They don’t live anywhere. They don’t own anything. They don’t use phones, see doctors, or stay in one place for very long. The Brethren are a nomadic, off-the-grid Christian cult that’s been wandering across the United States for decades — barefoot, quiet, and somehow hiding in plain sight.

In this episode, we unpack the unsettling world of The Brethren: how they recruit without force, why they cut off family and medical care, what daily life looks like when you’re constantly on the move, and how a group this secretive has managed to survive for over 50 years. Creepy, fascinating, and deeply unsettling — this is one cult you might’ve walked past without even realizing it.

This episode is sponsored by Moment — check them out here or on our website at winenotpod.com. Use code WINENOT for 15% off, or 30% off when you subscribe. So give Moment a try… because Wine Not? 🍹

Is “AI psychosis” actually a real thing — or are we just blaming AI for human behavior again?

In this episode, Ashley and special guest Brittany unpack the growing panic around AI psychosis, why it’s not an official diagnosis, and how tools like ChatGPT can still make things worse when they endlessly validate bad ideas without guardrails.

They also zoom out to talk about AI and mental health, education, jobs, privacy, creativity, and why thinking for yourself is somehow becoming optional. It’s not anti-AI and it’s definitely not tech worship — just a funny, honest conversation about AI, human vulnerability, and where the line probably should be.

This episode is sponsored by Moment — check them out here or on our website at winenotpod.com. Use code WINENOT for 15% off, or 30% off when you subscribe. So give Moment a try… because Wine Not? 🍹

This week, we’re diving into one of the internet’s most unhinged unsolved mysteries: Cicada 3301. What started as a single cryptic post quickly spiraled into a massive global puzzle involving advanced cryptography, hidden messages, dark web clues, and real-world locations — and to this day, no one knows who was behind it or what the endgame actually was.

Grab a glass, because this internet mystery still doesn’t have an ending 🍷

Every time a celebrity dies, we wait for the next two. Coincidence? Or cultural curse? In this episode, we dive into the origins of the Celebrity Death Rule of 3, why it’s so persistent, and whether there’s more going on than we’re willing to admit. Wine recommended. Skepticism encouraged.

We’re back with Part 2 of our Britney Spears deep dive —because there was simply no way to fit this conversation into one episode.

Ashley and Lee continue unraveling the Britney story, fromthe aftermath of the conservatorship to the strange, confusing, and often unsettling era that followed. We talk about the internet speculation, conspiracy theories, Instagram discourse, and why so many people feel likesomething about Britney’s current public presence doesn’t quite add up.

We don’t pretend to have all the answers — but we do lay outthe timeline, the contradictions, and our honest opinions on one of pop culture’s most complicated figures.

🍷 Join us as we attempt to untangle the Britney mystery… with wine, of course.

This week, we’ve got a special two-part episode all about the one and only Britney Spears — the Princess of Pop.

Ashley and Lee dive into Britney’s rise to fame, the pressure of early superstardom, the media frenzy of the 2000s, her very public struggles, and the conservatorship that controlled her life for over a decade. We unpack the moments that shaped her career, the breakdown that played out in front of the world, and how fame, control, and trauma collided in a way we’d never seen before.

Part cultural history, part deep dive, part “how did this actually happen?” — with plenty of side commentary, opinions, and unanswered questions along the way.

🍷 Part 2 continues the conversation… and things get a little more controversial.

This week, we’re heading into the woods to talk about the world’s most committed introvert: Bigfoot.

From ancient stories to modern sightings, strange footprints to even stranger theories, we’re unpacking why this creature has managed to stay famous without ever actually showing up to the party.

Is he real? A legend? A leftover human cousin? Or just really good at avoiding humans (relatable)?

Pour a glass and settle in — we’re exploring the myth, the mystery, and the very real possibility that something big has been watching us from the tree line.

This week, we’re going deep into the shadows — right into the heart of the Silk Road.

The dark-web marketplace that looked like Amazon, ran like Etsy, and collapsed like a Netflix crime thriller.

Drugs, Bitcoin, corrupt federal agents, conspiracy theories, and one of the most cinematic FBI arrests ever...

We’re unpacking the chaos, the cover-ups, the questionable evidence, the wild theories, and the legacy that changed the internet forever.

Grab a glass — it’s a silky one 🍷

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍷

Today we’re serving up everyone’s favorite side dish: unpopular opinions. From holiday hot takes to everyday “I said what I said” and “sorry, not sorry” energy, Brooke and I are airing out the opinions that will absolutely get us side-eyed at the dinner table.

No polls, no submissions — just the two of us confessing the things everyone else seems to love… and we very much do not. Pour a glass, grab a plate, and settle in — it’s the perfect escape from the family chaos.

Ever wonder if you're allowed to just... change your mind? 🤔

Welcome back to Wine Not Talk About It, where we dive headfirst into the beautiful art of flip-flopping. After a five-year hiatus, we’re back to explore when it’s totally fine to change your mind — and when you absolutely cannot.

From canceling plans last-minute to switching up your diet, your beliefs, your personality, or your entire life direction, we’re walking through the green, yellow, and red zones of mind-changing. And yes… there are some spicy takes on Chick-fil-A and Thanksgiving food along the way.