Best Alicia Angel Podcasts (2024)

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190. LA Noir | Joe Hunt and The Billionaire Boys Club 1:04:37

3d ago1:04:37

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This week, we jump tracks ever so slightly to focus on another infamous crime in Beverly Hills. The Menendez boys are learning by watching the early 1980’s poster boy of crime, Joe Hunt, and his BBC. The Billionaire Boys Club, a nickname that became its moniker, might have started out with all the best intentions, but soon turns into a crime spree …

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189. A Nick in Crime | Menendez Four: The First Trial, Act Two 58:44

9d ago58:44

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This week, we continue our investigation into Dominick Dunne’s real-time reporting from the summer of 1993 from the first murder trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Testimony is given by many characters at this time, including the friends and family of the accused, as well as Dr. Oziel and the fishing charter Captain too. Also included are some epic s…

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188. In Other News | Summer 1993 34:25

12d ago34:25

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In this bonus episode this week, Dominick Dunne is coming in hot with all the other Hollywood news happening during the summer of 1993 throughout the first Menendez trial. Players in this first half of this episode include the initial arrest of Heidi Fleiss, the death of Joyce Haber, and the resurgence of the Château Marmont. In the second half, we…

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Alicia Dale & Julio Bañales Talk Passion, Business & Dog Grooming 27:25

14d ago27:25

27:25

In the heart of Chicago, Julio Bañales took a leap of faith that not many would. Opening his dog grooming business, Mouse House, in the South Loop wasn’t just a professional move; it was a deeply personal decision born out of love, loss, and a desire to make a difference. After years of working for big companies like PetSmart and local family-run b…

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187. A Nick in Crime | Menendez Three: The First Trial, Act One 51:53

17d ago51:53

51:53

This week, we continue Dominick Dunne’s reporting into the Menendez case, with his coverage from the first trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez, from the summer of 1993. Dunne casts a dramatic lens on the players involved, and exactly how much the story has shifted from the August 1989 double murder of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez. In this epi…

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Jaymi Block and Shauna Young on Healing Before Dating 23:59

23d ago23:59

23:59

Shauna Young, a woman of resilience and strength, shares her story of growth, healing, and self-discovery after going through a tough divorce. It’s a journey not just about recovering from a broken relationship but rediscovering who she is and what she truly wants. For many, moving on might mean jumping into the next relationship. But for Shauna, i…

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186. A Nick in Crime | Menendez Two: Secret Tapes and Arrests 1:12:37

23d ago1:12:37

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This week, we continue our investigation into the murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez, from “Nightmare on Elm Drive”, Dominick Dunne’s original coverage from October 1990, setting the baseline of the facts of the case, right from the early days. The week, we learn how the shady therapist, his secret mistress and the best friend – not even working to…

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185. A Nick in Crime | Menendez One: Beverly Hills Horror 1:14:26

1M ago1:14:26

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This week, we open a whole new investigation into the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez, at the hands on their sons, Lyle and Erik. The grisly crime committed in Beverly Hills on August 20, 1989, was extensively covered by Dominick Dunne, over the course of a number of years. In this episode, we begin at the very start, by exploring Dunne’s initia…

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184. A Glenconner Getaway | Part Two 47:07

1M ago47:07

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We are still all aboard this journey with Dominick Dunne to the 60th birthday party of 3rd Lord Glenconner, Colin Tennant, with all the family. In this second part, we meet up with Princess Margaret, Raquel Welch, and a few other folks with some strong opinions when the American boat sallies up next to the Wind Star. Once the journey is over, there…

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183. A Glenconner Getaway | Part One 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

We are taking a voyage this week with Dominick Dunne, who is attending the 60th birthday party bash of Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner at the end of 1986. Colin had a great party the decade before and Princess Margaret is no stranger to the party time hedonistic time happening on the island. Dunne attends this celebration, but this is not Nick’…

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182. Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden | A Trashy Royals Crossover 1:29:27

2M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

When Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, there were years of her childhood that were, compared to other future monarchs, quite normal. After all, she was never supposed to be the Queen. Her father was a second son; her Uncle David would succeed her grandfather, and certainly other male children would come along. And then, in 1930, Elizabeth's pare…

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181. Dunne's Redemption in Los Angeles 55:05

2M ago55:05

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In this episode, we take Dominick Dunne through many decades of his turbulent career, and get our man Nick redeemed in the Hollywood scene in the mid-1990s. Dunne knew the Bloomingdales and the Reagans socially back in his Hollywood halcyon days in the 1960s, but was most certainly booted out of their circle by his 1970s downfall. With the publicat…

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David Herrera: Building Wealth, Community, and Legacy in Chicago 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

David Herrera embodies the spirit of Chicago, a city known for its grit, resilience, and ambition. Born and raised in West Town, David’s connection to his community runs deep, with roots that stretch back to the 1950s when his family first settled in the area. His story is one of perseverance, a commitment to bettering both himself and the neighbor…

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180. A Nick in Crime | The Murder of Vicki Morgan, Alfred Bloomingdale’s Inconvenient Mistress 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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In this week’s episode, we take a journey to the second criminal case Dominick Dunne covered in his reporting for Vanity Fair. When Vicki Morgan was murdered in July 1983, it sent shockwaves through the political upper crust, as Vicki was the mistress of Alfred Bloomingdale, connected into the Reagan administration through the decades. Dominick Dun…

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Introducing American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story 5:55

2M ago5:55

5:55

We are excited to share a show we're loving with you! American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story pairs the legendary entertainer and activist with our friend, podcaster Rainbow Valentine, following the incredible ride of a life that Wavy Gravy has been on through decades of American counterculture. Enjoy this sample, and subscribe wherever you lis…

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179. Remembering Dominick Dunne 28:44

2M ago28:44

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August 26 marks the 15 years since our man Nick’s passing in 2009, and this week, we honor him, his life and legacy. Dominick Dunne was fondly recalled by many – these are a few of the best stories about his life and impact, by Sean Elder and Jason Chaffee. Do you have a story to share about Dominick Dunne? Tell Alicia at doneanddunne@gmail.com. Al…

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178. The Swan Song of Truman Capote 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

It's a double-up week here on Done and Dunne! In this first drop, we travel to the California home of Joanne Carson where Truman Capote spent his last days in August of 1984, forty years ago. Truman, infamous writer and collector of Swans, has some pretty epic stories in his last months, as told by his friends before his passing on August 25. Then,…

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177. Roddy McDowall | A Fabulous Life and Friend To All 52:48

2M ago52:48

52:48

It is off to Old Hollywood this week, with the life and death of Roddy McDowall. Dominick Dunne was involved in both, and does he give a wonderful profile of his friend at this time of his passing in 1998. Roddy – legendary in Hollywood, not only for his prolific acting career, but also his photographs and very famous friendships. Roddy was the bes…

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176. Elaine Young to Gig Young to Eugene Landy to Brian Wilson to Elizabeth Montgomery 39:27

3M ago39:27

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This week, we are taking a little detour into the past in our investigation with a Not Dunne Yet bonus episode from many moons ago. Dominick Dunne really did interact with so many characters in his various acts, and this week we take our man Nick connecting a whole throughline of folks you might not know were connected. From Elaine Young to Gig You…

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175. A Nick In Crime | The Manson Murders 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Dominick Dunne did write about the murders of his friends Jay Sebring and Sharon Tate on that terrible weekend in August 1969. This is a weekend that would change everything in Hollywood, and our man Nick was on the scene, and has the story from all his friends, so connected into our ongoing investigation. Included: Robert Evans, Roman Polanski, Wa…

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174. Dunne's Best Friends | Erskine, Hollerith, and Sondheim! 34:06

3M ago34:06

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Alicia is back from NYC with the stars of Broadway in her eyes. It seemed the perfect week to investigate Dominick Dunne's squad of best friends that include Howard Erskine, Charles Hollerith Jr., and Stephen Sondheim! These chums go all the way back to the late 1940s in their Williams College days, and what a life well led for each individual. But…

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Nick DeGregorio and Carmen Rossi: From Frankfort to Chicago's Top Tables 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

Carmen Rossi's journey from the small town of Frankfort to becoming a notable figure in Chicago's hospitality and entrepreneurial landscape is a tale of passion, resilience, and community spirit. As Nick DeGregorio sat down with Carmen, it became evident that Carmen's success isn't just measured by his business ventures but also by his commitment t…

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173. Dunne on Paul Burrell: The Butler Who Knows The Secrets of Diana, Princess of Wales 56:26

4M ago56:26

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In this episode of Done and Dunne, we take our man Nick to London in 2002 to report in on the trial of Paul Burrell, the royal butler who knows all Diana’s secrets. The Diana in question is, of course, Princess of Wales. Dunne reports in on this trial of the most loyal servant ever, which is halted after 11 days, right before Paul’s appearance on t…

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172. Dunne Profiles Phyllis McGuire 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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Investigators, this week we continue our journey into dip into Dominick Dunne’s reporting in personal profiles as he begins his third act. In June 1989, Phyllis McGuire was the subject of Nick’s gaze, in a story that takes us from the famous trio of singing sisters to Sam Giancana to Dorothy Kilgallen to Frank Sinatra, with jewels, personal Eiffel …

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Nick DeGregorio Chats with Tania Leanos on Balancing Finance and Fashion 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

In a recent episode of "The Chicagoan," host Nick DeGregorio delved into an inspiring conversation with Tania Leanos, a multi-talented individual balancing careers in finance and fashion. Born and raised in Chicago, Tania's journey from a criminology major to a financial professional and model showcases her resilience and determination. Tania share…

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Jennie Raymer and Julie Giese Discuss NASCAR's Impact on Chicago 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

Jennie Raymer, host of The Chicagoan podcast, recently sat down with Julie Giese, the president of NASCAR Chicago, to discuss the upcoming NASCAR race and its significance for the city. This event marks a pivotal moment for both NASCAR and Chicago, especially considering last year's successful debut. Julie, a seasoned professional with 24 years in …

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171. Frank Sinatra's Trashy Divorces (A Crossover Classic) 1:55:53

4M ago1:55:53

1:55:53

This week in a special crossover episode, Alicia remixes the life and loves of Frank Sinatra, Old Blue Eyes himself - into a mamma jamma supercut of Nancy, Sr., Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, as well as a ton of trashy goodness and so many spiderwebs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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170. Dunne Profiles Warren Beatty 1:13:29

5M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Our man Dominick Dunne profiled Warren Beatty in 1994, after his marriage to Annette Bening. This episode brings that interview into our investigation, with so many attached spiderwebs including but not limited to Kate Capshaw, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Evans, OJ Simpson, Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, George Cukor, and Scotty Bowers too. All sources ca…

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169. Warren Beatty and All The Ladies 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this connector of an episode, we bring Warren Beatty into our investigation, as it concerns his very active love life for many a decade before his marriage in 1992 to Annette Bening. Spiderwebs include Jane Fonda, Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, Cher, Vivien Leigh, Mamie van Doren, Brigette Bardot, Leslie Caron, Faye Dunaway, Julie Christie, Britt E…

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168. Dunne Profiles Diane Keaton 31:52

5M ago31:52

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In this week's first episode, we delve into Diane Keaton, and all the spiderwebs! Dunne interviewed Keaton in 1985, in both New York City and Los Angeles, and this piece provides so much sub-text to so much of Hollywood. Certainly, the story is about the reclusive Diane Keaton, but also leads into our investigation Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Jack Nic…

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Angel Cascallares: From Kinesiology to Life Insurance Wisdom 28:10

5M ago28:10

28:10

In a riveting episode of the Angel Cascallares Podcast, Angel shares his transformative journey from a kinesiology degree to becoming a life insurance broker. Growing up in Chicago's Avondale area, Angel's story is one of resilience and adaptability. His initial career in fitness eventually led him to the world of insurance, where he now helps othe…

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167. Dunne Profiles Ava Gardner 54:10

5M ago54:10

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We have a sizzling summertime ahead of us, dipping into Dominick Dunne’s juiciest profiles. Our man Nick wasn’t always scribbling furiously in a courtroom, and his Hollywood roots were never far from his mind. To whit: In 1984, he sat to interview screen goddess Ava Gardner. Alicia weaves his words with Gardner’s own, from the book she published ye…

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166. The Rest of the John F. Dodge Kids: Frances, Daniel, Anna Margaret and Frances? 36:16

5M ago36:16

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In this episode, we round us out of the Dodge Family children, exploring the second set of John F. Dodge's children, including Frances, Daniel, and Anna Margaret. These kids come along in John’s third marriage to Matilda Rausch, which happens only after the secret marriage to his housekeeper. Many spiderwebs in that, added to scandals, mysterious d…

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165. The Other Dodge Kids: John Duval and Isabel Cleves 39:11

6M ago39:11

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In this episode, we continue looking at the scandalous divorcing Dodge children, with so much tragedy between all the generations. Here, our focus moves to John Francis Dodge and the first set of his children – specifically, John Duval Dodge and Isabel Cleves Dodge Sloane. So many spiderwebs, scandals, and horses too! All sources can be found at do…

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164. Griffin Dunne Enters The Family Writers Circle 47:26

6M ago47:26

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In this episode, Griffin Dunne joins his family’s writing legacy. Griffin Dunne, actor, producer, and director – and son of Dominick and Ellen Dunne, is releasing a memoir June 11, The Friday Afternoon Club, A Family Memoir, and this podcast is excited about it. In this excerpt, Griffin reveals his own perspective of a story we have investigated th…

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163. The Heiress Tour | Anna and Delphine Dodge 1:01:23

6M ago1:01:23

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Move over, Gilmore girls! This week, we turn our investigation to Anna and Delphine Dodge, the mother/daughter pair that takes the 20th by storm! The wife and daughter of one of the founders of Dodge Motors live in extraordinary circles - SO many family connections, real estate, yachts, pearls and scandals too - the Dodge girls are coming in hot! A…

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162. Dunne on Marion Davies and A Forgotten Family Scandal 44:49

6M ago44:49

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This week, we explore Dominick Dunne’s writing on Marion Davies, their brief meeting in the 1950s, as well as reveal a few mysteries from Nick’s clues about a few scandals, secrets, and spiderwebs within the family. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on …

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161. Marion Davies and William Randolph Hearst (Trashy Divorces Crossover) 1:13:10

6M ago1:13:10

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Media mogul William Randolph Hearst can be cast as a hero or a villain of the 20th century, and plenty of writers have taken a stab at pinning down his legacy definitively. But one of the lesser remembered aspects of Hearst's life was his abandonment, in 1917, of his wife, Millicent, and their five sons, to spend the rest of his life with actress M…

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160. Bad Blood | The Real Feud: Gore Vidal vs. Truman Capote (featuring Lee Radziwill) Part Two 57:33

6M ago57:33

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What happened at the White House in 1961? How does Lee become the real villain in this story, at least according to Truman? So much bad blood, and these problems can never be solved. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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159. Bad Blood | The Real Feud: Gore Vidal vs. Truman Capote (featuring Lee Radziwill) Part One 1:01:26

7M ago1:01:26

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It is time to bring all the spiderwebs together. This week, it is the first part of the actual feud happening – the one between Gore Vidal, Truman Capote and Lee Radziwill. In this episode we explore the origin story of Gore and Truman which begins in the mid-1940’s and runs through 1975 – up to and into the complicated love/hate triangle between t…

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158. Dunne Recalls Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis 32:01

7M ago32:01

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In this episode, Dominick Dunne’s writing comes into focus in our investigation. Nick writes about the life and the passing of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1994 for Vanity Fair. This episode was released on Patreon last year, and this week in between Lee Radziwill and the Gore Vidal Feud, was a perfect to share it on the main feed. All sources can…

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Krystal McDoom: A Journey from Island Dreams to Chicago's Engineering Scenes 29:03

7M ago29:03

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn your dreams into reality, against all odds? Krystal McDoom shares her extraordinary journey from the shores of St. Lucia to the bustling streets of Chicago, where she carved a niche in the engineering world. Tune in to hear her inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and the power of education on "The C…

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157. Dear Princess | Lee Bouvier Radziwill 1:07:24

7M ago1:07:24

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In this episode, we explore the life, loves, and increasingly complicated relationships of Lee Bouvier Radziwill, which a lens to two in particular. The first with her sister, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The next, with her best friend, Truman Capote. Moving from the White House to Montauk to the Greek Isles, this one connects many people into on on…

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156. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia’s Version) | The Auchincloss Wives: Nina Gore Vidal and Janet Lee Bouvier 49:57

7M ago49:57

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We completely depart the Feud series this week, beginning the first of a three-episode arc to unpack the real feud, which is little featured in the series – the feud between Truman Capote and Gore Vidal. This week, in a prologue of sorts, we connect Gore Vidal and Lee Radziwill, long associated before Truman, who are stepsiblings through marriage, …

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155. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia's Version) | Episode Six: Gloves, Talk Shows, Palm Springs, and Studio 54 1:15:07

8M ago1:15:07

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In this episode, Alicia continues to reveal the behind-the-scenes happenings in real life for Truman Capote and his Swans, against FX/Hulu’s Feud: Truman Capote vs. The Swans. It is to Episode 6 of the series this week where we dip into glove shopping, terrible talk show interviews, and Truman’s time in Palm Springs. 1968 is the year that the air c…

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154. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia’s Version) | Episode Five: Critiques, Family Reactions and the Origin Story of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird 1:09:00

8M ago1:09:00

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In this week’s episode, we explore Episode Five of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Included are three segments: a critique of the episode, reaction from Babe Paley’s granddaughter, and a true-life literary connection about the origin story of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, which happened at the first party Truman Capote hosted, long before his 196…

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153. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia’s Version) | Episode Four: Kate Harrington 53:31

8M ago53:31

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In this week’s episode, we explore Episode Four of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Alicia takes you through a summary of what you saw on screen, and then a special bonus from Kate Harrington, telling her own story. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done …

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152. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia's Version) | Episode Three: The Black and White Ball 1:27:53

8M ago1:27:53

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In this episode, we explore Truman’s 1966 Black and White Ball from the people who were there – the build-up, the big event, and the aftermath. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https…

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151. Swimming with The Swans (Alicia's Version) | Episode Three: In Cold Blood, Sagaponack, and C.Z. Guest 37:26

8M ago37:26

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In this continuing Alicia's Version working through the FX/Hulu series from Ryan Murphy, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, it is time to conquer Episode Three, Masquerade 1966. In this first episode of a double-drop week, we focus on everything but The Black and White Ball. That is a whole episode on its own. Here, we explore In Cold Blood, Truman’s Saga…

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Ambily Jose: Unveiling True Confidence 23:02

8M ago23:02

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In a recent episode of The Chicagoan Podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Ambily Jose, a multifaceted talent whose journey from corporate America to fashion blogging and content creation offers a masterclass in the pursuit of true confidence and the art of embracing one's identity. Ambily's story is not just a narrative of personal tr…

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