Best Boob Tube Podcasts (2024)

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Gilmore Girls: S2E21 - Lorelai's Graduation Day - PART 2 59:21

21h ago59:21

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Get on the stinky bus of disappointment, Gus, because the Boob Tube Express is boarding now! We’re finishing off S2E21 Lorelai’s Graduation day with a hot n fresh part 2, where we get ANGRY angry at the rich, learn about the importance of arriving at prom a full two hours early, and hold Rory’s hand through having her first Chaotic Crush. ALL ABOAR…

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New Boobs for Mike! 36:21

1h ago36:21

36:21

It's time Mike represents. Plus: Rich's kids' scam, pilot stories and tales from the Boys...

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Episode 81: Fun Food Containers 51:39

1d ago51:39

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History repeats itself... There are no new ideas… Everything old is new again… Sure, we get excited when we have custom meal kits delivered to our homes or when we see amazing food in farmer’s markets and grocery stores near our homes. But food marketing has been around for a really long time. Today we discuss a couple of popular approaches from ye…

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Gilmore Girls: S2E21 - Lorelai's Graduation Day - PART 1 1:07:55

15d ago1:07:55

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Grab a mortarboard and get to motorboating cause we’re receiving our associate’s degree in season two, episode 21 “Lorelai’s Graduation Day.” We major in being thrilled to see Lorelai get her flowers and minor in hoping her parents don’t eff it all up and pondering the pining betwixt Rory and Jess. Unless you feed lead to our jumping frog, will see…

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Episode 80: Vernacular Architecture 51:55

15d ago51:55

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Did you ever look at a building with a business inside and think, “Yeah…that totally used to be something else” and wonder how you knew that? You know, the jewelry store that used to be a pizza parlor or the drive-up coffee shop that was once a spot to drop off film are peppered in towns all across the country. Today we’re talking about a couple of…

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Lobster Brothers 59:08

28d ago59:08

59:08

We've got the Pearl Jam concert review, a breakdown of the demise of Red Lobster -- plus Rich met someone who doesn't know Rob

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Gilmore Girls: S2E19 - Teach Me Tonight - PART 2 38:43

29d ago38:43

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We are SEATED for a film by kirk in season two, episode nineteen, part DEUX. Join us for a forensic investigation of the circumstances of this car crash, continued despair at the state of affairs re Jess, and of course laser sharp focus on the coded communiques between Miss Patty and Babette. Let’s eat! Support the Show. Want to double up on your e…

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Episode 79: Signs of the Times 46:07

29d ago46:07

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There are visual icons that have symbolized professions for so long their origin stories are unknown to the very customers served by them. These independent businesses are owned by all kinds of people serving millions on a daily basis throughout the world, all using these same basic signs outside their establishments. We're discussing barber poles …

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It's Not Nothing 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

It's the Jack Daniel's Performing Circus! We've got spinning plates, guns being swallowed, dogs balancing in chairs and more guns!

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Gilmore Girls: S2E19 - Teach Me Tonight - PART 1 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

We are BACK BABY and, like Jess, we refuse to learn a goddamn thing in season two, episode nineteen “Teach Me Tonight.” We’re starting strong with hardline takes on the education system, pleas for reasonable communication, and raging against the sexism of making a high achieving girl mommy a bad boy who refuses to do school. You know, the fun stuff…

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Sphinxter 58:36

1M ago58:36

58:36

These are indeed weird times and this is a weird podcast. We've got Sphinx Sphincters in Spanx. That's about all you need to know.

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The Momisode 42:51

1M ago42:51

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Happy Early Mother’s Day, Tubers! This week’s very special episode features Zoe’s own actual, literal Mother, Beverly, live in the Boob Tube recording studios and answering pressing questions about motherhood, rearing children, and The Gilmore Girls. Huge shout out to the mothers and guardians that make the horrifying task of growing up just a litt…

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Episode 78: The Reflex Blue Conversation 43:30

1M ago43:30

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We were lucky enough to have Donovan Beery of the long-running design podcast The Reflex Blue Show pull up a stool next to us. We talk about some of our shared pop culture influences, listening to vinyl (and the creative opportunities record albums afford) and where we go to find inspiration (hint: Wikipedia addictions). We also found out Reflex Bl…

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In A Tube, Toothpaste 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

Everything you'd want in an episode: Lube, Rich's friend who goes by the name "Friend's Name" and Rob's street name "Toothpaste In A Tube". Did we say Lube?

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Gilmore Girls: S2E16 - There's The Rub 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

Fetch the smelling salts because you’re humble hosts have been laid LOW by the disrespect to alone time in season two, episode sixteen “There’s the Rub.” We’ve got takes, takedowns, and tee hee hee hees and that’s just about Rory’s takeout order! So tune in for the full run (rub) down NOW. Support the Show. Want to double up on your enjoyment of th…

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Episode 77: Hey, Nice Package! 44:50

2M ago44:50

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There are some products so iconic that you know what they are as soon as you lay your eyes on them. The color, the shape or some other distinctive brand feature says, “Accept no substitute. There is no equal.” Pour yourself a drink on the rocks, kick back against the bar and listen as we uncork the stories of the bottles from Coca-Cola and Absolut …

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Gilmore Girls: S2E10 | 2 of 2 - The Bracebridge Dinner 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Let the wild rumpus start with part 2 of our Bracebridge Dinner breakdown! We are feasting our eyes on wigs, marital strife, horses’ heinies, and so much more. Support the Show. Want to double up on your enjoyment of this weird little dog and pony show of a podcast? Join our patreon!By Boob Tube

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Gilmore Girls: S2E10 | 1 of 2 - The Bracebridge Dinner 48:23

2M ago48:23

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Listeners, lock up your peacocks that you don’t want ending up in pies cause we’re in part one of our season one, episode ten The Bracebridge Dinner era. We use this build up to a feast to dream up potential new merch, try to fathom Gabby’s insistence that the whole episode is painfully erotic, and generally get horned up for the dinner theater to …

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...and Scott Baio as Rob Benedict 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

It's a very special episode of the Kings of Con pod. But not without our signature brand of laughs, jingles and of course, Rich's problems navigating technology and Rob's problems navigating life.

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Episode 76: The ‘80s: New Wave Gets Fashionable 34:53

2M ago34:53

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Video may have killed the radio star, but it poured gasoline on the spark of New Wave. As MTV exploded, youth culture moved to center stage and companies making wearables were more than happy to cater to changing tastes. In this episode we focus on Vans and Swatch, a couple of iconic fashion accessories found on the wrists and feet of Gen X. As we …

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Gilmore Girls: S2E7 | 2 of 2 - Like Mother, Like Daughter 42:08

3M ago42:08

42:08

Ok pledges, this opportunity for hazing before you rush Delta Boob Tube takes place in Emily Gilmore’s BBQ pit ‘n’ Smokery, where we shall discuss how we’re going to get Fully Puffed This Year Even If It KILLS us. There’s a little strife but Rory finds her Introvert Pal in the end (Gracie from The Nanny??) and no chapters go unread. Huzzah! Now, ra…

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Design Crimes: Comic Sans: Who’s Laughing Now? 2:35

3M ago2:35

2:35

Todd Coats and Elliot Strunk, the creators behind the hit design and pop culture show Two Designers Walk Into a Bar, announced last week at the PodFest Expo Upfronts the release of their newest investigative true-crime series, Design Crimes: Comic Sans, Who’s Laughing Now?, set to drop on April 15, 2024. The five-part show, hosted by Strunk and Coa…

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Gilmore Girls: S2E7 | 1 of 2 - Like Mother, Like Daughter 47:17

3M ago47:17

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Thank your lucky stars that you don’t have to talk to another human bean at lunch today because your discman is humming with our takes on season two, episode seven “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” In part one we defend the American teenager’s right to be anti-social, get our first glimpse of a puff, and brace ourselves for FASHION. Support the Show. W…

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The Great Robini! 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

It's a tour of the new F.O.H.Q. studios aka Fartunes, South (tm). Plus reading R2 texts and a new jingle for yet another company that won't pay us for writing jingles.

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Episode 75: The ‘80s: New Wave and the Boob Tube 46:37

3M ago46:37

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If New Wave was a style and attitude, television was how it was delivered to the masses. In this episode, we talk about two important touchstones during one of pop culture’s signature eras: the launch of MTV and the debut of Miami Vice. It's all pastel wonder and neon glow in our latest episode as New Wave meets the boob tube. Turn on, tune in and …

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Gilmore Girls: S2E6 | 2 of 2 - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore 50:47

3M ago50:47

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Gather up your petticoats, fellow Daughters of the American Revolution, because these Gilmore Gals are bustin' out all over! Its time for Rory to Come Out for Real, cotillion-styles. Bow ties are tied, books are balanced atop heads, we talk blue red lipstick vs orange red lipstick, (hey there, CosmoGal, never say this show doesn't have a value-add!…

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Our Forefather's Loincloth 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

We've got news from our Australia Trip, news on being banned from Fridays and of course, Rob's stupid Oscar Wrap!

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Gilmore Girls: S2E6 | 1 of 2 - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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Rory is coming out and yet Paris is nowhere to be seen in season two, episode six “Presenting Lorelai Gilmore” PART ONE. We are edging it out on this one so enjoy the agony and the ecstasy of Chris returning, Gilmore marital strife, and preparing the young lady and her escort for the ball. Then tune in next week for the THRILLING FAN DANCE CONCLUSI…

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Episode 74: The ‘80s: Punk Meets Tech, New Wave is Born 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Bold colors. Funky haircuts. The Cold War and the Cola Wars. Video games and MTV. Japanese electronics and European fashion. Iconic music and movies... If New Wave was a style and attitude, then music was the delivery device. In this episode we discuss the political climate, creative activity and DIY attitudes that led to the formation and rise of …

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Gilmore Girls: S2E5 - Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy 1:49:10

4M ago1:49:10

1:49:10

To paraphrase Carol Anne Freeling, “He’s heeeeeere.” Yes, Jess is upon us in season two, episode five “Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy”. As you can probably guess, Zoe and Gabby love his bad boy disregard for manners, non-smoking spaces, and book ownership. NOT. Support the Show. Want to double up on your enjoyment of this weird little dog and pony show of…

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It's a Leapcast! 55:04

4M ago55:04

55:04

It's a very special episode recorded on Leap Day - Feb 29, 2024. We're talking top 5 movies of last year...we're talking coffee makers...we're talking.

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Gilmore Girls: S2E4 - The Road Trip to Harvard 1:47:12

4M ago1:47:12

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And just like that, the wedding is OFF and our girls are ON the road in season one, episode four “The Road Trip to Harvard.” In a new and exciting twist we have a lot of Boston / New England thoughts. We also talk about the war on B&B’s, Lorelai’s mental health, and the logistics of wedding plan cancelations. Goodbye Max, we barely knew, liked, or …

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Episode 73: Pepsi, Tropicana and the Challenge of Good Design 7:40

4M ago7:40

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February 28: This week marks a quirky moment in pop culture (and soft drink) history. Michael Jackson's hair caught fire back in 1984 while shooting an ad for Pepsi, which was, to put it mildly, a production challenge. In this mini-episode we talk about the origins of the original Pepsi Challenge and a foolproof way to make small children cry. Drin…

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Episode 72: Six Marines, One Photographer. The Story of Iwo Jima 8:51

4M ago8:51

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February 21: This week marks the anniversary of an event that was made famous by one of the world’s most iconic photos: the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima. We talk about how the photo came to be and why it's still instantly recognizable today. - - - - - Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, …

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We've Got Guests! 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Recurring guests of the podcasts, and lifelong friends of Rob, Hank Chilton and Paul Fitzgerald rejoin the fun. It's a Rob roast!

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Gilmore Girls: S2E1 - Sadie, Sadie 1:50:10

4M ago1:50:10

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We’re talking about a soon to be married lady ON VALENTINES DAY to kick off season two with “Sadie Sadie.” Open your chrestomathies to page one and follow along with our hottest takes on matrimony, Dean’s plunging neckline, and Richard letting his evil flag fly. Support the Show. Want to double up on your enjoyment of this weird little dog and pony…

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Episode 71: The Goodyear Blimp: More Than a Bunch of Hot Air 9:58

4M ago9:58

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February 14: This week marks the anniversary of an accident. Not a normal accident. A blimp accident. The USS Macon, one of the two largest helium-filled airships ever created, crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California and sank. This reminds us of one of our favorite company icons floating over a stadium near you: The Goodyear Blim…

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Not Ute, Too 46:48

4M ago46:48

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We have our official Grammy report from our very own Rob, we talk Rich's hairline, and give a full rundown of LA's run-off. That's right, it's RAINSTORM '24.

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Gilmore Girls: S1E21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours 1:48:59

4M ago1:48:59

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This season finale has it all! A reunion, a proposal, and… troubadours? It is, in point of fact, season one, episode twenty one “Love, Daisies, and Troubadours.” We’re getting closure on Rachel (GAY) and the Rory and Dean separation and returning to a status quo with Paris on the enemies list. What will season two bring? Tune IN find OUT trouba DOU…

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Episode 70: Black Cats, Fireworks and Celebrating a Logo We Love 6:59

5M ago6:59

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February 7: Logos and graphics are an important part of sports. This week marks the moment back in 1988 when Michael Jordan made his signature slam dunk from the free throw line, inspiring the Air Jordan brand and, more specifically, the Jumpman logo. But there are logos we love that don’t have the same iconic status. Here's the explosive story beh…

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Episode 69: KISS and their Flaming Wheel of Death 8:49

5M ago8:49

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January 31: Way back in 1973, KISS played their first show at the Popcorn Club in Queens. Now, it's no secret that Todd is a member of the KISS Army, so we felt highlighting their coming out party was appropriate for this week's mini-episode where we talk about the artwork for their landmark album “Rock ‘n Roll Over." - - - - - Visit our full episo…

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Gilmore Girls: S1E20 - PS I Lo... 1:29:17

5M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Rory’s struggle to say The L Word comes to the fore as she rages through season one, episode twenty “P.S. I Lo…” Will Emily smugly adopt Rory just to torment her daughter? Why does Lorelai have her hands BURIED in Luke’s belt loop region? DOES Kirk have asthma? Tune in 2 find out!! Support the Show. Want to double up on your enjoyment of this weird…

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NeverHeardOfIt 40:30

5M ago40:30

40:30

It's the first episode of season three! Much like the last two seasons, we stumble our way through, this time bringing you all the Oscar Noms like only two old dudes can. Lots of googling occurred. Plus Rich "neverheardofit" Speight's review of all the nominated films.

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Episode 68: When the Beats Moved a Generation 11:04

5M ago11:04

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January 24: This week marks an important pop culture moment when Bob Dylan arrived in New York in 1961 after dropping out of college, playing a show at Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village. His performance reminds us of the Beats, one of our favorite eras. We take a few minutes to jump into our origin story about that movement and its impact on post-WWII…

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Gilmore Girls: S1E19 - Emily In Wonderland 1:36:59

5M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Time to throw on your most blinding white sneakers and start the baseball cap fashion show because we are down the rabbit hole with Emily in Wonderland. Rachel and Lorelei’s relationship continues to mystify and titillate us and we’re vaguely aware of Lane’s romantic shenanigans but the headline here is definitely our emotional Emily rollercoaster.…

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Episode 67: All Mascots Are Wieners in Our Eyes 9:34

5M ago9:34

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January 17: It's only appropriate that we talk sports this week. Why? This was when the first Super Bowl was played in L.A. back in 1967, with the Green Bay Packers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10. Speaking of Wisconsin athletics, the first thing that comes to mind four us is the Famous Racing Sausages from Milwaukee! If you haven't listened…

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You Do Doo 42:33

5M ago42:33

42:33

Rich gets dirty, Phil Hartman was a genius, Rob is denied Golden Globe talk

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Episode 66: The Failure of Google Glass 9:10

5M ago9:10

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January 10: Remember when the iPhone was first announced? Well, it happened this week back in 2007. Now, the iPhone is one of the world’s most successful products. Most tech never hits that milestone. Some comes before its time, and sometimes it goes sideways and gets creepy. Here’s an excerpt from one of our episodes about a tech product with loft…

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Gilmore Girls: S1E18 - The Third Lorelai 1:49:50

6M ago1:49:50

1:49:50

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Thats right, its Lorelai: Original Flavor in the form of Trix, Emily’s nemesis and mother in law, she's coming to town and offering to advance Rory her quarter mill trust fund to help her pay for Chilton. Emily “Iago” Gilmore starts whispering in Lorelai’s ear, and its not long before the offer is rescinded. Ignore the…

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Episode 65: 1979, Disco and the Opening of Studio 54 8:03

6M ago8:03

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January 3: This week, way back in 1979, the double-album soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever reached sales of 25 million worldwide, making it the then best-selling LP in history. To honor this milestone, it’s only appropriate we highlight one of our episodes that celebrated a temple of the disco scene: Studio 54. Beautiful people, bumping t…

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