Disgraceland is the award-winning music podcast hosted by Jake Brennan that explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Cardi B, the Grateful Dead, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley, and more. Disgraceland is a scripted, single voice narrative storytelling podcast that melds true crime, music history, mystery, and misadventure. Disgraceland is not a journalistic podcast. It is an entertainme ...
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Come journey with Dini Clarke as he shares his memories and music. Hosted by Jerry Craig.
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Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite) journeys back to the first incarnation of Superman on television: the 1952-1958 series ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN starring George Reeves. In this rewatch podcast, Anthony and guests break down each episode of the classic show and celebrate one of the most underrated Man of Steel depictions of all time. New episodes every Thursday.
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The Smilie Empowerment Podcast - Women Empowerment, Personal Development, Confidence Latina
Smilie Filomeno Rodriguez, Life Empowerment Coach, Social Worker, Podcaster
Welcome to The Smilie Empowerment Podcast, the ultimate source of inspiration, motivation, and guidance for busy Latinas and women who want to unleash their inner power and find their voice. Join us to explore various topics to help you overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve your goals. We've got you, from personal growth and self-care to career and leadership development, relationship, friendship advice, and leadership. Tune in now, and let's empower ourselves together! ¡Sintoniz ...
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Donny Hathaway: Angels, Demons, and Unexplained Visions
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Donny Hathaway was a singer, songwriter, and performer so inspiring that he compelled Stevie Wonder to change the way he sang, got Amy Winehouse to name-check him in her lyrics, and made musical giants like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin stand up and take notice. But he was as troubled as he was talented. He suffered from hallucinations and parano…
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REWIND - James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag... Of Meth
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Bonus Episode: Crime and Grime in 1977 NYC, Great Music Cities, CBGB Qu'est-ce que c'est?
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks about the unique social conditions that created the vibrant 1970s NYC music scene that birthed Talking Heads, the subject of this week's episode. Crime, grime, sanitation strikes, baseball, blackouts - Jake covers it all, plus your emails texts, and voicemails. What are the best books and films about 1970s N…
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The Man in the Lead Mask (Adventures of Superman 2x11)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) break down "The Man in the Lead Mask" (Season 2, Episode 11). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a wanted criminal tries to convince his cronies that a doctor was able to surgically change his fingerprints. Be sure to listen …
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Talking Heads: Punk Rock, New Wave, Blackouts, and Psycho Killers
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From 1976 to 1977, unsuspecting young people in New York City were snuck up on in the darkness and shot in cold blood. Six dead, murdered by David Berkowitz, AKA the Son of Sam, a serial killer who held all five boroughs in the grip of fear for one year. A year in which punk rock and new wave took hold, the Yankees went on a tear, a garbage strike …
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REWIND - Whitney Houston: Cracks in the Mirror, Crack on the Mirror, and One Fateful Choice
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REWIND - Ray Charles: Busted for Heroin and Busting Genres with the Best Damn R&B
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Ray Charles was hooked on heroin, arrested by federal agents, and once survived a near-death plane ride by helping the pilot - as a blind man. He invented R&B. He was powerful enough to bring black and white culture into one. He was a genre-melding musical genius. Despite being born into a literal dirt poor existence in the Jim Crow era Deep South,…
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Ep. 54 Conquer Procrastination: Strategies for Women to Boost Confidence and Achieve Success
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Hey! Send us a Text Message What if we told you that overcoming procrastination could transform your life, unlocking your true potential and boosting your confidence? Master the art of conquering procrastination with Smilie on the Smilie Empowerment Podcast. This episode is packed with essential strategies to help women break free from the debilita…
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Gianni Versace: Sly Stallone, Madonna, Elton John, a Serial Killer, and the Death of the Sun King
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Gianni Versace was a runway iconoclast who outfitted the likes of Madonna, Demi Moore, Prince, Sylvester Stallone, and Don Johnson. He lived like Louis XIV and counted Princess Di and Elton John among his friends. He was plagued by rumors of ties to the Calabrian mafia and a secret health diagnosis. Those rumors continued to persist long after he w…
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REWIND - Prince: Control, Ecstasy, Dark Funk and Fentanyl
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Few pop artists achieved the dizzying creative and career highs that Prince did. An artist who famously stayed away from drugs and most anything that would cause him to lose control, Prince was aided in his legendary musical output by a small army of creative alter egos, who helped him maintain control and helped him reign supreme as one of the gre…
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Bonus Episode: Scene Showdown, Partying With Tyson, and Juvenile Stickups
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks different music scenes, balancing points of view, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on Bobby Brown, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. What is the greatest music scene of all time? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod, and come join the A…
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The Face and the Voice (Adventures of Superman 2x10)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "The Face and the Voice" (Season 2, Episode 10). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, a thug named Boulder (George Reeves in a triple role) undergoes plastic surgery and vocal training to look and sound like Superman. Be sure to listen to…
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Episode 53 Conquer Burnout with the Triple-L Method—Learn Coach Smilie's Secrets to Restoring Your Energy!
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Hey! Send us a Text Message What if you could find peace and clarity by simply letting go? Join me, Smilie, as we explore the transformative triple L method: Let it be, Let go, and Love. In this empowering episode of the Smilie Empowerment Podcast, I share personal stories and practical strategies to help women manage overwhelming challenges, relea…
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Bobby Brown: Cocaine Chicken, Horny Ghosts, and His Prerogative
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Bobby Brown thrusted and gyrated his way to the top of the charts with Don’t Be Cruel, one of the biggest records of the late 1980s and an album that brought hip-hop’s hard-knock sensibilities to R&B. But fame did not change the Boston bad boy. At the height of his superstardom, Bobby Brown was arrested onstage for violating a lewd act law. He clai…
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Bonus Episode: Justin Timberlake, Eighteen Banners, and Ghostwriter Grandstanding
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks boring versus exciting news, charitable organizations, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on OJ Simpson, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. What charitable organization benefiting victims of drunk driving should Jake donate to? Which three disgraced athletes would you team up with for your …
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The Dog Who Knew Superman (Adventures of Superman 2x09)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joey Dienberg break down "The Dog Who Knew Superman" (Season 2, Episode 9). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman rescues a dog named Corky from a well, and the canine later tracks Clark down at the Daily Planet. Be sure to listen to our sister podcast…
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Ep.52 Redefining the Dream Job: Aligning Passions, Skills, and Values for Fulfillment and Stability
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Hey! Send us a Text Message Have you ever wondered what truly defines a dream job? Join me, Smilie, as I untangle this complex concept and explore how your dream job can evolve with your life stages, interests, and personal circumstances. This episode guides you to understanding the key characteristics that can make a job your dream job—whether it …
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O.J. Simpson: Stolen Memorabilia, Armed Robbery, and Fake Gangsters
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This is not the O.J. Simpson story you were expecting. This is the story of what happened after the former running back was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. It’s an insane story that involves sports memorabilia, ex-cons, a gun, a simple plan gone horribly wrong, and one of the most unbelievable armed robberies in Las Vegas’s s…
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REWIND - XXXTentacion: Mellow Beats and Ultra Violence
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XXXTentacion was one of Generation Z’s most talented hip hop stars but his ascent was marked by violence and drama; beatdowns, beefs (what’s up, Drake?) and abuse. XXXTentacion’s music quickly rose from Soundcloud to the top of the charts due in part to the relative loneliness and alienation he repped in his lyrics, sentiments his audience quickly …
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Bonus Episode: The Punk-Rock Dock Ellis, Canseco the Troll, and "a Gorilla in a Zoo"
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks the super-fame of José Canseco, the exploits of Dock Ellis, performance... altering? drugs, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on José Canseco, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. What athletes embody the rock star vibe? Get in touch at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials …
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A Ghost for Scotland Yard (Adventures of Superman 2x08)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) break down "A Ghost for Scotland Yard" (Season 2, Episode 8). In this London-set episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Clark and Jimmy are tasked with investigating a magician who is seemingly haunting his enemies from beyond the grave. …
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Ep 51 Empowering Latina Leaders: Embrace Culture, Foster Self-Worth, and Lead with Compassion
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Hey! Send us a Text Message How can you transform your leadership skills and elevate your self-worth? Discover the secrets with me, Smilie Filomeno Rodriguez, as I share my personal journey of self-empowerment, embracing my identity as a proud Puerto Rican life coach , Social Worker and podcaster. Celebrating the resilience and determination of Lat…
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Jose Canseco: SWAT Teams, Smuggled Drugs, and 'Roid Rage
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Jose Canseco was a big league slugger who gave the people what they wanted. Not just massive home runs and a whole lot of stolen bases. He provided entertainment. And his audience, not just baseball fans but the world, ate it up. The private encounter with Madonna in her apartment that nearly cost him a spot on the roster. The obsession with perfor…
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Bonus Episode: Suppressing the Truth, A Brother Under the Bus, and Profit as Virtue
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks the nefarious nature of social media, the public's denial of obvious horrors, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on R. Kelly, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. Is R. Kelly the most evil villain in music history? Drop a line at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgrac…
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Superman in Exile (Adventures of Superman 2x07)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) break down "Superman in Exile" (Season 2, Episode 7). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, Superman must sequester himself in a cabin in the mountains when he becomes radioactive — seemingly forever — after averting a nuclear di…
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R. Kelly: Superstars, Super Predators, and a 20-Year Reign of Sexual Terror
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R. Kelly openly groomed teenage victims while on trial for child pornography – a trial based on sex tapes that were once sold at Tower Records. He wrote a song designed to help Michael Jackson turn attention away from his own troubling allegations, and he wrote that song while he was illegally married to a 15-year old. That marriage eventually brou…
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Bonus Episode: Trust, Mythmaking, and Twin Joyrides
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks trusting our institutions, myths and conspiracies, the new Disgo Book Club, this week's DISGRACELAND episode on Bob Dylan, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. What story from pop culture do you call BS on? Get in touch at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgraceland…
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Bob Dylan: How Does It Feel to Be Booed, Heckled, Hated, and Attacked?
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Bob Dylan was booed at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival – but not for the reason you’ve been led to believe. He went from Folk Music Jesus to Rock ‘n Roll Judas, alienating thousands of fans with ear-splitting, confrontational music. Many of those fans heckled him. One even tried to attack him on stage with a knife. He returned home from a European t…
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Podcast EP. 50 Empower & Execute: Mastering Work-Life Harmony for the Busy Modern Woman - Boosting Productivity in Hybrid Work
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Hey! Send us a Text Message Join me, Smilie Filomeno Rodriguez, as we explore the secrets to balancing a demanding career and personal life in hybrid work environments. This episode will discuss self-discovery, self-love, and self-empowerment tailored for modern women. We will cover how to seamlessly switch between professional and personal spaces …
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The Defeat of Superman (Adventures of Superman 2x06)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST) break down "The Defeat of Superman" (Season 2, Episode 6). In this episode of the classic ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN television series starring George Reeves, the Man of Steel faces off against the deadly Kryptonite for the first time. NOTE: The podcast is off next week for the Mem…
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Bonus Episode: Dealing With the Darkness, Book Club, and WHERE IS IT?!
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This week in the After Party, Jake talks the recent Sean Combs developments, the new Disgo Book Club, this week's DISGRACELAND second-part episode on Marilyn Monroe, and of course your emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails. Which explanation of Marilyn Monroe's death do you think is most plausible? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.…
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