Wine And Hip Hop

Water to Wine is the final episode of Wine & Hip Hop in 2025—and a reflection on everything this year has been about: community, leadership, and surviving the times together.

In this closing conversation, Jermaine Stone sits down with Shaun J. Lee, the seventh pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. For well over a century, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church has stood as a historic anchor in the Black c...

In this episode of Wine & Hip Hop, host Jermaine “Showtime” Stone—aka The Wolf of Wine—sits down with legendary DJ, creative strategist, and cultural thinker Mick for a layered, unfiltered conversation about music, wine, creativity, and longevity.

Mick reflects on his journey from the golden era of mixtapes to becoming a respected speaker, investor, and cultural voice, sharing hard-earned lessons on creative evolution, entrepren...

In this episode of Wine & Hip Hop: Dual Citizenship, Jermaine reflects on the healing this country needs and shares his perspective on immigration not as politics, but as the story of culture, connection, and what we create when we come together. From the Caribbean migration of the 1970s to the Bronx, Jermaine explores how Jamaican traditions like toasting became the foundation for hip hop and how first-generation experiences s...

​In this episode, Jermaine Stone (@realwolfofwine) sits down with the legendary Jancis Robinson (@jancis.robinson), a true titan in the world of wine.

With over 40 years of experience, Jancis shares her journey through the wine industry and reflects on the challenges and triumphs she's encountered. From her first taste of the iconic 1947 Château Cheval Blanc to her experiences selecting wines for the royal household, Jancis provide...

In this episode, Wolf of Wine brings his creative journey full circle with the final wine and hip-hop pairing from his Fat Bastard Wines collaboration: Fat Bastard Chardonnay paired with OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.

After weeks of tastings, storytelling, and creative blocks—including the ongoing struggle not to default to an Ol’ Dirty Bastard track—Jermaine shares how this pairing came together through inspiration, music, ...

In our season premiere of the Wine & Hip Hop Podcast, Jermaine gets straight to the point—breaking down the U.S. Surgeon General’s latest warnings about alcohol consumption and weighing whether this is a genuine public health concern or a targeted attack on the industry. Are we dealing with real science or another wave of fear-based messaging? Jermaine unpacks the history of alcohol advisories, the inconsistencies in the data, and ...

In this episode, Jermaine kicks things off with a deep dive into the 2024 wine harvest season, uncovering the challenges winemakers are facing around the world—from unpredictable weather patterns to evolving vineyard practices. Get an insider’s look at what makes a successful harvest, and learn what “harvest” really means in the world of wine. Then, switches gears as he gives his thoughts on LL Cool J’s new album and what it means ...

In this episode, The wolf of wine takes listeners on an immersive journey through the lyrics of his latest single, “Quintin Tarantino,” where wine references, metaphors, and personal stories blend seamlessly with hip-hop culture. Stone breaks down the song line-by-line, revealing how his passion for wine and his roots in hip-hop intersect, reflecting his rise from the Bronx to becoming a renowned voice in the wine world.

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This episode is being re-released due to a significant growth in the audience since its original airing. It falls under the classic material series, intended to familiarize the listeners with the guest, Jr Boss, ahead of an upcoming event in Alabama on August 23. This episode is particularly special as Jr Boss is The Wolf of Wine’s best friend, marking their first performance together. Additionally, The Wolf of Wine discusses his n...

Wine and Hip Hop podcast is back! In this episode, Jermaine Stone AKA The Wolf of Wine dives into a whirlwind of updates and achievements, from snagging an Emmy and James Beard Award nominations for the Tastemade hit series Street Somm, to the upcoming release of his new book and soundtrack that's set to take the summer by storm.

But that's not all! Get ready for an in-depth breakdown of the ongoing feud between two titans ...

And now for part 2..... Jermaine sits with Hip Hop legend Canibus to break down the different elements of complex raps to explain what complexity and wine mean. This is not just a podcast about wine. It’s a master class in how to write a dope rap, with significant insight on flow, metaphors, wordplay, and vocabulary with two masters at their craft. You would never think that Canibus was a classically trained clarinet player, by a c...