Geekery & Wine

The First Case

By: Colby Elliott

Narrated by: Colby Elliott

Odd Eldritch headphones, lunches with audiobook legends, and seeing celebrities in the wild! These and other strangeness await the listener along with twelve episodes of the Geekery & Wine podcast!

Pairing some of Colby's favorite bottles with the best of Geek culture and including liner notes from the audiobooks made along the way, it’s part memoir, part critique and part how-to. Consume responsibly!!!

©2019 Colby Elliott (P)2025 Last Word Audio

Critic reviews

"Find your new vibe!

"'Vibe' is a great way to describe this auditory journey through Colby Elliott’s Geekery & Wine: The First Case. Colby merges different generations with intriguing topics. I feel like being a sommelier wasn't necessary, but it was so much better when I nerd out about the same things as he does. He took me on an adventure while listening on my car ride to work, and as I drank some wine, as well.

"Colby makes bridging the gap between classy and nerdy easier than it sounds. Wine, being classy, is, in and of itself, a very nerdy thing once you try to understand it. So, to hear a story that begins with Death Note, Batman, or Barolo is automatically going to keep you hooked. Whether it begins with audio goodness or the wine side, it’s a fun ride." —David Mills, Head Sommelier, Hacienda Del Sol, Tucson, AZ

Lovely Listen

Geekery & Wine: The First Case, written and narrated by Colby Elliott, is an absolute delight. This unique audiobook feels less like a book and more like a friendly chat over a glass of your favorite drink. Colby masterfully combines his passion for geek culture with his love for wine and a collection of personal anecdotes that are both charming and captivating.


The moment Colby mentioned seeing Star Wars in the theater in 1977, he had me hooked. As someone who grew up in the 70s and 80s, his nostalgic tales of childhood—from odd Eldritch headphones to encounters with audiobook legends—resonated deeply. It's a journey that’s part memoir, part critique, and part how-to guide for life, all wrapped up in a fun, conversational package.


Whether you classify it as an audiobook or a podcast, it doesn't matter. What matters is the joy it brings. I was captivated from start to finish, and I found myself smiling throughout the entire listening experience. This is more than just a book; it's a cozy, comforting, and incredibly fun journey that will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. I highly recommend taking a moment to listen—you won't regret it.

Fun

Fun to listen to someone you know personally and to hear stories about their life and experiences that you wouldn’t otherwise have heard about. Fun notes on wine and enjoyed hearing about of comic books. Thank you Colby!