Rocky Aoki, the son of a vaudeville performer and a tango dancer, grows up in the wreckage of post-war Tokyo. With his natural flair for entertainment, he opens his first Benihana restaurant in Manhattan, making sure to entertain his customers via knife-wielding chefs. Rocky builds his business up throughout the 80s, stopping at nothing to make his restauran ... Show More
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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat
Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets benea ... Show More
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Mar 2025
Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI
When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares ... Show More
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May 2025
Ke Huy Quan: Don’t Stop Believing | 278
<p>Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Richies! In light of AAPI Month, we have a story about someone who has given “comeback” a whole new meaning. After fleeing North Vietnam as a child with his family, Ke Huy Quan turns to acting and is immediately cast in ... Show More
44m 13s
Dec 2024
Pedro Pascal: Living the Dream | 255
<p>Pedro Pascal is a testament to persistence. When he was just a baby, his family fled Chile for America. As a young man, he decided he wanted to be a movie star, and began that journey. But the obstacles and hardships he faced on that path were more than those of the typical st ... Show More
43m 53s
Feb 2025
From “The Wood” to “The Mandalorian”: Rick Famuyiwa Proves Good Stories Are Universal
<p>There are SO many different ideas out there about what it takes to make it in Hollywood. But our guest today, Rick Famuyiwa, is living proof that carving out your own lane is the move. You probably know him from his recent work, like the hit show “The Mandalorian,” or his 2015 ... Show More
50m 36s
Mar 2025
Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | The Final Round | 3
<p>By 1969, Muhammad Ali is at a crossroads, his career and freedom hanging in the balance as his draft evasion case reaches the Supreme Court. Behind closed doors, justices clash over his fate, and an unexpected voice shapes the final decision. </p><p>Be the first to know a ... Show More
40m 56s
Jul 2025
Boundaries, Break Ups, and Comebacks with Law Roach
<p>A little bit of shade and a whole lotta slay! Today, the legendary image architect Law Roach joins us to set the record straight — from his fabulously dramatic (and undeniably extra) unretirement to why he actually enjoys being cast as the villain on reality TV. Law gets real ... Show More
59m 40s
Mar 2025
Throwing Punches and Shade with Claressa Shields and Ryan Destiny
<p>You ever meet somebody and just know they got that FIRE inside them? Well, today we’re sitting down with none other than The GWOAT herself, boxing legend Claressa Shields, and Detroit’s own Ryan Destiny, who plays Claressa in the new film “The Fire Inside,” to talk all about l ... Show More
54m 4s
Apr 2025
Tyler Perry: Turning Pain into Power | 274
<p>Born in New Orleans, young Tyler Perry is forced to contend with all sorts of abuse. Some is at the hands of his explosive and alcoholic father, as well as neighbors and people he thought he could trust. Eventually, he escapes to Atlanta to pursue his dreams of writing and per ... Show More
46m 35s
Sep 16
"Baddie Baddie" from the Bronx with Ice Spice
<p>When Ice Spice pulls up, we get into EVERYTHING—past, present, AND future. She talks holding onto her Bronx roots (from food to fashion) and how she accidentally slept on her breakout track "Munch." Fresh off teaming up with Latto for their latest track "Gyatt," she’s teasing ... Show More
57m 27s
Jan 2025
Station Nightclub Fire | Pyrotechnics | 1
<p>In February 2003, a small nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island called the Station gets set to host a performance by ‘80s rock band Great White. But unbeknownst to the club’s patrons, owners Michael and Jeffrey Derderian and their staff have cut corners on safety. And when G ... Show More
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