In this episode of Wet Hot Wine, one of your new favorite wine podcasts on a mission to make wine approachable, we're hitting the thrift stores and not hitting our budget — because good taste doesn't have to cost a lot.

The conversation pairs two things we love: bargain wine and intentional consumption. For the wine lineup, we turned to our "Thriends" from Threads for their best bargain picks — and their response did not disappoint. In fact, all three wines we tried came straight from their recommendations. All under $15, we tried a Trader Joe's Bordeaux blanc, a rosé from Josh Cellars, and ended with a Kirkland Pinot Noir. And honestly? They were all ones we'd drink again. Win win!

We swap thrifted outfit stories, chat about our favorite finds, and share our take on haggling — plus some genuinely useful tips like freezing used books or spraying vodka on fabrics to knock out stubborn odors. (Yes, really!) The conversation gets a little reflective too, touching on reducing our reliance on corporations like Amazon, buying things built to last, and why living in the Pacific Northwest is genuinely a gift when it comes to both wine access and thrift culture. It truly was a bargain episode!

We close things out with a "spin the bottle" game that keeps it light and maybe a touch silly.

Whether you're hunting for the best budget wines under $15, looking for thrift store tips, or just trying to consume a little more intentionally — this one's for you. Press play.

In this episode of Wet Hot Wine, one of your new favorite wine podcasts on a mission to make wine approachable, we're sitting down with two of the most fun humans in the Pacific Northwest wine scene — Jenny Mosbacher and Jim Fischer of Fossil & Fawn. And yes, this is our very first winemaker interview, and we could not have picked better people to kick it off with.

It all started at a three-hour private tasting at their Northwest Portland tasting room, and the whole thing was so much fun we knew we had to get them on the podcast. These two are artists first and winemakers second (or maybe equally both) and it shows in everything they do, from the wine in the glass to the stories on every label. Their motto is "Get weird, suck less," and honestly, we couldn't agree more.

On the tasting menu: a Piquette that Jenny describes as a "spiritual hot dog," a field blend from Sunnyside Vineyard, and a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — and every single one comes with a story that makes it taste even better.

Along the way, Jenny and Jim share how they each fell into wine, how they met during a double-booked Whole Foods demo, and how Fossil & Fawn was born to honor Jim's dad's vineyard. Oh, and there's a story about an astronaut pizza pét-nat label photoshoot that you genuinely have to hear for yourself

If you love Oregon wine, want to discover small Pacific Northwest wineries worth knowing, or just want to spend time with people who make you feel good about drinking weird and wonderful things — this one's for you. Press play.

In this episode of Wet Hot Wine, one of your new favorite wine podcasts on a mission to make wine approachable, we're popping bottles and getting personal. It's our very first pairing episode, and we're matching sparkling wine with something a little less tangible: adult friendships.

We crack open three sparklers — Prosecco, Cava, and the king of them all, Champagne. Along the way, we break down the differences between these three wines, from production methods like tank fermentation vs. traditional method sparkling wine, to which glass actually does each one justice (coupe vs. flute vs. tulip, and yes, it matters). We also share a safer way to open sparkling wine without losing an eye, and try to settle the great bubble debate once and for all. We'll let you decide.

But the real conversation? Adult friendships. How they actually happen in adulthood, how we met through our kids and meat parties (you'll have to listen), and what it really takes to show up for each other. Reciprocal effort, saying yes, staying flexible, and leaving room for people who are nothing like you.

Whether you're new to sparkling wine and want to understand the real differences between Prosecco, Cava, and Champagne, looking for sparkling wine tips for beginners, or just navigating the beautiful mess of making friends as an adult — grab some bubbles and press play.