Podcasts about George Michael

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EP35 – New Year, Same Old WaffleIt's 2017 and the first When We Waffle of the new year — although absolutely nothing appears to have improved.There's plenty of chat from the team, Kat's Corner returns, and Laurie somehow gets onto George Michael, with a collection of increasingly unlikely stories: seeing him on a bus, a friend apparently spotting him playing the fruit machines at an amusement arcade, and another receiving some unexpected advice from George about where to buy cheaper Crocs. Are any of these stories actually true? We have absolutely no idea.Laurie's grandad inevitably finds his way back into the conversation, there are more ridiculous stories from Terry, Kat and Laurie, and Ray Medallion crops up once again to add his own particular brand of nonsense.It's another episode of conversations going nowhere, stories that probably shouldn't be believed and three people happily waffling their way through the beginning of 2017.These archive episodes are being played here for the first time after being locked away for almost 10 years, carefully remastered and restored by Peters-Fox Ltd. And there's plenty more to come — including brand-new When We Waffle later this year.Hosted by Terry Mynott, Katrina Fox and Laurie Peters.Produced, remastered, edited and published by Peters-Fox Ltd.Follow the show, tell a fellow waffler and come back Tuesday and Friday for another helping of When We Waffle.Instagram: instagram.com/whenwewaffle

Tensions grow between the US and China just weeks ahead of President Xi's visit to the White House. Will this throw a wrench into the upcoming summit? The former director for China and Taiwan affairs joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Sathnam Sanghera, author of a new George Michael biography, "Tonight the Music Seems So Loud"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Michael wrote Careless Whisper, one of the biggest pop songs of our age, in an hour in his childhood bedroom. Alongside his childhood best friend Andrew Ridgeley he founded Wham!, a revolutionary pop group which became one of the defining bands of the 1980s, selling over 30 million records. Yet behind the genius of George Michael was the complex personal story of Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou who grew up in a conservative Greek-Cypriot immigrant family and had a life shaped by shame, addiction, homophobia, tabloid scrutiny and extraordinary creative flair. Ten years on since his tragic death on Christmas Day in 2016, George Michael's cultural legacy is as strong as ever, with his unforgettable hit song Last Christmas still playing on playlists and radio stations every December. In June 2026, Sathnam Sanghera, an award-winning journalist who has long written about immigrant communities in Britain and the legacy of empire, joined us live at Union Chapel to discuss his new book, Tonight the Music Seems So Loud, and to explore the life, music and contradictions of the man behind the legend. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Michael wrote Careless Whisper, one of the biggest pop songs of our age, in an hour in his childhood bedroom. Alongside his childhood best friend Andrew Ridgeley he founded Wham!, a revolutionary pop group which became one of the defining bands of the 1980s, selling over 30 million records. Yet behind the genius of George Michael was the complex personal story of Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou who grew up in a conservative Greek-Cypriot immigrant family and had a life shaped by shame, addiction, homophobia, tabloid scrutiny and extraordinary creative flair. Ten years on since his tragic death on Christmas Day in 2016, George Michael's cultural legacy is as strong as ever, with his unforgettable hit song Last Christmas still playing on playlists and radio stations every December. In June 2026, Sathnam Sanghera, an award-winning journalist who has long written about immigrant communities in Britain and the legacy of empire, joined us live at Union Chapel to discuss his new book, Tonight the Music Seems So Loud, and to explore the life, music and contradictions of the man behind the legend. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was all about the musical duos on Music Monday! Everyone from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper... to Elton John and George Michael! Lisa talks about the unfortunate passing of Hayden Panettiere and the legacy she leaves behind. All of that and more, so listen in.

Jump on in, pop fans, and get ready to fly with us on Part Two of our "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" celebrations. The hoverbike engines are revving and we're picking up our Summer of Spice in July 2001 at Party in The Park with Geri around the release of her dead rockeh single 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster'. We get into the music video and comparisons to Posh's 'Not Such An Innocent Girl' visuals, and all the zesty b-sides. Joel and David also revisit Geri's super camp, first-ever headline concert in Oman. Picture this: Steps, the British troops out in the desert, Union Jack bikinis, Cabaret-version of 'Wannabe'. We wrap 2001 with 'Calling', the George Michael-approved ballad with a stunning artistic music video, and all the stellar TV promo. For the history books, Joel recaps all the fabulous Geri pop culture moments post-album - from a book launch to the infamous "Sex & The City" cameo, to serenading Harrison Ford and George Lucas. There's never a dull moment in Geriwood!Follow Right Back At Ya!https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/https://twitter.com/rightbackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/rightbackpodFollow Joelhttps://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/https://twitter.com/DR_JoelBFollow Davidhttps://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/https://twitter.com/lovelimmyEmail us rightbackpod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Birthday to us!This month we are celebrating our 39th year on airWe hear from Amanda about how the show started and talk about some of our favourite shows over the years. We take a trip down memory lane, playing music from 1987 and talk about what has changed over the 39 years, and hear from friends and supportersMUSIC on todays program was Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles and Faith by George Michael (removed from the podcast due to copyright)To hear the music and announcements, listen LIVE to 3CR on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON Demand (Episode avail for a month after broadcast)

Eric Barrett is a veteran tour manager and music industry professional best known for serving as Jimi Hendrix's road manager during the final years of Hendrix's career, including landmark performances such as Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he has worked behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music, including The Beatles, David Bowie, Madonna, George Michael, Aerosmith, and Lenny Kravitz. Check out his new memoir Experienced: On the Road with Jimi Hendrix and Beyond, out now. IN THE NEWS: Francesca Hong flip-flops on whether she likes Thanksgiving, Xavier Becerra awkwardly ducks reporters after slipping out of a press conference at the state Capitol, a Democratic congressional candidate picks a fight and gets knocked out almost immediately, and James Carville vows to leave the Democratic Party if far-left streamer Hasan Piker becomes one of its leading voices.GET IT ON! FOR MORE WITH ERIC BARRETT:Book: Experienced: On The Road With Jimi Hendrix and BeyondOut NowFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: August 20 - Albuquerque, NMAugust 21 - Albuquerque, NM (2 Shows)August 22 - Tucson, AZThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineBollAndBranch.com/acsoreillyauto.com/adam PodcastOnePluto.tvrosettastone.com/adam The First 48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to be remembered—not loudly, not dramatically—but in a way that quietly refuses to fade?Forget Me Nots is a song by American R&B musician Patrice Rushen, released in 1982 by Elektra Records as the first single from her seventh album, Straight from the HeartThe song is co-written by Rushen with Freddie Washington and Terri McFaddin, and was produced by Rushen. Although it received very little support from the record label, it became successful in the UK, peaking No. 8 on the Singles Chart.The song has been covered directly by several artists, but more significantly has been sampled frequently, including: George Michael in "Fastlove" (1996), and in Will Smith's 1997 hit "Men in Black" from the soundtrack to the film of the same name.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.https://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).

When Boy George released an AI-generated reggae Zionist fight song last month, I was not shocked. That's only because the 1980s queer pop icon and “Karma Chameleon” singer quietly directed his ire at me (ME!) a few months earlier. How did such a legendary countercultural figure resort to… whatever this is? Today, we're telling a bizarre story of fame, crime, geopolitics, and artificial intelligence. A lot of artificial intelligence. George Michael, as the decidedly superior 80s gay pop singer from across the pond, we salute you. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to today's sponsors! Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at https://www.blueland.com/fruity Work smarter, not harder, with Factor meals ready in two minutes at https://www.factormeals.com/fruity50off Watch Caroline on Twitch. Follow Caroline on Twitter. Follow Kat on Instagram. Follow Kat on Bluesky. Find me on Instagram. Find A Bit Fruity on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Sharon kick off the show by recapping this year's Osheaga music festival in Montreal before diving into their 90's Playlist Picks of the Week. Kelly revisits a 1992 favourite from Annie Lennox while Sharon spotlights George Michael with another classic from the same year.   The conversation then turns to "Brand Beckham" as Kelly and Sharon discuss the ongoing family tensions between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, sharing their hopes that the family can eventually reconcile.   They also reflect on Phil Collins' journey to sobriety and why his resilience continues to inspire fans around the world. Plus, Rosie O'Donnell may be returning to "The View" as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebration. The episode also pays tribute to beloved "The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore, who passed away at the age of 80. Kelly and Sharon look back at his career and discuss the lasting impact the iconic television series continues to have on audiences.   Give it your best shot with Kelly's Trivia questions and Sharon takes you back to 1992 with your 90's Rewind. Thanks for listening to 90's NOW!

FUNKY DRUMMER In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we unpack the story behind one of the most influential recordings in modern music: James Brown's Funky Drummer. Recorded in 1969 and released in 1970, the track features Clyde Stubblefield's legendary 20‑second improvised drum break — a groove that went on to be sampled in more than 2,000 songs across hip‑hop, pop, rock, dance, and electronic music. Across two hours, we trace how this single drum loop became hip‑hop's heartbeat, powering tracks by Public Enemy, LL Cool J, and De La Soul, before crossing into pop and rock via artists like George Michael, Fine Young Cannibals and Kylie Minogue. FUNKY DRUMMER PTs 1 & 2 James Brown 1969 IT’S MY BEAT Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce 1986 I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL Eric B. & Rakim 1987 JACK THE RIPPER LL Cool J 1988 WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING Kylie Minogue 1989 I’M NOT THE MAN I USED TO BE Fine Young Cannibals 1989 LIVE TOGETHER Lisa Stansfield 1989 THE MAGIC NUMBER De La Soul 1989 WAITING FOR THAT DAY George Michael 1990 GHETTO HEAVEN The Family Stand 1990 FIGHT THE POWER Public Enemy 1990 The post TTBA Replay 31JUL2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

We already reviewed the big movie of the week, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," earlier this week. But other movies exist in the world, so you get Arthouse Tuesday on a Friday. Here's what we discussed on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day: I WANT YOUR SEX. Between this and the Wham! in China documentary, it's an accidental George Michael theme week, but we're not complaining. Olivia Wilde stars as a caustic and quick-witted dom to Cooper Hoffman's eager and besotted sub. The latest from veteran queer filmmaker Gregg Araki takes place in the heightened world of LA's contemporary art scene. This movie is a hoot. In theaters. SHEEP IN THE BOX. A rare miss from Japanese writer-director Hirokazu Kore-eda. His film explores some familiar themes about creating a family in unexpected ways, but does so in languid, superficial fashion. A couple in the near future brings a synthetic boy into their home to replace the 7-year-old son they lost. Sounds like a moving premise, but this never grabbed us. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Another extra-long segment because there was so much to discuss, including the huge Thursday box office for "Spider-Man," news out of Comic-Con, Disney canceling "Wonder Man," and the tragic death os Glen Hansard. Join us on Fridays at Noon Pacific. Thanks for starting your weekend with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

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Good morning, If you're feeling in need of a little nostalgia for the 1980s, then the film, Wham! 10 Days in China that opened in cinemas this week might be just the thing. It's a documentary about the 10 day tour of China that Wham!, featuring George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, made in 1985. They were the first pop act to visit the Communist country and it was devised by their manager as a way of garnering publicity for Wham!. In that it was ultimately successful. But as the documentary shows, there were other more profound consequences too from this encounter between cultures. In an interview this week Andrew Ridgeley talked about a behind-the-scenes clash between band members about China. He recalled that backing singer, Shirlie Kemp, was unhappy. At the time she told the music press that the tour was unfair to the Chinese because it threw a spotlight on freedoms they didn't have. But for Ridgeley, it showed the Chinese that Western values were about freedom and a chance to fulfil dreams and aspirations. The Chinese agreed to let Wham! Into the country as evidence that it was opening up but the concerts were tightly policed. They have taken a similar approach to Christianity, creating an official Protestant and an official Catholic church, both regulated by the Government. Even then they view Christianity with great suspicion. When I visited official churches a few years ago, for example, my group was followed by government officials everywhere. Other Christian churches do exist, though they operate underground. And like those who follow other religions in China, their members face abuse and constant harassment. Part of the tension over Christianity is that even though there is evidence that Christianity first arrived in China around 625 in the Christian era, and today there are at least 44 million Christians, probably more, Chinese officials see Christianity as Western and alien to their culture. But Christianity does not belong to one nation or one continent; God does not have a passport identifying his nationality. It is as much for the Chinese as it is for anyone else. It offers dreams and aspirations, as Andrew Ridgeley said of music. But it needs a place to start. Four years after the Wham! tour, one of those who attended a show at the Beijing Workers' Gymnasium, Cui Juan wrote a song Nothing To My Name, that became an anthem for student protesters at Tiananmen Square. What begins as a small lifting of the curtain to another world, can be a route to calling for far greater change. It may well cause some initial frustration, as Shirlie from Wham! feared, but it can lead to seeking something, whether music or faith that offers meaning, sometimes triggering a desire for liberty. It's a chink of light in the darkness.

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You tell us the differences between being alone and being lonely. Sam gives Jodi her official employee evaluation, and it gets awkward around technology. Plus Sam's oldest son Sammy pops in to spill on their father-son trip, and Jodi shares a viral pick-me-up about a fender bender that ended in a hug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you more tunes from the decade of decadence with these artists: Musical Youth, Psychedelic Furs, Fixx, Untouchables, The Smiths, Sheena Easton, Fashion, Billy Ocean, Chrissie Hynde, Quarterflash, David Bowie featuring Mick Jagger, George Michael, Icehouse, Marshall Crenshaw, and finishing up with The Police.

This week, on "Naked Lunch," we explore the Soul in the Machine as we bring together two distinguished musical greats who each in their own way made David love The Eighties a lot more -- and who are both out there still turning on synthesizers and audiences here in 2027. They discuss Howard curating his current "Things Can Only Get Better Tour" featuring Wang Chung, English Beat and Modern English, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' acclaimed "Nothing But Hits" Las Vegas residency at Volaire inside the Venetian. Join us for great stories about Stevie Wonder, George Michael, Ringo Starr and more and some deep musical conversation. For more on Howard's tour and upcoming 2027 album, "Global Citizen," go to http://www.howardjones.com. To get tickets to see Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' Vegas residency, click here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Sharon kick off the show by chatting about Kelly's experience seeing the WNBA's Toronto Tempo play in Montreal, where the team helped set an impressive attendance record before diving into the 90's Playlist Picks of the Week. Kelly revisits a classic TLC hit from 1994 while Sharon spotlights Meshell Ndegeocello and Chaka Khan from 1996.   The conversation turns to Paris Jackson and her ongoing legal battle involving Michael Jackson's estate. Kelly and Sharon discuss why Paris is challenging the current management of the estate, including concerns over the reported compensation paid to executors John Branca and John McClain over the years. They also celebrate Meshell Ndegeocello's upcoming album, "Synonym," featuring collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Lianne La Havas and Cynthia Erivo, including a new version of George Michael and Aretha Franklin's classic "I Knew You Were Waiting".   Plus, Shakira reaches another major career milestone as Kelly and Sharon discuss her memorable FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show performance alongside Burna Boy.   Give it your best shot with Kelly's Trivia questions as Sharon celebrates going 2-for-2 before taking you back to 1990 with your 90's Rewind. Thanks for listening to 90's NOW!

It's the good ship Fi and Eve steering you to the end of the week, but Jane should be back on Monday. Fi and Eve muse over big-bummed man knickers, frozen shoulders, (more) urinals, and the many joys of silent discos - both professional and amateur. Plus, Sathnam Sanghera discusses his new book 'Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: The Meaning of George Michael'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our book club pick is a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey y'all, today I'm reviewing George Michael's “Faith” album. Let's see if George's first solo album is a Bop or a flop!

In the Haute Seat, our unforgettable conversation with Katie Ginella delivers everything Bravo fans could ask for: shocking Housewives revelations, celebrity encounters, fashion critiques, and some of the funniest moments we've had in the studio. We kick things off diving into Katie's obsession with RuPaul and the impact that RuPaul's Drag Race has had on generations of people who simply wanted to feel accepted. We swap stories about attending the very first RuPaul's Drag Race premiere party, where RuPaul himself was hilariously denied entry because he wasn't in drag and had forgotten his ID. From Lady Bunny to backstage moments at Drag Race, Katie gushes over the icon who changed the world for millions. Naturally, the conversation spirals into pop culture, with Madonna's legendary habit of showing up hours late to concerts, George Michael becoming Katie's nine-year-old son's newest obsession, and Katie sharing details about her new podcast, Bravo's Most Wanted, which she launched after initially developing a different show with Monica Garcia from Salt Lake City before teaming up with Jamie Rice. We also reveal that years before Modern Family, Bravo passed on our own pilot, Designer Family, because executives didn't believe audiences were ready to watch two gay men raising a teenage daughter in Beverly Hills. Looking back now, it feels unbelievable. Katie gets candid about how reality television affected her children, revealing that her daughter received death threats after being targeted online and that filming RHOC took an emotional toll on the entire family. We also get the inside scoop on Kylie auditioning for Love Island and whether Katie's kids would ever join a “Next Gen OC.” Then comes one of the biggest bombshells of the episode: we reveal that we were among the very first people to witness the beginnings of Scandoval while filming Scheana Shay's wedding in Cancun. We recount seeing Tom Schwartz kiss Raquel Leviss on camera before later spotting Tom Sandoval kissing her off camera—long before the scandal exploded across the Bravo universe. Katie is left absolutely stunned by the story. The Housewives tea continues as Katie opens up about her biggest regrets from Orange County, admitting that she wishes she had stood up for herself more instead of trying to keep the peace. She addresses misconceptions that she is a liar, talks about the difference between “show friends” and “real friends,” and explains why she believes much of modern reality television has become performative. The mood shifts when SnowWhite90210 finally returns from the groomer and instantly steals the spotlight. Between puppy talk, frozen dog sperm, and plans for Mochi's future puppies, things take a hilariously unexpected turn. Katie also opens up about one of the most emotional chapters of her life: being adopted from Korea as a baby. She shares her complicated feelings about eventually meeting her birth mother, revealing that she simply wants to thank the woman who gave her a chance at the life she has today. We discuss identity, belonging, and the deep love Katie found with her husband Matt after surviving an allegedly abusive first marriage. As we head into Runway Rundown, Katie weighs in on the latest RHOC cast photos, revealing her favorite looks from Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge, and Vicki Gunvalson while hilariously critiquing the gowns worn by Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jen Pedranti, and newcomer Carmella GarciaPol' gives his expert couture opinions, breaking down why quality and custom tailoring matter at every age. Throughout the episode, Katie remains refreshingly honest about the realities of Housewives fame, the friendships she misses, the betrayals she still struggles with, and whether she would ever return to RHOC. Between RuPaul, Madonna, Ariana Madix, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss, Sutton Stracke, Vicki Gunvalson, and SnowWhite90210, the Haute Seat is packed with unforgettable moments and enough Bravo tea to keep fans talking until her Armenian coffee reading. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become a paid channel member of YMH to get Your Mom's House episodes one day early and AD-FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIgiXwJck_Pb5Nj-wIrsqg/join SPONSORS: -Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://www.wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. -Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code YMH at https://BlueChew.com -Go to https://helixsleep.com/ymh for 27% Off Sitewide — Exclusive for listeners of Your Mom's House. -Start your free trial at https://SHOPIFY.COM/ymh On this week's episode, Main Mommy Christina P holds down the fart with stand-up comic Dave Landau. He's the perfect co-captain to match our dark and twisted-ness, starting with a shared love of David Lynch. After a brief interruption of a staff member (male) in short shorts, Dave recounts his trippy days totaling in approx. 400 hits. Kids these days will never understand. Christina introduces Dave to some Cool Guys and Gals including, but not limited to, a CPAP monster, a pirate, and a guy that looks eerily similar to Robin Williams in Toys. Wrapping up the episode with Christina's TikTok Curations, Dave and Christina take a few detours into closeted celebrities (shout out George Michael) and hidden toilet cams. Your Mom's House Ep. 868 https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinap.com/https://store.ymhstudios.comhttps://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:16 - Short Shorts 00:09:48 - Opening Clip 00:15:42 - Trippy Dave 00:27:15 - Kids These Days are Screwed 00:34:51 - CPAP 00:42:04 - Pazsitzky Effects 00:45:29 - Closeted Celebs 00:55:31 - Christina's Curations 01:06:09 - Worst Cigs 01:14:08 - Hidden Toilet Cams 01:22:27 - Closing Song: Cool Girls Club By Versace Kolache Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've covered a lot of PRETENDers on this show. But the guy in this one might take the prize. Carlos Henrique Raposo, better known as Kaiser, fooled the entire professional soccer world in Brazil for 26 years. He signed with more than 30 clubs. He partied with George Michael. He got protected by Rio's most dangerous crime boss. He once punched a fan in the face rather than actually step on the field. And through all of it, he barely played a single real game. This week we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations: an interview with Louis Myles, director of the 2015 documentary "Kaiser! The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football." Myles and his team spent 18 months in Rio chasing down the truth, or something close to it, behind Brazil's greatest football legend who never actually played football. Watch the documentary: "Kaiser! The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football" (2015) is streaming on Amazon Prime. Also from Louis Myles: "Mighty Penguins," following the Brentford Penguins, a football team made up of players with Down syndrome, as they prepare to serve as guard of honour at a Premier League match. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 and is currently on the festival circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Hank's 92nd birthday show and he doesn't sound a day over 70! Hank decides to spread the "love" this week, playing all love related songs on his new mixer this week. Included: Kerry Lasch; The Flower Kings; Jewels & The Polar Bears; George Michael and Queen; Jason Molina; Ten Years After; The Captain & Tennille (shhhh... don't tell Hank!)

Not us entering a flow state discussing memes! Today, from a purely academic and scholarly angle, we will talk about memes. How they affect society, how they've changed over the years, and most importantly: how they incorporate music. Some memes use a line from a song as a punchline, some songs generate viral dance trends or endless parodies. Sometimes the song itself is the meme of it all!Swapping songs from our 4 song playlists, we'll talk about the moment each songs represent. We separate the peak from the ahh and mog the music podcast game. Along the way we'll touch on Drake (pause), Travis Scott, PSY, rage comics, and Lil B (yessssssss). Needless to say ts podcast will hit different, lowkenuinely.Danny's Playlist: Spotify - YouTube - Apple MusicJulius's Playlist: Spotify - YouTube - Apple MusicSend us a text message!You can follow us here:InstagramTwitterTiktokCheck out our preview episodes to stay caught up with what we're listening to!Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Email is thegmspod at gmailSubscribe, you have no choice! Leave us a rating and review (optional)!Thanks for listening!

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about a bad marriage, an affair, an old college friend with a collection of strange home movies, and the 1989 film ‘Sex, Lies and Videotape.’ Plus the mighty Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by The Knickerbockers, George Michael, Radiohead, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy is caught off guard by a post boner... we have to give a trigger warning to any spastic giraffes... Then there's a fair bit of chat about George Michael, Kiss, dead flies, Anderson .Paak, Kerry Ellis, and Otto Virtanen. Oh my...In the midst of all this, we manage to find our way to the last song on Side A of Queen's magnificent 1974 album, Sheer Heart Attack as we discuss a Brian May rocker titled "Now I'm Here". You may have heard of it!If Kev were to title this episode, I'd probably call it “Now I'm Here”, or possibly, “Now I'm There”.NOTE: Skip forward to 30:16 if wanna get straight into the manifestations and wheel spin.The music at the end of the episode is the seismically heavy "Subletter" from the Randy Woods Band debut album. It's another one of Kev's favourite Randy tunes. You can and should go find it out here: https://youtu.be/GQhWu2bBL0UIf you want to get involved in the Kofi Klub, head over to our Ko-Fi page (linked below) and let us know which song you want us to add to the wheel! We also have a private channel in our Discord community for donors.Follow & Listenhttps://bio.site/seasidepodreviewCheck out Kev's other podcastsThe Tom Petty Project & The Ultimate Catalogue ClashCheck out Randy's music here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neoborn Caveman returns with reflections from The Book of Joy on joy requiring vulnerability and the gap between empty optimism and honest hope, then takes direct aim at the weakness of regimes that attack women or children, citing Iran's sentencing of singer Parastu Ahmadi to 74 lashes. He calls out the stupidity of blanket generalizations, including a Florida tattoo shop refusing all military and veterans while branding them war criminals, highlights George Michael's secret giving of millions without fanfare as real activism, and contrasts constant digital and industrial noise eroding our ability to heal with the need for real connection and actually focusing on joy — while noting, with typical NC bite, that his show is at least cheaper than the government if you're only getting nothing anyway.Music guests: pMad, Inoxidables, Van HechterKey TakeawaysJoy is the only core positive emotion and requires vulnerability.Oppressors who attack women or children reveal their own weakness.Blanket generalizations against entire groups like the military are stupid and performative.True good is done quietly without seeking attention or credit.Constant digital and industrial noise damages our capacity to heal ourselves.Real in-person connection and silence beat social media and noise.Suffering can lead to growth and deeper joy.We deserve joy and are not selfish for claiming it.Sound Bites"For joy, by the way, we have to be vulnerable. Being vulnerable in this world is suicide.""They attack women or children. ... all oppressors are weak who attack women, children or any innocent.""If you are saying that women can't have freedom, then you don't belong to humanity.""Go to a hall and ask some help to pull your head out of your ass.""He secretly gave away millions and millions and millions throughout his career and even after his death.""This is the good activism. ... you act and you shut the front door.""The noise is killing us. Literally it's murdering our brain and it destroys our capacity to heal our own cells.""Even the bad things can lead to good things. Suffering can lead to good things.""You are amazing. You are special, you are one of a kind, you are unique, and you deserve to be happy, joyful."Support the show and join the free tea house conversation at patreon.com/theneoborncavemanshow.Humanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host. Free speech marinated in comedy. Supporting Purple Rabbits. Viva los Conejos Morados.Keywords: Book of Joy, vulnerability hope, Iran lashes Parastu Ahmadi, oppressors weakness, Florida tattoo shop war criminals, George Michael secret charity, digital noise healing damage, real connection silence nature, pro-humanityHumanity centered satirical takes on the world & news + music - with a marble mouthed host.Free speech marinated in comedy.Supporting Purple Rabbits.Viva los Conejos Morados. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When reading up about pro wrestlers and their lifestyle choices, you might come across the phrase "personal demons." It's a euphemism for drug and alcohol problems, which sadly are a common occurrence when you look at wrestling and its history of premature deaths. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Cola the Lodger exorcise some personal demons by playing songs about drugs and alcohol, whether they're positive, neutral, or negative about the substances. Artists played include Primus, Hank Williams III, The Pharcyde, KRS-One, George Michael, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Kyuss, Melle Mel, and many more. This episode is definitely not passing a drug test.Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrewAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dive deeper into our world + tour ticket presales at https://weirdertogether.substack.comBen's back from 60 shows around Australia (and avoided all crocodiles). Ione has been nursing a six-foot baby. And we have a lot to catch up on.This week: Olivia Rodrigo just announced Daisy Chain Fields — an all-female festival with Bikini Kill, Stevie Nicks, Mitski, Chappell Roan, Karen O, and more — and we get into why it matters, what Lilith Fair got right and wrong, and why the 90s community ethos feels more radical than ever in 2026.Also: it's the 40th anniversary of Wham! breaking up, and Ione has a memory involving a gay music promoter on her childhood street, early vinyl promos, and George Michael not yet being out. Plus: why Hal Hartley is the most underrated director of the American indie film era, the troll who called Ben a "soy boy," and Ione's lifelong crush on a boy who wrestled a crocodile.

Digging deep in the icebox of news to choose the following lightly chilled refreshments … … 500 Miles, Wonderwall, Yes Sir I Can Boogie(?): what does it take to be a football anthem? … Gorillaz brilliant reinvention of the “guest appearance” … Jerry Dammers' father was the Dean of Bristol Cathedral? Siouxsie's dad milked venom from snakes? … Rod Stewart's “laryngitis”- aka being on a private jet to watch Scotland play in Boston! … how they're celebrating Syd Barrett's 80th … the godawfullest album title in the entire history of popular music … England 2 Colombia 0: Kirsty MacColl's immaculate sense of melancholy … Faux Fighters, Proxy Music, By Jovi: tribute bands aren't lesser versions of the band you like but great versions of the songs you like … the worst Boz Scaggs gig followed by the best … teen fizz to chin-stroking introspection: the link between George Michael and the Beach Boys … “Londoners like to feel they're impossible to impress” … plus 500 Hartlepool fans dressed as Smurfs and birthday guest Blaine Allan.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digging deep in the icebox of news to choose the following lightly chilled refreshments … … 500 Miles, Wonderwall, Yes Sir I Can Boogie(?): what does it take to be a football anthem? … Gorillaz brilliant reinvention of the “guest appearance” … Jerry Dammers' father was the Dean of Bristol Cathedral? Siouxsie's dad milked venom from snakes? … Rod Stewart's “laryngitis”- aka being on a private jet to watch Scotland play in Boston! … how they're celebrating Syd Barrett's 80th … the godawfullest album title in the entire history of popular music … England 2 Colombia 0: Kirsty MacColl's immaculate sense of melancholy … Faux Fighters, Proxy Music, By Jovi: tribute bands aren't lesser versions of the band you like but great versions of the songs you like … the worst Boz Scaggs gig followed by the best … teen fizz to chin-stroking introspection: the link between George Michael and the Beach Boys … “Londoners like to feel they're impossible to impress” … plus 500 Hartlepool fans dressed as Smurfs and birthday guest Blaine Allan.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digging deep in the icebox of news to choose the following lightly chilled refreshments … … 500 Miles, Wonderwall, Yes Sir I Can Boogie(?): what does it take to be a football anthem? … Gorillaz brilliant reinvention of the “guest appearance” … Jerry Dammers' father was the Dean of Bristol Cathedral? Siouxsie's dad milked venom from snakes? … Rod Stewart's “laryngitis”- aka being on a private jet to watch Scotland play in Boston! … how they're celebrating Syd Barrett's 80th … the godawfullest album title in the entire history of popular music … England 2 Colombia 0: Kirsty MacColl's immaculate sense of melancholy … Faux Fighters, Proxy Music, By Jovi: tribute bands aren't lesser versions of the band you like but great versions of the songs you like … the worst Boz Scaggs gig followed by the best … teen fizz to chin-stroking introspection: the link between George Michael and the Beach Boys … “Londoners like to feel they're impossible to impress” … plus 500 Hartlepool fans dressed as Smurfs and birthday guest Blaine Allan.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Adrian Chiles on this week's programme is Professor of social history, a writer with a first class degree from Cambridge and a TV legend with a masters from Oxford.Ruby Wax is as well known now for her work in mental health, but she's been looking back at some of her biggest interviews to see what she can learn about herself as well as her subjects.Professor Carl Chinn is a social historian, proud son of Birmingham and great grandson of a Peaky Blinder.Sathnam Sanghera's written novels, an acclaimed memoir, acclaimed histories of the British Empire. Now he's exploring the meaning of one of his heroes - George Michael. Plus the Inheritance Tracks of the broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Imy Harper Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyIf you have been affected by any of the details discussed in today's programme you can find information for help and support in the UK at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Kate's an old pal of ours from Word magazine who writes scintillating columns and profiles for the New Statesman and Observer. We loved her book ‘Men Of A Certain Age: My Encounters With Rock Royalty' – just out in paperback! – where she relives her meetings with a variety of legends, eccentrics and old lags whose music she finds particularly compelling and wonders what they all have in common. This typically funny and colourful conversation stops off at … … the attractive fallibility of rock stars past their peak … a lifetime's devotion to Paul Simon … “Olivia Dean is the Carole King of her generation” … the ridiculous expectations we heap on musicians' creativity … why Arts Criticism is under threat … when the first record you buy (aged five) is the Chicken Song … “One-Hit Wonders have achieved infinitely more than most of us” … Ray Davies and his “eternal sense of apartness” … why George Michael is under-appreciated and the time he found someone living under his floorboards … the days when Jeff Beck modelled PVC jackets for Rave … the genius of Pat Metheny's Orchestrion … and the new acts who'll still be huge in ten years' time. Order copies of ‘Men Of A Certain Age' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Men-Certain-Age-Encounters-Royalty/dp/1788705645Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate's an old pal of ours from Word magazine who writes scintillating columns and profiles for the New Statesman and Observer. We loved her book ‘Men Of A Certain Age: My Encounters With Rock Royalty' – just out in paperback! – where she relives her meetings with a variety of legends, eccentrics and old lags whose music she finds particularly compelling and wonders what they all have in common. This typically funny and colourful conversation stops off at … … the attractive fallibility of rock stars past their peak … a lifetime's devotion to Paul Simon … “Olivia Dean is the Carole King of her generation” … the ridiculous expectations we heap on musicians' creativity … why Arts Criticism is under threat … when the first record you buy (aged five) is the Chicken Song … “One-Hit Wonders have achieved infinitely more than most of us” … Ray Davies and his “eternal sense of apartness” … why George Michael is under-appreciated and the time he found someone living under his floorboards … the days when Jeff Beck modelled PVC jackets for Rave … the genius of Pat Metheny's Orchestrion … and the new acts who'll still be huge in ten years' time. Order copies of ‘Men Of A Certain Age' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Men-Certain-Age-Encounters-Royalty/dp/1788705645Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poet, Director and Artist Thee Rose talk about his short film "Artifice" about where the inspiration came from post pandemic and how he uses his poetry to narrate the film. "Artifice" is based on identity and labels that the artist has dealt with... Attending Newfest helped Thee realize he had a voice and a story to tell How poetry and spoken word are the forefront for them Discussion on where we are now and where are we from and how they can be conflicting... The film is meant to sit with the audience to confront their own issues with identity and more... "Artifice" will screen at Frameline's Trans New Weird Shorts on June 22 Frameline.org  Follow Thee Rose on IG @starveligmoon Hot Topic: Harvey Guillén on 'letting you in' versus 'coming out'...plus George Michael older tweet that has gone viral now Hot Topic: Why some gay bars in the Castro in SF have TSA-face like scanners.... Hot Topic: Mt. Sinai accused of sharing trans records... Advice: My boyfriend and I opened up our relationship and now he's sleeping with a woman... Thirst Trap: which adult performer took the hottest shot this week? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles: https://substack.com/@tagspodcast Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Follow Teddy on IG: @teddyalexis Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

George Michael managed to be both enigmatic and to share some of the most personal details about his life but superfan Sathnam Sanghera has looked a little closer to really appreciate the artistry and importance of one of pop's most enduring voices. We spoke with him about being a control freak, a defining era for music and why that voice is still so special to listen to.

On what would have been her 100th birthday, we look at the enduring popularity of Marilyn Monroe, with film journalist and fan Kim Morgan and reviewer Angie Errigo Sathnam Sanghera talks about the meaning of George Michael.Jazz legend and saxophonist Courtney Pine talks about his career, forty years after his seminal debut album Journey to the Urge Within.And poet Joelle Taylor, author of Maryville and TS Eliot Prize-winning collection C+nto & Othered Poems, pays tribute to writer and activist Maureen Duffy - one of the first publicly "out" lesbian women, who has died aged 92.Presenter: Samira Ahmed

Pressures of migrant parents, the shackles of family expectation, and the urge to reinvent yourself in 90s Britain - all themes that connect writer Sathnam Sanghera with George Michael. Growing up in Wolverhampton as the son of Sikh immigrants, Sanghera was a teenage Wham obsessive, later finding unexpected parallels with the pop star's life, and his own.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryRead by: Sathnam Sanghera, contributor, The Times.Producer: Dave Creasey.Further reading: Sathnam Sanghera: how George Michael changed my lifeWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comClips: BBC, CNN, ITV. Faith - George Michael.Photo: Robert Wilson for the Times magazine.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music critic Barry Walters joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and Christian Barter to discuss his new book, Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969-2000. Walters talks about how he chose the artists that he includes in his book and explains how musicians like David Bowie, Lou Reed, Grace Jones, and Sylvester saved his life. He explores how social repression shaped and complicated work from LGBTQ bands, how queer acts like Queen were pigeonholed by music critics, and how mainstream groups like Nirvana spoke to the LGBTQ experience. He talks about his personal connection to Madonna's work and reads from Mighty Real.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by Christian Barter and Whitney Terrell.Barry WaltersMighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music 1969-2000“George Michael's ‘Father Figure': When Love Meets Crime”|Billboard, Oct. 26, 2017“Madonna's ‘Erotica,' ‘Sex': Why Musical Masterpiece, Defiant Book Still Matter”| Rolling Stone, Oct. 19, 2017“As Much As I Can, As Black As I Am: The Queer History of Grace Jones”|Pitchfork, August 25, 2015“Sylvester: Staying Alive”|The Village Voice, Nov. 8, 1988OthersCity Boy: My Life in New York During the 1960s and '70s by Edmund WhiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis is joined by renowned British photographer Brian Aris to discuss his new book Celebrating George: Three Decades which showcases the many photographs Brian took of George Michael throughout his career. Brian talks about the first time he shot George, as part of Wham, at the end of a day that included earlier shoots with Billy Joel and Mick Jagger. He also talks about why George was one of his favorite subjects to shoot, the love he feels from the "George Michael Lovelies" who attend his book events and the intentionality that George brought to all his photo sessions. Other topics include: shooting the group photo at Band Aid, how Debbie Harry changed the trajectory of his career, where he likes to stand when he's shooting concert shots, the American rocker who defaced his favorite backdrop and his earliest memories of photography.

Taylor Swift just gave us one of her boldest tracks yet, and we're breaking down every layered lyric, shocking moment, and hidden meaning in “Father Figure.” From the jaw-dropping first listen to the deeper themes of power, control, and betrayal, we unpack how this track connects to Taylor's real-life masters battle, her fight for ownership, and the industry dynamics she's been calling out for years.  We dive into the George Michael interpolation, the symbolism behind “brown liquor,” and why this song feels like a cinematic mafia story meets music industry revenge. Plus, we explore Taylor's surprising inspiration from Succession, the dual perspectives between mentor and protégé, and the chilling moment where the power dynamic flips. Who is the “father figure” really about—and when does Taylor take control? In this episode, we cover: The meaning behind the lyric change in the explicit and clean version Taylor's smartest lyrical metaphors and industry commentary The real-life parallels to Scott Borchetta and her masters fight The moment the protégé becomes the power player This is Taylor Swift at her sharpest, boldest, and most unapologetic—and we're unpacking it all. This is a paid advertisement from BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/TAYLORSWIFTFAN. Stay Connected with 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Join the conversation in our exclusive Lobster Lounge: station.page/13 Contact the Podcast Voicemail: (689) 214-1313 Email: the13podcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the13podcast TikTok: @the13podcast Twitter/X: @the13TSpodcast YouTube: 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast Follow the Hosts Ana – @anaszabo13 Lacey – @laceygee13 Amy – @amysnichols Nick – @heynickadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmanuel has a new show out, Big Lives, and we're excited to share a preview of it! Alongside acclaimed journalist Kai Wright, Emmanuel digs into the BBC archive to examine the sensational stories, messy feelings, and enlightening questions surrounding the icons who have shaped our culture. From musical trailblazers like David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner to stars of the screen like Richard Pryor, Meg Ryan and Jane Fonda, Emmanuel and Kai see these icons in a new light and learn how each legend set the stage for our contemporary cultural landscape. In this preview, they unspool the emotional arc behind George Michael, from teen heartthrob to grieving partner to gay icon. If you like what you hear, find Big Lives wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices