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Your favorite guilty pleasure! A biweekly podcast featuring penetrating investigations into anything socially deviate, scientifically unexplainable, celebrity gossip, horrifically sinister – and - if we get lucky, criminal. You hosts are a Millennial woman, a Gen X man, and a wise-cracking AI engine. Amazingly informative and funny!
Scandal Sheets is coming back on November 1st! Scandal Sheets is the podcast that explores the infamous people and places of the past. In every episode, hosts Caroline and Adrienne discuss a historical scandal along with the people and places associated with it. Tune in for our themed 5 episode seasons starting November 1st!
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Why did kings and queens have spectators on their wedding night? Who had the very first boob job? And did our ancestors have their unmentionables pierced? Join historian, Kate Lister, Betwixt the Sheets as she unashamedly roots around the topics which seem to have been skipped in history class. Everything from landmark LGBTQ+ court cases, to political scandal, to downright bizarre medieval cures for impotence. The etymology of swear words, gender bias in medicine, and satanic panic and cults ...
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Wine and Popcorn-Scandal Recaps from a Black Bourgie Perspective
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Wine and Popcorn is a bourgie black podcast that recaps ABC's Scandal from a bourgie black point of view. Host Krista Summitt-Wine Gladiator, recaps all the elements of the including the wine, fashions, music, and hairstyles. She also highlights the best social media tweets that happen during the show. Each show will feature a recap of pop culture of interest to the black bourgoisie, "Crib Sheet of Bourgieness".
Join host archaeologist John as he reviews classic movies with his own spin. Using his archeological background, he connects historic, cinematic, genealogical, and current facts to add a dimension to his reviews that will increase your enjoyment of these classic movies. John tells all for movies over 25 years old. He also presents his world-famous short summaries of each classic movie reviewed. These classic movie reviews cover from silents by Charlie Chaplin, classic horror like Dracula (19 ...
Tameka talks about popular stories and entertainers. Sometimes, she even recreates alternate openings and endings, rewinds and fast forwards of TV shows, plays, books, movies, etc., that you know and love. New episodes are released every week. Podcast image by Conceptz_pro
From the Chevalier de Saint-Georges to the Merry Monarch to Madame Jojo and Madame Trenti, the district of Soho in London has played host to many of the naughtiest names in history. And now, we can include Kate Lister on that list. In this episode, join us for a walking tour of Soho with Katie Wignall from Look Up London. You can even follow along,…
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 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+ exp…
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S2 E3: Hollywood's First Scandal: The Fall of Fatty Arbuckle
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Due to some technical difficulties, we're resurecting an episode from the early days of Scandal Sheets. Stayed tuned for new content in April 2023! =============================================================== It's 12:30 in the morning--do you know where your podcast is? Caroline and Adrienne start the show off with lemurs but don't worry we're s…
A Poverty Row Film Noir that is better than expected. Lionel Atwill, Jean Parker, and Douglas Fowley shine in Lady in the Death House (1944). The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to…
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Lord Byron: Incest, Adultery & Daddy Issues
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How debaucherous do you have to be to be remembered as the original bad boy? How mad, bad and dangerous to know was Lord Byron? And how much of it did he get from his family? For this episode, Kate is joined by Emily Brand, the author of ‘The Fall of the House of Byron: Scandal and Seduction in Georgian England’. From incest to murder - this family…
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The Decline of Sex Symbol Raquel Welch's Film Career
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In this episode, I talk about actress Raquel Welch and the decline of her film career. I also reference her semi autobiography, Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage for some of the details and stories. For more info on the books discussed, click the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raquel-raquel-welch/1100389029?ean=9781602861367 https://www.bar…
Why is the naked body of a life model more respected than a glamour model? Why has there been a resurgence in virtue policing? And why was Kate completely naked during the interview with today’s guest?! Today we’re casting off our clothes and slipping Betwixt the Sheets with academic, feminist, economist and naked protestor, Victoria Bateman.Hear a…
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Medieval Women: Beauty, Work & Pubic Hair
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How would a medieval woman achieve a Brazilian bikini line? Why can’t you trust a nun in the night time? And what were women doing at Medieval universities? Kate is joined for the THIRD time by Eleanor Janega to talk about how women were expected to be in the medieval era, and how they actually were. From biology to appearance to careers, it’s time…
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The Scandalous Affair That Kept Elizabeth Taylor From Winning An Oscar
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In this episode, I talk about the recently released bio about actress Elizabeth Taylor and her affairs and marriages. For more info on the book, Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon by Kate Anderson Brower, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063067653 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
RuPaul. Lily Savage. Bianca Del Rio. Dame Edna Everage. These iconic drag queens are household names, but have you ever heard about Princess Seraphina? Or William Dorsey Swann, aka 'The Queen'? Today we're bringing you a very special mash-up episode for Comic Relief, all about the history of Drag Queens. Kate is joined by Gossip Gays hosts Danny Be…
From aristocratic rebels to Civil Rights activists, tens of thousands of people travelled to Spain during the Civil War - and not all of them were men... Whether they were fighting, nursing or reporting, in this episode of Betwixt the Sheets we are going to meet a few of the women who chose to risk their lives. Kate is joined by Sarah Watling, auth…
A great drama where Glenn Ford, with the help of Nancy Kwan and Suzanne Pleshette, tries to determine if his friend, played by Rod Taylor, is responsible for the crash of an airline in Fate is the Hunter (1964). The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. Support the show with a purchase …
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…
Why might a woman have willingly confined herself to a cell for the rest of her life? Why have so many female authors in history published under aliases or initials? And what was Jane Austen’s dirtiest joke? In this episode of Betwixt the Sheets, Kate is joined by Anna Beer to discuss an alternative history of English literature. What prevented wom…
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A Forgotten Blaxploitation Horror Film That Explores Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Personalities In The Ghetto
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In this episode, I talk about Blaxploitation films and more specifically, Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde (1976). I also talk about the classic novella that the film is loosely based on, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/message
‘It’s my time of the month’, ‘the painters are in’, ‘aunt flo is visiting’, or a simple ‘I’m on the rag’ Periods are a fact of life for so many people. So how have they been understood? How have they been talked about and concealed? And why have periods stopped so many people from going swimming? In this episode, Kate is joined by Elissa Stein, one…
The first series of Bridgerton broke viewership records and became the biggest series on Netflix ever when it first came out. But a raunchy period drama is nothing new, shows with an eroticised view of the past have always been popular. Think Game of Thrones, The Tudors, Peaky Blinders...they’re all at it! But can we even call Bridgerton history? H…
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The Exes, Oh No's, And Tommy Lee Effect On Pamela Anderson: Love, Pamela Memoir
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In this episode, I talk about Pamela Anderson's memoir, Love, Pamela. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780063226562 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/message
In the UK, just over half of people above the age of 16 are married. Whether in a registry office, a place of worship or a remote beach somewhere sunny, each of these couples will have had to do some form of planning. Guest lists, cake, flowers and, of course, outfits. Today Betwixt the Sheets, Kate is speaking to Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell about w…
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How A Drug-Free Pam Grier Got Cocaine In Her System
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In this episode, I talk about actress, Pam Grier. Her 2010 autobiography, Foxy: My Life In Three Acts, is in preproduction for a film adaptation; there is no release date or casting news--as of the time of this recording. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foxy-pam-grier/1101094896?ean=9780446564700…
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Cooking for Churchill: Georgina Landemare
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Clear soup, Irish stew and steamed puddings - this was the war work of Georgina Landemare, the Churchills’ longest-serving cook. Throughout the war years, Georgina served the Prime Minister, delegations of diplomats and the occasional royal, as well as the other staff of 10 Downing Street, Chequers and the War Rooms. Annie Gray is back with Kate to…
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Your Place Or Mine? Either Way Reese Couldn't Save The Stale Chemistry She Had With Ashton Kutcher
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In this episode, I review the new film on Netflix, Your Place Or Mine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/message
Why are women over the age of 50 so often cast as terrifying, decaying, manipulative people in Hollywood? When did this start? And how might it have been a reaction to second wave feminism? In this episode, Kate is joined by Caroline Young to talk about the birth of Hagsploitation, or Hag Horror, and what it has meant for the women involved. *WARNI…
A quirky scientist saving a plane. See James Stewart, Glynis Johns, Marlene Dietrich, and Jack Hawkins in No Highway in the Sky (1951). The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTu…
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The Essential Dick Gregory Is Something We Could All Benefit From
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In this episode, I review The Essential Dick Gregory, edited by his son Christian Gregory. This book is a collection of his stand-up routines, lectures, speeches, interviews, etc. For more info about this book, you can click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780062879202 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
She was a woman of unparalleled power, descended from Julius Caesar and Augustus. But how did she get there, whilst most of the rest of her family were exiled and starved to death? And how, then, did she come to be murdered by her own son, Nero? Today Kate is joined by Emma Southon for an introduction to this very powerful hustler, and to find out …
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“Casablanca” Turns 80 – The Movie You Thought It Was?
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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 …
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When #MeToo Influences FOMO Literary Voices: The Big Hurt by Erica Schickel
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In this episode, I talk about Erica Schickel and her need to be a part of the #MeToo movement, whether she has a #MeToo story to tell. I also review her memoir, The Big Hurt. For more info about the book, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780306925054 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/…
Why might a medieval nun drink the pus of an ill patient? Where does ‘fishy Friday’ come from? And what does all of this have to do with religion? Today, Kate is joined between some Reformation sheets by Eleanor Barnett, from instagram's @historyeats. They talk about how religion, and in particular the switch from Catholicism to Protestantism in En…
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Queen of Funk, Betty Davis Did Not Get Between The Sheets With Rock Star, Jimi Hendrix; Or Did She?
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Queen of Funk, Betty Davis passed away on February 9, 2022. That is when I first learned who she was. Her ex-husband, musician Miles Davis accused her of having an affair with rocker, Jimi Hendrix during their marriage. I'm going to sort through the autobiographies and biography to draw my own conclusion. For more info on the books I mention in thi…
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On a day that shouldn’t exist comes a podcast equally paradoxical. Merlin Mann joins Antony to sit still, garden at night, and talk about the passion of rock band R.E.M.’s early work.https://www.theincomparable.com/ump/48/
From language and writing to the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, computers and Adobe Photoshop, our species has a history of inventing tools for augmenting our own intelligence. But what comes next?Andy Matuschak is a developer and designer. He helped build iOS at Apple, founded and led Khan Academy's R&Dhttps://josephnoelwalker.com/141-intellectual-e…
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What did porn look like before the internet? Who was it for? And how has it changed since? In this episode, Kate chats to Kathleen Lubey, a professor at St. John’s University and specialist in eighteenth-century literature. Kathleen talks us through the history of pornography … that is, the type of history that can’t be deleted. *WARNING there are …
Tom Hanks is an actor that needs no introduction. He made his film debut in the 80’s and has since cemented himself as a cultural icon. Films like Castaway and Forrest Gump have earned Hanks many accolades. His two consecutive Academy Award wins and many nominations speak for themselves. But, his films have done so much more. They’ve transformed po…
Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more.In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents a…
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Have you ever wondered what you actually want? Then join Ashley Stahl–career coach, author, former counterterrorism and podcast host– as she shares her 3 key steps to help you connect to your life's purpose, discover your ideal career path, and make what she likes to call a "You Turn," the decision to get out of fear and tap into to what you actual…
The funny and entertaining Brian Little leads us to consider the introverts and extraverts in our lives, why we sometimes act out of character, and what we can do about it. It is clear why Harvard's graduating classes voted him a Favorite Professor three times in a row. His book Me, Myself, and Us will be released October 14, 2014.Professor Brian R…
Can you imagine being SO smooth-talking and seductive your surname becomes an actual noun in the dictionary to describe someone who has a reputation for being an expert at in the sack? Well today we’re going to be talking about a man who was just that…Giacamo Casanova. But is his legacy accurate? Was he really a prolific ladies man? And did he do a…
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If You Had To, Hell Isn't Enough An Incentive To Provoke Good Behavior: Sign Here by Claudia Lux
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In this episode, I talk about the TV series, Evil, The Screwtape Letters, and Sign Here, the debut novel by Claudia Lux. For more info about Sign Here, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780593545768 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/message…
Why would someone disown their son over a pair of glasses? How could an unmarried woman in 1918 have published a book about sexual pleasure? And what is an appropriate gift for a newlywed prince and princess? Today, we’re looking at the complicated woman who was Marie Stopes - family planning pioneer on one hand, very problematic eugenicist on the …
A great duel between an American Destroyer and German U-boat in World War II makes The Enemy Below (1957) a great film. Robert Mitchum Theodore Bikel Curd Jürgens David Hedison The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you e…
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Cicely Tyson Denounced Blaxploitation, But Did She Do Any Better for Black Stereotypes in Films
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In this episode, I talk about actress Cicely Tyson and some of the films she made during the Blaxploitation era. The filma mentioned are: Sounder (1972), The River Niger (1976), and A Hero Ain't Nothin' But A Sandwich (1977). For more info about her autobiography, click the link below: https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780062931061 --- Send in a voice …
Facelifts, liposuction and nose jobs: since the mid 20th century people have saved up to have their faces and bodies transformed into their dreams. But why might these procedures have been offered in prisons across the US, the UK and Canada? And what was the desired outcome? Today, Kate is joined by Zara Stone, author of Killer Looks: The Forgotten…
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A Jew Invites A Black Muslim Over For Dinner, What Could Go Wrong With "You People"?
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In this episode, I review the film, You People (2023), streaming on Netflix. This film stars Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Lauren London; it is directed by Kenya Barris. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imo-tameka/message
