Best The History Duffs Podcasts (2024)

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Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan | 64 49:34

43m ago49:34

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The Harding-Kerrigan rivalry exploded into sports infamy when Harding's ex-husband orchestrated an attack on Kerrigan before the 1994 Olympics. The scandal decimated Harding's career, but time has revealed a more nuanced perspective on her story. In this episode, we dissect the notorious feud and explore how both skaters have weathered 30 years of …

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The Stephen Carr Episode 1:23:55

3h ago1:23:55

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Send us a text The great career renaissance since Paul McGrath? Captained Spurs, Newcastle and Birmingham, won two League Cups, two team of the year inclusions and forty plus Ireland caps. Are you not entertained?! Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Stephen Carr Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at …

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Ed & Margie Imo 26:13

4h ago26:13

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We’ve expanded our format a bit. In this episode, Ed and Margie Imo tell the story of Imo’s Pizza. No, Imo’s is not a Lost Table. But Ed is 88 and Margie is 82, and we wanted to hear their story before they were lost. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Playboy Rivals: Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson | 63 47:05

22h ago47:05

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In the early aughts the Playboy Bunnies were EVERYWHERE. Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson starred in The Girls Next Door, a reality show following the lives of supposed best-friend-bunnies opening the gates to the Playboy mansion and giving an inside scoop on their dolled-up lives. But in the years following the series, Holly and Kendra would rel…

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The Saipan Movie and Best Irish Football Films 54:15

7d ago54:15

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Send us a text Welcome to Movie Corner/Casting Couch as we discuss the upcoming film about the 2002 Saipan controversy Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Riddles 43:31

3d ago43:31

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Andy and Paula Ayers opened Riddles Restaurant on Natural Bridge in the city of Bel-Nor in 1980. Here’s their story. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Joan Crawford and Bette Davis | 62 46:52

2h ago46:52

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The iconic feud between classic Hollywood starlets Joan Crawford and Bette Davis has been passed down in film lore, written about in books, and even made into a Netflix series called Feud! It's a decades-long battle between two silver screen queens that covers love, lust, and the divisive film industry. In this episode, we’ll take a look at how the…

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What Happened After Saipan? 1:08:47

19d ago1:08:47

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Send us a Text Message. Given the news that the infamous Saipan incident will be the subject of the film, we decided to revisit what happened immediately after Roy Keane walked out of the 2002 World Cup. Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com…

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Playboy Club 26:32

15d ago26:32

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Margie Price was one of the early Bunnies at the St. Louis Playboy Club. She would marry one of the owners and lead a storied life. But Margie’s life did not start out that way. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Abby Lee Miller Feudster (Dance Moms) | 61 46:37

14d ago46:37

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“Dance Moms" burst onto screens in 2011, with Abby Lee Miller's ruthless coaching catapulting young dancers to fame - but at what cost? Today, her former students allege abuse, while Miller's post-show antics have only intensified. In this episode, we'll explore Abby's biggest feuds and attempt to decode reality TV's most polarizing figure. Brillia…

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A History of Irish Premiership Transfers 41:55

1d ago41:55

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Send us a Text Message. From the dawn to the 2010 season. Who were the impactful signings? Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff | 60 45:08

8d ago45:08

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If you were a teenager in the early 2000’s you undoubtedly remember the famous love triangle between Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, and Aaron Carter. But what started as simple teenage drama quickly turned into a fevered tabloid rivalry between the two young actresses as they navigated their burgeoning stardom and new adulthood in Hollywood. In this e…

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2024/2025 Season Predictions 55:42

28d ago55:42

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Send us a text Tis the season for silly predictions. Tra la la la la... Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Margaret Kelly 30:48

27d ago30:48

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This episode is a little different. It’s not about an owner or a chef or a single restaurant. It’s about Margaret Kelly, whose 40-year career in the restaurant business helped some of those owners and chefs and restaurants to shine. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Cyrus Family Feud | 59 49:17

15d ago49:17

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Fame, fortune, and family fractures: welcome to the world of the Cyruses. Billy Ray, Trish, and their five children have long navigated the entertainment industry's choppy waters. But 2023 brought unexpected turbulence: Trish's wedding saw only half of her children attend, igniting a media firestorm. In this episode, we'll dive into the family’s co…

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How the FIFA Video Game Changed Football 1:10:10

1M ago1:10:10

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Send us a text Were you a Lounge player? Or a Pro-Evo head? What about the all-hallowed but rarely discussed This is Football Franchise? Join Conor and Johnny this week as they discuss the FIFA videogame franchise, how it changed football and not always, as we show, for the better. See Conor's longer form article for further reading 'It’s in the ga…

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Cardwell's 25:15

1M ago25:15

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Do you still miss meeting a friend for lunch at Cardwell’s at the Plaza? Or a spur of the moment dinner there, when you didn’t feel like cooking? Bill Cardwell! Why did you take that away from us? Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham | 58 46:47

1M ago46:47

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Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Posh Spice, and her new daughter-in-law, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz, made headlines when rumors of a bitter feud with Shakespearean-level drama surfaced during Nicola's wedding to Victoria's son, Brooklyn. Fans couldn't help but dissect every icy interaction and social media post. While the two women remained tight-li…

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The David Kelly Episode 1:11:51

1M ago1:11:51

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Send us a text 9 goals in 26 games for the Republic of Ireland excluding 'THAT' goal against England in the infamous Lansdowne Riot match. This week Conor redeems himself as the Boys do a deep dive on striker David Kelly. Learn about his late start in football, opportunity to play for Bayern Munich (yes really) and his career ups and downs. Follows…

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Redel's 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Lee Redel and John Rice opened Redel’s in 1985. According to Redel, their restaurant’s success was due in part to the trust they shared with one another. Forty years later, he trusted Rice to tell their story. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Fury Road: Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron | 57 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy broke box office records and won awards when it premiered - but rumors were already circulating about an ugly on-set feud between the two stars. While Charlize and Tom stayed tight-lipped in the press, a tell-all book threw their rivalry into the public spotlight. In this episode, we’ll get…

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Who is Heimir Hallgrímsson? 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Send us a text Join Conor and Johnny this week as they provide a deep dive on new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson. We explore the rise of the Icelandic National Team under his tenure, his so-so time at Al-Arabi and of course, his most recent job with the Reggae Boyz. We talk about his coaching philosophy, playing pragmatism, and his…

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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake | 56 47:15

2M ago47:15

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For years, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were the it-couple of pop music - until their split pitted them against each other in just about every tabloid on earth. In this episode, we’ll discuss the tragic fallout of everyone’s favorite denim-clad 2000’s couple, and analyze the drastic ways these celebrities’ narratives have changed over the y…

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The First Ever League of Ireland Season 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Send us a Text Message. Join Conor on a solo episode as we explore the first-ever League of Ireland season ... 1921/1922! This story has it all... nationalism... the War of Independence ... high-scoring games and terrible teams! Huzzah Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.c…

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Sunshine Inn 29:04

2M ago29:04

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The Sunshine Inn was a vegetarian restaurant in the Central West End. Its imaginative menu, which included the Garden of Eden salad and the Golden Lion sandwich, appealed to a diverse clientele. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Kanye and Jay-Z | 55 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Jay-Z ruled the rap world in the 2010s, with a young Kanye West making beats for his label. But when Jay-Z wouldn't release Kanye's raps, it sparked a decades-long feud. From diss tracks to missing weddings to one of pop culture's cringiest televised moments, this colossal beef charted more times than we can count! Listen to Diss and Tell on the Wo…

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The Young Damien Duff 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Send us a text From the archive as Johnny recovers from a stag and Conor recovers from life. In light of Duffer's current successes at Shels the Boys discuss the early career of one of Ireland's best, and most exciting, players. Enjoy! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.c…

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Cafe Natasha 40:51

2M ago40:51

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Cafe Natasha served Persian food in the University City Loop and on South Grand. But Hamishe Bahrami’s story started in a small village in Iran. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow | 54 44:16

2M ago44:16

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Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow, lifestyle mavens turned delightfully petty frenemies. What began with clashing domestic philosophies has devolved into an epically snarky feud. They give a masterclass in shade-throwing over vagina candles, "jailbird pie," and jade eggs. We're pulling back the curtain on their dueling gift guides - a time-honored…

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Niall Quinn's Sunderland Fairy Tale Story 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Send us a text A late career surge with a big man/little man combo. We are in heaven Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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Fio's La Fourchette 19:40

2M ago19:40

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In the 1980s and ‘90s there was a restaurant in St. Louis where you could get grasshopper fritters and anchovy soufflés. It was Fio’s La Fourchette. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Bethenny Frankel and Andy Cohen | 53 47:28

3M ago47:28

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Bethenny Frankel, queen of the Bravo-lebrities, ignited a firestorm in 2023 with her "reality reckoning" crusade. She confronted Andy Cohen and the network over their toxic work culture, rallying fellow Housewives to her cause. This episode unpacks their tumultuous relationship - through wild baby showers, tense guest spots, and conference clashes …

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Blue Moon: Niall Quinn's Chaotic Time at Man City 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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Send us a text A Manchester City disco pant-wearing legend when they didn't have a pot to piss it. Fancy that... Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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Jason Aldean and Maren Morris | 52 49:02

3M ago49:02

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What happens when two country music stars get into an internet brawl about a spouse’s anti-LGBTQ instagram video? It turns into a war for the soul of country music, complete with other superstars taking sides, Tucker Carlson weighing in, a t-shirt fight, and finally…someone leaving country music for good. In this episode, we'll unpack the country m…

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Roy Keane's Final Season 56:40

3M ago56:40

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Send us a text 13 Games, One Goal, a League Title and a Scottish Cup. Not a bad return for Roy Keane's last season! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Duff's 39:34

3M ago39:34

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How does one open a restaurant with little money, no knowledge of cooking and no knowledge of the restaurant business? Let’s ask Karen Duffy. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake | 51 43:44

3M ago43:44

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This is the rap feud you’ll be telling your grandkids about - two of the biggest names in hip hop going up against each other with diss track after diss track after diss track. West Coast versus…Canada. Pulitzer Prize vs…Degrassi. Double, triple, and quintuple entendres. So many different things to rhyme with “Big 3”. Whether you’re deep into this …

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23/24 Season Review 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

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Send us a text There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic. What fun! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Hamburger Heaven 17:38

3M ago17:38

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For almost 25 years, Hamburger Heaven was a mecca for high school students throughout the area. Why did throngs of adolescents flock to the funny little building on Olive Street Road in University City? Let’s find out. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande | 50 45:24

3M ago45:24

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Rebounding has never looked wilder than Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson in 2018! Just weeks after splitting from their exes, they flaunted their new engagement online. But their whirlwind romance crumbled just as quickly, leading their obsessive fan bases to clash over the messy aftermath. In this episode, we'll dive into their over-the-top love st…

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Ireland and Euro 88 46:59

3M ago46:59

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Send us a text Here come the good times! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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The Greek Gourmet 21:42

3M ago21:42

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The Greek Gourmet was a popular cafeteria in west St. Louis County in the ‘80s and ‘90s. But this story is less about Moussaka and Baklava, and more about a woman who grew up picking cotton. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Golden Fried Chicken Loaf 23:33

3M ago23:33

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Golden Fried Chicken Loaf was a beloved St. Louis restaurant that thrived from the 1930s to the 1970s. Listen to history and unique interviews. Did you enjoy this episode?By Harley Hammerman

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Wagatha Christie: Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy | 49 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Leaked DMs, a sting operation worthy of Agatha Christie, and two WAGs (wives and girlfriends of footballers): the recipe for a bloody good scandal. Coleen Rooney played online sleuth to nab the culprit behind leaking her private Instagram stories to the press. Her shocking reveal targeted another footballer's wife, Rebekah Vardy, causing a social m…

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The Build Up to Euro 88 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

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Send us a text Safe to say the country well and truly lost the run of itself. Here come the good times! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.comBy Conor Heffernan & Jonathan Cooper

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Anthony Bourdain v. Guy Fieri | 48 47:01

4M ago47:01

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Worldly wanderer vs. king of comfort food. Effortless cool vs. flame shirts. Dive into the sizzling rivalry between Anthony Bourdain and Guy Fieri as we explore what fueled their fiery feud and led to their legendary roast showdown in New York. This episode unpacks the taste face-off of two culinary giants who just couldn't bury the hatchet—or the …

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Euro '88 Qualification 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Send us a text Long balls and lovely Scotsmen...Ireland finally qualifies for a major international tournament! Follows us on those socials boysweveseen on Instagram @boysweveseen on Twitter Or email us at boysweveseen@gmail.com

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Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods | 47 47:27

4M ago47:27

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Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were each other's ride-or-die, navigating the challenges of growing up in the shadow of the Kardashian empire. But when Jordyn was caught kissing Khloe Kardashian's fiance, Tristan Thompson, their friendship came to a screeching halt. The scandal ignited a vicious feud, with the Kardashians closing ranks to protect the…

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The Boys Interview Roddy Collins Part Two 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

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Send us a text This week with sat down with footballer, manager and pundit Roddy Collins. With a playing and managerial career that spans the Republic of Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Malta, Roddy has had one of the most fascinating careers of his generation. Part one covered Roddy's playing career and this week we cover his manager…

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Katherine Heigl and Shonda Rhimes | 46 43:52

4M ago43:52

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In the early years of Grey's Anatomy, a bitter feud erupted behind the scenes between star Katherine Heigl and showrunner Shonda Rhimes. Their clash of egos and artistic differences would eventually explode into the public eye, derailing careers and rocking one of America's most beloved TV dramas. In this episode, we'll explore the juicy details of…

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