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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss the worst response issued by the White House to a reporter's question, some good news about The Washington Post, and issues at Indiana University's student newspaper (00:35). The two then dig into their NBA mega-preview! They talk about the return of ‘NBA on NBC Sports,' including Mike Tirico's return to calling NBA games and the network's new broadcast format, "On the Bench," (20:00). They also get into why it's exciting that Dirk Nowitzki is making his debut as an analyst with Amazon and that Ian Eagle finally became a no. 1 play-by-play announcer (25:34). To wrap the preview, Bryan and David wonder how ‘Inside the NBA' will translate to ESPN and whether the network can finally develop a no. 1 announce team (31:44). They then dig into the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week before diving into some favorite NFL clichés (35:45). The two close with David's guess for this week's Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk on how catching works and the Canari charms in Pokémon Legends Z-A. Talk about the first Mega fight, but no new Mega Pokémon spoilers in this episode. Steve and Austin talk about collecting the purple screws and start diving into the opening story of this game. AUSTIN (GLOWL) LINKShttps://www.twitch.tv/glowlhttps://bsky.app/profile/glowl.bsky.socialhttps://beacons.ai/glowlLINKS

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For decades, persistent rumors have swirled suggesting that Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell's relationship may have been more intimate than either has publicly admitted. Those close to the royal household — including former protection officer Paul Page — have claimed Maxwell enjoyed unprecedented access to Buckingham Palace, reportedly visiting so often that staff assumed she and Andrew were romantically involved. Social insiders described a dynamic of “flirtation and familiarity” between the two, with Maxwell allegedly referring to the Duke as her “old friend” and occasionally boasting about their closeness. Several journalists and biographers have speculated that the pair shared a brief affair in the late 1990s or early 2000s, with some suggesting she acted as both confidante and potential romantic partner.While both have consistently denied any sexual relationship, the rumors remain deeply embedded in the broader Epstein scandal, fueled by photos, travel records, and the sheer frequency of their public appearances together. Maxwell was seen alongside Andrew at multiple social events, private dinners, and high-society gatherings from New York to London, and she was known to personally introduce him to Epstein's social circle. Even after Epstein's first conviction in 2008, reports indicate that Andrew continued corresponding with Maxwell — something critics interpret as evidence of a bond far deeper than friendship. Whether romantic or simply co-dependent, their connection has become one of the most scrutinized and damaging aspects of Andrew's public downfall.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Paul Page served as one of Prince Andrew's royal protection officers within the Metropolitan Police's elite Royal Protection Command from 1998 to 2004. During that period, he claimed to have witnessed troubling behavior by the Duke of York and unusually lax security surrounding Andrew's associates—particularly Ghislaine Maxwell, who Page said came and went from Buckingham Palace “at will” and without being logged, something unheard of for any non-royal visitor. Page also described the prince's domineering and erratic temper toward staff, alleging he frequently berated officers and demanded obsessive control over trivial matters, such as the precise placement of teddy bears on his bed. His later public statements painted a portrait of a man entitled, abrasive, and completely out of touch with normal standards of conduct or decency.Their relationship eventually soured when Page was later convicted of fraud in 2009, though his prior service gave his subsequent revelations about Andrew's behavior a unique level of access and credibility. In interviews and documentaries, Page said he had initially admired Andrew but grew disgusted by his arrogance, his treatment of staff, and his relationships with controversial figures like Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Page's firsthand accounts have since been widely cited in media reports scrutinizing Andrew's private life, offering rare insight from inside the royal bubble and underscoring the culture of impunity that surrounded him for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

During his time as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011, Prince Andrew developed several controversial connections in Libya that would later haunt his public image. Among them was his reported friendship with Tarek Kaituni, a convicted Libyan gun smuggler with ties to the Gaddafi regime. Kaituni allegedly acted as a middleman who facilitated introductions between Andrew and other Libyan figures, including members of Muammar Gaddafi's inner circle. Multiple outlets have reported that Kaituni boasted of arranging meetings between Andrew and Gaddafi himself, raising questions about the prince's judgment and whether his official role was used to court unsavory foreign contacts. The scrutiny deepened when reports surfaced of a £1 million payment connected to a Libyan-linked network that allegedly benefited Andrew, involving banker Selman Turk and intermediaries once associated with Kaituni.Prince Andrew's name was once again dragged into scandal when reports surfaced linking him to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, businessman Yang Tengbo — also known by the codename “H6.” British security officials alleged that Yang used his relationship with the Duke of York to gain influence and access within elite circles, including royal events and private meetings at Buckingham Palace. Investigators later determined Yang was involved in covert activities on behalf of the Chinese government and banned him from the United Kingdom on national security grounds. While Andrew's representatives claimed he ended all contact after the allegations surfaced, documents and testimonies suggested their connection ran deeper, including multiple meetings tied to trade and investment discussions during Andrew's tenure as the U.K.'s Special Representative for International Trade.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Judge Alison Nathan's management of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial unsealing process revealed the stark contradictions at the heart of the U.S. judicial system's approach to the Epstein network—public accountability in theory, institutional protection in practice. While Nathan presided over a high-profile prosecution that promised transparency, her decisions to keep the names of alleged co-conspirators sealed effectively reinforced the wall of secrecy that has surrounded the Epstein case for decades. Prosecutors had acknowledged the existence of additional “uncharged co-conspirators,” yet Nathan maintained that releasing those names could “unfairly harm individuals not on trial.” That justification rings hollow when weighed against the magnitude of Epstein's crimes and the global power web he operated within. For the public, the perception is clear: justice may have reached Ghislaine Maxwell, but it politely stopped short of everyone else.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Two fronts opened against Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown over her Epstein reporting and book. First, multiple defamation suits were filed by people portrayed in her work: Epstein survivors Courtney Wild and Haley Robson alleged Brown misrepresented their experiences and, in Robson's case, cast her as a collaborator rather than a victim; and Ghislaine Maxwell's former assistant Emmy Tayler filed her own defamation action over claims that she “organized” Epstein's massages. The Tayler matter proved especially damaging to Brown's publisher: HarperCollins issued a formal apology in 2024 acknowledging Tayler was defamed in the UK edition and wrongly inserted into the narrative—an extraordinary concession that undercut the book's editorial due diligence and handed ammunition to critics who said Brown's project sometimes sacrificed precision for impact.Second, Brown became embroiled in a contractual fight with private investigator Michael (Mike) Fisten, who said he'd been cut out of a promised collaboration and sued for compensation tied to the book deal. That dispute showcased the commercial tug-of-war behind high-profile “accountability” bestsellers: Fisten's early winless turn in arbitration (rejecting his $350k claim) didn't end the saga, which spilled into Miami-Dade court and later reached Florida's Third District Court of Appeal. The upshot is a messy, credibility-draining litigation trail: while Brown's reporting helped reignite scrutiny of Epstein, the courtroom aftermath—defamation claims from survivors, a publisher's apology to Tayler, and a protracted fight with a key investigator—has raised uncomfortable questions about methods, attribution, and whether the rush to own the narrative came at the expense of accuracy and fair dealing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Leon Black, a billionaire financier and Dartmouth alumnus, has faced growing scrutiny over his long and lucrative association with Jeffrey Epstein — scrutiny that has extended to his alma mater. Black and his wife donated $48 million to Dartmouth College, funding the Black Family Visual Arts Center, which bears their name. However, revelations that Black paid Epstein $158 million for “tax and estate planning services” between 2012 and 2017 — years after Epstein's conviction for sex crimes — sparked outrage within the Dartmouth community. Critics argued that maintaining Black's name on campus was incompatible with the college's stated values. Epstein had also been listed as a trustee on Black's family foundation, further entangling the financier's legacy with that of the disgraced predator.The Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous feminist art collective known for holding cultural institutions accountable for gender and racial justice, publicly challenged Black over his ties to Epstein. They canceled a book deal with Phaidon Press (which is owned by Black) upon learning of his “extensive and shady dealings” with Epstein.    They also led campaigns urging MoMA to remove Black from its board, installing public posters outside the museum and rallying other artists and activists to pressure the institution to sever ties with donors linked to sexual misconduct.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

What's up, dudes? Knock, knock, knockin' for a sweet surprise. It's a trick or treat! Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Alamo City Santa Jeremy Phelps join me to talk the 1986 horror film “Trick or Treat!” Mega heavy metal rocker Sammi Curr died in a fire. His local DJ friend Nuke gifts Sammi's biggest fan, outcast Eddie “Ragman” Weinbauer, an unreleased final album. Of course, per Sammi's will, Nuke will play it on Halloween night. As Eddie's bullying increases, he decides to play Sammi's album backwards and release his vengeful spirit.Consequently, Sammi begins to torture and maim Eddie's bullies. Unfortunately, Eddie develops second thoughts about the entire venture, and tries to end his deal with the ghost. After thrilling chases and threats upon love interest Leslie's life, Eddie vanquishes Sammi with water. Of course, Sammi first plays a killer show at the Halloween Dance and vaporizes a bunch of people. It is a horror after all.Ozzy Osbourne? Check. Gene Simmons? Got him. Skippy from Family Ties? Only if he's the misunderstood protagonist! So grab your acetate record, make a reel-to-reel copy, and play this episode backwards!Alamo City SantaIG: @alamocitysanta Etsy: North Pole General StoreFB: @northpolegeneralstore                                      IG: @northpole_generalstoreHorror Movie BBQFB: @HorrorMovieBBQTwitter: @HorrorMovieBBQIG: @horrormoviebbqGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Sweater season has arrived for many of us, so let's revisit a favorite episode from last 2023!Dani of Picnicwear joins Amanda to explain why (most) new sweaters are low quality, (near) future garbage (instead of future vintage).  It's a complicated tale of synthetic blends, increasing margin targets, and lower prices.  We'll explain how the fast fashion industry has kept prices low and profits high by swapping out yarns, cutting out details, and making copies of copies, while walking through the design process of most big retailers/brands. We will unpack why it's really difficult to find sweaters made of natural fibers.Amanda will explain how natural fibers aren't the "cure" for the impact of overconsumption.We will give you advice about how to choose the right sweater (hint: read those content labels).Dani will give you advice about how to care for your sweaters properly. We were inspired by Amanda Mull's piece for The Atlantic, Your Sweaters Are Garbage. Go read it!ALSO: get your tickets for Clotheshorse LIVE!10/23  Seattle, WA @ Here-After10/26  Portland, OR @ HoloceneAnd preorder your copy of the MEGA-zine, The Clotheshorse Guide to Synthetic Fibers & Fabrics.Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Slow Fashion Academy is a size-inclusive sewing and patternmaking studio based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designer and fashion professor Ruby Gertz teaches workshops for hobbyists and aspiring designers, so that anyone can learn the foundational skills of making, mending, and altering their own clothes. 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Deutsche Bank's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most glaring examples of systemic failure in modern banking oversight. Despite Epstein's 2008 sex-offense conviction and widespread public knowledge of his trafficking network, Deutsche continued to handle his accounts for years—processing millions in transactions that should have triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under anti–money laundering laws. Regulators later discovered that Epstein moved funds through dozens of entities, wiring large payments to women and alleged co-conspirators described in memo lines as “school payments” or “consulting fees.” Rather than flagging these for review, compliance officers reportedly waved them through. In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services fined Deutsche Bank $150 million for what it called “significant failures in monitoring Epstein's transactions and relationships.” The investigation showed the bank maintained Epstein's accounts even after multiple internal warnings and public reports about his predatory history.The fallout didn't end there. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Epstein's victims, who alleged the bank knowingly profited from his trafficking enterprise. The lawsuit claimed Deutsche facilitated his abuse by allowing financial flows that sustained his network of recruiters, victims, and offshore shell companies. While the bank publicly stated it regretted its “association” with Epstein and pledged to tighten controls, critics argue its conduct went beyond negligence—it was willful blindness. Congressional oversight committees later revealed that Deutsche had processed over $1.5 billion in transactions linked to Epstein and his associates without timely SAR filings. To many observers, the episode epitomized how global banks too often treat the ultra-rich as untouchable, turning compliance into performance rather than protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jean-Luc Brunel, the disgraced French modeling agent and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was accused in court filings of one of the most disturbing acts linked to the Epstein network — procuring a set of 12-year-old French triplets for Epstein as a “birthday gift.” According to testimony from Virginia Giuffre and other witnesses, Epstein allegedly bragged that Brunel had “bought them from their parents” in Paris by offering money and promises of modeling careers. The triplets were reportedly flown to the U.S., abused for several days, and then returned to France. While Brunel denied any involvement, the story became emblematic of how he allegedly exploited his modeling connections to funnel young girls into Epstein's orbit under the guise of legitimate work.The accusations fit a larger pattern of abuse stretching across Brunel's decades in the fashion industry. He was widely accused of using his agency, MC2 Model Management, which Epstein helped fund, to traffic underage girls from Europe and South America. French prosecutors arrested Brunel in December 2020 on charges of rape and trafficking minors, but before he could face trial, he was found hanged in his Paris jail cell in February 2022 — an eerily similar fate to Epstein's. His death left many questions unanswered, including the true extent of his role in supplying girls to Epstein and whether the triplets' story was ever properly investigated.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

There are a number of shocking and lurid messages, uncovered in court documents and police files, that tie Jean-Luc Brunel to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. One especially chilling note, seized by Florida investigators in around 2005, reportedly came from Brunel (or at least via Brunel's associates) offering Epstein a “teacher” to give him “free lessons.” The message reads: “He has a teacher for you to teach how to speak Russian. She is two-times eight years old. Not blond.” That cruel phrasing suggested a child of 16 (2×8) was being offered, and whether literal or coded, it heightened suspicion about Brunel's role in procuring underage girls for Epstein.Beyond texts, Brunel's connection to Epstein is reinforced by multiple models' accusations and legal filings. Virginia Giuffre has claimed Brunel directed her to meet Epstein, and materials in unsealed lawsuits show Brunel was accused of using his modeling agencies to traffic girls, recruiting young women under promises of modeling that turned into sexual assignments. He was listed as a passenger on Epstein's flights, and emails and court exhibits reference his involvement in supplying girls to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein manipulated financial markets not by traditional trading fraud but through influence, opacity, and access. He embedded himself inside the financial empires of billionaires like Les Wexner and Leon Black, gaining control of vast capital reserves under the guise of “exclusive money management.” By structuring himself as a gatekeeper rather than a trader, Epstein positioned his network at the intersection of elite capital and secrecy. Through Financial Trust Company, registered in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he exploited generous tax shelters, confidentiality protections, and regulatory blind spots to quietly move and obscure assets. These offshore structures let Epstein shift funds globally, mask ownership trails, and shield beneficiaries — creating the illusion of legitimate financial sophistication while actually leveraging loopholes and relationships.Epstein's real power lay in his ability to manipulate liquidity and market perception through shell entities and credit instruments like repos and mortgage-backed securities. His Bermuda-based vehicle Liquid Funding Ltd. — partially financed by Bear Stearns — operated in debt and derivatives markets that allowed him to obscure leverage ratios and offload risk to counterparties. He also had historical ties to Towers Financial, a company later revealed to be a massive Ponzi scheme, where Epstein reportedly advised founder Stephen Hoffenberg on structuring debt packages that misled investors. Taken together, these networks enabled Epstein to influence pricing, conceal illicit inflows, and present himself as a mysterious financial genius while effectively manipulating money flows that blurred the line between investment and laundering.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In early 2024, reports emerged that Ghislaine Maxwell had been quietly moved into the “honor dorm” at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida — a residential wing reserved for inmates who demonstrate “model behavior.” The relocation came less than two years into her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein. The “honor dorm” reportedly provided a far more comfortable environment than the rest of the facility, featuring reduced restrictions, more privacy, and access to better work and recreational assignments. Prison consultants and advocates were quick to note that such a placement is highly unusual for a high-profile sex offender, especially one convicted of trafficking minors, suggesting that Maxwell's status and influence may have played a role in the Bureau of Prisons' decision.Critics saw the move as the first step toward a broader softening of Maxwell's incarceration — a precursor to her eventual transfer to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, a minimum-security facility with far lighter conditions. Bureau of Prisons policy typically bars sex offenders from being housed in minimum-security camps, making the sequence of Maxwell's reclassifications appear suspect. Reports also surfaced that internal lockdowns and security disruptions accompanied her movements, implying that special accommodations were being made for her safety and privacy. Legal observers and victims' advocates condemned the decisions as evidence of ongoing preferential treatment, saying it sends a dangerous message that elite offenders continue to receive leniency unavailable to ordinary inmates.

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In the Appellant's Reply Brief for United States v. Sean Combs, case number 24-CR-542 (AS), the defense challenges the district court's decisions on multiple grounds. First, they argue that the court erred in denying the motion to suppress evidence obtained during a warrantless search, asserting that this violated Combs' Fourth Amendment rights. Second, the defense contends that the court improperly admitted hearsay statements under the co-conspirator exception, allowing prejudicial evidence to influence the jury.Furthermore, the defense criticizes the jury instructions regarding the conspiracy charge, alleging they were misleading and contributed to an unfair conviction. They also dispute the sentencing decision, claiming the court failed to consider mitigating factors and imposed an excessively harsh sentence. Consequently, the defense seeks to have the conviction overturned or, at a minimum, to have the case remanded for resentencing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.ca2.234342fd-2384-426f-a4a4-aeca250ee12d.35.0.pdf

The Dubin family's connection to Jeffrey Epstein runs deep and has been clouded by controversy for decades. Glenn Dubin, a billionaire hedge fund manager, and his wife, Eva Andersson-Dubin, a former Miss Sweden and physician, were both longtime friends of Epstein. Eva dated Epstein for years before marrying Glenn in 1994, yet even after their marriage, the Dubins maintained close ties with him—hosting dinners, traveling on his jet, and continuing to socialize with him long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. Epstein was also known to have been close with their children, reportedly describing the Dubin family as like “family” to him.However, those ties later drew intense scrutiny. Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre alleged that she was trafficked to Glenn Dubin when she was a teenager, an accusation Dubin has vehemently denied. Additional reporting revealed that Epstein had allegedly referred massage therapists to both Glenn and Eva Dubin, a detail found in Epstein's own business records. The Dubins insist they had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities and considered him merely a friend, but the sustained closeness between them—particularly after his sex offense conviction—has raised ongoing questions about their judgment, credibility, and what exactly they knew about the man at the center of one of the most notorious sex-trafficking networks in modern history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Summary of the Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss:Introduction:The memorandum begins by outlining the grounds for dismissing the Second Amended Complaint. The defendants, Sean Combs, Love Records, and Combs Global Enterprises, argue that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The defendants seek to have the case dismissed in its entirety.Legal Standards for Dismissal:The document likely explains the legal standards for a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule allows a defendant to seek dismissal of a complaint if the plaintiff fails to state a claim that is legally sufficient.Arguments for Dismissal:Failure to State a Claim: The defendants argue that the plaintiff, Rodney Jones, has not provided sufficient factual allegations to support his claims against them. The memorandum likely points out that the claims are speculative or lack the necessary detail to establish a plausible claim for relief.Lack of Specificity: The memorandum might argue that the complaint lacks specificity regarding the alleged misconduct of Sean Combs, Love Records, and Combs Global Enterprises. This could include failure to allege how each defendant was involved in the purported wrongdoing.Insufficient Legal Basis: The defendants could argue that the legal theories under which the plaintiff seeks relief are flawed or do not apply to the facts as presented. This might involve challenging the legal validity of the claims or the appropriateness of the chosen legal theories.Discussion of Relevant Case Law:The memorandum typically cites relevant case law to support its arguments. This includes precedents where similar claims were dismissed due to lack of specificity or failure to state a claim. The defendants use these cases to argue that the court should apply the same reasoning to the current complaint.Conclusion:The defendants request that the court dismiss the Second Amended Complaint with prejudice, meaning that the plaintiff would not be allowed to file another complaint on the same grounds. The memorandum concludes by reiterating the arguments for dismissal and emphasizing the insufficiency of the plaintiff's claims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

In the case of Anthony Tate v. Sean Combs et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-8810-LAK, the plaintiff, Anthony Tate, has filed an amended complaint against defendants Sean Combs, Daddy's House Recordings Inc., CE OPCO, LLC (doing business as Combs Global and formerly known as Combs Enterprises LLC), Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Productions Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Books Holdings, Inc., Bad Boy Records LLC, Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, Bad Boy Productions LLC, and unnamed organizational and individual defendants referred to as Does 1-10. The amended complaint includes a demand for a jury trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.632026.24.0.pdf

In this filing, Sean Combs opposes the government's motion seeking permission to withhold the identities of certain witnesses in the civil RICO case, arguing that such secrecy is unjustified and prejudicial. Combs' legal team contends that the government's vague claims of witness safety concerns lack any factual foundation or evidence of real threats from Combs or his legal team. They argue that the government's request to conceal witness identities, even during the early stages of discovery, violates basic principles of due process and fairness, as it would prevent Combs from meaningfully preparing his defense and testing the credibility of key accusers.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.248.0_1.pdf

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as "Frankenstein" in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to create the "Frankenstein" you know and love todayGHL 513: DC Comics' Frankenstein – Study up on the big guy from The Creature CommandosFire, bad! Podcast, good! Join us for this creepy celebration of all things Frankenstein!Additional research by Diego Anthony Nunez#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

We're at a crossroads. A vape crossroads. For the dual forces of quicker marathon times and health effects are coming together to fight against the temptations of fruity mist. And John must make a choice.Elsewhere it's a show of rare beasts: Elis takes it upon himself to get in the grill of a listener and do the sacking, and we dole out a good radio bell for a listener. Is that a first?Plus, John's decided he can't keep working with the other two. As such, Dave's got him really down. Thanks Dave, Elis will have to inject a lot of cake and energy into the Tuesday record now.Want to make an attempt at earning your own good radio bell ding? elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp are your primary routes.

The superseding indictment expands the timeline of Combs' alleged criminal activities, now spanning from 2004 to 2024, and introduces additional charges. Combs is accused of operating a criminal enterprise involving racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice. The indictment details that Combs allegedly coerced multiple women, identified as Victim-1, Victim-2, and Victim-3, into engaging in commercial sex acts through force, fraud, and coercion. It also describes incidents where Combs purportedly used violence and intimidation to control his victims, including an instance in March 2016 where he allegedly assaulted a woman in a Los Angeles hotel, an event reportedly captured on video.Furthermore, the indictment alleges that Combs utilized his business entities, such as Bad Boy Entertainment, to facilitate and conceal these illicit activities. He is accused of orchestrating events termed "freak offs," involving orchestrated sexual performances with male sex workers, and transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The indictment also includes charges related to Combs allegedly showing a firearm to a female victim during a kidnapping and dangling a woman over an apartment balcony. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody awaiting trial.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.209.0_3.pdf

A recent lawsuit filed by an anonymous plaintiff, identified as John Doe, claims that while employed by MASS Security at Sean "Diddy" Combs' renowned 2006 Hamptons White Party, he experienced a traumatic assault. According to the suit, Doe was given an alcoholic beverage by Combs that he later suspected was drugged. He alleges that after feeling unwell and disoriented, Combs restrained him and assaulted him inside a van. This claim is part of a larger wave of new lawsuits against Combs, which includes other serious allegations of sexual misconduct spanning several decades. The allegations were filed under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, a measure aimed at offering recourse to survivors of gender-based violence.These new lawsuits, including John Doe's, form part of an extensive case against Combs led by attorney Tony Buzbee, who now represents over 120 plaintiffs alleging similar abuse. Combs, who remains detained on separate federal charges, denies all allegations, with his legal team asserting that these suits are part of a "media circus" intended to harm his reputation. As this lawsuit and others proceed, the court's decisions are expected to provide greater clarity on these accusations and the events surrounding Combs' high-profile gatherings.(commercial at 8:00)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Mega condenses  the lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs into one powerful, comprehensive episode. From allegations of misconduct to claims of power abuse, this episode brings together the transcripts from Diddy's second bail attempt in a single, unfiltered narrative. John Doe, a former employee of Reign, made serious allegations against Sean Combs, detailing instances of sexual harassment, coercion, and a hostile work environment. Doe claims that Combs engaged in inappropriate behavior during work-related events and meetings, creating an atmosphere of fear and manipulation. The allegations include unwelcome sexual advances, pressure to partake in illicit activities, and retaliation when Doe attempted to resist or report the misconduct.Doe further alleges that Reign's management ignored or dismissed his complaints, allowing Combs' behavior to continue unchecked. He describes a pattern of intimidation, where Combs leveraged his power to silence those who opposed him, including threats to derail careers and reputations. The case underscores the broader issue of systemic abuse of power in the entertainment industry, with John Doe seeking legal action not only for personal justice but to support other victims who may have experienced similar treatment.(commercial at 14:33)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as "Frankenstein" in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to create the "Frankenstein" you know and love todayGHL 513: DC Comics' Frankenstein – Study up on the big guy from The Creature CommandosFire, bad! Podcast, good! Join us for this creepy celebration of all things Frankenstein!Additional research by Diego Anthony Nunez#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

There are a number of shocking and lurid messages, uncovered in court documents and police files, that tie Jean-Luc Brunel to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network. One especially chilling note, seized by Florida investigators in around 2005, reportedly came from Brunel (or at least via Brunel's associates) offering Epstein a “teacher” to give him “free lessons.” The message reads: “He has a teacher for you to teach how to speak Russian. She is two-times eight years old. Not blond.” That cruel phrasing suggested a child of 16 (2×8) was being offered, and whether literal or coded, it heightened suspicion about Brunel's role in procuring underage girls for Epstein.Beyond texts, Brunel's connection to Epstein is reinforced by multiple models' accusations and legal filings. Virginia Giuffre has claimed Brunel directed her to meet Epstein, and materials in unsealed lawsuits show Brunel was accused of using his modeling agencies to traffic girls, recruiting young women under promises of modeling that turned into sexual assignments. He was listed as a passenger on Epstein's flights, and emails and court exhibits reference his involvement in supplying girls to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Deutsche Bank's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most glaring examples of systemic failure in modern banking oversight. Despite Epstein's 2008 sex-offense conviction and widespread public knowledge of his trafficking network, Deutsche continued to handle his accounts for years—processing millions in transactions that should have triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under anti–money laundering laws. Regulators later discovered that Epstein moved funds through dozens of entities, wiring large payments to women and alleged co-conspirators described in memo lines as “school payments” or “consulting fees.” Rather than flagging these for review, compliance officers reportedly waved them through. In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services fined Deutsche Bank $150 million for what it called “significant failures in monitoring Epstein's transactions and relationships.” The investigation showed the bank maintained Epstein's accounts even after multiple internal warnings and public reports about his predatory history.The fallout didn't end there. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Epstein's victims, who alleged the bank knowingly profited from his trafficking enterprise. The lawsuit claimed Deutsche facilitated his abuse by allowing financial flows that sustained his network of recruiters, victims, and offshore shell companies. While the bank publicly stated it regretted its “association” with Epstein and pledged to tighten controls, critics argue its conduct went beyond negligence—it was willful blindness. Congressional oversight committees later revealed that Deutsche had processed over $1.5 billion in transactions linked to Epstein and his associates without timely SAR filings. To many observers, the episode epitomized how global banks too often treat the ultra-rich as untouchable, turning compliance into performance rather than protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In early 2024, reports emerged that Ghislaine Maxwell had been quietly moved into the “honor dorm” at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida — a residential wing reserved for inmates who demonstrate “model behavior.” The relocation came less than two years into her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein. The “honor dorm” reportedly provided a far more comfortable environment than the rest of the facility, featuring reduced restrictions, more privacy, and access to better work and recreational assignments. Prison consultants and advocates were quick to note that such a placement is highly unusual for a high-profile sex offender, especially one convicted of trafficking minors, suggesting that Maxwell's status and influence may have played a role in the Bureau of Prisons' decision.Critics saw the move as the first step toward a broader softening of Maxwell's incarceration — a precursor to her eventual transfer to Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, a minimum-security facility with far lighter conditions. Bureau of Prisons policy typically bars sex offenders from being housed in minimum-security camps, making the sequence of Maxwell's reclassifications appear suspect. Reports also surfaced that internal lockdowns and security disruptions accompanied her movements, implying that special accommodations were being made for her safety and privacy. Legal observers and victims' advocates condemned the decisions as evidence of ongoing preferential treatment, saying it sends a dangerous message that elite offenders continue to receive leniency unavailable to ordinary inmates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Court filings and witness testimony revealed one of the most grotesque and surreal details of the Jeffrey Epstein saga: a caricature puppet of Prince Andrew allegedly used during an encounter at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse in 2001. Both Virginia Giuffre and Johanna Sjoberg testified that the puppet, resembling Andrew's likeness from the satirical TV show Spitting Image, was brought out by Ghislaine Maxwell as a prop while Andrew sat with them on a couch. According to Sjoberg's sworn deposition, Maxwell placed the puppet's hand on Giuffre's breast while Andrew simultaneously touched Sjoberg's. Maxwell, when later questioned under oath, admitted to recalling the puppet but denied gifting it or participating in any sexual act. The bizarre nature of the claim—royalty, puppetry, and sexual humiliation—made it one of the most unsettling anecdotes to surface from the trove of unsealed Epstein documents.Prince Andrew's continued status as a Counsellor of State—a constitutional role allowing him to act on behalf of the monarch—remains one of the most glaring contradictions within the modern British monarchy. Despite being forced to step back from public life after his disastrous Newsnight interview and subsequent settlement in Virginia Giuffre's civil suit, Andrew legally retains the ability to perform official duties if King Charles III were incapacitated or abroad. That includes signing state documents and receiving new ambassadors. The arrangement exists because the law automatically grants Counsellor status to the sovereign's spouse and the next four adults in the line of succession over the age of 21, meaning Andrew's position persists by statute, not choice. Critics across the political spectrum have called it a constitutional embarrassment—one that symbolically undermines the monarchy's moral authority by keeping a figure tainted by scandal in a position of potential power.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Ghislaine Maxwell's relationship with Scott Borgerson, a wealthy tech entrepreneur and former CEO of the maritime analytics firm CargoMetrics, began around 2013 and quickly evolved into a secretive, high-profile partnership. Reports indicate that the two were romantically involved and may have quietly married in 2016, a claim supported by Maxwell's legal filings referencing a “spouse” who offered financial backing for her bail. Borgerson, who had previously presented himself as a clean-cut environmentalist and business leader, was said to have been deeply enamored with Maxwell, even allowing her to live in his New England mansion after she withdrew from public life following Jeffrey Epstein's arrest. During her pretrial detention, prosecutors identified Borgerson as her partner and alleged that he helped manage some of her finances through trusts and property transfers—moves they argued were meant to obscure her wealth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Their relationship, however, unraveled spectacularly once Maxwell was arrested in 2020. Borgerson reportedly ended the relationship over a phone call while she was incarcerated, later distancing himself from her legal battles and avoiding the media spotlight. Friends told reporters that Borgerson felt deceived by Maxwell, claiming she had drawn him into a scandal he neither anticipated nor could control. By the time Maxwell was convicted in 2021, Borgerson had largely vanished from public view, having resigned from CargoMetrics and relocated to focus on rebuilding his life. The relationship that once symbolized refuge and reinvention for Maxwell ultimately collapsed under the same weight of deception and disgrace that destroyed her wider social circle.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Today is all about mega presences—performances with so much character, life, and musicality breathed into them by their actors that they seem to haunt an entire film and stick with you long after the credits have rolled and the house lights have come on. And we are thrilled beyond words to be joined by a one-of-one artist, the great Will Oldham! Jumping off from a rather intense skydiving scene in To the White Sea, Will talks to us about how you can craft a performance by drawing on formative experiences and memories of people you once knew. He also tells us about how you can perform for an audience by in some sense becoming the audience, and brings awesome insights to all of the Coens films we cover, often bringing in counterpoint scenes from other films that unlock the richness of the performances. Special thanks to Rebecca Bulnes and her grandmother Maria for helping us with the Spanish translation of a pivotal moment in Blood Simple in a brand new segment called To the White Sea: The Latin Beat. Coens Covered: No Country for Old Men, Fargo, The Man Who Wasn't There, Blood Simple, The Big Lebowski, Burn After Reading, True Grit, Inside Llewyn Davis Plus: Jackass 3D, Minnie and Moskowitz, Longlegs, One Battle After Another, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Want to join the study group? Follow us on social media, tell your friends about the show, and leave a rating/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. These all really help the show. And join the Discord too! **You can also support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/tothewhitesea** For all things TTWS visit tothewhitesea.me

We talk about picking up a hobby from your significant other, and we wonder if AB should have picked up a lost hundred dollar bill.

We share the words we just can't say, and we try to "Think Fast".

Jes Staley, the former CEO of Barclays, has seen his reputation and career unravel after revelations of a deeper-than-declared relationship with Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. Regulators found that Staley had misled both Barclays' board and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by characterizing his bond with Epstein as merely professional, when a trove of emails and correspondence suggested otherwise. The FCA banned Staley from holding senior roles in the UK financial sector and fined him—punishments he challenged in court but largely failed to overturn.Beyond regulatory action, Staley and Barclays now face class-action lawsuits in the U.S. alleging investor deception: shareholders claim the bank and Staley downplayed Epstein links to protect stock prices. A judge recently rejected efforts to dismiss the case, allowing it to proceed. Meanwhile, Staley has publicly accused the FCA of trying to “destroy” him, insisting he mostly had a professional relationship with Epstein and that he was transparent with regulatorsto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ghislaine Maxwell has given at least two notable interviews or testimony sessions while incarcerated, each stirring sharp debate over her motive and trustworthiness. In a televised prison interview, she expressed regret that she “wished she never met” Jeffrey Epstein, and insinuated that some widely circulated photographs involving her and others—especially the one with Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre—were not authentic or had been manipulated. During that interview, she portrayed herself as a fall-guy, blamed media exaggeration, and consistently denied involvement in recruiting minorsIn her prison interview with Daphne Barak, Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly framed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as a profound mistake. She called meeting him “the greatest mistake of my life,” said her arrest in 2020 and denial of bail came as a total shock, and insisted she had never intended to flee the U.S. justice system. Maxwell also attempted to cast doubt on a widely circulated photograph showing her smiling beside Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, saying she “didn't recognize” it and believed it was not genuine.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Dean Kamen's connection to Jeffrey Epstein has drawn increasing scrutiny due to overlapping travel records, shared associates, and questionable coincidences. Flight logs show Kamen traveled on Epstein's private jet in 2003, and subsequent reports revealed that a former Epstein associate, pilot Nadia Marcinko—also known as “Gulfstream Girl”—had ties to Kamen's DEKA Aviation facility in New Hampshire. Marcinko's business was even registered at one of Kamen's addresses, blurring the line between coincidence and collaboration. Kamen, a celebrated inventor, has denied any wrongdoing, but critics argue that his association with figures so deeply embedded in Epstein's operations warrants far more investigation. Whether Kamen's involvement was a matter of convenience, ignorance, or something darker remains unanswered—but the paper trail paints a picture that's far from innocent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:BMNR) has been on a meteoric rise this year—up more than 600% since it began trading in June 2025—driven by its pivot from Bitcoin mining to an Ethereum -focused digital-asset treasury. The company now claims the crown as the world's largest corporate holder of ETH, attracting marquee investors like Cathie Wood‘s Ark Invest.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/coinbasePBN00:00 intro00:06 Sponsor: Coinbase00:36 Top Super Investors01:16 Ethereum Will Flip Bitcoin02:00 Marketcap Comparison03:05 Tom Lee shocks Cathie Wood04:02 Cathie Didn't Know?04:32 Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake05:20 Bitcoin Transaction Problems06:06 Steak&Shake Brags About Bitcoin Transactions06:52 Ethereum Has Developers07:25 Cathie: Banks vs Ethereum?08:45 Tom Lee: L2's Benefit Ethereum09:45 Tokenization + Prediction Markets10:39 Polygon & Polymakret11:23 Polymarket Being Upgraded12:29 Tom Lee: Cathie is too conservative13:47 Cathie Wanted to Stake ETH14:39 Companies Are Waiting To Stake15:15 outro#Ethereum #bitcoin #crypto~Cathie Wood vs Tom Lee

Texas is on the brink of forcing Apple and Google to overhaul app downloads with strict age verification laws—are tech giants ready, or is your privacy about to get caught in the crossfire? The EU aborted their Chat Control vote knowing it would fail. Salesforce says it's not going to pay; customer data is released. Hackers claim Discord breach netted 70,000 government IDs. Microsoft to move Github to Azure. What could possibly go wrong. New California law allows universal data sharing opt-out. OpenAI reports that it's blocking foreign abuse. Who cares. IE Mode refuses to die, so Microsoft is burying it deeper. The massive mess created by Texas legislation SB2420. The BreachForums website gets a makeover. 100,000 strong global botnet attacking U.S. RDP services. UI experts weigh in on Apple's iOS 26 user-interface. 330,000 publicly exposed REDIS servers are RCE-vulnerable Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1047-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security expressvpn.com/securitynow vanta.com/SECURITYNOW canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT bigid.com/securitynow

Texas is on the brink of forcing Apple and Google to overhaul app downloads with strict age verification laws—are tech giants ready, or is your privacy about to get caught in the crossfire? The EU aborted their Chat Control vote knowing it would fail. Salesforce says it's not going to pay; customer data is released. Hackers claim Discord breach netted 70,000 government IDs. Microsoft to move Github to Azure. What could possibly go wrong. New California law allows universal data sharing opt-out. OpenAI reports that it's blocking foreign abuse. Who cares. IE Mode refuses to die, so Microsoft is burying it deeper. The massive mess created by Texas legislation SB2420. The BreachForums website gets a makeover. 100,000 strong global botnet attacking U.S. RDP services. UI experts weigh in on Apple's iOS 26 user-interface. 330,000 publicly exposed REDIS servers are RCE-vulnerable Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1047-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security expressvpn.com/securitynow vanta.com/SECURITYNOW canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT bigid.com/securitynow

Texas is on the brink of forcing Apple and Google to overhaul app downloads with strict age verification laws—are tech giants ready, or is your privacy about to get caught in the crossfire? The EU aborted their Chat Control vote knowing it would fail. Salesforce says it's not going to pay; customer data is released. Hackers claim Discord breach netted 70,000 government IDs. Microsoft to move Github to Azure. What could possibly go wrong. New California law allows universal data sharing opt-out. OpenAI reports that it's blocking foreign abuse. Who cares. IE Mode refuses to die, so Microsoft is burying it deeper. The massive mess created by Texas legislation SB2420. The BreachForums website gets a makeover. 100,000 strong global botnet attacking U.S. RDP services. UI experts weigh in on Apple's iOS 26 user-interface. 330,000 publicly exposed REDIS servers are RCE-vulnerable Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1047-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security expressvpn.com/securitynow vanta.com/SECURITYNOW canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT bigid.com/securitynow

Jerome Powell just hinted at the END of quantitative tightening — and the crypto market is ready to explode! In this episode, we'll break down how the Fed's latest signal could spark a mega rally across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and top altcoins like Chainlink, Solana, and XRP.

Episode #413  The Disney Crush team examines several news stories, prompting Dave's irritation. Toni-Ann provides reviews of several restaurants, including Chef De France, Yak and Yeti, and Jiko. Toni-Ann shares highlights from her Walt Disney World trip including some mega pixie dust. This episode is filled with laughter, rants, and signature Crush shenanigans. www.thedisneycrush.com thedisneycrush@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thedisneycrush  

In the March 2025 Opinion and Order for case Rodney Jones v. Sean Combs et al. (24-CV-1457), Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled on motions to dismiss brought by Sean Combs and several co-defendants. While five of Jones's seventeen claims were dismissed—including claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against Combs Global and Love Records—multiple key allegations were allowed to proceed. These surviving claims include sexual assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and premises liability against Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram, Justin Combs, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Jane Doe 1 (allegedly “Yung Miami's cousin”). The court found that many of Jones's accusations, including being drugged, sexually assaulted, and trafficked across state and international lines, were sufficiently detailed to survive the defendants' efforts to have the case dismissed entirely.The ruling outlines severe and graphic allegations, including incidents where Jones claims he was sexually assaulted, manipulated, and trafficked while working closely with Sean Combs between 2022 and 2023. Jones alleges Combs used power and influence in the music industry to coerce him into unwanted sexual activity, promising professional success in return. The complaint details incidents in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, the US Virgin Islands, and Saint-Barthélemy, including claims of being drugged, groped, and assaulted by Combs and others in his circle. The court emphasized that while some claims lacked sufficient legal basis or specificity, the core allegations—particularly those describing direct physical and psychological abuse—were compelling enough to proceed to discovery and potentially trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:24cv1457 Jones v Combs MTD Opn.pdf

In the March 2025 Opinion and Order for case Rodney Jones v. Sean Combs et al. (24-CV-1457), Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled on motions to dismiss brought by Sean Combs and several co-defendants. While five of Jones's seventeen claims were dismissed—including claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against Combs Global and Love Records—multiple key allegations were allowed to proceed. These surviving claims include sexual assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and premises liability against Sean Combs, Kristina Khorram, Justin Combs, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Jane Doe 1 (allegedly “Yung Miami's cousin”). The court found that many of Jones's accusations, including being drugged, sexually assaulted, and trafficked across state and international lines, were sufficiently detailed to survive the defendants' efforts to have the case dismissed entirely.The ruling outlines severe and graphic allegations, including incidents where Jones claims he was sexually assaulted, manipulated, and trafficked while working closely with Sean Combs between 2022 and 2023. Jones alleges Combs used power and influence in the music industry to coerce him into unwanted sexual activity, promising professional success in return. The complaint details incidents in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, the US Virgin Islands, and Saint-Barthélemy, including claims of being drugged, groped, and assaulted by Combs and others in his circle. The court emphasized that while some claims lacked sufficient legal basis or specificity, the core allegations—particularly those describing direct physical and psychological abuse—were compelling enough to proceed to discovery and potentially trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:24cv1457 Jones v Combs MTD Opn.pdf

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces serious allegations from multiple individuals, including an incident involving a man identified as "John Doe." According to the lawsuit, in 2008, Combs forcibly assaulted the plaintiff in the stockroom of Macy's flagship store in Manhattan's Herald Square. The plaintiff, who worked as an advisor for Ecko Unltd.—a clothing brand competing with Combs's Sean John line—claims he was violently attacked by Combs's bodyguards, threatened with death, and then compelled to perform oral sex on Combs.After the assault, the plaintiff alleges he reported the incident to Macy's security, but no investigation ensued. Instead, he was barred from the store and subsequently terminated from his position, purportedly due to Macy's executives prioritizing a multimillion-dollar deal with Sean John Clothing.This case is among several legal actions against Combs, with accusations ranging from sexual assault to sex trafficking. Combs has denied all allegations, with his legal team stating that he "categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone—adult or minor, man or woman."(commercial at 8:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:combs-ecko-complaint.pdfIn October 2024, a plaintiff identified as John Doe filed a motion seeking permission to proceed anonymously in a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The plaintiff alleges that in 2008, while working at Macy's flagship store in Manhattan, he was sexually assaulted by Combs. The motion to proceed under a pseudonym was submitted to protect the plaintiff's privacy and to prevent potential retaliation or public scrutiny. The court is currently considering this request, balancing the plaintiff's interest in anonymity against the public's right to open judicial proceedings and the defendant's ability to mount a defense. This case is part of a series of legal actions against Combs, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.(commercial at 8:19)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Texas is on the brink of forcing Apple and Google to overhaul app downloads with strict age verification laws—are tech giants ready, or is your privacy about to get caught in the crossfire? The EU aborted their Chat Control vote knowing it would fail. Salesforce says it's not going to pay; customer data is released. Hackers claim Discord breach netted 70,000 government IDs. Microsoft to move Github to Azure. What could possibly go wrong. New California law allows universal data sharing opt-out. OpenAI reports that it's blocking foreign abuse. Who cares. IE Mode refuses to die, so Microsoft is burying it deeper. The massive mess created by Texas legislation SB2420. The BreachForums website gets a makeover. 100,000 strong global botnet attacking U.S. RDP services. UI experts weigh in on Apple's iOS 26 user-interface. 330,000 publicly exposed REDIS servers are RCE-vulnerable Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1047-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security expressvpn.com/securitynow vanta.com/SECURITYNOW canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT bigid.com/securitynow