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At 33 years old, she is now a billionaire. Her record-breaking Eras Tour has been so successful, when the concert movie was released to theaters last month, it also broke records at the box office. What’s more, through the course of her 18-year music career, she has built a fiercely loyal fan base, offering her the type of support an artist could wish for only in her wildest dreams.  As you know a...

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a tribute to one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary escape artist who died on this day 97 years ago… Harry Houdini. In his heyday, the “King of Handcuffs” was so popular, the verb ‘houdinize’ –meaning to escape confinement–was added to the dictionary, and an estimated crowd of 100,000 once showed up to watch him extricate himself fro...

Who doesn’t recognize the name Michael Myers, or the haunting, synth-heavy theme song that always announces his arrival… and causes an immediate increase in the audience’s heart rate?  45 years after its release, “Halloween” (1978) is considered one of the most important and influential horror movies of all time. It launched one of the longest-running horror movie franchises, prompted a number of...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.  On Saturday, July 1, 1916, a dark, handsome, 25-year-old businessman named Charles Vansant (“Van”) arrived in the resort town of Beach Haven to celebrate the 4th of July weekend with his family.  But Van’s decision to take a quick dip in the ocean...

The dark forest looms ahead, trees towering on either side. There’s a nip in the crisp autumn air, and leaves crunch beneath the walkers’ feet. Then suddenly the sound of maniacal laughter fills the air, and the path is illuminated by not one, but thousands of glowing, elaborately carved pumpkins. While this may sound like the start of a horror movie, it’s actually the fun, family-friendly experie...

Meeting comedian Leanne Morgan in person. Sharing the story of Scandal Water Podcast with a live audience in the gorgeous Majestic Theatre. Exploring the Riverwalk and the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Accepting a check for $5,000.  These are just a few of the exciting events the Scandal Water ladies have experienced after learning that Candy was selected as one of the 5 winners of the Vanity Fair...

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:...

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. It’s the 3rd deadliest nightclub fire in US history and the reason you see a maximum capacity sign posted in every restaurant and bar you enter. Yet many have never heard of the horrific fire that ravaged the Beverly Hills Supper Club in May of 197...

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 to speak with Ann D’Angelo, author of the b...

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 fiance, 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 fian...

In the words of Justin Timberlake, we “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” of excitement over reaching a huge Scandal Water Podcast milestone! How fitting that on August 8th– designated as both National Happiness Happens Day and International Cat Day– we will be releasing our 100th episode! (Scotty approves of the timing.) Join the fun as we celebrate this achievement and close season 2 with a PAR-TAY!  We’l...

In this lively update episode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea about what came to light after their season 2 episodes aired. What creepy experience inside Waverly Hills Sanitorium did one of our listeners share with us via an audio clip? Why were the charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in the “Rust” case? What new productions are in the works for both the “Star Wars” and “Stranger Things” franchis...

Just a few weeks ago “Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” opened in theaters, boasting what has been described as “the biggest stunt in the history of cinema” and is noted by one film exec to be “far and away the most dangerous thing we’ve ever attempted.” The stunt occurs when the hero, Ethan Hunt, rides a motorcycle off a huge cliff, then jumps off the bike in mid-fall to pull a parach...

If Smash Mouth’s “All Star” or “I’m a Believer” immediately conjures up images of a green ogre and his lovable sidekick Donkey, this is the episode for you! Join Ashley and Candy as they revisit the 2001 summer blockbuster “Shrek,” which broke ground not only with its animation techniques but also with its multi-platinum soundtrack and cheeky, irreverent take on our most beloved fairy tales. What...

Great Scott! With “Back to the Future: The Musical” having just opened on Broadway, what better time to revisit the classic movie that started it all? Few movies are more beloved or impactful than 1985’s  “Back to the Future.” It catapulted Michael J. Fox to megastar status, led to the creation of two hit songs, fueled the skateboarding craze, and proved that sci-fi (especially time-travel) movies...

Watching a fireworks show: hosting a backyard barbecue; wearing red, white, and blue; displaying the American flag… these are just a few ways people celebrate Independence Day in the U.S. But if you’d like to add a little extra sizzle to your July 4th holiday this year,  join us for a look at the beloved adventure movie “National Treasure” in which Nic Cage utters one of the most iconic (and most...

“I travel because I would rather look back at my life, saying ‘I can’t believe I did that’ instead of ‘if only I had.’  ~ Florine Bos For our final episode in June, Candy and Ashley invite you to come along on their own personal summer road trips! Join in the fun as they share a few highlights, recommendations, challenges, and tips related to their own travels this summer. With Candy heading out w...

If you’re looking for an impressive setting for your TV show, movie, book, music video, or daredevil stunt, you can’t beat the Grand Canyon. Just ask the directors of National Lampoon’s “Vacation,”  Oprah, Criss Angel, David Baldacci, or a host of other artists and filmmakers. For this week’s summer road trip, Candy and Ashley head to Arizona to visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Grand C...

"We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there, I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run…" If these famous lyrics bring to your mind images of a black 1977 Trans Am, a smirking Burt Reynolds, and an easy-going trucker whose favorite traveling companion is his Basset Hound Fred, this is the episode for you! This week Candy and Ashley invite you to ride along as they take a trip back...

What is the most-visited home in America, after the White House? You guessed it… Graceland. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the famous mansion– now part of an enormous entertainment complex– is not only the place Elvis called home for the last 20 years of his life but also the site of his death and burial.    In this summer road trip episode we (virtually) visit the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s beloved...

Two things the Barrymore Family is known for: Their status as Hollywood Royalty The Barrymore Curse Commonly referred to as Hollywood’s First Family or “an acting dynasty,” the Barrymores have entertained and enthralled audiences since as far back as the 1700s.  Yet along with fame and adulation, the Barrymores’ lives have also contained struggles with strained family relationships, substance abus...

“That’s no goblin…” Part of the massive success of the beloved film ‘E.T.” was the little alien himself, who was described by one writer as “one of the most soulful, expressive special effects ever conceived.” Steven Spielberg himself once referred to the animatronic model as "the 8th wonder of the movie world." In part 2 of this episode, we focus on the creation of E.T., both the animatronic elem...

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ has been called “one of the finest fantasy films ever made, and the most tender of all Steven Spielberg’s movies.”  41 years after its 1982 release, the classic film is still celebrated for its themes, creativity, cinematic artistry, and sense of childhood wonder.  But how did the idea for ‘E.T.’ occur to Steven Spielberg while he was filming ‘Close Encounters of the T...

At 80 years of age, film star Harrison Ford is currently involved with 3 high-profile hit projects… one in which he plays a therapist (“Shrinking”), another in which he plays a patriarchal rancher (“1923”), and the third in which he revisits the character that took his stardom to a whole new level… the beloved adventurer, Indiana Jones.  In a career that spans six decades, Harrison Ford has achiev...

Do you fondly remember playing with a Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, or Luke Skywalker action figure? Have you ever uttered the phrase, “May the Force Be With You”? Are you strongly in the camp of either Team R2D2 or Team C3PO? For the vast majority of us, the answer to at least one of these questions would be a resounding YES.  When George Lucas brought “Star Wars” to movie theaters and driv...