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Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of Twin Peaks, called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Josh and Kyle investigated the rumor, journeying to Varnamtown to knock on doors and find out what really happ ...
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A-list guests like ... Paul McCartney, Stephen Colbert, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Costner, Spike Lee, Bryan Cranston, Kristin Chenoweth, David Duchovny, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Burr, Laura Prepon, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Strahan, Historian Jon Meacham, Judd Apatow, Kristen Chenoweth, Thomas Friedman of The New York Times, , Sanjay Gupta, Ken Burns, Bill Wyman-The Rolling Stones , Tim Robbins, Bob Costas and MORE, join Emmy & Peabody award-winning comedian Paul Mecurio who interviews the big ...
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A new podcast from Friends of River Oaks Theatre (501(c)(3)) shining a new light on the world of film, the theatres that show them, and the artists and individuals who make it all possible. Each episode features lively discussions spanning the many areas of film, rooted in its history, present state, and future, highlighting local programming and festivals within Houston and the greater state of Texas.
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On episode 33 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks: The Return, Part Two - "The stars turn and a time presents itself." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and directed by David Lynch. It originally aired May 21, 2017 on Showtime, along with Part One. This episode is best known for the return of Laura Palmer. 25 ye…
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David is hilarious in this really fun conversation about his newest project, "The Good Half." David gives us a cool look into his famous, creative family - hear about how his eclectic mother (a former burlesque dancer who David named his nightclub named) and artistic family (sisters Roasanna and Patricia) inspired him to be an actor and hear how fu…
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A fun, fascinating conversation with Mika about her "Know Your Value" initiative that empowers women to grow their careers and form healthy habits. Hear who some of the amazing women from business, entertainment and more who are on the newest "Know Your Value Forbes 50 over 50 list." Mika also has great insight into the Kamala Harris campaign, the …
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A view of football that you've never heard before. Sal talks in depth about his new book, "How Football Explains America," and explains how football originated in America, how football in America was influenced by African American culture, military history and cultural shifts across generations and why the Quarter-Back Position is the most revered …
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A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT …
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On episode 32 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks: The Return, Part One - "My log has a message for you." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and directed by David Lynch. It originally aired May 21, 2017 on Showtime. This episode is best known for being the long-anticipated, much-rumored third season of Twin Peaks…
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Friends on Film (and Other Creative Mischief) hosts Rachel Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail kick off this episode with a Q&A after a sneak preview of HIT MAN with Director, Richard Linklater. Margot Gerber, host of Arthouse Revival gets the 411 on on Friends of River Oaks with guest, Maureen McNamara. And Pops the Usher, aka: Robin Jones, shares…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the final episode of Fallout's first season, “The Beginning”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approa…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the seventh episode of Fallout, “The Radio”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the sixth episode of Fallout, “The Trap”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all epi…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the fifth episode of Fallout, “The Past”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all epi…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the fourth episode of Fallout, “The Ghouls”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all …
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On episode 31 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're diving headlong into the 1992 cinematic prequel, "Fire Walk With Me", written by Robert Engels and David Lynch, and directed by David Lynch. It was released to theaters August 28th, 1992 and flopped HARD. It had premiered at Cannes earlier that year, to the bafflement of audiences and…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the third episode of Fallout, “The Head”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all epi…
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Tim is one of Hollywood's most versatile and brilliant actors who gives us an insider's look into his great new movie, "Asleep in my Palm," tells the story of a father and his daughter living off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in northeastern Ohio. Tim reveals why he took on the part, how he chose the incredibly unique c…
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Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Season four, The Nameless Man, tells the epic tale of two federal agents who investigate a rumor about a murder that supposedly took place 15 years prior. It is also the story of a family searching for answers about why their brother was killed. These two storylines collide in a courtroom in …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the second episode of Fallout, “The Target”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout. We are your hosts, Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. We just watched the first episode of Fallout, “The End”, we assume you have as well-- total spoilers ahead-- so... let’s dive into the aftertalk! A note about our analysis/approach: although all epis…
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Joy gives a new perspective to the civil rights movement through this fascinating look into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers who were married and considered 2 of the greatest civil rights leaders of the civil rights movement. Joy talks about her new book in which she chronicles this beautiful love story between Medgar and Myrlie. She describes …
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Friends on Film (and Other Creative Mischief) hosts Rachel Acosta and Justice Tirapelli-Jamail kick off this episode with a conversation between Justice and our amazing friend, Kyle MacLachlan about: his new podcast filled with twists and turns, his passion for wine, being pursued by Bear, and his great career in film and on stage. Margot Gerber, h…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Vault 33, a podcast for Amazon Prime’s Fallout, hosted by Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D., and Tosin Onafowokan. In this brief intro to the podcast, we share our relationship with the property and its creatives, and look ahead to our hopes and expectations of the series. Show Creators: Geneva Robertson-Dworet (writer, C…
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In our final episode, we hear from Mike Easley, the guy who prosecuted the locals in Varnamtown and eventually became governor of North Carolina. In the end, was Varnamtown a major transshipment site for Pablo Escobar’s cocaine? Or was the whole thing a giant ruse that Dale Varnam concocted to entertain his friends and neighbors? Thank you for supp…
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At long last, we venture inside Fort Apache, the town within a town constructed by Dale Varnam. For months, we have heard about Dale’s reputed deal with Pablo Escobar, the deal that transformed Varnamtown. Now we’ll venture inside Dale’s lair in search of the truth. But can he be trusted? And why does everyone have a different perspective on him?Th…
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Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, inves…
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Corey Duber, a cop from Brooklyn, arrives in Varnamtown to take down Dale Varnam’s drug empire. He wins Dale’s trust and suddenly Dale starts naming names…a lot of them. Thank you for supporting our sponsors!Factor: Go to https://FactorMeals.com/Varnamtown50 and use code VARNAMTOWN50 to get 50% off.G-Defy Shoes: Visit https://GDEFY.com, and use dis…
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Mike Grimes expands the REO Speedwagon investigation and discovers layers of corruption all around Varnamtown, from the Sheriff's office to within Roger Morton’s family. We delve into the Shakespearean tragedy of Roger’s relationship with his brother Duane, a local “clam cop.”Thank you for supporting our sponsors!Factor: Go to https://FactorMeals.c…
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An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build th…
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When the REO Speedwagon plane botched its landing, the pilots took off into the forest. Mike Grimes launches a manhunt and steadily closes in on one of the pilots while local Sheriff's deputy Larry Joyner chases down a van full of Colombians. Eventually, the chase leads Mike and Larry on an adventure in Miami. Thank you for supporting our sponsors!…
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DEA agent Mike Grimes arrives in North Carolina from Washington D.C. thinking he’d have plenty of time to fish in this sleepy region. Instead, he finds himself in the middle of a massive smuggling operation hidden in the swamps and coastal inlets. Roger Morton should be a natural ally, but things go quickly sideways at the local Tasty Freeze, and R…
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A cargo ship filled with drugs runs aground outside of Varnamtown. To make matters worse, the grounding happens in front of Roger Morton’s house, one of the only people in the area set on stopping the influx of drugs. Roger decides he needs to take serious action, setting up a titanic struggle between him and his neighbors.Thank you for supporting …
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Send us a Text Message. Coming this April from Deep Geek Media: Vault 33, a podcast for Fallout on Amazon Prime. Join Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne D, and Tosin Onofowakan, hosts of Quarantine Zone, a podcast for The Last of Us, and Violent Delights, a Westworld podcast, as they recap, deconstruct and analyze every new episode of Amazon Prime’s television…
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In 1981, REO Speedwagon’s airplane landed outside of Varnamtown, a remote town in North Carolina. The cargo: a massive amount of drugs from Barranquilla, Colombia. The shipment revealed a startling connection between Colombia and Varnamtown, population 300. Did Pablo Escobar really do a deal en masse with the entire town? Kyle MacLachlan and invest…
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[Releasing this a day late because I (Josiah) forgot to edit the episode while busy with the holidays. My bad. Enjoy.] In today's episode without Josh, we discuss the Best Episode of Law & Order: SVU according to a few best-of lists we found. We decide whether it really is the best SVU episode or not. Email us at TheGoodApplesPod@gmail.com and we m…
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Marlo is a trailblazer, her show "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and el…
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In today's episode without Josh, we discuss an episode about someone becoming a pedophile from a brain tumor and then an episode where Kyle MacLachlan shoots a psychopathic kid. They explore the strange, biologically essentialist notion of crime in both episodes and interrogate the category of "psychopath." Also there's a guy who really likes pee. …
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Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is th…
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In today's episode, we discuss Diane Neal's first appearance on SVU as a criminal before her introduction to the show as Casey Novak two seasons later. Email us at TheGoodApplesPod@gmail.com and we might read it on the show! Follow us on Twitter @GoodApplesPod References Law & Order: SVU, S3E10, "Ridicule," written by Judy McCreary, directed by Con…
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John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.Av Paul Mecurio
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Content warning: discussion of incest and religious abuse, on top of the usual content warning regarding discussion of sexual assault In today's episode, we tackle the Duggars, the Quiverfull movement, and evangelical homeschooling by looking at the documentary miniseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets and the Law & Order: SVU episode th…
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If you've listened to radio, read a newspaper or watched TV, Lee Abrams has affected your life. He has been a pioneer in all areas of media, particularly radio. He co-founded XM Satellite radio, created the FM Rock radio listening format, advised Rolling Stone Magazine as well as major artists like Eric Clapton, Yes and Iron Maiden. Lee gives us an…
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Content warning: discussion of eating disorders and school shootings, also the usual content warning for discussion of sexual violence In today's episode (sadly without Jackal), we tackle gender and discuss the Boston Strangler: the real life case, the 2023 film, and an SVU episode vaguely about the subject ("...Or Just Look Like One," S1E3). This …
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In discussing his new book about George Washington, Bret takes us through those tenuous and tumultuous days of the Constitutional Convention and the central role Washington played in the convention. This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with Bret because it and his book show a side of George Washington seldom discussed - namely how deft Wa…
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Launching January 24, 2024: Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of Twin Peaks, called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed…
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In today's episode (sadly without Jackal), we discuss the Boston Strangler: the real life case, the 1968 film, and an SVU episode directly about the subject ("Redemption," S3E6). We'll be talking even more about the Boston Strangler in two weeks with part two. Email us at TheGoodApplesPod@gmail.com and we might read it on the show! Follow us on Twi…
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Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, w…
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Jason is a great friend. Whenever I perform in the Detroit area I go on his show and it is some of the MOST fun I have ANYWHERE. Jason is very funny and we have a REALLY fun conversation we talk about everything from his early days as a reporter and the crazy news assignments he was given (you have to hear these), ground up beef bullion and why it'…
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For our first episode, we decided to talk about the first episode of Law & Order: SVU ("Payback," S1E1) meaning we had to tackle the Bosnian genocide. And also Sleepers (1996). Email us at TheGoodApplesPod@gmail.com and we might read it on the show! Follow us on Twitter @GoodApplesPod References Law & Order: SVU, S1E1, "Payback," written by Dick Wo…
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Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, wha…
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Welcome to Episode 0 of the Good Apples, where we tell you a little about ourselves and our fascination with Law & Order: SVU. Email us at TheGoodApplesPod@gmail.com and we might read it on the show! Follow us on Twitter @GoodApplesPod References Abolition For The People: The Movement For A Future Without Policing & Prisons - Edited by Colin Kaeper…
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