Best Ashlee Marshall Podcasts (2024)

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Downsizing WeWork with Smosh's Ian Hecox and Courtney Miller | 36 46:30

7h ago46:30

46:30

Can the office also be a party? Would you really want it to be? For WeWork’s CEO and founder Adam Neumann, the answer was an unequivocal, hell yes! Neumann propelled his co-working space empire to incredible heights and a valuation over $45B, all while throwing nonstop ragers, hot boxing his private jet, and arm wrestling with Jared Kushner. But wh…

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For the Love of Theater with Evan Marshall 57:40

5d ago57:40

57:40

Ali interviews actor and writer, Evan Marshall, who shares about his play, The AllStore, along with other projects pertaining to theater and film.

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Beanie Babies Go Bust with Ian Karmel and Brian Moller | 35 40:47

25m ago40:47

40:47

When eccentric toy maker Ty Warner created a new line of floppy stuffed animals with cute names and charming poems, he unleashed pure havoc and chaos into the world. At the height of Beanie Mania, people spent their life savings and even assaulted others to collect the rare creatures like Patti the Platypus and Ziggy the Zebra before they “retired”…

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Dance Moms: Abby Lee Miller Behind Barres with Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker | 34 44:23

14d ago44:23

44:23

Abby Lee Miller was the force behind the hit reality show "Dance Moms" where she hurled insults - and occasionally chairs - to motivate future stars like JoJo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler. But while Abby was rising to the top of her own pyramid, she was also choreographing a little thing called financial fraud. Find out what happens when you text your a…

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A Celebration of Community at Collect-A-Con Los Angeles 26:41

9d ago26:41

26:41

Ali recaps her experience attending Collect-A-Con Los Angeles, highlighting fun panels featuring beloved franchises including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more!

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How MoviePass Bombed at the Box Office with Jamie Loftus and Austin Nasso | 33 40:55

21d ago40:55

40:55

Stacy Spikes came to Hollywood with dreams of revolutionizing the industry. His creation, MoviePass, promised to offer low-fee, all-you-can-watch theater subscriptions for movie fans. The only problem? It couldn't make any money. Find out what happens when Stacy sells out to an eccentric investor, why a dog had to issue an apology to customers, and…

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Listen Now: The Best One Yet 7:43

11d ago7:43

7:43

Feel brighter every day with The Best One Yet, a 20-minute pop-biz podcast that serves up the top 3 stories spanning pop culture & business news, every morning, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning ritual. Follow The Best One Yet on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to…

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Biosphere 2: Out of Oxygen with Alie Ward and Josh Gondelman | 32 49:16

14d ago49:16

49:16

Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for TWO YEARS. In 1991, eight semi-qualified volunteers entered Biosphere 2, and promised that they would live inside the giant science experiment without any help from the outside. However, thanks to chopped off fin…

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Dude, Where's My Pepsi Jet? With Kel Mitchell and Tehran Von Ghasri | 31 41:21

1M ago41:21

41:21

In the sugar-fueled '90s, Pepsi had one goal: win the Cola Wars. But when it launched “Pepsi Stuff", an ambitious promotion that encouraged people to buy Pepsi and redeem points for prizes, they overlooked their own fine print. When they promised a military-grade plane for less than it was worth "as a joke," Pepsi never imagined somebody might try …

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Elon Musk: Chief Twit with Corporate Bro and Hari Kondabolu | 30 39:21

29d ago39:21

39:21

One night in 2022, Billionaire Elon Musk decided to impulse-buy Twitter and reduce it to ashes in just two weeks. After losing billions and destroying a public forum, Musk's attempt to 'own the libs' backfired spectacularly. Or did it? Mass layoffs, walking around with a kitchen sink, and verification nightmares teach us to never underestimate the …

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Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV 22:33

1M ago22:33

22:33

Ali discusses the documentary series, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. Listen at your own discretion.

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The Wing: #GirlBoss Goes Bust with Sarah Marshall and Franchesca Ramsey | 29 43:51

1M ago43:51

43:51

In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, a new, glossy coworking enclave for women emerged to meet the moment. The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. Instead, it became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination, with employees mainly using…

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Filmmaking, Graphic Design, and Illustration with Michael Harring 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Ali interviews illustrator and graphic designer, Michael Harring, whose projects include directing the movie, The Mountain, The River and The Road, illustrating the book, Magoo and His Magic Poo, developing a monster-themed collection called Wayward Ghouls, and much more.

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Magic Johnson's Late Night Nightmare with W. Kamau Bell and Reggie Watts | 28 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

After a Hall of Fame career, basketball legend Magic Johnson was given his very own late night talk show on Fox, The Magic Hour. It seemed like a slam dunk! Johnson had the fame, charisma, and charm to top the ratings, but things went quickly sideways. When radio shock jock Howard Stern took aim at Johnson, relentlessly making fun of his lackluster…

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Acting, Zines, & Comics with John Charles Bricker and Joseph Bricker 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

Ali interviews co-creators of the comic book series, "Bobo & J-5: Journey to the Planet Pie!," Joseph Bricker (writer) and John Charles Bricker (illustrator).

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Slaying the Liver King with Ahmed Al-kadri and Gianmarco Soresi | 26 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Wellness influencer and self-titled “Liver King” Bryan Johnson reigned supreme with 5 million TikTok followers. His followers, known as "primals", believed in his ancestral lifestyle of eating raw meat and biting heads off of fish. His supplement empire grew into a $100-million-a-year business. But the Liver Kingdom was shaken to its rock hard core…

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Willy’s Chocolate Experience Melts Down with Matt Bellassai and Sydney Battle | 27 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Board the glass elevator down to Willy’s Chocolate Experience! This viral flop-in-progress has absolutely not infringed on the Willy Wonka IP. Why would you say that?! Advertised as a “pasadise of sweet treats”, in Glasgow, families traveled far and wide to experience a candy-filled, immersive wonderland. The misspelled marketing campaign promised …

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Cartoons & Comics with Ashlee Wyatt 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, "Fleaboy & Weasel."

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Anne Hathaway and James Franco’s Oscar Buzzkill with Bobby Finger and Lindsay Weber | 25 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

For the 83rd Academy Awards, producers wanted hosts that were "young and hip." But when they nominated Anne Hathaway and James Franco to run the show, they ended up with "nervous and bored". What followed was one of the most catastrophically awkward nights in Oscars history. Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber from Who? Weekly join Misha for a peak behind…

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Movie Moments with Georgie Leahy 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Ali interviews actress, writer, and producer, Georgie Leahy, who shares about co-producing her first movie, Bosco, creative influences which notably includes Britney Spears, her move to LA and experience as a muse, working with Brandon Rogers, voicing Stella on Helluva Boss, and many more fascinating stories!…

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The Swan: I Want My Face Back with Gabe Dunn and Allison Raskin | 24 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Contestants on 2004 reality TV show The Swan were tasked with transforming from "ugly ducklings" into gorgeous creatures. But they weren't just given a new wardrobe and attitude, they were given a whole new face. The women were isolated for months, berated, operated on multiple times, and pitted against one another at the beauty pageant finale. The…

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The Mind of a Creator with Tenn Buick 1:21:43

2M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Ali interviews rapper, actor, and podcaster, Tenn Buick, who shares about his first gig when he got to LA, his process for creating a rap, why authenticity is more important than virality when it comes to putting out content, personal favorite moments from his podcast, All Grown Up (SYKE!), favorite things from the '90s, and a whole lot more!…

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Daily Creativity with Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

Ali interviews co-creators of the "Ducks" newspaper comic about two ducks named Dan and Dave, Nathaniel Foster (writer) and Lia Kim (artist).

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Milli Vanilli: Girl You Know Everybody Lip Syncs with Demi Adejuyigbe and Moshe Kasher | 23 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

In 1989, a hot new duo took the world by storm. With their sexy looks, enigmatic accents, and flashy moves, Rob and Fab of Milli Vanilli became bonafide breakout stars. But thanks to a controlling producer, the artists were forced to fake the funk and didn't sing a single note on their album. Once their secret was revealed, Milli Vanilli became the…

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Pure Joy at Pasadena Comic Con 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

Ali recaps her experience attending Pasadena Comic Con, including meeting awesome people like Melanie Chartoff (Didi Pickles), David Kaufman (Danny Phantom), and lots of talented indie artists. Plus, chatting more with Susanne Blakeslee and working up the nerve to ask Butch Hartman that Cosmo & Wanda question (listen to the Toon Con episode for con…

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1.5 Million Balloons Cause Chaos in Cleveland with Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh | 22 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

Back in 1986, Cleveland was trying to make a new name for itself with a huge, record-breaking balloon launch. The goal was to increase the population, raise money for the community, and make Clevelanders proud. By the end, fingers would be blistered, horses traumatized, a search and rescue mission thwarted, and the good people of Cleveland would be…

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Another Fun Year at LA Comic Con 21:04

3M ago21:04

21:04

Ali recaps her second year attending LA Comic Con, highlighting awesome panels for The Office, Johnny Bravo, and much more!

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Even The Rock Couldn't Save the Original XFL with Annie Agar and Noah Gardenswartz | 21 39:49

3M ago39:49

39:49

In 2001, wrestling mogul Vince McMahon attempted to conquer new sports territory by founding a violent, horny football league meant to compete with the NFL. McMahon's focus on entertainment and disregard for safety created an on-field product that was as weird as it was boring. In the end, not even sexy cheerleaders could save the XFL, or as McMaho…

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The Magic of Motivation with Howie Ronay 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

Ali interviews Howie Ronay, author of Magoo and His Magic Poo.

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Woodstock '99: Mosh Pit at the Apocalypse with Sam Sanders and Lindy West | 20 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Woodstock '99 was meant to commemorate the original, historic festival with “three days of peace and music” but instead became "three days of rage and chaos." Hundreds of thousands of angry young men celebrated the end of the millennium by moshing to acts like Limp Bizkit, Korn and Kid Rock. But, when food and water became scarce, and the porta pot…

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Celeb Fail: Hulk Hogan, Businessman with Ron Funches and Brian Posehn | 19 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

In the ring, Hulk Hogan is a legendary figure who helped turn sports entertainment into a global phenomenon. But in the boardroom, The Hulkster’s always been a loser, failing hard at everything from exploding grills, to ill-conceived box office bombs and highly questionable restaurants. There’s not an opportunity out there that Hogan won’t slap his…

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Good Burger 2 with Stacey 1:04:10

4M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Ali and returning guest, Stacey, discuss the long-awaited Good Burger sequel, Good Burger 2, written by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert and directed by Phil Traill. They chat about favorite comedy bits, cameos, and Easter eggs, classic lines from the first movie, iconic All That characters, their love of Kenan & Kel, the comedic chemistry between K…

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Google Glass Half Empty with Leah Rudick and Rod Thill | 18 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

Back in 2013, Google’s top secret lab, Google X attempted to change the world with a computer you could wear on your face. The strange looking spectacles, Google Glass, promised a seamless way to experience the real and digital world in harmony. The product generated substantial buzz and adorned the famous faces of Oprah and King Charles, but safet…

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Ashlee Simpson: The Great Lip Sync Debate with Yamaneika Saunders and Isabel Hagen | 17 38:33

4M ago38:33

38:33

At only 20 years old, Ashlee Simpson was already a star, and her parents were raking it in. When she was asked to perform on Saturday Night Live alongside host Jude Law, she and her entourage were stoked. But the only thing that rocked that night was her career...as it fell off a cliff. Ashlee's lip-syncing catastrophe follows her to this day - but…

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Joy in the Writing Process with Marcie Colleen 1:04:51

4M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Ali interviews author, Marcie Colleen, whose books include Super Happy Party Bears, Survivor Tree, and many more!

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McDonald's Arch Deluxe: The Big McFlop with Rachel Dratch and Jared Freid | 16 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

With their popularity waning in the mid 90's, McDonald's became concerned that they weren't pandering to adults enough. So they did the very adult thing of having a middle-aged crisis, and started spending too much money on something they didn't need. After pouring hundreds of millions into the fryer developing a "burger for adults," McDonald's sto…

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ENCORE - Juicero Gets Squeezed Out with Chelsea Devantez & Solomon Georgio 42:16

5M ago42:16

42:16

What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah have that you don’t have? A $700 juicer…and lots and lots of money to buy it with. The Juicero was supposed to revolutionize at-home juicing and make organic, cold pressed juice accessible to everyone. The main problem? It was only accessible to the super rich. It still became one of the buzziest products of 2016, …

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The Star Wars Holiday Special that Luke Skywalker Hates ft. Adam Pally and Betsy Sodaro | 15 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

Back in 1978, George Lucas and CBS created a Star Wars holiday special so staggeringly bad, Lucas has publicly stated he wants it destroyed. The variety show featured Carrie Fisher singing, Wookiee porn, and many, many things that should never be associated with Star Wars. Budget restrictions, Harrison Ford's refusal to sing or dance, and some seri…

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Cartoon Network Christmas: Powerpuff Girls, Ed, Edd n Eddy and KND 31:23

5M ago31:23

31:23

Ali discusses three Cartoon Network Christmas specials: "Twas the Fight Before Christmas" (The Powerpuff Girls), "Ed, Edd n Eddy's Jingle Jingle Jangle" (Ed, Edd n Eddy) and "Operation: N.A.U.G.H.T.Y." (Codename: Kids Next Door).

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Theranos: Silicon Valley's Bloodbath with Kathleen Madigan and Heather McDonald | 14 32:58

5M ago32:58

32:58

More than a few vials of blood were spilled in the unbelievable story of Theranos. Its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, took the world by storm with the promise of a device that was going to change medicine forever. Instead, she endangered patients and defrauded investors. In the end, the only thing Holmes invented was her persona, and even that involved a l…

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Merry Nickmas 2: As Told by Ginger, FOP and Jimmy Neutron 46:30

5M ago46:30

46:30

Ali discusses three more Nicktoon Christmas specials: "An 'Even Steven' Holiday Special" (As Told By Ginger), "Christmas Every Day!" (The Fairly OddParents) and "Holly Jolly Jimmy" (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius).

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Fyre Festival: Bring Your Own Toilet Paper with Laci Mosley and Lauren Ashley Smith | 13 42:02

5M ago42:02

42:02

When Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid signed up to promote a scorching new music festival, they had no idea the flaming mess they were really in for. Entrepreneur Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule collabed on the notorious Fyre Festival, a disaster that cost millions, almost got festival workers killed or kidnapped, and is forever bu…

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ENCORE - Cats The Movie: Even Taylor Swift Couldn't Save It with Jackie Zebrowski & Sarah Cooper 42:55

6M ago42:55

42:55

The 2019 movie adaptation of Cats had all the makings of a huge hit: a beloved Broadway musical, an award-winning director, and a star-studded cast including: Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, and Dame Judi Dench! Instead, it crapped the (litter) box office. Find out how a race to the Oscars pushed the visual effects team to their limits, creating a total …

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ENCORE - Kid Nation: 'Survivor' for Children! with Kurt Braunohler, Megan Gailey & Chris Garcia 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

What happens when 40 children are sent out into the New Mexico desert and left to fend for themselves, all in the name of reality TV? Injuries, emotional trauma... and lawsuits. Lots and lots of lawsuits. Misha is joined by Chris Garcia, Kurt Braunohler & Megan Gailey (I Love My Kid, But…) to examine CBS's absolutely bonkers 2007 reality show, Kid …

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A Blast at Anime Pasadena 11:49

6M ago11:49

11:49

Ali recaps her experience meeting some of the Helluva Boss cast at Anime Pasadena.

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Box Office Bombs: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls with Aisha Harris and Andrew Jupin 39:43

6M ago39:43

39:43

Join us as we break down THREE cinematic catastrophes: The Lone Ranger, Waterworld, and Showgirls. Find out why Johnny Depp thought it was a good idea to play a Native American, how Kevin Costner ignored Stephen Spielberg’s sage advice, and who was actually responsible for the NC-17 madness of Showgirls. Movie and pop culture experts Andrew Jupin (…

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Tons of Fun at Toon Con 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

Ali recaps her experience attending Toon Con, including meeting awesome people like Rikki Simons (GIR), Bob West (Barney), Peter Kelamis (Rolf), and more, watching a fun panel with the cast of The Fairly OddParents and two more with legendary Disney artists and actors, and finally, working up the nerve to ask Susanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris an i…

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Howard Dean: I Have a Scream with Gareth Reynolds | 12 40:04

6M ago40:04

40:04

Some dreams end with a whimper, others with an impulsive and unhinged shriek. Way back in 2004, Howard Dean, the straight-talkin' governor of Vermont was making an improbable run for President. He was riling up the youth on a new thing called the internet, whipping them intro a frenzy with his anti-war rhetoric and eating sandwiches on live streams…

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Animation Culture with Andy Clark 45:04

7M ago45:04

45:04

Ali interviews art director and background painter, Andy Clark, who shares about his experience on many shows such as Dexter's Laboratory, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Angry Beavers, ChalkZone, Seth MacFarlane's canceled The Flintstones project, and more. He also provides a lot of valuable insight about the current state of the animation industry and…

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HQ Trivia: Gone in a Glitch with Karen Chee & Alice Wetterlund | 11 41:05

7M ago41:05

41:05

HQ Trivia was the revolutionary gameshow app that briefly took over the world. Millions of people across the globe tuned in for the chance win money from host and resident "Quiz Daddy", Scott Rogowsky. However, not even celebrity guests like Dwayne Johnson could save HQ from its ultimate demise: a secretly twisted workplace environment full of lies…

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