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Scandal SheetGirl Scout Cookie Madness !!!It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season. And your friends at “Scandal Sheet” are shining their investigative flashlight on America’s most beloved “non-profit” sales event. Our 2023 co-host, ELLIE, a Girl Scout from Kindergarten to High School senior, rose to the highest rank in the GSA organization. Now a millennial young woman, Ellie looks back at her decade+ experiences and shares a very CANDID insider view on the 3 mo/year $800 million dollar cookie industrial complex. Are we a nation of health hypocrites? BTW, WE LOVE AND SUPPORT THE GIRLS! … it’s just some of the adults in the mix whose motives may not...2025-02-1944 min
Scandal SheetPanic At The Palisades – The Los Angeles FiresVIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/42Jlpoc
With the fires contained and around-the-clock media coverage at its end, it’s time to ask the important question – how could this happen? As our co-host Anuradha is out helping with the fires, John Hoekstra is filling in. John is usually our music composer but is moonlighting here as both a co-host and actor.
And don’t miss our cold open!
You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the...2025-02-0954 min
Scandal SheetWizard Or Wicked?FANTASTIC VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fZbTQM
The movie version of the remarkable stage musical, “Wicked” came out during the recent holidays. It proved to be just as successful as its Broadway counterpart. To honor its achievement, we are replaying our 85th Anniversary scandal celebration of the 1939 “Wizard of Oz”. With a NEW ANIMATED OPEN - starring Thad as the Wicked Witch.
You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per m...2025-01-2052 min
Scandal SheetJuan Soto Superstar! NEW Mets Player – FINAL CUTGREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3VUaLqv
Baseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise earlier this month when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date), $765 million over 15 years. Long time guests of this pod and popular NYC baseball prognosticators, THE METS MOB, weigh in on this momentous agreement. This is cat nip for both NYC and DC baseball fans!
The Mets Mob consists of: 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East...2024-12-2949 min
Scandal SheetChristmas UnwrappedGREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fx4R5q
No one loves Christmas more than your friends at Scandal Sheet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t explore some obvious historical inconsistencies. Right? For example, why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Only 2 of the 4 Gospels in the Christian New Testament even discuss the birth of the infant Jesus and neither mentions a date. But they do give us clues that the birthday was more likely in the spring or summer - and not winter. Join co-host Thad (a Catholic) co-host Anuradha (a Hindu), and regular guests Davi...2024-12-2156 min
Scandal SheetTEASER COLD OPEN – On The Road With The Magi (aka Three Kings)No one loves our Winter religious faith traditions more than your friends at Scandal Sheet. We embrace both Christmas (yes, we insist on keeping ‘Christ’ in Christmas!). And, we also love Hanukah, which this year begins with the current Gregorian calendar of Christmas Day. That’s pretty cool, right? (Doesn’t happen that often.) So cheers everyone! In this comedy teaser we give you a little heads up of our coming episode. Here the Magi - mentioned in scripture - have a little conversation amongst themselves, that the Gospel of Matthew apparently missed. (Matt, no worries, dude. No tape recorder...2024-12-1901 min
Scandal SheetJuan Soto: Early Christmas Present For The Mets - RAW and UNCUT.NOTE: We wanted to rush this out to fans, as this I breaking news – so this is not edited. You’re getting the raw sausage, as it is made – for good or bad. Kind of a mess – but true fans will enjoy.
Baseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise this week when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date) $765 million over 15 years. Long time guests of this pod and popular NYC baseball prognosticators, THE METS MOB, weigh in on...2024-12-1651 min
Scandal SheetTEASER: Juan Soto: Early Christmas Present For The MetsBaseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise this week when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date) $765 million over 15 years. The official press conference was held on Thursday, December 12 and we offer an excerpt here. Scandal Sheet’s long-time baseball experts and prognosticators, the METS Mob, were all scheduled to speak on this historic contract on December 13th. Timing fell apart at the last minute and is re-scheduled for this Sunday, December 15th. But, in the meantime, I am joi...2024-12-1410 min
Scandal SheetFavorite Thanksgiving Side (Comedy) DishesHAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!. “Scandal Sheet” is known for its produced comedy skits (SNL/Mel Brooks – eat your heart out bit***s). Today we share several Thanksgiving favorites.
CONTENTS:
“Thanksgiving Quiz Show” Digitally re-mastered! This hugely popular segment features our founding co-host, Kassia and several performers from our talented repertoire group.
“Pilgrim’s Progress? The First Thanksgiving” Our co-host, Anuradha is transported to Plymouth, Mass. In 1621, via our high tech EZ Bake Oven time machine, to interview major players in the event – both pilgrims and Indians. Fortunately, the refugees from Amsterdam brought with them their most famous export … (hint: one smokes it...2024-11-2832 min
Scandal SheetTable With A View – Our Holiday Cooking ShowAMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Hxug0yWGIYU
(In this case, I recommend you watch the video.) For the holidays, we’re getting a little less serious. So this is our first cooking show ever! Of course, we are still “Scandal Sheet” and so we aren’t going to tell you how to roast the best turkey or ham – a hundred other podcasts will tell you how to that. Instead, we offer alternative recipes that are equally celebratory for your holiday. First, an amazing Tortilla Española, from my co-host, Anuradha. And then, a traditional British, Beef Wellington...2024-11-2146 min
Scandal Sheet“The Blair Witch Project” Is Resurrected For Its 25th HalloweenGREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fkIlNq
“Scariest Movie Ever”? Time Magazine thought so in September of 1999. Hmmm…. Cinematic masterpiece? – or, let’s be honest – marketing masterpiece? Was it one of the greatest Tinseltown hoaxes in history? Or, brilliantly made by Alfred Hitchcock’s ghost? And let’s not forget, it was coronated with the holy waters of Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival, where indie filmmakers are born in a manger, under a supernova star, and visited by great Hollywood kings. Anuradha is back, after contracting COVID, for her one year anniversary party with the pod. Together, we rip o...2024-10-301h 04
Scandal SheetFrankenstein: Creature With A Thousand Faces – Complete EpisodeAMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ND5SgN
BOO! In celebration of Spooktober, we dare to dissect the body parts of the most popular horror story of all time – Frankenstein’s monster. We excavate its little known and shady origins, what accounts for its 200+ year longevity, as well as the tragic life of its teenage author, Mary Shelly. We are joined by JOHN HOEKSTRA for a penetrating conversation on this enduring creature. John is usually our music composer but is moonlighting here as both a guest and actor.
Our terrific actors in the cold open are...2024-10-2346 min
Scandal SheetFrankenstein: Creature With A Thousand Faces – Part 1BOO! In celebration of Spooktober, we dare to dissect the most popular horror story of all time – Frankenstein’s monster. We excavate its little known and shady origins, what accounts for its 200+ year longevity, its reinterpretation over many generations, as well as the tragic life of its teenage author, Mary Shelly.
Here in Part 1 we bring you one of our famous audio theater cold opens. Have fun laughing your pants off. Complete episode coming soon. So stay tuned!
Our terrific actors are seasoned podcasters. DYLAN CUELLAR, co-host of the podcast: “Unburied Books”: https://apple.co/3JlbgDE...2024-10-1706 min
Scandal SheetBaseball Legend, PETE ROSE, Passes Away At Age 83Rose's death was reported on September 30. In honor of this amazing, iconic … but also tragically-cursed athlete, we are replaying our episode from 2021 –
“Forgive Pete Rose? Fall Of A Legend” We re-open the case of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players in history. He has several performance records that may never be broken. But to the surprise of all, he was permanently expelled from baseball in 1989 for gambling on the game – an activity millions of Americans do each day. This expulsion makes Rose ineligible for induction into the Hall Of Fame. Add to that the multiple statutory...2024-10-0140 min
Scandal Sheet“Blazing Saddles” Hits The Big 5–0!AMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ZJBxo6
Oh, NO you didn’t! … uhh, yeah, we did. We take on one of the most controversial, social and movie genre satire films ever made in the Hollywood studio system. 1974’s “Blazing Saddles” is known for its many racial slurs and, almost endless, “socially incorrect” and “un-woke” scenes. But 50 years later, many mainstream media sources are – today - hailing this film as a “pioneering masterpiece of social satire”. Masterpiece? Or, just a steady stream of racist/dick jokes/misogyny/farts/etc.? We’ll give you the info to help you decide for yourself. And, h...2024-09-2852 min
Scandal Sheet9-11 Recollections – Part TwoVIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcE9YPfeKKg
Many people forget that the 9-11 attacks also involved the Pentagon, which for decades, was the largest office building in the world and is still a symbol of US military power since World War 2. My guest, Joe Duffus, has been a frequent guest on this podcast. In 2001, we and several others shared an office in the tallest building in Northern Virginia (only a mile and a half from the Pentagon and just over a narrow river to Washington DC, our nation’s capital). Through floor to ceiling pi...2024-09-1345 min
Scandal Sheet9-11 Recollections - Part OneVIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ShaIdj40mCo
On the 23rd anniversary of the US’ greatest foreign attack since Pearl Harbor, we look back. Part 1 focuses on the World Trade Center attacks. Joined by seasoned guests – the New Yorker brothers Jason and Rob (famous for our 7/4 Nathan’s Hot Dog episode) – we dive deep into their experiences on the day itself and – then flash forward - what New Yorkers feel about the event today…over 2 decades later. Anniversary replay from 2023.
Part 2 – coming soon - focuses on the second part of the attack – the Pentagon building, just outside Washingt...2024-09-1257 min
Scandal Sheet“The Wizard of Oz”, 85th Anniversary Celebration – Complete Episode*GREAT! VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ZdVAuO
America’s favorite movie (and other countries too) is celebrating a milestone birthday. So why a scandal? Well, most people don’t know that the production of this cherished family film was fraught with many bizarre difficulties and life-threatening events for certain actors. Just a sample - Margaret Hamilton, the actress that played the Wicked Witch, received 3rd degree burns in her fire scenes that required 6 weeks of hospitalization. The 123 small people playing the “Munchkins” went more than a little crazy in Hollywood/LA with the money they were paid. And (the...2024-09-0551 min
Scandal Sheet“The Wizard of Oz”, 85th Anniversary Celebration - Part OneMy friends and I are following the yellow brick road to podcast fame. So we bring you one of our pod’s famous audio theater/cold opens. This one is about the first day of filming on, what would become – America’s – as well as, and much of the world’s - favorite movie ever. Our repertoire troop of amazingly talented actors have all collaborated to RECREATE day one of the filming of this iconic movie. This show is, of course, rigorously researched and historically accurate. Full episode coming soon. Stay tuned!
You can now find us on Patreon...2024-08-3106 min
Scandal SheetHouse of Dragons – Supreme Court 2023/24 Term ReviewVIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/PVGDOzqPwCM
The most activist Supreme Court in US history continues its relentless conquest against the co-equal Executive and Legislative Branches. While destroying century old legal precedents, certain members also enjoy lavish, million-dollar ethics violations - without accountability or fear of prosecution. We are joined by longtime guest, DAVID GROVER, a 4 time “Super Lawyer” awardee in New York City. In his 3rd, annual Court review with us, David helps us understand some of the top cases of the term and what all this may mean for our democracy.
David’s amazing firm i...2024-08-1558 min
Scandal SheetPanic At The Amusement ParkWho doesn’t love going to an amusement park in the summer with their kids or grandchildren? BUT – are the rides safe and are ‘express lanes’ fair and in the spirit of our democratic nation? But where did these parks come from in the first place? We send our co-host on an all-expense paid trip to one of America’s favorite parks – to investigate first hand. Back in 1955, an entrepreneur named Walt Disney made a crazy investment that everyone on Wall Street advised him not to do. He put almost every dime he had on the line ... and held his breath...2024-08-0929 min
Scandal SheetSHARK ATTACK !!!Shark attacks are on the rise! 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. For the last several years, 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? Or, are they mostly minding their own business and simply following their food sources migration into warming waters. Your hosts drill deep into the real story. Special thanks to guest...2024-07-2026 min
Scandal SheetBREAKING NEWS – 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest UpdatesBig changes from last year in NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST. 16 time Nathan’s champion and world record holder in hot dog eating, Joey Chestnut, has been shut out of this year’s contest. WHHYYYYY? We bring back our guests from last year and 10+ year judges of this event; Rob From The Upper East Side, and Jason From Long Island; to provide insight into these dramatic changes. A scandal in itself?
You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your support for the...2024-07-0424 min
Scandal SheetHot Diggity Dog! Our Independence Day SpecialAn ENCORE from 2023. What could be more American than a juicy, delicious hot dog? … what about 76 of them one after another? We fire up the grill on NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST, held annually every July 4th and broadcast on ESPN. Often called the super bowl of competitive eating, this tournament attracts the leading eaters from around the world. But is it really a sport? And are the participants really athletes? Our esteemed guests are two 10+ year judges of this holiday event, Rob From The Upper East Side, and Jason From Long Island, to help us peel back...2024-07-0451 min
Scandal SheetThe Greatest Filmmaker You Probably Never Heard Of – ROGER CORMANFilmmaker, Roger Corman, died peacefully at the ripe old age of 98, this May. Known as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", or "The King of Schlock", he was a trailblazer in the world of independent film. Among the hundreds of features directed/produced by Corman, many were ultra-low budget films that later attracted a cult following, such as “The Little Shop of Horrors” and “Death Race 2000”. Paradoxically, he simultaneously introduced prestige foreign “art” directors to US audiences like: Bergmann, Fellini, Kurasawa, Truffaut, and others. He gave many house hold name directors their first jobs: Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Jonath...2024-06-2535 min
Scandal SheetBONUS - Spring Suicide Squad 2023Our recent ‘Return of the Suicide Squad’ episode this year was SO popular we decided to share last year’s episode. It seems people can’t get enough of amateur, mountaineer millionaires risking their lives. HILARIOUS cold open.
Each year, thousands of men and women from around the globe flock to the Himalaya and the Karakoram in order to climb the world’s tallest mountains. Despite being aware of a fatality rate as high as 29% (depending on the mountain), amateur climbers are willing to hand over $65K-$150K to “professional” guiding services to hopefully get them to the summit and...2024-06-131h 02
Scandal SheetReturn of the Suicide Squad - The Complete EpisodeWe bring you the exciting conclusion to the ‘cold open’ of Part 1. Which members of the Mets Mob will die on the unforgiving slopes of Mount Everest? Will Rob order extra whipped cream on his caramel Macchiato on the summit? Will Leonardo and Bernice finally hook up?....So much drama to for our passionate fans to immerse themselves in!
Last Spring we did an episode on the scandal of wealthy, amateur climbers that would pay up to $120,000 for professional guides to lead them to top of the highest mountain summits on Earth, like Everest or K-2. This year...2024-05-2231 min
Scandal SheetReturn of the Suicide Squad – Part 1Last Spring we did an episode on the scandal of wealthy, amateur climbers that would pay up to $120,000 for professional guides to lead them to top of the highest mountain summits on Earth, like Everest or K-2. This year, regular guests on this pod, the METS MOB, have decided to forgo their annual, warm Caribbean vacations -- and instead take their Spring Break on the frigid, unforgiving slopes of the highest and most dangerous mountain in the world – MOUNT EVEREST.
What could possibly go wrong…?
Enjoy the unedited audio we were able to hack from thei...2024-05-0906 min
Scandal SheetPeanuts and Cracker JackBall park treats for all our listeners. In our continuing celebration of BASEBALL, we are sharing a selection of amazing comedy cold opens on the game that span 2019-2022. These years are critical in baseball history, as they involve the clever Astros hi tech, sign-stealing scandal; the COVID related shutdowns of the game; and the 2022 MLB Players worker’s strike. These listener favorites feature great performances by the famous ‘Mets Mob’, my co-founding co-host, Kassia, and – of course – our feisty artificial intelligence engine, Bernice. YOU’LL LOVE THESE HILARIOUS CLIPS!
If you haven’t listened to our previous episod...2024-04-1421 min
Scandal Sheet2024 MLB Preview, Feat. “The Mets Mob"Recorded merely hours before opening day! Honoring a long-standing tradition in this pod, the Mid-Atlantic’s scions of professional baseball, THE METS MOB, join us again for an informative and hilarious forecast of the coming MLB season. The Mob keep hosts, Anuradha and Thad on their toes. VIDEO VERSION can be found at: https://bit.ly/4aKIWG1
If you wish to reach Mets Mob member - and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer - David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall, free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.
Founding Mobs leader, Leonardo fr...2024-04-0259 min
Scandal SheetJulia Child – James Bond In An ApronIn honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. In the early 1960’s, Ms. Child, on the main stream media front, almost single-handedly, totally blew up every preconception of the role of women in American society (at least middle class women…) by writing a best-selling cooking book and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. BUT, before she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women’s advocate – she served as a successful spy for the US during WW2.
Do I have your attention now?
...2024-03-1733 min
Scandal SheetSympathy For The Devil? – Our Assassination Special, Part 2In our follow-up to the Part 1 episode, we examine the men that assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Why did they do it? What made them tick? Why does our human society allow this?
Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear fro...2024-02-2842 min
Scandal SheetLove American StyleReplay from 2022. 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 conversation on this topic -- without erupting into angry shouting? That’s what we hope to find out.
Thumbnail photo courtesy Parker-Margolin Productions, Inc., Paramount Television, CBS Television Distribut...2024-02-151h 06
Scandal SheetSympathy For The Devil? – Our Assassination Special, Part 1We mournfully acknowledge the assassinations/birthdays of 3 leaders of international fame, in January and February. They are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Ghandi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. But this episode is not about these great men – IT’S ABOUT THEIR KILLERS. Why did they do it? What made them tick? Why does our human society allow this? Part 1 focuses on John Wilkes Booth, the assassinator of President Abraham Lincoln. We are joined by ALEXANDER NISBET, a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Department of Defense, who also served 2 tours in the second Iraq War as an investigator. University trained in the...2024-02-0137 min
Scandal Sheet“The Exorcist” Turns 50 – A True Story?This best-selling book and record-breaking box office movie re-defined the horror genre. But where did the core story come from? It’s actually based on a supposedly legitimate case of possession attested to in writing by over 50 witnesses. A Catholic Archbishop granted a rare approval of the ritual’s use. As it occurred in the area, “The Washington Post” published a front page, above-the-fold article, on the exorcism back in 1949, weeks after it occurred. Then a student at Georgetown University, future book author/screenwriter/film producer - William Peter Blatty - read the article and was inspired to pen what has...2024-01-1339 min
Scandal SheetStocking StuffersHAPPY HOLIDAYS / JOYOUS HANNUKAH / MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our listeners. Today we give you deep cuts on holiday comedy favorites from Scandal Sheet.
CONTENTS:
“Meet The Myth – An Exclusive Interview With Frosty the Snowman”. This features our founding co-host, Kassia.
“Macy’s Miracle” – Scandal Sheet favorites, the METS MOB, take over Santa’a village at Macy’s flagship store on 34th street in Manhattan.
“North Pole Confidential”. On Christmas Eve, during COVID, Santa Claus must navigate through a labor strike from his elves and sled team leader, Rudolph the Reindeer, revealed as a drunk/addict. Also features, Kassia. WATC...2023-12-2413 min
Scandal SheetTEASER: The Wright Stuff – Whoops!3 days before what became their historic flight on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers attempted - what they believed at that moment - WOULD be their first flight. The only problem was…their plane crashed that day. In true Scandal Sheet fashion, we have dug deep to uncover the details of this boggled start and give listeners a dramatic recreation of this rarely mentioned and embarrassing event to the pioneering aviators.
Please note. Normally we release the teaser first, and then the full episode later. We’ve turned that model upside down. But you will find the full episode, rele...2023-12-2302 min
Scandal SheetThe Wright Stuff – First Flight?We celebrate the 120th anniversary of the first machine-powered, human-controlled flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur and Orville Wright. While today there is a national park at Kill Devil Hills in the Outer Banks in North Carolina, commemorating the event … official acknowledgement was a long time coming. Despite the thumbnail picture you see here and 5 eye witnesses, for at least 5 years the claim of their first flight was disputed or ignored by government officials, the media, and the public. And at least 6 other parties claimed simultaneously that it was THEY that had the REAL first flight. How come? Was 12/17 actually th...2023-12-1833 min
Scandal SheetThe First Thanksgiving - The TRUE Story Can Finally Be ToldEvery elementary school kid in the US and Canada has been the told how 102 English/Dutch illegal immigrants snuck into America in 1620, under the noses of the Native American Border Patrol - with no immigration papers. Once discovered, the illegal aliens – who we today call ‘Pilgrims’ - were forced to cut a deal with the ruling tribe(s). With our EZ Bake Oven time machine, we have sent our amazing co-host Anuradha back 400 hundred years to the first Thanksgiving celebration. She gets both sides of the story. She interviews Plymouth Colony Governor, William Bradford as well as the Chief of the...2023-11-1915 min
Scandal SheetHalloween Treats…And A Few Tricks TooThis year “SCANDAL SHEET” is over-stuffing your podcast trick or treat bag with full size candy bars (not those tiny “fun size” candies that every kid hates). We satisfy your ear-sugar addiction with both new stuff and hugely popular replays from the vault. We feature our popular friends from the METS MOB; David, Rob and Leonardo; and introduce them to our new co-host, Anuradha. We also include our entire repertoire company from over 3 years: co-founder and first co-host Kassia, second co-host, Ellie, as well as the amazing talents of Grace Smith, Jill Grover, Lisa Hauptman, and Scott Perry. A potpourri...2023-10-3042 min
Scandal SheetIs ‘Artificial Intelligence’… uhh, Intelligent?One of the top headlines of 2023 has been the meteoric rise of “artificial intelligence” in the public mind. But ‘AI’ has actually been around for decades -- both in reality and science fiction. Yet today, free tools such as ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Claude - and many others – have brought AI onto our personal laptops, both in our homes and offices. We ask what are these tools really? AND are they truly intelligent in the same way humans are? Our amazing guest is Alex Cuellar, a graduate student in advanced robotics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to help us sort...2023-10-0744 min
Scandal Sheet9-11 Recollections – Part 2Many people forget that the 9-11 attacks also involved the Pentagon, which for decades, was the largest office building in the world and is still a symbol of US military power since World War 2. My guest, Joe Duffus, has been a frequent guest on this podcast. In 2001, we and several others shared an office in the tallest building in Northern Virginia (only a mile and a half from the Pentagon and just over a narrow river to Washington DC, our nation’s capital). Through floor to ceiling picture windows on the 24th floor, we mutually witnessed that morning's attack on...2023-09-1345 min
Scandal Sheet9-11 Recollections – Part 1On the 22nd anniversary of the US’ greatest foreign attack since Pearl Harbor, we look back. Part 1 focuses on the World Trade Center attacks. Joined by seasoned guests – the New Yorker brothers Jason and Rob (famous for our 7/4 Nathan’s Hot Dog episode) – we dive deep into their experiences on the day itself and – then flash forward - what New Yorkers feel about the event today…over 2 decades later.
Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ShaIdj40mCo
Part 2 – coming soon - focuses on the second part of the attack – the Pentagon building, just outside Washington DC. P...2023-09-1157 min
Scandal SheetWhat Up, What Up, What Up With The WEATHER???2023 has been a year of record-breaking heat waves, drought-related wild fires, and floods. And new hurricanes are on the way! We haven’t had time to cover this year’s climatic events directly but we thought it would be a good idea to replay this episode from last summer about HURRICANE SANDY on her 10th Anniversary. The original description -- While pools, beaches, and outdoor BBQs are memorable elements of the warm solstice, 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 membe...2023-08-2841 min
Scandal SheetOppenheimer, The Bomb, and Hiroshima AnniversaryThe new movie about the ‘Father of the Atom Bomb’, “OPPENHEIMER” is a huge critical success and performing far beyond box office expectations. It was released to coincide with some very grim anniversaries, including the 78th anniversary of the destruction of the cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Was dropping these first bombs the only way to end World War II? Why did Oppenheimer and other bomb inventors appear to suddenly switch gears and oppose the development of the much more powerful hydrogen bomb?
Our returning guests are two recent residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico, located very close to where...2023-08-131h 05
Scandal SheetUFOs Will Not Go Away!On July 26, 2023 a Congressional Oversight Committee held a hearing with 3 WHISTLEBLOWERS, all retired military officers, on the existence of UFOs and what the U.S. government is hiding from us. Recently, what had previously been called UFOs has been rebranded as UAPs, “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena”.
We replay our hilarious and informative UFO Episode from last summer. Founding co-host, Kassia, is featured in both the cold open and in the bonus replay.
Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA Sound...2023-08-011h 16
Scandal SheetThe Men In Black Strike Back - AGAIN!(It’s actually men AND women in black, I was just going with the popular movie franchise name for SEO.) The Supreme Court’s relatively new “CONSERVATIVE SUPER MAJORITY” continues its efforts to overturn 60+ years of - what they consider - liberal leaning judicial rulings. Depending on how you self-identify politically, you may be happy or sad with the way things are going.
“Scandel Sheet” merely offers you known facts and asks the obvious questions. You must decide for yourself about these matters after that. In this episode, we invite back DAVID GROVER, our most popular guest host ever (7...2023-07-231h 01
Scandal SheetHot Diggity Dog! Our Independence Day SpecialWhat could be more American than a juicy, delicious hot dog? … what about 76 of them one after another? We fire up the grill on NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST, held annually every July 4th and broadcast on ESPN. Often called the super bowl of competitive eating, this tournament attracts the leading eaters from around the world. But is it really a sport? And are the participants really athletes? Our esteemed guests are two 10+ year judges of this holiday event, Rob From The Upper East Side, and Jason From Long Island, to help us peel back the aluminum foil...2023-07-0151 min
Scandal SheetZombie Apocalypse NOW! – Part 2We welcome our guest Dylan Cuellar, who has two podcasts of his own (links below). In many circles he is acknowledged as a talented, rising young commentator on literature, movies, and media (he is still only in his 20’s!). We were lucky to grab him for a few minutes to share his amazing insights on ‘Zombies’ throughout pop culture and what they represent for us today.
Dylan’s podcasts: Uburied Books: https://apple.co/3JlbgDE / Twitter: @unburiedbooks
The Great Movies Pod: A Retrospective Film Review Show https://apple.co/3zDkQOf
Please reach out to us at...2023-06-2056 min
Scandal SheetZombie Apocalypse NOW! – Part 1 (Full Episode)If you thought the zombie genre had finally faded away, you were mistaken I'm afraid. The recent giant success of the HBO series, “The Last of Us” (40M viewers/episode in US alone) demonstrates the zombie franchise is as strong as ever. Ellie, Thad, and Bernice take giant bites into the intestines of the bizarre global obsession with these undead cannibals and what accounts for their astonishing longevity in popular culture.
Enjoy the creepy and very funny cold open! Fans of the pod will recognize Scandal Sheet co-founder, Kassia, making one of her ‘drop in’ appearances.
CNN Fo...2023-06-0637 min
Scandal SheetTEASER: Zombie Apocalypse NOW!Strap in for a creepy and very funny cold open for our new episode that examines everything Zombie. Fans of the pod will recognize Scandal Sheet co-founder, Kassia, making a cameo appearance. Stay tuned for the full episode next week, with regular co-host Ellie, where we dive deep into all aspects of the genre and the bizarre global obsession with “Zombies”.
2023-05-2803 min
Scandal SheetSpring Suicide Squad - Full EpisodeEach year, thousands of men and women from around the globe flock to the Himalaya and the Karakoram in order to climb the world’s tallest mountains. Despite being aware of a fatality rate as high as 29% (depending on the mountain), amateur climbers are willing to hand over $65K-$150K to “professional” guiding services to hopefully get them to the summit and back in one piece. While storms and avalanches at these elevations cannot be controlled, overcrowding can. Human traffic jams leading to these summits are directly responsible, or complicit, in causing high rates of death and injury. This year...2023-05-121h 02Scandal SheetTEASER: Spring Suicide SquadEach year, thousands of men and women people from around the globe flock to the Himalaya and the Karakoram in order to climb the world’s tallest mountains. Despite being aware of a fatality rate as high as 29% (depending on the mountain), amateur climbers are willing to hand over $65K-$150K to “professional” guiding services to hopefully get them to the summit and back in one piece. While storms and avalanches at these elevations cannot be controlled, overcrowding can. Human traffic jams leading to the summits of these mountains are directly responsible, or complicit, in causing high rates of death...2023-05-0606 min
Scandal Sheet1919 Baseball World Series – Biggest Pro Sports Scam In HistoryContinuing on our baseball theme – here is a replay of an audience fav from 2021 featuring series co-founder, Kassia. One of the greatest sports conspiracies in history! 8 key players of the White Sox, including the legendary ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, deliberately throw the championship in exchange for Mob bribes. Your fearless hosts take you deep behind this ambitious treachery. Was Shoeless Joe really guilty?
Kassia and her partner Dylan have an ongoing pod called “Unburied Books”: https://apple.co/3QnwJ0T Check it out!
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as...2023-04-201h 01
From The Cheap Seats2023 MLB Preview – Ft. “THE METS MOB”NYC’s favorite baseball commentators are back to prognosticate about the new season, help us understand the flurry of new MLB rules, and cause tears of laughter among listeners. Pour yourself a cold beer, grab a hot dog, retract your tray table – and buckle up for fun!
Check out the video version of this episode on the Thad Halcli Media You Tube channel: https://youtu.be/heakv3fDPcc Hilarious!!!
If you wish to reach Mets Mob member (and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer), David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com...2023-04-0649 min
Scandal Sheet2023 MLB Preview – Ft. “THE METS MOB”NYC’s favorite baseball commentators are back to prognosticate about the new season, help us understand the flurry of new MLB rules, and cause tears of laughter among listeners. Pour yourself a cold beer, grab a hot dog, retract your tray table – and buckle up for fun!
Check out the video version of this episode on the Thad Halcli Media You Tube channel: https://youtu.be/heakv3fDPcc Hilarious!!!
If you wish to reach Mets Mob member (and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer), David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall free consu...2023-04-0649 min
Scandal SheetREPLAY: The Mets Mob Save Baseball !!!As a warm-up to Major League Baseball’s OPENING DAY we wanted to re-share his extremely popular 2 part cold open from last year. Remember last year (2022) at this time? The baseball owners had “locked out” the players from all parks and negotiations on a new labor contract had reached a standstill. Our frequent guests, the beloved New York City trio – the METS MOB – were forced to take matters into their own hands by KIDNAPPING the Commissioner of MLB Baseball. As a result, the owners finally caved, a good contract was signed, and a general strike was averted. Thanks MOB! Relive the...2023-03-2808 min
Scandal SheetCookie Madness !!! - Full EpisodeIt’s Girl Scout Cookie Season. And your friends at “Scandal Sheet” are shining their investigative flashlight on America’s most beloved “non-profit” sales event. Our co-host ELLIE, a Girl Scout from Kindergarten to High School senior, rose to the highest rank in the GSA organization. Now a millennial young woman, Ellie looks back at her decade+ experiences and shares a CANDID insider view on the 3 mo/year $800 million dollar cookie industrial complex. Are we a nation of health hypocrites? BTW, WE LOVE AND SUPPORT THE GIRLS! … it’s just some of the adults in the mix whose motives may not be entir...2023-03-1244 min
Scandal SheetTEASER: Cookie Madness !!!You know what I’m talking about. It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season. And your friends at “Scandal Sheet” can’t avoid shining their investigative flashlight on America’s most beloved sales/marketing institution. Here is a quick “taste” of the episode to come as we share our cold open. Stay tuned for the full episode coming soon!
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.
2023-03-0702 min
Scandal Sheet“Casablanca” Turns 80 – The Movie You Thought It Was?A deliciously sappy and romantic movie from 1943? It unexpectedly, became very popular, made boatloads of money, and won multiple Academy Awards. One of the hundreds of undistinguished movies the Hollywood factories churned out each year -- so why do we still remember this one? Clever pro-war propaganda in an isolationist US? Celebration of female prostitution? Civil rights ground-breaker? Ironic, deadpan comedy? All of the above?
Then in 1947, with the Cold War in full swing, everyone involved – including the top stars and studio executives - are suspected of Communist sympathies and are forced to recant. Not a single sc...2023-02-1356 min
Scandal SheetUS Airlines Meltdown In WinterMost of what you heard from the mainstream media on the very recent airline meltdown is total BS! Our co-host, Ellie, a pilot for a major commercial airline, shares the REAL STORY behind what actually happened. First, with the massive winter storm over Christmas week, and second, when the FAA computers shut down all traffic.
Our music is composed, preformed, and produced by John Hoekstra. youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA. On SoundCloud: @user-363005792
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on T...2023-01-2225 min
Scandal SheetBONUS Podcast – “UNBURIED BOOKS”Your favorite founding co-host for both the “From The Cheap Seats” and “Scandal Sheet”podcasts – KASSIA - has started a new podcast called “Unburied Books”. We are sharing one episode with you here. Kassia and her co-host Dylan were featured on an episode about author Kurt Vonnegut on Scandal Sheet we did last year. That turned out to be one of our most popular episodes in 2022.
Kassia and Dylan’s new podcast will cover every book in the NYRB Classics, a series of underrated but exemplary fiction and nonfiction works. NYRB Classics is a division of the New York Review...2023-01-151h 09
Scandal SheetBest of ”Scandal Sheet” 2022Our listeners’ favorite clips from the year that was! Catch up on topics you may have missed and go back and listen to the full episode.
Entire plant-based food episode with food expert, Susan Greeley: https://spoti.fi/3in0pPo
Scandal Sheet’s co-founder, Kassia Oset, is featured and has a new podcast, “Unburied Books”, which she hosts with Dylan Cuellar. Find it on Apple: https://apple.co/3QnwJ0T or wherever you listen to your pods. Great listen for literary fans! Kassia and Dylan were also guests on our Scandal Sheet episode about author, Kurt Von...2023-01-061h 01
Scandal SheetThe 12 Scandals of ChristmasAlready worn down by the baking, decorating, shopping, present-wrapping…and your barely sustained grimace of around-the-clock merriment? Well, your friends from the SCANDAL SHEET podcast are here to help. Listen my children and you will hear of the 12 best scandals of 2022! Believe it or not, a celebrity is not immune from misery. Their troubles are likely far worse than yours (and more $$$). And hearing about their well-earned woes just might restore that hint of a genuine smile to your holiday-weary face. You’ve worked so hard this year and you’re entitled to a little bit of schadenfreude – at the same...2022-12-1852 min
Scandal SheetThe Short Happy Life of Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway, many scholars say, was the greatest American author of the 20th century. Were you forced to read this author in high school? Did you love or hate that assignment? (BTW- I hated him at age 17). But who was this guy actually? He was awarded both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, a very rare two-fer for any author. In both his books and personal life, he often appeared to cultivate a highly publicized, ultra-masculine image. But is that his real story? His classic works often reveal a main character (much like himself) tortured by insecurity, self-loathing, and guilt...2022-12-021h 27
Scandal SheetThanksgiving Quiz ShowJoin several of our regular guests and contributors for this Thanksgiving Day quiz show. It’s both fun AND educational. We cover the Mayflower voyage, the Pilgrims at Plymouth, their indigenous neighbors, the first Thanksgiving harvest celebration (which - spoiler - participants at the time didn’t believe was that big a deal), the Macy’s Day Parade, and the current American holiday menu. Try to guess the questions yourself!
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.
First published November 2020.
2022-11-2216 min
Scandal SheetFood Expert, Susan Greeley. Plant-Based Foods – Part 2Doctors 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?
Your hosts drill deep with food expert, author, and television personality, SUSAN GREELEY. Both informative and entertaining – you’ll fall in love with this guest.
Connect with Susan at susangreeley.com. Buy her book on amazon: https://bit.ly/3EmglJX
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scan...2022-11-1030 min
Scandal SheetThe Salem Witches – The TRUE Untold StoryOur 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 before. Were the witches tripping on a hallucinogenic substance, unbeknownst to themselves? You’ll find out about that fact and many more in this spooky and entertaining call back to 1692 -- which resonates, in surprising ways, to our present day social and political circumstances.
Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube http...2022-10-2751 min
Scandal SheetYour Daddy’s Burger? Plant-Based Foods – Part 1Doctors 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. Featured tasters are Ellie’s husband, Paul and previous guest, Joe Duffus of the Government Accountability Institute.
Stay tuned for part 2 of this series where we interview food expert, author, and television personality, Susan Greeley. Please re...2022-10-1341 min
Scandal SheetBourdain ConfidentialOn 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-esque tragedy? Our guest in this episode, is notable, professional grief/loss consultant, Maureen Desmond, who has a podcast of her own called, “Giving Grief A Voice”. Together, we attempt to unravel and penetrate the details of the...2022-09-301h 06
Scandal SheetCryptocurrency – Truth…or Dare?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, BBB’s charitable, non-profit arm. BBB WGA is the U.S.’s leading charity evaluator. Ezra helped found a philanthropic, online platform called GiveSafely, that leverages the blockchain and welcomes cryptocurrency donations. This super smart...2022-09-1645 min
Scandal SheetYou Say You Want A Revolution? – Hurricanes and Tornadoes: Cherished Summer MemoriesIn 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. Its 10th anniversary is next month. With his unique and legendary wit, Rob shares his personal story, that of the larger city … and that of his Mother.
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Scandal SheetLove At First Bite - Sharks: Cherished Summer MemoriesSince 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 the case 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? Or, are they mostly minding their own business and simply following their food sources migration into warming waters. Your hosts drill deep into the real story. In the meantime, avoid the community pool - ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
Ou...2022-08-1524 min
Scandal SheetRollercoasters and Fast Lanes: Cherished Summer MemoriesLike 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 early theme park called, “Disneyland”. Despite dire projections, it paid off a million times over and so have its many sister parks. Taking Disney’s example, h...2022-07-2930 min
Scandal SheetA ‘Blue Collar Man’ Comeback?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, helps us understand how a modern union works, the benefits today’s non-union workers enjoy as a result of historic union efforts (e.g. 40 hour, 5 day work week) and what role organized labor’s role mig...2022-07-141h 17
Scandal SheetThe Supreme Court Strikes Back!The new super majority goes for it! They flex their judicial muscles and overturn 2 giant precedents in less than a week, both 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, New York “Super Lawyer”, David Grover, of the firm David and Fensterstock to provide legal analysis and help us understand these thorny issues.
If you wish to reach David Grover, for l...2022-06-3051 min
Scandal SheetREPLAY: Lions, Tigers, Supreme Court – Oh My!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, of the firm David and Fensterstock to provide legal analysis.
NOTE: we let other podcasts debate the merits of this case. Politics ain’t our thing. Instead, o...2022-06-251h 10
Scandal SheetGod Bless You, Mr. VonnegutWith 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 globe, experience stories today, in any media. We welcome back our millennial, co-founding co-host, Kassia, and her millennial friend, a sports marketer and film history podcaster, Dylan. Helped by their surprising and youthful insights, we dissect a remarkable 57 year writing career and e...2022-06-161h 41
Scandal SheetTop Gun: UFOs Are BACK! - Full EpisodeOn 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” (15:47 mins).
Founding co-host, Kassia, is featured in both the cold open and in the bonus replay.
Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA S...2022-06-041h 16
Scandal SheetTEASER: Top Gun Update: UFOs Are BACK!On the occasion of a Congressional Hearing last week – the first in 50 years – UFOs are back in national attention. You don’t have to listen to the entire hearing as we have the most important 5 minutes here. Keep your ear out for the full episode soon!
In this cold open we have our dream team preforming for us. Kassia, our founding cost, is featured, as well as co-host Ellie, and our music composer, John Hoekstra. What could be better?
2022-06-0205 min
From The Cheap SeatsTEASER: Top Gun Update: UFOs Are BACK!TEASER: Top Gun Update: UFOs Are BACK! by Thad Halcli Media, LLC2022-06-0205 min
Scandal SheetLions, Tigers, Supreme Court – Oh My!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.
Special appearance by founding co-host, Kassia!
If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.
Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://yout...2022-05-221h 10
Scandal SheetTEASER: Our Supreme Court EpisodeListeners 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.
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Scandal SheetGoing Rogue With Sarah PalinAfter 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 TV show, 2 bestselling books, a multi-year commentary gig on Fox News, and much more. Our 20-something co-host, Ellie, a resident of Alaska herself (and not old enough to vote in 2008) provides on-the-ground and up-to-the minute insight. We are...2022-05-071h 06
Scandal SheetGreat New Podcast – “Have We Met Before”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 - highlighting 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 since 2019 will appreciate this next level effort – with her amazing wit and penetrating insight, intact. Hope you enjoy!
Now, before we get started with her show, we are giving listeners a BONUS! This is...2022-04-2130 min
Scandal SheetTRUE CRIME: Actress Natalie Wood - Death In Dark Water – THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALEDWe re-open this sinister, unresolved, (alleged) murder case, where her husband 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 sister. Over a 35 year career, Natalie Wood was the first true ‘A List’ female actress, with multiple Academy Award/ Golden Globe nominations for numerous milestone films. Simultaneously she was also an international sex symbol. … then, she mysteriously drowns during a pleasure cruise off, the rich person...2022-04-091h 15
Scandal SheetEVERYONE IN THE WORLD IS DEAD !!!No, I’m serious. It’s true. Don’t trust your eyes. It's...all...gone. ALL OF IT.
...my god...
Listen to this podcast for more information.
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Scandal SheetBreakfast With BigfootBrace 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 pumped up by cable TV? Collective mass hysteria or conspiracy theory, like UFO’s or ghosts? Your hosts go deep to discover the real truth. Regardless, this creature/person has become an A-list media celebrity from Alaska...2022-03-2459 min
Scandal SheetBaseball Is BackEllie and Thad welcome back baseball experts, 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 to a game run by billionaires and millionaires?
If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.
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 us on F...2022-03-1344 min
Scandal SheetTHE METS MOB SAVE THE 2022 BASEBALL SEASON !!!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://www.arrivealivepodcast.com/ Thanks to our great friends for not only saving the season – but perhaps the game of baseball itself. (Kudos to our co-host, Ellie for her performance as Rob Manfred).
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Scandal SheetBaseball Lockout: We KIDNAPPED the Baseball Commissioner!!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 conclusion of this riveting hostage drama – COMING SOON TO THIS FEED. Please Subscribe/Follow now on your favorite platform for automatic updates!
If you...2022-03-0447 min
Scandal SheetLove American Style: Sexual HarrassmentOur 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 conversation on this topic -- without erupting into angry shouting? That’s what we hope to find out.
Thumbnail photo courtesy Parker-Margolin Productions, Inc., Paramount Television, CBS Television Distribution.
If you...2022-02-181h 06
Scandal SheetIce Wars: Tanya Harding V Nancy KerriganIn celebration of the 2022 Winter Olympics, we take you back to the most sinister scandal in Winter Olympics history. Two world class figure skaters – both Americans – are expected to be top contenders for medals. Then, only weeks before the Games are to begin, one of them is attacked by a hired hitman with a club. His intention is to seriously injure the athlete so she is unable to skate. Who was behind this treachery and why did they do it? Join us as we drill deep into this bizarre sports rivalry and its unexpected consequences.
Please share with...2022-02-0851 min
Scandal SheetWinter Olympics TeaserWe have a very special episode for you, currently in the works, which will investigate the most sinister scandal in Winter Olympic history. Shhhh…it’s a secret. Or, maybe you can guess. Apologies for running a little behind this week.
In the meantime, please enjoy our Mission Impossible homage to the disastrous state of MLB baseball. Spring Training in 3 weeks? …. Don’t count on it.
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Scandal SheetThe Beatles Break-up: A Long And Winding RoadOn the occasion of the release of a very successful new 8 hour documentary that takes us back 52 years to 1969, we re-open the celebrity gossip file on the breakup of the still-iconic rock band, The Beatles. We ask tough questions: were they over-rated in the 60’s? Should anyone even care about these guys this many decades later? Ellie, Bernice, and I are joined by two special guests. One is a classically trained, professional musician for 35+ years. The other was a teenager in the early 60’s when “Beatlemania” was a huge cultural phenomenon in the US, the UK, and much of the West...2022-01-201h 14
Scandal SheetBest of 2021 – X Gate BeginsFor the many hundreds of listeners that didn’t get a chance to hear it, we are replaying our very first episode from last July! Still among our best. Kassia, Bernice and I re-open the file on the most famous and enduring - but least understood - scandal of the 20th Century: WATERGATE. As we approach the 50th anniversary of the break in into Democratic National Headquarters that eventually brought down the Nixon presidency, join us to learn the secrets you have probably never heard before.
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us...2022-01-061h 06
From The Cheap SeatsForgive Pete Rose? Fall Of A LegendIn honor of the MLB postseason, we re-open the case of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players in history. But he was permanently expelled from baseball in 1989 for gambling on the game – an activity millions of Americans do each day. This expulsion makes Rose ineligible for induction into the Hall Of Fame. Add to that the multiple statutory rape charges and tax evasion. Sympathetic tragic figure? – or scum bag? We dive deep into the REAL truth behind his catastrophic downfall. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twit...2021-10-2040 min
From The Cheap SeatsFREE BRITNEY! The Case of Spears VS SpearsCan a working-class father from Louisiana - himself a veteran of uncontrolled alcoholism and rehab – use the courts to impose a state of near-enslavement on his multi-millionaire daughter for over a decade? We invite one of New York City's leading attorneys and a NY public school teacher to dive deep and take you beyond the sound bites and headlines on this on-going, mind-numbing injustice.
If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet'.
Ever thought of making yo...2021-10-0843 min
From The Cheap SeatsLies and Death, Pandemic Politics – Part 1: The "Spanish Flu"Another offering in our new podcast series, "Scandal Sheet" --
In this first of a multi-part series, we tear back the curtain on plagues in known time. We are joined by Professor Vince Connelly of Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom to discuss this global epidemic – for many centuries, the most deadly until today’s COVID - that both overlapped and influenced World War 1 and its aftermath.
Thumbnail Photo: Raymond Coyne/Courtesy of Lucretia Little History Room, Mill Valley Public Library. Mill Valley, CA.
Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Sca...2021-09-2340 min
From The Cheap Seats2019 Greatest Hits - Post SeasonKassia, Bernice, and Thad are back, recalling the best postseason run by any team, in baseball history. Longtime fans and newbies will not be disappointed with our hilarious, unblinking, and penetrating gaze, under the hood of the ‘Miracle Season’. Enjoy all 34 episodes of the 2019 podcast on this platform or iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite pod player. Please SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK! Produced by Thad Halcli Media, LLC, http://bit.ly/30xLymT. Reach out: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Visit us on twitter at @cheapseatsdc.2020-04-171h 03