Death In Entertainment

Canadian child actor Ryan Grantham seemingly had a bright future ahead of him with roles in over three dozen TV shows and films. That is until his browsing history on the dark web and a murderous streak finally revealed itself. This week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://lin...

Brian Jones was a founding member and the original genius behind the Rolling Stones. He spent the mid-1960s on top of the pop world, playing music, making money and meeting lots of women. But despite everything, he couldn't get no satisfaction. By 1969, Jones would be kicked out of the group he helped create, his girlfriend would dump him for his bandmate, and he would be found dead at the bottom...

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Last year, you heard the gruesome tale of Ed Gein, the Plainfield Ghoul. He made lampshades out of human skin and hung his victims up like deer. If you thought that was shocking, then wait till you get a load of this year's creeps. We're going to back to Wisconsin for, not one, but two horrifyingly true stories. First up is Gerald Turner, The Hallo...

On April 1, 1984-- just hours before his 45th birthday-- Motown legend Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father. What brought them to this point? That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

River Phoenix survived a turbulent childhood to become one of the greatest young actors of the 1980s. He shined in movies like Stand By Me, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Running on Empty (for which he received an Oscar nomination). By 1990, he was starring in more adult-oriented arthouse flicks like My Own Private Idaho, where he took method acting to a new level -- and received critical...

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Steve Irwin became an international phenomenon with his immensely popular TV show "The Crocodile Hunter," which showcased the wild Australian Outback where he grew up. The show also introduced the world to his signature and much-imitated catchphrase "Crikey," cementing his place in Pop Culture.   Irwin's red hot career was not without its missteps, however. In 20...

The conclusion of the life and death of Chris Farley. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The guys re-visit topics from the D.I.E. Podcast and expand on them. In this installment we return to Episode numbah 3: Adrienne Shelly. On November 1, 2006, Shelly was found hanging in her Greenwich Village apartment. It looked like a suicide. But why? Her first major movie (Waitress) was about to hit Sundance. And she had a family she adored.  Her husband Andy Ostroy set about proving that it wa...

Chris Farley was a breakout star on SNL-- leading to the start of a career in film. But what happens when that isn't enough? We discuss this week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Mary Kay Bergman was the go-to voice actor in Hollywood. After years of being relegated to mostly kids cartoons, she hit the big time with "South Park," voicing every major female character on the show and creating legions of devoted fans. In 1999, her work on the "South Park" movie would be bring her critical acclaim like never before and even Oscar buzz for the song she sings in it: "Blame Canad...

Woodstock '99 will forever be remembered as a complete and utter disaster.  A far cry from the original event held 30 years earlier. What was supposed to be a peaceful music festival descended into rage, violence and death.  How did this happen? Was it the fault of greedy promoters...or Limp Bizkit?  Hear a firsthand account of the madness from a guy who was actually there.  That's right. Mark tel...

After surviving a horrific childhood, Actress Anne Heche found success in Hollywood with movies like 'Volcano' and 'Six Days Seven Nights.' She led the life of a 90's Movie Star until her public relationship with Ellen Degeneres forced an ignorant industry away from her. Heche continued to find work in indie movies and on programs like 'Dancing with the Stars' before starting a wellness Podcast wi...

Carpe Diem! Seize the day! In part two of our deep dive into the life of comedic legend Robin Williams, we examine his later career: from "Good Morning Vietnam" to "Good Will Hunting."  And we discuss his shocking final days: What led to his suicide? Was there more to it than the media led on? Find out on today's episode of Death in Entertainment! Send us a message! Support the show Death in Enter...

In part one of our deep dive into the life of comedic legend Robin Williams, we explore the highs and lows of his early career: from his rise through the comedy ranks and becoming a TV Superstar to his ongoing battle with drug addiction (which led him to hanging out in John Belushi's bungalow the morning he died). That's this week on Death in Entertainment!  Send us a message! Support the show Dea...

Heath Ledger did not live to see his iconic performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight on the big screen. Months before the movie's release, he was found dead of a drug overdose in his NYC apartment. Where did he get his pills? Was it simply an accident or was he the victim of a team of "Star Whackers"? That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Enter...

Bobby Driscoll was an iconic Child Star. The Original Disney Kid.  He won an Oscar at age 12. Voiced "Peter Pan" at 15.  And was dead and buried by the age of 31. What could have gone so wrong in so little time? This week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinen...

Rebecca Schaeffer was on the verge of a meteoric rise before she was stalked and murdered at the age of 21. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Ryan Dunn was a stunt performer and TV personality best known for his work on MTV’s Jackass before a senseless car wreck took his life in June of 2011. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Kurt Cobain died on April 5, 1994-- forever solidifying his place in the morbidly celebrated 27 Club. Was it a hurting celebrity's only way out-- or murder? This week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Jack Nance was found dead on December 30, 1996, after a violent altercation at a Winchell's in South Pasadena. This week on Death in Entertainment. Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Anton Yelchin had amassed a number of film credits before his tragic death in June 2016. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

The follow up to DIEPOD Episode 5– Broderick’s Day Out.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jayne Mansfield lived a fast life until her death in June of 1967. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The last installment of the Anthony Bourdain episodes. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Anthony Bourdain led an interesting life of food, drugs and fame before his untimely death in June of 2018. This week on Death in Entertainment.  Send us a message! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Ben Kissel. New episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...