Scandal Sheet

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bPKX-lp21_8 America's favorite mystery monster, Bigfoot, is now BIGGER and more popular than ever! Recently, there have been numerous Bigfoot reality shows on cable TV and streaming, featuring serious ‘cryptozoologist' scientists, that have run for many years. Additionally, Bigfoot sightings have increased almost exponentially across the U.S. This has prompted the growth of annual conventions, attracting thousands of ordinary people, just to examine and debate the latest evidence. Polls suggest more people now believe in the factual existence of Bigfoot/Sasquatch than in whether UFO's are extraterrestrials from another galaxy. Can many millions of hard-working Americans truly be this delusional? Your friends here at Scandal Sheet dig into the newest dirt on this matter. We also cover the latest photographic evidence from this past March, published by NOOA, (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). They run the National Weather Service, among other things – so probably not crazy. We also revisit the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film that started the modern Bigfoot hysteria: https://bit.ly/42LdFSm (stabilized version). WATCH if you haven't seen. It will blow your mind. And, if you missed our hilarious cold open SNL-style teaser, “Bigfoot's Revenge” it's included here at the front. Whether a skeptic, a believer or something else, you'll find red meat entertainment and information on the growing Bigfoot frenzy in this episode. Find co-host, Anuradha's Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

Bigfoot is BIGGER than ever! In this teaser we imagine the “Big Is Beautiful Salon And Spa” - a White-Lotus style establishment catering exclusively to affluent Bigfoot/Sasquatch people…er, creatures…or whatever. Enjoy the laughs! Stay tuned for the complete episode coming soon.

GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/42hIZb9 Often called, “the greatest American novel” today - why is this book such a scandal? Read on and then watch/listen! Though an initial publishing failure, the book that many of us (Boomers, X-ers, Millennials) were forced to read in high school English class, is having a great centennial birthday. Currently, the new Broadway/London musical adaption is the hottest ticket in theater. Additionally, the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio made almost $ ½ billion dollars. It also continues to sell over 500,000+ print copies per year, despite being one century old - making it one of the most successful books in all history (excluding the “Holy Bible”). The author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, was the highest paid and best reviewed writer in U.S, history, when “Gatsby” was first published in 1925 – and he was only 31. BUT, this book turned out to be a great disappointment in sales upon its initial release and helped lead to the author's very early death. What went wrong? During WW2 – years after the author's death - it experienced a great resurgence in popularity and has, today, become a multi-billion-dollar franchise with multiple movies, TV adaptions, and theater. But it's author died tragically at only 44 and in poverty, with all his books out of print. My co-host and I - with the help of literary expert, Dylan Cuellar - attempt to unravel one of the most tragic mysteries in U.S. publishing history. Find co-host, Anuradha's Instagram food account @anuradhaduz_food. Guest, Dylan Cuellar, has a very popular podcast  of his own https://bit.ly/3IFRwKb, which he creates with his wife, Kassia Oset, our series co-founder. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

In honor of National Women's History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren't aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960's and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. She was one of the earliest female entrepreneurs anywhere. But, BEFORE she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women's advocate – she served as a VERY successful spy !!!   Listen to learn about Julia's important story of her adventures in spy craft. Though she may not have driven an Aston Martin and probably didn't carry a Walther PPK pistol in her brassier, she did love her vodka martinis -- just like James Bond. And she was involved in some very impactful spy stuff to help win the war. We're gonna tell you all about it! Despite her butter and fat infused, French cooking style, this incredible person lived to age 91! She will always be a pioneering American hero in our collective memory. Guest, Dylan Cuellar, has a very popular podcast  of his own https://bit.ly/3IFRwKb, which he creates with his fiancé, Kassia Oset, our series co-founder. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 Originally published in March 2024.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/eYppkzBgDmw This is the much anticipated annual 2025 MLB Baseball Preview episode. It features our favorite New Yorkers and beloved baseball experts and prognosticators since 2020 - the METS MOB. The Mets Mob consists of: 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East Side of Manhattan; and Leonardo from Manhattan, NYC radio WFAN personality and host of the motorcycle podcast Arrive Alive, arrivealive.com. David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

It's Girl Scout Cookie Season. And your friends at “Scandal Sheet” are shining their investigative flashlight on America's most beloved “non-profit” sales event. Our 2023 co-host, ELLIE, a Girl Scout from Kindergarten to High School senior, rose to the highest rank in the GSA organization. Now a millennial young woman, Ellie looks back at her decade+ experiences and shares a very CANDID insider view on the 3 mo/year $800 million dollar cookie industrial complex. Are we a nation of health hypocrites? BTW, WE LOVE AND SUPPORT THE GIRLS! … it's just some of the adults in the mix whose motives may not be entirely spotless. (This is a replay from March 2023) You'll love our cold open – mobsters doing a cookie deal in an alley in Queens, in the middle of the night, starring John Hoekstra, who is also our composer.  You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/42Jlpoc With the fires contained and around-the-clock media coverage at its end, it's time to ask the important question – how could this happen? As our co-host Anuradha is out helping with the fires, John Hoekstra is filling in. John is usually our music composer but is moonlighting here as both a co-host and actor. And don't miss our cold open! You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! As mentioned, our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

FANTASTIC VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fZbTQM The movie version of the remarkable stage musical, “Wicked” came out during the recent holidays. It proved to be just as successful as it Broadway counterpart. To honor its achievement, we are replaying our 85th Anniversary scandal celebration of the 1939 “Wizard of Oz”. With a NEW ANIMATED OPEN - starring Thad as the Wicked Witch. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3VUaLqv Baseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise earlier this month when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date), $765 million over 15 years. Long time guests of this pod and popular NYC baseball prognosticators, THE METS MOB, weigh in on this momentous agreement. This is cat nip for both NYC and DC baseball fans! The Mets Mob consists of: 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East Side of Manhattan; and Leonardo from Manhattan, NYC radio personality and host of the motorcycle podcast Arrive Alive - arrivealivepodcast.com. David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (1-866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. Rendition of “The Natural Suite”, composed by Randy Newman, 1984. Santa Monica High School Wind Ensemble, Kevin McKeown, Conductor, recorded on May 28, 2014. From the movie, “The Natural” by Barry Levinson, director; starring Robert Redford; Roger Towne, screenplay, a Tri-Star picture. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fx4R5q No one loves Christmas more than your friends at Scandal Sheet. But that doesn't mean we can't explore some obvious historical inconsistencies. Right? For example, why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Only 2 of the 4 Gospels in the Christian New Testament even discuss the birth of the infant Jesus and neither mentions a date. But they do give us clues that the birthday was more likely in the spring or summer - and not winter. Join co-host Thad (a Catholic) co-host Anuradha (a Hindu), and regular guests David/Jill Grover (a Jewish couple) as we follow the star of holiday investigation. And don't miss the hilarious cold open, “On The Road With The Maji.” David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

No one loves our Winter religious faith traditions more than your friends at Scandal Sheet. We embrace both Christmas (yes, we insist on keeping ‘Christ' in Christmas!). And, we also love Hanukah, which this year begins with the current Gregorian calendar of Christmas Day. That's pretty cool, right? (Doesn't happen that often.) So cheers everyone! In this comedy teaser we give you a little heads up of our coming episode. Here the Magi - mentioned in scripture - have a little conversation amongst themselves, that the Gospel of Matthew apparently missed. (Matt, no worries, dude. No tape recorders in 0 CE - we get it.) But we have uncovered these lost fragments somehow! – and are sharing with Biblical scholars around the world. But our listeners get this first! Here at the pod, we have our own archeological sources

NOTE: We wanted to rush this out to fans, as this I breaking news – so this is not edited. You're getting the raw sausage, as it is made – for good or bad. Kind of a mess – but true fans will enjoy. Baseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise this week when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date) $765 million over 15 years. Long time guests of this pod and popular NYC baseball prognosticators, THE METS MOB, weigh in on this momentous agreement. And why did Juan gain 40 pounds in just 2 months?? People want to know this stuff. Granted, the spartan discipline that ball players must endure for 6 months, in season, in diet and endless workouts is very onerous. We can't blame a guy that was just in the World Series in October for ordering some pizzas and cracking open some Ben and Jerry's ice cream in the off season. Right? We'd be hypocrites. But can a 26 year old drop that kind of weight in the next 2 months? Guess we'll see. The Mets Mob consists of: 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East Side of Manhattan; and Leonardo from Manhattan, NYC radio personality and host of the motorcycle podcast Arrive Alive (arrivealive.com). David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

Baseball fans throughout the country – but especially in the Mid-Atlantic area – were largely caught by surprise this week when the New York Mets signed player-phenom, JUAN SOTO, to the largest professional sports contract in all history (to date) $765 million over 15 years. The official press conference was held on Thursday, December 12 and we offer an excerpt here. Scandal Sheet's long-time baseball experts and prognosticators, the METS Mob, were all scheduled to speak on this historic contract on December 13th. Timing fell apart at the last minute and is re-scheduled for this Sunday, December 15th. But, in the meantime, I am joined by one of the three ‘Mob'-sters, 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover, of the firm of Grover and Fensterstock for a quick teaser on this eye-popping contract and for a preview of what is to come from the full group. Please stay tuned – and put Sunday, December 15 on your calendar and report back for the full story on a contract that could profoundly affect the game of baseball, going forward. The Mets Mob consists of: Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East Side of Manhattan; and Leonardo from Manhattan, NYC radio personality and host of the motorcycle podcast Arrive Alive (arrivealive.com). David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!. “Scandal Sheet” is known for its produced comedy skits (SNL/Mel Brooks – eat your heart out bit***s). Today we share several Thanksgiving favorites. CONTENTS: “Thanksgiving Quiz Show” Digitally re-mastered! This hugely popular segment features our founding co-host, Kassia and several performers from our talented repertoire group. “Pilgrim's Progress? The First Thanksgiving” Our co-host, Anuradha is transported to Plymouth, Mass. In 1621, via our high tech EZ Bake Oven time machine, to interview major players in the event – both pilgrims and Indians. Fortunately, the refugees from Amsterdam brought with them their most famous export … (hint: one smokes it). Hijinks ensue. “Unannounced Guests? Columbus ‘Discovers' America” Featuring our previous co-host Ellie on her maiden voyage with the pod. How much podcast fun can you possibly have while taking the edge off of cooking all day and between football games??!! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

AMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Hxug0yWGIYU (In this case, I recommend you watch the video.) For the holidays, we're getting a little less serious. So this is our first cooking show ever! Of course, we are still “Scandal Sheet” and so we aren't going to tell you how to roast the best turkey or ham – a hundred other podcasts will tell you how to that. Instead, we offer alternative recipes that are equally celebratory for your holiday. First, an amazing Tortilla Española, from my co-host, Anuradha. And then, a traditional British, Beef Wellington prepared by Dr. Vince Connelly, PhD, of Oxford Brookes University, and a recurring guest on the pod (and also just happens to be my brother-in-law). Both of these sumptuous and delicious recipes can be made in your own kitchens with ingredients from your local grocery store! You don't need to be a chef to make these. WE HAVE YOUR HOLIDAY BACK, if you want to impress your family and friends. (I promise we won't tell where you got the recipes…shhhh.) Find Anuradha's Instagram food account: @anuradhaduz_food You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

GREAT VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/4fkIlNq “Scariest Movie Ever”? Time Magazine thought so in September of 1999. Hmmm…. Cinematic masterpiece? – or, let's be honest – marketing masterpiece? Was it one of the greatest Tinseltown hoaxes in history? Or, brilliantly made by Alfred Hitchcock's ghost? And let's not forget, it was coronated with the holy waters of Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival, where indie filmmakers are born in a manger, under a supernova star, and visited by great Hollywood kings. Anuradha is back, after contracting COVID, for her one year anniversary party with the pod. Together, we rip open the REI tent and scatter the backpack contents of numerous deceptions throughout the bloody and unnavigable cinematic forest. JOIN US for Halloween fun! You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

AMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ND5SgN BOO! In celebration of Spooktober, we dare to dissect the body parts of the most popular horror story of all time – Frankenstein's monster. We excavate its little known and shady origins, what accounts for its 200+ year longevity, as well as the tragic life of its teenage author, Mary Shelly. We are joined by JOHN HOEKSTRA for a penetrating conversation on this enduring creature. John is usually our music composer but is moonlighting here as both a guest and actor. Our terrific actors in the cold open are - DYLAN CUELLAR, co-host of the podcast: “Unburied Books”: https://apple.co/3JlbgDE. Twitter: @unburiedbooks. JOHN HOEKSTRA, You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792. And of course, Fluffy the cat - and our sophisticated British AI announcer, Audrey. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

BOO! In celebration of Spooktober, we dare to dissect the most popular horror story of all time – Frankenstein's monster. We excavate its little known and shady origins, what accounts for its 200+ year longevity, its reinterpretation over many generations, as well as the tragic life of its teenage author, Mary Shelly. Here in Part 1 we bring you one of our famous audio theater cold opens. Have fun laughing your pants off. Complete episode coming soon. So stay tuned! Our terrific actors are seasoned podcasters. DYLAN CUELLAR, co-host of the podcast: “Unburied Books”: https://apple.co/3JlbgDE. Twitter: @unburiedbooks. JOHN HOEKSTRA, usually our music composer but moonlighting here again as a thespian. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792. And of course, Fluffy the cat - and our sophisticated British AI announcer, Audrey. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. And, please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

Rose's death was reported on September 30. In honor of this amazing, iconic … but also tragically-cursed athlete, we are replaying our episode from 2021 – “Forgive Pete Rose? Fall Of A Legend” We re-open the case of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players in history. He has several performance records that may never be broken. But to the surprise of all, he was permanently expelled from baseball in 1989 for gambling on the game – an activity millions of Americans do each day. This expulsion makes Rose ineligible for induction into the Hall Of Fame. Add to that the multiple statutory rape charges and tax evasion. Sympathetic heartbreaking figure? – or scum bag? We dive deep into the REAL truth behind his sudden, catastrophic downfall. Longtime listeners will recognize our founding co-host, Kassia, on the microphone. Today, Kassia co-hosts a great podcast of her own with her partner Dylan: unburied-books.castos.com/ Here at “Scandal Sheet” WE STILL LOVE PETE ROSE and wish him deserved peace in his afterlife. We'd love to hear from you! We have a dedicated new channel on You Tube bit.ly/4eC3GBI where you can find all our 94 episodes. You can also find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium members. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet.

AMAZING VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ZJBxo6 Oh, NO you didn't! … uhh, yeah, we did. We take on one of the most controversial,  social and movie genre satire films ever made in the Hollywood studio system. 1974's “Blazing Saddles” is known for its many racial slurs and, almost endless, “socially incorrect” and “un-woke” scenes. But 50 years later, many mainstream media sources are – today - hailing this film as a “pioneering masterpiece of social satire”. Masterpiece? Or, just a steady stream of racist/dick jokes/misogyny/farts/etc.? We'll give you the info to help you decide for yourself. And, how many people know the movie was written by the ground-breaking black comedian, Richard Pryor? (who almost starred in the film as well). Though made for a very, very low budget (and it shows), “Blazing Saddles” became the highest box office grossing film of the year, 1974. To help us understand and interpret this provocative comedy, Anuradha and Thad are joined by a long-time video/media producer, Joseph Long, as our featured guest. We collectively drill deep into both the - then  - and the now. Check out Joe's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cruiseonloc. We'd love to hear from you! We have a dedicated new channel on You Tube https://bit.ly/4eC3GBI where you can find all our 93 episodes. You can also find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium members. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet.

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcE9YPfeKKg Many people forget that the 9-11 attacks also involved the Pentagon, which for decades, was the largest office building in the world and is still a symbol of US military power since World War 2. My guest, Joe Duffus, has been a frequent guest on this podcast. In 2001, we and several others shared an office in the tallest building in Northern Virginia (only a mile and a half from the Pentagon and just over a narrow river to Washington DC, our nation's capital). Through floor to ceiling picture windows on the 24th floor, we mutually witnessed that morning's attack on the Pentagon, which killed 184 people. Joe works on a podcast for the best-selling author, Peter Schweizer: https://apple.co/3r3LiPf Thumbnail photo: North Dakota National Guard, creative commons license 2.0: https://bit.ly/3r78Nqr You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ShaIdj40mCo On the 23rd anniversary of the US' greatest foreign attack since Pearl Harbor, we look back. Part 1 focuses on the World Trade Center attacks. Joined by seasoned guests – the New Yorker brothers Jason and Rob (famous for our 7/4 Nathan's Hot Dog episode) – we dive deep into their experiences on the day itself and – then flash forward - what New Yorkers feel about the event today…over 2 decades later. Anniversary replay from 2023. Part 2 – coming soon - focuses on the second part of the attack – the Pentagon building, just outside Washington DC. Popular past guest, Joe Duffus, joins us for that one. Stay tuned!  You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

*GREAT! VIDEO VERSION: https://bit.ly/3ZdVAuO America's favorite movie (and other countries too) is celebrating a milestone birthday. So why a scandal? Well, most people don't know that the production of this cherished family film was fraught with many bizarre difficulties and life-threatening events for certain actors. Just a sample - Margaret Hamilton, the actress that played the Wicked Witch, received 3rd degree burns in her fire scenes that required 6 weeks of hospitalization. The 123 small people playing the “Munchkins” went more than a little crazy in Hollywood/LA with the money they were paid. And (then) 15 year old star, Judy Garland, would get hooked on the narcotics, MGM studio doctors prescribed to her. A life long addiction that resulted in her untimely death at only age 47. Great, beloved movie, yes – but with an inexplicable legacy of terrible behind-the scenes calamities.  Anuradha and I cover it all for you! Includes the (previously published) amazing “Part One” audio theater piece with our repertoire company of great actors. Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you! *Bonus content for Patreon members.

My friends and I are following the yellow brick road to podcast fame. So we bring you one of our pod's famous audio theater/cold opens. This one is about the first day of filming on, what would become – America's – as well as, and much of the world's - favorite movie ever. Our repertoire troop of amazingly talented actors have all collaborated to RECREATE day one of the filming of this iconic movie. This show is, of course, rigorously researched and historically accurate. Full episode coming soon. Stay tuned! You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/qT4-djCm5rQ The most activist Supreme Court in US history continues its relentless conquest against the co-equal Executive and Legislative Branches. While destroying century old legal precedents, certain members also enjoy lavish, million-dollar ethics violations - without accountability or fear of prosecution. We are joined by longtime guest, DAVID GROVER, a 4 time “Super Lawyer” awardee in New York City. In his 3rd, annual Court review with us, David helps us understand some of the top cases of the term and what all this may mean for our democracy. David's amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of a Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at  scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

Who doesn't love an amusement park in the summer with their kids or grandchildren? BUT – are they safe and are ‘express lanes' fair and in the spirit of our democratic nation? But where did these parks come from in the first place? We send our co-host to an all-expense paid trip to one of America's favorite destinations – a theme park – to investigate. Back in 1955, an entrepreneur named Walt Disney made a crazy investment that everyone on Wall Street advised him not to do. He put almost every dime he had on the line and held his breath. It was an early theme park called, “Disneyland”. Despite early dire projections, Disney's big gamble paid off a 10 thousand times over and so have its many sister parks. Taking Disney's example, hundreds of theme parks, around the world, have now, collectively, become multi-trillion $$$ dollar businesses, 60+ years later. Yet…do dire scandals lie simmering beneath these places of..so-called, family happiness? We welcome back John Hoekstra as our brilliant guest host. Like Peter Sellers in Kubrick's “Dr. Strangelove”, he plays more than one role in our show. A man of many talents! He also composes, preforms and produces most of our music for the pod. You  Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your support for the price of a Starbuck's coffee. Please stay tuned for a brand new episode on the Supreme Court 2023/2024 term with 4 time NYC Super Lawyer David Grover and current co-host, Anuradha. Your next, top beach listen! Everything you want to know about the court in 40 minutes!!! Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Since the 1975 film, “Jaws” broke every box-office record, sharks became America's favorite, summer terror. While Caribbean/Gulf sharks in New England waters were pure fiction 50 years ago…that is not true today. For the last several years, there has been an explosion of unprecedented shark sightings and attacks in North Atlantic waters. Are these predators truly man-eaters trolling our beaches for a human buffet? Or, are they mostly minding their own business and simply following their food sources migration into warming waters. Your hosts drill deep into the real story. In the meantime, avoid the community pool - ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!  Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your support for the price of a Starbuck's coffee. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Big changes from last year in NATHAN'S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST. 16 time Nathan's champion and world record holder in hot dog eating, Joey Chestnut, has been shut out of this year's contest. WHHYYYYY? We bring back our guests from last year and 10+ year judges of this event; Rob From The Upper East Side, and Jason From Long Island; to provide insight into these dramatic changes. A scandal in itself? ESPN's page: https://shorturl.at/ShSgo The fun begins at 10:45 AM ET, July 4. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet. We'd love to have your support for the price of a Starbuck's coffee. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

An ENCORE from 2023. What could be more American than a juicy, delicious hot dog? … what about 76 of them one after another? We fire up the grill on NATHAN'S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST, held annually every July 4th and broadcast on ESPN. Often called the super bowl of competitive eating, this tournament attracts the leading eaters from around the world. But is it really a sport? And are the participants really athletes? Our esteemed guests are two 10+ year judges of this holiday event, Rob From The Upper East Side, and Jason From Long Island, to help us peel back the aluminum foil on the most exciting 10 minutes in all of sports. Double your entertainment! Watch the episode on video: https://youtu.be/gdLubAAe5yA ESPN's page: https://shorturl.at/ShSgo The fun begins at 10:45 AM ET, July 4. You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet. We'd love to have your support for the price of a Starbuck's coffee.

Filmmaker, Roger Corman, died peacefully at the ripe old age of 98, this May.  Known as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", or "The King of Schlock", he was a trailblazer in the world of independent film. Among the hundreds of features directed/produced by Corman, many were ultra-low budget films that later attracted a cult following, such as “The Little Shop of Horrors”  and “Death Race 2000”. Paradoxically, he simultaneously introduced prestige foreign “art” directors to US audiences like: Bergmann, Fellini, Kurasawa, Truffaut, and others. He gave many house hold name directors their first jobs: Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Jonathan Demme, Peter Bogdanovich, Joe Dante, John Sayles, and James Cameron. He also launched actors like: Jack Nicolson, Robert DeNiro, Sylvestor Stallone, Peter Fonda, and many more. We dive deep into a remarkable 54 year career that dramatically shaped the global movie industry more than any other single person. If you wish to reach our regular guest, multi-year NYC Super Lawyer - David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall, free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts. Regular guest, Dylan Cuellar, is a co-host of the popular podcast “Unburied Books” with Kassia Oset, which interviews authors and examines book selections from the New York Review of Books. A teaser to their recent episode on JRR Tolkien's (often forgotten) prequel to the iconic “Lord of The Rings” trilogy, “Silmarillion” is here https://bit.ly/3RGkkar . Published posthumously by JRR's son, “Silmarillion”, describes the origin of the entire Tolkien universe. It also sets the stage for “The Hobbit” and LOR. It provided material for the very popular Amazon LOR TV series, “Rings of Power” (2022). Season 2 of the series will premiere in August 2024. Check out the “Unburied Books” pod to get up to speed on Tolkien and LOR! Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Our recent ‘Return of the Suicide Squad' episode this year was SO popular we decided to share last year's episode. It seems people can't get enough of amateur, mountaineer millionaires risking their lives. HILARIOUS cold open. Each year, thousands of men and women from around the globe flock to the Himalaya and the Karakoram in order to climb the world's tallest mountains. Despite being aware of a fatality rate as high as 29% (depending on the mountain), amateur climbers are willing to hand over $65K-$150K to “professional” guiding services to hopefully get them to the summit and back in one piece. While storms and avalanches at these elevations cannot be controlled, overcrowding can. Human traffic jams leading to the summits of these mountains are directly responsible, or complicit, in causing high rates of death and injury. In, 2023, more people have purchased permits to climb these 14 mountains than in any other year in history…

We give you the exciting conclusion to the ‘cold open' of Part 1. Which members of the Mets Mob will die on the unforgiving slopes of Mount Everest? Will Rob order extra whipped cream on his caramel Macchiato on the summit? Will Leonardo and Bernice finally hook up?....So much to discuss for our passionate fans. Last Spring we did an episode on the scandal of wealthy, amateur climbers that would pay up to $120,000 for professional guides to lead them to top of the highest mountain summits on Earth, like Everest or K-2. This year, regular guests on this pod, the Mets Mob, have decided to forgo their annual, warm Caribbean vacations -- and instead take their Spring Break on the frigid, unforgiving slopes of the highest and most dangerous mountain in the world – MOUNT EVEREST. What could possibly go wrong…?

Last Spring we did an episode on the scandal of wealthy, amateur climbers that would pay up to $120,000 for professional guides to lead them to top of the highest mountain summits on Earth, like Everest or K-2. This year, regular guests on this pod, the METS MOB, have decided to forgo their annual, warm Caribbean vacations -- and instead take their Spring Break on the frigid, unforgiving slopes of the highest and most dangerous mountain in the world – MOUNT EVEREST. What could possibly go wrong…? Enjoy the unedited audio we were able to hack from their ascent communications AND STAY TUNED FOR THE EXCITING CONCLUSION, Part 2 of their climb – In an upcoming post. If you wish to reach Mets Mob member - and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer - David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall, free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com. Founding Mobs leader, Leonardo from Manhattan, has a popular podcast on motorcycle safety called “Arrive Alive”. Available at: www.arrivealivepodcast.com and all your favorite listening platforms. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Ball Park treats for all our listeners! In our continuing celebration of BASEBALL, we are sharing a selection of amazing comedy cold opens on the game that span 2019-2022. These years are critical in baseball history, as they involve the clever Astros hi tech, sign-stealing scandal; the COVID related shutdowns of the game; and the 2022 MLB Players worker's strike. These listener favorites feature amazing performances by the famous ‘Mets Mob', my co-founding co-host, Kassia, and – of course – our feisty artificial intelligence engine, Bernice. YOU'LL LOVE THESE HILARIOUS CLIPS! If you haven't listened to our previous episode with the Mets Mob, forecasting the 2024 season, please scroll down on your phone and enjoy. Both hardened baseball fans and others will be very entertained by their informative and humorous banter. The comedy clips in this episode include: Who Is It? The Astros attempt to throw the 2019 World Series in their favor using high tech sign stealing technology… but the Astros owner is, ah… kinda out of it. Answering Machine – COVID Anxiety Help Line. What you would get if you called MLB during COVID in 2020?. Mission Impossible – Co-host Kassia and her cat are tasked by a top secret government agency to resolve conflicts between MLB owners and players. Opening Day – Kassia and Bernice are in charge of the media booth…but they have no idea of what they are doing?” Love, Death, And Baseball. Our “Twin Peaks” homage! Finally, Leonardo gets to hook up with his long lost love Bernice, our artificial intelligence engine. We Kidnapped The Baseball Commissioner! – The Met's Mob, in an effort to resolve the 2022 strike – kidnap the MLB Baseball Commissioner – hoping to get him to agree to reasonable terms with the players and re-start baseball. For some reason – James Bond intervenes. (Our James Bond is ‘Handsome Rob from Manhattan'. We on the pod believe Handsome Rob is a better Bond than either Danial Craig, Sean Connery, or Pierce Bronson in the role of Bond, but we invite listeners to express their own opinions and thoughts. Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 If you wish to reach Mets Mob member - and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer - David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall, free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com. Founding Mobs leader, Leonardo from Manhattan, has a popular podcast on motorcycle safety called “Arrive Alive”. Available at: www.arrivealivepodcast.com and all your favorite listening platforms. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Recorded merely hours before opening day, we wanted to get our avid fans something before a curated version is available. Honoring a long-standing tradition in this pod, the Mid-Atlantic's scions of professional baseball, THE METS MOB, join us again for an informative and hilarious forecast of the coming MLB season. Fans of the show get to see how the sausage is made – before it is made. These guys keep hosts, Anuradha and Thad, on their toes. STAY TUNED for a fully curated audio version and video version coming soon!

In honor of National Women's History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. In the early 1960's, Ms. Child, on the main stream media front, almost single-handedly, totally blew up every preconception of the role of women in American society (at least middle class women…) by writing a best-selling cooking book and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. BUT, before she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women's advocate – she served as a successful spy for the US during WW2. Do I have your attention now? Anuradha has a food page on Instagram https://bit.ly/3IE3nZp. You'll gain pounds just looking at the delicious pictures! Guest, Dylan Cuellar, has a very popular podcast  of his own https://bit.ly/3IFRwKb, which he creates with his fiancé, Kassia Oset, our popular series co-founder back in 2021 Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 Reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.  

In our follow-up to the Part 1 episode, we examine the men that assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Why did they do it? What made them tick? Why does our human society allow this? Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Replay from 2022. Our Valentine's Day gift to our listeners. Ellie, Bernice and Thad attempt to peek under the skirt of America's most shameful, chronic behavior issue. How did a society founded by religious puritans 400 years ago become so – yuck - pervy?! Is every allegation automatically justified? How do we purge our wicked behavior and thoughts? Can we be redeemed or forgiven? Can we even have an intelligent conversation on this topic -- without erupting into angry shouting? That's what we hope to find out. Thumbnail photo courtesy Parker-Margolin Productions, Inc., Paramount Television,  CBS Television Distribution. If you like us, you can help us grow. We'd sooooo appreciate if you'd share with your friend network! Reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

We mournfully acknowledge the assassinations/birthdays of 3 leaders of international fame, in January and February. They are Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Ghandi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. But this episode is not about these great men – IT'S ABOUT THEIR KILLERS. Why did they do it? What made them tick? Why does our human society allow this? Part 1 focuses on John Wilkes Booth, the assassinator of President Abraham Lincoln. We are joined by ALEXANDER NISBET, a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Department of Defense, who also served 2 tours in the second Iraq War as an investigator. University trained in the art of film/video, Alec has also produced historical documentaries. One of his specialties is the American Civil War. He will open your eyes on the Lincoln assassination! Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

This best-selling book and record-breaking box office movie re-defined the horror genre. But where did the core story come from? It's actually based on a supposedly legitimate case of possession attested to in writing by over 50 witnesses. A Catholic Archbishop granted a rare approval of the ritual's use. As it occurred in the area, “The Washington Post” published a front page, above-the-fold article, on the exorcism back in 1949, weeks after it occurred. Then a student at Georgetown University, future book author/screenwriter/film producer - William Peter Blatty - read the article and was inspired to pen what has become a $$ multi-billion dollar franchise. We re-open the original 1949 case to examine if it has merit, if demonic possession is genuinely possible, or just a manifestation of mental illness. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS / JOYOUS HANNUKAH / MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our listeners. Today we give you deep cuts on holiday comedy favorites from Scandal Sheet. CONTENTS: “Meet The Myth – An Exclusive Interview With Frosty the Snowman”. This features our founding co-host, Kassia. “Macy's Miracle” – Scandal Sheet favorites, the METS MOB, take over Santa'a village at Macy's flagship store on 34th street in Manhattan. “North Pole Confidential”. On Christmas Eve, during COVID, Santa Claus must navigate through a labor strike from his elves and sled team leader, Rudolph the Reindeer, revealed as a drunk/addict. Also features, Kassia. WATCH THE ANIMATED VIDEO version at: https://bit.ly/479J1Rn How much podcast fun can you possibly have during the Holiday season??!! (While traveling or cooking.) Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

3 days before what became their historic flight on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers attempted - what they believed at that moment - WOULD be their first flight. The only problem was…their plane crashed that day. In true Scandal Sheet fashion, we have dug deep to uncover the details of this boggled start and give listeners a dramatic recreation of this rarely mentioned and embarrassing event to the pioneering aviators. Please note. Normally we release the teaser first, and then the full episode later. We've turned that model upside down. But you will find the full episode, released on 12/17, updated with this new open. Kudos to our actor/composer John Hoekstra. Enjoy!

We celebrate the 120th anniversary of the first machine-powered, human-controlled flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur and Orville Wright. While today there is a national park at Kill Devil Hills in the Outer Banks in North Carolina, commemorating the event … official acknowledgement was a long time coming. Despite the thumbnail picture you see here and 5 eye witnesses, for at least 5 years the claim of their first flight was disputed or ignored by government officials, the media, and the public. And at least 6 other parties claimed simultaneously that it was THEY that had the REAL first flight. How come? Was 12/17 actually the first flight? We are joined by our 21 month co-host Ellie for a rare encore appearance in order to get to the bottom of this apparent scandal. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Every elementary school kid in the US and Canada has been the told how 102 English/Dutch illegal immigrants snuck into America in 1620, under the noses of the Native American Border Patrol - with no immigration papers. Once discovered, the illegal aliens – who we today call ‘Pilgrims' - were forced to cut a deal with the ruling tribe(s) and were only allowed to remain in their tiny village, at a great cost to themselves. With our EZ Bake Oven time machine, we have sent our amazing co-host Anuradha back 400 hundred years to the first Thanksgiving celebration. She gets both sides of the story. She interviews Plymouth Colony Governor, William Bradford as well as the Chief of the ruling Wampanoag tribe, Massasoit. Anuradha asks the really tough questions: What was on the table for the first Thanksgiving? No turkey? No mashed potatoes? And, why were the unwelcome European colonists allowed to live? As a BONUS we add a replay of a 2021 piece where Columbus first comes to America – from the native American perspective. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  

This year “SCANDAL SHEET” is over-stuffing your podcast trick or treat bag with full size candy bars (not those tiny “fun size” candies that every kid hates).  We satisfy your ear-sugar addiction with both new stuff and hugely popular replays from the vault. We feature our popular friends from the METS MOB; David, Rob and Leonardo; and introduce them to our new co-host, Anuradha. We also include our entire repertoire company from over 3 years: co-founder and first co-host Kassia, second co-host, Ellie, as well as the amazing talents of Grace Smith, Jill Grover, Lisa Hauptman, and Scott Perry. A potpourri of spooky seasonal fun! CONTENTS: “In Baseball No One Can Hear You Scream”, Part 1 The Mets Mob meet Anuradha and discuss baseball and Halloween in Manhattan “Mets Mob Mutiny”, a pirate story, Parts 1 + 2 Shakespeare's “Macbeth” auditions for witches “In Baseball No One Can Hear You Scream”, Part 2 Note: Entrepreneur, Ted Lerner, is briefly portrayed in a above skit. He was alive and very active during the original recording in 2021. But Mr. Lerner passed away in 2023 at age 97. Mr. Lerner not only brought baseball back to Washington DC, owning the ‘Washington Nationals' team, but was also a leader in redeveloping the DC metro area. His work benefited the lives of countless people in the region.  If you wish to reach Mets Mob member - and multi-year NYC Super Lawyer - David Grover, for personal injury, including auto accidents and slip and fall, free consultations: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com. Founding Mobs leader, Leonardo from Manhattan, has a popular podcast on motorcycle safety called “Arrive Alive”. Available at: www.arrivealivepodcast.com and all your favorite listening platforms. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

One of the top headlines of 2023 has been the meteoric rise of “artificial intelligence” in the public mind. But ‘AI' has actually been around for decades -- both in reality and science fiction. Yet today, free tools such as ChatGPT, Google's Bard, Claude - and many others – have brought AI onto our personal laptops, both in our homes and offices. We ask what are these tools really? AND are they truly intelligent in the same way humans are? Our amazing guest is Alex Cuellar, a graduate student in advanced robotics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to help us sort out actual truth from fiction. EYE POPPING Video on Artificial Intelligence Deep Fakes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S951cdansBI We also WELCOME a new co-host, Anuradha, to the team. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you.

Many people forget that the 9-11 attacks also involved the Pentagon, which for decades, was the largest office building in the world and is still a symbol of US military power since World War 2. My guest, Joe Duffus, has been a frequent guest on this podcast. In 2001, we and several others shared an office in the tallest building in Northern Virginia (only a mile and a half from the Pentagon and just over a narrow river to Washington DC, our nation's capital). Through floor to ceiling picture windows on the 24th floor, we mutually witnessed that morning's attack on the Pentagon, which killed 184 people. Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/wAkTR3K_RZo Joe works on a podcast for the best-selling author, Peter Schweizer: https://apple.co/3r3LiPf Thumbnail photo: North Dakota National Guard, creative commons license 2.0: https://bit.ly/3r78Nqr Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet.

On the 22nd anniversary of the US' greatest foreign attack since Pearl Harbor, we look back. Part 1 focuses on the World Trade Center attacks. Joined by seasoned guests – the New Yorker brothers Jason and Rob (famous for our 7/4 Nathan's Hot Dog episode) – we dive deep into their experiences on the day itself and – then flash forward - what New Yorkers feel about the event today…over 2 decades later. Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/ShaIdj40mCo Part 2 – coming soon - focuses on the second part of the attack – the Pentagon building, just outside Washington DC. Popular past guest, Joe Duffus, joins us for that one. Stay tuned! Thumbnail photo: Cyrill Attius, creative commons license 2.0: https://bit.ly/3r78Nqr Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X (formerly twitter) at @scandal_sheet.

2023 has been a year of record-breaking heat waves, drought-related wild fires, and floods. And new hurricanes are on the way! We haven't had time to cover this year's climatic events directly but we thought it would be a  good idea to replay this episode from last summer about HURRICANE SANDY on her 10th Anniversary. The original description -- While pools, beaches, and outdoor BBQs are memorable elements of the warm solstice, nothing defines summer more than its ferocious, damaging, and deadly storms. We interview an old friend, Rob from the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a founding member of our frequent guests, the Met's Mob. Rob was witness to America's largest and most destructive hurricane on record, as it struck New York City. HURRICANE SANDY in 2012. He tells us his story, that of the larger city … and that of his Mother. This is a replay from September 2023.

The new movie about the ‘Father of the Atom Bomb', “OPPENHEIMER” is a huge critical success and performing far beyond box office expectations. It was released to coincide with some very grim anniversaries, including the 78th anniversary of the destruction of the cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Was dropping these first bombs the only way to end World War II? Why did Oppenheimer and other bomb inventors appear to suddenly switch gears and oppose the development of the much more powerful hydrogen bomb? Our returning guests are two recent residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico, located very close to where the first nuclear bombs were developed and tested. One is our co-founding co-host of this podcast, Kassia. How did years of nuclear testing affect the people of the region? What about today? Kassia gives us a fascinating tour of the Trinity Test site today, where the very first bomb was exploded. Dylan and Kassia's podcast: “UNBURIED BOOKS”: https://apple.co/3JlbgDE / Twitter: @unburiedbooks

On July 26, 2023 a Congressional Oversight Committee held a hearing with 3 WHISTLEBLOWERS, all retired military officers, on the existence of UFOs and what the U.S. government is hiding from us. Recently, what had previously been called UFOs has been rebranded as UAPs, “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena”. We replay our hilarious and informative UFO Episode from last summer. Founding co-host, Kassia, is featured in both the cold open and in the bonus replay. Our music is composed, preformed and produced by the genius John Hoekstra. You Tube https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA  SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792 Thumbnail photos courtesy Wikipedia commons.