The Disturbed Southern Belle and Gentleman
A mother and son duo exploring the dark, strange, and twisted things in the world around them.
Episodes
Episode explores the life, music, and legend of blues pioneer Robert Johnson — his humble beginnings, rapid rise as a brilliant guitarist and songwriter, and the enduring myths about his death.
We examine his recordings, influence on later rock and blues artists, the mystery of his grave and cause of death, and the famous crossroads legend that helped cement his legend in music history.
In this episode the hosts explore the macabre and mysterious side of classical music, beginning with the astonishing tale of Joseph Haydn’s stolen skull and its eventual return more than a century later.
They also cover the myths around Mozart’s unfinished Requiem, the spirit-medium claims of Rosemary Brown, and how composers like Mahler, Liszt, and Schumann turned grief and obsession with death into haunting music.
In this episode of the Disturbed Southern Belle podcast, hosts explore chilling true stories from the classical music world. They recount the unsolved 1764 murder of French violinist Jean‑Marie Leclerc and the violent, scandalous life of Italian noble-composer Carlo Gesualdo, examining how personal strife, jealousy, and possible madness influenced their lives and music.
This episode dives into newly surfaced archives of Marilyn Monroe—her poems, diaries, letters, and therapy notes—to paint an intimate portrait of the star behind the image.
We explore her struggles with childhood trauma, psychoanalysis, turbulent marriages, and the unanswered questions surrounding her tragic death, offering a deeper, human view of an icon.
This episode traces Rock Hudson’s rise from Roy Scherer to Hollywood’s golden-era heartthrob, a carefully crafted public image engineered by agents and studios.
It follows his closeted personal life, sham publicity marriage, major film roles, and his AIDS diagnosis and public announcement, and explains how his story changed public conversations about sexuality and disease.
In this episode, the hosts explore the fierce life and career of Betty Davis — born Ruth Elizabeth Davis — tracing her rise from a stormy birth in Lowell to Hollywood legend. They unpack her perfectionism, landmark films, notorious feuds (notably with Joan Crawford), and candid autobiographies that reveal a complex, driven woman who pushed against studios and societal expectations.
Through anecdotes about her childhood, stage begin...
Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode we trace the life of Robert "Bobby" Driscoll — from his serendipitous start as a freckled child actor, through Disney stardom in Song of the South and Peter Pan, to his struggles with addiction, legal troubles, and his lonely, tragic death. We explore how fame, studio politics, and personal demons shaped his heartbreaking decline.
Join us as we discuss one of the most iconic stars of the 50s and 60s, the beautiful Elizabeth Taylor.
Join us as we discuss the tangled affair of Hollywood heartthrob Tyrone Power.
Join us as we discuss the sad life of Rita Hayworth. A life filled with pain and sorrow.
Join us as we discuss one of the biggest heartthrobs of the "Golden Age of Hollywood".
A concise look at Jean Harlow’s rapid rise from wealthy socialite to Hollywood’s platinum blonde, her scandals and studio-controlled image, and the tragic early death that sealed her legacy.
In this episode we trace Ingrid Bergman’s journey from a tragic childhood in Sweden to becoming a Hollywood icon, examining her breakthrough roles, ambitious drive, and complex personal life.
We delve into the affairs and scandals—most notably with director Roberto Rossellini—that led to public exile, her eventual comeback, family conflicts, health battles, and the mixed legacy she left behind.
This episode explores the complicated life and legacy of Clark Gable, from his troubled childhood and rise through Hollywood to his defining roles.
We cover his breakthrough performances, Oscar win, and role in Gone with the Wind, alongside the many affairs, marriages, and scandals that followed him.
The hosts discuss the love and loss of Carole Lombard, Gable’s wartime service, later career highlights like The Misfits, and the con...
This episode traces Montgomery Clift’s meteoric rise as a Hollywood rebel and his devastating decline after a near-fatal car crash, exploring his private life, struggles with addiction, and the studio image that both made and trapped him.
We examine the rumors, friendships, and performances that shaped his legacy, and why his tragic story still resonates as a portrait of talent, vulnerability, and the costs of fame.
This episode traces Charlie Chaplin’s journey from a poverty-stricken Victorian childhood to international stardom as the Tramp, highlighting his creative breakthroughs in silent cinema and his signature films like The Gold Rush, City Lights, and The Great Dictator.
We also cover the scandals, political battles, exile from the United States, and late-life honors that shaped his complicated legacy — a pioneering artist whose work en...
This episode unpacks the life and scandal of Lana Turner — from her discovery as a 16-year-old, rise to stardom in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice, to the violent affair with Johnny Stompanato that ended in his killing by Turner’s daughter Cheryl Crane.
We cover the sensational trial, the media frenzy that followed, the impact on Turner’s career and Crane’s life, and how the case changed public conversations about domesti...
A concise episode covering Joan Crawford's journey from a difficult childhood and chorus-girl beginnings to Hollywood stardom, turbulent marriages, famous feuds, and controversial family allegations.
In this final October episode, the host shares personal encounters with the paranormal across different stages of life: cold spots and phantom footsteps in an old house, a disembodied voice, a rattlesnake moment, a soothing hand on the back of his head, recurring shadow figures, and a DVD inexplicably hurled across the room after his father’s death.
These true, unexplained events shaped his curiosity about the supernatural and leav...
Join us as we discuss one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn.
We will discuss his rise to fame and the scandals that came about due to his relationship with underage girls.
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