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Which late-night talk show hosts have kept YOU company during the wee hours? 

Chances are, there’ve been several because the history of late night talk shows extends back more than 70 years… and is the subject of this fascinating Part 1 episode!

What woman holds the distinction of being the very first late night talk show host? Who established trademark features of the genre, like the opening monologue, comedy bits, and host’s desk...

Whether you’ve seen Dawne Gee anchoring the news, hosting a talk show, being awarded the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award, or simply enjoying a meal out with her family, Dawne’s friendly face is likely one you recognize if you’ve spent any time in the Louisville area. 

In this fascinating episode, we interview news personality and humanitarian Dawne Gee. 

How did Dawne move from one-time bouncer and stand-up comic to news a...

What do you consider to be the most memorable talk show moment? 

Tom Cruise’s couch-jumping interview? Presidential candidate Bill Clinton’s saxophone performance of “Heartbreak Hotel?” The shocking announcement that a certain morning talk show host had just been fired for sexual misconduct? 

Listen to this fun, nostalgic episode to hear OUR top picks! 

Join us as we peek behind the scenes of memorable moments from “The Oprah Winfr...

Note: The content discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all ages.  “The Jerry Springer Show” sparked boycotts and protests led by a priest, was referred to as the pioneer of Trash TV, and released an episode that was immediately banned due to its inappropriate content. 

Yet the tabloid talk show has also been referred to as a cultural phenomenon, so popular that it once bested the wildly successful “The Oprah Winfrey S...

Billed as a simple “High School Musical,”  it was actually a global phenomenon. 

The 2006 made-for-TV Disney Original launched the careers of actors like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, transformed the Disney Channel’s programming, and garnered $4 billion in retail sales. 

Which elements of the movie were based on the screenwriter’s own life? How was director Kenny Ortega able to film a Broadway style musical with such a young cast ...

It’s a TV series about a group of teens growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s during the Troubles. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny.

We’re talking about the charming, if somewhat irreverent coming-of-age TV show “Derry Girls,” and in this ‘grand’ episode we take you behind the scenes with the whole gang– Erin, Michelle, Orla, Clare, the wee English fella, and even Sister Michael!

What characters and events in “Derry Girls” are ...

The coming-of-age classic “Stand By Me” is now pushing 40, but the story it tells is timeless– that of young friendship, and the enduring love that comes with it. 

In this episode we delve into the backstory of the beloved film, then share a few impressions after watching “Stand By Me” during our break– the first time for Ashley!

What famous author wrote the novella on which the movie was based, calling it autobiographical? How did...

Miss this episode on the beloved rom-com “Clueless” that tells the story of Cher, a self-absorbed Betty with a heart of gold, whose annoying step-brother Josh (a Baldwin himself!) ends up being her love interest? As if!

This classic 90s film was more than just a work of entertainment. It not only changed the way we speak, but also influenced fashion and launched the careers of young stars such as Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brit...

What does it take to save a marriage headed toward divorce? For Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor the answer is: A pandemic. 

In this episode, we share the love story of Hollywood couple and frequent on-screen costars Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, including a few highlights from their individual lives and careers.

What was it like having comedy legends as parents, and how did that affect Ben’s own views on child-rearing? Wha...

Kimberly Williams recently opened up about the “terrifying” medical ordeal that stole her voice for 2 years. While husband Brad Paisley has praised her strength in fighting to figure out the problem, Kimberly has shared how much Brad’s support and sense of humor meant to her during that time. Married nearly 22 years, the country music star and popular actress have supported each other personally and professionally from the very s...

They first crossed paths in 1978 when Kyra Sedgwick was 12 and Kevin Bacon 19, though he doesn’t remember it! The pre-teen complimented the young actor after seeing Kevin perform in an Off-Broadway play. Ten years later the two were married, and they’ve remained happily so for 36 years. Just ask the goats they occasionally serenade when posting Instagram videos from their Connecticut farm. In this fun Valentine’s week episode, ...

Named the greatest actor of the 20th century by the New York Times in 2020, Denzel Washington is one of today’s most well-known and highly respected actors.

Less well-known is his wife of 41 years, Pauletta Washington, an accomplished musician and actress with whom Denzel has shared a life and raised four successful children… and without whom Denzel has said, “I wouldn’t be alive.” 

In this episode, we celebrate the love story of D...

Special thanks to friends and listeners Lizzie and Hayden for submitting the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire episode as their Fan Favorite, and sharing insights for the new introduction. In addition, Ashley also weighs in on the conspiracy theory explored in “Forbidden Fruit: Sin City’s Underworld and the Supper Club Inferno,” a book mentioned in the episode. 

(Originally aired 9/19/2023)

It’s the 3rd deadliest nightclub fire in US ...

Special thanks to friend and listener Rich for submitting “The Fugitive” as his Fan Favorite topic and providing audio for the new introduction. 

Part 1: (Originally aired 11/5/2024)

Accused of brutally murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble, played by megastar Harrison Ford, is relentlessly pursued by the shrewd and witty U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard, played by Tommy Lee Jones. 

This is the simple but engaging premise behind the 1993 b...

Special thanks to friend and listener Jennifer for submitting our Anne Frank episode as her Fan Favorite, and providing audio for the new introduction. In addition to the insights and personal connections that are shared by Jennifer, Candy and Ashley also discuss two new developments related to the legacy of Anne Frank, the young writer whose tragic story has touched millions of people around the world. 

(Originally aired 4/2/2024)

Special thanks to friend and listener Jodi for submitting “The Princess Bride” episode as her Fan Favorite and providing audio for the new introduction. 

(Originally aired 2/13/2024)

“The Princess Bride” (1987) remains a beloved cult classic nearly 40 years after its release… and after you listen to this fun episode, you’ll remember exactly why!

Why did author William Goldman and director Rob Reiner have to fight so hard to bring t...

You count aloud the seconds as the clock approaches midnight of New Year’s Eve, watching the massive, twinkling ball lower in One Times Square. At midnight you share a kiss with a loved one, then sing along to a rousing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne.”

This is what you do to welcome every New Year. The question is: Why?

In this lively episode we first touch on a few customs followed in other countries before delving into the history...

Son of a Nutcracker! That’s what you’ll be saying if you miss this celebration of the beloved  2003 Christmas classic “Elf” starring Will Ferrell. 

With the media attention surrounding the return of “Elf: The Musical” to Broadway– and fan favorite Sean Astin in the role of Santa– what better time to revisit the film that first introduced us to the lovable Buddy the Elf?

What classic holiday movie did the makers of “Elf” model after...

Ah, Christmas… the time for peace, goodwill– and for those caught up in one of the famous must-have toy crazes– store brawls and price-gouging!

In this fun, nostalgic episode we revisit 3 notable toy crazes– one from the 80s, one from the 90s, and one from the 2010s. 

Which toy sparked so many riots, some stores started having shipments delivered by armored truck? How did a popular talk show host play a key role in starting the fre...