Episodes
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Mentors/El Duce
El Duce and his shock rock band Mentors would become infamous for their dirty lyrics even putting them in the crosshairs of Tipper Gore's PMRC. But behind the scenes something far more tragic would unfold. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration)...
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Him (1974)
Come join me as we take a look at the 1974 gay adult film about Jesus Christ "Him" A film whose current whereabouts are unknown and that may have never existed in the first place…..But I think it did. Sandra Bullock at the Razzie Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghS98BKy29Q Jack W.…
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
The Christmas horror classic the surprisingly caught more backlash from it's advertising campaign than it's content. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):...
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2 Live Crew - As Nasty As They Wanna Be
This episode we take a look back at an album that was so despised that not only did it's follow up the first to be branded with the official Parental Advisory sticker but it became the target of a political and legal battle to see how free free speech really was. As Nasty As They Wanna Be, by The…
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Jessica Hobbs/Witchcraft BONUS EPISODE
Come join us as the wonderful Jessica Hobbs takes us on a trip through the history of witches on the big and small screen! The Witch And Other Tales of the American Gothic https://americangothic.podbean.com Jessica Hoops https://www.jessicahobbswrites.com Instagram @jessi.hobbs TikTok...
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Custer's Revenge
Just shy of the infamous video game crash of 1983 a video game hit shelves that raised more than a few eyebrows. Come join us as we look back at the infamous, X-rated Custer's Revenge for the Atari 2600. Atari: Game Over https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715406/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_5_nm_3_q_Atari...
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Traci Lords
Come and listen to the story of the not quite adult adult film star that almost toppled the industry. Once Upon a Time…In The Valley podcast http://www.lilianolik.com/once-upon-a-time-in-the-valley SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration)...
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Louie Louie
The seemingly innocent song with an urban legend so dastardly that the FBI got involved. Louie Louie by The Kingsmen https://open.spotify.com/track/0iA3xXSkSCiJywKyo1UKjQ Louie Louie by Richard Berry https://open.spotify.com/track/51zUF6hMO8G5wrtKwyGarJ The Louie Louie book with a very long title...
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BONUS Ep: News/Chiller
Some changes are coming to Banned Media Podcast. Also a short but sweet mini episode about the arcade game CHILLER... SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):...
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022_Lolita
This episode we take a look back at Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel and the films it inspired. Tracing the Roots of Pop Culture Transphobia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHTMidTLO60 J.K. Rowling | ContraPoints https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gDKbT_l2us&t=4180s SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and…
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021_Titicut Follies
Join us as we talk about the first film in the US to be banned from general American distribution for reasons other than obscenity, immorality, or national security. Jessica Hobbs: https://www.jessicahobbswrites.com SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration)...
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020_Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (part 2)
Join me for the exciting conclusion to last episode's deep dive into Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Don't...
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019_Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer
This episode we take a look at not only the groundbreaking film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer but the real life killers that inspired the film. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest...
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018_Riana Rouge
Come with us as we take a look back at one of the true hidden gems of the rarely used AO (Adults Only) rating. The hyper violent and brazenly sexual 1997 full motion video PC game, Riana Rouge. And the team that helped bring her to life. Abandoned Riana Rouge making of website (pics of unreleased...
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016_Chris Ofili (The Holy Virgin Mary)
This episode we take a look at the man who turned elephant shit into fine art. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Don't forget to subscribe....
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016_Debbie Does Dallas (Part 2)
In this episode we take a look at what happened with the folks involved with adult film classic Debbie Does Dallas after its release, including the mystery of what happened to Bambi Woods. Norm MacDonald Interview on Conan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmadR4Ye54 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and...
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015_Debbie Does Dallas (Part 1)
Come join me this week as we take a look at the classic adult film Debbie Does Dallas. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Don't forget to...
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14_Postal
Join us this week where we take a look at the 1997 video game Postal. A game so evil, even the Postmaster General tried to stop it. Show notes: https://www.gog.com/game/postal_classic_and_uncut https://www.gog.com/game/postal_2 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration)...
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013_Ghostwatch
Come join us this week as we take a look at Ghostwatch, the BBC special that terrified a nation. IMDB-Ghostwatch https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200659/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Retro Podcast Massacre episode:...
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012_Anarchist Cookbook
Come join us this week as we take a look at the Anarchist Cookbook, the path of destruction it has left in it's wake and at the life of the man who penned it. AMAZON (including "from the author statement) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0874CWDH2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 GAURDIAN...
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011_Zoot Suit
Join us as we take our first dive into the world of fashion with the infamous zoot suit and the riot that it caused. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Zoot Suit (film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083365/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Other resources:...
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010_Wolfenstein 3D (part 2)
STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2270/Wolfenstein_3D/ Good Old Games: https://www.gog.com/game/wolfenstein_3d_and_spear_of_destiny Masters of Doom:...
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009_Wolfenstein 3D Part 1
Show notes Join me this week as we take a look at John Romero and John Carmack, two programers that would go on to forever change the world of video games forever with their classic Wolfenstein 3D. STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2270/Wolfenstein_3D/ Good Old Games:...
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008 Strange Fruit
This week we take a look at the Song Strange Fruit by the legendary Billie Holiday. The song that many cite as the first protest song to break the ranks of propaganda and elevate itself as art. OFFICIAL SITE: https://billieholiday.com Spotify:...
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007 Lavender Country
This episode we take a look at Lavender Country, whose self titled album released in 1973 was the first openly gay country album. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Lavender Country: http://www.paradiseofbachelors.com/lavender-country/ Spotify:...
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006 Cop Killer
This episode we take a look back at the song Cop Killer by the band Body Count, fronted by Ice-T. The strange case of how a metal song became the poster child for how dangerous rap music was.
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005 Mike Diana
This week we take a look at Mike Diana, an underground cartoonist who was the first, and so far only, person to be convicted of artistic obscenity in the United States of America. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org Mike Diana official site:...
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004 Cannibal Holocaust
We take a look back at 1980's Cannibal Holocaust. The film said to have been banned in over 50 countries. Show Notes: Cannibal Holocaust IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078935/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Fist Full of Dollars/Back to the Future II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bdajYRfSJU Lloyd...
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003 GG Allin
We take a look back at the infamous GG Allin. Punk rocker extraordinaire who's live shows made him the most offensive man in punk. Show Notes: GG Allin music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Nx3gPpU2OFLI80rv7fDX5?si=zxsPJCBVSBipPkqc4GM3cQ Buster Poindexter, Hot, Hot, Hot:...
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002 Death Race
We take a look back at 1976's Death Race. The first arcade to spurn outrage over violence in video games. Show Notes: Death Race operators manual: https://www.arcade-museum.com/manuals-videogames/D/DeathRace.pdf Death Race game play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWVvUIZBLP8 Death Race 2000…
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001 Fritz The Cat
This week we take a look at the 1972 classic Fritz The Cat. The first animated film to get the X-rating. Show notes: Fritz the Cat (movie)...