Three lifelong friends examine well-known, notorious public figures and determine on an 11 point system how much of an asshole they really are.
Is Paul McCartney Dead?
There have been many celebrities to lose their lives to unfortunate auto accidents, but there is one rumored accident that had potential to change the world of music forever. In 1966, while working on the Sgt. Peppers album, Paul McCartney was involved in an auto accident. While it's fairly obvious Paul is fine and well, the rumor that Paul had died surfaced and took the world by storm for a short time. Is there any truth to the odd circumstances around the rumor? What would the Fab Four have been like as George, Ringo, John, and Billy? We'll dive into this and more in this hilarious episode of Conspiracy Court.
10/20/2024 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
The Story Behind AHC Podcast
We've all heard the phrase, "you like to eat the sausage, but you don't want to see how it's made". Well, in this episode we're going to do just that. We'll give you the low-down on how we got our start, what goes into making all this happen, who does what, and more. We hope you all enjoy a little peek behind the curtain at AHC Podcast!
10/6/2024 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds
Ted Turner
There are some celebrities and businesspeople that make where they are from part of their identity. Jay-Z and New York, Mark Wahlberg and Boston, and who can forget Abe Froman the Sausage King of Chicago. But as we embark on our 5th year of doing our show, we are going to pay homage to one of the icons of our city. Ted Turner and Atlanta. Ted followed loosely in his father’s footsteps but built a cable empire that changed the way we watched television. While Ted was a pioneer in the television world, he went on to do even more in his conservation efforts. But there has to be some skeletons in that massive, walk-in closet after all these years, right? Ever wonder why so many people are Braves fans in Pocatello, Idaho? And what would you do if your wife turned into a religious fanatic mid-marriage? We’ll dive into all this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Joakim Karud - Duck Life" is under a Free To Use YouTube license
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Music powered by BreakingCopyright:
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Citations:
Turner, T., & Burke, B. (2008). Call Me Ted. Grand Central Publishing.
Napoli, L. (2020). Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. Abrams Press.
Turner, T. (1998). The Turner Foundation: Conservation & Philanthropy.
9/22/2024 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Michael Jackson
Well, we hit a bit of a milestone with this show. Not only has this been our most requested show subject, but we’re also celebrating our 5-year anniversary! Thank you to all of you that listen and give us your support, it means the world to us!
Now, on to business… We’ve talked about royalty on our show, we’ve talked about people being the “greatest of all time” at their particular craft, but it’s hard to deny that Michael Jackson earned his title as the “King of Pop”. MJ dominated the airwaves from the time he was a kid in the Jackson 5, to creating some of the most recognizable hits in his solo career. While his music and dancing inspired generations to come, there was a lot, and I mean a lot, of off-stage behavior that had people asking a lot of questions. And some of those people were the police. Did MJ get a fair shake in all this, after seemingly being guilty in the court of public opinion? How did his childhood play into his odd behavior? And what did that room smell like when Michael caught his hair on fire? We’ll dive into this and more in the Michael Jackson episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Danya Vodovoz - Drive By Night
Produced by Danya Vodovoz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQZLqevhKc&list=PLq4r2IOXma9BSPbQZX4GUIxzbYpLo_-LJ&index=4
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Citations:
Bertram, C. (2020, September 9). Michael Jackson: Inside his early years in Gary, Indiana with his musical family. https://www.biography.com/musicians/michael-jackson-growing-up-gary-indiana-jackson-5
Delloye, T. (2024, June 27). 15 years after Michael Jackson’s death, a visceral minute-by-minute account of his final moments: He begged like a baby for more sedatives, then uttered his haunting last words... before hours of CPR left his ribs cracked. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13568455/Michael-Jackson-death-final-words-revealed-anniversary.html
Folino, T. B. (2023, July 24). Propofol. StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430884/#:~:text=Propofol%20is%20an%20intravenous%20anesthetic,some%20combination%20of%20the%20two.
McDonell-Parry, A. (2023, October 6). Michael Jackson child sexual abuse allegations: A timeline. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/michael-jackson-child-sexual-abuse-allegations-timeline-785746/
Muturi, G. (2023, November 20). The story behind MJ’s baby dangling. Beat. https://vocal.media/beat/the-story-behind-mj-s-baby-dangling
Nick Allen, N. (2010, November 8). Michael Jackson “was addicted to surgery”, mother claims. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/8117889/Michael-Jackson-was-addicted-to-surgery-mother-claims.html
Triggs, C. (2009, July 10). Inside story: Michael Jackson’s plastic surgery. Peoplemag. https://people.com/celebrity/inside-story-michael-jacksons-plastic-surgery/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, August 23). Neverland Ranch. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverland_Ranch
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, September 6). Michael Jackson. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024c, September 6). Michael Jackson’s Thriller (music video). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Thriller_(music_video)
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024d, September 6). Thriller (album). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)
9/8/2024 • 2 hours, 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Terrence Howard
A lot of our show subjects have many, often well publicized incidents that make it no surprise that they find themselves in our courtroom. There are also a lot of shows that we’re sure listeners see the subject and think, who? Well, most of you have seen Terrence Howard on television and the movies, but today we’ll dive into one of the more, we’ll just say, interesting, people we’ve talked about on our show. When a celebrity dives into other areas outside of their expertise, we’ve seen some crazy things happen. But Terrence’s ideas of how basic math and physics work, now has a lot of people shaking their head. Does his thinking prevent him from getting roles? Is there more than just some crazy ideas that shone a negative light on the Hustle and Flow star? Does 1x1, really equal 1? We’ll dive into all this and more in the Terrence Howard episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
"Chris Morrow 4 - Crying Over You" is under a Free To Use YouTube license
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8/25/2024 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods lit the golf world on fire in the mid 90’s and his meteoric rise to the top of golf was something the sport hadn’t seen before. He brought a completely new audience to the game and kickstarted a renaissance that golf is still reaping the benefits of today. He maintained a squeaky-clean public image, until that all came crashing down in one of the most publicized, extra-marital affairs of all time. But with all the accomplishments he saw on the golf course, how much will the “waitress heard ‘round the world” impact his legacy? Did Tiger have a type, or was he open to what was available? Was Tiger’s ex, Elin, really an undercover ninja? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
[No Copyright Sound] Instrumental [Beat, Guitar] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - Punch Deck - Dream 13
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Citations:
Callahan, M. (2017, July 26). The night tiger woods was exposed as a serial cheater. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2013/11/24/the-night-tiger-woods-was-exposed-as-a-serial-cheater/
Dethier, D. (2020, March 25). What Tiger Woods’ first-ever TV appearance (at age 2!) really taught us. Golf. https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-youtube-project-first-tv-appearance/
Global child prodigy awards. (2021, July 9). https://gcpawards.com/blog/tiger-woods-a-former-prodigy-with-extraordinary-golf-skills
Report, P. S. (2010, April 29). Tiger Woods had 120 affairs, including one with young neighbor. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2010/04/29/tiger-woods-had-120-affairs-including-one-with-young-neighbor/
Staff, T. W. (2009, December 8). Tiger Woods’ mistresses: A complete guide. theweek. https://theweek.com/articles/498763/tiger-woods-mistresses-complete-guide
Traina, J. (2017, November 24). It’s the annivesary of the craziest sports story of My lifetime. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/11/24/tiger-woods-car-accident-thanksgiving-night-elin-nordegren#:~:text=So%20while%20he%20allegedly%20was,and%20scratched%20up%20his%20face.
Vision, C. (2022, July 20). Eyes of the tiger (woods) - collins vision. Collins Vision_NEW. https://collinsvision.com/eyes-of-the-tiger-woods/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, August 7). Tiger Woods. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Woods
8/11/2024 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 29 seconds
David Duke
If you don’t recognize the name, don’t let that deter you from listening to this episode. If you do recognize the name, you’ll definitely understand why he’s in the courtroom today. David Duke was an influencer before the internet, and the brand that he was promoting and platform he was trying to gain followers on, is not what the world needed (or needs). Duke tried his best to bring the KKK from the backwoods to the boardroom, then took his act to the political stage. How he made it as far as he did baffled us, but we’ll let you be the judge. How did David Duke get his rise to prominence? Who was his target demographic? Is it a common thing for a white supremacist to get face-altering plastic surgery? We’ll dive into all this and more in the David Duke episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
[No Copyright Sound] [Hard Scary Trap Instrumental beat] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - CjOnTheBeat - Focus
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Citations:
Brown, J. M., Bland, R., Jonsson, E., & Greenshaw, A. J. (2019). A brief history of awareness of the link between alcohol and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne de Psychiatrie, 64(3), 164–168. https://doi.org/10.1177/0706743718777403
Neiwert, D. (n.d.). David duke, huffing about sexual mores, calls the kettle black. Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2010/11/18/david-duke-huffing-about-sexual-mores-calls-kettle-black
Schanberg, S. H. (2005, October 14). The twisted mind of David Duke. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1991/11/12/the-twisted-mind-of-david-duke/
Turque, B. (1991, November 17). The real David Duke. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/real-david-duke-201998
Wikipedia contributors. (2024a, May 1). Citizens’ Councils. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Citizens%27_Councils&oldid=1221639904
Wikipedia contributors. (2024b, June 11). William Luther Pierce. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Luther_Pierce&oldid=1228536816
Wikipedia contributors. (2024c, July 26). Carleton Putnam. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carleton_Putnam&oldid=1236832101
Wikipedia contributors. (2024d, July 27). David Duke. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Duke&oldid=1236900186
(N.d.-a). Asiasociety.org. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://asiasociety.org/northern-california/legacies-war-laos
(N.d.-b). Adl.org. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/David-Duke-long-article.pdf
7/28/2024 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 17 seconds
MrBeast
The world we live in now is much different than the one we all knew 30 years ago, all thanks to the internet. The number of ways to make a living online these days is astounding, but the subject of this show made his mark long ago and seems determined to dominate YouTube. Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson started out a young age, but quicky figured out the right way to captivate audiences and use the YouTube algorithms to his benefit. His main channel is the most subscribed to page on the planet and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight? But is everything as hunky-dorey as the mega-influencer makes it out to be? What’s it like to work for him? And would you cast your vote President in 2036 to this guy? We’ll dive into all this and more in the MrBeast episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
[No Copyright Sound] EDM [ Electronic, Tropical, House ] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] Peyruis - Tarlo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ivq57RAgxk
Music by : @peyruismusic
Citations:
Alexander, J. (2024, June 5). 10 mrbeast scandals and controversies you didn’t know about: Articles on watchmojo.com. WatchMojo. https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/10-mr-beast-scandals-controversies-you-didnt-know-about
Dickson, E. (2023, April 19). Is mrbeast for real? inside the outrageous world of YouTube’s cash-happy stunt king. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/mrbeast-youtube-cover-story-interview-1334604/
Fletcher, H. (2023, November 3). MRBEAST’s seven biggest controversies. indy100. https://www.indy100.com/viral/mrbeast-biggest-controversies
O’Dell, L. (2023, May 7). Opinion: Deaf people like me deserve better than mrbeast’s “inspiration porn.” The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mrbeast-youtube-deafness-hearing-aid-ableism-b2334385.html
Tsiaoussidis, A. (2024, March 2). How much money has mr beast given away in his career? all mr beast’s biggest giveaways. Dot Esports. https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/how-much-money-has-mr-beast-given-away-in-his-career-all-mr-beasts-biggest-giveaways
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, July 12). MrBeast. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MrBeast
7/14/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Nick Cannon
There are some celebrities that seem to stay in front of viewers and listeners for decades. For many, you understand why that person remains relevant, and others, we’re often left saying, “how did they get this gig again”. Enter the subject of this episode, Nick Cannon. Nick hit the music scene long ago but branched out quickly to expand his brand. Between marrying Mariah Carey and fathering enough children to field the entire offense of a football team (plus a coach), he stayed in the headlines for years. Then, the hosting started…. While many appreciate his work, he does have his detractors. Where did Nick get his start? How tough are the mean streets of San Diego? How in the world are you picking your children’s names? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
[No Copyright Sound] Futurist [Rap Hip Hop Instrumental beat] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] chud - Retro blue
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6TXjGzwtn8
6/30/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Eddie Van Halen
Rockstars seem to find ways to hit headlines in some of the wildest ways. The bands of the 80’s seemed to really take things to the next level, and one of the bands leading the way was Van Halen and their frontman, Eddie Van Halen. Eddie’s incredible talent on the guitar made him a legend to anyone who was reading Guitar World in the 90’s, but as you could imagine there were wild times to go along. Was the debauchery described in their tours as real as they say? Was Eddie nightclub guy or more of a recluse? Are we really sure that Eddie understood how reproduction worked? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Royalty Free Music #192 (The Choice that Rocks) Rock/Stadium Metal/Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEtjIZX58ug
Support TeknoAXE: https://www.youtube.com/@teknoaxe
Citations:
Goldsmith, L. (2020, October 9). Eddie Van Halen endured a “horrifying racist environment” before becoming a rock legend. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/eddie-van-halen-endured-horrifying-racist-environment-becoming-rock-legend-n1242663
Howe, C. (2017, June 20). Exclusive: Inside the drug-addled, sex-crazed world of van halen: How sitcom star Valerie Bertinelli fell in love with Eddie Van Halen from an album cover and cried as she held her drunk groom’s head over a toilet bowl after their wedding. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4600892/Inside-drug-ridden-sex-crazed-world-Van-Halen.html
Klosterman, C. (2023, February 28). Billboard cover: Eddie Van Halen on surviving addiction, why he’s still making music and what he really thinks of David Lee Roth (and other past van halen bandmates). Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/eddie-van-halen-addiction-david-lee-roth-touring-6605231/
Staff, G. (2020, October 7). What the final 12 months of Eddie Van Halen’s life were like. https://www.grunge.com/257623/what-the-final-12-months-of-eddie-van-halens-life-were-like/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, June 5). Sammy Hagar. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Hagar#:~:text=Van%20Halen%20(1985%E2%80%931996),-In%201985%20after&text=During%20Hagar’s%20stint%20as%20Van,the%20band%20in%20June%201996.
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, June 12). Eddie Van Halen. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Van_Halen
Wilson, M. (2023, November 21). Sammy Hagar explains what caused falling out with Eddie Van Halen. American Songwriter. https://americansongwriter.com/waiting-on-image-sammy-hagar-explains-what-caused-falling-out-with-eddie-van-halen/
6/16/2024 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Katt Williams
Everyone knows that the older a person gets, the more their verbal filter wears off. But the filter of Katt Williams has always been Virginia Slim 120 light, and recently he’s just letting it all fly. The accusations made against some of the biggest names in comedy had many of them reeling, but also quickly defending themselves. How much truth is there behind the craziness Katt is speaking? How did that nickname stick? Is Ludacris really part of the Illuminati? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Music Intro Credit:
Trap Hip-Hop Beat [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - Unwritten Stories - Followers
License:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TsRokwuhBY&list=PLwc9yMzmTQNWZ7_8mAWAz5-ntgg0vsQ6i&index=7
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Citations:
Maxwell, R., & Friedman, D. (2018, June 6). The 9 lives of Katt Williams. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/katt-williams-gq-profile-2018
McCarthy, K. (2024, January 10). Kevin Hart responds to Katt Williams: “you don’t entertain the circus. You watch it.” FOX 5 DC. https://www.fox5dc.com/news/kevin-hart-responds-to-katt-williams-you-dont-entertain-the-circus-you-watch-it
Mclaughlin, K. (2016, March 24). Gainesville Teen who beat up Katt Williams says the comedian Sucker-punched him after a game of soccer. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3507182/He-sucker-punched-did-did-Seventh-grader-beat-Katt-Williams-says-comedian-sucker-punched-game-soccer.html
Price, J. (2024, January 5). All the people Katt Williams took shots at during his Shannon Sharpe interview. Complex. https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/katt-williams-took-shots-at-these-people-shannon-sharpe
Reinhold, H.-E. (2024, May 31). 23 captivating facts about Katt Williams. Facts.net. https://facts.net/celebrity/20-captivating-facts-about-katt-williams/
Rotter, J. (2011, January 9). Katt Williams’ life experiences figure into his comedy. The Stockton Record. https://www.recordnet.com/story/lifestyle/2005/04/28/katt-williams-life-experiences-figure/50671962007/
Smith, R. (2024, March 20). Katt Williams’ fall and rise. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/katt-williams-comedy-tour-shannon-sharpe-club-shay-shay-interview-1872691
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, May 19). Katt Williams. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katt_Williams
6/2/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 58 seconds
The History of Diss Tracks and Rap Battles
So, the original idea for the show was going to be about another accused pedophile, and honestly, we just wanted to talk about something else. So what better topic to discuss with 40-something year-old white guys, than the history or diss tracks and rap battles? This show just isn't a revisit of Biggie vs. Tupac, it's breakdown of the history of the rap battle. Did you know the public, verbal "dissing" between people has been around for a long time? And of course, we dive into the current frenzy of Kendrick vs. Drake. Chiggity check your mic and get ready for this episode of AHC Podcast!
5/19/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Simon Cowell
The British have seemed to corner the market for celebrity TV personalities that can be more or less classified, as pric*s. We’ve already done a show on Gordon Ramsey, I’ve heard that the second-best Bond, Pierce Brosnan, can be a bit of a jerk, and today’ show subject has made a name for himself not only in the music business but with his snarky putdowns. Simon Cowell was a star in the UK before coming to the US in the early 2000’s and the show he brought with him, American Idol, took the US by storm. It wasn’t just the singers and their stories that people enjoyed, Simon stole the show with his sharp criticism and dream-crushing comments. We all seemed to enjoy it, but did the contestants? What other collateral damage might we have seen over the years with all his different shows? What is it like being friends with him? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
FAYZED - MATRIX - Hard Flute Type Beat - Trap Instrumental Beat [ FREE NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC ]
Track:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHAzr77s5Qs&list=PLxtj0Fzm7DkhQlXlBXVot_xbqjdcn8N_k&index=15
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
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Citations:
Armstrong, L. (2022, October 29). Simon Cowell reveals how he started drinking and smoking aged eight. The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/6557608/ran-riot-kid-simon-cowell/
Casey, B. (2024, April 10). Simon Cowell’s $13.2m mansion invaded and marred by wild animals. Search for Real Estate, Property & Homes. https://www.realestate.com.au/news/simon-cowells-132m-mansion-invaded-and-marred-by-wild-animals/
Chris Heath, C. B. (2011, August 23). Simon Cowell - GQ September 2011 interview. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/simon-cowell-interview-september-2011
Gordon, N. (2013a, October 7). 17 of Simon Cowell’s best insults. Digitial Spy. https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a521604/youve-the-personality-of-a-handle-17-of-simon-cowells-best-insults/
M, M. (2023, August 24). Allegations against Simon Cowell have largely gone unnoticed, here’s the truth about his lawsuits. TheThings. https://www.thethings.com/simon-cowell-allegations-x-factor-lawsuits/
Newkey-Burden, C. (2010). Simon Cowell: The unauthorized biography. Michael O’Mara.
Ravitz, J. (2017, December 7). Simon Cowell Baby: Pal’s divorce papers target him post-pregnancy news. Us Weekly. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/simon-cowell-named-in-friends-angry-divorce-papers-after-lauren-silverman-pregnancy-news-201318/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, April 21). Simon Cowell. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Cowell
5/5/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
OJ Simpson - The Reboot!
We’ve seen a few of our courtroom contestants meet their maker, as we all will one day, after we release the episode where they are the subject. Just recently, OJ Simpson, passed away and lots of people made one final dig at The Juice. Many would say it was well-deserved for what most view as him “getting off” for killing his ex-wife and her friend, but some still say that if the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit. In this episode, we’ll reboot our OJ show and tell his story one more time. Enjoy!
Intro Music Credits:
[ SHORT BEAT NO COPYRIGHT HIP HOP ] [FREEUSE MUSIC] Sports and Car Energetic Trap - Alex Productions
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Citations:
A&E Networks Television. (2021, May 27). O.J. Simpson. Biography.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/oj-simpson
Encyclopedia.com. (2022, October 22). ." bowling, beatniks, and Bell-bottoms: Pop culture of 20th-century America. . encyclopedia.com. 20 Oct. 2022 . Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/culture-magazines/simpson-o-j-1947#:~:text=Orenthal%20James%20Simpson%20grew%20up,for%20the%20next%20three%20years
Frost, N. (2018, June 15). O.J. Simpson's getaway car: What happened to the white Ford Bronco? History.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.history.com/news/oj-simpson-white-bronco-chase-where-now
Nakashima, R. (2007, September 17). Apparent tape released of O.J. in Vegas. USA today. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-16-3123706429_x.htm
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Schwartz, L. (n.d.). Before trial, Simpson charmed America. ESPN. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016472.html
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4/21/2024 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Sean "P Diddy" Combs - REVISITED!
Once we got done with our Update Show a couple months ago, we thought we had done a good job of getting everyone caught up on some of shenanigans our subjects had gotten into since we did their show. And I mean, we couldn’t leave Steven Seagal sitting where he was in our final ratings.
But then came the absolutely insane stories about Sean “P Diddy” Combs just weeks after our Update Show. The stories coming out are absolutely nuts and the names involved make this story even more salacious. So, we decided to revisit P Diddy and his latest escapades and allegations. How deep do these allegations run and how many celebrities are just hoping and praying their name doesn’t come out? Is Diddy the monster he’s been made out to be? C’mon Usher, why is your name in all this? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Dark, Rap, Trap, Instrumental Beat [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - FAYZED - Dead Or Alive
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Citations:
Cowen, T. W. (2024a, February 27). 50 cent can’t help but once again mock Diddy over latest sexual assault allegations. Complex. https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/50-cent-mocks-diddy-sexual-assault-allegations
Cowen, T. W. (2024b, March 29). What happened to Diddy this week: Homes raided, trolled by 50 cent, alleged drug mule arrested, & more. Complex. https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/diddy-raids-50-cent-drug-mule-sex-trafficking-what-happened
DocumentCloud. (n.d.). Documentcloud.org. Retrieved April 6, 2024, from https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24193182-new-jane-doe-lawsuit-against-diddy-aka-sean-combs
González-Ramírez, A. (2023, December 8). All of the allegations against Diddy. The Cut. https://www.thecut.com/article/diddy-allegations-sexual-abuse-cassie.html
North, A. (2023, December 20). The sexual assault and trafficking allegations against Diddy, explained. Vox. https://www.vox.com/culture/24006759/puffy-diddy-sean-combs-cassie-rape-lawsuit
(N.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2024, from http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.610475/gov.uscourts.nysd.610475.1.0.pdf
4/7/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Howard Stern
Howard Stern has been at the top of the radio world for decades, making headlines with his crazy antics and intriguing interviews. His shows have remained at the top of the ratings, but as both he and his antics have aged, the show isn’t quite as insane as it once was. And it was those older shows that made the headlines and Howard a pile of money in the meantime. But how far is too far? Has Howard toed the line one too many times for some fans? We’ll dive into this guy’s crazy story in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
The Joker - Hip Hop - Royalty Free Music
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Citations:
Buffa, D. (1999, May 11). Stern: Dana tried desperately to Dodge Drug Test. New York Post. https://nypost.com/1999/05/11/stern-dana-tried-desperately-to-dodge-drug-test/
Goldman, J. J. (1994, December 8). Shock jock Howard Stern stops caller’s suicide leap : Media: Man phoned in threat from edge of bridge. radio personality says he decided to “keep this man laughing” until authorities could arrive. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-12-08-mn-6575-story.html
IMDb. (n.d.). Howard Stern - Biography. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001769/bio/
Nededog, J. (2023, May 18). Howard Stern’s years of controversial remarks towards female guests goes viral in video. TheWrap. https://www.thewrap.com/howard-stern-backlash-women-guests-compilation-video/
Parker, D. (2022, September 29). Howard Stern is totally “unable” to leave his house, here’s the real reason why. TheThings. https://www.thethings.com/howard-stern-wont-leave-his-house-covid/
Scott, E. (2023, May 23). Radio host Howard Stern once talked a suicidal man off a bridge live on Air. LADbible. https://www.ladbible.com/news/howard-stern-talked-suicidal-man-down-live-on-air-radio-855750-20230523
Scout. (2014, January 4). The house that created Howard Stern. Scouting NY. https://www.scoutingny.com/the-house-that-created-howard-stern/
Showbiz, B. (2022, October 3). Howard Stern leaves the house for the first time since 2020. Yahoo! https://uk.style.yahoo.com/howard-stern-leaves-house-first-220000787.html
Thornton, P. (2023, November 9). The most controversial moments from “the howard stern show.” Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/howard-stern-show-controversies/patrick-thornton
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, January 30). Howard Stern. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Stern
3/24/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
John Law
Have you ever had a friend or someone you know recommend a movie that you’ve never heard of, and they “swear it’s unbelievable”, and it really is terrific? What if someone told you that the coolest person that ever lived, passed away before America even became a country? Many would say, “no chance”, but they may not have heard the story of John Law. Law was like a 17-century gambler and economist who pretty much invented the idea of centralized banking and at one point may have been the richest man in the world. How do you think this guy was cool? What caused his downfall? If this guy is so cool, how come I’ve never heard of him? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Future [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - Leonell Cassio - A Magical Journey Through Space
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Citations:
Dictionary of national biography, 1885-1900/law, John (1671-1729). (2010, March 13). Wikisource.org; Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionary_of_National_Biography,_1885-1900/Law,_John_(1671-1729)
Gleeson, J. (2021). Millionaire: The philanderer, gambler, and duelist who invented modern finance.
Goldstein, J., & Childs, M. (2020, September 4). The murderer, the boy king, and the invention of modern finance. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2020/09/04/909876702/the-murderer-the-boy-king-and-the-invention-of-modern-finance
Hughes-Hallett, L. (2018, August 29). John Law: the 18th-century Scot who became richer than the king of France. New Statesman. https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2018/08/john-law-18th-century-scot-who-became-richer-king-france
Murphy, A. E. (1997). John law: Economic theorist and policy-maker. Oxford University Press.
Wikipedia contributors. (2023, March 15). Livre tournois. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Livre_tournois&oldid=1144676475
Wikipedia contributors. (2024a, February 28). Goldsmith. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goldsmith&oldid=1210871992
Wikipedia contributors. (2024b, March 6). John Law (economist). Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Law_(economist)&oldid=1212170722
(N.d.). Owlcation.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024, from https://owlcation.com/humanities/John-Law-an-Economist-Who-Was-Far-from-Dull
3/10/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Hugh Hefner
“Men want to be him, and women want to be with him”, that line couldn’t have been more fitting for the show subject in this episode, Hugh Hefner. Hugh was a pioneer in the porno world and his creation, Playboy, was the introduction of naked women to many in the American public. Hugh lived the life that many only dream of, and it seems as though all the stories have a ring of truth to them, both good and bad. As you can only imagine, the shenanigans that went on at the world’s wildest party house can only be left to the imagination. But did things go to far? What kind of craziness could have led to trouble? What did it smell like in the infamous Grotto? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Hugh Hefner - wife, Children & Death. Biography.com. (2022, September 9). https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/hugh-hefner
Rosenwald, M. S. (2017, September 28). Hugh Hefner: How playboy grew out of his puritanical childhood ... The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/09/28/how-hugh-hefner-became-hef-from-sexually-repressed-childhood-to-playboy/
Sales, N. J. (2011, March 30). Hugh Hefner’s roaring 70s. Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2001/03/hugh-hefner-200103
Torres, L. (2022, April 6). From bestiality to unprotected group sex, here are the biggest bombshell allegations made about Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine on “Secrets of playboy.” Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/secrets-of-playboy-hugh-hefner-girlfriends-allegations-sexual-misconduct-2022-4?amp
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, February 13). Hugh Hefner. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Hefner
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, February 15). Playboy mansion. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playboy_Mansion
2/25/2024 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
The Update Show!
In the 4+ years we've been discussing the many subjects in our courtroom, it's very much come to our attention that some of our older scores may not align with where we are now. How we got to some of the earlier scores, we can't really explain, but we'll chalk it up to alcohol and inexperience. But we're here to make it right!
In this episode, we are going to dive into updates on a number of people we've discussed in the past, as well as go back and make a few scores right. And and of course we're going to talk about one of our biggest misses of all time, Steven Seagal. This was one of our favorite episodes to record, enjoy!
2/11/2024 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 15 seconds
Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens)
If you are a celebrity, I would imagine the goal for your career would be to ride out your prime years and then gracefully age out into Hollywood history. There may be some bumps along the way, but if you can avoid that big blowup, it should be smooth sailing. And then there are those that don’t quite have that made-for-tv ending. Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman, was killing it career-wise when it all came to a screeching halt after a night out at the local theater. Problem was, it wasn’t the kind of place you would pick for a date night to catch a Marvel flick… The number of jokes that followed were countless, but Pee Wee quit. We saw him a few more times before more trouble popped up and that pretty much did it for the character so many of us grew up watching. But was Pee Wee the perv everyone made him out to be? How did the character even come to be? What was he thinking when he went to the flick show that fateful night? We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
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Citations:
Alter, E. (2023, July 27). Here’s what happened when the world learned of pee-wee Herman’s arrest on this day in 1991. Yahoo! https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/pee-wee-herman-arrest-on-this-day-1991-204701659.html
Beloved actor spent childhood in Oneonta. All Otsego. (2023, August 9). https://www.allotsego.com/beloved-actor-spent-childhood-in-oneonta/#:~:text=Born%20in%20Peekskill%2C%20New%20York,the%201948%20Arab%2DIsraeli%20War.
Miller, J. (2016, March 17). All you’ve ever wanted to know about pee-wee Herman, and the MAN WHO dreamed him up. Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/03/pee-wee-herman-paul-reubens
Phillips, S. (2004, April 2). Pee-wee herman creator speaks out. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4653913
Susman, G. (2002, November 18). Paul “pee-wee” Reubens charged in kid-Porn Probe. EW.com. https://ew.com/article/2002/11/18/paul-pee-wee-reubens-charged-kid-porn-probe/
Wheeler, D. (2016, March 28). Paul Reubens talks about his childhood in upstate New York. Big Frog 104. https://bigfrog104.com/paul-reubens-childhood-upstate-new-york/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, December 22). Pee-wee herman. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee-wee_Herman
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, January 10). Paul Reubens. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens
Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, January 14). Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee-wee%27s_Playhouse
1/28/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes
Taylor Swift
Some of the subjects in our courtroom may require a little jog of the memory when you first hear of the person, others not so much. And unless you’ve been living under a rock or in a coma for the last 10 years, Taylor Swift is a name you probably have heard much about, regardless of your taste in music. The hardworking star has been topping the charts for about a decade, and probably the most remarkable thing about her, is that she has seemed to avoid that one big blowup. But are there stories behind Tay Tay that the public isn’t in the know about that may cast a different light on her? How did she get her big break? Did Travis Kelce really put her on the map when he decided to be her boyfriend? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credits:
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Citations:
Coroneos, T. (2012, June 5). Did Taylor swift’s dad buy her career? Saving Country Music. https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/did-taylor-swifts-dad-buy-her-career/
Dailey, H., & Aniftos, R. (2023, December 21). A timeline of Taylor swift’s generosity. Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swifts-charity-donations-gifts-timeline/january-2015-a-lucky-fan-gets-some-help-paying-for-student-loans/
Nardino, M. (2023, July 28). Taylor Swift controversies through the years: Lawsuits and more. Us Weekly. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/taylor-swift-controversies-through-the-years-lawsuits-and-more/
Stayse, N. (2018, April 3). The Shady Side of Taylor Swift. Nicki Swift. https://www.nickiswift.com/7466/shady-side-taylor-swift/
Torn, S. (2022, August 3). What all of Taylor Swift’s exes have said about her. Nicki Swift. https://www.nickiswift.com/951862/what-all-of-taylor-swifts-exes-have-said-about-her/
Wikipedia contributors. (2023a, July 3). Toby Keith (album). Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toby_Keith_(album)&oldid=1163228628
Wikipedia contributors. (2023b, December 10). Big Machine Records. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Big_Machine_Records&oldid=1189153633
Wikipedia contributors. (2024, January 13). Taylor Swift. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taylor_Swift&oldid=1195359345
1/14/2024 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 44 seconds
Al Capone
When you think of the “mastermind” behind successful things, you usually find someone with a high level of education, decent business sense, and most importantly, a good idea. Al Capone ran the largest organized crime ring in Chicago in the 20’s with the education of a 6th grader, a penchant for violence, and an idea that’s been tried many times. But there is something to be said about being in the right place at the right time. Capone was one of the first “dons” to take his underworld fame to the public eye. But was the cavalier attitude of the original Scarface what eventually brought him down? How many dudes did this guy kill to climb our charts? What kind of damage can with done with all those rendezvous with ladies of the night? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Al Capone episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
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Citations:
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Al Capone. Wayback Machine. (2011, July 27). http://www.biography.com/notorious/crimefiles.do?action=view&profileId=262834&catId=259452
Balsamini, D. (2020, May 17). Al Capone played semi-pro baseball in Brooklyn before turning to crime. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2020/05/17/al-capone-played-semi-pro-baseball-before-turning-to-crime/
Bardsley, M. (n.d.). Al Capone: Chicago’s most infamous mob boss. Capone Arrested - Al Capone: Chicago’s Most Infamous Mob Boss - Crime Library. https://crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/mob_bosses/capone/arrest_21.html
Kobler, J., & Ezcurdia, M. (1979). Capone. Plaza & Janés.
Markel, Dr. H. (2017, January 25). The infectious disease that sprung Al Capone from Alcatraz. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/infectious-disease-sprung-al-capone-alcatraz
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2023b, December 30). Al Capone. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone
12/31/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Genghis Khan
“Back in my day…” is a phrase we are staring to hear more and more as the advancement of society continues to move forward at breakneck speed. Hearing stories of the “old days” when times were more simple and stresses were different, brings many folks back to the friendly days of childhood. The phrase “times were different then” seem to be a common mask nowadays for culturally inappropriate behavior, racism, sexism, and anything else that was cool then, but is frowned upon these days. When talking about the subject of this show, there is pretty much no way to even get through the discussion without the overarching phrase “times were different then” looming overhead. Genghis Khan was the head of one of the largest empires in human history, stretching from eastern China to central Europe, and the way he governed and overtook those in his way, carved out his place in history and most likely Hell. Brutal murders, savage overtaking, mass expansion and spreading his seed was the formula for Genghis, and his success has literally been the subject of books, movies, and the study of war. How brutal was he really? Did the folks in his way have an option, or were they just destined to either be knocked up or knocked out? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Genghis Khan episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
8 brutal acts of Genghis Khan and his successors. (n.d.). Sky HISTORY TV Channel. Retrieved December 16, 2023, from https://www.history.co.uk/articles/brutal-acts-of-genghis-khan-and-his-successors
Adamjee, Q. (1 C.E., January 1). The legacy of Genghis khan. The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/khan1/hd_khan1.htm
Clark, L. (2015, January 28). Ten other men left genetic legacies so huge they rival Genghis khan’s. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/other-men-who-left-huge-genetic-legacies-likes-genghis-khan-180954052/
Genghis Khan. (2014, April 3). Biography. https://www.biography.com/political-figures/genghis-khan
The Archaeologist. (2022, December 15). The unspeakable things Genghis khan did to his enemies. The Archaeologist. https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/the-unspeakable-things-genghis-khan-did-to-his-enemies
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Wikipedia contributors. (2023b, December 16). Genghis Khan. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Genghis_Khan&oldid=1190171200
12/17/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Kurt Cobain
It’s always sad when the world loses someone too soon, and the music world seems to lose people at the age of 27 in a freakishly odd rate. Many of these talents were generation and changed the landscape of the current time and this show’s subject is no exception. Kurt Cobain was seemingly at the top of the world when the stress and fame seemed to unravel his life. There are many conspiracies around his death, but the story leading up to it is just as interesting. How might his childhood have played a part in his all of his anger issues? Is Courtney Love the basis of all of these songs? What would Kurt Cobain look like now? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHFC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
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Citations:
Azerrad, M. (2023, November 1). Nirvana: Inside the heart and mind of Kurt Cobain. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/nirvana-inside-the-heart-and-mind-of-kurt-cobain-103770/
Barton, L. (2006, December 11). Courtney Love talks to Laura Barton. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/dec/11/biography.popandrock
Frances Bean Cobain - Biography. (n.d.). https://www.biography.com/celebrities/frances-bean-cobain
Laudadio, M. (2009, December 18). Inside story: Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean’s rocky relationship. Peoplemag. https://people.com/celebrity/inside-story-courtney-love-and-daughter-frances-beans-rocky-relationship/
Savage, J. (2004, April 30). Jon Savage Interview. Nirvanafreak.net. https://web.archive.org/web/20040430011407/http://www.nirvanafreak.net/art/art8a.shtml
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2023c, November 28). Kurt Cobain. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023d, December 1). Nevermind. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevermind
12/3/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 9 seconds
The Unabomber - Ted Kaczynski
You’ve got to be dedicated to make the decision to go off the grid. The reasons people go off the grid differ, most are pretty insane, but some are just looking for a place to hide. The subject of today’s show, Ted Kaczynski - The Unabomber, was a mixture of both. The Unabomber’s randomness of targets and timing had America on edge and had Kaczynski at the top of the FBI’s Most Wanted list. The way his story played out is interesting, but was the manifesto he wrote as insane as most think? Well yes, but how did he get to this point in life? We’ll dive into this and more in this explosive episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
BBC. (1998, January 9). World | suspected unabomber in suicide attempt. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/45938.stm
Guardian News and Media. (2023, June 19). “his ideas resonate”: How the unabomber’s dangerous anti-tech Manifesto lives on. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/19/unabomber-ted-kaczynski-dangerous-anti-tech-manifesto-lives-on
Kadavy, D. (2023, February 14). Summary: Industrial society & its future (the unabomber manifesto). kadavy.net. https://kadavy.net/blog/posts/industrial-society-and-its-future-summary/
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Safi, M. (2023, June 19). “his ideas resonate”: How the unabomber’s dangerous anti-tech Manifesto lives on. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/19/unabomber-ted-kaczynski-dangerous-anti-tech-manifesto-lives-on
Salcedo, A. (2023, June 11). In 1995, the post weighed whether to print the unabomber’s manifesto. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/11/ted-kaczynski-unabomber-manifesto-published/
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11/19/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Maury Povich
The evolution of TV and media is moving rapidly and the number of viewing options we’ve got these days is just insane. We’ve seen things change over time, some for bad, some for good, but the invention of trash TV is one thing that appears here to stay. One of the figures that is on the Mt. Rushmore of trash TV, and the subject of today’s show, made paternity tests fun again and finally hung it up a few years ago. Maury Povich is synonymous with the likes of Jerry Spinger and Geraldo and stamped his show with the famous, “you ARE or ARE NOT the father” DNA test antics. But were there antics off set that caused an issues? How many guys would you need to sleep with to hold the record for most tests on the show? We’ll answer these questions and more in the Maury Povich episode of AHC Podcast.
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Baldwin, M. (2017, September 29). Middletown man files harassment complaint against the maury show. The Enquirer. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/09/28/middletown-man-files-harassment-complaint-against-maury-show/715387001/
Kernis, J. (2022, May 1). Maury Povich + Connie Chung: A newsworthy love story. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maury-povich-connie-chung-a-newsworthy-love-story/
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McKen, J. (n.d.). Top 10 maury controversies: Articles on watchmojo.com. WatchMojo. https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-maury-controversies
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Zee, M. (2023, September 24). Maury Povich offers Matthew McConaughey DNA test to see if he’s Woody Harrelson’s brother: “I would come out of retirement” for it. Variety. https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/maury-povich-matthew-mcconaughey-dna-test-woody-harrelson-brothers-1235733407/
11/5/2023 • 56 minutes, 41 seconds
John DeLorean
There are many iconic images that stick with people over time, and the DeLorean DMC-12 whizzing through town to take Marty McFly Back to the Future is definitely one of those. We didn’t see too much of the DeLorean automobile in general. Why is that? Who the heck is DeLorean anyway? John DeLorean made his way through the automotive industry, gaining acclaim for his work at GM. Once he went out on his own, history was made, but the long-term prospects weren’t good. Why didn’t the DeLorean pan out? How fast did Marty McFly need to get up to in order to fly off? Did DeLorean get the shaft in the end? We’ll dive into this and more in the John DeLorean episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Bramesco, C. (2021, August 2). “a malignant narcissist”: Uncovering the Dark Side of John DeLorean. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/02/john-delorean-netflix-docuseries-myth-and-mogul
Falcone, D. R. (2019, June 7). Who was John DeLorean, disgraced ’80s auto mogul arrested for smuggling $24 million of cocaine? Peoplemag. https://people.com/movies/who-was-john-delorean-80s-mogul-arrested-for-cocaine/
Hyatt, K. (2019, August 24). 5 things you probably didn’t know about John DeLorean and his car company. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/john-delorean-dmc-facts/
Miller, J. (2019, June 18). John DeLorean’s sensational fall from Grace-and what happened after. Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/06/framing-john-delorean-movie
Narfa. (2023, April 17). How the DeLorean became the iconic back to the future car. NARFA. https://www.narfa.com/how-the-delorean-became-the-iconic-back-to-the-future-car/
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10/22/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 1 second
The Liver King
The title of “King” has been around awhile, and as time goes on, it seems to have definitely lost its luster. Being the King of Rock and Roll, or the King of Pop, those seemed to have stuck. But in the age of social media the desire to have followers and likes, it feels like the “King” title is getting thrown around a little loosely to gain attention. Enter this show’s subject, The Liver King. The Liver King, aka Brian Johnson, has taken to his social media platform to promote his ancestral way of living and the line of supplements he sells to make him look like the real-life version of The Incredible Hulk. But, as with most things, everything seemed too good to be true. Is the diet that Liver King promotes, bull testicles, raw animal organs, and of course, liver, actually going to provide all the things your body needs? How in God’s name do you choke something like that down? How did he afford his massive steroid habit? We’ll dive into this and much more in the Liver King episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Brayton, R. (n.d.). The Shocking True Story of the Liver King. WatchMojo. https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/the-shocking-true-story-of-the-liver-king
Cao, S. (2022, March 2). Liver king might be the biggest bro influencer we have ever seen. BuzzFeed News. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stefficao/liver-king-tik-tok-influencer
Chadwick, P. (2023, July 22). The liver king: Full bio, age, net worth, wife, height, supplements, and Diet (2023). Gymless. https://gymless.org/the-liver-king-full-bio-age-net-worth-wife-height-supplements-and-diet-2022/#:~:text=The%20Liver%20King%20Biography&text=Brian%20grew%20up%20as%20an,brother%20moved%20around%20a%20lot.
Murray, D. (2023, September 6). “I’ve decided to get back on it” - liver king says he started TRT & Growth Hormone again . Fitness Volt. https://fitnessvolt.com/liver-king-back-on-trt-growth-hormone/
Ovadia, G., & Olajide, O. (2023, September 8). Liver king net worth: How rich is Brian Johnson?. MoneyMade. https://moneymade.io/learn/article/liver-king-net-worth
Peacock, C. (2023, September 22). Who are liver king’s sons, liver boys? The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/6479055/who-liver-kings-sons-liver-boys/#:~:text=Liver%20King%20has%20two%20sons,he%20follows%20this%20lifestyle%20today
Taylor, A. (2023, May 24). What a nutritionist really thinks about the liver king diet - exclusive. Health Digest. https://www.healthdigest.com/985234/what-a-nutritionist-really-thinks-about-the-liver-king-diet-exclusive/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, October 2). Liver King. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver_King
10/8/2023 • 56 minutes, 28 seconds
Saddam Hussein
On this show, a person’s score is bound to be high when their image is what an entire generation of people think of when they hear the phrase, “bad guy”. Saddam Hussein cemented his status in history as one of these bag guys, with his ruthless dictatorship of Iraq, including the murder and torture of many of his own people. He made the mortal mistake of pushing the limit one too many times, and was one of the first public executions the world was able to view in a long time. How high on the scale will Saddam land? Were his kids even worse than him? Was he able to catch any royalties off that bad guy image along the way? Check out all this and more the in Saddam Hussein episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Anderson, J., & Atta, D. V. (1991, January 25). Saddam’s roots an abusive childhood. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1991/01/25/saddams-roots-an-abusive-childhood/2c5af56e-6413-410b-a1cf-5c215f1f64c2/
Bumiller, E. (2004, May 15). Was a tyrant prefigured by Baby Saddam?. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/15/books/was-a-tyrant-prefigured-by-baby-saddam.html
Encyclopedia.com. (2023, September 23). Saddam Hussein’s Rise to Power. Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/defense/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/saddam-husseins-rise-power
Guardian News and Media. (2003, December 14). Key events in the life of Saddam Hussein. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/dec/14/iraq.iraq3
Johns, D. (2006, January 24). Frontline/world . Iraq - saddam’s road to hell - A journey into the killing fields . PBS. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/iraq501/events_opponents.html
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2023c, September 23). Abd al-Karim Qasim. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abd_al-Karim_Qasim&oldid=1176694035
9/24/2023 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 46 seconds
Jeff Bezos
If you ask a small child what they want to be when they grow up, odds are you will get the answer from some, “the richest person in the world”. Well, there can only be one of those people at any given time and the subject of today’s show is not only chart-topping rich, but he’s also changed the way the world buys things. Jeff Bezos started Amazon from a garage in Seattle and has transformed it into something many of us depend on to get pretty much everything we buy, from paper towels to sex toys. But how has Bezos, along with his company, Amazon, transformed over the years to keep up? What kind of stuff do you buy when you’re the richest man in the world? How much does it cost to transform into an X-Men bad guy lookalike? We’ll dive into this and more in the Jeff Bezos episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Cain, A. (2017, November 14). 9 shocking anecdotes that reveal Jeff Bezos’s cutthroat management style. 9 Shocking Anecdotes that Reveal Jeff Bezos’ Cutthroat Management Style. https://www.inc.com/business-insider/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos-leadership-management-style-work-culture.html
Clifford, C. (2019, June 14). Jeff Bezos’ single teen mom brought him to night school with her when he was a baby. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/14/jeff-bezoss-single-teen-mom-brought-him-to-night-school-with-her.html
Cook, J. (2015, August 17). Full memo: Jeff Bezos responds to brutal NYT story, says it doesn’t represent the Amazon he leads. GeekWire. https://www.geekwire.com/2015/full-memo-jeff-bezos-responds-to-cutting-nyt-expose-says-tolerance-for-lack-of-empathy-needs-to-be-zero/
Fishman, C. (2001, January 1). Face time with Jeff Bezos - Fast company. Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/42412/face-time-jeff-bezos
Hamilton, I. A. (2018, June 18). More than 400 Washington Post staffers wrote an open letter to Jeff Bezos calling out his “shocking” pay practices. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/washington-post-staff-sent-fair-pay-petition-to-jeff-bezos-2018-6
Hartmans, A. (2021, May 26). Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend Lauren Sanchez greeted him when he returned from his spaceflight. here’s everything that’s happened since their relationship began, including a tabloid scandal and possibly even a hack by foreign operatives. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-relationship-timeline-photos-2020-1
Jeffrey P. Bezos. Academy of Achievement. (2023, May 23). https://achievement.org/achiever/jeffrey-p-bezos/
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9/10/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Chris Pratt
Some stars get their start from a very young age. Many are born into the show biz world, others have parents that saw that special “something” in their kids from an early age and got them in front of the right people. Some people seem to blossom later in life, and small part after small part, eventually turns into stardom. Then, there are stories like the subject of today’s show subject, Chris Pratt. We’ll dive into how he got his big break in Hollywood and try to figure out why he’s been one of our most requested shows. Has all this fame and fortune changed who he is as a person? Is he really this funny or is he just a pretty face reading someone else’s jokes? We’re going to touch on all this and more in the Chris Pratt episode of AHC Podcast.
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Collis , C. (2014, July 11). How Chris Pratt went from Zero to hero. EW.com. https://ew.com/article/2014/07/11/how-chris-pratt-went-zero-hero/
Kennedy. (2023, April 1). Daniel Clifton Pratt: What happened to Chris Pratt’s father? Dicy Trends. https://www.dicytrends.com/daniel-clifton-pratt-what-happened-to-chris-pratts-father/
McFarland, M. (2022, July 3). Is Chris Pratt really the worst Chris?. Salon. https://www.salon.com/2022/07/02/chris-pratt-the-worst-chris-average-terminal-list/
Sager, J. (2023, May 16). Hillsong: The celebrity megachurch’s bombshell scandals and controversies through the years. Peoplemag. https://people.com/human-interest/all-about-hillsong-megachurch-scandals-controversies/
Schocket, R. (2021, November 10). 13 times Chris Pratt was called out for being problematic. BuzzFeed. https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/times-chris-pratt-was-problematic
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, August 19). Chris Pratt. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Pratt&oldid=1171146170
8/28/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Sean ”P Diddy” Combs
Many of the trendsetters from a couple decades ago have started to see the sun set on their careers. Whether it’s just a lack of work for an aging star or doing something dumb and getting cancelled. Then there are those that withstand the test of time, adapt and change with new generations, and figure out how to last. We’ve covered many of these folks on our show before and we’ll add another to the list today, Sean Puff Daddy Puffy P Diddy Diddy Combs. While Diddy made his many names in the music world, his business ventures outside of music have really added to his cash stash. But on his way to the top, Puffy has found his way into the news for a number of reasons. It’s a mix of gangster rap stuff, graduating over the years into a dad defending his son. But has it all been on the up and up, or has Diddy really been a Bad Boy, like he started out? How was he linked to Biggie Small’s murder? What do he and Nick Cannon have in common? We’re going to dive into these questions and a whole lot more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Ausiello, M. (2020, July 15). Wild ’n out host Nick Cannon fired by Viacomcbs for failing to apologize for “perpetuating anti-semitism.” TVLine. https://tvline.com/casting-news/nick-cannon-fired-anti-semitism-wild-n-out-viacom-2901713/
Brown, P. (2022, January 10). Shyne on Diddy and 1999 Club New York Shooting trial: “I forgave him.” VIBE.com. https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/shyne-diddy-1999-club-new-york-shooting-trial-1234642660/
Cam Wolf, B. R. (2018, March 20). The oral history of Sean John, Diddy’s game-changing clothing label. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/sean-jean-oral-history-diddy-creative-director
Capeci, J. (2005, June 16). Gang land. Wayback Machine. https://web.archive.org/web/20070819041859/http://www.ganglandnews.com/column437.htm
Coleman, C. V. (2022, March 20). Diddy’s former security guard accuses puff of helping get Shyne convicted for 1999 shooting. XXL Mag. https://www.xxlmag.com/diddy-former-security-guard-accuses-puff-snitching-shyne-1999-shooting/
Fitzgerald, M. (2017, September 12). Diddy arrested: Latest details after alleged fight with UCLA football coach. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2503532-diddy-arrested-latest-details-after-alleged-fight-with-ucla-football-coach
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Ramirez, C. D. (2016, February 6). A brief history of Diddy’s legal woes. Peoplemag. https://people.com/crime/a-brief-history-of-diddys-legal-woes/
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8/13/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Joel Osteen
The pastors of mega churches are a different breed of people. We’ve covered a number of them here on AHC Podcast, and the scandals discussed, and corresponding scores seem to shed some of the light on the true work of these “men of the pulpit”. This episode is about perhaps the most famous of the predatory preachers, Joel Osteen. With tycoon-type wealth and a following in the millions, it does seem that Osteen has brought good to a lot of people. But have the private jets and suits worth 3 mortgage payments all come to him in good faith? Is there more to this Tim Allen/Martin Short look-alike than we know? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Bowler, K. (2018, March 12). I’m a scholar of the “Prosperity Gospel.” it took cancer to show me I was in its grip. Vox. https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/3/12/17109306/prosperity-gospel-good-evil-cancer-fate-theology-theodicy
Bowler, K. (2021, October 27). Here’s why people hate Joel Osteen. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/08/29/heres-why-people-hate-joel-osteen/
Our ministry. Joel Osteen Ministries. (n.d.). https://www.joelosteen.com/our-ministry
Poisuo, P. (2020, August 18). The troubled history of Joel Osteen. Grunge. https://www.grunge.com/237555/the-troubled-history-of-joel-osteen/
Sager, J. (2021, December 7). The shady side of joel osteen. Nicki Swift. https://www.nickiswift.com/83360/shady-side-joel-osteen/
Salas, J. (2023, February 25). Joel Osteen’s net worth and story. Capitalism.com. https://www.capitalism.com/joel-osteens-net-worth/
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7/30/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 58 seconds
**Double Episode - Conspiracy Court!!**
What’s up AHC Nation, we’ve got a special treat for you this week. As all of you know, because we mention it every episode, our Patreon page features a separate show outside of AHC Podcast, called Conspiracy Court. We thought it was only fair to share a sliver of some of what our paid subscribers enjoy every month to all you freeloaders out there. I’m kidding, your support is all appreciated!
It’s actually going to be a double dose of Conspiracy Court for you, all wrapped into one download. Don’t forget, you can get in on the fun and join the AHC Podcast Patreon page at Patreon.com/ahcpodcast. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the Conspiracy Court episodes!
7/16/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Bill Cosby
The #MeToo Movement has brought forward several contestants to the AHC Courtroom, but in this episode, we summon the white whale of the group, Bill Cosby. With a career lasting back to the 1960’s, Cosby was a pioneer in the TV industry before he became America’s favorite Dad – and then that squeaky clean image he worked so hard to maintain, all went away. With the accusation of sexual assault from scores of women dating back decades, and the eventual conviction of one, Cosby has fallen so far from the top where he once sat. Was there any truth to Cosby’s claims of innocence? What was Bill’s drug dealer thinking about when all this came to light? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more in the Bill Cosby episode of AHC Podcast.
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BBC. (2021, June 30). Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of “America’s dad.” BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30194819
Das, V. (2023, January 26). Bill Cosby Biography family, childhood, children, wife & more. StarsUnZip. https://starsunzip.com/bill-cosby-biography/
Eileen, W. (n.d.). Bill Cosby’s come on people by Eileen Wong. Sources - Bill Cosby’s Come On People by Eileen Wong. http://comeonppl.weebly.com/sources.html
Gunter, C. (2011, October 13). Mr. Huxtable: Bill Cosby discusses childhood, getting into the business ... Collegiate Times. http://www.collegiatetimes.com/lifestyle/people_and_clubs/mr-huxtable-bill-cosby-discusses-childhood-getting-into-the-business/article_3d8c5410-3a20-5b20-8f04-449a475d1ca7.html
Sof, E. (2022, March 10). Bill Cosby: An actor who served as a hospital corpsman. Spec Ops Magazine. https://special-ops.org/military/veteran/us-navy-bill-cosby-military-service/
Whitaker, M. (2023, April 29). Bill Cosby’s Untold story: Agony, ambition and a son’s tragic murder. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bill-cosbys-untold-story-agony-726162/
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7/2/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
David Koresh
The Waco Siege was an insane standoff between the Branch Davidians and the US government. What started as an attempt to see what was going on inside the infamous compound, turned into a months-long horror story that still has America talking today. The leader of that cult and the subject of today’s show, David Koresh, can rightfully be classified as a monster, but what was it that drew his followers to him? Was it his insane, ultra-conservative message? The idea that he was the second coming of God? Was it that curly head of hair, paired with the pedo glasses? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more in the David Koresh episode of AHC Podcast.
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Intro Music Credits:
[ GUITAR INSTRUMENTAL BEAT ] Sad Rock [FREE USE MUSIC] Punch Deck - I Cant Stop
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Citations:
BBC. (2009, July 30). Religions - christianity: Seventh-day Adventists. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/seventhdayadventist_1.shtml#:~:text=Adventists%20believe%20that%20after%202300,as%20both%20priest%20and%20sacrifice.
Colloff, P. (2008, April 1). The fire that time. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-fire-that-time/
Colloff, P. (2009, February 1). A mother’s words. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/a-mothers-words/
Decker, C. (1993, March 2). Koresh, bright and dark: The bizarre charmer. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-02-mn-73-story.html
Hochman, S. (1994, April 3). Is the pop world ready for David Koresh?. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-04-03-ca-41504-story.html
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Lavender, N. (2023, March 14). David Koresh: The messed up story of the famous cult leader. Grunge. https://www.grunge.com/208656/the-messed-up-truth-of-cult-leader-david-koresh/
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, June 14). George Roden. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Roden&oldid=1160153375
Yeaman, A. (n.d.). The branch davidians | waco history. Waco History. https://wacohistory.org/items/show/176
6/18/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 56 seconds
Gordon Ramsay
Most of us have jobs that, if televised, may not make for great TV. Let’s face it, taking phone calls at your desk, laying concrete, or meeting with a customer doesn’t really rake in the ratings. But, some of the more interesting jobs are accentuated by even more interesting characters. Enter someone like the subject of this episode, Gordon Ramsay. While cooking shows have captured audiences for decades, Ramsay has taken the celebrity chef status to the next level. His restaurant empire stretches around the world, but other than his food, what is he best known for? That fiery temper of his. There have been a lot of conversations around its authenticity and how it plays well for TV, but is it the real Gordon? With all the success he’s had, are there some skeletons in the kitchen closet that we may not really hear about? We’ll dive into this and much more in the Gordon Ramsay episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Rock Guitar Type Beat, Instrumental [ FREE NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC ] Punch Deck - Maximalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdoySFE_mrw&list=PLxtj0Fzm7Dkjhinb2bBHoQUyqxDUGKM-w&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/@WorldwideBeats
Citations:
60 minutes Official Website - Australia’s leading current affairs program: Latest News, stories and headlines: Nine.com.au. Watch Channel 9 Live and On Demand. (n.d.). https://9now.nine.com.au/60-minutes
Barber, L. (2001, May 13). Lynn Barber meets Gordon Ramsay. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2001/may/13/foodanddrink.features2
Frost, C. (2001, July 20). UK | Gordon Ramsay: Chef terrible. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1448742.stm
Heasman, C. (2020, September 15). Controversial things everyone ignores about Gordon Ramsay. Mashed. https://www.mashed.com/247244/controversial-things-everyone-ignores-about-gordon-ramsay/
Parks, L. (2021, March 13). Hell’s kitchen: All the times Gordon Ramsay had troubles with the law. ScreenRant. https://screenrant.com/hells-kitchen-all-times-gordon-ramsay-troubles-law/
Pierce, A. (2008, October 5). Gordon Ramsay: The F factor. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/3345890/Gordon-Ramsay-the-F-Factor.html
Walsh, L. (2019, December 17). 20 things Gordon Ramsay wants to keep hidden about his family. TheThings. https://www.thethings.com/20-things-gordon-ramsay-wants-to-keep-hidden-about-his-family/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023a, May 30). Gordon Ramsay. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Ramsay
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023b, June 2). Marco Pierre White. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Pierre_White
6/4/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Elvis Presley
To be called the King or Queen of something, you’ve got to have the public buy-in for it to stick. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, or Lebron “King” James, and don’t forget the Sausage King of Chicago, Abe Froman. But for many, if you just reference “The King”, Elvis Presley, will come to mind. Elvis was a larger-than-life celebrity in his prime and more has been documented about him than most US Presidents. His southern twang and soulful sounds sold millions of albums and those swangin’ hips caused plenty of controversy along the way. But was it just his gyrations that had everyone up in arms? Elvis seemed to be a good guy, but is there more to those karate kicks and quaaludes? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more in this rockin’ episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
The Southmark - Minor Kick - Psychobilly/Rockabilly Style Instrumental
Epiphone Swingster + Fender Mustang I V.2 + Mixcraft 7 & something mine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bm7K_BcKeE&list=PLktdtTNubKSq1KjhXfhjvj22kwijCXNFO&index=15
Citations:
Deezen, E. (2018, May 5). The sad story of Elvis Presley’s senior prom. Mental Floss. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29679/sad-story-elvis-presleys-senior-prom
Markel, Dr. H. (2018, August 16). Elvis’ addiction was The perfect prescription for an early death. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/elvis-addiction-was-the-perfect-prescription-for-an-early-death
NZ Herald. (2020, September 23). Elvis Presley: 10 things you didn’t know. NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/10-weird-things-you-might-not-know-about-elvis/KKQ6R6HSBC5VZXDS34GPPJWGJI/
Ott, T. (2022, June 6). Elvis Presley’s Musical Talents Took Root During a Lonely Childhood. Biography.com. https://www.biography.com/musicians/elvis-presley-childhood-high-school
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023a, April 2). Fool’s gold loaf. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fool%27s_Gold_Loaf&oldid=1147870542
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5/21/2023 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 34 seconds
Tupac Shakur
We’ve had many musicians depart this world far too soon, leaving us wondering what could have been. Today’s show subject, Tupac Shakur, may just be near the top of that list. From poverty to Poetic Justice, to 2Pacalypse, Shakur showed the world his many talents in the short time he had with us. But, there seemed to be many different sides of ‘Pac, many we knew about, some perhaps not. Could you imagine a world where Tupac was a Broadway star and not living that thug life? Maybe one where he stayed in his native New York and actually teamed up with Biggie? We’re going to dive into this and a whole lot more in this thug-tastic Tupac Shakur episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
♫ OLD SCHOOL G FUNK WEST COAST PIANO & VIOLIN BEAT 2012
[Aries 4Rce BeatZ] Dr Dre Type INSTRUMENTAL By Aries Beats
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Citations:
Chung, J. (2020, August 25). These were Tupac's startling last words. SPIN. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://www.spin.com/photos/these-were-tupacs-startling-last-words/
Dowell, R. (2013, December 30). Rare interview with Tupac's biological father [video]. Power 107.5. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://mycolumbuspower.com/2916523/rare-interview-with-tupacs-biological-father-video/
Gladwell, M. (1994, December 2). Shakur guilty of sex abuse. The Washington Post. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/12/02/shakur-guilty-of-sex-abuse/08202f80-426e-42ee-af79-e0b3abf0f7b3/
Gonzalez, V. (2012, May 10). Tupac's temper: Five greatest freakouts, from MTV to Jail Time. Miami New Times. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/tupacs-temper-five-greatest-freakouts-from-mtv-to-jail-time-6461799
Lewis, J. (2016, September 6). Tupac spent four extraordinary and formative years in Baltimore. Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/legendary-rapper-tupac-shakur-spent-his-formative-years-in-baltimore/
Rodriguez, J. (2011, September 16). Pit of snakes: Tupac's Quad Studios shooting. XXL Mag. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://www.xxlmag.com/pit-of-snakes-2pacs-quad-studios-shooting-excerpt-from-sept-2011-issue/
Watkins, G. (2011, June 15). Exclusive: Jimmy Henchman associate admits to role in robbery/shooting of Tupac; apologizes to Pac & B.I.G.'s mothers. AllHipHop. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://allhiphop.com/news/exclusive-jimmy-henchman-associate-admits-to-role-in-robberyshooting-of-tupac-apologizes-to-pac-b-i-g-s-mothers/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, May 6). Tupac Shakur. Wikipedia. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupac_Shakur
5/7/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Lindsay Lohan
Everyone loves a good comeback story, and the subject of this episode is queen of second chances. Lindsay Lohan went from childhood star to tabloid headline during her late teens. She went on a spree of run-ins with the law and stints in rehab that put the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Brittany Spears to shame. But was this all just a string of bad decisions or was there more to the story than what we saw on TMZ and on the magazines in line at the grocery store? We’ll dive into all this and a whole lot more in the Lindsay Lohan episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Nck - To Be Free" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license
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Citations:
Duke, A. (2012, March 29). Lindsay Lohan's troubled timeline. CNN. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/28/showbiz/lohan-troubled-timeline/index.html
Hearon, S. (2023, March 14). Lindsay Lohan through the years. Us Weekly. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/lindsay-lohan-through-the-years/
McClain Merrill, A. (2022, March 7). The transformation of Lindsay Lohan from childhood to 35. Nicki Swift. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from https://www.nickiswift.com/790820/the-transformation-of-lindsay-lohan-from-childhood-to-35/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, April 22). Lindsay Lohan. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Lohan
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, February 27). Bling ring. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bling_Ring
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 14). Michael Lohan. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Lohan
4/23/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 47 seconds
GG Allin
We’ve covered a wide variety of subjects in our courtroom, and while GG Allin may not be a household name, he may be the nastiest person we’ve ever discussed. It’s not the “nasty women” nasty, it’s the poop on the stage, spit on your fans kind of nasty. While his music was mostly forgettable, his cult-like legacy in the punk rock world continues to live on. Throw on the jockstrap that looks best in public and check out the GG Allin episode of AHC Podcast!
Intro Music Credits:
Beat Party - No Copyright music | NCS | copyright free music | music for youtube
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Citations:
Ambrose, E. (2022, August 2). The shockingly, disgusting and wild life of GG Allin. OTB. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://offthebonestudios.com/journal/the-shocking-disgusting-amp-wild-life-of-gg-allin
Dome, M. (2018, October 15). 16 things you might not know about about GG allin. louder. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://www.loudersound.com/features/blood-and-guts-16-facts-about-gg-allin
ggallinonline.com, G. G. A. (n.d.). GG Allin: The leader of the punk underground! GG Allin Mission. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from http://ggallinonline.com/mission.php
Scum, S. (n.d.). Interview with bloody F. mess. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from http://www.oocities.org/swedishscum/bloodymess/interview.html
Serena, K. (2022, March 18). The rise and fall of poop-eating, self-mutilating GG Allin - rock's Ultimate wild man. All That's Interesting. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/gg-allin
Stegall, T. (2022, February 18). 30 years ago, Gg Allin cleared Austin's scuzziest punk venue in 24 minutes. Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker's antics and arrest at the Cavity Club - Music - The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2022-02-18/30-years-ago-gg-allin-cleared-austins-scuzziest-punk-venue-in-24-minutes/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, April 3). GG Allin. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GG_Allin&oldid=1148030820
Writer, H. M. (2022, August 4). GG Allin's wild funeral summed up how the man pretty much lived his life. hollywoodmask. Retrieved April 8, 2023, from https://hollywoodmask.com/entertainment/gg-allin-received-wild-funeral.html
4/9/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Jerry Springer
Throughout history, pioneers have blazed trails for new ways of life. Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea headed out west, Thomas Edison lit up our lives, and Rosa Parks showed everyone that it doesn’t matter where you sit on the bus. Today’s show subject is one of the pioneers of the entertainment world and changed the template of TV forever, Jerry Springer. Love him or hate him, Jerry Springer was must see TV back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Kids rushed home from school to tune in to the latest hair-pulling, clothes-ripping fistfight as parents everywhere cringed once they realized what their kids were watching. With Jerry’s past primarily in law and politics, how did the former Mayor of Cincinnati become one of the most hated men on TV? Did he know the impact he would have on society as a whole? Would you try to get Jerry Beads if you went to a taping of the show? We’ll dive into all this and more in the Jerry Springer episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Liborio Conti
VLOG Background Music While Talking | Background Music For Vlogs While Talking | No Copyright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6gtRAjAa2I
Citations:
Ap. (1982, May 25). Ohio candidate tells of paying for prostitute. The New York Times. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.nytimes.com/1982/05/25/us/ohio-candidate-tells-of-paying-for-prostitute.html
Knight, C. (2018, June 15). Jerry Springer in the news: How the prostitution scandal broke. The Enquirer. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/06/02/jerry-springer-news-how-prostitution-scandal-broke/366721001/
Longworth, J. (2018, October 23). The Jerry Springer effect. Triad Today. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from http://triadtoday.com/2018/10/the-jerry-springer-effect/
Plotz, D. (1998, March 22). Jerry Springer. Slate Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/assessment/1998/03/jerry_springer.html
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 14). Jerry Springer. Wikipedia. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Springer
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 22). Jerry Springer (talk show). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Springer_(talk_show)
3/26/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Rupert Murdoch
We’re all familiar with the names and faces of the anchors on our local news stations. They provide us with the top stories in the area, the weather, sports, and all the while, intentionally staying (mostly) politically neutral. Then, there are the cable news stations. We’re all familiar with their anchor’s names and faces as well, but their agendas are clearly catered to one side of the aisle or the other. But who is it running the show and determining the message behind the scenes? How did all this get started anyway? Rupert Murdoch is one of the pioneers in the cable and TV industry, and the empire he has been able to amass over the years is astounding. His reach is literally around the globe and in so many different mediums. But, is the pioneer of political posturing nearing the end of his time? What is the succession plan for his empire after he kicks his golden bucket? We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Citations:
Dickinson, T. (2018, June 25). How Roger Ailes built the Fox News Fear Factory. Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/how-roger-ailes-built-the-fox-news-fear-factory-244652/
Dolan, E. W. (2020, July 31). Consuming content from Fox News is associated with decreased knowledge of science and Society. PsyPost. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.psypost.org/2020/07/consuming-content-from-foxnews-com-is-associated-with-decreased-knowledge-of-science-and-society-57499
Falk, W. (2019, November 22). Why Fox News was created. The Week. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://theweek.com/articles/880107/why-fox-news-created
Folkenflik, D. (2020, September 29). You literally can't believe the facts Tucker Carlson tells you. so say Fox's lawyers. NPR. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.npr.org/2020/09/29/917747123/you-literally-cant-believe-the-facts-tucker-carlson-tells-you-so-say-fox-s-lawye
Kelley, M. B. (2012, May 22). Study: Watching only Fox News makes you less informed than watching no news at all. Business Insider. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.businessinsider.com/study-watching-fox-news-makes-you-less-informed-than-watching-no-news-at-all-2012-5
Larson, S. (2023, March 1). Tucker Carlson called Trump 'a demonic force.' read text exchanges between Fox News employees about voter fraud. - The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/01/nation/tucker-carlson-called-trump-demonic-force-read-fox-news-employees-texts-about-voter-fraud-2020-presidential-election/
Mahler, J., & Rutenberg, J. (2019, April 3). How Rupert Murdoch's empire of influence remade the world. The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/03/magazine/rupert-murdoch-fox-news-trump.html
Mastrangelo, D. (2023, March 3). Legal experts say Fox News on shaky legal ground in dominion lawsuit . The Hill. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://thehill.com/homenews/media/3881278-legal-experts-say-fox-news-on-shaky-legal-ground-in-dominion-lawsuit/
Nast, C. (2023, March 4). The Fox News defamation lawsuit: "money, ideology, truth, lies-it's all right there". The New Yorker. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/political-scene/the-fox-news-defamation-lawsuit-money-ideology-truth-lies-its-all-right-there
Rothman, L. (2015, June 11). Rupert Murdoch: How his career got started. Time. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://time.com/3917671/rupert-murdoch-history/
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3/12/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Conor McGregor
Have you ever been around someone that just makes you nervous the whole time? You never know what they are going to do, what they may say, or what kind of trouble YOU may get in just by being around them. From the image he’s created over the years, Conor McGregor definitely seems like someone you would want to be on your toes around. He’s knockout out many of people, legally, in the octagon, becoming one of UFC’s most celebrated champions. But he has a tendency to not keep his hands to himself when playing with others in the sandbox of life, and it’s seems it could start to catch up with him. Can Conor chill with the public pugilism and enjoy the bookoos of bucks he’s made, or will he find his way into the cancel culture whirlwind? We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Title: Fiddle-De-Dee
Artist: SilvermanSound
Genre: Celtic
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Citations:
Boyd, F. (2017, October 3). True stories of the incredible, unbelievable, unstoppable Conor McGregor! Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2727681-conor-mcgregor-stories-dublin-friends-coaches
Brown, L. (2017, August 26). This is why Conor McGregor is one of the world's best-paid athletes. The Independent. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/conor-mcgregor-net-worth-value-money-vs-floyd-mayweather-live-fight-prize-money-sponsors-endorsements-purse-earnings-value-how-much-a7895201.html
Dyce, M. (2015, July 8). 30 little-known facts about Conor McGregor. FanSided. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://fansided.com/2015/07/08/ufc-189-30-little-known-facts-about-conor-mcgregor/2/
Dye, N. (2023, January 27). Conor McGregor OK after being hit by car while biking: 'could've been dead'. Peoplemag. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://people.com/sports/conor-mcgregor-ok-after-being-hit-by-car-while-biking/
Glasspiegel, R. (2023, January 24). 'possessed' Conor McGregor attacked, threatened to Drown Me On Yacht: Woman. New York Post. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://nypost.com/2023/01/24/conor-mcgregor-accused-of-yacht-attack-police-reopen-case/
Nag, A. (2021, February 6). Conor McGregor's family members: What does each of them work as? Sports news. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/conor-mcgregor-s-family-members-what-work-as
Panja, T., & Draper, K. (2021, January 19). After criminal case ends without charges, Conor McGregor is sued in Ireland. The New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/sports/conor-mcgregor-lawsuit-ufc.html
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2/26/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Tony Robbins
When life gets tough, some people find themselves reaching out to others for help. In many cases, this is a friend or family member or mentor. But some will reach out to complete strangers who offer advice on how to overcome adversity, improve themselves, or simply cope. Call them whatever you want-- life coach, guru, motivational speaker-- they are not a new phenomenon. In this episode, we dive into the man who is arguably the biggest to ever fill a conference center-- Tony Robbins. Is he a legit force for self-help or just another charlatan? Listen up and decide.
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2/12/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 59 seconds
Miley Cyrus
We’ve touched on a number of celebrities that were child stars on our show, but arguably none of those have risen to the levels of adult superstardom of today’s show subject. Miley Cyrus went from pre-teen royalty as Hannah Montana, to coming out swinging like a wrecking ball as a young adult. She’s continued to produce hit album after hit album, all while keeping her name in the news for the craziest of reasons. But is the Miley we see on TMZ the true depiction of the person? How does one come to be Hannah Montana? Has your godmother, Dolly Parton, ever put you in your place? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Miley Cyrus episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
POP Instrumental, Guitar Chill Beat [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - Niwel - Little Things
https://www.youtube.com/@WorldwideBeats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSt90NxCxT0
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Citations:
Bacardi, F. (2020, December 14). Miley Cyrus' 11 biggest scandals through the years. Page Six. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://pagesix.com/list/miley-cyrus-biggest-scandals/
Harper, S. (2021, February 10). Interesting facts about Miley Cyrus' childhood. TheThings. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.thethings.com/interesting-facts-about-miley-cyruss-childhood/
Johnson, C. (2010, May 13). Miley Cyrus in dirty dancing video scandal with producer three times her age. Daily Mail Online. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1278109/Miley-Cyrus-dirty-dancing-video-scandal-producer-THREE-times-age.html
Notts, V. (2021, May 17). Dyk Miley Cyrus initially auditioned for another role on 'Hannah Montana'? Republic World. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/hollywood-news/dyk-miley-cyrus-initially-auditioned-for-another-role-on-hannah-montana.html
Page Six. (2013, September 28). Was Miley on Molly at vmas? Page Six. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://pagesix.com/2013/09/27/friends-fear-for-miley-as-she-admits-drug-use/
Seemayer, Z. (2017, May 12). Miley Cyrus laughs at her 'Hannah Montana' audition tape: I was 'a little controversial from the beginning'. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://www.etonline.com/music/217338_miley_cyrus_laughs_at_her_hannah_montana_audition_tape_i_was_a_little_controversial_from_the_beginning
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1/29/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Dolly Parton
“There’s nothing more American than baseball and apple pie”… if you throw in today’s show subject, you may just have the ultimate American trio. Dolly Parton has been in the music industry for over 50 years and has sold millions and millions of albums. She’s worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and has made a resurgence over the past 10 years or so (probably doesn’t hurt to be Miley Cyrus’ godmother either). Usually show subjects will have some dirt on them or at least something negative to talk about. Dolly has seemed to dodge the headlines with any nonsense over the years, but is there more to the story of the big-boobed beauty? Check out this rootin’ tootin’ good time on the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
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Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109
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Cain, Áine. “Dolly Parton Shares the Worst Piece of Business Advice That She Repeatedly Ignored: 'Change My Look and to Go Simpler with My Hair and the Way That I Dressed'.” Business Insider, Business Insider, https://www.businessinsider.com/dolly-parton-shares-the-worst-piece-of-business-advice-2022-4.
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1/15/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Pete Davidson
Some guys have all the luck. Their careers appear to work effortlessly. Money seemingly falls into their lap. And they have no issue in the love department. This could easily describe the life of our latest show topic—Pete Davidson.
But beyond the SNL appearances, stand-up specials, and even greater fame for appearing to have wooed every available Hollywood starlet in the past few years, is there more to the story of this unique-looking fella? Is it as happy and carefree as one might imagine? And why is he famous in the first place? Tune in today and find out all about the fairly interesting life of Pete Davidson and decide whether or not he even belongs in our court.
Intro Music Credit:
FAYZED - MATRIX - Hard Flute Type Beat - Trap Instrumental Beat [ FREE NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHAzr77s5Qs&list=PLxtj0Fzm7DkhQlXlBXVot_xbqjdcn8N_k&index=15
https://soundcloud.com/fayzed/matrix-f-sharp-minor-151-bpm
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Citations:
Bitsky, L. (2022, November 15). Pete Davidson's dating history: His long list of girlfriends and exes. Page Six. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://pagesix.com/article/pete-davidson-dating-history-girlfriends-exes/
Boyle, S. (2022, November 25). Wayne Rooney shocks players by revealing he has a ‘tiny penis.’ Retrieved January 3, 2023, from https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/wayne-rooney-shocks-players-by-revealing-he-has-a-tiny-penis/news-story/d7b1d79b2984f2e03fe631100427bf78
Gupta, B. (2021, March 17). The tragic real-life story of Pete Davidson. Grunge. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.grunge.com/298450/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-pete-davidson/
Kelly, K. (2022, November 15). We get it already: Pete Davidson does indeed have a giant member. Cracked.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.cracked.com/article_35981_we-get-it-already-pete-davidson-does-indeed-have-a-giant-member.html
Kupfer, L. (2018, August 29). Pete Davidson reveals Dark childhood in new interview. Ariana’s fiance Pete Davidson reveals dark history including childhood suicide attempt. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/arianas-fiance-pete-davidson-reveals-dark-history-including-childhood-suicide-attempt/news-story/8e718b00df88eece77a1ad37bb09e950
Michaels, W. (2021, February 25). How did Pete Davidson get on 'SNL'? Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/how-did-pete-davidson-get-on-snl.html/
Mirabal, M. (2022, August 20). How Pete Davidson ended up on Saturday night live (and why he didn't expect to stick around). /Film. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.slashfilm.com/964861/how-pete-davidson-ended-up-on-saturday-night-live-and-why-he-didnt-expect-to-stick-around/
Pete Davidson: 'Saturday night live' star and his Rocky Recovery. Northpoint Seattle. (2019, May 27). Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.northpointseattle.com/blog/pete-davidson-saturday-night-live-star-and-his-rocky-recovery/
Thomas, C. (2022, March 15). Pete Davidson's struggles with drug use and Mental Health. Asheville Recovery Center. Retrieved January 2, 2023, from https://www.ashevillerecoverycenter.com/pete-davidsons-struggles-with-drug-use-and-mental-health/
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1/1/2023 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
Jordan Peterson
The transformation of individual people is an amazing thing. As we all grow older and wiser, the lessons we learn and apply in our everyday lives make things easier and less stressful. Well, this goes for most of us at least. You still see the 50-year old guy in the mall, rocking an Affliction shirt, spiked hair, jeans with a design on the back pocket, and a pair of Oakley's on the forehead. The subject of today’s show, Jordan Peterson, didn’t take the Benjamin Button approach to dressing himself, but did take a highly respected career in academia and transform it to be an online influence - who’s started to go off the rails in recent years. What made the former Harvard professor make the change? What message does he give that draws such a large audience? Why so much hate for one group of people? We’ll dive into this and more in the Jordan Peterson episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart
Citations:
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Lewis, H. (2021, March 2). What Happened to Jordan Peterson? The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/04/what-happened-to-jordan-peterson/618082/
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12/18/2022 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 46 seconds
Joe Rogan
We’ve all heard the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none”. Unfortunately, most of us seem to fall into this category and is the reason WE aren’t the subject of podcasts people listen to. But we all may know someone that does seem to be quite good at several things. It’s quite annoying actually, but the respect is there. The subject of today’s show definitely seems to fit into that latter category. Joe Rogan has been the face of multiple successful enterprises, stretching over multiple decades now. As the host of Fear Factor and the color commentator of UFC, these were just a few of the roles that put Rogan in the spotlight. His podcast, one of the most listened to in the world, has risen his stardom to new levels. But not everyone is a huge fan. The platform he provides comes with a lot of responsibility and not all have praised how’s he’s gone about it. How much control does Joe have over his show? How much heat does he get from his guests? How cool was it to smoke weed with Elon Musk? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Tough Guy Inc - Alternative Metal - Royalty Free Music
Citations:
27 Joe Rogan podcast best guests ever [your ultimate joe rogan guide]. Primal Stream Media. (2022, October 19). Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://primalstreammedia.com/still-feel-21/the-joe-rogan-experience-podcast-top-ten-guests/
Aulino, G. (2022, August 8). 5 most controversial guests on the Joe Rogan Experience. Sports news. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/5-controversial-guests-the-joe-rogan-experience-2
Benton, B. (2020, December 7). The 12 best guests on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast - discover the best podcasts: Discover pods. Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://discoverpods.com/joe-rogan-experience-guests-jre/
Cannibus, B. (2020, February 6). Joe Rogan's cannabis advocacy is altruism in its purest form. Yahoo! Finance. Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/joe-rogans-cannabis-advocacy-altruism-174149792.html
Dy, K. (2022, January 31). Top 5 Joe Rogan episodes about psychedelics. Psychedelic Spotlight. Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://psychedelicspotlight.com/top-5-joe-rogan-experience-episodes-about-psychedelics/
Giuffre, L., & McHugh, S. (2022, August 4). Who is Joe Rogan, and why does Spotify love him so much? The Conversation. Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://theconversation.com/who-is-joe-rogan-and-why-does-spotify-love-him-so-much-176014
Hedegaard, E. (2020, January 24). How Joe Rogan went from UFC announcer to psychedelic warrior. Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/how-joe-rogan-went-from-ufc-announcer-to-21st-century-timothy-leary-182319/
Koepp, B. (2021, June 3). Top 5 most controversial joe rogan experience podcast episodes. Dexerto. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/top-5-most-controversial-joe-rogan-experience-podcast-episodes-1588112/
Kumar, D. (2022, May 9). Joe Rogan's submission of a childhood story about his mother will leave you jawed. EssentiallySports. Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-joe-rogans-submission-of-a-childhood-story-about-his-mother-will-leave-you-jawed/
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12/4/2022 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 1 second
The Pilgrims - Thanksgiving Reboot!
The Pilgrims and the Indians laid the groundwork for one of America’s favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower, weird hats with buckles, and of course, the big feast, painted a picture of harmony and unity between the new settlers and the natives. But what was this scene really like? Was the New World the first choice for the Pilgrims? Did the Pilgrims live up to their end of the bargain to the people that financially backed their voyage? Fill that paper plate full of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and enjoy this Thanksgiving episode of AHC Podcast.
Music credit:
https://audionautix.com/">Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Citations:
Cain, Á. (2017, November 20). The true story behind Thanksgiving is a bloody struggle that decimated the population and ended with a head on a stick. Retrieved November 21, 2020, from https://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-thanksgiving-2017-11
Cepeda, E. (2015, November 26). The real story of the Pilgrims. Retrieved November 21, 2020, from https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/opinion/2015/11/22/real-story-pilgrims/76174926/
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Whittemore, K. (2014, December 27). Pilgrims, revisited - The Boston Globe. Retrieved November 21, 2020, from https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2014/11/22/seven-books-pilgrims/YfWUq0g4dAvG3GgogY77jJ/story.html
11/20/2022 • 55 minutes, 21 seconds
John Wayne
There aren’t many things more American than baseball, apple pie, and John Wayne. Wayne lived in a time where movie stars were revered, almost as mythical figures, and due to lack of social media, 24/7 coverage, and the good ‘ole boy system. He dodged the cancel culture by multiple decades, but as the internet has shown, you can’t hide forever. What could “The Duke” have done to bring him to our courtroom? Was he a real American hero, or was there a lot more to his war-time story? We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Wild West by ZitronSound http://bit.ly/2nXGy9W
Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/wTm-WFM0v-g
Creative Commons — CC BY-ND 3.0 https://goo.gl/QHshNa
Song shortened to fit intro time
Citations:
Dowell, P. (1995, September 25). John Wayne, Man and Myth. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/reviews/wayne.htm?itid=lk_inline_manual_26
Frankel, G. (2014, April 4). 'John Wayne: The life and legend' by Scott Eyman. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/john-wayne-the-life-and-legend-by-scott-eyman/2014/04/04/f3cc6dc2-af84-11e3-9627-c65021d6d572_story.html
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Najib, S. (2022, September 15). Sacheen Littlefeather says 1973 John Wayne Incident was 'most violent moment' in Oscars history . Peoplemag. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://people.com/movies/sacheen-littlefeather-says-1973-john-wayne-incident-was-most-violent-moment-in-oscars-history/
Rosenberg, E. (2019, February 20). 'I believe in White Supremacy': John Wayne's notorious 1971 Playboy interview goes viral on Twitter. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/02/20/i-believe-white-supremacy-john-waynes-notorious-playboy-interview-goes-viral-twitter/
Salmon, C. (2019, February 20). Should we be surprised by John Wayne's racist and homophobic views? The Guardian. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/20/john-wayne-racist-homophobic-views-1971-playboy-interview
Stilwell, B. (2020, October 30). This is what happened when a newspaper called John Wayne a 'fraud'. We Are The Mighty. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-culture/john-wayne-invades-harvard/
Trickey, E. (2021, January 15). Long before QAnon, Ronald Reagan and the GOP purged John Birch extremists from the Party. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/01/15/john-birch-society-qanon-reagan-republicans-goldwater/
Walsh, N. P. (2003, August 1). Book tells how John Wayne survived Soviet assassination. The Guardian. Retrieved November 5, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/01/film.russia
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11/6/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
OJ Simpson
It’s a story told countless times – star athlete has a great career, wins over the hearts of countless fans with incredible performances, and when it’s time to hang it up, they ride off into the sunset. Until they pop up in the news a few years later for something like a DUI arrest, or a good ‘ole fashioned assault charge. You see the mugshot and cringe, only remembering the glory days and what it had become. The show subject of this episode not only told that tale, but has taken that story to a whole new level. OJ Simpson stamped the history books of American culture when he led police on that low speed chase in the white Bronco that was watched by almost 100 million people. But that wasn’t the incident that put him behind bars. The wild and crazy tale of one of America’s athletic heroes has been told many times, so we’ll give it our best shot in this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
A&E Networks Television. (2021, May 27). O.J. Simpson. Biography.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/oj-simpson
Encyclopedia.com. (2022, October 22). ." bowling, beatniks, and Bell-bottoms: Pop culture of 20th-century America. . encyclopedia.com. 20 Oct. 2022 . Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/culture-magazines/simpson-o-j-1947#:~:text=Orenthal%20James%20Simpson%20grew%20up,for%20the%20next%20three%20years
Frost, N. (2018, June 15). O.J. Simpson's getaway car: What happened to the white Ford Bronco? History.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.history.com/news/oj-simpson-white-bronco-chase-where-now
Nakashima, R. (2007, September 17). Apparent tape released of O.J. in Vegas. USA today. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-16-3123706429_x.htm
NBC4 Washington. (2009, April 6). Family friend says stress killed O.J.'s sister. NBC4 Washington. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.nbcwashington.com/local/family-says-stress-killed-oj-sister/1888646/
Poletti, J. (2022, July 29). The story of O.J. Simpson's gay father. Medium. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://medium.com/queertheory/the-story-of-o-j-simpsons-gay-father-4156d4e68d6e
Posnanski, J. (2016, March 9). Chasing 2,000 in '73. NBC SportsWorld. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/oj-simpson-2000-yards/
Schwartz, L. (n.d.). Before trial, Simpson charmed America. ESPN. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016472.html
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, October 21). O. J. Simpson. Wikipedia. Retrieved October 22, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson
10/23/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Hilaria Baldwin
We’ve covered multiple adult liars over the years in our courtroom, but this show’s subject just may take the cake. It’s one thing to tell a little white lie that hurts no one, but to completely create a new personality for yourself, accent and all, is just weird. Hilaria Baldwin apparently has done just that, and it appears as though she’s going to pull it off. What would you do if your best friend just started talking with an accent one day? Besides wondering if they smell burnt hair and may be having a stroke, most will quickly shut that down or find a new friend. How did she go from New Englander to Spanish hottie? Does she have family in Spain, or is it just a cool place to visit? And we gotta know, what is it like to be married to a Baldwin brother? We’ll dive into all this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Callahan, M. (2020, December 29). It's not just her name, Hilaria Baldwin's entire life is a fake. New York Post. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://nypost.com/2020/12/28/its-not-just-her-name-hilaria-baldwins-entire-life-is-a-fake/
Lewis, H. (2022, January 12). The identity hoaxers. The Atlantic. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2021/03/krug-carrillo-dolezal-social-munchausen-syndrome/618289/
Renfro, K. (2020, December 30). A complete timeline of Hilaria Baldwin's contradictory and misleading public life, and how it all blew up. Insider. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://www.insider.com/hilaria-baldwin-spanish-controversy-public-life-timeline-2020-12#may-2014-the-times-profiles-baldwin-a-couple-of-weeks-later-and-repeats-the-mention-of-boston-and-spain-18
Rosman, K. (2020, December 30). The hilaria baldwin story: 'I'm living my life'. The New York Times. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/style/hilaria-baldwin-interview.html
Ross, M. (2021, February 4). Salma Hayek admits being 'fooled' by Hilaria Baldwin's 'extreme' spanish act. The Mercury News. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/03/salma-hayek-admits-being-fooled-by-hilaria-baldwins-extreme-spanish-act/
Weisenstein, K. (2020, December 29). Why did Hilaria Baldwin fake her identity? 2 psychologists attempt to explain. Mic. Retrieved October 8, 2022, from https://www.mic.com/p/why-did-hilaria-baldwin-fake-her-identity-2-psychologists-attempt-to-explain-52995736
10/9/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Andrew Tate
Everyone’s life leads itself down a different path. If we look back at some of the decisions we’ve made along the way, it seems as though we all play our own game of Choose Your Own Adventure. The subject of today’s show had so many different options after a successful career, the possibilities seemed endless. While the route taken may have led to fortune and fame, Andrew Tate’s stint as America’s Bad Boy may be coming to an end sooner than he had anticipated. How did this guy become the most searched person on the internet over the summer? Why are Karen’s around the world uniting to cancel the former kickboxer? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Andrew “Cobra” Tate episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
As.com. (2022, August 20). 5 most controversial things said by Andrew Tate. Diario AS. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://en.as.com/latest_news/5-most-controversial-things-said-by-andrew-tate-n-2/
Botfield, L. (2022, August 5). A timeline of every single messed up thing Andrew Tate has done to date. UK. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://thetab.com/uk/2022/07/20/andrew-tate-tittok-sexist-controversy-explainer-262287
Floate, C. (2022, September 3). Hustlers University Review (HU 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0) - is it legit or a scam? Charles Floate. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://www.charlesfloate.com/hustlers-university
Langridge, M. (2022, August 23). Who is Andrew Tate? the most hated man on the internet. DMARGE. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://www.dmarge.com/who-is-andrew-tate
Santiago, E. (2022, August 27). Is Andrew Tate’s permanent ban from social media a violation of the First Amendment? Charlotteobserver.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/
Scully, E. (2022, March 19). Brothers make millions using webcam girls to sell 'sob' stories to desperate men. mirror. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brothers-make-millions-using-webcam-26508739
Sidekick Boxing. (2022, August 31). The life of kickboxer Andrew Tate (by Tate himself). Sidekick Boxing. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://sidekickboxing.co.uk/the-life-of-andrew-king-cobra-tate/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, September 12). Emory Tate. Wikipedia. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emory_Tate
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, September 24). Andrew Tate. Wikipedia. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Tate
Wong, W. (2022, September 1). Josh Richards compares Andrew Tate's comments to female creators saying 'men are trash'. NBCNews.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022, from https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/josh-richards-compares-andrew-tates-comments-female-creators-saying-me-rcna45901
9/25/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Andrew Jackson
It’s 2022, and as a society we are in full swing to “cancel” many historical figures. There is a lot of merit to most, some could be viewed as questionable, but it hasn’t been a good run lately for some of the folks we read about in our history books. This episode’s subject is no different, the slave-owning, face of the twenty himself, Andrew Jackson. Depending on which side of the aisle you sat on, you either held him in high regard, or wanted to see him held high and dropped on his head. But was Jackson as evil a dude as he’s been made out to be? Were you safe to leave him alone with your girlfriend? And who decided that haircut was a good idea? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Andrew Jackson episode of AHC Podcast.
Citations:
The attempt to kill "king andrew". U.S. Senate: The Attempt to Kill "King Andrew". (2020, January 14). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Attempt_to_kill_King_Andrew.htm
Blakemore, E. (2018, April 30). Why Andrew Jackson's legacy is so controversial. History.com. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.history.com/news/andrew-jackson-presidency-controversial-legacy
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Andrew Jackson. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Jackson
Hopkins, C. (2019, August 1). The enslaved household of president Andrew Jackson. WHHA (en-US). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.whitehousehistory.org/slavery-in-the-andrew-jackson-white-house#:~:text=He%20ordered%20harsh%2C%20even%20brutal,the%20next%20time%20she%20misbehaved.
Magazine, S. (2017, March 14). The attempted assassination of Andrew Jackson. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/attempted-assassination-andrew-jackson-180962526/
Matthews, D. (2016, April 20). Andrew Jackson was a slaver, ethnic cleanser, and tyrant. he deserves no place on our money. Vox. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.vox.com/2016/4/20/11469514/andrew-jackson-indian-removal
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, September 7). Andrew Jackson. Wikipedia. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson
9/11/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Pablo Escobar
Paul Revere and the Ride, Henry Ford and the assembly line, Lee Harvey Oswald and JFK, Monica Lewinsky and cigars…. All famous names in history and the automatic associations we have with them when we bring up their name in thought or conversation. Now the subject or today’s show, Pablo Escobar, whoop, yep, there it is – cocaine, is definitely another one of those names. Pablo came from nothing in the streets of Medellin, to become the head of one of the largest drug cartels in the world. In his prime, he was in the top 10 list of Forbes most wealthy people in the world and responsible for about 80% of the cocaine in the United States. But as most would suspect, things did not end well. But was all the violence around the cartel at the hands of Pablo? Was he the one ordering the murders of cops and competition, or was this a plan by his employees? How much money can a rat eat in one year? We’ll dive into this and much more in the Pablo Escobar episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Music For Every Occasion
Upbeat Latin Music No Copyright
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Citations:
A&E Networks Television. (2019, August 29). Pablo Escobar. Biography.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/pablo-escobar
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Pablo Escobar. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pablo-Escobar
Garcia, M. I. (2000, January 20). Trade-colombia: Government declares war on smuggling. Inter Press Service. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.ipsnews.net/2000/01/trade-colombia-government-declares-war-on-smuggling/
Minster, C. (2019, May 13). Biography of Pablo Escobar, Colombian drug kingpin. ThoughtCo. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-pablo-escobar-2136126
Pablo Escobar - evil kingpin or Robin Hood? Crime+Investigation UK. (n.d.). Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/pablo-escobar-evil-kingpin-or-robin-hood
Pablo Escobar. Crime Museum. (2021, June 17). Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/drugs/pablo-escobar/
Sargent, R. (2022, August 25). The worst things pablo escobar ever did and how they impacted his legacy. Ranker. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-things-pablo-escobar-ever-did/ryan-sargent
What are some examples of atrocities committed by Pablo Escobar? Quora. (n.d.). Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-atrocities-committed-by-Pablo-Escobar
Who was Pablo Escobar? everything you need to know. Facts, Childhood, Family Life, Crimes. (n.d.). Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/pablo-escobar-6711.php
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, August 26). Pablo Escobar. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 27, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Escobar
8/28/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
Rudy Giuliani
America is a beautiful place of second chances and limitless opportunity. It’s also a place that will point and laugh as you publicly fall from grace and will talk trash about you the whole way down. That brings us to the subject of today’s show, Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani started at the bottom and worked his way to some of the most prestigious offices within the legal system of New York City, eventually becoming mayor. Rudy was the darling of New York, people admired his work and it seemed he could do no wrong. But over time, Rudy faded from the spotlight as most politicians do… until he reappeared, with crazy eyes, melting hair, and lots to say. As Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Giuliani was at the forefront of the 2020 election and the aftermath. Was there one certain event that took Giuliani from public darling to the butt of jokes? Was that really his fake hair melting? Who set up that infamous press conference at the Four Seasons Landscaping Company? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the Rudy Giuliani episode of AHC Podcast.
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Citations:
Bromwich, J. E. (2020, November 19). Whatever it is, it's probably not hair dye. The New York Times. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/style/rudy-giuliani-hair.html
Bump, P. (2021, April 28). Analysis | A timeline of Giuliani's dubious interactions with the Trump administration. The Washington Post. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/28/timeline-giulianis-dubious-interactions-with-trump-administration
Kruse, M., White, J. B., Sitrin, C., Gerstein, J., Sutton, S., & Mahoney, B. (2019, October 18). Friends with benefits: Donald and Rudy's long, strange partnership. POLITICO Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/10/18/trump-giuliani-ukraine-lawyer-new-york-history-friendship-229857/
Lahut, J. (2020, December 4). Michigan State Representative confirms Rudy Giuliani farted during an election hearing. Business Insider. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.businessinsider.com/rudy-giuliani-fart-on-camera-confirmed-by-michigan-state-representative-2020-12
Mitchell, T. (2020, December 7). The rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani. ICON. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://icon.ink/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-rudy-giuliani/
Roane, K. R. (2006, August 24). Myths of a 9/11 hero, debunked. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-aug-22-et-book22-story.html
Shoard, C. (2020, October 21). Rudy Giuliani faces questions after compromising scene in New Borat Film. The Guardian. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/21/rudy-giuliani-faces-questions-after-compromising-scene-in-new-borat-film
Taseer, A. (2021, August 5). How Rudy Giuliani went from 9/11's hallowed mayor to 2021's Haunted ghoul. Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/08/how-rudy-giuliani-went-from-911s-hallowed-mayor-to-2021s-haunted-ghoul
Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, June 3). Rudy Giuliani: Urban legend. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Giuliani:_Urban_Legend
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, August 5). Legalized abortion and crime effect. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalized_abortion_and_crime_effect
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, August 6). François Duvalier. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Duvalier
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 26). Rudy Giuliani. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 13, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Giuliani
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8/14/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes
Fred Durst
At one point or another, everyone has an encounter with a “cool guy”. You know who I’m talking about – over the top laughter, outlandish clothing, the center of attention always… yeah, that guy. Fred Durst was the epitome of the cool guy in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. He and his band, Limp Bizkit, were the hottest thing in music for about a 4-year stretch, until the sheen seemed to wear off. In fairly short order, Durst began to be the butt of jokes, Limp Bizkit went on hiatus, and it all kinda came to an end. But was the character we all got to know as Fred Durst, really the person Fred Durst? If he knew how to build a brand, capitalize on everything he could, knowing it wouldn’t last forever, would you still think he’s a d-bag? Let’s rip into it with a f*n chainsaw in the Limp Bizkit episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Psycho Nu Metal Loop Remastered -- Loop 23-A -- Royalty Free Music Metal/Rock
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Citations:
Bezer, T. (2016, October 17). Fred Durst: "there was always a lot of pain in my life". loudersound. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.loudersound.com/features/fred-durst-the-limping-man
Botnar, K. (2020, April 8). Limp Bizkit rocker Fred Durst and his family. here is all you need to know. BHW. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://bodyheightweight.com/fred-durst-family/
Devenish, C. (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's.
Fred Durst Biography. OurBiography. (2021, October 30). Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.ourbiography.com/fred-durst/
Kaufman, G. (1999, July 13). Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst arrested for allegedly kicking security guard. MTV. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.mtv.com/news/515876/limp-bizkits-fred-durst-arrested-for-allegedly-kicking-security-guard/
Kohn, D. (2020, April 24). Eddie Van Halen pulled a gun on Fred Durst in the early 2000s. SPIN. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.spin.com/2020/04/eddie-van-halen-pulled-a-gun-on-fred-durst-in-the-early-2000s/
Law, S. (2021, June 22). Limp Bizkit: How significant other saw the nu-metal anti-heroes take over the world. Kerrang! Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.kerrang.com/limp-bizkit-how-significant-other-saw-the-nu-metal-anti-heroes-take-over-the-world
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Pauly, A. (2022, January 10). Attention: Fred Durst of limp bizkit is alive and well. Highsnobiety. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/robert-fred-durst-dead/
Staff, T. M. Z. (2022, March 8). Fred Durst victim in $3000 theft, cops track down his stuff and suspect. TMZ. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/08/fred-durst-yard-theft-thousands-stolen-arrest-felony/
Thomas, M. (2021, September 5). Limp Bizkit fans don't know Fred Durst committed this serious crime. TheThings. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.thethings.com/limp-bizkit-fred-durst-assault-dui/
Walker, J. J. (2020, May 21). Fred Durst's 13 weirdest moments. Kerrang! Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://www.kerrang.com/fred-dursts-13-weirdest-moments
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 27). Fred Durst. Wikipedia. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Durst
Суконнова, А. (2019, September 13). Fred Durst. en.24smi.org. Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://en.24smi.org/celebrity/102212-fred-durst.html#tableofcontents1
7/31/2022 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 20 seconds
Shia LaBeouf
Being a star in Hollywood, if you like to go out and have a good time, there is no doubt you’ll always have eyes on you. The media and fan base will forgive most drunken, stupid behavior, such as yelling at people in a Walgreens on your birthday, or smoking inside and raising general hell at a show at Studio 54. But, when the accusations become more serious and of the physical nature, it can sometimes spell the beginning of the end for some careers. Shia LaBeouf has had many starring roles on the big screen, but over the years his reputation has taking a little bit of a beating for behavior that you know if going to make the tabloids. But what is to blame for Shia’s antics? Is it all even true? Find this out and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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https://fayzededm.bandcamp.com/
https://www.twine.fm/FayZedEDM
https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldwideBeats
Citations:
Bruner, R. (2018, May 15). A brief timeline of Shia labeouf's weirdest shenanigans. Time. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://time.com/4503609/shia-labeouf-weird-behavior-timeline/
Dillon, N. (2022, May 3). FKA Twigs cites 'gaslighting,' gets trial date in Shia labeouf sex battery case. Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fka-twigs-trial-date-shia-labeouf-sex-battery-case-1346308/
Maloney, A. (2020, December 14). Abusive dad & hearing mum's rape led child star Shia LaBeouf to self-destruct. The US Sun. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/1971295/shia-labeoufs-childhood-abusive-dad-mums-rape/#:~:text=But%20his%20childhood%20was%20rocked,told%20Interview%20magazine%20in%202014.
Sarkisian, J., & Ntim, Z. (2020, December 15). A complete timeline of Shia labeouf's most controversial moments from the past 13 years. Insider. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://www.insider.com/shia-labeouf-most-controversial-moments-timeline
Wagmeister, E. (2020, December 24). Inside Shia LaBeouf's career meltdown after Sexual Battery lawsuit. Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://variety.com/2020/film/news/shia-labeouf-career-abuse-allegations-1234874581/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 15). Shia LaBeouf. Wikipedia. Retrieved July 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_LaBeouf
7/17/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Hulk Hogan
The 80’s and 90’s were some wild times in the professional wrestling world, and let me tell you something brother, the subject of today’s show was right in the middle of it. Hulk Hogan was the face of the WWE during it’s meteoric rise and has continued to stay in the spotlight 30 years later. With that one of a kind haircut, that super cool mustache, and that permanently tanned, leather skin, the Hulkster’s image and personality are easy to like, but there have been some stories that have come up over the years that test the immortality of the Real American intro man. Is it true that the Hulkster stepped on people on his way to the top? Do you need to keep an eye on your wife if he’s your buddy? Or is he perhaps misunderstood, after living in the crazy world of pro wrestling for so long, that he’s making his way back to normality? We’ll dive into these questions and more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Song: RocknStock - One More Time
Music provided by RocknStock.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/2dn7Wnxf1k0
Citations:
Grimes, A. C. (2021, September 2). The untold truth of Hulk Hogan. Grunge.com. Retrieved July 2, 2022, from https://www.grunge.com/149118/the-untold-truth-of-hulk-hogan/
Hulk Hogan [2022 update]: Early life, family & net worth. Players Bio. (2022, March 1). Retrieved July 2, 2022, from https://playersbio.com/hulk-hogan/
Myrick, J. A. (2019, January 17). 14 untold stories of Hulk Hogan (and 10 pics on the road he didn't want taken). TheTravel. Retrieved July 2, 2022, from https://www.thetravel.com/hulk-hogan-on-the-road-untold-stories/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, June 29). Hulk Hogan. Wikipedia. Retrieved July 2, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan
YouTube. (2020, September 4). Hulk Hogan A&E biography 2000. YouTube. Retrieved July 2, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRPYaoMNZTM
7/3/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 54 seconds
L. Ron Hubbard
It’s not too often a new, major religion is created and develops a strong, devout member base. The leader must be strong and the story or basis of the religion believable, right? Well…
One of the more interesting and documented stories of religious leaders is from the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard. The tale of Hubbard’s life is one that involves multiple twists and turns, failures and victories, and some stories that may leave you questioning what to believe. Grab your audit cans and get ready for the L. Ron Hubbard episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Punch Deck - Conflicting Ideas
[ROCK NO COPIRYGHT, COSMIC CHILL] GUITAR BEAT [FREE USE MUSIC]
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3M9CX5HWSw25k5QL3FkDEA
Citations:
Crowley, M. (2005, July 15). The founder of scientology's fascinating life story. Slate Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2005/07/the-founder-of-scientology-s-fascinating-life-story.html
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). L. Ron Hubbard. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/L-Ron-Hubbard
Harrison, K. (2008, June 3). L. Ron Hubbard's 5 most impressive lies (besides scientology). Cracked.com. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://www.cracked.com/article_16337_l.-ron-hubbards-5-most-impressive-lies-besides-scientology.html
Kuroski, J. (2019, July 24). Your past life as a clam and 4 other things Scientologists actually believe. All That's Interesting. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/scientology-beliefs
Ortega, T. (2016, June 3). 25 of the biggest lies told by L. Ron Hubbard and the church of... The Underground Bunker. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://tonyortega.org/2015/04/07/25-of-the-biggest-lies-told-by-l-ron-hubbard-and-the-church-of-scientology/
Villines, Z. (2018, April 27). Delusions of grandeur: Types and symptoms. Medical News Today. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321649
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, April 21). Operation snow white. Wikipedia. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Snow_White
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, June 9). Early life of L. Ron Hubbard. Wikipedia. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_life_of_L._Ron_Hubbard
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, June 9). L. Ron Hubbard. Wikipedia. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Ron_Hubbard
6/19/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 58 seconds
Mike Tyson
Professional fighters have a propensity to live very interesting lives outside the ring. Think about it, they are performing one of the most primal, basic, human acts, but yet, because they the best in the world at getting the best of someone in a physical altercation, they are rewarded like kings as young adults. Fast cars, multiple houses, paying all the bills for an entourage of people, and gold chains that would make Mr. T jealous, it’s easy to see how some of these young fighters go broke. But, it’s much harder to understand how someone with a legendary status in boxing, today’s show subject, Mike Tyson, could wind up as another story of an athlete gone broke. We’ve all heard the stories about the former “baddest man on the planet”, from his insane knockouts to insane antics both inside and outside the ring. It’s landed him in jail a couple times, cost him multiple marriages, and seen his boxing career come to an end, but he’s still a relevant name after 35 years since his career began. What could have been the catalyst to some of the issues we would see down the road in his life? Was he truly guilty for all the things he has been accused of? Did he really want to eat people’s children? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Title: Groove Tube - Audio Hertz / Beat Trap (No Copyright Music)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/93cvQGQv-OQ
Genre Music: Beat Trap Song 2021 - Crossfit - Workout - Gym - Training - Motivational - Exercise -
Total Body - Boxe - Kickboxing - Boxing - Pugilato - Arti Marziali Miste - Karate - Muay Thai -
Motivation - Sport - Fitness - Music 2021
Citations:
Cancian, D. (2021, June 2). The true story of Mike Tyson's 1992 rape conviction. Newsweek. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.newsweek.com/mike-tyson-sexual-assault-rape-conviction-1992-1596437
Crofts, I. (2021, September 20). Mike Tyson, aged 12, used to beat up children his own age & then fight their fathers as well. GiveMeSport. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.givemesport.com/1755607-mike-tyson-details-his-rough-childhood-that-included-fighting-children-their-fathers
Daxton, C. (2022, May 2). Mike Tyson Childhood Story Plus Untold biography facts. Childhood Biography -. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://childhoodbiography.com/mike-tyson-childhood-story-plus-untold-biography-facts/
Figg, J. (2022, May 3). Mike Tyson has another run-in with fan just weeks after Plane Fight. The US Sun. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5249839/mike-tyson-fan-boxing-passenger-plane/
Head, J. (2017, October 3). Mike Tyson: His childhood and early boxing years. Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/523260-boxing-mike-tyson-and-the-early-years
Lw. (2022, February 21). Mike Tyson on his mother's death: "it was one of the best things that ever happened to me". MARCA. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2022/02/21/62140145268e3e31748b45cb.html
Thomas, M. (2020, June 13). Who was Cus D'Amato and why did Mike Tyson respect him so much? Sportscasting. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/who-was-cus-damato-and-why-did-mike-tyson-respect-him-so-much/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, June 1). Mike Tyson. Wikipedia. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, May 11). Cus D'Amato. Wikipedia. Retrieved June 4, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cus_D%27Amato
6/5/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 10 seconds
Is Bigfoot Real? Free Conspiracy Court Episode!
The feedback we've gotten from Conspiracy Court has been, well, freakin awesome! We wanted to give all our listeners a little taste of the goods with a free episode of Conspiracy Court. Come join the club at www.patreon.com/ahcpodcast to get all the Conspiracy Court shows, stickers and swag, shout outs, voting power for future shows and more!
Since the dawn of time, civilizations have had stories of mythical and other non-human creatures passed down over generations. As time evolved, many of these stories became quite believable and found their way into popular culture. The most famous of these characters is in the courtroom today as we ask the question, is Bigfoot real? Over the past 100 years or so, Bigfoot sightings have been frequent and fairly consistent. Organizations have dedicated lots of time and resources to prove the notion that what most perceive as a hoax, is in fact, very real. But why have we never found a Bigfoot body? Why don't we find their bones like we do other animals that die? Was Harry and the Henderson's based on a true story? We'll dive in to this and much more on this episode of Conspiracy Court.
5/22/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Ron Jeremy
I guess dreams can come true. If you ask any 20-year-old dude what their dream job would be, odds are, porn star would be near the top. The adult film industry has graced us with some stars that have reached pop culture status, but probably none more famous than today’s show subject, Ron Jeremy. “The Hedgehog” has starred in over 2000 adult films and even made his way into movies and TV shows. On the surface he seems to be likeable, funny, ugly, and not afraid to poke a little fun at himself. But recent developments have shown a different light on the “Super Hornio Brothers” star. If you get paid all day to have sex, would you have to have to take advantage of more vulnerable targets to get your kicks? How much sex does one person have to have to be satisfied? We’ll dive into this and much more on the Ron Jeremy, and quite fitting, 69th episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Dar Golan
Sixties 60's music (free to use)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_cMGH7-XTU
Citations:
Dickson, E. J. (2021, September 4). 'I was just shocked and frozen': Alleged sexual assault victims reveal chilling details about Ron Jeremy. Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ron-jeremy-sexual-assault-grand-jury-1220497/
Dillon, N. (2022, April 1). Ron Jeremy 'incoherent' at courthouse, rape case suspended for Mental Health Exam. Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ron-jeremy-rape-case-suspended-mental-health-exam-1322934/
Hart, J. (2007). The Village Voice. Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://web.archive.org/web/20071225092624/http://www.villagevoice.com/livoice/9934%2Cexit_zero%2C7867%2C0.html
McDonald, S. (2020, August 31). Ron Jeremy accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl among 20 new allegations. Newsweek. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.newsweek.com/ron-jeremy-accused-sexually-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-among-20-new-allegations-1528806
Parry, R. (2021, September 5). Photos of ex-porn star Ron Jeremy's filthy hollywood apartment. Daily Mail Online. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8640399/Photos-inside-former-porn-star-Ron-Jeremys-filthy-cockroach-infested-Hollywood-apartment.html
Ravo, N. (2011, September 25). Media Circus: My dinner with Ron. Salon. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://www.salon.com/1997/04/02/media_113/
Sachs, A. (2008, August 26). Ron Jeremy: My life as a porn star. Time. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1836153,00.html
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, April 21). Ron Jeremy. Wikipedia. Retrieved May 7, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Jeremy
5/8/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Oprah Winfrey
The one-name celebrity club is a difficult thing to achieve. Voltaire, Pele, Bono, Snoopy… the level of global fame you have to accomplish to get to the one-name club is limited to very few. Oprah Winfrey, or as most call her, Oprah, rose from a troubled childhood to become one of the world’s most well-known celebrities. Her charity work and good deeds have helped hundreds, if not thousands of people. But does no good deed go unpunished? Have Oprah’s charities actually hurt people, instead of help them? Did she really dodge being a potential crack head? We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
Title: Fridaze - Lauren Duski / Inspiring Vlog (No Copyright Music)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/P2UEIU3PCSs
Genre Music: Inspiring Vlog - Dance - Inspiration - Inspirational - Travel - Summer - Calm - Relax
Citations:
Andaloro, A. (2021, March 3). The tragic story of Oprah's childhood - the list. TheList.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.thelist.com/346339/the-tragic-story-of-oprahs-childhood/
Majaski, C. (n.d.). Charities of Oprah Winfrey. LoveToKnow. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://charity.lovetoknow.com/Charities_of_Oprah_Winfrey#:~:text=A%20significant%20portion%20of%20her,Leadership%20Academy%20in%20South%20Africa.
New York Post. (2010, April 17). Mississippi vet claims he's Oprah's dad. New York Post. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/call_me_daddy_oprah_JilciQyKp7Pb1TQhw1c23K
Nilles, B. (2020, January 29). 66 fascinating facts about Oprah Winfrey. E! Online. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.eonline.com/news/1009343/65-fascinating-facts-about-oprah-winfrey
Selk, A. (2021, November 25). Analysis | oprah might run for president. we did the opposition research for you. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/09/oprah-might-run-for-president-we-did-the-opposition-research-for-you/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, April 14). Oprah Winfrey. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey
4/24/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Mel Gibson
We have all wished that our favorite characters in movies or shows was a real person. I mean, who wouldn’t want to sit down to a plate of pasta and a glass of cabernet with Tony Soprano? But as the saying goes, sometimes you don’t want to meet your heroes. Mel Gibson has been making some of the biggest movies in the world for the last 30 plus years. He’s played some characters that you would want to hang out with, but from what we’ve seen over the past few years, not sure you would want to hang out with the man himself. But is it fair to judge someone’s career and life over a couple bad interactions? Or does the truth of what he really thinks seem to come out after a few too many cocktails? We’ll dive into these questions and more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Hidden Past Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Main Playlists:
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World Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPe...
Moods: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPe...
Citations:
Biskind, P. (2011, February 23). The Rude Warrior. Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2011/03/mel-gibson-201103
Gillan, A. (2006, July 31). Mel Gibson apologizes for anti-semitic abuse. The Guardian. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/jul/31/arts.usa
Hall, D. (2020, June 25). Mel Gibson: String of shocking incidents that sank his career. News.com.au. Retrieved April 10, 2022, from https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrities-gone-bad/mel-gibson-string-of-shocking-incidents-that-sank-his-career/news-story/4db8922bc01564e0c87693260fc67d58
Malina, J. (2021, December 2). Cancel Mel Gibson. The Atlantic. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/12/mel-gibson-anti-semitism/620873/
Nolan, E. (2020, June 23). All the times Mel Gibson has been accused of Anti-Semitism and racism. Newsweek. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.newsweek.com/mel-gibson-anti-semitism-racism-accusations-1512808
O'Connor, M. (2010, July 8). All the terrible things Mel Gibson has said on the record. Gawker. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.gawker.com/5582644/all-the-terrible-things-mel-gibson-has-said-on-the-record
Staff, S. (2011, September 25). Mel Gibson Tapes: The complete transcript. Salon. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.salon.com/2010/07/16/mel_gibson_tapes_complete_transcript/
Wagmeister, E. (2020, July 2). How does Mel Gibson still have a career? Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://variety.com/2020/film/news/mel-gibson-controversies-career-1234696080/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, April 4). Mel Gibson. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Gibson
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, March 10). Hutton Gibson. Wikipedia. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutton_Gibson
4/10/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Vladimir Putin
He’s one of the most recognized people in the world and perhaps for all the wrong reasons. Vladimir Putin rose through the ranks of the KGB during the Soviet era, and then quickly shot up the ladder of the Russian government to become its President. He’s currently invading neighboring country, Ukraine, and the world seems to have had about enough of his crap. Putin has never been cast as an angel, but with his record of humanitarian issues, corruption, and power-hungry decisions, he seems to be fitting the bill quite nicely as a devil. What could have happened in his life to cause him to turn out the way he has? What could be at the root of his desire to punish those who don’t see eye to eye with him? We’ll dive into this and much more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Music Credits:
Dar Golan
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Citations:
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Dowling, T. (2020, March 23). Putin: A russian spy story review – 'schoolyard thug' who became an unstoppable leader. Putin: A Russian Spy Story review – 'schoolyard thug' who became an unstoppable leader. Retrieved March 26, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/23/putin-a-russian-spy-story-review-schoolyard-thug-who-became-an-unstoppable-leader
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3/27/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 46 seconds
Michael Jordan
To be the greatest of all time at anything requires hard work, dedication, and usually a little bit of luck. But keep in mind, not every GOAT is sports related. Technically, there is a greatest TV watcher of all time… But the subject of today’s show is no couch potato. He’s been on the cover of magazines, cereal boxes, and posters hanging on the wall of most guys who grew up in the 90’s – the one and only, his Airness, Michael Jordan. Jordan changed the landscape of the NBA once he got in the league. Winning world championships, slam dunk contests, and generally making the competition look like amateurs when he was in his prime. But the stories that have come to light over the years don’t paint a picture of Jordan being the best teammate. He defended his position in the recent documentary, The Last Dance, but did we hear all the stories? What could MJ have done to land him in the courtroom today? Come fly with me as we roll through the Michael Jordan episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credits:
Title: Finally The Sun - Audio Hertz / Crossfit 2021 (No Copyright Music)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/bdf82dDHn_4
Genre Music: Trap - Gym - Workout - Sport - Exercise at Home - Gaming
Citations:
Dougherty, J. (2021, March 27). Michael Jordan once turned down $7 million to play just 1 round of golf with a fan. Sportscasting. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/michael-jordan-turned-down-7-million-golf-fan/
Dougherty, J. (2021, March 29). How many siblings does Michael Jordan have? Sportscasting. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.sportscasting.com/michael-jordan-siblings/
Grove, R. D. (2020, June 24). 10 Michael Jordan stories you probably won't see in ESPN's 'the last dance' documentary. Okayplayer. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/michael-jordan-documentary-espn-the-last-dance-stories.html
Isaacson, M. (2009, September 9). Portrait of a legend. ESPN. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.espn.com/chicago/columns/story?columnist=isaacson_melissa&id=4457017
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Padecky, B. (2020, May 29). Padecky: 'the last dance' portrays Michael Jordan as a jerk, but would any of us have acted differently? Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/padecky-the-last-dance-portrays-michael-jordan-as-jerk-would-any-of-us/
Quinn May 20, S. (2020, May 20). Best Michael Jordan stories that didn't make 'the last dance', from elite trash-talking to Knicks' huge offer. CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/best-michael-jordan-stories-that-didnt-make-the-last-dance-from-elite-trash-talking-to-knicks-huge-offer/
Reilly, D. (2020, May 15). 14 amazing tales of Michael Jordan being a hypercompetitive weirdo. Vulture. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/michael-jordan-stories-rumors-cheating-trash-talk.html
Toole, C. (2020, April 18). 23 stories that prove Michael Jordan is the most ruthlessly competitive athlete of all time. BroBible. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://brobible.com/sports/article/best-michael-jordan-stories/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, March 6). Michael Jordan. Wikipedia. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan
WP Company. (1993, June 4). New Book alleges Jordan lost $1.25 million on golf wagers. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/06/04/new-book-alleges-jordan-lost-125-million-on-golf-wagers/c7642cbc-c4dc-48a4-923c-a7df3358cca5/
Wu, J. (2017, October 3). Top 10 instances of Michael Jordan being just plain mean. Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 12, 2022, from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1943095-top-10-stories-of-michael-jordan-being-the-greatest-jerk-of-all-time
3/13/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Dan Bilzerian
What makes a man a REAL man? What does a REAL man look like? For some people, the Instagram King, Dan Bilzerian is the poster-child of masculinity and REAL manliness. He’s built like a brick sh*t house, has a wicked-thick beard, plays poker for a living, has more money than Davey Crockett, and bangs models by the boatload.
But is the social media representation of Bilzerian accurate? On this latest episode, we dig in and try to find out what the real story is. And of course, we rate how much of an asshole he is.
2017, P. J. 06 okt. (2017, October 6). Instagram star Dan Bilzerian ran up to cops during the Las Vegas shooting and asked for a gun. Business Insider Nederland. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.businessinsider.nl/dan-bilzerian-gun-video-las-vegas-shooting-2017-10?international=true&r=US
Ayres, C. (2017, July 19). The truth about Dan Bilzerian. British GQ. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-truth-about-dan-bilzerian
Barns, S. (2017, January 20). Is Dan Bilzerian 'living a lie'? The Sun. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2658696/dan-bilzerian-is-living-a-lie-claims-poker-expert-who-says-the-playboys-card-skills-were-never-good-enough-to-net-him-millions/
Burnett, A. (2021, December 14). Dan Bilzerian claims he played $10million buy-in Hom... HighStakesDB. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://highstakesdb.com/news/high-stakes-reports/dan-bilzerian-claims-he-played-10million-buy-in-home-game
Did Instagram Bro Hero Dan Bilzerian get his start thanks to his father's dirty money? VICE. (n.d.). Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.vice.com/en/article/8gk84v/did-instagram-bro-hero-dan-bilzerian-get-his-start-thanks-to-his-fathers-dirty-money-827
Dykstra, J. (2020, January 6). The real reason Dan Bilzerian hated the military. Grunge.com. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.grunge.com/182112/the-real-reason-dan-bilzerian-hated-the-military/
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Janice. (2020, September 8). Has Dan Bilzerian been lying this whole time? Medium. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://medium.com/swlh/has-dan-bilzerian-been-lying-this-whole-time-479a59975826
Poisuo, P. (2019, December 27). Is Dan Bilzerian really good at Poker? Grunge.com. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.grunge.com/181027/is-dan-bilzerian-really-good-at-poker/
Roberts, C. (2020, July 13). Dan Bilzerian is a renter, and someone else pays his credit card bills: Lawsuit. Forbes. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisroberts/2020/07/09/dan-bilzerian-is-a-renter/?sh=78b0dda77df5
Was Dan Bilzerian in the military? Celeb Answers. (2021, January 18). Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://celebanswers.com/was-dan-bilzerian-in-the-military/
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2/27/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
Kid Rock
We’ve seen a number of musical artists switch genres throughout their career. Taylor Swift went from country to pop, Darius Rucker went from being Hootie to having a successful country career, and did you know Michael Bolton once opened for Ozzy Osbourne? Well, the subject of today’s show has also run the gamut of several different styles of music… Kid Rock. Starting out as a rapper, moving to rock, and now more of a country musician, Kid Rock has been killing it on stage for over 20 years. He’s not only been in the news for his talented performances, but recently, there’s been some stories that don’t paint the rocker in the best light. Is Kid Rock simply misunderstood, or are there some racist undertones in his actions? Did he really go from the trailer park to the limelight? We’ll dive into these questions and much more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Song: RocknStock - Rocking Trailer (No Copyright Music)
Music provided by RocknStock.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/kLsrNbDQEN0
Citations:
Doyle, P. (2018, June 25). 21 things you learn hanging out with Kid Rock. Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/21-things-you-learn-hanging-out-with-kid-rock-182055/
Kid Rock Biography. Musician biographies. (n.d.). Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://musicianguide.com/biographies/1608004517/Kid-Rock
Lanktree, G. (2017, September 11). Kid Rock lashes out at civil rights groups over "Old confederate flag bs". Newsweek. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://www.newsweek.com/kid-rock-attacks-charities-foul-mouthed-message-over-accusations-racism-663048
McCollum, B. (2017, January 19). Kid Rock before the fame: The Definitive Detroit Oral History. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2015/08/26/kid-rock-early-years-detroit/31193049/
Saylor, D. (2018, January 11). Proof that Kid Rock is even wilder than you thought. Ranker. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://www.ranker.com/list/wild-kid-rock-stories/donn-saylor
Staff, B. (2021, June 11). A timeline of Kid Rock's controversies. Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kid-rock-controversies-timeline-9585206/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, February 10). Kid Rock. Wikipedia. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Rock
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, February 8). Joe C. Wikipedia. Retrieved February 12, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_C.
2/13/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Steve Jobs
Think Different. That seems to be the secret sauce for many of the ultra-successful. Just like that Big Mac sauce that we all love, but will never admit to, the recipe of today’s show subject has also reached global fame. Steve Jobs came from very humble beginnings but wound up being the face for one of the biggest companies in the world. If you go into any trendy coffee shop, you’re bound to see the full assortment of products that Jobs created, and to be honest, it’s quite impressive. But, was he the true mastermind behind Apple? Did his management tactics start a very negative trend in the business world? Did the black turtleneck bring magical powers? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
"ASHUTOSH - Inspire" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmw...
Music provided by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/bp89nhh-0JE
Citations:
Fung, B. (2021, December 5). The hilarious reason why San Francisco is looking for Steve Jobs. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/02/26/the-city-of-san-francisco-owes-steve-jobs-176-in-overpaid-parking-tickets/
Guglielmo, C. (2012, November 27). Untold stories about Steve Jobs: Friends and colleagues share their memories. Forbes. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/connieguglielmo/2012/10/03/untold-stories-about-steve-jobs-friends-and-colleagues-share-their-memories/?sh=268f19fb6c58
Kahney, L. (2015, July 28). Steve Jobs still parking in handicapped spaces -- the pictures. Cult of Mac. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.cultofmac.com/2613/steve-jobs-still-parking-in-handicapped-spaces-the-pictures/
Kuroski, J. (2018, June 21). 10 surprisingly dark truths about Steve Jobs and Apple. All That's Interesting. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/steve-jobs-dark-truths/4#:~:text=Daniel%20Kottke%2C%20Apple's%2012th%20employee,talk%20to%20me%20about%20it
Love, D. (2011, October 25). 16 examples of Steve Jobs being a huge jerk. Business Insider. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-jobs-jerk-2011-10
McNichol, T. (2011, December 1). Be a jerk: The worst business lesson from the Steve Jobs Biography. The Atlantic. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/11/be-a-jerk-the-worst-business-lesson-from-the-steve-jobs-biography/249136/
Rettner, R. (2011, October 14). Did alternative medicine kill steve jobs? LiveScience. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.livescience.com/16551-steve-jobs-alternative-medicine-pancreatic-cancer-treatment.html
Saletan, W. (2011, January 19). Steve Jobs' liver transplant: Did he game the system? Slate Magazine. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://slate.com/technology/2011/01/steve-jobs-liver-transplant-did-he-game-the-system.html#:~:text=If%20Jobs%20was%20on%20multiple,game%20the%20system%3A%20criteria%20shopping
Scanlon, G. (2015, September 15). 15 surprisingly mean Steve Jobs quotes...and 2 nice ones (pictures). CNET. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.cnet.com/pictures/15-surprisingly-mean-quotes-from-steve-jobs-and-2-nice-ones/
Whoriskey, P. (2011, October 6). Record thin on Steve Jobs's philanthropy. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/record-thin-on-steve-jobss-philanthropy/2011/10/06/gIQA3YKKRL_story.html
Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, January 22). Steve Jobs. Wikipedia. Retrieved January 29, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs
1/30/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Dr. Phil
Daytime TV – it’s a subject we’ve broached a couple times on AHC Podcast, but this episode is about one of the heavy hitters of the afternoon antics. Dr. Phil has been on our TV’s for over 20 years and has made a name for himself for a number of reasons. In the beginning, it seemed he was all for helping couples in need, a troubled teen, or a drug addict looking for help. As time wore on, the show topics got wilder and tales of potential exploitation have clouded the once clear image. But is Dr. Phil really out to expose people in their darkest hour, or is he really looking to offer a helping hand to those that could use it? We’ll dive into this and much, much more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Citations:
Batheja, A. (2018, January 10). The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas Cattle Industry. The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.texastribune.org/2018/01/10/time-oprah-winfrey-beefed-texas-cattle-industry/
Clevinger, N. (2021, October 5). Who are dr. Phil's children? The US Sun. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3795385/who-are-dr-phils-children/
Henman, S., Climans, K., Mason, D., Tran, C., & Mathew BurkeMatthew Burke is a writer at Factinate. (2019, October 18). 30 behind-the-scenes facts about dr. phil. Factinate. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.factinate.com/people/30-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-dr-phil/
Koul, S. (2021, September 29). It's time to cancel "dr. Phil". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/dr-phil-mcgraw-mental-health-danielle-bregoli
Kreidler, M. (2009, December 12). Disciplinary action against Phillip McGraw, ph.D.. Quackwatch. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://quackwatch.org/cases/board/psych/mcgraw/
News 9. (2020, May 14). Dr. Phil recalls time as linebacker for Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Home. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.news9.com/story/5e34cc6ee0c96e774b34fb23/dr-phil-recalls-time-as-linebacker-for-tulsa-golden-hurricane
Saylor, D. (2018, January 4). Dark stories about how 'dr. Phil' worked behind the scenes. Ranker. Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-dr-phil-stories/donn-saylor
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Who is dr. Phil McGraw? everything you need to know. Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements of TV Host. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2022, from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dr-phil-mcgraw-41477.php
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1/16/2022 • 1 hour, 16 seconds
Jenny McCarthy
If you were a male in the 1990’s above the age of, oh, say 10 years old, you were probably fully aware of our show subject today, Jenny McCarthy. From Playboy’s Playmate of the Month, to Playmate of the Year, to TV star, to anti-vax spokesperson, McCarthy has worn many hats in her almost 30-year celebrity career. Regardless of the reason, she seemed to easily find the spotlight whatever the endeavor may be. But, is she truly the hardcore anti-vax quack she’s been made out to be, or is there a bit of a different side of the story to her beliefs? What is it like to be married to a New Kid on the Block star? What was it that took the photographer by surprise when she posed for Playboy? We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in the Jenny McCarthy episode of AHC Podcast.
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16) Yahr, E. (2021, December 3). Jenny McCarthy tries to mend her anti-vaccine reputation with reality TV. it's too little, too late. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 7, 2021, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/01/27/jenny-mccarthy-tries-to-mend-her-anti-vaccine-reputation-with-reality-tv-its-too-little-too-late/
1/1/2022 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Rick James
We’ve covered some of the biggest names in music on this show, but this episode may take the cake for level of crazy. Rick James lived the life of a rock star, pretty much from out of the womb, and the stories that go along with his crazy life may make you laugh, cry, cringe, or flat-out leave you saying WTF, dude? From his early days engaging in illegal activity, to draft dodging, to being in the right place at the right time, Rick James lived a life that movies are made of. But was his troubled upbringing the reason he became a Superfreak? Did the Chappelle show do his stories justice in one of the funniest set of skits in television history? We’ll dive into the life and times of the insanely crazy story of Rick James in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credit:
Author: Kevin MacLeod
Website - http://incompetech.com/
Royalty Free Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Genre Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Song - "Protofunk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Citations:
Curtiss, A., & Cheevers, J. (1991, August 3). Singer Rick James, girlfriend arrested on charges of torturing woman : Crime: The couple allegedly burned the victim with a crack cocaine pipe and sexually abused her. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-08-03-me-188-story.html
Edwards, G. (2018, June 25). 10 craziest stories in Rick James' memoir. Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/from-dali-to-bestiality-the-10-craziest-stories-in-rick-james-memoir-192094/
Elisabeth Shue loves and hookups. Ranker. (2019, May 2). Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.ranker.com/list/elisabeth-shue-loves-and-hookups/celebrityhookups
Grimes, A. C. (2021, March 16). The crazy real-life story of Rick James. Grunge.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.grunge.com/152948/the-crazy-real-life-story-of-rick-james/
McAndrew, M. (2020, February 14). Rick James accused of raping 15-year-old in child victims act lawsuit. The Buffalo News. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://buffalonews.com/news/local/rick-james-accused-of-raping-15-year-old-in-child-victims-act-lawsuit/article_1f010e4b-e331-5adc-ab52-0b528d6821a0.html
Neporent, L. (2012, December 19). Stairway to Heaven: Rock, Pop, Rap Stars Die Young. ABC News. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://abcnews.go.com/Health/stairway-heaven-rock-pop-rap-stars-die-young/story?id=18018213
Shortall, R. (2017, June 27). The craziest stories from Rick James's life. Ranker. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.ranker.com/list/wild-rick-james-stories/rebecca-shortall
Tecson, B. J. (2005, April 14). Rick James has a bitch of a time running for City Council. MTV News. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://www.mtv.com/news/1500130/rick-james-has-a-bitch-of-a-time-running-for-city-council/
Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, December 18). Chappelle's show. Wikipedia. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappelle's_Show
Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, December 18). Rick James. Wikipedia. Retrieved December 18, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James
12/19/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 12 seconds
Bonnie and Clyde
For years, Hollywood has glamorized some not-so-glamorous people. If the tale is “based on a true story” you can guarantee the real subject probably didn’t look like Johnny Depp or Tom Cruise. The same goes for one infamous duo, the first true ride or die couple, Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow terrorized police and the public for a couple years during a crime spree that would go on to become one of pop culture’s biggest references. But, between some self-mutilation, prison rape, car wrecks, and gonorrhea, the duo’s journey wasn’t as Hollywood as it’s been made out to be. But what drove them to a life of crime? Were they really both the cold-blooded, outlaw killers they’ve been made out to be? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credit:
[No Copyright Sound] Old School, Gangsta Beat - Aries Beats - [ FREE USE MUSIC, Vlogs, Piano ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmh1N1HsI48
Citations:
Blatty, D. (2020, February 14). Clyde Barrow. Biography.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/clyde-barrow.
Goke, N. (2019, November 19). The untold stories of Bonnie & Clyde. Medium. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://ngoeke.medium.com/the-untold-stories-of-bonnie-clyde-ebf51b9da86e.
Henman, S., Climans, K., Mason, D., Tran, C., & Kelsey, S. (2021, March 30). Outlawed facts about Bonnie and clyde. Factinate. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.factinate.com/people/43-outlawed-facts-bonnie-clyde/.
Klein, C. (2013, December 6). 10 things you may not know about Bonnie and clyde. History.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-bonnie-and-clyde.
McGasko, J. (2020, June 12). Bonnie and Clyde: 9 facts about the outlawed duo. Biography.com. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://www.biography.com/news/bonnie-and-clyde-9-facts-lifetime-movie-video.
Stone, R. (2010, May 4). Bonnie and Clyde Forever. Oak Cliff. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2009/09/bonnie-and-clyde-forever/.
Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, December 3). Bonnie and clyde. Wikipedia. Retrieved December 4, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde.
12/5/2021 • 58 minutes, 4 seconds
Tila Tequila
Once upon a time, there was no social media. In the early days of the 21st century, the idea that you could-- or would even want to-- post up pictures and details about yourself online seemed crazy. And then MySpace showed up on the scene and suddenly everyone wanted to share their lives with everyone else. And one MySpace user leveraged the platform to such an extent that she went from being totally obscure, to being internet famous, to being real-world Famous.
15 years ago, MySpace queen Tila Tequila was climbing her way up the cultural pile and became a household name. And then her fame rocket ran out of gas and she came tumbling back to earth, a flaming wreck. On this latest episode, we delve into what happened to the tiny Asian social media star and ultimately beg the question: Why would anyone possibly care? Tune in and find out...
FAYZED - Hard Times
Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop, Instrumental Beat [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnGXpgQbbE&list=RDIkC1DAuTJI4&index=5
CITATIONS:
Duke, A. (2010, August 15). Tila Tequila suffers cuts, but escapes Juggalos attack. CNN. Retrieved November 3, 2021, from http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/08/15/tila.tequila.attacked/index.html.
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Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, November 3). Tila Tequila. Wikipedia. Retrieved November 3, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tila_Tequila.
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11/22/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
Jake Paul
Internet celebrities come and go, but there are a few that have hung on longer than their 15 minutes of fame usually allow. Jake Paul gained fame as a teenager for his crazy antics and the YouTube videos he posted “Everyday Bro”. As he’s gotten older, both he and his brother have transitioned into the boxing world, where they have become fighters that everyone loves to hate. But how did Jake get to where he is, after “coming from nothing”? Have all of his money-making ventures been on the up and up? And I guess the real question, why does anyone care about what he does? We’ll dive into this and a whole lot more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credits:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Destination Sky - Glitch Hop/Synthwave - Royalty Free Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdoSvCBvSj4&list=PL904AuFDEgeglpBENzQkNEf3w9Pjqlql-&index=5
Citations:
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Tenbarge, K., & Greenspan, R. E. (2020, November 30). Jake Paul's biggest controversies: How the notorious youtuber found fame through scandal. Insider. Retrieved November 6, 2021, from https://www.insider.com/jake-paul-controversies-timeline-looting-scandals-racist-slurs-drama-2020-6.
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11/7/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Elon Musk
Almost everyone in the world would say “yeah, I want to be rich…” – but to be Elon rich, that’s another level. Rocketman and Tesla titan, Elon Musk, has no doubt been making an impact in the world for almost his entire life. His inventions and products, such as PayPal, Tesla, Space X, and more, have provided him the ability to do a lot of good in the world. But, on his way to the top, did he step on those around him to get there? Is he a terrible boss? Is he a bit creepy in the approach he takes to women? We’ll dive into this a whole lot more on the Elon Musk episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Jupiter Boogie Stomp - Electro 128BPM - Royalty Free Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1D9g184sQQ
Citations:
A&E Networks Television. (2021, April 7). Elon Musk. Biography.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021, from https://www.biography.com/business-figure/elon-musk.
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Hamilton, I. A. (2018, December 13). Tesla employees were reportedly told not to walk past Elon Musk's desk because of his wild firing rampages. Business Insider. Retrieved October 23, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-reportedly-terrified-tesla-staff-with-his-firing-sprees-2018-12.
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10/24/2021 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 29 seconds
Patreon is Live!
Well, well, well, after all the talk and preparation, our Patreon page is live! Go to Patreon.com/ahcpodcast and get in on all our new Conspiracy Court episodes, ad-free shows, become a member of the sticker and swag club, voting privileges, and so much more. Conspiracy Court will be exclusively available on Patreon and we'll cover some crazy, and some not so crazy, conspiracies to see how believable they are. Go to Patreon.com/ahcpodcast today and get in on all the action. Thanks as always for your support, you guys rock!
10/17/2021 • 1 minute, 10 seconds
Alex Jones
Conspiracy theories are no longer the conversation currency of weirdos and society’s outer fringes. They’ve gone mainstream. And one of the people responsible for this is the subject of our latest show.
Alex Jones started out as an oddball on Austin’s Public Access Television but ended up being a national celebrity of sorts thanks to his never-ending fountain of bullshit. Is he just a harmless nutball that sincerely believes all the insanity that he peddles? Or is there something darker to his brand of “entertainment”? Listen in and find out as we dig deep for a clearer picture of the 21st century Carnival Barker.
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10/10/2021 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 58 seconds
Conspiracy Court: Episode 1 - Is Stevie Wonder Really Blind?
The people have spoken and the AHC boys have listened... Welcome to the all new AHC Podcast show - Conspiracy Court! We are going to cover some of the greatest mysteries of all time and rate their believability on our traditional 1-11 scale. The content will be exclusively available on Patreon, but like your neighborhood drug dealers, we're going to give you the first hit for free! Don't worry, you'll still get your regular AHC fix every two weeks as well.
In the first episode, we'll discuss one of the funnier conspiracies that have come to light in recent years - is Steve Wonder really blind? Is the Songs in the Key of Life hitmaker really good at living life without sight, or has he been pulling the wool over our eyes this whole time? We'll dive into this and much more on the inaugural episode of Conspiracy Court.
9/26/2021 • 39 minutes, 2 seconds
Elizabeth Holmes - The Reboot
With the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial in high gear, we decided it would be a good time to dig out one of our earliest episodes in which we discussed (and scored) the dead-eyed wannabe mogul. Was she aware that her Theranos technology was a fraud or is she simply an innocent, highly ambitious bystander? Listen and judge for yourself. Enjoy!
9/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 9 seconds
Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden – the name itself stirs up emotions of hate, anger, and disgust. Once considered a “freedom fighter”, bin Laden transformed himself into one of the most hated and wanted men in the world with his radical views. How did the devil incarnate come to be such a terrible human being? What were his influences that got him to the point where he masterminded the 9/11 attacks? We’ll dive into this and much more in this deep dive, 2-year anniversary show of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Belly Dance Arabic Middle Eastern Music | Royalty Free | No Copyrights | Music for Videos Creators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLzy4vnM0E&list=PL5QIvgR6Fi2QDKA1kSkjXEQ_EPmiV9Dlf&index=10
Citations:
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Chulov, M. (2018, August 2). My son, OSAMA: The al-Qaida Leader's Mother speaks for the first time. The Guardian. Retrieved September 9, 2021, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/03/osama-bin-laden-mother-speaks-out-family-interview.
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Newman, L. H. (2017, November 1). CIA reveals what's INSIDE Osama Bin laden's files: GIFs, memes, and Iran Ties. Wired. Retrieved September 10, 2021, from https://www.wired.com/story/osama-bin-laden-cia-files-gifs-memes/.
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9/10/2021 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 55 seconds
Ted Nugent
Rock stars live a life most of us normal people could only dream of. Expensive houses, fast cars, adoration of millions of fans, big game hunting, political rallies… wait, what? Ted Nugent has been slinging platinum albums for over 40 years, but he doesn’t fit the mold of the usual shredding guitar-playing front man. At this point in his life, his political views and public outbursts have him in the news more than his music does. Do we respect Ted for speaking his mind, regardless of what others may think? Or is he entering the “get off my lawn” period of his life? We’ll dive into this and much more on this rockin’ episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credit:
Song: Ethan Meixsell - Thor's Hammer [Rock]
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/o6Gr0xn6U88
Evon, D. (2021, July 1). Did Ted Nugent adopt an underage girl so he could marry her? Snopes.com. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ted-nugent-underage-girl/.
K., E. (2019, September 14). Ted Nugent shares his Rare childhood photo online - and he's still hunting! Metalhead Zone. https://metalheadzone.com/ted-nugent-shares-his-rare-childhood-photo-online-and-hes-still-hunting/.
Polcaro, R. (2019, August 15). Derek St. Holmes says he was shot by Ted NUGENT TWICE. Rock And Roll Garage. http://rockandrollgarage.com/derek-st-holmes-says-he-was-shot-by-ted-nugent-twice/.
Smith, N. (2021, August 28). The five Most Repellent Things Ted Nugent has ever done. Houston Press. https://www.houstonpress.com/music/the-five-most-repellent-things-ted-nugent-has-ever-done-6756533.
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8/29/2021 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds
Kanye West
To be confident is one thing, but to be Kanye-confident, well, that’s just a whole new level of self-belief. Hip-hop and shoe mogul, Kanye West, has been at or near the top of the rap world going on 2 decades now. Love him or hate him, his albums sell like hot cakes when released and those Yeezy’s continue to fly off the shelves. The self-made billionaire has put himself front and center in many, many headlines over the years, and sometimes, for all the wrong reasons. Do we really understand where Kanye is coming from, or are there more serious underlying issues we need to understand? We’ll dive into this and much more in this latest episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credit:
Prod. by Danya Vodovoz - Urban Traffic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk-POX6lXRI
ROYALTY FREE MUSIC
Citations:
A&E Networks Television. (2021, February 19). Kanye West. Biography.com. https://www.biography.com/musician/kanye-west.
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Greenburg, Z. O. M. (2021, August 11). Kanye West is now officially A BILLIONAIRE-AND he really wants the world to know. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2020/04/24/kanye-west-is-now-officially-a-billionaireand-he-really-wants-the-world-to-know/?sh=155b119e7b9e.
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Kinnard, M. (2020, July 20). Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally. AP NEWS. https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-sc-state-wire-harriet-tubman-hip-hop-and-rap-music-b87360f0a6f1c22881fe6c52e9d62ce4.
Kreps, D. (2018, June 25). Watch Kanye west call OUT Beyonce and Jay z, abruptly End Concert. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-kanye-west-call-out-beyonce-and-jay-z-abruptly-end-concert-116186/.
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8/15/2021 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 20 seconds
Chevy Chase
There is a reason that Chevy Chase has had a four decade-long run on TV and as a movie star - the dude is freakin' hilarious. But, as we've seen with many of our favorite stars over the years, there is more behind the Clark Griswold persona than many of us know about. Chase was one of brains behind the early Saturday Night Live years, which catapulted him into the spotlight, but the stories many have told about run-ins and incidents with Chase may shed a different light on him. We'll dive into these stories and much more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music
Run to the Light - Alternative/70s Rock - Royalty Free Music
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgf00GvfFQVsYBA7V7RwUw
Nickolai, N. (2018, October 17). Pete Davidson Slams Chevy Chase FOR 'SNL' Diss, calls HIM 'RACIST'. Variety. https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/pete-davidson-chevy-chase-snl-1202959334/.
Princeton, H. (2017, October 24). Chevy chase isn't The funny guy you think he is. Pens & Patron. https://www.pensandpatron.com/editorial/chevy-chase/.
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Stephens, D. (2021, April 1). Difficult to work with: Why Chevy Chase has so many Hollywood Haters. Top 10 Films. https://www.top10films.co.uk/64640-difficult-to-work-with-why-chevy-chase-has-so-many-hollywood-haters/.
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8/1/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Anna Delvey
Con men (or women) and their schemes have drawn interest from the public since their inception, but the victims behind their actions almost always wish they had never gotten involved. Today’s show subject, Anna Delvey, pulled the wool over the eyes of many and lived a life most folks could only dream of – all on other people’s dime. But does this flimflam women stack up to the greats or was she just a low-level liar that got the right people’s attention? We’ll dive into this and much more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
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Dickson, E. J. (2019, April 10). How Anna Delvey Managed to Scam Her Way Into a $35,000 Charter Plane Ride. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/anna-delvey-trial-soho-grifter-blade-startup-819435/.
Kinsella, E. (2020, December 10). Convicted Fraudster Anna Delvey Conned Collector Michael Xufu Huang. That Didn't Stop Him From Hanging Her Portrait in His New Museum. Artnet News. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/michael-xufu-huang-anna-delvey-1930018.
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Palmer, E. (2019, May 10). A Fake Heiress Called Anna Delvey Conned the City's Wealthy. 'I'm Not Sorry,' She Says. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/nyregion/anna-delvey-sorokin.html.
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Williams, R. D. L. (2018, April 13). "She Paid for Everything": How a Fake Heiress Made My $62,000 Disappear. Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/my-misadventure-with-the-magician-of-manhattan.
7/18/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Kevin Spacey
To quote Irish writer, Darren Shan, “Destiny is a tower of cards - nudge one just an inch and everything stacked on top comes crashing down.” Kevin Spacey had the world in the palm of his hand, winning multiple prestigious awards, headlining box office hits, and walking red carpets everywhere. But when one brave victim of Spacey’s predatory behavior came forward, his house of cards came crashing down. Was it something in Spacey’s childhood that sparked his salacious behavior? All the stories that have come out seem to have a common theme, but do they all have merit? Will Spacey make a return to the big screen or will this be the last we see of the American Beauty star? We’ll dive into this and much more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Song Credit - Artist: Kalvin Plaza
Song: Something dark comes this way
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BBC. (2019, July 18). Kevin Spacey timeline: How the story unfolded. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41884878.
Elamroussi, A., & Frehse, R. (2021, May 14). The man who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault will not identify himself, setting up dismissal of his lawsuit. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/14/us/kevin-spacey-sexual-assault-allegations/index.html.
Graham, C. (2017, November 5). Abusive childhood turned Kevin Spacey 'into a monster'. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5051247/Abusive-childhood-turned-Kevin-Spacey-monster.html.
Jacobs, J. (2020, September 9). Kevin Spacey Accused of Sex Offenses Against Teenagers in New Lawsuit. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/movies/kevin-spacey-anthony-rapp-lawsuit.html.
Vary, A. B. (2017, October 30). Actor Anthony Rapp: Kevin Spacey Made A Sexual Advance Toward Me When I Was 14. BuzzFeed News. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/adambvary/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-made-sexual-advance-when-i-was-14.
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7/4/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
John McAfee: The Reboot
We're going to revisit one of our previous episodes this week due to the death of one of our show subjects. John McAfee was found hanging in his prison cell this week, dead of an apparent suicide. Is this going to be part 2 of "Epstein didn't kill himself?" Relive the show and learn more about the life and times of the anti-virus software pioneer. Stay tuned for another new episode of AHC Podcast next week as well!
You probably recognize his last name from the anti-virus software program that your computer constantly asks you to update. What you may not know is the story behind the man that created McAfee anti-virus software, John McAfee. From a brilliant mind and what his skills created for the computer world, to the insane stories of his life in a different country that led him to be an international fugitive, this episode of AHC Podcast is sure to entertain and educate.
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6/27/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Mike Lindell (The MyPillow Guy)
America loves a good comeback story. It’s not too often you hear of people climbing out of the nasty hole of addiction and becoming a multi-millionaire, but the subject of today’s episode, MyPillow founder and CEO, Mike Lindell, did just that. Plastered on TV sets across America, Mike Lindell seemed to be just another annoying pitchman, until his new group of “friends” put him in the national spotlight during the last election cycle. But does being a wealthy business owner make you a political expert? Was the crack addict version of Mike Lindell cooler than the CEO version? We’ll dive into this and much more in this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro Music Credit:
Song: RocknStock - Rocking Trailer (No Copyright Music)
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Fearnow, B. (2021, May 4). MyPillow's Mike Lindell spent $1M on 'Frank' platform mired in glitches. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/mypillows-mike-lindell-spent-1m-frank-platform-mired-glitches-1588270.
Maheshwari, S., & Hsu, T. (2021, January 27). MyPillow C.E.O.'s Trump Conspiracy Theories Put Company on the Spot. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/business/mike-lindell-mypillow.html.
Murphy, H. (2020, August 20). Drug Pitched to Trump for Covid-19 Comes From a Deadly Plant. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/health/covid-oleandrin-trump-mypillow.html.
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Wells, J. (2018, January 24). How this entrepreneur went from a crack addict to a self-made multimillionaire. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/20/how-mypillow-founder-went-from-crack-addict-to-self-made-millionaire.html.
6/20/2021 • 1 hour
Papa John Schnatter
He was one of the most recognizable faces in the pizza game - plastered on television ads and pizza boxes around the world, Papa John Schnatter built a massive pizza empire out of a broom closet in a bar in Indiana. Being the CEO of a company definitely has it's perks, but as we've seen in the past few years with him and many others, it has it's downfalls as well. But was Papa John set up by the company he hired to help him? Or is he a (broom) closet racist and let it all hang out on a conference call? We'll dive into this and a whole lot more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
Intro music credit: TeknoAXE - Down in the Bog - Rock/Hard Rock - Royalty Free Music
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Aulbach, L. (2021, April 1). John Schnatter releases audio of infamous 'N-word' call, says it proves he was set up. Journal. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2021/03/31/papa-johns-n-word-audio-tape-john-schnatter/4825216001/.
Eltagouri, M. (2019, March 28). Papa John's founder will step down as CEO after criticizing national anthem protests in the NFL. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/12/21/papa-johns-founder-replaced-as-ceo-weeks-after-blaming-the-nfl-for-sagging-pizza-sales/.
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Kirsch, N. (2018, July 13). Papa John's Founder Used N-Word On Conference Call. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/noahkirsch/2018/07/11/papa-johns-founder-john-schnatter-allegedly-used-n-word-on-conference-call/?sh=223f0c434cfc.
Kirsch, N. (2019, February 21). The Inside Story Of Papa John's Toxic Culture. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesdigitalcovers/2018/07/19/the-inside-story-of-papa-johns-toxic-culture/?sh=499c57533019.
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Wolfson, A. (2013, January 13). The real Papa John: Pizza entrepreneur John Schnatter makes no apologies for wealth, success, Obamacare remarks: Math whiz mixed pizza passion, finance. Journal. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/2013/01/13/the-real-papa-john-pizza-entrepreneur-john-schnatter-m/28936389/.
6/6/2021 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
DMX - Earl Simmons
We recently lost a hip hop legend - Earl Simmons, aka, DMX. Simmons had multiple platinum records and sold over 74 millions albums throughout his career. With all the success Dark Man X had over the years, there were still demons that haunted him, along with other issues he was never able to overcome. In this episode, the AHC boys gon' give it to you just how you b****es want, so kick back and enjoy the show!
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5/23/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 27 seconds
Mama June Shannon
Do you ever have those moments where you think “man, I’m glad no one was around to see that?” Well, the Shannon family of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame, has let viewers into their home with an unfiltered look at their lives and have many times left viewers wondering, “what did I just see?!?” The matriarch of the family, Mama June Shannon, has made a name for herself with her questionable parenting skills and overall, pretty nasty antics. Over the past couple years, she has battled an addiction issue that’s torn the family apart. Is everything that we see on these reality TV shows real? Did they really eat roadkill as a family dinner delicacy? How would you feel if Mama June crop dusted you in an elevator? We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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Artist: Silent Partner
Title: Grace Behind the Curtain
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5/9/2021 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Tekashi 6ix9ine
If the word gimmick had a picture to go alongside it in the dictionary, then the subject of this show would be the perfect fit. Tekashi 6ix9ine began to make a name for himself in the rap game and decided to live out his gangster fantasies, only to wind up facing a heap of trouble and an extended prison sentence. The reason he became even more famous would have gangsters like John Gotti and Carlos Gambino rolling in their graves - he snitched. We'll dive into the life of Takashi and try and understand why he looks like a human acid trip and what may have been the foundation for all the chaos that's been his life to this point. Grab your hair dye, eat a pack of crayons and enjoy this episode of AHC Podcast.
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4/25/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 48 seconds
Courtney Love
Courtney Love has been in the spotlight for her music, marriage, and crazy antics for almost 30 years. Some love her, some don’t, but you can’t deny she’s lived an interesting life. In this episode, we’ll examine the life of the blond rocker and see what’s behind all the craziness. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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4/11/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Dr. Oz
On paper, he is one incredibly intelligent dude. A degree from Harvard, an MBA and MD from the University of Pennsylvania… so how did he wind up being a pill pusher with a daytime TV show? Dr. Oz and his pseudoscience promotion have landed him in some controversy over the years and now have landed him in our courtroom. Is Dr. Oz on to something here, or does he just like the paychecks that roll in each month from the diet pill du jour he puts his stamp on? We’ll let you be the judge of that on the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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3/28/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
R. Kelly
It’s happened to all of us. We become fans of an athlete, musician, or any public figure, only to have them show that they are in fact – human. R. Kelly has been revered as one of the greatest R&B singers of the last 30 years, but it’s the things he’s done off the stage that have him in all the wrong headlines in recent years. He might have believed he could fly, but that flight might land him in a cell behind bars. Get ready to bump and grind your way through this episode of AHC Podcast.
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3/14/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Dustin Diamond (Screech from Saved by the Bell)
The adult lives of child stars often turn into a coin flip for success. Some go on to bigger and better things, while others slide into the bushes of normalcy like the famous Homer Simpson meme. In this episode, we’ll look at the life and career of one of our favorite child stars of the late 80’s and 90’s – Dustin Diamond as Screech from Saved by the Bell. How did the skinny kid from California gain stardom at such a young age? What would the after-school years of Screech turn in to? Tight roll those jeans, hop on the bus, and enjoy this episode of AHC Podcast.
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2/28/2021 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds
Mark Zuckerberg (Part II)
We're back this week to finish the story of the brainchild of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. We wind down the tale of Zuck by giving our final arguments as to why Facebook and the AI used to detail your every move could be the first step to a T2-type world, or if it really is just a good way to keep up with your friends and family. Find out where he stands in our court of injustice in the finale of the Facebook episodes of AHC Podcast.
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Aydin, R. (2019, July 26). The biggest scandals that rocked Facebook over the past 15 years, from Mark Zuckerberg's infamous leaked Harvard IMs to a $5 billion fine. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-facebook-scandals-list-mark-zuckerberg-leaked-harvard-messages-2019-7
Bilton, N. (2019, November 6). "He's F--king Destroyed This Town": How Zuck Became the Most Reviled Man in Tech. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/11/how-mark-zuckerberg-became-the-most-reviled-man-in-tech
Carlson, N. (2012, May 15). EXCLUSIVE: How Mark Zuckerberg booted his co-founder out of the company. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/how-mark-zuckerberg-booted-his-co-founder-out-of-the-company-2012-5
CatClifford. (2019, August 09). Why 'Mark Zuckerberg is the most dangerous person in the world,' according to this NYU business professor. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/09/scott-galloway-why-mark-zuckerberg-is-dangerous.html
Cyphers, B. (2020, July 10). A Guided Tour of the Data Facebook Uses to Target Ads. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/01/guided-tour-data-facebook-uses-target-ads
Higgins, C. (2018, September 12). What's behind Mark Zuckerberg's man-crush on Emperor Augustus? Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/12/what-attracts-mark-zuckerberg-roman-hardman-augustus
Leskin, P. (2020, May 14). Mark Zuckerberg turns 36 today. Here's a look into the life, career, and controversies surrounding the Facebook CEO. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-fabulous-life-career-photos-2017-4
Meisenzahl, M. (2019, December 16). The 11 biggest scandals Mark Zuckerberg faced over the last decade as he became one of the world's most powerful people. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-scandals-last-decade-while-running-facebook-2019-12
Meisenzahl, M. (2019, October 24). Mark Zuckerberg's fascination with Augustus Caesar might explain the Facebook CEO's haircut, which his wife Priscilla Chan is cutting during quarantine. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-haircut-explained-augustus-caesar-2019-10
Mozur, P. (2018, October 15). A Genocide Incited on Facebook, With Posts From Myanmar's Military. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/technology/myanmar-facebook-genocide.html
Osnos, E., Fan, J., Orlean, S., & Remnick, D. (2018, September 10). Can Mark Zuckerberg Fix Facebook Before It Breaks Democracy? Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/09/17/can-mark-zuckerberg-fix-facebook-before-it-breaks-democracy
Reports, S. (2018, August 15). Why Facebook is losing the war on hate speech in Myanmar. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/myanmar-facebook-hate/
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Singer, N. (2018, April 11). What You Don't Know About How Facebook Uses Your Data. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/technology/facebook-privacy-hearings.html
Singer, N. (2018, April 12). What you don't know about how Facebook uses your data. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/what-you-dont-know-about-how-facebook-uses-your-data/
Smith, M. (2020, August 18). How Facebook Is Failing Myanmar Again. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://time.com/5880118/myanmar-rohingya-genocide-facebook-gambia/
Wagner, K. (2018, April 11). This is how Facebook uses your data for ad targeting. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.vox.com/2018/4/11/17177842/facebook-advertising-ads-explained-mark-zuckerberg
2/14/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
Mark Zuckerberg (Part I)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, you are probably familiar with this show’s subject and his creation – Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. With about 3 billion users worldwide, the book of faces gives people a way to communicate with family, friends, random people, and people with similar interests, all at the click of a few buttons. But with all the technology used by Facebook, is it all for the greater good, or is there some down and dirty business going on? How did Zuck come up with this idea and turn himself into one of the richest men in the world? With so much to tell, we busted this episode into two parts. We hope you “Like” Part 1 of the Zuckerberg AHC Podcast episode, enjoy!
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Aydin, R. (2019, July 26). The biggest scandals that rocked Facebook over the past 15 years, from Mark Zuckerberg's infamous leaked Harvard IMs to a $5 billion fine. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-facebook-scandals-list-mark-zuckerberg-leaked-harvard-messages-2019-7
Bilton, N. (2019, November 6). "He's F--king Destroyed This Town": How Zuck Became the Most Reviled Man in Tech. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/11/how-mark-zuckerberg-became-the-most-reviled-man-in-tech
Carlson, N. (2012, May 15). EXCLUSIVE: How Mark Zuckerberg booted his co-founder out of the company. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/how-mark-zuckerberg-booted-his-co-founder-out-of-the-company-2012-5
CatClifford. (2019, August 09). Why 'Mark Zuckerberg is the most dangerous person in the world,' according to this NYU business professor. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/09/scott-galloway-why-mark-zuckerberg-is-dangerous.html
Cyphers, B. (2020, July 10). A Guided Tour of the Data Facebook Uses to Target Ads. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/01/guided-tour-data-facebook-uses-target-ads
Higgins, C. (2018, September 12). What's behind Mark Zuckerberg's man-crush on Emperor Augustus? Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/12/what-attracts-mark-zuckerberg-roman-hardman-augustus
Leskin, P. (2020, May 14). Mark Zuckerberg turns 36 today. Here's a look into the life, career, and controversies surrounding the Facebook CEO. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-fabulous-life-career-photos-2017-4
Meisenzahl, M. (2019, December 16). The 11 biggest scandals Mark Zuckerberg faced over the last decade as he became one of the world's most powerful people. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-scandals-last-decade-while-running-facebook-2019-12
Meisenzahl, M. (2019, October 24). Mark Zuckerberg's fascination with Augustus Caesar might explain the Facebook CEO's haircut, which his wife Priscilla Chan is cutting during quarantine. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-haircut-explained-augustus-caesar-2019-10
Mozur, P. (2018, October 15). A Genocide Incited on Facebook, With Posts From Myanmar's Military. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/technology/myanmar-facebook-genocide.html
Osnos, E., Fan, J., Orlean, S., & Remnick, D. (2018, September 10). Can Mark Zuckerberg Fix Facebook Before It Breaks Democracy? Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/09/17/can-mark-zuckerberg-fix-facebook-before-it-breaks-democracy
Reports, S. (2018, August 15). Why Facebook is losing the war on hate speech in Myanmar. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/myanmar-facebook-hate/
Rohingya genocide. (2021, January 24). Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohingya_genocide
Singer, N. (2018, April 11). What You Don't Know About How Facebook Uses Your Data. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/technology/facebook-privacy-hearings.html
Singer, N. (2018, April 12). What you don't know about how Facebook uses your data. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/what-you-dont-know-about-how-facebook-uses-your-data/
Smith, M. (2020, August 18). How Facebook Is Failing Myanmar Again. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://time.com/5880118/myanmar-rohingya-genocide-facebook-gambia/
Wagner, K. (2018, April 11). This is how Facebook uses your data for ad targeting. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://www.vox.com/2018/4/11/17177842/facebook-advertising-ads-explained-mark-zuckerberg
1/31/2021 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
Jared Fogle (The Subway Guy)
By now we've all heard the story of Jared Fogle - a giant dude eats Subway sandwiches for a couple years, drops a few hundred pounds, and turns into a one-named national marketing sensation. But we've also heard about the dark, twisted end to his career and the wake of underage victims he left in his wake. In this episode of AHC Podcast, we'll run down the rabbit hole of footlong infamy and the tale of the former fat boy.
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Frank, T., Kwiatkowski, M., & Cook, T. (2015, August 23). From obesity to duplicity: Jared's fall to Earth. Retrieved January 16, 2021, from https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/08/22/jared-subway-charges-children/32155115/
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Jelly, A. (2015, July 09). Subway's Jared Ran Black Market Porn Business In College. Retrieved January 16, 2021, from https://awesomejelly.com/subways-jared-a-man-with-a-soul-darker-than-black-forest-ham/
Wagner, M. (2018, April 09). 5 iconic pitchmen who landed in hot water after becoming 'as seen on TV' famous. Retrieved January 16, 2021, from https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/5-spokesmen-faced-controversy-tv-fame-article-1.2284060
1/17/2021 • 57 minutes, 8 seconds
The Year 2020
The year 2020 was one for the record books. If that record book was "The Guinness Book of Terrible Years" - then 2020 could be on the cover. Most people alive right now haven't seen the likes of a pandemic, extreme civil unrest, the world burning all around us, and so much more all happen in one calendar year. Oh, and top it off with some murder hornets and that was pretty much the cherry on top for the sh*t show 2020 was. In this episode, we're going to take the year 2020 to trial. Could it be the highest score we've had yet, or did it happen to just have a bunch of bad stuff happen in 12 calendar months? Tune in to find out on the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
1/3/2021 • 48 minutes, 10 seconds
Fire Side-Chat: (#13) The Holidays
Back by popular demand, the guys at AHC Podcast are going to give you a Fire Side-Chat this week! In this episode, we'll talk about our favorite holidays, as well as some we could do without. Do we have a Grinch in the group? Do we all like to wear our stretchy pants and eat 'til we can't see straight for Thanksgiving? What's the deal with Groundhog Day? Gather around the Festivus Pole and get ready to listen to us air our grievances in this week's Fire Side-Chat.
12/20/2020 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
Scott Peterson
As we all know, things don’t always go right in life. Jobs are lost, financial difficulties occur, marriages dissolve, and people fall out of love on a daily basis. While most normal people try to pick up the pieces and keep on keeping on, other people like today’s show subject, Scott Peterson, take a more drastic approach. Why exactly did Scott kill his wife and unborn child? Was it his sidepiece that drove him to do the unthinkable? If there is a Death Penalty case worth revisiting, is it his? We’ll dive into this and much more on this week’s episode of AHC Podcast.
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12/6/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 9 seconds
The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims and the Indians laid the groundwork for one of America’s favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower, weird hats with buckles, and of course, the big feast, painted a picture of harmony and unity between the new settlers and the natives. But what was this scene really like? Was the New World the first choice for the Pilgrims? Did the Pilgrims live up to their end of the bargain to the people that financially backed their voyage? Fill that paper plate full of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and enjoy this Thanksgiving episode of AHC Podcast.
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11/22/2020 • 54 minutes, 57 seconds
Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Most would think that the President of one of the biggest Christian universities in the country would be an upstanding, caring, evangelical person, right? In the case of this show’s subject, Jerry Falwell, Jr, unfortunately, he doesn’t check many of those boxes. Not to mention the alleged throuple that he and his wife had with the pool boy for about 8 years… We’ll take a dive into this and much more on this holy-rolling episode of AHC Podcast.
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Bose, D. (2020, September 18). Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as president of Liberty University after several personal scandals. Meet the Falwell family, popular televangelists and founders of a mega church. Retrieved November 07, 2020, from https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-jerry-falwell-jr-family-background-evangelical-leader-2020-8
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Roston, A., & Schneyer, J. (2020, September 04). How Jerry Falwell Jr. mixed his personal finances with his university's. Retrieved November 07, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-falwell-legacy-insight/how-jerry-falwell-jr-mixed-his-personal-finances-with-his-universitys-idUSKBN25V27L
11/8/2020 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
Vlad the Impaler
Vlad the Impaler. With a nickname like that, you know you’re dealing with a bad dude – or a porn star, one of the two. How did the man behind the character, Dracula, get his name? Was he one of the worst human beings or all time, or was this kind of stuff just par for the course back then? We’ll dive into these questions and many more on this Spooktacular episode of AHC Podcast.
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Visions, N. (2016, October 27). Was History's Most Brutal Murderer Really So Bad? Retrieved October 24, 2020, from https://medium.com/omgfacts/was-historys-most-brutal-murderer-really-so-bad-be676c255655
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10/25/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Cardi B.
From exotic dancer, to mix tape maker, to chart-topping artist, Cardi B. has made a name for herself with a meteoric rise to fame in the rap game. Things haven’t always been easy for Cardi, from growing up poor, all the way to not finding a designer shirt to match her new crystal-studded fingernails… We’ll summon the WAP star to the courtroom today in our latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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Cole, R. (2020, June 10). Does Cardi B Write Her Own Songs and Lyrics? Retrieved October 10, 2020, from https://celebanswers.com/does-cardi-b-write-her-own-songs-and-lyrics/
Decker, M. (2020, June 28). You Definitely Didn't Know These Fun Facts About Cardi B. Retrieved October 10, 2020, from https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/g20634894/cardi-b-trivia-facts/
Fieldstadt, E. (2019, June 21). Cardi B indicted on felony charges in alleged strip-club brawl. Retrieved October 10, 2020, from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cardi-b-indicted-unspecified-charges-alleged-strip-club-brawl-n1020271
Giannotta, M., & Rosenthal, N. (2019, April 19). 10 NYC spots that define Cardi B, the 'regular degular shmegular girl' from the Bronx. Retrieved October 10, 2020, from https://www.amny.com/entertainment/cardi-b-1-29988829/
10/11/2020 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong captivated America with his comeback from cancer and the dominance he showed in his 7 Tour de France titles. Lance seemed to have it all – money, fame, and a charity (Livestrong) that was making significant strides for people stricken with cancer. Would he have been able to achieve greatness without “a little help”? Would he ever have friends again after suing several of them for things that were true? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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MFoxCNBC. (2018, December 13). Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong hopes for a second act with a new venture capital fund: 'I don't feel like a failure'. Retrieved September 26, 2020, from https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/13/disgraced-cyclist-lance-armstrong-on-lying-bullying-new-venture-fund.html
Schrotenboer, B. (2020, May 25). Lance Armstrong says in film that stepfather 'beat the (expletive) out of me'. Retrieved September 26, 2020, from https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/05/24/lance-armstrong-stepfather-see-troubled-childhood-differently/5226525002/
Zeegers, M. (2020, June 16). Lance Armstrong's Childhood Was More Tragic Than You Think - Sportscasting: Pure Sports. Retrieved September 26, 2020, from https://www.sportscasting.com/lance-armstrongs-childhood-was-more-tragic-than-you-think/
9/27/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
John Lennon
One of the founders of the Beatles, John Lennon has been regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. But, over the past few years there have been stories to come out that baby boomers can’t “imagine” are true. Was Lennon truly an important part of the peace movement or was it all an act? We’ll dive into that and much more on this episode of AHC Podcast.
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Kaye, E. (2018, June 25). Julian Lennon: Here Comes the Son. Retrieved September 12, 2020, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/julian-lennon-here-comes-the-son-50763/
Newspaper, D. (2008, September 22). Lennon's angry outburst 'damaged son's hearing'. Retrieved September 12, 2020, from https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/62615/Lennon-s-angry-outburst-damaged-son-s-hearing
Oyler, L. (2015, September 10). You Don't Have to 'Imagine' John Lennon Beat Women and Children-It's Just a Fact. Retrieved September 12, 2020, from https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ypa9b5/you-dont-have-to-imagine-john-lennon-beat-women-and-childrenits-just-a-fact
9/13/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 42 seconds
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres has worked her way to the top of the talk show world over the last 17 years. Her show has won many awards, helped lots of people, and generally tried to make people feel good in general. But is the “Be Kind” spokesperson as genuine as people think? Why are there so many stories coming out about their run-ins with Ellen? Can you really not look her in the eye backstage? We’ll uncover these topics and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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Claire October 10, M. (2019, October 10). Ellen DeGeneres: Everything you need to know about the chat-show host. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/people/ellen-degeneres-life-story-462038
Collman, A. (2019, May 28). Ellen DeGeneres says she was sexually abused by her stepfather when she was a teen and that her mom didn't believe her at first. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.insider.com/ellen-degeneres-says-stepfather-sexually-abused-her-2019-5
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McDermott, M. (2020, July 07). Ellen DeGeneres' most controversial moments. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.nickiswift.com/224212/ellen-degeneres-most-controversial-moments/
Young, J. (2020, August 21). 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' increases work perks for staff amid scandal: Report. Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ellen-degeneres-show-work-perks-staff-scandal-report
8/30/2020 • 59 minutes, 23 seconds
Message about Fire Side-chats
As you'll hear, we're going to be taking a break from our Fire Side-chats for a bit due to real-world stuff that's going on in our lives. Don't worry, you'll still get awesome episodes of AHC Podcast every two weeks. Thanks as always for your support!
8/23/2020 • 30 seconds
Casey Anthony
Some of the subjects in our courtroom show that they may not be as bad a person as you think they are. This is not one of those episodes. In this show, we’ll discuss the life and times of Casey Anthony. Anthony captivated and disgusted the nation when the story broke about the disappearance and death of her daughter, Caylee. The details surrounding the case were disturbing to everyone, but it especially had the blood boiling of mothers everywhere. Have a listen, maybe learn something, and enjoy the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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Ferran, L. (2008, August 1). Grandmother Smelled 'Dead Body' Odor in Car. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=5451162
Hopper, J. (2011, June 2). Listen to Casey Anthony's Top Ten Lies. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/casey_anthony_trial/casey-anthony-top-ten-lies/story?id=13742643
Hopper, J., & Banfield, A. (2011, May 26). Casey Anthony Gloated About Lying, Was Sleeping With Two Men. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/casey-anthony-trial-bragged-lying-sleeping-men/story?id=13693673
Liston, B. (2011, May 28). Casey Anthony texts: "guess who spends eternity in jail". Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crime-anthony/casey-anthony-texts-guess-who-spends-eternity-in-jail-idUSTRE74Q03H20110528
Ng, C. (2012, January 12). 9 Things You Didn't Know About Casey Anthony. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/things-casey-anthony-revealed-psych-evaluations/story?id=15347605
Rogers, A. (2012, November 21). Lawyer's Book Alleges Brand-New Way Prosecutors May Have Failed In Casey Anthony Case. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://www.businessinsider.com/casey-anthony-trial-mistakes-2012-11
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Tripathi, N. (2020, February 26). Casey Anthony would be a 'good mom' if she decides to have another baby, says estranged mother. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://meaww.com/casey-anthony-good-mom-two-year-old-caylee-death-have-another-baby-estranged-mother-father-dr-oz
Welner, M. (2011, June 19). Casey Anthony Trial: Psychiatric Clues of an Accused Child Killer. Retrieved August 15, 2020, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/casey-anthony-trial-psychiatric-clues-accused-child-killer/story?id=13881355
8/16/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Fire Side-chat: Week Off
What's up everyone, we're taking a week off, but don't worry we've got another great episode of AHC Podcast coming to you next week.
8/9/2020 • 25 seconds
Duane "Dog" Chapman (Dog the Bounty Hunter)
Duane “Dog” Chapman put himself on the map almost 20 years ago, by capturing a fugitive the US government couldn’t get their hands on. Since then, he and his family have been on our television sets hunting down wanted bail jumpers all the way from Colorado to Hawaii. What got the Dog into bounty hunting? Where did he get that nickname? Why would he choose to wear his hair like that? We’ll dive into these questions and many more in a hilarious episode of AHC Podcast.
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Birk, L. (2018, August 23). Dog the Bounty Hunter: Tragedies and Addictions He and Wife Beth Chapman Have Overcome. Retrieved August 01, 2020, from https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/dog-the-bounty-hunter-duane-beth-chapman-tragedies-adversity/
Burks, R. (2017, August 19). 15 Dark Secrets From Dog The Bounty Hunter You Had No Idea About. Retrieved August 01, 2020, from https://screenrant.com/dog-bounty-hunter-dark-secrets-trivia-facts/
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Odena, L. (2019, June 17). The controversial life story of Dog the Bounty Hunter. Retrieved August 01, 2020, from https://www.worldation.com/stories/the-controversial-life-dog-the-bounty-hunter/2/
Wilson, T., Boudreaux, R., & Mena, J. (2003, June 19). Fugitive Rapist Is Captured in Mexico. Retrieved August 01, 2020, from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-19-me-luster19-story.html
8/2/2020 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds
Fire Side-chat: Week Off
What's up everyone, we're taking a break this week. Don't worry, another great episode of AHC Podcast will be back next week. We appreciate everyone's support and we hope you enjoy the show next week.
7/26/2020 • 23 seconds
Christopher Columbus
While he did sail the ocean blue in 1492, it's come to light that Christopher Columbus may not have been the person we all learned about in school. He did trek across the Atlantic with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria but where he landed and what he did once he got there raises a lot of questions. In the latest episode of AHC Podcast, we take a deep dive into the actions of the explorer and see how your 4th grade teacher may have been lying to you the whole time.
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7/19/2020 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#12) 90's Movies
When going to the theater, people may not always agree on what movie to watch. Some movies, however, come with so much hype that lines will wrap around the theater. Whether those movies live up to the hype, well that's up to you. The movies in the 1990's had a few of these hits as well as some that flopped in the theater and developed a cult following after. We'll roll through a list of our favorite classics and debate what's good and what sucks. Kick back, relax and enjoy our latest Fire Side-chat.
7/12/2020 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
Jim Jones (Don't Drink the Kool-Aid Guy)
Historically, cult leaders haven't fared too well in the eyes of well, pretty much everyone. This show's subject, Jim Jones, may top the list of cult leaders that made a name for themselves for all the wrong reasons. The infamous Jonestown massacre was one of the worst human tragedies in United States history. What drove Jones to control those around him? How was he able to get his foot in the door and begin the brainwashing of thousands of people? What's up with those dark sunglasses? We'll dive into these questions and more in this cult-classic episode of AHC Podcast.
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Kelley, J. L. (2015). Nurture Failure: A Psychobiographical Approach to the Childhood of Jim Jones. Retrieved July 04, 2020, from https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=64878
Chiu, D. (2020, May 30). Jonestown: 13 Things You Should Know About Cult Massacre. Retrieved July 04, 2020, from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jonestown-13-things-you-should-know-about-cult-massacre-121974/
Wise, D. P. (2013, March 9). Sex in Peoples Temple. Retrieved July 04, 2020, from https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=17014
7/5/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#11) 90's Video Games
In this Fire Side-chat, we're going to keep our conversation going about the great things we grew up with in the 1990's. Video games were, and still are, great entertainment for hours, but the advancements we saw in the 90's laid the framework for many of the games today. Who remembers spending hours and hours playing playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater? How awesome was the raccoon suit in Super Mario 3? We'll continue our jog down memory lane in this latest Fire Side-chat.
6/28/2020 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Justin Bieber - The Reboot
By the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on a funny, reboot episode of AHC Podcast.
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6/21/2020 • 56 minutes, 55 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#10) 90's TV Shows
We take a trip down memory lane and discuss one of the golden era's of TV - the 1990's. Did Ross and Rachel's love baffle you as much as it did us? Do you have a neighbor like Cosmo Kramer? Did everyone really love Raymond? We'll discuss all this and more in our latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
6/14/2020 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds
Anton LaVey (Founder of the Church of Satan)
Anton LaVey was a weird dude. He worked as a carny, walked his leopard around the neighborhood, had a cartoonish look, and then - founded the Church of Satan… In this episode of AHC, we’ll take a look at LaVey’s life, his claims to fame, and how he started his church. We’ll also look to see if he was a complete freaking liar as well. Enjoy this “dark” episode of AHC Podcast.
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6/7/2020 • 55 minutes, 48 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#9) Bitcoin
Once only known by cyber geeks and people that wanted to buy drugs online, Bitcoin is making it's case to become a legitimate alternative currency. In this Fire Side-chat, we'll dive into the history of Bitcoin and give it our best shot to explain how it works. We aren't computer programmers, but we'll attempt to play one in this week's Fire Side-chat. Enjoy!
5/31/2020 • 42 minutes, 53 seconds
John McAfee
You probably recognize his last name from the anti-virus software program that your computer constantly asks you to update. What you may not know is the story behind the man that created McAfee anti-virus software, John McAfee. From a brilliant mind and what his skills created for the computer world, to the insane stories of his life in a different country that led him to be an international fugitive, this episode of AHC Podcast is sure to entertain and educate.
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5/24/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Crazy World Records
In this Fire Side-chat, we'll look at the history of the Guinness Book of World Records and some of the crazy records it contains. How many marshmallows could you eat in one minute? What do you think the loudest burp of all time is? We'll answer these questions and more in this entertaining episode.
5/17/2020 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Adam Neumann
Hello, Neumann… In this AHC episode, we are going to discuss the rise and fall of WeWork co-founder, Adam Neumann. Neumann set out to reinvent the workspace for the 21st century, and in the process, raised and then lost a whole bunch of investor money. But was WeWork his true passion? Or was it his desire to become the world’s first trillionaire? Or just maybe, the first person to live forever? We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in this AHC Podcast.
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5/10/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#7) 1-900 Numbers
In the 80's and 90's, 1-900 numbers filled the airwaves with promises of things like live chatting with your favorite superstar, finding "love" over the phone, or getting past that tricky board on Zelda. They also caused parents lots of money and grief with the phone bills that came with it. In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll dive into the weird underworld of the 900 number and it's eventual disappearance.
5/3/2020 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds
Vince McMahon
From the trailer park to CEO, Vince McMahon is the epitome of the American dream come true. But as we all know, you might have to step on some people on your way to the top. We’ll examine some of Vince’s antics both in the ring and out and see why the buff billionaire has landed himself in some hot water over the years and ultimately on the stand in our courtroom.
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Wilkinson, M. (2020, April 3). 10 Funny Backstage Stories About Vince McMahon That Are Too Crazy To Believe. Retrieved from https://www.thesportster.com/wrestling/vince-mcmahon-backstage-stories-funny-crazy/
4/26/2020 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#6) Tiger King
Big cats, polygamy, mullets, guns, meth, and that bitch Carol Baskin.... In this episode, we'll discuss it all as we cover the Netflix blockbuster, Tiger King. All you cool cats and kittens kick back and enjoy our latest Fire Side-chat.
4/19/2020 • 39 minutes, 43 seconds
Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein was a movie mogul, working behind the scenes to make hit films recognized by millions. There had been whispers about “Handsy Harvey” over the years and when some of Hollywood’s biggest stars came forward with their stories of his sexual misconduct, the hammer came down on this scumbag. In this episode, we’ll look at Weinstein’s rise to Hollywood fame and then his ultimate downfall for the grotesque crimes he committed.
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4/12/2020 • 50 minutes, 57 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#5) COVID-19
We'll dive into the weirdness we are all living through now due to the COVID-19 virus. We'll ask questions like, how many times a day are you washing your hands? Are you keeping your 6 feet social distance from others? Are you following the Wu-Tang PSA to ensure you stay safe? We'll dive into this and more in the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
4/5/2020 • 32 minutes, 36 seconds
Axl Rose
Guns n’ Roses was one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 1980’s into the 90’s, and their front man, Axl Rose, was the perfect man for the job. Axl’s high-octane voice and the band’s explosive sound, sold a ton of records and their insane rock star lives made headlines everywhere. Axl seems to have gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years, whether it be showing up a few hours late to a show, his history of violence, or stories like the ones we’ll talk about in this episode that just make you shake your head. Kick back, stay safe in this time of weirdness, and enjoy our latest AHC Podcast episode.
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3/29/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
COVID Update (Week Off)
Hey everybody, we here at AHC Podcast hope you are doing well and staying safe. Much like most of the country, we’re taking the week off to do our best to be socially responsible. But don’t worry, we do have a badass show lined up for you next week. We’ll examine the life and times of legendary rocker and legendary asshole, Axl Rose. Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one. With no new show this week, take a look at some of our other shows you may not have had a chance to listen to yet. Hopefully, you can catch a few laughs in this time of weirdness and uncertainty. Remember, wash your hands, don’t hoard food and toilet paper and for the love of God, stop touching your face so much. Thanks as always for your support and we’ll talk to you guys next week.
3/22/2020 • 39 seconds
Henry Ford
In school, we learn all about Henry Ford and his achievements in engineering, production, and business. But did they give us the full story of Henry Ford? Was there a very dark side to the assembly line wizard that isn’t often spoken of and landed him in some hot water? We’ll examine this and more on the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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3/15/2020 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#4) College Admissions Cheating Scandal
In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll break down and give our opinions on the hoity-toity College Admissions Cheating Scandal. How desperate are some of these parents to get their kids into the school of their choice? How bad is the elitist stink emanating from all this? Listen today and find out!
3/8/2020 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Jose Canseco
He hit lots of towering home runs, did lots of illegal steroids, fought a Partridge Family member, and apparently really, really loves the restaurant, Hooters. Jose Canseco was amazing to watch on the field but definitely had some issues and antics off the field that have landed him on this funny, new episode of AHC Podcast.
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3/1/2020 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#3) Fast Food
In this Fire Side-chat, we'll give our opinions on some of the most debated topics of our time. Who makes the best burger? Who has the best version of America's most ordered side item, the french fry? And yes, we'll answer the question of the young decade, who has the best chicken sandwich? Grab a fistful of napkins, your favorite dipping sauce and your fat pants, and enjoy this Fast Food Fire Side-chat.
2/23/2020 • 41 minutes, 18 seconds
Nancy Grace
Love her or hate her, Nancy Grace always looks like she wants to “speak to your manager”. In this episode of AHC Podcast, we’ll put the prosecutor-turned-crime TV host on the stand to see how her antics in the real courtroom and on her television shows have led her to a lucrative career and possibly led others to prison. Enjoy the show!
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2/16/2020 • 45 minutes, 23 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#2) Valentine's Day
In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we talk about the good, the bad, and the weird regarding the world's horniest holiday, Valentine's Day -- from dog-flogging to beheadings, to the beginnings of the evil empire known as Hallmark. We hope you enjoy this edition of Fire Side-chats.
2/9/2020 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
Tom Cruise!!!
He’s one of the biggest box office stars ever. He famously does his own stunts. He’s arguably the 2nd most powerful member of an entire religion. He's super intense!!! He’s Tom Cruise. But is he an a**hole? We dig into that very question today on the latest episode of AHC Podcast.
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2/2/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Fire Side-chat: (#1) Enter the Wuhan (Virus)
Bonus content! This is our first episode of "Fire Side-Chats". These are just bonus episodes we'll occasionally put out where we discuss topical stories or other stuff on our minds. The outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus is the subject of this chat. Enjoy!
1/26/2020 • 23 minutes, 16 seconds
Jeffrey Epstein (Episode 2)
In Episode 2, we pick up the Epstein saga as he begins his mysterious and lucrative career as a financier and his efforts to hook up with underage girls and (allegedly) share them with his other wealthy friends. We dive into his weird fetishes, the possibly hundreds of victims he abused and yes, his headline-grabbing death. Buckle up and get ready for the conclusion of the Asshole Court episode of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Brown, J. K. (2018, November 28). For years, Jeffrey Epstein abused teen girls, police say. A timeline of his case. Retrieved from https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html.
Calderone, M. (2019, July 8). Jeffrey Epstein prosecutors aided by 'excellent investigative journalism'. Retrieved from https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/08/jeffrey-epstein-prosecutors-aided-investigative-journalism-1402221.
Cassidy, J. (2019, September 10). Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies and the Mysterious Deaths of the Rich and Ruined. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/jeffrey-epstein-and-the-mysterious-deaths-of-the-rich-and-ruined.
Coaston, J., North, A., & Prokop, A. (2019, September 4). Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who was friends with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, explained. Retrieved from https://www.vox.com/2018/12/3/18116351/jeffrey-epstein-case-indictment-arrested-trump-clinton.
Colyar, B. (2019, July 22). The High Society That Surrounded Jeffrey Epstein. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/jeffrey-epstein-high-society-contacts.html.
Elert, G. (n.d.). Number of Billionaires. Retrieved from https://hypertextbook.com/facts/2005/MichelleLee.shtml.
Endeavour Audio. (2019, October 10). Epstein: Devil in the Darkness.
Feldman, A. (2019, July 15). What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein's Childhood. Retrieved from https://forward.com/news/427614/jeffrey-epstein-childhood-brooklyn/.
Ferreira, B. (2019, August 16). Epstein Truthers Are Obsessed With a Sci-Fi Book About Child Sex Slavery Written by Bill Barr's Dad. Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qvgpm3/epstein-truthers-are-obsessed-with-a-sci-fi-book-about-child-sex-slavery-written-by-bill-barrs-dad.
Fichera, A., & Spencer, S. H. (2019, August 20). The Epstein Connections Fueling Conspiracy Theories. Retrieved from https://www.factcheck.org/2019/08/the-epstein-connections-fueling-conspiracy-theories/.
Grigoriadis, V. (2019, August 26). "I Collect People, I Own People": The Curious Sociopathy of Jeffrey Epstein. Retrieved from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/08/curious-sociopathy-of-jeffrey-epstein-ex-girlfriends.
Haag, M. (2019, July 8). $56 Million Upper East Side Mansion Where Epstein Allegedly Abused Girls. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/08/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-nyc-mansion.html.
King, N. (2019, July 15). Alan Dershowitz Denies Epstein Rape Accusations And Defends Role In Sweetheart Deal. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2019/07/15/741739336/alan-dershowitz-weighs-in-on-his-work-on-the-jeffrey-epstein-case.
Mason, C. (1996, January 11). Home Sweet Elsewhere. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/11/garden/home-sweet-elsewhere.html.
Pilkington, E. (2019, July 13). Jeffrey Epstein: how US media – with one star exception – whitewashed the story. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/13/jeffrey-epstein-alex-acosta-miami-herald-media.
Saul, E., & Steinbuch, Y. (2019, August 19). Jeffrey Epstein was sent three 12-year-old French girls as 'birthday gift'. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2019/08/19/jeffrey-epstein-was-sent-three-12-year-old-french-girls-as-birthday-gift/.
Settembre, J. (2019, July 28). Jeffrey Epstein's $56 million mansion could become a real-estate nightmare. Retrieved from https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jeffrey-epsteins-56-million-mansion-could-become-a-real-estate-nightmare-2019-07-12.
Stewart, J. B., Goldstein, M., & Silver-Greenberg, J. (2019, July 31). Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/business/jeffrey-epstein-eugenics.html.
Thomas, L. (2002, October 29). Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of Mystery. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/.
Voytko, L. (2019, August 12). Attorney General Barr, Facing Criticism, Blames Jail For Epstein's Death. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2019/08/12/attorney-general-barr-facing-criticism-blames-jail-for-epsteins-death/#72bfccd1cf51.
Ward, V. (2019, July 22). The Talented Mr. Epstein. Retrieved from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2003/03/jeffrey-epstein-200303.
Weiser, B. (2019, August 9). 'Massage' Was Code for 'Sex': New Epstein Abuse Revelations. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/09/nyregion/epstein-sex-slave-documents.html?register=google&auth=register-google.
Weiss, P. (2007, December 17). The Fantasist. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/news/features/41826/index1.html.
Zarroli, J. (2019, August 14). Jeffrey Epstein's Former Business Associate: I Want To Assist Victims. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2019/08/14/751153024/jeffrey-epsteins-former-business-associate-i-want-to-assist-victims.
1/19/2020 • 54 minutes, 32 seconds
Jeffrey Epstein (Episode 1)
He might be the most talked-about asshole in the world right now. Jeffrey Epstein was incredibly wealthy, insanely perverted, and oddly mysterious in every way-- including his death. As you can imagine, there is a lot to this story. So much so that we couldn’t just do one episode. To give this story it’s due justice, we’re running it in two full-length episodes. In this first episode, we cover Epstein’s early years as a student, teacher, and the start of his career in finance. Enjoy!
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Baker, M., & Harris, A. J. (2019, July 13). Jeffrey Epstein Taught at Dalton. His Behavior Was Noticed. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-dalton-teacher.html.
Bhagat, P. (2015, January 7). Prince Andrew Might Have Been Caught On Tape With 'Sex Slave'. Retrieved from https://www.ibtimes.com.au/prince-andrew-might-have-been-caught-tape-sex-slave-1407641.
Brown, J. K. (2018, November 28). How a future Trump Cabinet member gave a serial sex abuser the deal of a lifetime. Retrieved from https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article220097825.html.
Brown, J. K. (2018, November 28). For years, Jeffrey Epstein abused teen girls, police say. A timeline of his case. Retrieved from https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html.
Calderone, M. (2019, July 8). Jeffrey Epstein prosecutors aided by 'excellent investigative journalism'. Retrieved from https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/08/jeffrey-epstein-prosecutors-aided-investigative-journalism-1402221.
Cassidy, J. (2019, September 10). Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies and the Mysterious Deaths of the Rich and Ruined. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/jeffrey-epstein-and-the-mysterious-deaths-of-the-rich-and-ruined.
Coaston, J., North, A., & Prokop, A. (2019, September 4). Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who was friends with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, explained. Retrieved from https://www.vox.com/2018/12/3/18116351/jeffrey-epstein-case-indictment-arrested-trump-clinton.
Colyar, B. (2019, July 22). The High Society That Surrounded Jeffrey Epstein. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/jeffrey-epstein-high-society-contacts.html.
Elert, G. (n.d.). Number of Billionaires. Retrieved from https://hypertextbook.com/facts/2005/MichelleLee.shtml.
Endeavour Audio. (2019, October 10). Epstein: Devil in the Darkness.
Feldman, A. (2019, July 15). What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein's Childhood. Retrieved from https://forward.com/news/427614/jeffrey-epstein-childhood-brooklyn/.
Ferreira, B. (2019, August 16). Epstein Truthers Are Obsessed With a Sci-Fi Book About Child Sex Slavery Written by Bill Barr's Dad. Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qvgpm3/epstein-truthers-are-obsessed-with-a-sci-fi-book-about-child-sex-slavery-written-by-bill-barrs-dad.
Fichera, A., & Spencer, S. H. (2019, August 20). The Epstein Connections Fueling Conspiracy Theories. Retrieved from https://www.factcheck.org/2019/08/the-epstein-connections-fueling-conspiracy-theories/.
Grigoriadis, V. (2019, August 26). "I Collect People, I Own People": The Curious Sociopathy of Jeffrey Epstein. Retrieved from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/08/curious-sociopathy-of-jeffrey-epstein-ex-girlfriends.
Haag, M. (2019, July 8). $56 Million Upper East Side Mansion Where Epstein Allegedly Abused Girls. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/08/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-nyc-mansion.html.
King, N. (2019, July 15). Alan Dershowitz Denies Epstein Rape Accusations And Defends Role In Sweetheart Deal. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2019/07/15/741739336/alan-dershowitz-weighs-in-on-his-work-on-the-jeffrey-epstein-case.
Mason, C. (1996, January 11). Home Sweet Elsewhere. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/11/garden/home-sweet-elsewhere.html.
Pilkington, E. (2019, July 13). Jeffrey Epstein: how US media – with one star exception – whitewashed the story. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/13/jeffrey-epstein-alex-acosta-miami-herald-media.
Saul, E., & Steinbuch, Y. (2019, August 19). Jeffrey Epstein was sent three 12-year-old French girls as 'birthday gift'. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2019/08/19/jeffrey-epstein-was-sent-three-12-year-old-french-girls-as-birthday-gift/.
Settembre, J. (2019, July 28). Jeffrey Epstein's $56 million mansion could become a real-estate nightmare. Retrieved from https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jeffrey-epsteins-56-million-mansion-could-become-a-real-estate-nightmare-2019-07-12.
Stewart, J. B., Goldstein, M., & Silver-Greenberg, J. (2019, July 31). Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/business/jeffrey-epstein-eugenics.html.
Thomas, L. (2002, October 29). Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of Mystery. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/.
Voytko, L. (2019, August 12). Attorney General Barr, Facing Criticism, Blames Jail For Epstein's Death. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2019/08/12/attorney-general-barr-facing-criticism-blames-jail-for-epsteins-death/#72bfccd1cf51.
Ward, V. (2019, July 22). The Talented Mr. Epstein. Retrieved from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2003/03/jeffrey-epstein-200303.
Weiser, B. (2019, August 9). 'Massage' Was Code for 'Sex': New Epstein Abuse Revelations. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/09/nyregion/epstein-sex-slave-documents.html?register=google&auth=register-google.
Weiss, P. (2007, December 17). The Fantasist. Retrieved from http://nymag.com/news/features/41826/index1.html.
Zarroli, J. (2019, August 14). Jeffrey Epstein's Former Business Associate: I Want To Assist Victims. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2019/08/14/751153024/jeffrey-epsteins-former-business-associate-i-want-to-assist-victims.
1/19/2020 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Billy McFarland
Our subject today became world-famous for organizing the greatest failure of a music festival in modern history. The live-streamed disaster that was Fyre Fest entertained the internet in the spring of 2017 and subsequently created two of the most entertaining documentaries of 2019. On this episode of AHC, we dig a little deeper into Billy McFarland and find that Fyre Festival wasn’t his only disaster.
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Cartwright, L. (2019, September 24). Fyre Festival Fraudster Billy McFarland Busted by Prison Guards. Retrieved from https://www.thedailybeast.com/fyre-festival-fraudster-billy-mcfarland-busted-by-prison-guards.
Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Moved To Low-Security Prison. (2019, October 10). Retrieved from https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/10/fyre-festival-founder-billy-mcfarland-transferred-low-security-prison-recording-scandal/.
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Staff, V. (2018, June 13). Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Arrested for New Ticket-Selling Fraud. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/fyre-festival-founder-billy-mcfarland-arrested-for-new-ticket-selling-scam-1202844282/.
Wang, C. (2017, May 2). 9 douchiest facts about the bro behind Fyre Festival who's not Ja Rule. Retrieved from https://mashable.com/2017/05/02/billy-mcfarland-douchey-facts/.
1/5/2020 • 53 minutes, 41 seconds
Charlie Sheen
Arguably Hollywood's most notorious bad boy, Charlie Sheen has been gracing small screens, big screens, and tabloid covers for three decades now. During his infamous public meltdown in 2011, he had a lot of people questioning whether he was sane. And on our latest episode of AHC, we ask another question: Is Charlie Sheen an asshole?
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(2011, October 23). Charlie Sheen sentenced for attacking wife. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/charlie-sheen-sentenced-for-attacking-wife-2042130.html.
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Mitchell, A. (2017, January 30). Charlie Sheen Broke His Pledge to Donate $1 Million to the USO. Retrieved from http://celebrityinsider.org/charlie-sheen-broke-his-pledge-to-donate-1-million-to-the-uso-18307/.
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Staff, T.M.Z. (2019, June 16). Charlie Sheen's Ex: He Pushed, Threatened to Kill. Retrieved from https://www.tmz.com/2010/02/28/charlie-sheen-denise-richards-brooke-mueller-threat-kill-push-aspen-criminal-case-d-a-testify/.
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12/22/2019 • 1 hour, 27 seconds
Suge Knight
On this episode of Asshole Court, we delve into the menacing figure that is Suge Knight. Part businessman and part gangster, Suge bullied his way into the music industry in the late '80s and early '90s and-- for good and bad-- created a rap music legacy with his label, Death Row Records.
Is he a bad guy? Definitely. Is he at least partially responsible for some of the best rap music ever? Absolutely. Does he have one of the most well-groomed beards in human history? You know it.
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Mighty High Coup - Westcoast (the treasury's instrumental)
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France, L. R. (2018, October 8). Suge Knight sentenced to 28 years in prison. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/04/entertainment/suge-knight-sentencing/index.html.
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A., & Jones, R. (2015, January 30). Suge Knight: his outrageous crimes & misdemeanours. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/11379104/who-is-suge-knight.html.
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12/8/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Pat Robertson
Even if you’re not plugged into the Christian Television world, you probably know Pat Robertson. He’s been on your television for four decades now and utilized his power as a Christian celebrity to enter into mainstream culture and, yes, politics. He ran for President in 1988 and even won a few states in the primary. Trouble is, he might be a monumental asshole. Take a listen and see what you think.
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11/24/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 23 seconds
Justin Bieber
By the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on the latest episode of the AHC Podcast.
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11/10/2019 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal got famous for breaking people's arms in action movies. In this episode, we break him down as a human being. Is Seagal a horrible person or just a guy that makes horrible movies?
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10/27/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Elizabeth Holmes
She was born to a well-to-do family, got into Stanford, and then dropped out to start a blood-testing company that she swore would change the world. And it wasn't long before she had hundreds of millions of dollars in investment capital, a corporate board filled with household names, a sweet-ass private jet, and a net worth that Forbes put at 4.5 Billion dollars in 2015.
But it appears to have been a massive financial scam of the highest order with Holmes allegedly at the helm of it all. The US Court system will weigh in on that soon enough but on this episode of AHC Podcast, three lifelong friends will discuss Ms. Holmes and decide (on an 11 point scale) how much of an asshole she is. Enjoy!
SOURCES:
Carreyrou, J. (2015, October 16). Hot Startup Theranos Has Struggled With Its Blood-Test Technology. Retrieved from https://www.wsj.com/articles/theranos-has-struggled-with-blood-tests-1444881901.
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10/13/2019 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
Don King
The most infamous man in boxing. Arguably the most recognizable hairstyle in the world. Don King worked his way up from an impoverished upbringing in Cleveland to become a household name all around the world, making a fortune along the way. But King not only has an ethically questionable way of conducting business, he has a dark and criminal background. On this episode, we dive deep into that shadowy history in order to rate just how horrible a person Don King actually is.
Sources:
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9/29/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 18 seconds
Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte. The lawyer turned mayor turned current President of the Philippines. You might not know much about him, but on this episode of Asshole Court, you’re going to find out just how insane “Duterte Harry” actually is. Buckle up because this dude totally tests the upper ranges of our non-scientific Asshole Scale.
Sources:
Agencies. (2016, April 19). Philippines presidential candidate apologises for comments on Australian rape victim. Retrieved July 19, 2019, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/19/philippines-apologises-rape-comments-rodrigo-duterte-jacqueline-hamill
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Mills, C. (2016, December 29). Duterte Alleges Possible U.S. Ouster Plots Against Him. Retrieved July 16, 2019, from https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2016-12-29/rodrigo-duterte-calls-american-envoys-in-philippines-spies
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9/14/2019 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
John Gotti
Arguably the most famous mafioso ever, John Gotti captured the American public’s imagination in the ’80s and '90s. While previous mob bosses had shunned the spotlight-- or at least attempted to-- Gotti seemed to revel in it. Splashed across the covers of national magazines and newspapers, Gotti gave the average American the closest glimpse into mob life that they’d ever had and arguably touched off the mafia obsession in popular entertainment over the next two decades. On this episode, we delve into the life of John Gotti to rate just how much of an asshole the Dapper Don was.
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9/14/2019 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
Ty Cobb
The Georgia Peach. A baseball legend. On this episode, we examine one of the greatest baseball players to ever step on a diamond. But we're not discussing his batting average or his ability to steal bases. We're examining (and rating on an 11 point scale) how much of an asshole Ty Cobb was. Enjoy!
Sources:
(2012, April 28). A Beating in the Stands, Followed by One on the Field. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sports/baseball/ty-cobbs-outburst-led-to-notorious-game-in-1912.html?module=inline
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