Scandal Water

“For burn victims, the treatment for burns is almost as bad– if not worse–than the actual injury itself…”   This observation was made by Harold Dennis, Jr., one of the survivors of the Carrollton Bus Crash. And as these words allude, for the majority of the 40 passengers who managed to escape that fiery church bus on May 14, 1988, the nightmare was far from over.    In episode 6, “Scars,” we discu...

“From the time they hit ‘til the time the bus came to final rest, it took 1.94 seconds. The bus was already on fire…”   This was one of the many discoveries brought to light by the investigators of the Carrollton Bus Crash in the days and months following that tragic event.   In episode 5 of our series on the Carrollton Bus Crash, we share key findings related to two areas of the investigation:  T...

The morning of May 14, 1988, 14-year-old Joe Percefull boarded a church bus in Radcliff, Kentucky, excited to spend a fun day at King’s Island with his best friend Josh Conyers and other teens he knew.    Joe never dreamed that by the next morning his best friend would be gone and he would be on a ventilator in a Louisville hospital, fighting for his life.    In this compelling interview, Joe Perc...

“I see the shiny little black pickup truck going the wrong way…”   This is what eyewitness Jack Armstrong said to his wife as they traveled on I-71, just before the fateful collision that came to be known as the Carrollton Bus Crash.    Episode 3 of our series on this tragic event details what occurred in those first hours after the crash, as investigators arrived on the scene, the driver of the p...

“What we didn’t know was that where you sat on the bus that night literally determined your fate…”   These words were spoken by Harold Dennis, Jr., a survivor of the Carrollton Bus Crash.    Harold was one of the 40 passengers who– late in the evening of May 14, 1988– made it off the church bus that had turned into a fiery inferno after being hit nearly head-on by a drunk driver.    In episode 2 o...

On Saturday, May 14, 1988, a group left the Radcliff First Assembly of God in Kentucky for a fun youth trip to Kings Island amusement park, never dreaming that 27 of them wouldn’t make it home.    To this day, the tragedy known as the Carrollton Bus Crash remains the deadliest drunk driving incident in U.S. history.    In episode 1 of our limited series on the Carrollton Bus Crash, we discuss the...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In last week’s episode, you heard the details behind the fascinating double-murder case involving Verna Garr Taylor and Henry Denhardt, former Kentucky Lieutenant Governor. This week, we have the privilege of speaking with Ann D’Angelo, author of t...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. On November 6, 1936, beautiful Verna Garr Taylor left for a day trip with her fiancé, former Lieutenant Governor Henry Denhardt. By day’s end, she would be lying in a ditch off Kentucky’s Highway 22 with a single bullet through her chest. Her fianc...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. On Tuesday, July 24, 1984, a friend discovered 68-year-old Delores Lynch, deceased, on the driveway outside her home. Upon arrival, the police– including Oldham County detective Lynn Nobles– also discovered Delores’s 39-year-old daughter Janie insi...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. “This remains the most bizarre criminal case in American history. There is nothing to match this anywhere. You have all the elements: good families, money, bombs, shoot-outs.” These are the words of Jerry Bledsoe, author of the book “Bitter Blood:...

At the peak of the drive-in theater craze in 1958, more than 4000 drive-ins were operating in the U.S. Today that number is closer to 300. In this nostalgic minisode, we celebrate the phenomenon of drive-ins, highlighting two that hold special meaning for us, the Sauerbeck Family Drive-In located in LaGrange, Kentucky, and the Georgetown Drive-In, located in Georgetown, Indiana.  So grab your popc...

In this lively update episode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea about new developments that occurred after their season 5 episodes aired.    What intersection between their Scamanda and Sherri Papini episodes did the hosts discover? How are “American Nightmare” survivors Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn continuing to advocate for victim rights? What new projects are on the horizon for Shania Twa...

If Winnie the Pooh is feeling a little rumbly in his tumbly, it may be because he’s now 100!   And in this podcast, we celebrate the milestone by discussing how A. A. Milne’s lovable bear was brought to life.    How did a real bear named Winnie inspire Milne’s famous character? Which of the real Christopher Robin’s toys were featured in the stories, and where are they now? How did Winnie the Pooh...

“Bueller… Bueller… anyone?”   Oh, yeahhh… it’s been 40 years since Ferris Bueller famously convinced girlfriend Sloane and best bud Cameron to skip school together for a whirlwind day in Chicago. And pop culture has never been the same.    In this fun podcast we celebrate the 1986 hit movie that’s been called a cultural milestone: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”   What (and who) inspired John Hughes a...

Yo, Adrian! It’s been 50 years since Sylvester Stallone landed a knockout punch with “Rocky,” a low-budget movie about a down-on-his-luck boxer named Rocky Balboa. More than an underdog story, though, “Rocky” ended up being a sports drama, a love story, and the film that launched a franchise.  But what was Sylvester Stallone’s own underdog story in getting his “Rocky” script onto the big screen? W...

Ready for a fun twist? The topic this week is Bad Dads!   In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve celebrated Dads all month… but now it’s time to talk about how NOT to parent.   In this fun episode, we highlight 3 characters who made our list of all-time worst movie fathers!   But which Bad Dads did we choose? And do you agree with our picks, or did we miss your favorite silver screen scoundrel?    How to...

It’s hard enough to father your own children, let alone earn a spot on the list of America’s Best TV Dads.    Yet these 3 television legends have done just that!   Continuing our June theme of “Dear Old Dad,” this week we discuss 3 of the top TV Dads of all time. But which wise, warm, and protective, yet fun-loving fathers did we choose?    Check out this fun podcast to see if your favorite TV Dad...

Because these 3 film fathers deserve so much more than a greeting card or tie this Father’s Day, we’ve decided to recognize them with this fun podcast!   But what are the qualities we look for in a great movie Dad? And which fictional fathers were able to meet our high standards?   Add a little heart to your Father’s Day celebration with this episode honoring our top 3 film fathers… and then let u...

Not all superheroes wear capes… although some do! 😉   This month, we celebrate Father’s Day with a look at some of our favorite fathers from entertainment… starting with 3 amazing animated Dads!   Who met OUR criteria for outstanding fathers in an animated show? Listen to find out… and let us know if you agree with our choices!   What we can tell you is this: Our selections include characters fro...

HeLa cells –taken from the body of a young, black wife and mother named Henrietta Lacks– have traveled to space, been used in important medical advancements such as with in vitro fertilization and the polio and COVID-19 vaccines, and have helped medical companies earn billions of dollars. Yet when Henrietta died at age 31, she had no idea how her cells would change healthcare– or that they’d even...

What do you do when you discover a celebrated CEO named Elizabeth Holmes is marketing a medical device that is not only defective, but actually providing wildly inaccurate lab results to tens of thousands of people?  Yet that CEO’s billion-dollar company, Theranos, is protected by over-the-top security measures, has a board filled with former government leaders, and is defended by one of the most...

In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was declared the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world by Forbes. Her start-up, Theranos, employed more than 700 people and was valued at over $9 billion.  By 2018, Theranos was worth nothing.  In part 1 of this fascinating 2-part series, we focus on the woman behind Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and her rise to success.   How did a 19-year-old dropout from Sta...

*Content warning: This episode contains references to physical and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.  Known as the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain is the best-selling female artist in country music history, globally, widely praised for her ground-breaking country-to-pop crossover style.  Yet Shania has suffered a great deal of personal trauma in her life, during her childhood and al...

*Content warning: This episode contains mention of a stillbirth and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”   The world certainly found a kindred spirit in Anne Shirley, the young girl who famously spoke these words in the beloved 1908 classic “Anne of Green Gables.”   And in...

You know a performance is iconic when a simple phrase like “Kevin!” or “Fold in the cheese, David” can immediately bring a detailed image to your mind… and a smile to your face.    Such is the case with beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara,  who passed away on January 30, and to whom we pay tribute in this podcast.    What young comedian (who would go on to become famous) helped Catherine...