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Scandal Water
by Scandal Water Podcast
In the 18th century, the term ‘scandal water’ was coined to refer to tea, as people would often enjoy a juicy bit of gossip as they lingered over their daily tea. Now you have the chance to listen in each week as Candy & Ashley ‘spill the tea’ about a peculiar topic somehow related to the entertainment industry. Give ‘Scandal Water’ a listen! We think you’ll find it suits your taste.Cheers!
Episodes
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 6: Scars
“For burn victims, the treatment for burns is almost as bad– if not worse–than the actual injury itself…” This observation was made by Harold Dennis, Jr., one of the survivors of the Carrollton Bus Crash. And as these words allude, for the majority of the 40 passengers who managed to escape that...
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 5: The Investigation
“From the time they hit ‘til the time the bus came to final rest, it took 1.94 seconds. The bus was already on fire…” This was one of the many discoveries brought to light by the investigators of the Carrollton Bus Crash in the days and months following that tragic event. In episode 5 of our…
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 4: An Interview with Survivor Joe Percefull
The morning of May 14, 1988, 14-year-old Joe Percefull boarded a church bus in Radcliff, Kentucky, excited to spend a fun day at King’s Island with his best friend Josh Conyers and other teens he knew. Joe never dreamed that by the next morning his best friend would be gone and he would be on a...
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 3: The Long Night
“I see the shiny little black pickup truck going the wrong way…” This is what eyewitness Jack Armstrong said to his wife as they traveled on I-71, just before the fateful collision that came to be known as the Carrollton Bus Crash. Episode 3 of our series on this tragic event details what…
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 2: The Crash
“What we didn’t know was that where you sat on the bus that night literally determined your fate…” These words were spoken by Harold Dennis, Jr., a survivor of the Carrollton Bus Crash. Harold was one of the 40 passengers who– late in the evening of May 14, 1988– made it off the church bus that…
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The Carrollton Bus Crash | Episode 1: May 14, 1988
On Saturday, May 14, 1988, a group left the Radcliff First Assembly of God in Kentucky for a fun youth trip to Kings Island amusement park, never dreaming that 27 of them wouldn’t make it home. To this day, the tragedy known as the Carrollton Bus Crash remains the deadliest drunk driving incident...
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Rewind: Traveling the “Dark Highway”: An Interview with Author Ann D’Angelo
This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In last week’s episode, you heard the details behind the fascinating double-murder case involving Verna Garr Taylor and Henry Denhardt, former...
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Rewind: The Story Behind Kentucky’s Notorious “Dark Highway” Murders
This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. On November 6, 1936, beautiful Verna Garr Taylor left for a day trip with her fiancé, former Lieutenant Governor Henry Denhardt. By day’s end…
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Rewind: Detective Lynn Nobles: An interview with the investigator of the “Bitter Blood” Murder Case
This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. On Tuesday, July 24, 1984, a friend discovered 68-year-old Delores Lynch, deceased, on the driveway outside her home. Upon arrival, the police–...
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Rewind: The Tragic "Bitter Blood" Murders
This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. “This remains the most bizarre criminal case in American history. There is nothing to match this anywhere. You have all the elements: good...
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Under the Stars: The Nostalgic History of Drive-In Theaters (Featuring Sauerbeck & Georgetown)
At the peak of the drive-in theater craze in 1958, more than 4000 drive-ins were operating in the U.S. Today that number is closer to 300. In this nostalgic minisode, we celebrate the phenomenon of drive-ins, highlighting two that hold special meaning for us, the Sauerbeck Family Drive-In located...
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Season 5 Deeper Dive: Updates & What's Next
In this lively update episode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea about new developments that occurred after their season 5 episodes aired. What intersection between their Scamanda and Sherri Papini episodes did the hosts discover? How are “American Nightmare” survivors Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron...
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Winnie the Pooh: The True Story Behind the 100-Year-Old Classic
If Winnie the Pooh is feeling a little rumbly in his tumbly, it may be because he’s now 100! And in this podcast, we celebrate the milestone by discussing how A. A. Milne’s lovable bear was brought to life. How did a real bear named Winnie inspire Milne’s famous character? Which of the real...
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“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) is Now 40!
“Bueller… Bueller… anyone?” Oh, yeahhh… it’s been 40 years since Ferris Bueller famously convinced girlfriend Sloane and best bud Cameron to skip school together for a whirlwind day in Chicago. And pop culture has never been the same. In this fun podcast we celebrate the 1986 hit movie that’s…
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Rocky: Celebrating 50 Years of the 1976 Knockout Hit!
Yo, Adrian! It’s been 50 years since Sylvester Stallone landed a knockout punch with “Rocky,” a low-budget movie about a down-on-his-luck boxer named Rocky Balboa. More than an underdog story, though, “Rocky” ended up being a sports drama, a love story, and the film that launched a franchise. But...
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Silver Screen Scoundrels: 3 Movie Dads Who Failed Their Families
Ready for a fun twist? The topic this week is Bad Dads! In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve celebrated Dads all month… but now it’s time to talk about how NOT to parent. In this fun episode, we highlight 3 characters who made our list of all-time worst movie fathers! But which Bad Dads did we choose?...
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Living Room Legends: 3 TV Dads Who Helped Shape America
It’s hard enough to father your own children, let alone earn a spot on the list of America’s Best TV Dads. Yet these 3 television legends have done just that! Continuing our June theme of “Dear Old Dad,” this week we discuss 3 of the top TV Dads of all time. But which wise, warm, and protective,...
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The Award Goes To… 3 Fantastic Film Fathers
Because these 3 film fathers deserve so much more than a greeting card or tie this Father’s Day, we’ve decided to recognize them with this fun podcast! But what are the qualities we look for in a great movie Dad? And which fictional fathers were able to meet our high standards? Add a little heart...
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Not All Superheroes Wear Capes… 3 Amazing Animated Dads
Not all superheroes wear capes… although some do! 😉 This month, we celebrate Father’s Day with a look at some of our favorite fathers from entertainment… starting with 3 amazing animated Dads! Who met OUR criteria for outstanding fathers in an animated show? Listen to find out… and let us know…
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The Women Behind “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
HeLa cells –taken from the body of a young, black wife and mother named Henrietta Lacks– have traveled to space, been used in important medical advancements such as with in vitro fertilization and the polio and COVID-19 vaccines, and have helped medical companies earn billions of dollars. Yet…
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Blood on Her Hands: The Fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos (Part 2)
What do you do when you discover a celebrated CEO named Elizabeth Holmes is marketing a medical device that is not only defective, but actually providing wildly inaccurate lab results to tens of thousands of people? Yet that CEO’s billion-dollar company, Theranos, is protected by over-the-top...
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Blood Lust: The Rise of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos (Part 1)
In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was declared the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world by Forbes. Her start-up, Theranos, employed more than 700 people and was valued at over $9 billion. By 2018, Theranos was worth nothing. In part 1 of this fascinating 2-part series, we focus on the woman...
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Shania Twain: From Personal Trauma to Musical Icon
*Content warning: This episode contains references to physical and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Known as the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain is the best-selling female artist in country music history, globally, widely praised for her ground-breaking country-to-pop crossover...
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Lucy Maud Montgomery & Her Kindred Spirit, “Anne of Green Gables”
*Content warning: This episode contains mention of a stillbirth and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” The world certainly found a kindred spirit in Anne Shirley, the...
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Remembering Catherine O’Hara: Comedian, Actress, and America’s Mom
You know a performance is iconic when a simple phrase like “Kevin!” or “Fold in the cheese, David” can immediately bring a detailed image to your mind… and a smile to your face. Such is the case with beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara, who passed away on January 30, and to whom we pay...
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Something That’s Green… Audrey II and “Little Shop of Horrors”
It was 44 years ago that a theater audience first heard mild-mannered Seymour and his bombshell crush, Audrey, belt out “Suddenly Seymour” while a bloodthirsty plant lurked in the background. Yet today, that same show– “Little Shop of Horrors”– is currently in its 6th year of a highly successful...
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Trolls: The Lore, the Tropes, and the Cult Classic “Trollhunter”
Trolls stink… literally. 😉 But as we see in the 2010 cult classic “Trollhunter,” trolls also make powerful antagonists, with their massive size, brute strength, ability to smell the blood of a Christian man, and tendency to turn to stone in the sunlight. What else do they make? A fascinating...
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Making It COUNT… The story behind Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”
Bram Stoker likely had no idea when he created the infamous Count Dracula that his monster would not only help solidify the archetype of a vampire, but also one day be named the most portrayed literary character in film by the Guinness Book of World Records. In this fascinating podcast, we…
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King Kong: Origins
The 1933 classic “King Kong” has been referred to as not only a terrifying monster movie, but also an epic fairy tale, tragic love story, and landmark piece of cinema. In fact, this groundbreaking film actually originated the legendary character of King Kong, now part of the MonsterVerse… and…
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Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and the Legacy of “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” became an American classic. The 1962 film adaptation earned 8 Oscar nominations, 3 wins, and Atticus Finch the #1 spot on AFI’s 2003 list of greatest movie heroes. And the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Harper Lee is believed to be one factor behind her failed...
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John Grisham: The Master of the Legal Thriller
Often referred to as “The Master of the Legal Thriller,“ John Grisham published his first book, “A Time to Kill,” in 1989, and 37 years later, he shows no signs of slowing down. He has now written 51 consecutive #1 bestsellers that have been translated into more than 50 languages. So what better...
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You Can’t Handle This Episode: The 1992 Blockbuster “A Few Good Men”
“You can’t handle the truth…” If you’re a fan of the 1992 classic “A Few Good Men”-- a film is widely considered to be one of the top 10 courtroom dramas in American film history– this episode is for you! What mystery surrounds a Marine involved in the real-life incident that inspired “A Few Good...
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An “Unbroken” Hero: The Survival Story of Louis Zamperini
In September of 1943, bombardier Louis Zamperini and his friend Phil, the pilot of their crashed B-24 plane, finally reached land after being stranded on the ocean for 47 days. Louie had no idea the two had landed in Japanese territory, at a location nicknamed “Execution Island,” and that his...
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2 Miles and Falling… The Survival Story of Juliane Koepcke
“I hadn’t left the plane… the plane had left me.” This is the situation that 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke faced on December 24, 1971. Hit by lightning, the plane in which Juliane and her mother were traveling had broken up, and the teen– who was still strapped into her bench seat– found herself...
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“Kevinnnn!” The Christmas Classic “Home Alone” Turns 35
“Kevinnnn!” If that simple quote immediately floods you with feelings of nostalgia, the holiday spirit, and memories of an 8-year-old boy outwitting the bumbling Wet Bandits, this episode is for you! The Christmas classic “Home Alone” turns 35 this year, and we can’t think of a better way to...
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Christmas at the Capital: A Field Trip to Frankfort, Kentucky
Looking for your own small-town, Hallmark Christmas experience? Look no further than historic Frankfort, Kentucky’s state capital! That’s where Candy and Ashley headed for an impromptu field trip last month, and they share their adventures in this fun episode. The visit started with a delicious...
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Good Grief! “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is 60!
Good grief! It’s hard to believe it’s been 60 years since “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired. Yet the story of a round-headed young boy disheartened by the commercialization of Christmas remains a beloved holiday classic to this day. How did the Coke vs. Pepsi advertising wars help prompt “A...
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Still Kicking after 100 Years: The Rockettes
Famous for their ‘eye-high’ kicks, the Rockettes have performed in every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1957, and more than 72 million people have attended their annual Christmas Spectacular that first debuted in 1933. As if that weren’t impressive enough, this year the iconic precision…
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The Haunting Story of “American Nightmare”
Note: Due to mature content, this episode is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. At 3 am on March 23, 2015, a sleeping couple was awakened by a blinding white light, red laser dots moving across their bodies, and a voice that instructed the woman, Denise, to tie her...
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Stopping “Scamanda”: We Speak to Aletta, Lisa Berry, and Nancy Moscatiello
If you’re familiar with “Scamanda,” you know the real heroes of the story: Lisa Berry, the brave whistleblower who shared her belief that former neighbor Amanda C. Riley was faking cancer; Nancy Moscatiello, the journalist who doggedly pursued the investigation despite the lawsuit filed against...
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An Interview with Nancy Moscatiello: The Investigator Who Unmasked Scamanda
Amanda C. Riley– better known as “Scamanda”–is the woman who faked terminal cancer for 9 years, swindling countless kind-hearted supporters out of money and services. Nancy Moscatiello is the TV producer and journalist whose dogged investigation ultimately led to Amanda’s arrest and conviction.…
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Never Say Die! “The Goonies” Turn 40
Hey, you guys! In honor of its 40th anniversary, we’re revisiting the beloved 80s adventure classic “The Goonies!” What experience from Steven Spielberg’s own life inspired the idea for “The Goonies? Where are the cast members now? What elaborate prank did Steven Spielberg and the child actors…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Known as America’s first ghost story, Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been adapted by the likes of Disney, Tim Burton, and Scooby Doo. And just in time for Halloween, we too revisit the timeless classic that turned the Headless Horseman into an American legend. How did a...
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“The X-Files”: The Truth Is Out There
Was it the creepy monsters? The alien abductions? The government conspiracy? The chemistry between Mulder and Scully? What IS it that fans love so much about “The X-Files?” All of the above– and we touch on every one of these points in this lively podcast! What inspired Chris Carter to create the...
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Sherri Papini: Kidnapping Victim or Gone Girl?
On November 24, 2016, a woman who’d been missing for 22 days, Sherri Papini, was spotted by a trucker on the side of the road, wearing chains and screaming for help. Upon examination, the beautiful wife and mother of two was discovered to be emaciated, her body showing signs of terrible abuse,...
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Celebrating 200 Cuppas of Scandal Water!
Celebrate good times, come on… It’s a celebration! 🎶🎉 Scandal Water has hit 200 episodes and to mark this momentous event, you’re invited to an awards party! Which episode would you choose for the “Ugly Duckling Award?” How about “The Oscar Goes to…,” “Most Intriguing Interview,” or the “You’re...
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Scamanda Part 2: Taking Down Amanda C. Riley
How do you stop a woman who has successfully faked terminal cancer for 9 years and swindled her kind-hearted supporters out of more than $100,000 in online donations alone? That’s the focus of this Part 2 episode on infamous scammer Amanda C. Riley, better known as Scamanda. What impact did...
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Scamanda Part 1: Who was Amanda C. Riley?
To the people who read her blog and attended her church, Amanda C. Riley was a beautiful, young wife and mother who managed to live her life with hope and faith even as she was dying of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. But who was the real Amanda? The story of how this beguiling woman deceived and betrayed...
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In the 18th century, the term ‘scandal water’ was coined to refer to tea, as people would often enjoy a juicy bit of gossip as they lingered over their daily cuppa. Now you have the chance to listen in each week as Candy and Ashley ‘spill the tea’ about a compelling story from the entertainment...
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August Minisode 4: Going West with Jefferson Moore
As a special treat, each week in August, while Candy and Ashley are on break, they are releasing a minisode, bonus content usually reserved for their friends on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. While the last three episodes have been previously released, this week’s episode is brand new! If you…
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In the 18th century, the term ‘scandal water’ was coined to refer to tea, as people would often enjoy a juicy bit of gossip as they lingered over their daily tea. Now you have the chance to listen in each week as Candy & Ashley ‘spill the tea’ about a peculiar topic somehow related to the entertainment industry. Give ‘Scandal Water’ a listen! We think you’ll find it suits your taste.Cheers!
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