Best Rickles Podcasts (2024)

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Season 15 - Episode 282 - Don Rickles Dying Question: What Did Sinatra Know About Marilyn's Death 48:11

2h ago48:11

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In this episode of *The Hollywood Godfather Podcast*, Gianni Russo and Jeanie delve into the fascinating world of classic Hollywood, focusing on the legendary comedian Don Rickles. They explore the lesser-known side of Don Rickles, including his long-standing friendship with Gianni Russo. Russo shares hilarious stories from his time working with Ri…

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ENCORE: SCOTUS HAS RULED ON EMTALA: Breaking down the Decision With Stephanie Toti, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, Jen Jackson Quintano & Ryan Hamilton 1:21:58

3d ago1:21:58

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ENCORE ALERT! The Feminist Buzzkills are signing off for a two week end-of-summer break! But, no need to fear – we’re leaving y’all with some extra brain juice to help you prep for the November elections. We’re dropping an ENCORE POD EPISODE of when we brought in an all-star team of experts to break down SCOTUS’ EMTALA ruling to keep you company wh…

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Season 15 - Episode 281 - Mailbag Edition: Listener’s Questions 41:26

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In this Mailbag Edition, Gianni dives into listener questions about his legendary Las Vegas nights and celebrity escapades. From highly successful endeavors in Sin City to unforgettable, fun-filled nights with stars, Gianni shares behind-the-scenes stories and answers your questions. Tune in for a thrilling journey through the glamorous and wild ti…

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Stan Peake: Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job 28:38

4d ago28:38

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Want to know the secret to lasting and fulfilling happiness? You've come to the right place! Sonny visits with Stan Peake, executive coach, business consultant, speaker and author of 5 books, including "Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job," the title of his popular TEDx talk. In this episode, Stan shares: How to go from a traditional job to a life o…

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JD Gershbein: Everything you wanted to know about LINKEDIN, but were afraid to ask! 32:55

4h ago32:55

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JD Gershbein is an expert on all things LinkedIn. His company, Owlish Communications provides LinkedIn branding and advisory services to executives, leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. Listen, as Sonny poses the most asked questions by LinkedIn users. In this episode, you'll learn: -The biggest mistake people make on LinkedIn How to navigat…

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Season 15 - Episode 280 - When life gives you lemons…The making of Gianni Russo’s State St. 45:20

2h ago45:20

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In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable story of Gianni Russo and the making of his legendary State Street restaurant in Las Vegas. Transforming a modest realty office into a thriving after-hours speakeasy, Gianni turned lemons into lemonade, creating a hotspot that was the place to be from 6 PM to 6 AM. State Street became synony…

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ENCORE: SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY PROTECTS MIFEPRISTONE With Chris Geidner 44:18

24d ago44:18

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Full episode transcript HERE. How do your Feminist Buzzkills pregame for a week of yapping to politicians at the DNC about the importance of medication abortion? By dropping an ENCORE PRESENTATION of our Mifepristone SCOTUS ruling episode to remind you what is at stake in this election. MIFEPRISTONE IS HERE TO STAY… For Now. Back in June, the Supre…

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Season 15 - Episode 279 - Intercepted: My unexpected Route to Success 35:58

6d ago35:58

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating story of Gianni Russo and his Las Vegas ventures. Russo takes us on a rollercoaster ride, from his ambitious plans for the Renaissance Hotel to the unexpected turn of events that led to the birth of his iconic Club Gianni Russo State Street. He’ll regale you with tales of A-list celebrities, unforgetta…

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It Takes an Olympic Village to Reform the Court With Oliver Hall & Sierra Katow 54:51

18d ago54:51

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Moji and Kristin are taking over the Buzzkill podosphere this week and spoiler alert: they’re winning the gold for being the most Buzzkilliest of feminists! Get an earful as they dive into their Olympics obsession to find abortion wherever they can and catch y’all up with every fresh horror coming out of SCOTUS, from information leaks to articles o…

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Season 15 - Episode 278 - 24 Karat "Party" Crash Landing 32:41

16d ago32:41

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THE NIGHT GIANNI STOLE THE SHOW AT CAESARS PALACEBy GRI Entertainment

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LIVE FROM NETROOTS NATION 2024 #2: Chevron Deference Explained With Sarah Lipton-Lubet 44:04

1M ago44:04

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Full episode transcript HERE. Welcome to PART TWO of the Feminist Buzzkills LIVE taping from Netroots Nation, AKA the largest gathering of progressive writers, activists, and organizers in America! In part two of this mini-series, Lizz and AAF Programs Director, Kristin Hady, get to share with you more of our shenanigans from earlier this month wit…

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Season 15 - Episode 277 - Claws & Chaos with Siegfried & Roy 45:36

23d ago45:36

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When "THIS IS MY LIFESTYLE" got. wild with Siegfried & Roy's leopardBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 276 - Elvis’s Hangout- Tiffany’s at The Tropicana 42:58

27d ago42:58

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An exclusive hangout for Elvis Presley and other celebrities to unwind and have a good time.By GRI Entertainment

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LIVE FROM NETROOTS NATION 2024: The Post-Dobbs OBGYN Crisis with Pamela Merritt 49:48

1M ago49:48

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HELLOOOOO FROM NETROOTS NATION! The Feminist Buzzkills are in Baltimore taking Netroots Nation, AKA progressive summer camp for writers, activists, and organizers from all over the world! And guess what? We’re delivering y’all an amazing LIVE podcast taping with an audience and everything! Guest-hosting with Lizz from Netroots is AAF Programs Direc…

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Season 15 - Episode 275 - Let's Talk Las Vegas 42:19

1M ago42:19

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VEGAS LIGHTS AND MOB TIES: Gianni Russo’ s untold story of entrepreneurship in Sin City.By GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 274 - Al Sapienza 51:33

1M ago51:33

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Hollywood Centrist - Untitled and UnbiasedBy GRI Entertainment

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SCOTUS Has Ruled on EMTALA: Breaking down the Decision With Stephanie Toti, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, Jen Jackson Quintano & Ryan Hamilton 1:21:22

2M ago1:21:22

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OYEZ! OYEZ! SCOTUS has dropped the EMTALA decision… Which should have been front and center in last night’s “Grumpy Old Men” reboot, but never fear, YOUR BUZZKILLS ARE HERE! The Supreme Court FINALLY made up its mind on the fate of the Emergency Medical and Labor Act (EMTALA) yesterday and your Feminist Buzzkills HAVE FACTS AND FEELINGS ABOUT IT! W…

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Season 15 - Episode 273 - BOOM BOOM MANCINI 52:27

2M ago52:27

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Boxing legend Ray “BOOM BOOM” Mancini in his own wordsBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 272 - A Heartfelt Thank You To Albert S Ruddy 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Lights, Camera, Reflections. My Life In The Movies Started with the great, Al Ruddy.By GRI Entertainment

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SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY PROTECTS MIFEPRISTONE With Chris Geidner 42:54

3M ago42:54

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Full episode transcript HERE. MIFEPRISTONE IS HERE TO STAY!! For Now… The Supreme Court did a thing that we actually aren’t pissed about! This week, the Supremes ruled UNANIMOUSLY in favor of the abortion pill mifepristone! The Court rebuffed an unfounded and politically-charged challenge to the drug from anti-abortion assholes, and not even oppres…

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Season 15 - Episode 271 - Mail Bag 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Gianni & Jeanie answer our listeners emailed questions.By GRI Entertainment

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Someone Come Get Your 20ft Inflatable IUD! With Amanda Zurawski, Sarah Hester Ross & Mary Rickles 1:18:21

3M ago1:18:21

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Congrats on another week of surviving and fighting the patriarchy! Get your earholes ready because this week was a doozy. I think we all know by now, what happens in Texas does NOT stay in Texas. What BS are the womb hounds that run the Lone Star State pulling now? Their new kink is to blame doctors for people being denied abortion care. PLUS, the …

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Season 15 - Episode 270 - Steve Schirripa: Vegas, Sopranos, Blue Bloods & Buddies 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Join veteran actors Steve Schirripa and Gianni Russo for an exclusive look at their incredible friendship spanning decades and continents. They'll delve into their Vegas beginnings and their experiences living in NYC. Great stories from two Hollywood Icons and a surprise cameo of the highly sought after WILLIE BOY!…

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Don’t Abandon The South With Nika Kovač, Tyler Barbarin, & Kate Willett 1:16:30

3M ago1:16:30

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Full episode transcript HERE. Biscuits, BBQ, and Bodily Autonomy - guess which one you won’t find in the South? We are in FULL rampage mode over the latest update out of Louisiana. The clown governor just signed into law a horrifying bill that reclassifies FDA APPROVED AND EXTREMELY SAFE abortion medications as "controlled dangerous substances." Wh…

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Season 15 - Episode 269 - Soap Operas, Silver Screens & The Sopranos. The Many Hats of The Talented MATT SERVITTO 49:42

3M ago49:42

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This episode dives into his impressive career of Matt Servitto, including his iconic role on The Sopranos, his experiences behind the camera as a director, and the highly anticipated movie Alto Knights. Prepare to be entertained!!By GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 268 - From Demolition to Denkmal: The Fight for Marilyn Monroe's Legacy 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Can Marilyn's House be saved? Can Marilyn's Death Certificate be changed from Suicide to Homicide? Sign the petition here.By GRI Entertainment

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Alabama’s Katie Britt Is All Up In Your Business With Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi & Atheer Yacoub 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

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Full episode transcript HERE. Lizz is out this week, but MOJI IS NOT ALONE. The fabulous and funny AF Abortion Access Front Head Writer, Alyssa “Dooks” Al-Dookhi, is BACK in the house to lead us through the anti-abortion fire – I mean, co-host – yet again! What do we got for y’all this week? Oh, how our tea spilleth over… We’ve got an UPDATE on tha…

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Season 15 - Episode 267 - The Many Lives of Al Sapienza: Musician, Actor, Movie Star. 53:37

4M ago53:37

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You don’t want to miss this exciting episode with the exceptionally talented Al Sapienza. His memorable portrayal of Mikey on The Sopranos is just one of the many great performances he's given throughout his career. Buckle up for a wild ride as Al shares the highlights of his multifaceted career.By GRI Entertainment

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FBK IRL: Spilling the Tea With Elie Mystal 1:06:54

3M ago1:06:54

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Full episode transcript HERE. This episode was taped LIVE from the stunning Brownstone Cowboys Magazine HQ! We hosted an intimate in-person convo with Justice Correspondent for The Nation, Elie Mystal where we spilled all the dirty deets on abortion and the courts with a small audience of abortion-loving peeps. Get an earful of your Feminist Buzzki…

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Season 15 - Episode 266 - A glimpse of the exciting episodes coming your way 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Join us for a sneak peak of the exciting things in store for the Hollywood Godfather Podcast. Season 15 promises to bring you a roller-coaster ride of informative, entertaining and laugh out loud episodes featuring a diverse range of exciting guests, from authors and actors to people on the inside. Don't miss an episode, we know where you live.…

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Season 15 - Episode 265 - Camera to Canvas the talented Federico Castelluccio 49:20

4M ago49:20

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Federico Castelluccio from the hit series THE SOPRANOS pulls back the curtain on his life and career in this exclusive interview.. Hear him dish about his journey to the top, his shifting roles and the unwavering passion that keeps him going. But that's not all! Federico Castelluccio shares an unexpected encounter with a ghostly presence that left …

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FBK Turns 100 With 5 Incredible Mystery Guests 51:47

4M ago51:47

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Full episode transcript HERE. It’s the 100TH EPISODE of The Feminist Buzzkills podcast! Since our first episode broadcast live from Washington DC on the day of the Dobbs oral arguments, Feminist Buzzkills has been your #1 stop for all things abobo, and for that WE THANK YOU! How does the ONLY weekly podcast from the activists on the ground celebrat…

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Season 14 - Episode 264 - Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood Rebel 44:24

4M ago44:24

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Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood RebelBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 14 - Episode 263 - Aldo Gucci: Power, Family and the Fashion Empire 52:34

5M ago52:34

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This episode of the Hollywood Godfather dives into the fascinating and dramatic world of Aldo Gucci, the man who transformed his father's Florentine leather workshop into a global fashion Empire.By GRI Entertainment

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Indiana Rules Abortion Is a Religious Right With Laurie Kilmartin & Tracy Weitz 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

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The Feminist Buzzkills are in FULL rage mode this week as our heads are still spinning from Arizona’s latest assault on people with a uterus. The ghouls on Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled that an 1864 abortion ban will be enforced in less than TWO WEEKS. Plus, what does it mean when three judges agree that Indiana’s near-total abortion ban does in fa…

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Season 14 - Episode 262 - Runlett & Baldacci Report 51:18

5M ago51:18

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Host Robert Baldacci from The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube joined us to talk about show business, politics and more. View The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube.By GRI Entertainment

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The Florida Giveth and the Florida Taketh Away With Asha Dahya & Elizabeth Booker Houston 1:13:30

5M ago1:13:30

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Full episode transcript HERE. What went down with bodily autonomy this week? The South is indeed Southing! The Florida Supreme Court hit the Sunshiners where it hurts– right in the ute. We bring you all the tea on what the Florida six-week ban means for abortion seekers throughout the South. BUT can the state’s ballot initiative save the day? AND w…

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Episode 261 – Catching up with Kathrine Narducci 58:24

5M ago58:24

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Kathrine Narducci talks about her role as Anna Genovese in the mob film “Alto Knights”, her iconic role in “The Sopranos” and her upcoming plans. Recorded: 03/11/2024 Airing: 04/3/24By GRI Entertainment

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Buzzkills from SCOTUS: Breaking Down the Mifepristone Oral Arguments with Dr. Michele Goodwin 50:30

5M ago50:30

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Full episode transcript HERE. The Feminist Buzzkills were at SCOTUS for the abortion pill, AKA Mifepristone, oral arguments with the Abortion Access Front team and some dope-ass volunteers! We took to the streets of DC with rage, force, and Beyoncé on full blast. If you haven’t heard us rant about it a million times already, our beloved LIFE-SAVING…

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Season 14 - Episode 260 - The March Mailbag 42:15

5M ago42:15

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Listener's questions and comments.By GRI Entertainment

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Season 14 - Episode 259 - Mobsters and Nazis 56:00

6M ago56:00

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Michael Benson joins the Hollywood Godfather hosts to talk his book Gangsters & Nazis: How Jewish Mobsters Battled Nazis in Wartime America.By GRI Entertainment

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The Scare Tactics of the Anti-abortion Mob With E.R. Fightmaster & Tània Verge 1:20:36

6M ago1:20:36

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Full episode transcript HERE. Lizz is back! This week’s secret words are “Fightmaster” and “Catalonia” – and they’re both making this world a much doper and safer place for folks with uteruses. Your Feminist Buzzkills are ranting and raging about the anti-abortion movement’s talent for inventing fake problems to solve, and then miraculously solving…

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Season 14 - Episode 258 - Current Affairs 46:01

6M ago46:01

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Current AffairsBy GRI Entertainment

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Blinded by Our Love for Abortion Providers With Melissa Grant & Kristin Hady 59:18

6M ago59:18

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Full episode transcript HERE. Happy Abortion Provider Appreciation Week AND International Women’s Day! Lizz is still vacay-ing it up, so Abortion Access Front Head Writer Alyssa (AKA, Dooks) is holding it down with Moji again - lucky us! This week we’re reminding y’all why and how you should be supporting abortion providers year-round. We’re also s…

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Season 14 - Episode 257 – Who Killed Christa Helm? 59:49

6M ago59:49

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Special Guest Jamey DuVall Host / Producer / Writer Geeks United and The Kubrick Series Show Overview: The Murder of Crista Helm: Jamey DuVall from Movie Geeks United joins us to discuss his decade-long investigation into the murder of actress Christa Helm. http://www.whokilledchristahelm.com http://www.moviegeeksunited.com…

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Alabama’s IVF Problem: Incessant Vaginal Fuckery With Dr. Rebecca Gomperts & Subhah Agarwal 1:05:24

6M ago1:05:24

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Full episode transcript HERE. Another podisode where we tear the patriarchy apart! Lizz is in vacay mode, but Moji is here with brilliant guest host and AAF Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, AKA Dooks. This week we decode all of the IVF chaos that’s going down in not-so-sweet Alabama. We drag, expose, and deep dive into Tom Parker, the judicial creeper…

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Season 14 - Episode 256 - Interview with Steve Hodel author of The Black Dahlia Avenger 46:08

6M ago46:08

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Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD detective, joins us to discuss his books and his unexpected relationship to gruesome killing of The Black Dalhia - Elizabeth Short. Look for Steve’s books on Amazon. https://a.co/d/ixhDfyHBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 14 - Episode 255 - Listener's Emails 45:30

7M ago45:30

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Listener's EmailsBy GRI Entertainment

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Unraveling The Impact of Denied Abortions With Dr. Diana Greene Foster 50:01

7M ago50:01

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Full episode transcript HERE. Well, well, it’s not every day your Buzzkills are graced with a MacArthur Genius fellow, but today is NOT one of those days! Dr. Diana Foster Greene is in the pod house talking about her award-winning research paper, The Turnaway Study, which is a comprehensive look at the harms caused by folks being denied abortion ca…

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Season 14 - Episode 254 - Mr. Copacabana with Jim Proser 54:33

7M ago54:33

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Mr. Copacabana: The outrageous life story of Monte Proser, creator and operator of the famous Copacabana nightclub. Mr. Copacabana: An American History by Night (Jericho Mountain) https://a.co/d/2VtZjHQBy GRI Entertainment

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