Episode 23: Sunny and Claus

Content warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and eating disorders. If you are struggling with addiction or disordered eating, please proceed with care and see our Listener Resources below. This week, Kirsten + Andrew take a look at an infamous case in Kirsten’s backyard—Newport, Rhode Island. From high-society gossip and a Harvard legal dream team to authorized and unauthorized books and an Oscar-winning film, this mysterious case has had a small but distinct impact on pop culture. Be a doll. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and then rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge difference in getting the pod noticed. And we want to be low-key famous, TBH. If you really stan us, pick up some cool merch from the store or go on over to Patreon and become a backer. We’ll be doling out bonus eps, fun downloadables, Patreon exclusive merch, and merch discounts! Last but not least, follow us everywhere @mostfoulpod. We appreciate the hell out of you! Featured photo by Kristina Delp, via Unsplash. Listener Resources The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website has lots of resources, including a treatment finder and educational information on many related topics. If you or someone you love is in crisis, you can also call their helpline at 1-800-662-4357 (HELP). The National Eating Disorders Association website has resources for those struggling with disordered eating. Call their helpline at 800-931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741 to access their 24-hour text line. Episode Sources Rhode Island – Wikipedia List of US states and territories by coastline – Wikipedia Native-Land.ca  A Brief History of Newport  The History of Jewish Newport, Rhode Island – One of the oldest Jewish communities in North America  Why Do Witches Wear Pointy Hats?  Today I Discovered The Racist Origins Of The Pointy Witch Hat  The Breakers Mansion – Newport’s ultimate “summer cottage”  The Breakers – Wikipedia  It’s Sunny and Claus von Bülow’s Clarendon Court, Y’all! – Variety Clarendon Court – HouseHistree  Sunny von Bülow – Wikipedia Sunny von Bulow Obituary (2008) – Elmira, NY – Star-Gazette  Claus von Bülow – Wikipedia  Reversal of Fortune movie review (1990) | Roger Ebert Reversal of Fortune – Wikipedia PULLING VICTORY OUT OF THE BLACK BAG – The New York Times