The supposedly pornographic lyrics of garageband classic “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen were, improbably, thoroughly investigated by the FBI, who reached a conclusion on May 17th, 1965, when the FBI Laboratory declared the lyrics to be “officially unintelligible”.
The FBI had spent two years analyzing the song, consulting outraged parents, and playing it at ... Show More
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Shooting 'Dr. No'
It had a budget of just $1 million, a lead actor wearing a toupee, and the baddie in the first draft of the script was a monkey. But the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No’, which began shooting in Jamaica on 16th January, 1962, kicked off a phenomenally successful franchise that’s s ... Show More
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The "Louie Louie" Freakout (1964)
<p>It's May 16th. This day in 1964, the FBI drops its years-long investigation into the pop song "Louie Louie."</p><p>Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why there was a moral and political panic over the song and its indecipherable lyrics -- and look into what the song is <em>actuall ... Show More
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Black Mirror Shows Netflix Its Ugly Reflection
This week, Dana Stevens is joined first by Slate senior editor Sam Adams and ICYMI co-host Candice Lim to examine Wes Anderson’s latest film, Asteroid City. Then, the trio discusses why the sixth season of Black Mirror feels so disjointed. Finally, Dana and Candice explore the et ... Show More
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Aug 2023
Lou Taylor • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #263
*This episode was recorded prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.*
LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With!
Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful, hilarious and radiant LOU TAYLOR!
The absolute perfect Lou epi ... Show More
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Talking Simpsons - The Great Louse Detective
<p>The Berkeley Studio Era of Talking Simpsons ends just as it began: With a Sideshow Bob episode! Yes, as record one more time in our old recording space, we cover the season 14 ep that not only brought back Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, as well as an infamous culprit. How does ... Show More
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Episode 41 – Jerry Michael Williams
On December 16th, 2000 in Tallahassee Florida, a woman by the name of Denise Williams made a call to the Jackson County police to report that her husband Michael Williams was missing. Earlier that morning, Mike had headed out to go duck hunting at a nearby lake.How to support:For ... Show More
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