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Apologies Accepted
by Apologies Accepted
We offer an entertaining look at some of the big issues in history by examining public apologies of the famous and infamous. We‘re looking at politicians, serial killers, actors, and you! Send us an apology you would like to make to someone and we‘ll read it on the podcast and give you the chance to redeem yourself or just get some guilt off your shoulders. We‘re here for you, once a week, maybe more if you are really, really sorry.
Episodes
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Swastika Saturday: When a Haunted House Crossed the Line
It's a second Halloween Encore Episode! "Hoochie" is another name for a shack. Merriam Webster doesn't know this and will tell you that a hoochie is a "sexually promiscuous young woman" (like that's a bad thing). But the Oxford English Dictionary says that a hoochie is a WWII reference for a...
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Halloween Encore: Babies Stealing Your Candy!
Hi Everyone! Happy Halloweeeeeeeen! It's once again time for our encore holiday episode celebrating candy and the commercialization of the spooky season! In these strange times we take you back to the more innocent days of childhood. Stealing a bowlful of Halloween candy from your neighbor’s…
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Grok Unleashed: MechaHitler Says Sorry
Here we go again! Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok turned into a robotic Nazi in July 2025. It claimed its new name was "MechaHitler" and went on a 16-hour spree of antisemitic hate speech. XAI, Grok's corporate overlord and an Elon Musk company, claimed the hate-speech was due to an internal code...
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Eat Your Words: A Chef's Apology
A chef, a micro-influencer, and the internet walk into a bar...except it wasn't a bar it was a famous chef's restaurant and the internet didn't appear until later. Here's what happened: Chef Luke Sung is a super famous and very important chef who won some James Beard awards (good for him!). Karla...
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Texas Flood: An Apple a Day
Dr. Christina Propst is/was a Houston pediatrician who works/worked in Houston. She was a pediatrician for a Children's hospital in Houston, but was recently fired/quit after posting some feelings on Facebook. Why someone with multiple degrees would post feelings on Facebook is a little beyond…
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Cow Tails: A Sweet Apology from a 'Tiny Human'
In this episode of Apologies Accepted, hosts Theo and Juliette take a lighthearted look at a heartwarming story from the Red River Gorge General Store in Kentucky. After accidentally walking out with a $1.99 brownie-flavored cow tail, a young boy (believed to be older than originally thought)...
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WorldCon: The Future is Here
The 2025 Seattle World Science Fiction Convention will be held in August 2025. In getting ready to produce the event, organizers used AI to vet a list of about 1,500 potential speakers. The conference wanted to ensure they would not invite anyone who might create a controversy by their…
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Gaza Aid Conflict: Food for Fight
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a consulting giant. The company recently apologized for the "undisclosed work" of two senior executives who were working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. BCG claimed the work was done pro-bono, but other sources claim that BCG was invoicing GHF (so many...
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Patti LuPone: The Fall of a Broadway Star
Patti LuPone, Broadway star extraordinaire, known for her dynamic stage-presence and personal outspokenness, finds herself once again at the center of controversy - this time for making dismissive comments about fellow Broadway stars. Over 500 Broadway actors and theater people signed an open...
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AI Hallucinations: Making up the News
Both the Chicago Sun-Times AND the Philadelphia Inquirer unknowingly published an AI-generated summer reading list featuring completely made-up books. King Features, a Hearst syndicate that licenses content nationally, produced the 56-page insert called “Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of...
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David Letterman: Sex Scandal Apology
Back when the world only had 3 TV channels (OK, and cable), late night television was the edgy cultural playground of intellectuals and night owls and people who just needed to watch something at midnight. David Letterman was one of the top, and sometimes the top, late night host. Known for his...
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Race Relations: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Sorries
Welcome to another episode of Apologies Accepted where hosts Theo and Juliette delve into the world of public apologies, examining the impactful stories behind them. In this episode, they explore the iconic photograph of Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, facing a jeering Hazel…
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Nike: Running on Empty
Nike issued an apology in April 2025 for their use of the Holocaust remembrance slogan "Never Again" in an advertising campaign for the London Marathon. Nike had billboards along the marathon route of "often quoted" runner complaints, like "why did I do this?" and "how many more miles to go?" and...
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Holland: Not Heroic
This week we are leaving America behind and going to Amsterdam! Mayor Femke Halsema, Mayor of Amsterdam since 2018, offered a public apology in April 2025 for the city's capitulation to the Nazi's in World War 2. “The Amsterdam government, when it came down to it, was not heroic, not determined…
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Haley Joel Osment: I See Drunk People
Hi Everyone! We are back from vacation so word to the skippers, the first 30 minutes is gossip and catching up. But if you skip you will miss all the hot news on running out of gas in Big Bend National Park and Juliette's display of bravery during a turbulent flight across the US! This week we…
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That 70's Show: Ashton and Mila's Apology Video
That 70's show was a 90's hit! The stars of the show went on to other projects and continued working - a sometimes rarity for many stars of big hit TV shows. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were two of the stars who not only had careers after the TV series ended, but married each other IRL. Another...
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Fiery Words and Feuds: Tahoe's Apology Drama
Parker Alexander, CEO of Tahoe Heartbeat said some things online about undocumented people - referring to their children as "illegally bred" and a harm to good decent American society. Of course this was on Facebook and quickly went viral through the Tahoe community. Stores took Tahoe Heartbeat...
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Sky-High Scandals: A Collision of Politics and Aviation
Apologies Accepted dives into the intriguing intersection of public apologies and significant historical events. This episode explores the political landscape and public reaction following a tragic mid-air collision at the Potomac River. Hosts Theo and Juliette discuss the politics behind...
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The Bishop and the Beast: A Tale of Mercy and Defiance
In this episode of Apologies Accepted, hosts Theo and Juliette dive into the powerful sermon delivered by Bishop Mary Ann Edgar-Buddy at President Trump's inauguration. As the first woman bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., Bishop Buddy made headlines with her plea for mercy...
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Football Fan Fallout: Fired for Foulness
TikTok was banned for 14 hours and the nation remained standing! But that isn't true for one Philadelphia Eagles fan who let his mouth and his anger get the better of him at a game when he called a woman the C-word (and we don't mean Christian Conservative). For some dumb reason, even though his...
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Teenage Unwed Mother: The Problem With Christian Charity
Join Theo and Juliette in this thought-provoking episode of "Apologies Accepted," where they delve into the controversial public apology made by a teenage girl at a church in Hampton, Virginia. The episode explores the societal and religious implications of such shaming events and the profound...
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Putin's Plane: What's an Apology Anyway?
This episode is short and sweet, just like Putin's apology for the tragic shooting of a commercial airliner over Russian airspace. The Azerbaijani airplane was shot down by Russian forces and Putin apologized for the geolocation, but not for the act. "Sorry that it happened over Russia, wishing…
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The Duke Lacrosse Case: Truth, Lies, and Apologies
Welcome to 'Apologies Accepted,' the podcast where we explore the complexities of public apologies through riveting historical events. In this episode, Theo and Juliette dissect the infamous Duke Lacrosse case from 2006. This scandal shook the nation with allegations of sexual assault by three…
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Little Girl Lost: Canada Isn't Nice Anymore
An 11 year old girl got on the wrong street car in Toronto after a school field trip ended early and somehow she was allowed to wander off on her own and head home by herself. The train line ended in a part of the city she was unfamiliar with. She asked random people on the street if she could…
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Presidential Sorry: South Korea Martial Law
President Yoon of South Korea declared martial law and sent the military to surround the Korean National Assembly building where the Korean parliament meets to vote. Helicopters landed on the top of the building in an attempt to keep lawmakers OUT OF THE BUILDING. The South Korean people were...
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Angela Merkel: Putin's Power Play
Way back when the world was easier to understand (it wasn't), The President of Russia and the Chancellor of Germany held a face-to-face meeting. Putin (President of Russia and now America) brought his black labrador retriever into the meeting to "welcome" the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel....
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Encore: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a super special bonus encore episode of our fan favorite, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. If you are celebrating or not, we wish you the very best for the upcoming holiday season. May your Quorn Roast be toasted to perfection! Snoopy is cooking Thanksgiving dinner...
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Encore: Thanksgiving Smallpox Pizza!
It's THANKSGIVING! You might be traveling to your family's house right now for some great political debate and dinner. We know what's up and remember that family gatherings are only made better by reminding yourself that you are an adult and allowed to drink all the alcohol you want. Get loaded…
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Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center: Gender Identity and Beliefs
Rosslyn Adams had worked along side and supported trans women for years. When faced with a question regarding a crisis counselor's biological sex, Rosslyn found herself in the crossroads of 21st century gender politics. She also found herself the subject of an HR investigation which lead to her...
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Goodbye Twitter: Bluer Skies Ahead
Election night was not a great night for Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American. Like many of her fellow Americans, she was dismayed by the final results. She took to social media (always a great idea!) to share her thoughts and feelings. She used some choice language for Trump...
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Policing the Political Divide: Sheriff Won't Help Democrats
An officer of the Sheriff's Department in Ohio posted a note on social media warning everyone in the county that he was going to double-check who you voted for before he would help you. If you voted for the wrong candidate, you were on your own (two guesses as to who he thought the right…
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Politics on Parade: Mount (Un)Pleasant
In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," hosts Theo and Juliette delve into the recent uproar surrounding a Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. A float featuring a controversial depiction of Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked outrage, invoking painful memories of America's…
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Encore: Halloween - The Babies are Stealing Your Candy!
Hi Everyone! It's Halloweeeeeeeen! And time for our encore holiday episode celebrating candy and the commercialization of the spooky season! In these strange times we take you back to the more innocent days of childhood. Stealing a bowlful of Halloween candy from your neighbor’s porch seems like…
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Unreservedly Sorry: The CrowdStrike Outage Saga
Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of "Apologies Accepted," where they delve into the world of public apologies by examining the recent massive global disruption caused by CrowdStrike. The cybersecurity company's defective software update led to a worldwide crash of Windows systems, affecting...
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Lena Dunham: Sorry Again
In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette delve into the world of public apologies with a focus on the ever-controversial Lena Dunham. Known for her provocative remarks and frequent need to apologize, Lena's latest slip-up involves a controversial comment about abortion that she…
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The Tabloid Trap: Princess Diana and the National Enquirer
Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of Apologies Accepted as they delve into the story of Princess Diana and the relentless pursuit by the paparazzi that led to her untimely demise. They explore the rise of tabloid journalism in Britain, sparked by the demand for sensational celebrity images,...
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Imane Khelif: What Makes a Woman
Imane Khelif is a born fighter. Sure, she's an olympic gold medalist boxer, but that's not what we are talking about. She grew up fighting the local bullies in her village, fought against her father's ideas of what sports women can play (none), and lately fought against public opinion when she...
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Paris Olympics: Sorry for the Art
The story of the Paris 2024 Olympics blends history, mythology, and modern-day controversies, all through the lens of public apologies. In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette delve into the recent controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics Committee's apology for a piece…
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Delta Airlines: Employee Turbulence
In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the recent controversy surrounding Delta Airlines. The airline faced backlash after a tweet appeared to sympathize with a user's complaint about flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. This incident led to a public…
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RFK Jr: Marry Poppins Hits Back
At the tender age of 45, married with three children, RFK Jr sexually assaulted his children's nanny. The nanny, Eliza Cooney, shared her story with Vanity Fair in July of 2024. She had been a 23 year old budding attorney and had in no way encouraged or solicited the sexual attention of Robert F....
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Mary Morrisey: The Tote Bag Water Girl
In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette dive into a bizarre incident involving Vermont State Representative Mary Morrissey, who was caught on camera pouring water into her colleague's tote bag. Morrissey's actions, which she claims were driven by an unknown impulse, led to a...
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Sandra Bernhard: Fame, Feuds, and Apologies
It's the 1990s again and Sandra Bernhardt is in the news. The comedian/actress/songstress/artist apologized to Morgan Fairchild for being unfriendly on the set when they were working together on a TV show. The apology comes 30 years after the incident and Sandra is known to be a bit of a…
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Encore: Satanic Sex Purses - Balenciaga is Sorry!
Encore because summer! What are satanic sex purses and how much do they cost you ask? Well Balenciaga, the fashion house, decided to turn some teddy bears into purses and dress the bears in S&M gear, mostly leather harnesses and chaps because teddy bears aren't hard core into S&M (this is a…
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The Vatican: Sorry Gays!
You know it's June when everything turns rainbow themed and the Pope suddenly takes an interest in the gays (or gay-money). The Pope used a slur behind closed doors when talking about gays in the church. The story appeared in the Italian press and a minute later the world was ablaze with opinions...
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Encore: California: Sorry for the Anti-Asian Racism
The State of California issued a formal Declaration of Regret for its discriminatory laws and practices against Chinese Americans, laws which remained on the books from the 1870s to the 1940s. The Chinese Exclusion Act restricted immigration and prevented Chinese immigrants from ever becoming US...
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Diddy Do It: Diddy's Public Apology
In this episode we dive into the controversial public apology made by Sean "Diddy" Combs. The apology stems from a 2016 assault incident involving singer Cassie Ventura, recently brought to light by newly released footage. We explore Diddy's history, from his early days in the music industry to…
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Above the Law: The DA Who Refused to Stop
In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the viral incident involving Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dorley, who was caught on police body cam video refusing to pull over for speeding. Dorley's confrontation with the officer raises questions about abuse of power...
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Encore: My Favorite Murder: The Case of the Murder Apology
Hi Everyone! It's early summer break and we are happy to share another fan favorite episode while we tan and drink martinis poolside: The hosts of MFM have legions of adoring fans. Karen and Georgia are down to earth, funny, relatable, and share their innermost thoughts and fears freely on the…
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Encore: The Taylor Swift and Kanye West Feud
Summer break for us! Enjoy this rerelease of a favorite episode from season 1 - she's released a new album recently so in honor of the new album a trip down memory lane :) Imma tell you about this episode but first I want to say that Beyoncé had one of the best podcasts of all time! And one of…
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Encore: Orson Wells: War of the Worlds
It's Orson Wells' birthday (May 6, 1919) so we are reaching into the vault, all the way back to episode 2! Did a radio show purposely create a nationwide panic, sending people into the streets and mothers with shotguns into bathtubs? Or were newspapers just blowing it all out of proportion…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We offer an entertaining look at some of the big issues in history by examining public apologies of the famous and infamous. We‘re looking at politicians, serial killers, actors, and you! Send us an apology you would like to make to someone and we‘ll read it on the podcast and give you the chance to redeem yourself or just get some guilt off your shoulders. We‘re here for you, once a week, maybe more if you are really, really sorry.
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We offer an entertaining look at some of the big issues in history by examining public apologies of the famous and infamous. We‘re looking at politicians, serial killers, actors, and you! Send us an apology you would like to make to someone and we‘ll read it on the podcast and give you the chance...
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