Like Cheryl and Rachael, Hedy Lamarr is best known as a BOMBSHELL actress... but she was also a prolific inventor. You might be surprised that one of our True Story hosts has done a little inventing herself! Plus onscreen nudity, Mel Brooks, the plural of BlueTooth, and more! Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail.comInstagram: @truestorydocpodTwitter: @truestorydocp ... Show More
Nov 2023
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul
To be clear, NOT Jewel the singer! Cheryl and Rachael are pretty sure she's doing great. This one's all about the Silicon Valley tech/tobacco startup, Juul. Plus, Cheryl confesses her vices, a discussion of "hot juice," True Story fan mail, and more!Email: truestoryfanmail@gmail. ... Show More
51m 41s
Feb 2024
123: The Dark History of Hedy Lamarr: You can Thank this Hollywood Bombshell for Wifi
Hi friends, happy Thursday!Did you know the person who paved the way for the invention of Wifii was one of the most controversial actresses in Hollywood? I know. Random! Today’s episode is about the one, the only, Hedy Lamarr. It turns out, we owe Hedy A LOT. Without her advancem ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2021
EP95: The 40s "Bombshell" Mind Behind Secure WiFi, GPS And Bluetooth and A Museum Dedicated to Southern Jewish Heritage
On this episode of Our American Stories, we hear about the Austria-born turned Hollywood movie star, Hedy Lamarr. She was known for her beauty, but her accomplishments go far beyond her appearance. Jane Leavey and Sandy Berman tell the story of the museum they created—The Breman ... Show More
38m 13s
Feb 2020
Zoey Deutch - 'The Politician' & 'Buffaloed'
A leading lady of the ‘Netflix and chill’ era reflects on her showbiz lineage, helping to revive the rom-com with ‘Set It Up’ and, over the past year, juggling a supporting turn in a Ryan Murphy series with producing and starring in a micro-budget indie film.
Credits: Hosted by S ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2020
208: My Fruit Cup With Heather Locklear
On this week's episode, Turk and JD reveal how they beg borrow, and steal to make ends meet as medical residents. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by television legend, Heather Locklear. Locklear recounts her days as a star on two prime time television series, and th ... Show More
1h 25m