Beats Vines and Life

Marvin J. Towler

blackwineguy@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on wine, food, music, culture, and the life lessons behind creative and entrepreneurial work, featuring external guests such as winemakers, bestselling authors, marketers, and cultural figures. Agencies could credibly pitch established wine and hospitality professionals, authors, entrepreneurs, marketing experts, and notable creators with a distinctive personal story; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes accessible specialists with highly prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 248

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 15.0k followers

Contact Information

blackwineguy@gmail.com

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Host

Marvin J. Towler - Podcaster, journalist, and wine commentator known as the Black Wine Guy. He became the first African-American fine and rare wine auctioneer and travels internationally to speak with influential fig...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized wine and food professionals, authors, marketers, entrepreneurs, writers, and cultural creators with substantial expertise, an established body of work, or a compelling personal and professional story.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Established careers in wine, food, media, or entertainment, Leadership of notable companies, wineries, or cultural platforms, Recognized work in marketing, writing, television, or music culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Giancarlo Altamura - Winemaking, Estate-grown Wines, Family Legacy, Napa Valley, Boutique Wine Production, And Italian Heritage.

Seth Godin - Marketing, Storytelling, Community, Trust, Premium Experiences, Meaning, And Building Products That Matter.

Angela Nissel - Writing, Music Culture, Philadelphia, Grief, Memoir, Black Women In Entertainment, Humor, And Resilience.

Recent Topics

Wine, Food, Music, Lifestyle

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Beats Vines and Life
:

Thirst Trap Live: How Andre Mack is Bridging the Gap Between Wine, Music, and Pop Culture for a New Generation

July 13, 2026

On this special bonus episode of Beats Vines & Life, host MJ Towler sits down with the legendary Andre Mack, award-winning sommelier, creative force behind Maison Noir wines, and branding maverick. Together, they dive into Andre Mack's newest project, "Thirst Trap"—a bold, genre-bending live show that fuses wine education with the energy of music, humor, and authentic storytelling. Forget traditional, intimidating wine tastings: Andre Mack is on a mission to make wine approachable, c...

Cultivating Legacy: Altamura’s Story of Wine, Family, and Italian Heritage

July 06, 2026

In this episode of Beats Vines & Life, host MJ Towler welcomes Giancarlo Altamura, assistant winemaker and next-generation voice of Napa Valley. Hailing from a family with roots in Napa since the mid-1800s, Giancarlo Altamura grew up immersed in the rhythms of farming, winemaking, and tight-knit community life. He shares stories of hands-on vineyard work, navigating family dynamics, and the evolution of Napa from small-town camaraderie to global destination.Listeners will get an inside lo...

Building Tribes and Telling Stories: How Placebos, Status, and Story Shape Wine and Life with Seth Godin

June 22, 2026

Welcome to another life-focused edition of Beats, Vines & Life. Today, MJ Towler sits down with renowned entrepreneur, teacher, and bestselling author Seth Godin. Known for his game-changing books like Purple Cow, Tribes, and This Is Marketing, Seth Godin has shaped the thinking of marketers, creators, and leaders around the world. In this episode, the conversation explores the intersection of marketing, storytelling, connection, and lifestyle—diving deep into why stories matter in t...

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