From D&D to decanting, Geekery and Wine: The First Case uncorks a rich ‘tapestry of stories’
TUCSON, Ariz. — With his signature blend of dry wit, pop culture acuity and storytelling savvy, Colby Elliott serves up something truly original in Geekery and Wine: The First Case, an immersive audiobook where memoir meets fandom and every bottle tells a story.
A self-described “old-school nerd,” Elliott takes listeners on a journey through the many roles he’s played — father, friend, narrator, gamer, wine geek — and the stories that connect them. Along the way, he explores how a shared love of fantasy, science fiction and fermented grapes can bring people together in surprising and joyful ways.
“The audiobook as a whole ended up being this tapestry of stories,” Elliott said in a recent interview. “Mostly, I think we all belong in each other’s stories, collaborating and trying to make the world a little better.”
Geekery and Wine: The First Case features an eclectic blend of Gen-X nostalgia and geek culture deep-dives paired with wine recommendations and behind-the-scenes commentary — occasionally accompanied by a celebrity name-drop.
The audiobook offers a warm and witty listening experience that will appeal to anyone who loves video games and graphic novels, as well as amateur sommeliers and those curious about audiobook production and narration.
So don a Dr. Who t-shirt, raise a glass and join Elliott for a nerd-powered journey through geek pastures, wine country and audiobook wizardry.
“The current world is tense and unpredictable. Geekery and Wine is about finding joy and sharing it with others,” Elliott said. “This is something different, something subtle and happy. Consume responsibly!”
