From The Cheap Seats

Our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Everyone has marginally heard of these witch trials. But do you REALLY know what went on in this tiny New England town?? YOU DON’T! We bring you documented evidence that you have probably never heard of before. Were the witches tripping on a hallucinogenic substance, unbeknownst to themselves? You’ll find out about that fact and many more on this spooky and entertaining call...

While the Washington Suicide Squad (i.e. the "Nationals") had their worst year ever, we love our divisional rivals, the Mets - and also our favorite pod guest hosts, the Mets Mob. LOVE, LOVE these guys. Please listen, comment, and follow on all their stuff. They had an amazing season this year! The million person NYC to DC diaspora loves these 3 d-bags. In their own words --- After a long, hard fo...

Doctors are telling everyone to reduce their animal product intake. But can any omnivore resist a juicy burger? Big Science has given us a solution. Plant-based facsimiles of beef, pork and chicken have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Legit? We host a bi-costal, simultaneous, blind tasting session of the traditional Burger King beef Whopper and its plant-based cousin, the Imagine Whopper....

On the occasion of a new biography being released in early October, we wanted to revisit this early episode that covers the same material. Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, best-selling author, and international television star, unexpectedly commits an apparent suicide at age 62 - at the very zenith of his fame. How could this possibly happen? And what lessons for us lie beneath this Shakespeare-e...

Are cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, a sham – or the future of global exchange value? Should we hunker down with the US dollar, the Euro, the Chinese Yuan, gold, or silver? OR…should we look to the future? Your hosts dive deep on this controversial subject, as we interview a cryptocurrency expert, EZRA VAZQUEZ-D’AMICO. Ezra works for the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, BB...

In addition to pools, beaches, and outdoor BBQs, nothing defines summer more than its ferocious, damaging, and deadly storms. We interview an old friend, Rob from the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a founding member of our frequent guests, the Met’s Mob. Rob was witness to America’s largest and most destructive hurricane on record, as it struck New York City. Hurricane Sandy in 2012. He tells us hi...

Since the 1975 film, “Jaws” broke every box-office record, sharks became America’s favorite, summer terror. While Caribbean/Gulf sharks in New England waters were pure fiction 50 years ago…that is not true today. Recently, there has been an explosion of unprecedented shark sightings and attacks in North Atlantic waters. Are these predators truly man-eaters trolling our beaches for a human buffet?...

Like everyone, the Scandal Sheet staff desires a needed break from serious topics. So our version of a vacation is to send our co-host, Ellie, to an all-expense paid trip to one of America’s favorite destinations – a theme park. Back in 1955, Walt Disney made a crazy investment that everyone on Wall Street advised him not to do. He put every dime he had on the line and held his breath. It was an e...

The forecasted demise of the American labor movement may have been a tad premature. After 4 decades of steep membership and influence decline, unions are attempting a reboot in so-called “progressive” companies, such as: Amazon, Starbucks, Apple, and Google. So, what IS a labor union and why should those of us not in a union care? Co-host Ellie, a commercial airline pilot and current union member,...

The new super majority goes for it! They flex their judicial muscles and overturn 2 giant precedents in less than a week, in 6-3 decisions. We let other pods debate the partisan politics. Our goal is to understand the underlying judicial logic in these decisions and what it may portend for other important precedents going forward, which now appear vulnerable. We are again joined by listener fav, N...

For those who missed it, we wanted to give listeners the opportunity to hear this May episode before we publish a fresh follow-up on the Court next week. In this episode, we review the circumstances of a leaked draft opinion in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health case – which became the actual opinion on June 24. Then everyone went nuts! We are again joined by New York “Super Lawyer”, David Grover,...

With the recent release of a feature-length documentary, we look back on the tumultuous life and career of one of the bestselling authors of the late 20th century, KURT VONNEGUT. Mostly revered - but also criticized - his “postmodern” approach to fiction, beginning with his groundbreaking novels, “Slaughterhouse 5” and “Breakfast of Champions”, profoundly changed the way audiences, around the glob...

On the occasion of a Congressional Hearing last week – the first in 50 years – UFOs are back in the national spotlight. You don’t have to listen to the entire hearing on CSPAN, as we have the most important 5 minutes here. BONUS: We replay our hilarious and informative UFO Episode from last summer, “UFOs: Unrelenting Freaking Obstruction” (15:57 mins). Founding co-host, Kassia, is featured in both...

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On the occasion of a rare leaked opinion, we take on the United States Supreme Court. What did the women/men in black do to us? Well, turns out plenty. We are again joined by New York “Super Lawyer”, David Grover of the firm David and Fensterstock to provide legal analysis. Enjoy! ...or weep, whatever seems appropriate. If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover...

Listeners have demanded and we will now deliver. We cover the 'big' Court, Scandal Sheet style. Full episode on the way that you will all love. Please stay tuned! This clip is a merely a satire for the the purpose of our pod. That said, suicide is no joke. If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide. Please call the national suicide prevention hotline at 800-273-8255. Thank you...

After a 14 year absence from public office, America’s favorite Alaskan, recently announced she is now running for Congress. Time magazine’s 2010 pick as one of the 100 most influential Americans, the former Alaskan Governor, experienced meteoric fame in 2008. After her unsuccessful run as VP on the John McCain Presidential ticket, she never left the spotlight. Since then, she’s had her own reality...

Kassia Osset, the beloved founding co-host of this podcast, “Scandal Sheet”, and co-host of “From The Cheap Seats” for 2 years, now has her very own podcast. “Have We Met Before”. The pod is unique, surprising, and entertaining - featuring stories of various people she met in her many years of world travel. She’s sort of a 20-something Anthony Bourdain, sans cooking and heroin. Fans of Kassia sinc...

We re-open this sinister, unresolved, (alleged) murder case, where her husband, famous actor Robert Wagoner, is the prime suspect. Decades after Natalie Wood’s mysterious death, the Los Angeles District Attorney has re-opened her case – contradicting previous rulings as an “accidental drowning”. HBO has produced a recent documentary on this subject and there are 2 new books – one by her younger si...

No, I’m serious. It’s true. Don’t trust your eyes. It’s all gone. Listen to this podcast for more information.

Brace yourself folks, the legend of Bigfoot/Sasquatch/ Yeti, etc. isn’t dead – it’s just getting started. Hulu is premiering a new, big budget miniseries on April 20. Thus, we re-open the file on this amazingly elusive, popular, thousands year old myth – but which unexpectedly exploded into the mass media only in the late 1960’s. Giant hoax? (maybe, but by who?) Silly folklore, disingenuously pump...

Ellie and Thad welcome back the METS MOB to discuss the final agreed to collective bargaining agreement between Major League owners and players. Who are the winners and losers in this deal? Will fans forgive this latest affront against the game? If you like us, you can help us grow. We’d sooooo appreciate if you’d share with your friend network! Reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find...

In part 2 of our hostage drama, our podcasting partners from the Big Apple, the famous METS MOB, succeed in forcing a successful negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement. The Mets Mob include: NYC super lawyer, David Grover, Rob from the Upper East Side, and last but not least, Leonardo from Manhattan, a regular guest commentator on WFAN. Leonardo also has a podcast of his own: https:/...

With the baseball season at risk, we took matters into our own hands. Don’t call the Feds on us! Hosts Ellie and Thad partner with the famous METS MOB podcast crew to both save baseball and dissect the current MLB lockout, the shortened season, and the long term consequences for the game. Believe it or not, we actually enlist JAMES BOND to help us! Keep an eye out for Part 2 – the exciting conclus...

Our Valentine’s Day gift to our listeners. Ellie, Bernice and Thad attempt to peek under the skirt of America’s most shameful, chronic behavior issue. How did a society founded by religious puritans 400 years ago become so – yuck - pervy?! Is every allegation automatically justified? How do we purge our wicked behavior and thoughts? Can we be redeemed or forgiven? Can we even have an intelligent c...