Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before h ... Show More
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Bonus Episode: Grammy Snubs, Righting the NWA Wrong, Wild Award Show Buggery, and More
The Grammy are most interesting when they mess up—snubbing NWA, the Grateful Dead, Metallica and others. We get into all of it plus some extra awards show hijinks in the exclusive All Access section, and as always Jake takes your voicemails, text, emails, and more. For more wild ... Show More
41m 11s
Jan 20
The Runaways: Exploited by the Music Industry, Escape, and Excellent Rock ‘N’ Roll
This is the story of five teenage girls who used rock ‘n roll to escape their lives, their names, and their futures—only to find themselves trapped in a nightmare of fame, exploitation, and identity turned inside-out. From the Sunset Strip to a jail cell in England, from David Bo ... Show More
38m 3s
Jan 16
MC5: Dope, Guns, and F***ing in the Streets
MC5 embodied revolution in a way most bands only pay lip service to. The Detroit cops sent riot squads and even a tank to break up their shows, and even raided their house. They were the only band to play at the infamous protest outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Th ... Show More
37m 8s
Aug 2024
EP78: 50 Cent: Get Rich or Die Tryin'
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In the heart of New York's gritty and unforgiving streets, a gifted young man emerged, shaped by the crucible of chaos and ambition. His life was a relentless struggle from Day 1, a saga of survival in a world determined ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2025
EP. 200: SERIAL KILLER Larry Hall
In our special 200th episode, we deep dive into the story of a serial killer that a lot of people have never heard about, a man named Larry Hall. Larry was an avid fan of the Civil War, frequently travelled across the country to take part in reenactments, and even grew out his fa ... Show More
1h 52m
Aug 2024
What if you faced the monster in the mirror? [Rebroadcast #215]
<p>Growing up in the projects and a broken home, a man learns survive on the streets through dealing drugs and brutal violence, when a desperate moment leaves him with a choice that changes everything. </p><p><br></p><p>Today’s episode featured Kenneth Ginlack, Sr. Kenneth h ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2025
Possessed by Paperbacks: A Chat with Grady Hendrix
<p>Ash and Alaina are joined by one of their favorite authors, Grady Hendrix! The moment we covered MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM on Episode 598, we KNEW we needed to chat with him on the mic! We talk cursed keyboards, horrific group chats, and if we have what it takes to be a final ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2020
Charlie Dinkin & The Mouse Butter Murderer
<h3>You may be aware that this episode was recorded in an era when we could all get drunk in the same room, rather than over Skype; so let yourself be transported to the time when writer, director & comedian Charlie Dinkin dropped into Drunk Women Towers to share some booze, ... Show More
54m 26s
Jun 2025
Serial Butcher Killer - Parkersburg, West Virginia
This week , in Parkersburg, West Virginia, what looks like a simple drug murder, at first, turns out to be anything but that. It turns out to be the work of a psychotic serial killer, who loves nothing more than cutting people into pieces, and even leaving heads displayed for max ... Show More
2h 59m
Apr 2025
PART 1 - £200 MILLION to MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON - THE INSANE STORY OF RIORDAN MAYNARD
This episode is a little bit different: it’s with someone whose name I doubt you’ll know, but it’s a story which, as soon as I heard, I knew I wanted to share with you all on Great Company.Riordan Maynard was a high flying business man until one day it all came crashing down - he ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2023
Teenage Nightmare: The Murder of Jeanne Dominico
<p>When a hard-working and dedicated single mother is brutally murdered in her own home, no one could possibly imagine who would want her dead. Soon the police realize that some people close to her had motive, and when the eventual murder (or murderers) are revealed, it's a shock ... Show More
1h 40m