Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised as vulnerab ... Show More
Jun 10
Natalie Imbruglia - ‘I love the wisdom of being in my 50s’
*triggers: This episode includes discussion of depression and mental health crises. In 1997 Natalie Imbruglia released her first single, Torn, which sold more than 4 million physical copies worldwide. In her homeland of Australia, it became the most played song on the radio, bein ... Show More
52m 15s
Jul 2025
Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual | 284
<p>Closing out another fabulous Pride Month, we’re taking a look at someone who’s always been a friend and ally to the LGBTQ+ community - Cyndi Lauper. Born in New York, in the early 50s, Cyndi feels out-of-step with her surroundings. Raised in a home with an abusive stepfather, ... Show More
49m 14s
Aug 2025
The Subway Vigilante Shooting (1984) w/ Leon Neyfakh [Archive Favorite]
<p>It’s August 1st. This day in 1996, a judge ruled that Bernie Goetz still owed his victims millions of dollars in damages as a result of the “Subway Vigilante” incident some twelve years earlier.</p><p>Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Leon Neyfakh to discuss the subway shoo ... Show More
31m 9s
Mar 2025
Angela Bassett: The Queen | 267
<p>It’s Women’s History Month, Richies! In honor of that, we have the queen herself, Angela Bassett. She’s been setting fire to the silver screen ever since she portrayed Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” But her life - both in front of and behind the camera - has b ... Show More
51m 58s
May 2022
True Crime Revolution: Sarah Turney Part 2
We continue our fascinating discussion on ethics in true crime with Sarah Turney, on topics ranging from leaks in the Delphi case, parasocial relationships in true crime, web sleuthing, family-member creator content, and the future she envisions for true-crime media. Sarah Turney ... Show More
37m 49s
Sep 2025
The Red Channels Whisper Network (1950) [Chilled Speech Week Pt 1]
<p>It's September 22nd. This week, we're bringing you two episodes that highlight periods in American history where political speech was being policied, repressed, and persecuted -- much like it is today.</p><p>Today: A look back at "Red Channels," an anti-Communist newsletter th ... Show More
27m 56s
Feb 2025
160: ICON, Sex Kitten, and BLACKLISTED?! WTF happened to Eartha Kitt
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Most celebrities are lucky to be known for one big thing. But some are famous for different things, across multiple generations. To me, those are the icons. And one of those people is Eartha Kitt. A lot of millennials recognize her as the voice of Yzma ... Show More
49m 58s