The supposedly pornographic lyrics of garageband classic âLouie Louieâ 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 âofficially unintelligibleâ.Â
The FBI had spent two years analyzing the song, consulting outraged parents, and playing it at ... Show More
Apr 23
How To Brew Beer in Bavaria đť
Duke Wilhelm IV issued what later became known as the Reinheitsgebot - the decree setting out that Bavarian beer should be made using only water, barley and hops - on 23rd April, 1516. Although the famous âpurityâ clause occupies only a small part of the original document, the la ... Show More
13m 50s
Apr 22
The 'Hitler Diaries' Hoax
Extracts from Adolf Hitler's long-lost diaries were brought to the worldâs attention on 22nd April, 1983, provoking an international sensation - until they were quickly exposed for being a hoax. Respected World War Two historian Hugh Trevor Roper had authenticated the diaries, le ... Show More
12m 37s
May 2024
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
15m 17s
Jun 2023
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 Andersonâs 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
56m 37s
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! Itâs 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
58m 29s
Sep 2023
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
2h 29m
Jan 2019
Episode 41 â 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
1h 9m
<p>A dĂŠcouvrir dans <em>Passages</em> Ă partir du 15 septembre 2022. </p><br><p><em>Serial Mytho</em> est une mini-sĂŠrie de Mathieu Palain du podcast <em>Passages</em> produite par Louie Media. Les enregistrements ont ĂŠtĂŠ rĂŠalisĂŠs par Mathieu Palain. Le montage a ĂŠtĂŠ fait avec lâ ... Show More
