S5E203 - The My Way Curse
Episode 203 of the Strange Places podcast, hosted by Billie Dean Shoemate III, titled "S5E203 - The My Way Curse" was published on September 14, 2025 and runs 42 minutes.
September 14, 2025 ·42m · Strange Places
Summary
A song so famous it defined an era… and so feared it’s been banned in bars. From Claude François’ bizarre death to the karaoke killings in the Philippines, and even the strange misfortunes of Sinatra, Elvis, and Sid Vicious—‘My Way’ has earned a reputation as more than just a ballad. Is it coincidence, ego, or something darker? Tonight, we dive into the legend of the ‘My Way’ curse.-----------------Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to asylum817.com. Official Strange Places merch is now available as well!-----------------This podcast can also be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and wherever you get your Podcast listening experience.-----------------If you like what you hear and wish to donate to this podcast to help keep it going, visit:https://www.fiverr.com/s/WEY9lex-----------------Visit us on Patreon for ad free early access and exclusive content!!!patreon.com/asylum817Shout-out to our top tier patrons, Summer Rain Zen, DILLIGAF and Old School!-----------------This episode is brought to you by The Great 8!Website: https://astylecapital.com/join-the-gallery/ (where people can sign up to learn more or to upload their style)YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DCCult-----------------This episode is brought to you by Over/Under in Paducah, Kentucky! LINK HERE:https://www.overunderpaducah.com/
Episode Description
A song so famous it defined an era… and so feared it’s been banned in bars. From Claude François’ bizarre death to the karaoke killings in the Philippines, and even the strange misfortunes of Sinatra, Elvis, and Sid Vicious—‘My Way’ has earned a reputation as more than just a ballad. Is it coincidence, ego, or something darker? Tonight, we dive into the legend of the ‘My Way’ curse.
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Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head to asylum817.com. Official Strange Places merch is now available as well!
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This podcast can also be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and wherever you get your Podcast listening experience.
-----------------
If you like what you hear and wish to donate to this podcast to help keep it going, visit:
https://www.fiverr.com/s/WEY9lex
-----------------
Visit us on Patreon for ad free early access and exclusive content!!!
patreon.com/asylum817
Shout-out to our top tier patrons, Summer Rain Zen, DILLIGAF and Old School!
-----------------
This episode is brought to you by The Great 8!
Website: https://astylecapital.com/join-the-gallery/ (where people can sign up to learn more or to upload their style)
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DCCult
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This episode is brought to you by Over/Under in Paducah, Kentucky! LINK HERE:
https://www.overunderpaducah.com/