We’ve got this week’s pick of top podcasts episodes for your playlist.
Unreal: The Social Experiment: Big Brother Is Watching You
Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale turn their attention towards the initial English reality show, delving into its transformation into a widespread sensation, highlighting the significance of genuineness and the way Jade Goody gave rise to a novel style of celebrity - being well-known for merely being who she was. This analysis includes dialogues with participants Nick Bateman, also known as 'Nasty Nick,' and Brian Dowling, Creative Director Philip Edgar Jones, and numerous other Big Brother insiders.
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In The Dark: The Crime
Prior to the moon rising on a pleasant evening in October 1989, the abduction of Jacob Wetterling occurred, resulting in heightened parental awareness and the implementation of the initial national mandate for states to monitor sex offenders through registries. While traveling on their bicycles and scooter from the Tom Thumb store in St. Joseph, Minnesota, where they had rented The Naked Gun, three boys, including 11-year-old Jacob, who had a fondness for steak, football, and the color blue, were making their way home along a cul-de-sac around 9:20 pm.
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Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
Ernest Tubb is adored by many, but when he wears a gun belt and sets out to rid the town of a man named Jim Denny, it could be assumed that Jim had done something to deserve it. However, the truth is uncertain and to form your own opinion, we must delve into the inner workings of 650 AM WSM in Nashville, The Grand Ole Opry, and the world of country music publishing companies. If you are a fan of Jimmie Rodgers, Johnny Paycheck, Justin Tubb, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Roy Acuff, and even Matlock, then this episode is highly recommended for you.
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No Such Thing As A Fish: No Such Thing As ShatGPT
Get ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of trivia with Dan, James, Andrew, and Hank Green on the latest episode of "No Such Thing As A Fish." In "No Such Thing As ShatGPT," the team explores a range of fascinating facts, from the strange behavior of anserines to the latest theories on extraterrestrial life. Whether you're curious about life in Alaska or the capabilities of virtual personal assistants like Alexa, this episode is sure to provide plenty of thought-provoking tidbits and laughs. So sit back, relax, and let "No Such Thing As A Fish" be your guide to all things weird and wonderful.
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The Drop Out
The saga of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is a remarkable account of aspirations and recognition turning into disaster. It interweaves money, romance, tragedy, and deception. What led the world's youngest female billionaire, who had made her fortune on her own, to lose everything almost instantaneously? How did this woman, once hailed as the next Steve Jobs, end up dealing with criminal accusations, which she refuted and might land her in prison for multiple years?
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