Best Polish Aid Podcasts (2025)

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MINISODE: Catching Up Vol. II 1:28:40

1d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

Awww yeah! We're back with another low-effort minisode where we catch up on all the recent goings-on from artists we profiled in the past. Come hear about all the wacky exploits from your favorite Polishing Turds alumni. We've got Cruises with Creed, AI experiments with the Black Eyed Peas, juicy drama from the Cyrus family, and so much more! What …

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#61. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2024: How the Brits Ruined Christmas 1:15:57

23d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

You thought American Christmas music was dumb? Wait till you hear what the folks across the pond are up to... This year's Holiday Special examines the annual tradition of the UK Christmas Number One. Each year the British public gets hyped up over which song is going to top the charts on Christmas week. Sounds innocent enough, and yet for whatever …

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#60. ICED EARTH Part III: Stormriding the Capitol 1:42:44

1M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

We conclude our interminable Iced Earth series with the dramatic assault of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. This riot was facilitated in part by a wacky militia called the Oath Keepers, a group whose membership happened to include Jon Schaffer. As usual we go deep; covering the history of the Oath Keepers as well as the far-right Patr…

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#59. ICED EARTH Part II: The Awakening 2:10:17

2M ago2:10:17

2:10:17

How did Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer become a deranged conspiracy theorist? What led him down that toxic rabbit hole, and what exactly are the beliefs that led him to storm the Capitol on January 6? It turns out most of Jon's anger and paranoia was centered around the Federal Reserve system, which conspiracy cranks believe is responsible for a…

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#58. ICED EARTH Part I: Rise of the Stormrider 1:50:42

4M ago1:50:42

1:50:42

We cover the bizarre story of heavy metal legends Iced Earth, whose lead member was involved in the January 6 Capitol Riot. (Sorry about the dog barking in the background lol) YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btd2KxXOvNc&list=PL6QhZ78uzXMohSWyUqf72sHHcCMjDd1PK Selected Sources: Metal Injection article from 1/6/2021: https://metalin…

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#57. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part III: Gods Don't Pray 1:21:46

5M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

Imagine Dragons have become too popular for their own good; a worldwide backlash is only inevitable! Critics, musicians, and countless Twitter randos unite to take the piss out of this commercial rock behemoth. They are, to put it bluntly, the New Nickelback... All this ridicule naturally hurts Dan Reynolds' feelings, and he responds to it the only…

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#56. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part II: Whatever It Takes 1:47:45

6M ago1:47:45

1:47:45

In Part II of our series we take on Imagine Dragons at their biggest, their boldest, their most obnoxious stage. During the mid-2010s this "rock" band brought their thunderous stomp-clap earworms to every observable realm of the human experience. Whether you were simply trying to listen to the radio, watch a football game, or take a stroll through …

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#55. IMAGINE DRAGONS Part I: Mormons, Lawyers, and Casinos 1:49:21

7M ago1:49:21

1:49:21

Who are Imagine Dragons? Why has their music dominated every mall, stadium, and TV commercial for the past 10 years? Why do old fogies like us find their music so obnoxious?? Perhaps Imagine Dragons are the industry's final attempt to kill rock and roll. Or maybe their music is a sincere expression of their soul and just happens to sound like that.…

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MINISODE: Live Aid 2:31:00

8M ago2:31:00

2:31:00

Live Aid - the 1985 worldwide charity extravaganza - has often been called the "greatest concert of all time." So why is it here getting the Polishing Turds treatment? Well, there's more to Live Aid than the iconic Queen set from Bohemian Rhapsody. There's the disturbing, politically-charged famine that inspired the event in the first place. There'…

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#54. CHUMBAWAMBA Part IV: Predicting the Future and Torturing James Hetfield 1:56:06

9M ago1:56:06

1:56:06

It's a brand new millennium. The "Tubthumping" heyday is long gone and most people have forgotten Chumbawamba even existed. But that doesn't mean our quirky comrades are down for the count; on the contrary they're ready as ever to confront this modern tech dystopia with their trademark wit and biting social commentary, in addition to a rather liber…

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EP 234 - Oxford School Shooting - Parents on Trial 1:22:52

10M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

On November 30th, 2021, just over two years ago, a 15-year-old boy entered his high school with a gun, and went on a shooting spree which killed 4 students and injured many others. He was apprehended at the scene and his trial was recently completed. He was tried as an adult and received life in prison without parole. But this case is far from over…

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#53. CHUMBAWAMBA Part III: Chumba-WANKER!! 1:37:51

10M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

At long last, it's TUBTHUMPING TIME!! After endless digressions through history, politics, and obscure music scenes we finally arrive at Chumbawamba's era-defining hit. What does "Tubthumping" mean? What inspired its composition? Which creepy pederast mogul pushed it onto pop radio? We're gonna tell you everything you wanted to know about this tune…

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EP 233 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 5) 33:13

11M ago33:13

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(Part 5 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under the leadership of Jim Jones. Jonestown became internat…

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#52. CHUMBAWAMBA Part II: Polk Music 1:28:19

11M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Our heroes continue their wayward march toward improbable fame, satiating their anarchic through dalliances with new genres of music, including dance, pop, reggae, and a mysterious unheard-of one which we apparently think exists. And of course this being Chumbawamba, we've supplied the necessary historical context for each esoteric track. Topics of…

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EP 232 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 4) 49:38

11M ago49:38

49:38

(Part 4 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under the leadership of Jim Jones. Jonestown became internat…

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EP 231 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 3) 32:21

11M ago32:21

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(Part 3 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under the leadership of Jim Jones. Jonestown became internat…

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#51. CHUMBAWAMBA Part I: The Musical Influence of Cornflakes 1:35:00

11M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

(Okay FINE we'll tell the actual story of Chumbawamba and not a bunch of obscure noisy punk bands you've never heard of!) Before they were pop superstars, they were a misbegotten collection of misfits from the post-industrial wasteland of Northern England. They lived collectively in a dilapidated squat house, sharing all food and money (and, occasi…

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EP 230 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 2) 38:56

11M ago38:56

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(Part 2 of 5) **WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to mass suicide and murder. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name “Jonestown”, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American cult under the leadership of Jim Jones. Jonestown became internat…

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EP 229 - Drink the Kool-Aid (Part 1) 35:41

11M ago35:41

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**WARNING** - This episode contains disturbing audio and content relating to suicide. The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, better known by its informal name "Jonestown", was a remote settlement in ⁠Guyana⁠ established by the ⁠Peoples Temple⁠, an American ⁠cult⁠ under the leadership of ⁠Jim Jones⁠. Jonestown became internationally infamous when,…

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#50. CHUMBAWAMBA PART 0: A Crass Course on Anarcho-punk 1:35:57

12M ago1:35:57

1:35:57

In 1997 a smash-hit single called "Tubthumping" took the world by storm. Its authors were an eccentric eight-piece outfit from Leeds, England who kept insisting that they were anarchists. Media and fans alike were confused: what did this feel-good drinking song have to do with politics? And what were a bunch of radicals doing making pop music anyho…

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EP 228 - Jeremy 35:01

1y ago35:01

35:01

Back in 1991, the rock band Pearl Jam released a song called "Jeremy" based on the life of a high school boy, a song which propelled the fledgling band to stardom. This is Jeremy’s story. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send voice mail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/ap…

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MINISODE: We Need to Talk About Viper... 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ABUSE, KIDNAPPING, AND OTHER GRUESOME SUBJECT MATTER. Hey guys. Remember Viper, that insane meme rapper who sang about the virtues of smoking crack? Well recently he's been arrested on some truly disturbing charges. This story is so monumentally insane that we had to talk about it separately from our regular co…

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EP 227 - UPDATE - Episode 158 - Shoot to Kill 32:44

1y ago32:44

32:44

Today’s episode will provide an update to the story which was covered in Episode 158 - "Shoot to Kill". But first you will first hear a replay of that episode, followed by the details of a trial which was recently completed. A 15 year old boy went on a shooting spree at his own school, which killed 4 people and injured many others. Disclaimer - Tyl…

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#49. WESLEY WILLIS 1:17:14

1y ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Wesley Willis was truly one of the strangest dudes to ever touch a keyboard. A street artist and independent musician from Chicago's south side, Wesley self-produced dozens of CDs before amassing a grassroots cult following among hipsters and music nerds. Wesley was a consummate "outsider artist"; his songs are basically little more than spoken wor…

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EP 226 - UPDATE - Episode 101 - The Murder of Teacher Samuel Paty 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

Today’s episode will be providing an update to the story which was covered in episode 101, called Charlie brown. But before providing the update, you will first hear a replay of that episode, followed by the details of a trial which was recently conducted as a result of the incident in that episode. A man by the name of Samuel Paty was a secondary …

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#48. HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2023: A Very Pandering Christmas 1:29:14

1y ago1:29:14

1:29:14

HO HO HO! We're finally back for our annual Holiday Special! This year we're examining all the ways that Christmas music gets adapted by and tailored to various subcultures in our society. Rednecks, truckers, metalheads, vegans -- they all have their own Christmas songs, and we'd like to pay homage to this shameless pandering by playing 10 of the w…

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EP 225 - Man on a Mission 25:28

1y ago25:28

25:28

A high school student made plans to commit a mass shooting at his school. What happened? Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send voice mail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠applefortheteacherpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter -…

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EP 224 - Dead Wood 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

The schoolgirl met up with her teacher for a game of basketball. She was found 30 hours later in a remote wooded area, left for dead. What happened to her? Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send voice mail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email …

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#47. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART VII: Insane Clown Legacy 1:34:51

1y ago1:34:51

1:34:51

We wrap up our ICP series by taking a gander at what our boys J & Shaggy have been up to for the past decade or so. The rap world has changed dramatically since ICP's heyday in the 90s; do our Wicked Clown heroes have what it takes to keep up?? We also unveil a special "Juggalo Turd Deck" -- six cards that reveal a wildly entertaining story or tidb…

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EP 223 - The Virgin Mary 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

A young girl gave birth at age 5. How is this even possible? A baby is born in the South American country of Peru. The boy grows up with his 8 siblings, but unaware that his family is keeping a deep, dark secret. The real truth about his birth. That his older sister is really is mother, and that she gave birth to him when she was only 5 years old. …

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#46. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART VI: ICP vs. FBI 1:59:57

1+ y ago1:59:57

1:59:57

Wicked Clowns or Criminal Masterminds?? In this episode we cover the bizarre drama that unfolded when the FBI decided to officially classify Juggalos as a "gang." While seemingly ridiculous, this had drastic consequences for both ICP and ordinary Juggalos across the nation. How the heck did this happen? Are Juggalos really gangsters? We break it do…

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EP 222 - Mingi Curse 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

40:48

In the African country of Ethiopia, lives a tribe called the Kara. Due to long held tribal beliefs, some babies are said to carry a curse which may affect the prosperity of the tribe. Sickness, drought and hunger may befall the tribe, caused by these so called cursed babies. And the only way to protect the tribe is to kill these babies after birth.…

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#45. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART V: "F*ckin' Magnets, How Do They Work?" 1:23:26

1+ y ago1:23:26

1:23:26

Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope lead the Juggalos into the New Millennium with the long-anticipated release of the 6th Joker's Card, the one that was supposed to herald The End Times... but what ICP actually revealed shocked and confused Juggalos the world over! We also follow our boys further into the 2000s, where they continued to serve the Juggalo fai…

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#44. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART IV: The Gathering of the Juggalos 1:32:07

1+ y ago1:32:07

1:32:07

How can we possibly cover Insane Clown Posse without a full examination of the annual shitshow they birthed into existence? For over 20 years The Gathering of the Juggalos has put all other music festivals to shame in terms of the sheer quantity of drugs consumed, nudity displayed, and overall insanity laid bare for all mankind. In this episode we'…

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EP 221 - Reality Bites 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

In the last few decades, reality TV has become a worldwide phenomenon, offering viewers a voyeuristic look into the lives of everyday people, as well as celebrities. These seemingly unscripted shows, have huge audiences who tune in for the conflicts and dramas, emotional breakdowns and shocking twists. But behind the glitz and glamour, there is a d…

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#43. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART III: Sheryl Crow's Whiskey Ass 1:36:08

1+ y ago1:36:08

1:36:08

The demented saga of ICP continues as our heroes J & Shaggy finally get called to the big leagues with a major record label contract. However, this soon proves a Faustian bargain as the Posse get repeatedly fucked over by corporate suits, including a dramatic and highly-publicized dispute with Disney. Nevertheless, the mid-to-late 90s were Prime Ti…

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EP 220 - The Great Pretender (Part 2) 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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(Part 2 of 2) Back in 1994, a 13 year old boy went missing in Texas, in the US. Three years later he was found alive in Spain, but with a harrowing story of abduction and a paedophile ring. His family was overjoyed to have him back home safe. But things were not quite as they seemed. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h…

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EP 219 - The Great Pretender (Part 1) 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

(Part 1 of 2) Back in 1994, a 13 year old boy went missing in Texas, in the US. Three years later he was found alive in Spain, but with a harrowing story of abduction and a paedophile ring. His family was overjoyed to have him back home safe. But things were not quite as they seemed. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ht…

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#42. INSANE CLOWN POSSE PART II: Enter the Dark Carnival... 1:14:48

1+ y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

We're back like a vertebrae for Part II of our in-depth history of America's favorite psychopathic clowns! In this episode we'll cover the band's progress in the early 90s, when they established many of the traits that would come to define their unique aesthetic. This includes their affinity for Faygo, the coining of the term "Juggalo," and most es…

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#41. INSANE CLOWN POSSE Part I: Gettin' Down with the Clown 1:19:30

1+ y ago1:19:30

1:19:30

WHOOP WHOOP!! We're finally getting around to the group that proudly calls itself "The Most Hated Band in the World." For decades ICP have been adored by their fans and reviled by the establishment at levels that seem equally deranged. But what is the actual truth about this band? How did two high school dropouts from Detroit basically create an en…

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EP 218 - Phantom of the Opera 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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This episode looks at a practice which was common in Italy from the 16th to 19th centuries. A practice which saw young boys subjected to a procedure which resulted in their vocal cords not changing with the onset of adolescence. And this was the procedure of castration. The result was that a lack of testosterone allowed these boys to keep their you…

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MINISODE: Catching Up, Vol. I 1:15:58

1+ y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

In this special minisode, we catch up with new releases by old favorites including Nickelback, Limp Bizkit, Five Finger Death Punch, and more! What have these goofballs been up to? Turns out some pretty zany stuff! Come join us on a relaxed fit episode free from Nick's excessive over-writing and pontificating (for the most part). DID YOU KNOW?? --F…

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EP 217 - SPECIAL FEATURE - Justice for Jacob Jeremiah Landin 29:51

1+ y ago29:51

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Tapes from the Darkside - ⁠https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/category/s7-jacob-jeremiah-landin/⁠ Please sign the petition at - ⁠Petition- Jacob Jeremiah Landin⁠ Today I am bringing you a story from another podcast about the death of a 9 month old baby, back 36 years ago in 1987. Baby Jacob Jeremiah Landin lost his life while in the care of his m…

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EP 216 - Cash on Delivery (Part 2) 30:21

1+ y ago30:21

30:21

The man smuggled himself in a box to Australia. What happened?An Australian man was in London, but wanted to return to Australia. He was broke and couldn’t afford a plane ticket. And that’s when he concocted a daring plan to ship himself to Australia in a box as air freight. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠⁠https://minds…

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EP 215 - Cash on Delivery (Part 1) 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

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The man smuggled himself in a box to Australia. What happened?An Australian man was in London, but wanted to return to Australia. He was broke and couldn’t afford a plane ticket. And that’s when he concocted a daring plan to ship himself to Australia in a box as air freight. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - ⁠https://mindso…

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#40. GOOD CHARLOTTE PART II: Rich & Heinous 1:03:51

1+ y ago1:03:51

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Having overcome the obstacles of a broken home and an uneasy path to success, Good Charlotte are now one of the most popular bands in America. But herein lies a paradox: how does a band that rose to prominence by ripping on Rich & Famous celebrities stay cool now that they're fully enmeshed in Hollywood culture? The answer was not always clear, and…

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EP 214 - DRAGNET - The Case of Marion Parker 1:03:40

1+ y ago1:03:40

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This episode covers the case of Marion Parker from the year 1927, followed by an episode of the radio play Dragnet which did a dramatization of the story back in 1949. Dragnet was a radio series which ran on NBC from 1949 to 1957 and then continued on as a television series. It featured real crime cases that had occurred in Los Angeles. Disclaimer …

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EP 213 - Chameleon (Part 2) 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

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The mother was reunited with her son. But was she?A mother is frantic when her 9 year old son goes missing. But her prayers are answered when he is found 5 months later, alive and well. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/ Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message Emai…

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EP 212 - Chameleon (Part 1) 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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The mother was reunited with her son. But was she?A mother is frantic when her 9 year old son goes missing. But her prayers are answered when he is found 5 months later, alive and well. Disclaimer - Tyler Allen at the Minds of Madness Podcast - https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/ Send voice mail - https://anchor.fm/applefortheteacherpod/message Emai…

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#39. GOOD CHARLOTTE PART I: Young & Hopeful 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

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We're back to tell the story of one of the most obnoxious and omnipresent pop-punk bands of the 2000s! Are Good Charlotte a true punk band? Are they a bunch of pretty-boy poseurs? Whatever the case these young lads from Maryland emerged from a troubled home with big dreams that they brought to life through the novel creation of a musical project th…

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