Don’t let the charming slapstick fool you — Charlie Chaplin was a monster to his lovers, coworkers and family. His former collaborator, Marlon Brando was even weirder and could be just as cruel. In the second part of this two-part episode, the hosts of Tossed Popcorn return to explore more bizarre stories behind the scenes of cinema.
Oct 17
CLASSIC: Did the US Mafia actually start in New Orleans?
When we think of the mob today, most Americans think of New York City -- and why not? After all, films, books and TV shows often depict New York as the heart of mob country. Yet, as the guys discover in today's episode, the story of the Italian-American mafia has a surprisingly d ... Show More
28m 2s
Oct 15
The Weird Afterlife of The Zombies
In 1969, the Zombies had a song hit No. 3 on the Billboard charts. There was just one problem: the band had broken up two years earlier, and most people in the US had no idea. In today's episode, Ben, Noel, and Max explore how a deeply sketchy promo company created multiple fake ... Show More
41m 30s
Oct 13
The Fascinating History of Fountain Pens
Nowadays, most people take pens for granted. They're always around if a business needs you to sign something, and people accidentally steal or lose them constantly. Yet the humble pen has a backstory thousands of years in the making. In today's episode, Ben, Noel, and Max trace e ... Show More
36m 33s
Mar 2016
Blacklist Flashback: Charlie Chaplin During World War II
In 1922, Charlie Chaplin was one of the most beloved men in the world. In 1952, after over a decade of being publicly shamed, he was essentially manipulated into self-deportation. What happened in between? We’ll explain over two episodes, beginning with this flashback to an episo ... Show More
43m 7s
May 2017
Episode 271: Carl Panzram Part I - A Bit of a Grouch
<p>It's time for another Heavy Hitter as we cover one of the meanest men of the early 20th century, Carl Panzram. Join us for his early life as Carl rides the rails, burns down churches, and suffers experiences that would turn him into one of the scariest people we've ever covere ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2021
Ted Became Even More Dangerous
On this episode of the Chuckle Sandwich Podcast, Ted Nivison talks about his experience working with Universal Pictures on his new video & his trip to Las Vegas, Charlie shows off his new pet, and Schlatt complains. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op ... Show More
58m 14s