't Trust You”, they weigh in on expectations for PARTYNEXTDOOR's upcoming project “P4”, they shoutout CartierKB's latest project, “Where's KB?” & more! Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio & have a lot to unpack on this one. J Cole releases his latest project, Might Delete Later which includes a response to Kendrick Lamar. The guys dive into to their feelings when they first heard the project & share their feelings when they heard J Cole's apology at Dreamville Fest a couple days after the project was released. Album expectations for The Fall Off are given along with what they think will happen next between Drake & Kendrick in the feud. Outside of the fiasco with the Big 3, they touch on Bryson Tiller's self titled album, Concrete Boys project It's Us Vol. 1, Courtney Bell's latest single with Conway the Machine, NCAA Women's Championship & more. Listen to the full episode now! As the NBA announces Kendall-Jackson as the official wine partner of the league & the WNBA announces La Crema as their official wine partner, the guys enjoy both the 2022 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay as well as the 2022 La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for Episode 170 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

It's the end of March & the guys are back in the studio for another episode. Wayne recaps his experience in Austin for SXSW, Jamele gets back outside for a big wine fair in Chicago & Darryl updates the guys on the real estate market. Diddy headlines the conversation as he sells his shares of Revolt & hops on a private jet. As a few more BMF episodes roll out, the guys give their updated thoughts on the season thus far. In music, the highly anticipated Metro Boomin & Future project, "We Don't Trust You" drops & the guys dive into the album & Kendrick's diss on the track "Like That". Darryl stands tall on his feelings towards Big Sean & his latest single, "Precision", PARTYNEXTDOOR releases " R e a l W o m a n" which takes the guys back into revisiting some of his earlier projects. They give their expectations of Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER & much more. Listen to the full episode now! Featured wine on this episode: 2020 Schwarz "The Butcher" Blaufränkisch. Thank you to importer, Wein-Bauer for the bottle! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio with Virginia wine in hand. Jamele recaps the wifey's birthday weekend & time with the fam. Wayne & Darryl share their experiences from the Big As The What Tour in Cleveland. From Cleveland to Vegas, Darryl speaks on a work trip in Sin City that leads to the guys diving into plane seat preferences. As things begin to get more interesting in the Diddy case, the guys discuss what he should do. In other music news, Schoolboy Q drops his anticipated album, BLUE LIPS. The guys give their first takes, they touch on future of female rap, album rollouts & more. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys have gathered back in the studio for another episode. Jamele is back for this one for the first time since surgery in January & shares what he's been up to. Wayne updates the guys on his most recent weekend out in GR & Darryl lets the guys know about some big awards that The Matthews Group took. In music, they give their praise to Ye & Ty Dolla $ign' anticipated collab project, Vultures 1 & also touch on Beyonce's latest singles, TEXAS HOLD 'EM & 16 CARRIAGES. With the NBA All Star Weekend wrapped up, the guys give their thoughts on the decline of the weekend & go into convo around Chris Brown, Ruffles & the Celebrity All Star Game. Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Jalen aka Dogfood is back in the studio with the guys for another episode. They check in & discuss upcoming plans for Valentines Day & their worst dates. They react to this years Grammy winners & losers while also touching on incidents that took place during the awards. In new music they touch on Usher's latest single “Ruin” & Don Toliver's newest release, “Bandit”. Adin Ross recent streams, The Weeknd top songs & much more on this episode. Listen to the full show now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

In this episode, Wayne & Darryl chop it up with Jalen aka Dogfood! The guys recap on their first experiences listening to a Dogfood set at AC & Jalen takes the guys through his early music beginnings, inspirations & journey DJing. They reflect on the pros & cons of Grand Rapids, they dive into Drake albums & Mos Def's recent thoughts on Drake not being considered Hip Hop, Meg & Nicki disses, the beginnings & success of Camp Teo & much more. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back for the 1st time in 2024. They check in & recap their holidays & share some of their goals for the new year! With a lot going on in the sports world the guys dive into what's happening in the NBA, Fantasy Football, their thoughts on the Lions moving into playoffs & give props to the Michigan Wolverines on their Natty. The guys react to the 21 Savage trailer for American Dream & share what else they've had in rotation to kick start the new year! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

In this episode the guys finally connect with Randi Brady of Diversified Vines. They kick things off with their favorite rappers of NY & Randi shares her Mt. Rushmore of rappers. They dive into Randi's rich history of hip hop, how Diversified Vines was created, favorite projects of 2023, & more! Listen to the full episode now! To keep up with Randi & all of her D.O.P.E. happenings, be sure to check out her website & follow her on Instagram ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys get together in the studio one last time in 2023! Wayne hits the gun range, they talk beer pong, game managers, favorite Christmas songs, & give their first takes on We Only Talk About Real Sh*t When We're F*cked Up by Bas. Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

December is underway & the guys are back! Wayne brings up the costs of going out to eat, Darryl gives his opinions on takeout & Jamele has a few things to say about Christmas shopping. The guys give praise and thanks to the growth of the podcast & it's listeners after reviewing their Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters. They dive into their own Spotify Wrapped/Apple Music Replay & recap their results. In music they give their first takes on Nicki Minaj & her latest album, Pink Friday 2 as well as sharing their thoughts on the upcoming Ye & Ty Dolla $ign collab album, Vultures. Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio after their Thanksgiving holiday break & recap the time spent at home with family & friends. From the Diddy & Cassie settlement to Draymond choking Rudy Gobert, the guys share their thoughts on some of the recent happenings in & around the culture. In music, the guys give their first takes on Drake's For All The Dogs Deluxe edition, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne's Welcome 2 Collegrove project, Chris Brown's 11:11 album, they express their disappointment with Andre 3000's New Blue Sun & much more! Listen to the full episode now! Featured wines on this episode: 2022 Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc & 2019 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon by Silverado Vineyards A huge thank you to Foley Family Wines for providing the bottles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are joined in the studio by Crystal Palasek of Lost Fawn Winery. Lost Fawn is based in Belding, MI & focuses on crafting wines with locally grown fruit from the land Crystal owns & fruit from local Michigan farmers. Crystal is the 2nd Black female winemaker in the state of Michigan. She takes the guys through the history of Lost Fawn, her favorite pairings, what's next for Lost Fawn & more. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio & joined by Simonne Mitchelson. Born in South Africa & growing up right in Grand Rapids, Simonne takes the guys through her journey into the wine industry & why coming back to Michigan was important for her. She shares some insight on her involvement in the upcoming immersive, one of a kind wine travel experience, Field Blends: Michigan. They talk Michigan wine, Grand Rapids things & much more! Listen in to the full episode now. Featured wines on this episode: 2020 & 2021 Row Boat Riesling by Folklor Wine & Cider 2023 Nouveau of Zweigelt by Modales Winery Have you heard about Field Blends? It's a new kind of wine travel that was created by Maryam Ahmed of Maryam & company. It's an adeventure unlike any other that's been expertly curated for the curious & conscious traveler. It's everything a regular wine tour is not. Even better, Field Blends is coming to Michigan June of 2024! To learn more about this, head to maryam and company dot com! Alright, lets get to the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back & are joined by Chuck Jackson Jr & Peter King III of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. Chuck & Peter are 2 of quite a few that collaborated to create The Dream Wine that supports the Michigan Wine Collaborative's Inclusion & Expansion Scholarship Fund. The fund itself aims to support educational expenses for students of color in the state of Michigan who are seeking wine service certifications or wine production training. Listen to the full episode now to learn more about Chuck & Peter, how The Dream project started, what's next with The Dream Wine & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

It's the middle of October & the guys are back! Wayne recaps an eventful weekend back in the city with the fam, Jamele shares with the guys his experience in Houston for the Southern Smoke Festival & his time in Chicago for Wine Rival. Darryl knocks off another Half Marathon & touches on the race with the guys. After a little more time with For All The Dogs, they revisit favorites, skips & touch on the albums early Billboard success. They look at their beloved Detroit Lions upcoming schedule & talk on the success the team is having this year. A Drake & Michael Jackson debate arises as Drake ties Michael for 13 # 1 songs on Billboard with First Person Shooter with J. Cole being the track to hit the tying number. Listen to the full episode now! A huge thank you to Ikimi for hooking the guys up with the Artist Block Wine ‘21 Yummy Yummy Yummy Pinot Gris & ‘21 Woo Juice Chardonnay for this episode. Be sure to follow Artist Block Wine on Instagram & check out their website! Woman owned brand doing really cool things in Oregon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back for everything For All The Dogs! Fresh off of their For All The Dog Listening Party event, the guys give thanks to those that helped make their first event a success. From there, the guys dive right into the newly released Drake album & give their first listen ratings. From ratings to favorite & least favorite features to favorite songs, they share their thoughts on the album. In other For All The Dogs news, Joe Budden's clip from the Joe Budden Podcast goes viral & leads to a conversation from the guys on his takes & Drake's response to it. Listen to the full episode now! The South African wines for this episode were once again sponsored by Eagle Eye Brands! Eagle Eye handles some of the top producers all over the world within their portfolio of wines! Be sure to follow them on Instagram & view their full portfolio on their website! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are all back in the studio, wrapping up the month of September & geared up for Q4! Wayne finally gets invited over to Jamele's crib for the Lions Opening Night gam & Darryl recaps a week long conference in Texas. After the delay of For All The Dogs, the guys announce their listening party event which took place on October 5th at Muse GR. The guys react & give expectations of the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show featuring Usher & go over their early Fantasy Football records. In music they give high praises to Diddy's The Love Album: Off The Grid & Teezo Touchdown's “How Do You Sleep At Night?” project while sharing their thoughts on a few other new releases. Listen to the full episode now! Lubanzi Wines for this episode were sponsored by distributor, Eagle Eye Brands! The guys have some more South African wines they look forward to enjoying on the show! Be sure to check out Eagle Eye Brand's full portfolio! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Debo $cotty joined Jamele & Darryl on the podcast virtually in May 2020 for episode 7. Fast forward to 2023 & Debo's back & in person with Jamele for episode 153. Jamele & Debo touch on where he's been since the days of covid. They get into the grind & dive into how the brand has evolved over the past few years. Along with the brand evolving, they discuss the hardships & struggles of being an entrepreneur & how important balance is as you get older. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

In this episode the guys catch back up with their first ever podcast guest, George Walker III. Since episode 6 of Music in the Bottle, George has been flourishing in the industry. From moving out to Napa & Becoming the first employee of Wade Cellars to joining the long list of amazing people in the wine industry named a now, Future 40 Tastemaker by Wine Enthusiast. George shares with the guys how the position at Wade Cellars came about, while touching on the current Wade Cellars “When We Gather” experiences across the country. He dives into some of his influencial individuals & organizations that have helped shift the culture of wine & more! Listen to the full conversation now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back for another installment of MI Governor's Cup Wine Talks. The guys sit down with Winemaker/Vineyard Manager of 12 Corners Vineyards, Glen Greiffendorf. Glen shares his farming background & how he got started with 12 Corners. They touch on the process of making Ice Wine, the Michigan Governor's Cup & more! Listen to the conversation now! Michigan Governor's Cup Winning Wine Best Dessert/Sweet Wine: 12 Corners 2021 Estate Grown Vidal Blanc Interested in learning more about Michigan Wine & want to support the Michigan Wine Industry? Head to https://michiganwinecollaborative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

In Ep. 150, Jamele calls in St. Julian Winery & their VP of Winemaking, Nancie Oxley for the 2nd installment of MI Governor's Cup Wine Talks. Nancy shares her background into the industry & with St. Julian. She takes Jamele through Governor's Cup winning wines, her thoughts on the Michigan Wine industry & more! Listen to the full episode now! If you're interested trying some of the winning wines below, be sure to head to one of their tasting rooms or join the wine club for the exclusive juice! Michigan Governor's Cup Winning Wines Best Rosé: St. Julian NV BFF Rosé Best Specialty Wine: St. Julian NV Sweet Nancie Sparkling Peach Best Fortified: St. Julian NV Solera Cream Sherry Best Hybrid Red: St. Julian '20 Braganini GDN Estate Reserve Petite Pearl Best Vinifera Red: St Julian '20 Braganini Reserve Cabernet Franc Interested in learning more about Michigan Wine & want to support the Michigan Wine Industry? Head to ⁠https://michiganwinecollaborative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Fresh off the September 2nd Drake Night at Billy's Lounge, Jamele & Wayne get BIG KENZ in the studio to go over the 1st big Drake Night in Grand Rapids. KENZ takes the guys through the night, her inspirations & mentors, being a black woman in the music industry, what wine has looked like in her life, diversity in GR & much more. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back & joined virtually by Mawby Wines Owner & Director of Mawbyness, Mike Laing! They touch on Mawby's longevity in the industry, the process of making bubbles, the winning wines Mawby submitted at the Michigan Governor's Cup & much more! Michigan Governor's Cup Winning Wines Best Sparkling: Mawby NV Grace Brut Rose Top 2 Sparkling Case Winners: Mawby 2017 Mille Brut Method Champenoise & Mawby NV Grace Brut Rose Interested in learning more about Michigan Wine & want to support the Michigan Wine Industry? Head to https://michiganwinecollaborative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio & settling into things to end the month of August. Wayne is back outside & exploring new spots on the lakeshore, Jamele spends some time in Milwaukee & Chicago for the Acid Rap 10 Year Anniversary concert, & Darryl visits Detroit for the Detroit Lions preseason game! Fyre Festival 2 is announced & the guys give their takes on the festival & it's identical rollout to the failed 1st festival. They give Sha'Carri Richardson her flowers after winning gold in the 100m for Team USA at the 2023 World Athletics Championship. In music the guys share expectations for Drake's highly anticipated album, For All The Dogs after the cover is released on social media. They give their takes on Quavo's newest album, Rocket Power, Santiago by Russ, new Snoh Aalegra, Mick Jenkins & more! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return after a couple weeks off! Wayne is back from Big Camp Szn 4 & shares his experience exploring Colorado! The guys give their thoughts on Trumps recent RICO indictment as well as their reactions to Michael Oher's lawsuit against the Tuohy family. Hip hop turns 50, Dwyane Wade joins basketball legends in the Hall of Fame & the guys pay homage to both monumental events! After a couple of weeks off, the guys give their takes on Travis Scott's Utopia album & Post Malone's album Austin, which dropped the same day. They touch on Trippie Redd's latest project, Sleepy Hallow & Marshmello's newest single, new Cordae & more! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Emilia Aiello joins the guys in the studio for this episode! Emilia is the owner of Cittavino & Co. The California based, online wine shop focusing on Southern Italian wines. Emilia is also co-founder of Juice for Justice, the Nonprofit that was created during Covid to raise awareness of Social Justice through wine. The guys dive into their experience being part of Juice for Justice during 2020 & hear from Emilia why her & Summer started it. Emilia dives into more of her background working in wine, being a Somm in NYC, dancing, starting Cittavino & Co. & more! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

It's a new week & the guys are back at it. Wayne has some more updates as Big Camp Season 4 approaches as well as updates on a kid filled week. Darryl gives himself props for the amount of repair work around the house he accomplished & Jamele gets excited about some upcoming wine events at work. The guys send prayers to Bronny & the James family as well as Gillie Da Kid's family. In music the guys give their takes on Drake & Central Cee's “On The Radar Freestyle”, Snoh Aalegra's “Be My Summer”, new ASAP Rocky, “Passport Bros” by J Cole & Bas as well as giving their thoughts on the lead single, K-Pop by Travis Scott, Bad Bunny & The Weeknd. Nas releases Magic 2 & it sparks a conversation around old heads & when to hang it up in rap. Listen now to the full episode & catch all of the takes, the vibes & of course the wine! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys start this episode on a Ultralight Beam! They recap some pickup basketball moments from their most recent run. Wayne shares his latest golf adventure which leads to the guys coming up with a whole Sunday morning & afternoon itinerary. In music they give high praise to Blxst & Remble's new single, child of GOD. After having a couple of weeks to sit with Lil Uzi's latest album they give their takes on the Pink Tape. Canceled tour dates, writers strike, The NFL running back market & more in this episode. Listen to the full show now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

For Episode 142, the guys sit down with Grand Rapids native, DJ, Artist, & Entrepreneur extraordinaire, Adrian Butler but you can call him AB! Before things get started the guys quickly recap some busy weeks. Wayne celebrates his birthday & shares his experience at the Drake & 21 Savage Its All A Blur Tour. Jamele recaps a vacation road trip with the wife on the southeast side of the country & Darryl shares his eventful race weekend in the Upper Peninsula. AB joins the guys for a conversation in regards to his story on DJing & how he got to where he is today. They touch on process of choosing events, how to be innovative in a competitive space, entrepreneurship, hip hop Mt Rushmores & much more! Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

Your favorite podcast guys are back! Cash App makes discussion this week as Wayne & the rest of the world were double charged on transactions. The guys react to Chris Paul being traded to the Warriors & what that team could look like with CP3. In music, they give their first takes on Young Thug's album, Business is Business. Jamele's take on the album is potentially a hot one! They discuss the BET Award winners & give their thoughts on the BET Awards actual meaning for the culture today. The beef between Pusha T & Jim Jones heats up & the guys give their thoughts on who'll end up on top. Listen in now to the full episode! The Austrian wines for this episode were sponsored by Chicago importer, Wein-Bauer! Thank you for sending the guys dope juice! Be sure to follow them on social media & check out the dope wines in their portfolio! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return to the studio for another episode! Wayne recaps a few events that happened in Grand Rapids around 616 Day. Jamele shares some thoughts on his impact & influence after visiting family Father's Day. Darryl recaps a weekend spent in Chicago! In music, the guys give their first takes on Gunna's album, a Gift & a Curse. They revisit the latest single by J Hus featuring Drake & discuss upcoming albums. Idols on Max has been the show the guys have been watching recently & they give their thoughts on the season thus far! Listen to the full episode now! In regards to the OceanGate Titan sub that went missing on its way to the Titanic shipwreck, this episode was recorded before it was announced what happened. The guys send their prayers to the families of those impacted. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back in the studio for this episode! Jamele recaps a weekend slingin' wine in Detroit, his wedding anniversary & 31st birthday. Wayne takes a small camping trip up north & Darryl gives some insight on depression to kick things off. In music, the guys give high praise to Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem's latest single, The Hillbillies. They react to the comparisons it has to Drake's hit, Sticky & give their takes on the similarities. Roy Woods releases his latest single, Don't Mind Me which give the guys hope that Roy has some heat dropping soon. They share what's been in rotation & more! They end with recapping the NBA Finals, discussing fraudulent lifestyles, Andrew Tate & more. Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are outside & bring you this episode live from All The Plug's inaugural creative market, Saturdayz. They recap their Memorial Day weekend's & share some of their favorite foods from the grill. In music, they give their first take thoughts on Lil Durk's “Almost Healed” album, Metro Boomin's “Across The Spider-Verse” soundtrack & more! With the year halfway through, they give their takes on album of the year thus far. Predictions on the NBA Finals, show recaps, The Little Mermaid reviews & more on this episode! Grab a bottle of bubbles & listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys round out the month of May with another episode in the studio. Wayne shares stories from the first "Sunsets" event held at Carbon Stories & Jamele recaps with the guys his time in Sonoma at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience. In music they all share their first takes on Summer Walker's new EP Clear 2: Soft Life, Kaytramine, Post Malone's "Mourning" single & much more. More NBA Playoff talk as the Conference Finals wrap up, Carmelo Anthony retires, & more show recaps from the guys. Listen in now to the full episode. A huge shoutout to the German Wine Collection for providing the guys with the 2021 Von Buhl Bone Dry Rose! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys are back & feeling good after an eventful weekend. Wayne & Darryl recap their experiences running in the annual River Bank Run, while Jamele recaps his latest trip back home to see the family for Mother's Day & prepares for a wine trip back to California. If you listened to the last episode, you learned about Jahari the Hippo. Wayne shares some breaking news in regards to Jahari & his friend Chopper. In music, the guys give their first take on Lil Durk & J Cole's single "All My Life" and share some of their expectations for the album. They also dive into Kid Cudi's influence on Kanye's 808s & Heartbreak & the Weeknd's influence on Drake's Take Care album. Show recaps, NBA Playoffs updates, Ja Morant, & more in this episode! Listen to the whole thing now! Don't forget to subscribe & follow the guys on Instagram to stay up to date! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys return & kick things off with a hippo in Grand Rapids & a conversation regarding social media interactions vs. real world interactions. The guys show love to Lamar Jackson on being the highest paid NFL player & give their appreciation to Missy Elliott on her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In music they focus on the release of Jack Harlow's latest project, Jackman. They also share their early takes of G Herbo's newest album & Tee Grizzley's latest album with Skilla Baby! Listen to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

The guys take some time this episode to revisit Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers & it's replay value in comparison to other Kendrick albums. They share their thoughts on Jonathan Majors, the recent firings of Don Lemon & Tucker Carlson, the Coi & Latto beef plus more! As Snowfall on FX finally comes to an end, the guys recap their feelings on the finale & the series as a whole. The guys wine down this week with some life motivation. Listen in to the full episode now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support

This week the guys give their thoughts on Frank Ocean's first week Coachella performance & the fan perspective. They give praise to Philadelphia Eagles QB, Jalen Hurts on his $255 Million contract & dive into Franklin from Snowfall losing $73 Million in Episode 9 of the show. In music this week they give their thoughts on first week album sales under a major label & as independent artists. Wayne goes back & shares his thoughts on Kota The Friends album & Jamele gives his takes on Rae Sremmurd's album. NBA Playoff first round updates, Tik Tok bans, million dollar defamation cases & more! Tune in now to hear the full episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicinthebottle/support