Send us a Text Message. Going to a Six Flags Theme Park can be a lot of fun. You can fly like Superman. Hang out with Bugs Bunny. And wait in really long lines under the blazing hot sun. Okay, scratch that last one. But overall it’s a great time. Unless it happens to be your final resting place. Then it kinda sucks! Join us for a riveting ride thro…

Send us a Text Message. Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a guitar legend who left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal. Co-founding the legendary band Pantera, Darrell’s innovative riffs and electrifying performances catapulted him to global fame. With albums like Cowboys from Hell and Vulgar Display of Power, Pantera re-defined metal in the 199…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Kyle's Conspiracy Corner, where we uncover the craziest theories that will make you question everything and nothing at the same time. Ever heard of Violet Jessop, the lady who survived the sinking of not one, not two, but three doomed ships? Was she just really good at swimming, or was she a Nazi terrorist? And th…

Send us a Text Message. It was a beautiful Summer Day in Sarasota, Florida on July 15, 1974. At local station WXLT, news anchor Christine Chubbuck was reading the morning’s top headlines. Little did anyone know she was about to make broadcasting history by pulling out a gun and shooting herself. Many horrified people saw it unfold live on the airwa…

Send us a Text Message. Robert Durst is the son of an American real estate magnate and the subject of Andrew Jarecki’s HBO docu-series The Jinx. Robert is accused of killing three people over the course of his life: His first wife, his best friend and close neighbor. Buckle up for this one because we’re about to go on a wild ride. Pinch poke, you o…

Send us a Text Message. In honor of OJ Simpson's death, we celebrate the life, career and death of the proverbial thorn in his side-- the legend himself: Mr. Norm Macdonald. Ben Kissel joins us in studio. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinent…

Send us a Text Message. Renard Spivey was the bailiff on the Emmy award winning court show Cristina's Court. Jonathan Schmitz was an unsuspecting guest on the Jenny Jones show. What do these two have in common? Both would have daytime television appearances that would predate-- and foreshadow-- their arrests for murder. That's today on Death in Ent…

Send us a Text Message. What if I told you that you can unlock the secret to unlimited wealth and happiness just by listening to this episode? It's true. You can do it in your spare time – right out of your tiny apartment – without any hassle! If TV pitchman Don Lapre were still alive, he’d tell you the same thing. He was the self-proclaimed King o…

Send us a Text Message. Tween Popstar Aaron Carter is as synonymous with the late 90s and early 2000s as Y2K, AOL and 9/11. His brother was a Backstreet Boy and his girlfriend was Lizzie McGuire. He was no doubt the flyest kid on the block. Aaron's career rise had been lighting fast. But then so was his downfall. Aaron’s later years were plagued wi…

Send us a Text Message. Brandy Norwood exploded onto the Pop Culture scene in the 1990s. She starred in the hit sitcom Moesha, had multiple hit albums, and even won a Grammy. She was speeding along on the highway of life until it all came crashing down on December 30, 2006. Hear the entire tragic story on this episode of Death in Entertainment! Sup…

Send us a Text Message. The final chapter of Aaron Hernandez's story. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainmentBy Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling

Send us a Text Message. Aaron Hernandez was a multi-sport prodigy born and raised in Bristol Connecticut. With a tumultuous childhood featuring abuse from his father, to both of his parents being arrested for different crimes— there was seemingly no where to go but up. Unbeknownst to Aaron— there was an NFL dynasty 9 years in the making waiting for…

Send us a Text Message. Bob Simon was a Veteran Journalist who survived nearly 5 decades covering global unrest and reporting in war zones, only to unceremoniously perish in a luxury taxi cab accident. Who’s responsible? The family points their fingers at the driver, saying he was unfit and reckless. But the company blames the victim. It was an abr…

Send us a Text Message. The internet can be an amazing place. One day you can be nobody, and the next be one of the most famous people in the world. But the pursuit of going viral can have devastating effects. This episode we delve into some of those very stories. We discuss three of Youtube's most infamous Influencers of Death. That's today on Dea…

Send us a Text Message. William Holden was a legendary actor whose career started during the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring in such classics as Sunset Boulevard and Stalag 17. He was rich. He was famous. And he was a drunk! After his career fizzled, he drank himself into oblivion at his oceanfront Santa Monica condo. One night, after a few bottl…

Send us a Text Message. Super Bowl Sunday. Atlanta. January 30, 2000. The Big Game was a Big Thriller and came down to the final play. But the real drama took place off the field. Ray Lewis, a Star Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, found himself at a post-game party where a drunken altercation turned deadly. By the time the clock ran out, he and…

Send us a Text Message. Issei Sagawa was the son of a powerful businessman in Japan that murdered, cooked and ate his friend while studying literature in France. After being extradited to his home country, he was set free and became the world's first celebrity cannibal. Bon appetit! That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Deat…

Send us a Text Message. Christina Grimmie was a young American singer and Youtube star whose channel just reached one million subscribers. After appearing as a contestant on "The Voice," she shot to music superstardom. Then one night after a concert in Orlando, a Florida Man silenced her voice forever. It's another case of obsessed fan turned murde…

Send us a Text Message. Ladies and gentlemen, time travelers, and Daleks tuning in from the far reaches of the universe, welcome to our 3rd annual Holly Jolly Christmas episode. Today, we're diving into the wibbly-wobbly world of a man whose obsession with the TV Show "Doctor Who" masked his darker side of violence and terror. So grab your fez, str…

Send us a Text Message. On a fateful night in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was the target of a brutal gang hit that left him mortally wounded. He was gunned down by an unknown assailant while riding in the passenger seat of a BMW driven by Suge Knight, head of Death Row Records. It’s a murder mystery that has inexpl…

Send us a Text Message. On this special double episode, all eyez are on Tupac Shakur, an iconic artist who left an indelible mark on the music industry. He emerged from the streets of Harlem a poet with a raw voice and then moved to California, where he quickly rose through the ranks in the rap world. Tupac’s magnetic charisma and lyrical prowess p…

Send us a Text Message. Indian actor Salman Khan became a Bollywood darling in the 1990’s. His career was on a steady climb until 2002— when Khan ran over 5 people and crashed his Toyota Land Cruiser into a bakery— killing one. This insane story has an even crazier ending. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertain…

Send us a Text Message. 25 year old Moriah Wilson was the winningest woman in the American off-road cycling scene. She had energy, drive and charisma. And on May 11, 2022, she had 3 bullets shot into her. That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes e…

Send us a Text Message. Okay. I’m not even going to sugarcoat it. This is a sad episode. A life cut way too short. Selfishly and mercilessly. Judith Barsi was a prolific child actress who was the voice of many of our childhoods (The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven). She was failed by her family, Hollywood and the world. That’s today on Deat…

Send us a Text Message. American Television Commercials do everything they can to separate you from your money. But what happens when corporate advertisers kill the very people they use to sell you on their products? Come on down and find out today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Aleja…

Send us a Text Message. Matthew Perry is dead at age 54 after a long history of substance abuse. He was found unresponsive in his hot tub after an apparent drowning due to cardiac arrest. More details to come on his exact cause of death. Perry had a career filled with hits (a little show called FRIENDS...hello!!!), misses (best we forget THE WHOLE …

Send us a Text Message. What’s doin’, deados? It’s that time of year again: Pats Football and Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Stah-bucks. Oh and it’s Halloween! Welcome to Spooktacular numbah 3! In past episodes, we toldja about The Plainfield Ghoul, The Halloween Killer and The Milwaukee Cannibal. But now it’s time to put Wisconsin in the rearview, becaus…

Send us a Text Message. As you watch a great Horror Movie, your heart begins to beat faster. There’s a fluttering in the pit of your stomach. Your throat is dry. Your palms are damp. Suddenly a chill runs down your spine. You clutch the person next to you. You tell yourself: it’s only a movie. But in some cases, it’s not just a movie. On this spook…

Send us a Text Message. Actor Brad Renfro (The Client, Bully) came from a Knoxville, Tennessee Trailer Park to become one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood. Known for his tough gritty demeanor and solid screen presence, Brad was at the top of his game until his addictions slowly chipped at a once-promising movie career and eventually ki…

Send us a Text Message. In 2022, Richard Allen was arrested for the murders of Abby Williams and Liberty German. Many people were ready to close the case and move on. They had to have gotten the right guy, right? That was the attitude many people had until a bombshell court document dropped in September of 2023 that pins the murders on multiple res…

Send us a Text Message. In 2021, the DIE Podcast and the world was never the same. Welcome to the 100th Episode Celebration! Join hosts Kyle, Mark and Alejandro as they look back and ask themselves, "Well, how did we get here?" Get ready for lots of fun clips, stories and even a few surprises. That's happening right here, right now on Death in Ente…

Send us a Text Message. By the time Actress Reebecca Gayheart was 28 years old, she had a successful movie career-- a big time Hollywood director boyfriend-- and a bright future ahead of her. That was until one day she got behind the wheel of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and caused an accident that would end the life of a young boy and put her in court. T…

Send us a Text Message. It's been a tough week for Ashton Kutcher. On Thursday 9/7/23, his best friend Danny Masterson was sentence to 30 years to life in prison for sex crimes. The next day, character letters written to the judge asking for leniency when sentencing Masterson were made public. The most prominent supporters were none other than Asht…

Send us a Text Message. Was it all just a dream? On the Eleventh of September, 2001, a date that will live in infamy, New York City was attacked…and the world would never be the same. Nor would the entertainment industry. You see, when those towers came down they also knocked over a domino that shook up Hollywood like a giant etch-a-sketch. Join us…

Send us a Text Message. A young ingenue, a fast-rising actor, and a heinous serial killer. All 3 intersected on the night of February 21, 2001. Ashley Ellerin was on cloud nine as she was getting ready to attend a post-Grammys party with That 70s Show star Ashton Kutcher. But her dream date soon turned into a nightmare thanks to the Hollywood Rippe…

Send us a Text Message. Trevor Moore was known as a hilarious sketch comedian, TV Host, and all-around great guy. His off-the-wall humor and great screen presence made him a standout in his comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. During the insanity of the COVID 19 quarantine, Trevor mysteriously fell to his death at his home in Los Angeles. To thi…

Send us a Text Message. Owen Hart was born into wrestling royalty. Fighting his way out of the shadow cast by his older brother— Bret the hitman Hart— Owen became one of the most respected and hated international wrestlers of the 90’s..until it all came crashing down. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment …

Send us a Text Message. Barbara Colby was a talented television, film and Broadway actress. Her infectious personality and hard work spawned relationships with the likes of Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Jack Klugman. All signs pointed to her becoming a superstar until she was tragically murdered in Los Angeles, California at the age of 36. …

Send us a Text Message. Howdy folks, golly do we have a doozy for you today. It’s the story of Jim Varney. He was one heck of a versatile performer. The man could go from Shakespeare to Slapstick like green grass through a goose. In the 80 and 90s, his Commercials, TV Shows and Movies were everywhere! His signature character Ernest P. Worrell captu…

Send us a Text Message. Comedy writer and humorist Doug Kenney completely changed the American comedic landscape. After co-founding Harvard and National Lampoon-- he brought a specific dark and twisted satire that gave comedy, and brought himself to, a dangerous edge. Today on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is host…

Send us a Text Message. Once upon a time in a faraway land, where it’s flat and immense, and the heat is intense, a man named Walt Disney built a theme park. It’s a magical place where millions of people gather to hang out with Mickey Mouse and wait in long lines while gobbling down overpriced funnel cakes. They say it’s the happiest place on earth…

Send us a Text Message. Singers like Amy Winehouse don't come around very often. She was an old soul with a new sound. A unique blend of Jazz and RnB with a bite. Her songs resonated with millions of fans, telling deeply personal tales of love and heartbreak. Amy exploded onto the world's stage in the mid-2000s, becoming the music industry's "It Gi…

Send us a Text Message. Storm Chasers was a popular show about, well, take a wild guess. Thrusting audiences into the eye of the storm, dozens of scientists, cameramen, producers and medical personnel, risked their lives over five seasons to bring us footage unable to be captured anywhere else. That was until the biggest tornado ever recorded took …

Send us a Text Message. Delphi, Indiana, a small, woodsy town north of Indianapolis, became the site of two of the most notorious murders of recent memory. Originally dubbed the Snapchat Murders, local teens Abby Williams and Liberty German caught their killer on video just before being lured to their deaths. So why did it take 5 years to figure ou…

Send us a Text Message. Charles Harrelson— father of famous actor Woody Harrelson— was arrested for 3 separate murders. But was he set up by the very CIA he claims to have worked for? Find out this week on Death in Entertainment Support the Show. Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! http…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another special edition of the DIEPOD. Today we’re picking up right where we left off and returning to the darkest corners of Hollywood lore. So get ready for another helping of outlandish Urban Legends. Was Singer Avril Lavigne replaced by a doppelganger named Melissa? Does the ghost of a little boy appear in the…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special edition of Death in Entertainment! The rumor mill is buzzing about this week’s episode. A friend of a friend of a friend says the subject is Urban Legends. And I’m happy to report that the whispers are absolutely true. Today we’ll be sharing and debunking the most outlandish stories that have circulated …

Send us a Text Message. Fasten your seatbelts because Menendez Mania continues! After months of living large, the brothers were finally arrested in 1990 and charged with the murder of their parents. To quote the tagline for the TV movie: "Was it fear that made them kill or was it simply greed?" The trial began in 1993 and became a media sensation w…

Send us a Text Message. What do The Cheesecake Factory, the movie Batman and a couple of shotguns have in common? All three of them are important details in this week's episode! It was a crime that sent shock waves through Beverly Hills. On August 20, 1989, Jose Menendez, a wealthy movie mogul, and his wife Kitty were murdered in their million-doll…

Send us a Text Message. Ray Combs came to Hollywood full of energy-- ready to take on the comedy world hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Johnny Carson. Within a few years he would get an agent, became host of a hit game show, and was found dead at the age of 40. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the Show. Death in Entertainm…