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New Heights with Jason & Travis KelceSanders’ Drop, Gorilla Fights and Ben Affleck on Accountant 2, Damon’s Abs and Catching with Brady | EP 13792%ers welcome back to another episode of New Heights brought to you by our friends at Dunkin’!Today, Jason and Travis recap the Chiefs and Eagles draft classes, reveal why they secretly love the Browns’ Shadeur Sanders pick, and explain why “character concerns” are overrated. We’ve also got an incredible conversation with Hollywood icon Ben Affleck. We discuss why The Account hits home for Jason, how building a culture on a movie set is the same as in an NFL locker room, which Boston team is secretly his favorite, his life-changing experience of running routes for...2025-04-301h 39
The Best Idea Yet🥤Frappuccino: The Billion-Dollar Brainfreeze Starbucks Nearly KilledThe cream-topped, dome-lidded Frappuccino is the caffeinated crown jewel of the Starbucks empire. It helped the company break out from regional coffee chain to global lifestyle brand, made cold drinks into 75% of Starbucks’ beverage sales, and created a whole new language of filibuster-length orders (“Can I get a grande vanilla bean frappe, in a venti cup, extra whip on top and a mocha drizzle?”). But the original Frappuccino was actually created at a boutique Boston coffee shop in the early ’90s to survive the summer sales slump. Then a stand-up comic in Santa Monica took a blender and a big idea...2025-04-2941 min
MrBallen’s Medical MysteriesEp. 81 | Unraveling Bolero/Crossing Over“Unraveling Bolero”: When a middle-aged scientist experiences unexpected success as an artist, it seems like little more than a surprising career change. But then, she becomes obsessed with interpreting a repetitive orchestral piece called “Bolero.” As her obsession deepens, her health takes a turn for the worse – and the cause has a surprising connection to her favorite piece of music.“Crossing Over”: A few days after arriving in Boston, an immigrant from Mexico starts coughing up blood and experiencing horrible stomach pain. As doctors scramble to save his life, they have to contend with their patients’ reluctance to share his back...2025-04-2231 min
KAREN: THE RETRIALIntroducing: KAREN: THE RETRIALLAUNCHING APRIL 28TH – In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to the courtroom—where the stakes are higher, the drama is deeper, and the fight for truth is far from over.KAREN: THE RETRIAL isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about power, perception, and who gets to...2025-04-1803 min
Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Introducing ‘Spotlight: Snitch City’Today, we’re sharing the first episode of the brand new podcast Spotlight: Snitch City, produced by The Boston Globe's award-winning Spotlight team – some of the same folks who brought you the Gladiator podcast!Named a “must listen” podcast by The Guardian, Snitch City brings you inside the secret world of police informants through one small city – at the forefront of America’s drug war – New Bedford, Massachusetts. Featuring never-before-told cases, the podcast investigates how officers have exploited the secrecy of the informant system to enrich themselves, break laws, protect drug dealers, and attack perceived enemies… all with impunity.2025-03-2550 min
The Best One Yet🚗 “Why Elon should sell” — The Tesla solution. Boston Celtics’ fine print. Fashion coffee chainsWith Tesla stock tanking and drivers trading them in... we’re proposing the Tesla Solution.Why the Celtics sold for a record amount… even though they rent their arena.Gucci, H&M, & Ralph Lauren all launched coffee chains… but it’s not about $12 lattes.Plus, we wrote a financial rap song about the most important investment for kids… $PPRUY $TSLA $RLWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of MTV 📺 “How...2025-03-2423 min
MorbidBoston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919January 15, 1919 was an unusually warm day in Boston, a welcome change from the typically cold temperatures Bostonians had experienced in the previous days. A little after 12:30 pm, the residents of the city’s North End neighborhood were going about their usual routines when all of the sudden they felt the ground shake, followed by a loud rumbling roar, as though the train had gone off the tracks. Then, without warning, a wave of molasses—reportedly fifty feet high—flooded the neighborhood with more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup, destroying buildings, toppling the nearby elevated train line, and killing twenty-one people...2025-03-241h 03
ScamfluencersPriscila Barbosa: The Rideshare RobinhoodWhen Priscila Barbosa moves to Boston from Brazil in 2018, she sets out to pay off her debts and send money back home by driving for rideshare platforms like Uber and Lyft. Eventually, she decides her cut isn’t enough, and she rallies other undocumented immigrants to create one of the most lucrative illicit rideshare rings in Beantown. But this millennial #girlboss learns that suspicious groupchats and Instagrams flaunting her cozy new lifestyle will hurt her chances of staying one step ahead of Silicon Valley and the feds. Eventually, Priscilla’s free ride delivers her to a final destination: jail.2025-02-2453 min
Men In BlazersBoston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Pod Special: Men in Blazers 02/14/25Head Coach of the Boston Celtics and reigning NBA champ Joe Mazzulla sits down with Rog on a very special pod special. Joe and Rog breakdown how Joe became close friends with the one and only Pep Guardiola and how their friendship has strengthened him as a coach. Then, Joe reveals why playing youth soccer in Rhode Island made him a better basketball player, as well as what footballing tactics he's brought to the NBA. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...2025-02-1431 min
American History TellersThe Irish Famine Relief Mission | Ship of HopeIn the winter of 1846, Irish immigrants in America began to hear troubling news from their home country: a potato famine was ravaging the countryside and driving desperate farmers and families into the cities. Soon more than 1 million people would perish.Learning of the horror and despair, Americans became determined to respond to the crisis. In March 1847, a crucial relief mission departed from Boston, carrying hundreds of barrels of food and aid across the Atlantic Ocean directly to the shores of Ireland. It would eventually become the first global humanitarian mission of its kind, setting a p...2025-01-2939 min
Cult Liter with Spencer HenryKaren ReadIn 2022 the body of Boston Police Office John O’Keefe was found outside the home of Police Officer Brian Albert. The tragic event prompted an investigation that has the community divided as to who could be responsible. Listen in as we dive into this whodunnit. Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryMerch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write...2025-01-1436 min
The Young Man and the ThreeDerrick White and Payton Pritchard on The State of the Boston CelticsWe’re back this week for a great episode with a pair of NBA champions — Derrick White and Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics! First, Tommy and Jason talk with Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans about the MVP race and the state of NBA awards. Derrick and Payton open the episode reminiscing on their time in the Pac-12 at Oregon and Colorado, what their respective NBA draft processes were like, and their first few years in the NBA. Payton shares his incredible, one of a kind, offseason workout routine, his process behind hitting so many half court shot...2025-01-081h 25
American History TellersEncore: Boston Molasses Disaster | A Deadly DelugeOn January 15, 1919 a giant storage tank holding more than two million gallons of molasses collapsed, sending a deadly wave crashing into the streets of Boston’s busy North End. The flood was over in minutes, but it left death and destruction in its wake. Victims and their families demanded justice, initiating a long, and contentious court case that raised questions about a possible anarchist bombing, faulty building plans, and a rush for profit in the World War I economy.Order your copy of the new American History Tellers book, The Hidden History of the White House, for be...2024-12-2541 min
Black History, For RealMy Mic Sounds Nice | Gwen Ifill’s RiseAs a child, Gwen Ifill watches the flickering images of 1960s America dance across her television screen. Journalists and news anchors covering the turbulent era look and sound nothing like Gwen, but she’s determined to leave her mark. From her internship at the Boston Herald American, to debate stages holding powerful politicians to account and town halls creating space for Black America’s pain and rage – Gwen Ifill carves a path all her own to the top of legacy media.Listen to Black History, For Real on the Wondery App or wherever you get yo...2024-10-2142 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Josh Rivera on Becoming Aaron Hernandez in FX’s American Sports StoryPatty Wen is joined by actor Josh Rivera, the star of the new FX series American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, adapted from the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from Wondery and The Boston Globe. They talk about his preparation to play football star Aaron Hernandez, what it was like on set, and how he found humanity in such a complicated figure.FX’s American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez premieres on Tuesday, September 17 on FX, next day on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...2024-09-1728 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Listen Now: The Offensive Line with Annie AgarJoin NFL Insider and social media breakout star, Annie Agar, as she tackles the world of fantasy football, odds, props and parlays in “The Offensive Line.” Each week, Annie will break down the NFL’s juiciest and trendiest matchups and drama in her signature quick hitting style, while roasting players and teams (sorry in advance Cowboys fans), dishing out some ice-cold takes, teasing you with a weekly teaser 😉 and slamming the most “offensive” lines, odds and spreads. She’ll be joined by current and former players, and celebrity superfans for a fiery and fun slant on all things football, fantasy and Ann...2024-09-0709 min
Killer PsycheKaren ReadRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with legal analyst Josh Ritter to discuss the polarizing trial of Karen Read, who stands accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, in January 2022. The case made its way into national headlines when both sides put forward two completely different theories of what happened to John. Prosecutors believe Karen killed him in a fit of rage – but the defense insists that she is the victim of a large-scale police cover-up. Candice and Josh discuss how the theories played out in court, why a mistrial was declared and...2024-08-1336 min
How I Built This with Guy RazAdvice Line with Jim Koch of Boston Beer CompanyBoston Beer Company founder Jim Koch joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about finding product-market fit.Today, we meet Kim, whose tropical-inspired apparel company in Florida is venturing into the rum market. Then Llance from Washington, who is taking his tea-bag-soup-broth business national. And Ami, who wants potential customers to know that her Ontario-based electrical contracting company has some of the best service out there.If you’d like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute me...2024-08-0850 minMorbidThe Hartford Circus FireOn July 6, 1944, an estimated 7,000 people, mostly women and children, gathered at the Barbour Street fairgrounds in Hartford, Connecticut to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baily Circus. Inside the big top tent, the lion show had just ended, and the Flying Wallendas were getting ready to begin their performance when the tent caught fire, sending the large audience into a panic as the spectators and performers rushed to get to safety. The tent, which had been coated in paraffin wax, was quickly engulfed in flames and by the time the fire was put out, 139 people were dead and hundreds...2024-08-011h 13
KAREN: THE RETRIALIntroducing: KARENA stormy evening in January 2022 begins as an innocent night out for drinks with friends for a local couple in Canton, Massachusetts. But by daybreak, Boston police officer John O’Keefe turns up under six feet of snow and his girlfriend, Karen Read, is immediately suspected of striking him with her SUV - leaving him for dead. As the investigation into John’s curious death unfurls, rumors of a police cover-up captivate the town of Canton and beyond. Is Karen Read being framed? This question soon begs answers from onlookers far and wide as Karen’s ten week tr...2024-07-1105 min
Road Trippin’320: THE BOSTON CELTICS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS! | FULL LIVE REACTIONJayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions. What a season it was. Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, Kendrick Perkins, Devin Harris and Allie Clifton are here to break down how the Celtics took out Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in their live reaction from after Game 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-06-1944 min
Over the Top with Beadle and Rosenberg“Aaron Rodgers is Crossing into Full Blown Tool Territory” with WWE’s Corey GravesPeter Rosenberg and special guest co-host WWE’s Corey Graves take down Boston’s beatdown of Dallas in the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley’s TV exit plan, Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark, the Stanley Cup Finals, Rory McElroy’s US Open implosion, the return of Seth “Freakin’” Rollins to WWE and Tank’s latest KO. Plus, Klay Thompson’s social media strategy, Corey Graves’ confidence level in the Yankees, Hulkster for President, Aaron Rodgers’ retreat from Jets’ OTA’s, and Bill Belichick living his best life. Which story’s running wild, BROTHER, and which ones go over the top?!Listen to...2024-06-1943 min
Six Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoBoston Reigns Supreme, Luka and Kyrie Crumble & Kristaps Comes AliveShea and Jason hand out trophies to the Boston Celtics and their record 18th NBA Championship win. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had their dazzling playoff run end abruptly, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally get their rings. Plus, the guys give some special shout outs to our basketball forefathers, Kristaps Porzingis’ peculiar leg injury, and the sensational rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. A champion has been crowned. Let’s hand out some trophies.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to a...2024-06-1949 minSix Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestBoston Reigns Supreme, Luka and Kyrie Crumble & Kristaps Comes AliveShea and Jason hand out trophies to the Boston Celtics and their record 18th NBA Championship win. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had their dazzling playoff run end abruptly, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally get their rings. Plus, the guys give some special shout outs to our basketball forefathers, Kristaps Porzingis’ peculiar leg injury, and the sensational rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. A champion has been crowned. Let’s hand out some trophies.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to a...2024-06-1949 minSix Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestCeltics Apply the Pressure, Jason Kidd’s Mind Games & Who Will Coach the Lakers?Shea and Jason award trophies to the Boston Celtics absolutely shredding the Mavericks defense in games 1 and 2, Jason Kidd’s bold claim that Jaylen Brown is the best Celtic, and Boston coach Joey Mazz for being an “elite weirdo.” Later, the guys get into the incredible Adrian Wojnarowski-Dan Hurley media smokescreen and ask who should be coaching the Lakers? Plus, little trophies to Steph playing pickup, the New York Liberty’s current run, and Adam “Precious Metal” Silver getting people paid.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Yo...2024-06-1252 minSix Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoCeltics Apply the Pressure, Jason Kidd’s Mind Games & Who Will Coach the Lakers?Shea and Jason award trophies to the Boston Celtics absolutely shredding the Mavericks defense in games 1 and 2, Jason Kidd’s bold claim that Jaylen Brown is the best Celtic, and Boston coach Joey Mazz for being an “elite weirdo.” Later, the guys get into the incredible Adrian Wojnarowski-Dan Hurley media smokescreen and ask who should be coaching the Lakers? Plus, little trophies to Steph playing pickup, the New York Liberty’s current run, and Adam “Precious Metal” Silver getting people paid.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Yo...2024-06-1252 minOver the Top with Beadle and Rosenberg“The Lakers Look Like Absolute Schmucks”Michelle Beadle and Peter Rosenberg take down Boston’s beatdown of the Mavs, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s raincheck, Scottie Scheffler’s trifecta, NBA Expansion, Silva-Sonnen’s renewed rivalry, the Lando Norris safety snafu, and the Lakers’ Hurley humiliation. Plus, Clipped kicks ass, Carlos Alcaraz arrives, Shopping Cart Mom blows up Tiktok, the Caitlin Clark snub of the centch, and Ricochet flies the coop. Which story can’t be beat on grass, clay, and hard court, and which stories go over the top?!Listen to Over The Top on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcast...2024-06-1138 min
Diss and TellListen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-06-0402 minOver the Top with Beadle and RosenbergCaitlin Clark Haters, Kyrie v. Boston, Connor McDavid & a Buddy Cop Movie Mt. Rushmore Go Over the TopMichelle Beadle and Peter Rosenberg take down the Stanley Cup Finals, Justin Jefferson’s payday, Mike Tyson’s ulcer, Aaron Judge’s historic month, Eminem’s latest hit, Gable Steveson’s NFL longshot, the Mavs-Celtics marquee matchup, “Pups in the Park,” and Bad Boys 4. Plus, the end of the road for Deontay Wilder and Dustin Poirier, the Caitlin Clark backlash escalates, and Pat Sajak’s final spin of the Wheel. Which story was upgraded to a flagrant 1, and which stories go over the top?!Listen to Over The Top on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. L...2024-06-0442 minThe Young Man and the ThreeA Boston Celtics NBA Finals Preview With Ryen RussilloOn this week’s episode of The Old Man and the Three we welcome The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo to preview the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) side of the NBA Finals ahead of their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving). They also discuss why it’s so difficult for teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves (Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns) to make history and win a series after being down 3-0, the importance of finding the right role players on your team in today’s NBA, the role the media plays in player narratives, and much more. Th...2024-05-311h 22Six Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoMinnesota Stops the Bleeding, Boston’s Back in the Finals & RIP Bill WaltonShea and Jason salute Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards for eking out a Game 4 win against Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs, Boston’s return to the finals, and NBA legend (and Grateful Dead superfan) Bill Walton, who passed away on Memorial Day. Plus, the guys get into the Pacers’ streak of late-game meltdowns, Luka absolutely roasting Rudy Gobert on the perimeter, and all the big storylines heading into the finals. And SPOILER ALERT: Shea and Jason review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your...2024-05-291h 12Six Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestMinnesota Stops the Bleeding, Boston’s Back in the Finals & RIP Bill WaltonShea and Jason salute Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards for eking out a Game 4 win against Luka, Kyrie and the Mavs, Boston’s return to the finals, and NBA legend (and Grateful Dead superfan) Bill Walton, who passed away on Memorial Day. Plus, the guys get into the Pacers’ streak of late-game meltdowns, Luka absolutely roasting Rudy Gobert on the perimeter, and all the big storylines heading into the finals. And SPOILER ALERT: Shea and Jason review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your...2024-05-291h 12
The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire SlayerListen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-05-2802 min
Queen of HeartsListen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-05-2702 min
I Love My Kid, But...Listen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-05-2402 minBlack History, For RealListen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-05-2402 min
AcademyListen Now: Lemme Say ThisWhat’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time? Who is Hollywood’s most divorced man? And which society is torturing the poets? Wanna know the answers, but have no time to scour the internet all day? Well, Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris have your back. These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene. Now, these certified haters and internet carnivores are ready to cut your faves straight to the white meat.On W...2024-05-2402 minSix Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestBoston Hangs On, The Wolves Take Out The Champs & No More “Stupid-Ass” QuestionsShea and Jason break down Jayson Tatum and Celtics’ OT win over the Pacers in Game 1, congratulate Minnesota and Dallas for breaking through to the Western Conference Finals, and say goodbye to Jason’s beloved Knicks. Later, Batman villain Bane joins the show to scold Draymond Green for talking trash and bouncing. Plus, the guys dive into Mike Malone’s message to reporters after the Nuggets’ Game 7 loss, and encourage Caitlin Clark to take Dori’s advice and “just keep swimming.”Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You...2024-05-221h 03Six Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoBoston Hangs On, The Wolves Take Out The Champs & No More “Stupid-Ass” QuestionsShea and Jason break down Jayson Tatum and Celtics’ OT win over the Pacers in Game 1, congratulate Minnesota and Dallas for breaking through to the Western Conference Finals, and say goodbye to Jason’s beloved Knicks. Later, Batman villain Bane joins the show to scold Draymond Green for talking trash and bouncing. Plus, the guys dive into Mike Malone’s message to reporters after the Nuggets’ Game 7 loss, and encourage Caitlin Clark to take Dori’s advice and “just keep swimming.”Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You...2024-05-221h 03Morbid“Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 2)Considered among the first (and certainly the most prolific) American female serial killers and so-called angels of mercy, Jane Toppan’s killing spree went unnoticed for more than fifteen years, as she transitioned from one hospital to another, leaving an unprecedented trail of carnage in her wake. Jane was finally arrested in 1901, after killing the entire family of a man for whom she’d been hired to provide care. The arrest and trial were a sensation, as murder and cruelty were a direct contradiction of the norms and standards long relied upon to define American womanhood. ...2024-05-0659 minMorbid“Jolly Jane” Toppan: Angel of Mercy (Part 1)When Jane Toppan began training to be a nurse at Cambridge Hospital in 1885, she was bright, eager, and well-liked by her peers and seemed to form easy bonds with the oldest and most vulnerable patients. What no one knew at the time was, once Jane managed to get time alone with her patients, she began conducting medical experiments by injecting them with various drugs and even going so far as to get into bed with them to hold them close to her as they died from the overdoses she’d administered.Thank you to th...2024-05-021h 32
Business Wars DailyA Robotic Retirement, and a RebirthToday is Thursday, April 25, and we're looking at Boston Dynamics vs. 1X. Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/business-wars-daily/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-04-2504 minOver the Top with Beadle and RosenbergJason Kelce, Caitlin Clark, Sting & Verstappen Go Over the TopBeadle and Rosenberg battle it out over Jason Kelce’s tearful goodbye, the record setting weekends for LeBron, Caitlin Clark and the Boston Celtics, Russell Wilson’s out of a job, The Phillies kibosh dollar dog night, Trinity Rodman’s a chip off the old block, Sting’s last match is a bloody good time, Shaq & AI’s dream Big 3, Verstappen’s next move, and a look ahead to the Oscars. Which story is America’s favorite snack and which ones go over the top?!Listen to Over The Top on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podca...2024-03-0539 minSix Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestA Brawl In NOLA, Nuggets Flex On The Warriors & The MVP Race Heats UpShea and Jason hand out hardware to the Boston Celtics’ formidable title campaign, the Denver Nuggets notching seven straight wins against a surging Warriors team, and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s big-boy 26-point, 5-rebound, 3-steal showcase in Sacto. Plus, the guys dissect the Heat-Pelicans on-court melee, remind players it’s never a good idea to leave the bench during a fight, and start putting together their MVP shortlists.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wo...2024-02-2852 minSix Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoA Brawl In NOLA, Nuggets Flex On The Warriors & The MVP Race Heats UpShea and Jason hand out hardware to the Boston Celtics’ formidable title campaign, the Denver Nuggets notching seven straight wins against a surging Warriors team, and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s big-boy 26-point, 5-rebound, 3-steal showcase in Sacto. Plus, the guys dissect the Heat-Pelicans on-court melee, remind players it’s never a good idea to leave the bench during a fight, and start putting together their MVP shortlists.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wo...2024-02-2852 minMorbidAnna George and the Murder of George Saxton On the evening of October 6, 1898, forty-eight-year-old George Saxton, brother of First Lady Ida McKinley, was riding his bike to the home of his lady friend Eva Althouse when an assailant dressed in black emerged from the shadows and fired two shots. Wounded, George crawled towards Eva’s house and had just reached the front steps when the shooter approached and fired two more shots, killing him almost instantly.Within hours of Saxton’s death, his former mistress, Anna George, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. For more than a decade, Saxton and George had been carrying on a...2024-02-221h 22
Sports Explains the WorldThe Big Dipper: Wilt Chamberlain | Part llWilt Chamberlain goes from sideshow to superstar early in his career. But as his profile rises, so do the challenges of being a famous black athlete in the midst of the Civil Rights Era. Wilt's formative years in the NBA are spent repeatedly losing to Red Auerbach's Boston Celtics; one of the most successful dynasties in league history. In part two of the Big Dipper, Wilt's outlook and political ideologies are at odds with his rival team's biggest star, Bill Russell, making him a target for critics and naysayers.Listen to Sports Explains the...2024-02-2125 min
The Generation Why PodcastJohn O'KeefeJanuary 29th, 2022. Canton, Massachusetts. Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in a fellow officer’s front yard after his girlfriend Karen Read dropped him off in the early morning hours. Karen Read is accused of hitting John with her vehicle and leaving him to die during a snowstorm, but her attorneys have alleged that others were involved in John’s death.Get bonus content from Generation Why at: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https...2024-02-1949 minSix Trophies with Jason Concepcion and Shea SerranoThe N.B.A-cademy Awards!In this Six Trophies All-Star Oscar special, Shea & Jason hand out little golden men for mid-season achievements in Acting, Directing, Costume Design, Visual Effects and more. Will two-time MVP Nikola Jokic take home the coveted Best Actor trophy – or is an upset brewing? Do the top-seed Boston Celtics have what it takes to win Best Picture? What about the battle for Best Original Song? Will any of this make sense? Tune in to find out.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all epis...2024-02-1451 minSix Trophies - Delegated Delivery TestThe N.B.A-cademy Awards!In this Six Trophies All-Star Oscar special, Shea & Jason hand out little golden men for mid-season achievements in Acting, Directing, Costume Design, Visual Effects and more. Will two-time MVP Nikola Jokic take home the coveted Best Actor trophy – or is an upset brewing? Do the top-seed Boston Celtics have what it takes to win Best Picture? What about the battle for Best Original Song? Will any of this make sense? Tune in to find out.Listen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all epis...2024-02-1451 minHow I Built This with Guy RazBrewing creativity with Jim Koch of Boston Beer CompanyWhen Jim Koch created Samuel Adams Boston Lager in 1984, American craft beer was still in its infancy. But forty years and thousands of new craft breweries later, both the competition and Jim’s drive to innovate are fiercer than ever...This week on How I Built This Lab, Jim reveals how thinking beyond paradigms and exploring aberrations has kept Boston Beer Company a leader in the alcoholic beverage industry. From hard teas to nitrogenated ales to non-alcoholic IPAs, Jim also shares the stories behind his company’s biggest hits — and biggest flops.Also, check out Boston...2024-01-2537 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Introducing Murder in Boston Podcast1989 Boston. The crack epidemic is raging, the murder rate soaring, and white flight has taken hold. Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol, are carjacked, drawn deep into a dangerous “inner city” neighborhood, and allegedly shot by a Black man. All of Boston – and the nation – is gripped by the hunt for the suspect. What follows will reveal truths about the city… and ourselves. A team of Pulitzer-winning investigative reporters unveil explosive new findings and change the narrative of a story long cemented in the city’s lore. Presented by The Boston Globe and HBO Documentary Films.See Privacy...2023-12-0803 min
Road Trippin’289: Who Won the James Harden Trade? | Porzingis Propelling BostonJames Harden is officially a member of the Los Angeles Clippers! Did the 76ers get enough back for him? Richard, Channing and Allie dive in on this edition of Road Trippin'. Find out why Richard thinks this trade is "addition by subtraction" for Philly, and what obstacles the Clippers will have juggling many strong personalities on their roster. The crew also dives in on the Boston Celtics and their hot start, and how Kristaps Porzingis is adding another element to their game. Finally, Rich and Channing discuss the Spurs, and how Gregg Popovich is adjusting to his new, young team...2023-11-0135 minSports Explains the WorldThe Perfect GameCurt Schilling did something many Boston fans thought was impossible. He led the Red Sox to their first World Series title since 1918, finally destroying the dreaded Curse of the Bambino. And he did it with an ankle so injured, it visibly bled through his socks on live television. This larger than life accomplishment made many people believe he could do anything, including Curt Schilling himself, who after his retirement turned his attention to the other love of his life—video games. Reporter Bijan Stephen delves into Schilling’s wild and epic second act as the founder of a controversial vide...2023-10-1142 min
American History TellersSalem Witch Trials | Specter of InjusticeIn May 1692, William Phips, the new royal governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, sailed into Boston Harbor and was immediately faced with an unprecedented crisis. The colony was in the throes of a full-blown witchcraft panic. Dozens of accused witches had been jailed, new accusations continued to surface, and the colony was without a legal system to handle the cases.Phips quickly established an emergency court, and in June, the Salem witch trials began. As the first suspects took the stand, controversial evidence about apparitions and visions soon played a key role in sending innocent men and...2023-10-0437 min
Life is Short with Justin LongLife Is Short(er): Mowing Frogs, Getting Older, and RIP Jimmy Buffett 🃏The guys talk about the awkward encounters Justin had at Tanglewood, and the unfortunate events that occurred while he was mowing his lawn. Christian talks about how he feels nostalgic around his birthday and he recounts memories of playing Black Jack with millionaires in Vegas (Happy birthday Chrit!). A listener named Wyatt writes in and sparks a debate about whether Uncle Sam is a real person…(Shorties?) Finally, Steven writes in to explain why the Boston Red Sox are wearing yellow this year, to honor the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.Listen to Life is Sh...2023-09-0853 minThe Young Man and the ThreeGrant Williams (Featuring Shea Serrano)Our guest this week is former Boston Celtics player and current Dallas Mavericks player, Grant Williams. Plus, THE DRAFT IS BACK with New York Times best selling author, Shea Serrano. This is an awesome ep so let's get to it. Topics include: A debrief of Michael Rubin's "white party," Grant's decision to join Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and The Dallas Mavericks, how he handled line-up changes with The Boston Celtics, playing with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the difference coaching styles of Ime Udoka, Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla, why Boston seems to always have The Philadelphia 76ers number...2023-07-211h 39MorbidElroy Kent & The Murder of Delia CongdonOn the morning of July 24, 1908, Delia Congdon, a deaf and non-verbal woman living alone in East Wallingford, Vermont, was found dead in her pantry—presumed to have been murdered while she prepared breakfast. At first, investigators suspected a local criminal known for his violent behavior; however, within a day, an unusual clue discovered in Congdon’s barn pointed them towards Elroy Kent, a notorious local thief and recent escapee from a nearby psychiatric hospital whose petty criminal antics had plagued police for decades. With a caveat of mental illness at stake, Kent's trial and execution came under heavy scrutiny. ...2023-06-191h 22MorbidThe Pamela Smart Case (Part2)A little after 10:00 pm on the evening of May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart returned home from work to find her husband, twenty-four-year-old Gregg Smart, lying dead just beyond the front door of their condominium, a single bullet hole in his head. Detectives from the small town of Derry, NH arrived to find what appeared to be the scene of a robbery; though, very little looked to have been stolen and to investigators the scene felt staged. Two days later, Derry Police Captain Loring Jackson announced that Gregg Smart’s death wasn’t a random attacked, he’d been murdered by someone who kn...2023-06-011h 39MorbidThe Pamela Smart Case (Part 1)Mention the Pamela Smart case to someone in New Hampshire, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. The case captivated the nation in the early 90's and at the center of it all, of course, was Pamela. A New Hampshire native, she had big dreams of becoming somebody and making a name for herself. She moved away from her small town and almost did, but in the name of love she moved back home and settled into her career as a School Administrator. It was via that position that she would meet young sophomore in High School, Billy...2023-05-291h 40Road Trippin’254: Celtics Are Cooked | Nuggets Sweep LakersOn this edition of Road Trippin', the crew begins by looking at the Celtics/Heat series, and how Channing believes the Boston lineup has quit before they are even out of it. Looking deeper, Channing also describes how it is a top-down disaster, as first year head coach Joe Mazzulla hasn't done the little things to help put Boston in a position to win. On the other side, Rich praises the Miami Heat, and describes how he believes that they were much more than their seed says they were.
Also, the crew discusses the impact of head coaches on teams...2023-05-2326 minMorbidH.H. Holmes Part 5In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history. Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.ReferencesBoston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7.—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.—. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily G...2023-05-221h 31
American History TellersBoston Molasses Disaster | The Legend and the LegacyThe 1919 Molasses Flood was a terrifying and telling moment in the history of Boston’s North End. It was also a snapshot of a developing city in the wake of the first World War. Jake Sconyers explored the events for HUB History, a podcast that revisits stories from Boston’s past. Today, he joins Lindsay to discuss the working class Italian immigrant neighborhood where the disaster happened, how the disaster impacted the community, and the mythology of the Great Molasses Flood today. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free list...2023-05-0337 minAmerican History TellersBoston Molasses Disaster | A Deadly DelugeOn January 15, 1919 a giant storage tank holding more than two million gallons of molasses collapsed, sending a deadly wave crashing into the streets of Boston’s busy North End. The flood was over in minutes, but it left death and destruction in its wake. Victims and their families demanded justice, initiating a long, and contentious court case that raised questions about a possible anarchist bombing, faulty building plans, and a rush for profit in the World War I economy. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in th...2023-04-2641 min
Alone At LunchAlone Having Scoliosis with Janelle DraperThis week we are joined by Janelle Draper. Janelle Draper is a comedian, actress, and writer. Recently she was named runner-up of the Boston Comedy Festival, Winner of the 2021 Burbank Comedy Festival, and was picked to showcase in the “Kenan Thompson Presents” series. She performs all over the country and opens for a plethora of national headliners including Jay Leno, Jeffrey Ross, Mark Normand, Jessica Kirson, and many more. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss growing up in the suburbs of Boston, living in New York City, moving to Los Angeles, creating comic...2023-04-101h 04
The LeadThe Keys To The Boston Bruins’ Unexpected GreatnessThe Boston Bruins have been making history this season. After becoming the fastest team in NHL history to rack up 50 wins, they might soon break the record for total points in a season. But what makes their success so incredible is the fact that almost no one saw it coming -- in fact, many people predicted they would miss the playoffs. Today, we break down the keys to Boston's unexpected greatness.Guest: Fluto Shinzawa, The AthleticRead Fluto's full breakdown of the B's success here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...2023-03-3129 minThe Young Man and the ThreeAl HorfordWe're so psyched to bring you this episode of The Old Man and The Three with NBA veteran and Boston Celtic, Al Horford. It was such a treat talking to Al about his storied career. Topics include: JJ and Al discuss the time they almost played together on The Philadelphia 76ers, Al on playing with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, various ways he's seen The NBA change over the years, various ways he's changed his game personally and how he went from a midrange master to a great 3-point shooter, playing and losing to LeBron James and The Cleveland...2023-03-301h 08MorbidThe Horrific Murder of Marina Calabro with Jonathan Van NessHoly shit guys, we had a CELEB in the house today! Well not like in the house, but on the zoom. THE ONE, THE ONLY..... JVN *sound the alarm* We talk all things Bravo, True Crime and Olympics related. We also tell JVN a gnarly story out of Quincy MA since he's from Quincy IL. It was a grand time, so please enjoy!Go check out Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness anywhere you listen to podcasts and on Netflix!Thank you so much to David White for research...2023-03-2059 minMorbidCandy MosslerCandy Mossler was a wild woman. She'd always dreamed of a bold and glamorous life outside of the small town she came from. Little did she know she would spend a good portion of her adult life and afterlife in that spotlight- just for all the wrong reasons. After Candy discovered her husband murdered in their vacation home she and her nephew Melvin would find themselves on trial for his murder, and worse, their relationship as nephew and aunt would be revealed as much much more. REFERENCES:Associated Press. 1957. "New life open for...2023-02-221h 36The Young Man and the ThreeDerrick White and Mina KimesThe Old Man and The Three is back with two amazing interviews. First up we have Boston Celtics guard, Derrick White. If you haven't heard Derrick's story then be prepared to start cheering for this guy because he has one of the most unique NBA journeys we've ever heard. First he talks about being a 5'6" freshman in high school — unrecruited and undersized to first round draft pick in The NBA Draft. He talks about his college journey and paying off student loans WHILE playing in The NBA. Other topics include: Being drafted by The San Antonio Spurs and wh...2022-12-081h 30MorbidFred & Dolly OesterreichAsh brings us the story of Dolly Oesterreich and the murder of her husband Fred. When Fred was murdered late one summer night in the couple's home the police wondered if this was a burglary gone wrong. But they would soon learn they had always been closer to catching the killer than they realized. This is a tale of scorned lovers, deception, and lies but ultimately justice prevails.Thank you to David White for research assistance.ReferencesAssociated Press. 1930. "Sanhuber's Latest Story Under Fire." Evening Star, June 26: C3...2022-11-211h 07MorbidThe Butcher of Kingsbury Run Part 2Our second part of The Cleveland Torso Murders is here and though it is the conclusion, we aren't left with comfort. The Butcher takes several more lives but try as the investigators might, they simply were never able to find out his true identity. Have no fear though, DT Alaina gives us THE SUSPECT OF THE CENTURY!Thank you to the mystical and beautiful David White for research assistance!Associated Press. 1938. "Find Cleveland Torso Murders Clew a Dud." Chicago Tribune, August 29: 20.Badal, James J. 2014. In the Wake o...2022-11-161h 08
The Young Man and the ThreeRJ BarrettBing Bong! We’ve got an exciting episode this week featuring one of our most requested guests ever, New York Knicks star RJ Barrett. But first, we open with a few takeaways from this week’s NBA playoff games including Joel Embiid’s game winner and The Boston Celtics’ smothering defense on Kevin Durant. Then we’re joined by RJ and get his personal perspective on that Boston defense and how defenses change in general during the NBA playoffs. We also dig into his childhood in Europe, obligatory Duke talk and Coach K stories, the emotions of his draft night experience...2022-04-2255 minThe Young Man and the ThreeMarcus Smart (Live Show from the Crystal Ballroom in Boston)Let's face it... The OM3 live shows are fire. They're a perfect combination of great guests, great atmosphere, and a whole lot of fun. But the unfortunate aspect of having a live show in a specific city, is that only a select few get to experience it first hand. But thankfully, the boys always remember to hit the record button for these special occasions, and we're happy to share the latest OM3 event that took place this past Wednesday, live from the Crystal Ballroom in Boston. Marcus Smart of the hometown Celtics joins the crew for an amazing night of...2022-02-1457 min
Business MoversHostile Takeover: The Sumner Redstone Story | The Family BusinessBoston-born media executive Sumner Redstone turns a small family business into a media juggernaut, acquiring companies like Viacom, Paramount and CBS along the way, sometimes by force. But Sumner’s rise to mogul status leaves important relationships, business and familial, in shambles.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Hostile Takeover: The Sumner Redstone Story? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/inIc9lKeyLb now. See P...2022-01-2738 minThe LeadChaos Arrives Early — And Often — For The Boston CelticsThe last time the Boston Celtics took the floor, on Saturday night, they watched Luka Doncic hit a game-winning dagger to drop their record to 4-6 — the latest setback in a season that has already seen a lot of turbulence. Today, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss breaks down all the turmoil that Boston has faced (including the semi-public dispute between Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum), and whether the team can turn things around from here. Follow Jared Weiss’s coverage of the Celtics: https://theathletic.com/author/jared-weiss/?source=theleadpodcast See Privacy Policy at http...2021-11-1017 min
Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Wondery Presents - Dr. Death: Miracle ManPaolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the stor...2021-08-1605 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Wondery Presents: The Apology LineIf you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wonde...2021-01-1906 minThe Young Man and the ThreeMichael Lewis (featuring Duncan Robinson)It's a power packed episode of "The Old Man and the Three" as JJ and Tommy welcome in award winning author and financial journalist Michael Lewis (Money Ball, The Blind Side, The Big Short). The discussion ranges from the pandemic and the challenges our society faces, to NBA analytics and the two kinds of nerds. But before (and after) that interview, Miami Heat sharp shooter and Old Man 3 NBA Correspondent Duncan Robinson joins the show to break down his team's series with the Celtics, the art of drawing a foul, whether or not he's caught the tattoo bug, and much mo...2020-09-211h 20Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Wondery Presents: Bunga BungaSilvio Berlusconi was a charismatic multi-millionaire real-estate mogul who upended the Italian political order and hypnotized an entire nation. He was the longest-serving prime minister of one of the world’s wealthiest countries, until he was brought down by three powerful women - and two words: “Bunga Bunga.” From Wondery, the makers of Dirty John and The Shrink Next Door, and hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, “Bunga Bunga” is an eight part series on the incredible true story of the rise and fall of Silvio Berlusconi, told with Whitney’s signature wit and style.Listen to Podcast: wondery.fm/G...2020-09-0800 min
American ScandalBoston College Gambling Scheme | Against the OddsCriminals in Pittsburgh have a plan. It involves gambling and manipulating the scores of college basketball games. But to pull it off, they'll first need some help from the basketball players themselves.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Boston College Gambling Scheme? Episodes 2-4 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit wondery.app.link/rUic7i1hMNb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...2020-06-0939 min
The LeadWondery Presents: Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.What happened to Aaron Hernandez? Listen to the award-winning investigative series about the life and death of the NFL star. Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team, best known for its investigation of the sexual abuse scandal inside the Catholic Church, takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez’s life and terrible crimes.From Wondery, the podcast team that brought you Dr. Death, the Spotlight team asks: Did a brain badly damaged by f...2020-03-0700 minThe LeadMookie Betts and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad TradeIt's been a heck of a week for the Boston Red Sox. The team agreed to send their best player, Mookie Betts, to the Dodgers in a blockbuster trade, along with former Cy Young Award winner David Price in a three-team deal. But the trade almost fell apart in spectacular fashion. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins us to talk about what went on behind the scenes, why the Red Sox made this move now and how Boston fans feel about losing a generational player.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...2020-02-1219 min
Love LettersCheck out The Moment (from Wondery)
Here’s a clip of a new show called The Moment, from our friends at Wondery. The Moment, hosted by newly engaged comedian and actress Ingrid Haas, tells stories about love, relationships, and dating in a fun, comedic way. You can find The Moment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Learn more at wondery.fm/globeloveletters.
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MorbidThe Boston Strangler(s) Part 3It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all.
One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it.
Sources:
The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank
https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-07-181h 10MorbidThe Boston Strangler(s) Part 2It's here! Part 2 of our deep dive into the most frustrating series of murders to ever hit our hometown is here early. In this episode, we cover the last six murder attributed to this serial killing monster, we discuss the psychology behind strangulation, the physiology behind strangulation and also reveal a bit about the guy who confessed to it all: Albert DeSalvo.
***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT***
Sources:
The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank
https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.h...2019-07-081h 11MorbidThe Boston Strangler Part 1It's our hometown murder time! We split this case into parts because there is truly a lot to unpack and we thought our beloved Boston deserved our time and attention. In Part 1, we take a look at the first 6 victims of The Boston Strangler(s) and set ourselves up to talk about the last 7, the psychology behind these crimes, as well as Albert DeSalvo's infamous confession in Part 2. This is a wild ride, so we suggest you hang on to your. butts and leave your Yankees hats at home.
***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT***
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Men In BlazersMen in Blazers 06/01/19: Champions League Instant Reaction Pod Live in BostonRog and Davo break down Liverpool's Champions League Final victory live from the Berklee Performance Center in Boston. Plus, the Battle in Baku between Chelsea and Arsenal and a Women's World Cup preview.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-06-021h 17Business Wars DailyLet’s Get Crafty: Boston Beer Buys Dogfish HeadToday is Tuesday, May 21, and we’re looking at Boston Beer vs. Anheuser-Busch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-05-2103 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Playing Through PainThe New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl again, and many current NFL players are feeling the physical toll the season has taken. Aaron Hernandez spoke to his former teammates nearly every day from prison: about the injuries they endured, and the drugs they took to dull the pain. Some of the drugs were legal, administered by the teams, but some drugs weren't. The drugs can help players remain on the field. But at what cost?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available...2019-01-2930 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.InterviewAaron Hernandez died in 2017 but his life still raises questions. On this special episode Liz Dolan, host of “Safe For Work” and “Satellite Sisters,” speaks with Bob Hohler of the Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team about the making of Gladiator, and the one question he still wants answered.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/gladiatorSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...2018-11-2020 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Beauty & ViolenceIn life, Aaron Hernandez weighed 240 pounds. In death, the most important part of his body was just over 3 pounds. When researchers analyzed his brain they were shocked by what they found. A lifetime of football had seemingly taken a tremendous toll, but could it explain his violent crimes?Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/gladiatorSupport us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...2018-11-1332 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Erasing AaronWith his arrest, Hernandez traded in his jersey number for an inmate number in the Massachusetts prison system. His voice was rarely heard from again in public -- but he spent hours talking on the phone from inside jail. Spotlight obtained ninety hours of jail calls -- never before heard publicly -- that provide an intimate look at his life and mind in the period before his first murder trial.For more information on issues raised by this series, including suicide prevention, mental health, LGBTQ+ support, and concussion and sports safety, here is a list of support g...2018-11-0641 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.The Patriot WayAaron Hernandez was enjoying success on the field, but in his third season with the Patriots, the fragile balance of his life tipped. There were people who cared for him trying to intercede, from an old girlfriend to his teammates. But no one could successfully help him escape from violence, drugs, and extortion attempts.For more information on issues raised by this series, including suicide prevention, mental health, LGBTQ+ support, and concussion and sports safety, here is a list of support groups and educational organizationsSubscribe to American Scandal today: wondery.fm/s...2018-10-3043 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Gator NationAaron Hernandez was one of eight players who graduated high school early to join the powerhouse University of Florida football team. Six of them would go on to play in the NFL. Forget the senior prom, it was time to learn a playbook as thick as a dictionary. But perhaps the most important lesson he learned was after he got into a bar fight his freshman year: when you're a football player, actions don’t always have consequences.For more information on issues raised by this series, including suicide prevention, mental health, LGBTQ+ support, and concussion and spor...2018-10-2335 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.BristolAaron Hernandez was an exceptional athlete from an early age, a star in his hometown of Bristol, Connecticut. His father was a charismatic ex-athlete still known by his high school nickname, “The King.” He ruled the Hernandez home through fear, and a strong opinion of how he believed his two sons were supposed to act. The long shadow of Aaron’s upbringing -- and his childhood secrets -- would hover over him his entire life.For more information on issues raised by this series, including suicide prevention, mental health, LGBTQ+ support, and concussion and sports safety, here is a l...2018-10-1535 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Hail MaryWhen Aaron Hernandez was found hanging from a bedsheet in a maximum security prison cell in Massachusetts, he joined a growing number of former football players who’d taken their own lives. But he was the only one who left a trail of bodies in his wake. Spotlight investigates how Hernandez’s personal life spiralled out of control even as he rocketed to NFL stardom. His teammates on the Patriots were never sure whether he was a goofball who took a special kind of thrill in unnerving them, or whether he was truly dangerous.For more information on i...2018-10-1535 minGladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.Introducing Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez & Football Inc.Football star Aaron Hernandez went from the bright lights of the Super Bowl to a convicted murderer in a few years. The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team, best known for its investigation of the sexual abuse scandal inside the Catholic Church, takes a hard look at the crisis facing football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez’s life and terrible crimes.Did a brain badly damaged by football contribute to Hernandez’s violent behavior? Did he keep secrets about his sexuality that collided with a hyper-masculine football culture? Did elite coaches and teams look the other way as Her...2018-10-0202 minMen In BlazersMen in Blazers 07/11/18: Live in BostonLive from Boston. England lose. Rog weeps. 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