Welcome to the Scandalous Diamonds Podcast, where co-hosts Jennifer Lusk and Dana Compton recap the New York Times' Best-Selling novels by the one and only Jackie Collins. Join us for laughs, gasps, diamonds and everything in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scandalous-diamonds--4784580/support.
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CNN Africa is a round-up of the region's cultural, sports and business events. The feed includes three weekly CNN series: 1) Inside Africa, 2) African Voices, and 3) Marketplace Africa.
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“Arizona Podcast” shares the adventures of Chris and Mary who journey the highways and backroads of the Grand Canyon state. Their focus on the Mother Road, Route 66, leads them to popular tourist locations as well as many hidden gems across State 48. They hope their podcasts help others in discovering what Arizona has to offer. The events, people, places, food and music are endless.
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S9 Ep. 4 - "Handjobs Under the Table?"
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Jennifer entertains the masses with Chapters 18-27 of Jackie Collins' cult classic, Lady Boss! Slapfighting is now legal in Texas and the girls are so confused. Listeners can revel in the first Jackie Collins dinner party of Season 9 - hand jobs under the table, everyone? Meanwhile, the gals discuss the etiquette surrounding screaming obscenities a…
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Jennifer continues setting the stage with Chapters 12-17 of Jackie Collins' best-selling novel, Lady Boss. Jen is giving big deck energy with her fancy new deck. The girls laugh about dinosaur erotica and agree that the Pterodactylus is the least sexy of the dinosaurs. Dana and America's Husband eat their weight in cheese curds with friends in Madi…
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Jen entertains the masses with Chapters 5-11 of Lady Boss by Jackie Collins, where Lucky goes undercover and the girls really hope she starts dressing like Carmen Sandiego in this new role. America's Husband has properly identified the smell of a spray tan: iodine and meat skittles. Jen tells the story of a man who tried to sneak a hundred living s…
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Gino Santangelo is BACK! But more importantly, Jen's amazing impersonation of Gino Santangelo is back! This season, join the girls for Lady Boss by the one and only Jackie Collins. Jen will read us the Prologue and tell us about Chapters 1-4. Dana obsesses over fantasy fiction novel sex scenes and Jen tells the insane story of a friend who got a ha…
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Coffee With Jim Hinckley; Arizona Podcast Bonus 7-14-24
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Another chance to share time with an ol' friend. I joined America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning July 14, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennia…
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S8 Ep. 8 - "He's a Dick... But He's Not a Criminal"
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Dana is back from vocal rest for this season finale of Jackie Collins' best-selling novel, The Stud. Jen regales us with divorce stories, including a woman who left her husband because he didn't love Disney's movie Frozen enough and a man who bet his mail order bride in a card game... and lost. The girls decide that Henry VIII was probably a gross …
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S8 Ep. 7 - "The Next Best Thing to Olan Mills"
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In Rebecca's final episode subbing for Dana, Jen starts to wrap up Jackie Collins' best-selling novel, The Stud. The girls laugh about the 1985 John Candy flick Summer Rental while Rebecca comes in clutch with a pair of socks featuring a social media influencer's face. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Diamonds wherever you listen to …
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Jennifer regales listeners with a recap of Chapters 15-18 of The Stud by the one and only Jackie Collins. Dana is still on vocal rest, so Rebecca is bringing the heat in her sexy socks while Jen reminisces about slamming down the phone in the old days. The girls solve life's mysteries left and right, including how to set boundaries for orgies. Plea…
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S8 Ep. 5 - "BYOS: Bring Your Own Smut"
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In the Scandalous Diamonds 100th Episode (!) Jennifer covers Chapters 13-15 of Jackie Collins' novel The Stud, featuring a harem of eunuchs and a disco country bar. While Dana is on vocal rest, the one and only Rebecca Ortega, AKA "The OG Stud" subs in. The girls deliver a PSA on being nice after sex as well as not nailing everyone you see while yo…
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Stephanie Stuckey, CEO Stuckey's Corporation
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In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, Stephanie Stuckey. We talk about her past, present and the future of Stuckey's! More fun on the great American road trip and the celebration of the Mother Road, Route 66. Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log roll…
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Jen covers Chapters 9 through the first half of 13 of The Stud by Jackie Collins. Jen goes on a road trip to far West Texas - Big Bend, Marfa, Marathon and encounters a very judgy hipster. Dana and America's Husband are heading to Boston, where they are going to mix it up with the Salem witches. The girls talk about the mile high club. Please rate,…
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S8 Ep. 3 - "That's a 1969 Debacle Right There"
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In this week's shuckin' and jivin' installment of Jackie Collins' "The Stud" (Chapters 6-8), Jennifer tells the tale of her recent outing to a real life Pickle Parade in the rain. Dana delivers a PSA that rain coats have to be sprayed every once in a while or you'll get soaked. Jen is growing out her undercut and her bangs, so she's rocking a found…
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S8 Ep. 2 - "She's Like a British Mary Tyler Moore"
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Jennifer recaps Chapters 3-5 of the wild and wacky 1960's novel, The Stud, by Jackie Collins. Dana is getting good at tarot reading and tells an incredible jewlery story from a listener. Jen regales us with the story of a person who is in a "friends with benefits relationship" with their car. Spoiler alert: they say it is so pleasurable! Meanwhile,…
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The girls are back for Season 8 and are proud to present "The Stud" by NY Times Best-Selling Author, Jackie Collins! Jen tells the story of a woman from Iowa who was caught bringing giraffe dung into the U.S. for the purposes of making (not her first) dung necklace. Dana learns what crabs are (not the kind in the ocean). The girls ponder what to do…
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REZ Radio 91.3 FM Interview | Arizona Podcast BONUS
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On Sunday, March 31, 2024 I was interviewed by Chris (and Jack too) at REZ Radio 91.3FM in Pala, California to discuss Route 66 in the California desert area. Stories on the Mother Road and Interstate 40 from Barstow east to Oatman and Kingman. We touched on "The Mother Road Minute" reels and the future. I will never turn down an interview opportun…
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Coffee With Jim Hinckley; Arizona Podcast Bonus 1-7-24
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I was thrilled to have been a guest of America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning January 7, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in …
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Desert Diamond Distillery - Arizona Podcast
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In this edition of On The Road with the ArizonaPodcast we spotlight the award winning DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY, the oldest craft distillery located in Kingman, AZ with owners John and Deborah Patt. Their vision in 2010 was to be the best RUM distillery in the south west. The Result after 14 years? Plenty or recognitions, awards and international m…
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S7 Ep. 12 - "We Pay Her in Taxidermy"
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Jennifer wraps up the epic saga of girl mob boss and all-around badass, Lucky Santangelo in Jackie Collins' critically-acclaimed "Lucky." The girls come up with the idea of "My First Tarot Deck" for kids, which is sure to be on the top of every child's holiday and birthday gift list this year. Scandalous Diamonds' very own researcher, Allison, subm…
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S7 Ep. 11 - "His Official Breed is Wackadoodle"
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Jennifer rehashes Chapters 100-113 of Jackie Collins' blockbuster novel "Lucky." Dana and Jen have some great responses to cat-calls. The girls freak out over a man who identifies as a Collie and goes to public places for belly rubs. They agree that if a man comes into the bedroom wearing a furry costume, they are both outta there. More than once, …
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Jennifer covers chapters 92-99 of "Lucky," jumps ahead several years with the beginning of Book Three. So much has changed since the last episode! The girls encounter a "high-tech" 1980's study that includes a word processor and Jen announces that she is a card-carrying Nasty Woman. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…
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S7 Ep. 9 - "Get Off My Magnificent Nipples!"
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Jennifer regales listeners with a recap of Chapters 81-90 of Jackie Collins' best-selling novel, Lucky. Dana takes Jen for her colonscopy and they make best friends with all of the staff. Jen and her neighbor rescue a baby squirrel and name her Shelby Dawn while Dana takes us into her mind palace. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Dia…
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S7 Ep. 8 - “By Interesting, I Mean Train Wreck”
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Chapters 71-80 of Jackie Collins' smash hit "Lucky" are coming at you hot in this episode. Jen finally convinces Dana to watch 90 Day Fiancee, and both their lives are forever changed. Dana does the Hot Ones Challenge and barely survives and Jen attends an S&M-themed wedding. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Diamonds wherever you lis…
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S7 Ep. 7 - "Don't Ever Follow Anybody Into the Sea"
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Hold on to your Captain's Hats, because Jennifer retells chapters 60-70 of Jackie Collins' "Lucky" where the characters find themselves on a yacht. Ahoy (again)! Dana decorates her house for Spooky Season way too early because she's dressing her home for the season she wants, not the season she has. Jen goes to Savannah and gets a full pat-down at …
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S7 Ep. 6 - "Hold On To My Dick for Support"
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Jennifer recaps the insanity of chapters 50-59 of Jackie Collins' best-selling novel, "Lucky." Jen and Dana ponder what it would be like if they kept a diary of their daily lives (spoiler alert: it would be incredibly boring). The girls are pretty sure that their friend Knox is in a cult... again. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Dia…
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S7 Ep. 5 - "It Stinks Here, and I Want a Hot Dog!"
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Jennifer regales us with a recap of chapters 40-49 of the wild mobster saga by Jackie Collins, "Lucky," where the girls celebrate the fact that waterbeds are back! Dana tries to read poetry and has never been so bored. The girls go to the same gynecologist, who has been bestowed the honor of being the "Official Gynecologist of Scandalous Diamonds."…
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S7 Ep. 4 - "Get Ready to Straddle, Everybody!"
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Jennifer entertains us with the recap of chapters 28-39 of Jackie Collins' wild novel, Lucky, while letting the cat out of the bag that Dana is only eating foods that match her nail polish exactly. The girls admit that they don't really understand the game of cricket (does anyone?) while reminiscing about Oldsmobiles from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Plea…
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S7 Ep. 3 - "That Left Kidney is Gorgeous"
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Jennifer covers chapters 17-27 of Jackie Collins' critically-acclaimed novel, Lucky, which they learn is full of so many upstanding citizens (insert eye roll here). Dana and America's Husband go to Costa Rica (and see sloths!). Meanwhile, back in the states, Jen recovers from a concussion, but continues to look fantastic throughout her recovery. Pl…
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S7 Ep. 2 - "... And That's When I Shank You"
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The girls deliver edutainment and exaggertainment while Jennifer covers chapters 7-16 of Jackie Collins' nutbag central novel, "Lucky." Dana proves that she has no idea what countries make up Central America, South America... or the Caribbean, and Jen decides "A Good Friend and Mean Enemy" needs to go on her tombstone. Thank you to friend of the po…
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Jen and Dana jump into Chapters 1-6 of Jackie Collins' Lucky, the second book of the Lucky Santangelo Series (sequel to Chances from Scandalous Diamonds Season 5!). Called the "James Bond for women," Lucky Santangelo is back, baby! In this season premier, the girls decide that the 1600's were a terrible time to be alive, especially for women who ha…
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S6 Ep. 8 - "This is a Great Audiobook to Make Love to"
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The girls wrap up the riveting story of pirates and captives with the final installment of "The Power Trip" by Jackie Collins. Both girls go to separate, amazing concerts and realize that you can flip people off AND show them a beautiful ring at the same time. Please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you!! Become a s…
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S6 Ep. 7 - "The Pirates of Pizzazz"
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Jennifer continues the story of the high seas with this week's installment of "The Power Trip" by Jackie Collins. There is talk of a taxidermied squirrel nativity scene, a mafia climate change conference, and what one would wear when heading to a yacht to pirate and kidnap. Please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank yo…
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S6 Ep. 6 - "Unlock The Flamenco Dancer Cages"
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Jennifer continues the tale of a boating adventure in this gripping episode of Jackie Collins' The Power Trip. The girls are on cold medicine so they are punch drunk, much like the characters in this book. They discuss what supplies pirates need from Party City and Amazon in order to capture a boat and learn their pirate names. Please rate, review …
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S6 Ep. 5 - "The Last of the Sex Swings"
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The guests are on the yacht and we have our first excursion in today's installment of The Power Trip! Dana recounts how her house used to be a swingers' sex house that was covered in sex murals, and Jen accidentally shows a cable guy some porn on her laptop. Please rate, review and subscribe to Scandalous Diamonds wherever you listen to podcasts! T…
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S6 Ep. 4 - "He Had a Sexual Hangover"
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The wacky guests and crew set sail on the latest installment of The Power Trip. Jen regales us with a story about a man who pays his (sterile... oops!) neighbor to sleep with his wife and impregnate her, and Dana points out the distinction between the wealthy Walmart Waltons and the pioneer TV Waltons. Both girls agree that neither of them has the …
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S6 Ep. 3 - "She was a Spider Monkey in Bed"
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Jennifer wraps up Book One of The Power Trip and goes over "yacht etiquette." Jen wants to know what to do when a repair guy tells you he's going to "hit that hoe" and the girls decide that This Old House needs to come do some things to Jen's old house. Dana reads Vladimir Putin's Wikipedia page and notices that he has had several different eras wi…
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S6 Ep. 2 - "Would You Rather: Boat Edition"
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On this episode of The Power Trip recap, Jennifer takes listeners through the backgrounds of the characters who will be together on the yacht, and the girls decide that they all could use a lot of therapy. Jen's lights flicker when she turns on her washing machine (electrical problem or poltergeist? you decide...), and the girls figure out that the…
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S6 Ep. 1 - "The Season Sex Soft Swap"
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Set sail with Scandalous Diamonds as Jennifer dives into The Power Trip by Jackie Collins! The girls discuss the Loofah Code for identifying fellow elderly swingers and wonder what voyeurs do with their hands while watching other people do things. AHOY!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scandalous-diamonds--47845…
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S5 Ep. 11 - "A Moment of Silence for the Ripped Halston Dress"
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Jennifer wraps up Jackie Collins' hit novel, Chances, in this thrilling season finale. Jen and Dana may or may not be embroiled in a celebrity scandal right now, and they ponder whether mobsters get super excited to see each other after being exiled to other countries due to tax evasion. Finally, the girls take to the high seas for the next season …
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Jennifer recaps the next-to-last episode of her retelling of Jackie Collins' hit novel, Chances. Jen gets into a fight with a bamboo plant and leaves the battle with a face cut that would make Gino Santangelo jealous. Dana goes to Albuquerque and discovers that everyone is high. The girls wonder how hard it is to apply for a job with the Mafia and …
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S5 Ep. 9 - "He Got The Concrete Slippers"
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Jennifer gets us through the 1960s with the latest installment of Jackie Collins' "Chances," and the girls ask the age old question, "Is that a gun under your pillow or are you just happy to see me?" Jen apologizes to the entire country of France before the girls start getting French hate mail full of French cuss words. Jen brings back her award-wi…
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S5 Ep. 8 - "Once More for the Toxic Masculinity in the Back!"
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Jennifer starts Book 2 of 'Chances' by Jackie Collins, and sets the stage for Lucky Santangelo and Steven Berkley's formative years. Tragedy strikes (twice!) and a Greek shipping heiress becomes a central character. The girls marvel at the dumb people who try to smuggle drugs in the airport and then practice kegel exercises while on the air. Please…
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S5 Ep. 7 - "This is Like Sleepless in Seattle, but not at all Like Sleepless in Seattle"
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Jennifer is still covering the never-ending NYC Blackout in 1977, while also bringing the Gino and Carrie stories up through the 1950s. Murder! Mob hits gone wrong! Kidnapping! New Identities! Casinos! Jen rolls her eyes at art students who present cardboard from the garbage as their latest masterpiece. Dana is outraged at a historic rich woman's (…
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S5 Ep. 6 - "Pinky Banana is in Havana?!"
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In this installment of the recap of Jackie Collins' 'Chances,' Jennifer takes us further into Gino and Carrie's lives through the end of WWII. Jen accidentally buys an entire display of Christmas cards, the girls wonder what it was like to visit someone in prison in the 1940s, and friend of the pod, Elle, sends in a slightly scandalous Amish pictur…
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S5 Ep. 5 - "Gino Was a Wholesome Gangster"
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In this week's installment of Jackie Collins' "Chances," Jennifer covers the day after the NYC Blackout in 1977 and more of Carrie and Gino's history from 1928-1937. Jen remembers her childhood perms and Dana expresses her deep love for the mob. The girls review the ten strangest world records. This leads them to decide to attempt to beat the curre…
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S5 Ep. 4 - "I Thought It Would be a Sex Party... Why is Charlie Chaplin Here?"
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Jennifer covers Clementine Duke's big, crazy party in 1928 and the first night of the 1977 NYC Blackout. The girls coin a new term for the men in Jackie Collins' books who often find themselves in a situation... they are in a real "dickle." Dana tells her secret of faking a phone call to get out of virtually any situation, and Jen has several Walma…
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S5 Ep. 3 - "There Was a Lot of Screaming, and a Skewed Wig"
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In this episode's retelling of "Chances" by Jackie Collins, Jennifer and Dana delve into Carrie's origin story through 1928 and introduce a new segment called "Would You Rather?" Dana and America's Husband get asked a personal question at a family Thanksgiving visit, and Jen spends Thanksgiving visiting her favorite coffee table. Please rate, revie…
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S5 Ep. 2 - "Look... I Don't Want to Talk about it, but I had to go to Waco"
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Jennifer takes us on a séance of steamy romance with Gino's backstory through 1928 in Jackie Collins' Chances. Jen's jet lag leads her to ask for the way to "Pilladicky Circus" and Dana and America's Husband get "walked in on" at the Frankfurt Airport hotel. Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rape, sexual violence, and paedophil…
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Jennifer and Dana take listeners on a journey with the mafia in Jackie Collins' hit novel, "Chances." Jen remembers that her mother is a fan of rap, Dana tries to flash America's Husband while wearing a trench coat and it doesn't go as planned, and the girls hope through this book that they will finally find out what racketeering is. Become a suppo…
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In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with author and podcaster Jim Hinckley, a man that, if not already labeled.. should be considered one of the ultimate authorities on the Mother Road… Route66. We’ll learn more about Jim Hinckley’s America, his written, audio and video adventures and take a peek at what’s in the future. If you haven’t p…
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Our guest on this edition the Arizona Podcast is Mark Eller, Foundations and New Business Director of Leave No Trace. We learn about the seven principles to becoming good stewards of our environment as we journey out to discover the great state of Arizona. We are all the solution to conservation and Leave No Trace is leading the way with pioneering…
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