Best Seattle Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Clair Titley on the Real-Life Truman Show of 'The Contestant' | Actual Facts 26:28

4h ago26:28

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Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked wi…

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Elisa Levine on 'Sweetheart Deal' and Life on Seattle's Aurora Avenue | Actual Facts 23:44

12d ago23:44

23:44

We talk to filmmaker Elisa Levine about her documentary 'Sweetheart Deal.' The film tells the story of four women—Kristine, Krista, Tammy, and Sara—who navigate life on Seattle's infamous Aurora Avenue, a street packed with traffic, motels, and liquor stores, and known for being one of the city's main hubs for street-based sex work. 'Sweetheart Dea…

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Micah Khan (THE ZOMBIE WEDDING) 35:16

14d ago35:16

35:16

Micah Khan is one of our favorite people in moviemaking. After years of making shorts and writing his own scripts, he's making his directorial debut on The Weekly World News film THE ZOMBIE WEDDING, the story of the first ever human-zombie wedding, with an ensemble cast that includes Cheri Oteri, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Seth Gilliam, Heather Mattaraz…

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Jeremy Saulnier (Rebel Ridge) 33:21

20d ago33:21

33:21

Jeremy Saulnier has done it all with Rebel Ridge. It's an action thriller Netflix hit... but also a smart indictment of a law enforcement policy almost everyone hates. And a movie for grown-ups. And a win for the kind of mid-budget movies that aren't supposed to be hits any more. But as we talk about Saulnier's rise as a filmmaker, we see that he's…

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How Bizarre 148 Favorite Smells Quiz 1:16:59

21d ago1:16:59

1:16:59

We chat about a few random topics like llama drama, Chris becoming a coach, billiards, antenna life – plus Lyle invents a new word that might stick. Then we play a game based on the most popular smells of all time followed by a wacky round of Weird trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Alice Gu on The Donut King's American Dream | Actual Facts 30:32

26d ago30:32

30:32

We speak with filmmaker Alice Gu about her 2020 documentary 'The Donut King.' The film tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee who escaped the Khmer Rouge and built a donut empire in California in the 1970s. Ted's success helped hundreds of fellow refugees start their own shops, transforming the West Coast's donut industry. But as Ted enjo…

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How Bizarre 147 Rambles and Moon Facts! 1:15:42

1M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

We shoot the sh*t about such topics as what we're watching, fishing, Radiohead, King Gizzard, music feuds, a terrifying aircraft landing, tumbleweed-ageddon and the names of all the moons throughout the year. Then onto Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Ondi Timoner on Documenting Her Father's Last Days | Actual Facts 23:40

1M ago23:40

23:40

We talk with acclaimed filmmaker Ondi Timoner about her deeply personal 2022 documentary, 'Last Flight Home.' The film chronicles the last days of Ondi’s father, Eli Timoner, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful airline in the 1970s. 'Last Flight Home' captures the final weeks of 92-year-old Eli’s life after he decid…

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Join a Club—America's Fate Depends on It | Actual Facts 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

We’re joined by sister-and-brother filmmaking duo Rebecca and Pete Davis, whose new documentary, 'Join or Die,' examines the pivotal role that joining clubs and civic groups plays in shaping the future of our society. Drawing on the work of renowned social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking book 'Bowling Alone' exposed the alarming decli…

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Elgin James (Mayans MC and Austin Film Festival's Ghost Ranch Writer's Retreat) 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Elgin James, co-creator and showrunner of the FX hit Mayans MC, is a former member of an anti-racist gang whose Hollywood rise coincided with a prison sentence. He'll share his insights next week at the Austin Film Festival's Ghost Ranch Writer's Retreat, open to rising writers who want to seek inspiration in the same land that was the longtime hom…

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How Bizarre 146 Slow News Month 1:53:19

2M ago1:53:19

1:53:19

We picked a funny month to take an unplanned hiatus! We get caught up on some of the madness that has happened in the news and in our own little burgs. It gets a little dark here and there (trigger warning for a little s*x abuse/crimes talk) but we keep it mostly light, especially for Weird trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally- Fashion Designer, Diana Nguyen 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Visit Amazon's Diana Bellerose Page My mother's book of poems https://amzn.to/3eoy8Sp Spotify Dianna Bellerose Music iTunes Dianna Bellerose Music Visit my website and download a free mini webinar http://www.diannabellerose.com Diana's website Madisonsavile Fashion BioDiana Nguyen is the CEO and Founder of Madison / Savile, a lifestyle brand of wom…

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CLR-196 - Reunion 54:24

2M ago54:24

54:24

Weeeerrreeee Baaaaackkkk!!! Sort of. It’s officially been 10 years since our first podcast episode. We’ve come together again after a year of rebuilding ourselves, our work, and our lives, to reflect on what’s been and where we may go next, And to just have a darn good chat. If you’d like to learn more about what we’re up to, As always, you can fin…

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Spencer Frazer: Second Act Artist Changing the World 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

Spencer Frazer is exemplary of multiple talents and multiple acts. Hear his journey of working on top secret government projects, to being a maker of combat knives, to finally emerging as one of the top painters in our region. Learn how he uses his art to change the world.By Rob Smith, Jonathan Sposato

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Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 2 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Peter Tomozawa, CEO of the Seattle World Cup organizing committee, chats about how Seattle snagged the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He discusses the hustle of local leaders, the importance of community support, and how the event will benefit the entire region.By Rob Smith, Jonathan Sposato

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Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 1 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Peter Tomozawa is the CEO of the Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee, responsible for readying our city for the biggest show in the world. He was also the prior president of the Seattle Sounders, and has had one of the most fascinating business careers spanning the globe. Join us as he tells us why Seattle should take center stage.…

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How Bizarre 145 Origins of Phrases 1:41:04

3M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

After shooting the sh*t about what we've been watching - and a few dozen other oddball things, we deep into some of the origins of common phrases. Then of course we end on an especially wacky round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Carrie Brownstein: Seattle, Nirvana and self-discovery 1:12:32

3M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

On the last episode of this season, we're joined by Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein who transports us to '90s Seattle and what it was like to come of age during the height of grunge. We also dig into the lasting impact of George Michael, and pop into the photobooth for a lesson in getting to know yourself. Enjoy, and we'll see you in September f…

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Graham Coxon: Early Blur, Colchester and Squats 47:04

3M ago47:04

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This week on the podcast, we're joined by a true music legend - the one and only Graham Coxon. As well as digging back into some early Blur memories, we take a trip to the tribal pubs of '80s Colchester, learn about Graham's squatting days and discover why his life is like a marble maze. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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How Bizarre 144 Wacky News Roundup! 1:43:34

3M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

We meander and ramble today - Ron shares an 'on-air' sardines gift from a listener, Lyle gives us a little health update, we chat a bit about practical AI and then move on to some wacky news stories including: bear-kabob brain worms, a text message affair lawsuit, a bizarre Korean balllon battle, Giuliani pees on Zoom, modern 'video-makers,' and mo…

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Metronomy's Joe Mount: Skate parks, haircuts and the seaside 55:52

4M ago55:52

55:52

In the new episode of the podcast, we're joined by Metronomy main man Joe Mount as he takes us back to his skateboarding, Minidisc-loving youth growing up near the sea but not quite. What is 'cool'? Let's find out! Also contains a surefire tip to ruin your hair for the foreseeable future. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Glen Powell and Richard Linklater (HIT MAN) 50:52

4M ago50:52

50:52

Hit Man star Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater talk about co-writing their story of a quiet college professor who goes undercover to impersonate a hitman and catch people looking for hired killers. He ends up falling in love. We talk about Steely Dan, submitting to passion to become the person you want to be, thinking, overthinking, and se…

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Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno: Fashion, football and owning your outsiderness 59:54

4M ago59:54

59:54

In this week's episode of the podcast, Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno joins us for a hilarious deep dive into his upbringing, featuring just as many adventures and probably slightly more TK Maxx than you might expect. We go back to the early, wildcard days of the band; dig into the legacy of his Italian roots, and find out exactly why he's the Jesus of …

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Ana Mari Cauce: Leader of Learning 47:21

4M ago47:21

47:21

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce discusses the end of the encampment, why college is more affordable than it seems, and the enormous economic impact of university research.By Rob Smith, Jonathan Sposato

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Kate Nash: Myspace, Buzzcocks and teen fame 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

This week on the podcast, we turn the clock back to the mid '00s and dig into the coming-of-age years of Kate Nash - one of Myspace's first true self-made stars. As well as a dive back into that whirlwind, Kate also serves up some choices stories of the scrappy Nash sisterhood, her beloved childhood thimble collection (naturally), and why, when it …

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How Bizarre 143 Wacky News Roundup! 1:30:03

4M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

We get caught up on some kooky news stories that we have missed recently including a poop plane, a kitchen masterpiece, monstrous bee invasion, Mel's Hole, a Reese's lawsuit and insurance drones. Then an exceptionally fun round of Weird Trivia!

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Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally- Mother's Plea For Justice 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

Visit Amazon's Diana Bellerose Page My mother's book of poems https://amzn.to/3eoy8Sp Spotify Dianna Bellerose Music iTunes Dianna Bellerose Music Visit my website and download a free mini webinar http://www.diannabellerose.com Sign The Petition /bit.ly/3V5Cof9By DiannaBelleRose

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Bill Ryder-Jones: Grief, The Coral and the Wirral 48:37

5M ago48:37

48:37

In this week's episode, indie hero Bill Ryder-Jones joins us for a very raw, personal chat about his childhood and what it is to grow up alongside an event of devastating trauma. He talks about losing his older brother Daniel, who fell off a cliff on a family holiday when Bill was seven, and the salvation of joining The Coral as a teenager, alongsi…

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How Bizarre 142 Chris In Mexico! 1:24:33

5M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Chris shares his less than relaxing trip to Mexico that's as scary as it is hilarious. Then we talk a little about what's happening with the videos we are being shown on X (Twitter), Ron's new art show, a few new movies of note and the we end with an exciting round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Lauren Mayberry: All Saints, Bebo and going out tops 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

On the newest episode of the podcast CHVRCHES frontwoman and newly solo-in-her-own-right star Lauren Mayberry takes us on a timewarp back to the '00s, where Top Eights were the peak priority, indie still dominated the charts and you lycra tops and combats were the height of cool. Prepare for the some serious core memories to be unlocked. Enjoy! Hos…

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Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally- Artist and Humanitarian Abiodun Koya 31:00

5M ago31:00

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Visit Amazon's Diana Bellerose Page My mother's book of poems https://amzn.to/3eoy8Sp Spotify Dianna Bellerose Music iTunes website http://www.diannabellerose.com website https://www.abiodunkoya.comBy DiannaBelleRose

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Bob Vylan - MCing, motorbikes and making moves 48:43

5M ago48:43

48:43

In the newest episode of Before They Knew Better, DIY cover star Bobby Vylan of vital punk duo Bob Vylan joins us to reminisce on his first gig as a 12 year old MC, alongside tales of an early, curiosity-piquing trip to Chicago and his appropriately DIY roots selling homemade CDs with his garage crew on the streets of Ipswich. Like Bobby himself, i…

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Cat Burns - Ed Sheeran, Sisterhood and Neurodiversity 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

In this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by thrice BRIT Award-nominated Cat Burns ahead of her fittingly-titled debut album 'Early Twenties'. Digging back a little further than that, Cat spoke to us about her time at the BRIT school, sibling dynamics and the challenges of entering the pop world with an autism diagnosis. Enjoy! DIY magazi…

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How Bizarre 141 Movie Clips Quiz! 1:38:34

5M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

We lighten things up a bit this week. Ron gives the others a round of Move Clip Quiz! But first we ramble a bit about the nutty eclipse conspiracies and Chris shares some exciting news. Then onto to an extra hilarious round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally- Mental Health Is A Global Issue 17:00

6M ago17:00

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Visit Amazon's Diana Bellerose Page My mother's book of poems https://amzn.to/3eoy8Sp Spotify Dianna Bellerose Music iTunes website http://www.diannabellerose.com What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, re…

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The Cribs' Gary and Ryan Jarman: Freddie Mercury, five finger discounts and being a twin 1:20:54

6M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

It’s an episode of firsts for Before They Knew Better today: not only is today’s episode the first time we’ve invited two guests into BTKW HQ, but it’s also our first time grilling siblings! And they’re iconic ones at that; this week, we reminisce with The Cribs’ Gary and Ryan Jarman, as they look back to growing up in Wakefield in the early 90s an…

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How Bizarre 140 Lyle & Ron's Bogus Seattle Journey 1:28:26

6M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Lyle and Ron share about their recent wacky and frustrating trip to Seattle for Lyle's surgery that never happened. We also chat about the growing tipping culture in this country - then we end on a fun note with Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Empowering and Inspiring Women Globally- Artist Rhonda LaRoy 29:00

6M ago29:00

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Visit Amazon's Diana Bellerose Page My mother's book of poems https://amzn.to/3eoy8Sp Spotify Dianna Bellerose Music iTunes website http://teachersuccesscoach.com Bio I do all kinds of music: Singer/Songwriter, Dance floor, all Pop, Blues ,Jazz ,Country etc .I specialize in Hit songs with great hooks & lyrics .I am launching a new way to bring fans…

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Vera Drew (The People's Joker) 41:42

6M ago41:42

41:42

Vera Drew is the creator of The People's Joker, which evolved from an attempt to re-edit Todd Phillip's 2019 into its own completely original work of art — a very affectionate parody of Batman mythology and all the ideas it takes for granted. Combining comedy, animation, and Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's flair for cartoonish drama, it's a punkis…

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Everything Everything's Jonathan Higgs - Movies, Munitions and Mountainhead 1:16:28

6M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

For the latest episode in Before They Knew Better’s new season, we’re offering up something a little bit different: our first ever live podcast! Recorded at The Social in London as part of the venue's year of 25th birthday celebrations, we sat down with Everything Everything frontman Jonathan Higgs to delve into his brilliantly bonkers childhood, i…

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Rebecca Lovell: Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges 44:05

6M ago44:05

44:05

There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in no small part due to her native roots in the Seattle/Tacoma region, and her prolific and important contributions as a civic thought…

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CMAT - Blogs, Brits and Bombay Bicycle Club 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Welcome back to the second season of Before They Knew Better, and we're kicking off round two with World Famous Irish Pop Star (her words, which we fully endorse)... CMAT! As anyone aware of CMAT will know, she's about the best value conversation in the modern music game, and this chat was no different. We cover her teenage stint creating Paul McCa…

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How Bizarre 139 One Hit Wonders! 1:13:53

6M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

After a little rambling and news we get straight the goods - Ron quizzes the others on the most popular One Hit Wonders of all-time. Then we end on another exciting (and hard -ahem-) round of Weird Trivia! It's all fun this time. We promise!By The Comet Magazine

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How Bizarre 138 Ramblin' Cast 1:36:54

7M ago1:36:54

1:36:54

With no plan in place, we get caught up on life stuff and ramble about such things as traveling, Columbia River dams, Woody Guthrie, more chicken trauma for Ron, Netflix, sardines and WAY too much fast food talk. You WILL get hungry. Then a super challenging round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Tom Mara and Beth Barrett: SIFF’s Dynamic Duo 48:12

7M ago48:12

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Tom Mara planned to retire when he left Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP after two stints totaling 34 years. That didn’t last long. In August 2022, Mara accepted the CEO job at the Seattle International Film Festival. Here, he and longtime Artistic Director Beth Barrett discuss how SIFF became one of the largest film festivals in the world, and…

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How Bizarre 137 Katie (Surgery-Jeff) 1:39:00

7M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

It's the 911 Show, finally! Ok, not really. But, Katie Sergieff returns to the show, this time to talk about her career as a 911 operator. From the wacky to the creepy to the tragic, she gives us the in-and-outs of this fascinating profession. CW: Talk of trauma, mental illness and self-harm. And we then chase all that away with a very fun and chao…

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How Bizarre 136 Rob The Undertaker Returns! 1:33:55

8M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

We chat about a wild and tragic story of a Brazilian man digging for treasure in his house, poop-related fatherhood struggles and the Kurt Cobain conspiracies. Then Rob The Undertaker joins us to chat a bit about the Return To Nature horrors, AI at the cemetery and how the funeral industry is rapidly changing. Then, Rob sticks around for some Weird…

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How Bizarre 135 1980s Nostalgia Cast! 1:33:36

8M ago1:33:36

1:33:36

We get nostalgic chatting about bowling alleys, mini-marts, pizza parlors, skating rinks and we share our Top Five Classic Arcade Games of all time. Then another wacky game of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine

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Using VR to Embrace Life, Not Escape It 58:54

8M ago58:54

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Some people think of virtual reality as an escape from actual reality. But helping you escape reality is the opposite of what Felix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël hope to do through their immersive virtual reality company, Felix & Paul Studios. The Emmy-winning Montreal-based studio takes audiences to places they might otherwise never go — to the Inte…

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Anne Bremner: Life Inside The Law 40:45

8M ago40:45

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Attorney Anne Bremner has been involved in several high-profile cases, including those involving Mary Kay LeTourneau, Ann Rule, and Amanda Knox. She is also an author and media personality, commenting on numerous court cases, including those involving Casey Anthony, Michael Jackson, and Scott Peterson. Here, she discusses how she became friends wit…

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