When wine lovers collide, something great is bound to happen. This is exactly how the Three Corky Dudes wine podcast came to life. Jeff Gillis, creator of the innovative Winelikes App, teamed up with fellow wine enthusiasts Steve from NJ Stomps the Grape, and Ben from Wine Mile after they connected on Instagram. What began as casual wine chats between new friends quickly fermented into a podcast concept. This concept now captures the attention of wine drinkers and podcast lovers alike.
How the Wine Podcast Came to Fruition
Ben sparked the idea by suggesting a podcast where the trio could talk wine, taste wine, and have some fun. Jeff, always looking for ways to engage the wine community through his Winelikes platform, saw the potential instantly. What better way to bring the app to life than through real conversations, honest reviews, and engaging wine games, all built around wine education and entertainment?
An Educational Podcast Built on Wine, Friendship, and Fun
The goal behind the Three Corky Dudes Podcast is to help make wine approachable, entertaining, and interactive. Each episode (released bi-weekly on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts) focuses on a different wine varietal. Jeff, Steve, and Ben each bring a bottle from their respective regions (East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest) to compare and contrast flavor profiles, aromas, and terroir.
To keep things playful, they use a “cork scale” rating system for wine reviews:
- 5 corks = buy this wine now!
- 4 corks = share among friends.
- 3 corks = maybe worth another try.
- 2 corks = if I have to I guess, but don’t really like it.
- 1 cork = hard pass.
In addition to tastings and reviews, the podcast features fun wine facts, drinking games, and interactive quizzes powered by the Winelikes App. Listeners are encouraged to play along at home, submit their own quizzes through the app, or even join a future episode as a guest!
Winelikes App: Where Wine Meets Community
The wine podcast not only promotes wine exploration but also showcases the potential of the Winelikes App, Jeff’s brainchild. Designed to gamify wine and create a welcoming space for wine lovers of all levels, Winelikes allows users to discover wines, take quizzes, play wine bingo, and connect with a vibrant online community. The app is seamlessly woven into each episode, helping listeners expand their wine knowledge in a fun and memorable way.
Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or just discovering your palate, Winelikes and Three Corky Dudes offer a space where everyone can learn, laugh, and, of course, sip.
Join the Corky Crew
So, who would you pop a bottle with? Hopefully, it’s with Steve, Ben, and Jeff, the Three Corky Dudes. Don’t miss a drop! Subscribe on YouTube, follow on Instagram (@threecorkydudes), and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Rate, comment, and share to help spread the word, and get ready to sip, socialize, and learn something new about wine every episode!
