Apologies Accepted

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 look at Haley Joel Osment, famous as a child actor for his role in "The Sixth Sense" ("I see dead people") and a surprising amount of work...

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 star of the show was convicted to 30 years to life for sexual assault.  Ashton and Mila were asked to write character letters for thei...

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 products off their shelves - including the Tahoe Airport. Parker didn't care, he claimed he made $10,000 in sales that day and everyone co...

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 apologies, focusing on a notable apology issued by Bakari Sellers after inappropriate timing of his comments linking the crash to staffing issues...

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 towards marginalized groups, sparking controversy and a demand for an apology from Trump.

The hosts explore Bishop Buddy's unwavering commitm...

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 team was winning, he got mad at a woman sitting a few seats away for being a fan of the opposing team and used some very foul language. ...

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 impact on the individuals involved. With a mix of personal stories and passionate debate, this episode promises to challenge your views on a...

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 the families thoughts and prayers" (in Russian and no not a direct translation or even close).

Our AI overlord has a more in-depth analysi...

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 Duke University students.  There was a huge media frenzy and a lot of support for the accuser, but behind the scenes the case was shaky at b...

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 use their phone to call her mom for help.  Somehow everyone had a work phone that they could not use for personal reasons, or they somehow...

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 outraged.  Korea is a democratic republic, the same as the United States.  People took to the streets, mothers of soldiers grounded them for...

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.

The Chancellor had a well-known fear of dogs, but held her fear in check and continued on with the meeting.

Years later, in her memoir, ...

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 and everyone is invited!  Jelly Beans and toast for all - including Franklin, the only black kid in the world of Charlie Brown and Peanu...

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 and let Uncle Man and Aunt Lady know what you really think of their dry-ass turkey!

And now, for the episode.

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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 resignation.  She sued the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center and one of the conditions of the suit was a public apology.  She won her case and...

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 supporters and within hours her post migrated from Bluesky (a Twitter competitor) over to "X" (formerly Twitter and now just a garbage pil...

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 candidate was).

But then quick came the apology when he discovered that not everyone thought his post was demure, or mindful, or respectful.

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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 past.

The hosts explore the community's reaction, with local leaders and residents expressing anger and demanding accountability from parade ...

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 a gentler crime from gentler days…but there is a social contract involved!  You aren’t allowed to trick anyone who has left you a treat....