Beats Vines and Life, hosted by Marvin J. Towler (MJ Towler, the Black Wine Guy), pairs wine with long-form conversations with food, wine, music and culture figures. The show has 254 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with typical episodes around 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form wine conversations with an engaged, affluent-leaning audience of wine enthusiasts
- 254 episodes over six years with a consistent semimonthly release schedule
- Apple rating of 4.9 from 159 ratings, with 154 five-star reviews
- Guests include winemakers, sommeliers and cultural figures, giving host-read spots a credible setting
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation, wine tasting discussion
- Tone
- conversational, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to the show website and social handles only, with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles reference a Supreme Court case and Napa County legal disputes, giving a medium political tone.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.beatsvinesandlife.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1536785378 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5f9057e5f9ffaf34229… |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Leveling Up in Wine: Peter Yeung Talks Napa, Luxury Wine Marketing, an | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 33 min |
| Exploring Wine’s Human Side: Ray Isle on Authenticity, Storytelling, a | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 33 min |
| From Bartenders to Podcast Pioneers: The Restaurant Guys’ Journey Thro | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 52 min |
| The Great American Wine Tour aka The Gospel of Keith Beavers | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 27 min |
| From Football to Fine Wine: How an Injury Redirected Elia Pellegrini i | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 36 min |
| Exploring Gen X Culture, Wine, and Filmmaking with Christopher McGilvr | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
MJ Towler aka the Black Wine Guy went from a totally obsessed wine newbie to the world's first-ever African-American fine and rare wine auctioneer in less than 3 years. These days, he is a podcaster and journalist who travels the globe, having conversations with the movers, shakers, and disruptors in the worlds of food, wine, music, and more. This show pairs his passion for complex, interesting…
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About Beats Vines and Life
Beats Vines and Life is a conversational podcast hosted by Marvin J. Towler, known as MJ Towler or the Black Wine Guy, according to the show feed and the show website. Each episode pairs a bottle of wine with a guest from food, wine, music or culture. The feed lists 254 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with typical episodes running about 90 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.9 average rating from 159 ratings. The audience is estimated rather than measured: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over and concentrated in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed, so brand fit should be checked directly with the show.
Wine, spirits and hospitality brands are the most natural fit for the show's audience. Host-read placements are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, depending on the audience estimate used.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Beats Vines and Life can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Beats Vines and Life
How much does Beats Vines and Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and the placement chosen.
What is Beats Vines and Life about?
The show is a conversational podcast hosted by MJ Towler, with guests from wine, food, music and culture discussing their work while a bottle of wine is opened. Episodes run about 90 minutes.
How do I contact Beats Vines and Life about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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