Scandal Sheet

”The Christmas That Almost Wasn‘t”

It begins with a dejected Santa Claus, in disguise, telling a man, “Christmas is not coming this year…” WOW! What a pitch for a movie. How did the filmmakers do? We examine this forgotten cinematic Christmas masterpiece from 1966. For more than 2 decades after its very successful international theater run, it was a non-stop, exclusive, seasonal staple on HBO…but has since faded from view. You can watch with us for free (with ads) at: https://www.crackle.com/watch/playlist/2133290/2515452  You and the kids may still love it! Enter our time machine for an enjoyable romp through 1960’s mythos and values. Or, sit back and we’ll take you through every moment of this weird and deliciously fascinating artifact. We promise many BIG laughs along the way! Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

My founding pod co-host, Kassia, joins us for a victory lap and hilarious fun with this episode. Find her new solo podcast, “Have We Met Before” at https://have-we-met-before.castos.com/

Big Apple Christmas?

Christmas in the USA today is not Christmas without New York City. The Macy’s Parade on Thanksgiving, the giant tree in Rockefeller Center, the Rockettes, etc. But how did NYC become the Christmas Capital for the U.S. - and even the English-speaking world? Does it even make sense? We invite 3, life-long New Yorkers to discuss. 2 are not even Christian. These are terrific friends of this pod, the METS MOB, famous from other podcasts. And we get a baseball update on the Max Scherzer signing and the player lockout by owners. We also feature a very funny cold open that you won’t want to miss! If you don’t care for baseball, swish to 23:18 to get right to the Christmas stuff after the open. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet. Original music by John Hoekstra: https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA

Mentioned References:

https://soundcloud.com/fromthecheapseats More from the Mets Mob.

https://www.arrivealivepodcast.com/ Great motorcycle safety pod with amazing guests that anyone will love.

If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.

From Plymouth and 34th Street With Love – Our Thanksgiving Special

We lovingly cover America’s favorite holiday, which is unique to our country. Not a scandal – just an exploration of myth versus fact. I don’t think you will be shocked or disappointed…just a little wiser. The first Thanksgiving, the Macy’s parade, and our current holiday table are all on this delicious menu of topics - heavy on the gravy and cranberry sauce. We are also PLEASED TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW CO-HOST, Ellie. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Mentioned Sources:

“Of Plymouth Plantation”, 1651, William Bradford

“Mayflower”, 2007, Nathaniel Philbrick

“Saints and Strangers”, 2015, National Geographic Channel

Bourdain Confidential

Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, best-selling author, and international television star, unexpectedly commits an apparent suicide at age 62 - at the very zenith of his fame. How could this possibly happen? And what lessons for us lie beneath this Shakespeare-esque tragedy? Our guest in this episode, is notable, professional grief/loss consultant, Maureen Desmond, who has a podcast of her own called, “Giving Grief A Voice”. Together, we attempt to unravel and penetrate the details of the rollercoaster life of this complicated, uniquely American person that led to his terrible demise. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Thumbnail Photo: Wikipedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/legalcode

 

Halloween Special – In Baseball No One Can Hear You Scream, Part 2

The riveting conclusion - your fearless podcast hosts – Kassia, Bernice, and Thad - have been hired by the Washington Nationals baseball team ownership to investigate a 243 year old legend inside their stadium - on Halloween night! Entering as skeptics, they encounter a ghost-company of headless American Revolution soldiers and the Hessian mercenaries that slaughtered them in 1777 - now ravenous zombies! If you missed part 1, here it is: https://scandalsheet.podbean.com/e/in-baseball-no-one-can-hear-you-scream/ Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

"Have We Met Before?" can be found on Apple podcasts; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-we-met-before/id1591935272

Music mentioned by John Hoekstra: https://hoekstramusic.com or https://youtube.com/channel/UC2Gon6qb9ar07BP0hsNPXdA

BONUS – 2019 Astros v Nationals World Series – Classified Files

How soon fans forget…the Houston Astros cheated in the 2017 World Series, got away with it, and won that year. They tried the same scam again in 2019 against the Washington Nationals. But this time they were caught. We have the secret recordings that uncovered the conspiracy here! Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

In Baseball No One Can Hear You Scream, Part 1

Your fearless podcast hosts – Kassia, Bernice, and Thad - have been hired by the Washington Nationals baseball team ownership to investigate a 243 year old legend inside their stadium - on Halloween night! Entering as skeptics, they encounter a ghost-company of headless American Revolution soldiers and the Hessian mercenaries that slaughtered them in 1777 - now ravenous zombies! Part 2 will be released on October 30^th, Halloween Eve, at sunset Eastern time. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Forgive Pete Rose? Fall Of A Legend

In honor of the MLB postseason, we re-open the case of Pete Rose, one of the greatest baseball players in history. But he was permanently expelled from baseball in 1989 for gambling on the game – an activity millions of Americans do each day. This expulsion makes Rose ineligible for induction into the Hall Of Fame. Add to that the multiple statutory rape charges and tax evasion. Sympathetic tragic figure? – or scum bag? We dive deep into the REAL truth behind his catastrophic downfall. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

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FREE BRITNEY! The Case of Spears VS Spears

Can a working-class father from Louisiana - himself a veteran of uncontrolled alcoholism and rehab – use the courts to impose a state of near-enslavement on his multi-millionaire daughter for over a decade? We invite one of New York City's leading attorneys and a NY public school teacher to dive deep and take you beyond the sound bites and headlines on this on-going, mind-numbing injustice.

If you wish to reach David Grover, for legal assistance: 212-527-7575, DGrover@GroverFen.com.

Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet'.

Ever thought of making your own podcast series for yourself, a business, or organization? We can help you with that! Contact Thad Halcli Media, LLC, offering a complete slate of podcasting and audio/video/animation production services, thad@mediatah.com , 703-543-8102. Samples: bit.ly/30xLymT

Lies And Death, Pandemic Politics – Part 1: The ”Spanish Flu”

In this first of a multi-part series, we tear back the curtain on plagues in known time. We are joined by Professor Vince Connelly of Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom to discuss this global epidemic – for many centuries, the most deadly until today’s COVID - that both overlapped and influenced World War 1 and its aftermath.

Thumbnail Photo: Raymond Coyne/Courtesy of Lucretia Little History Room, Mill Valley Public Library. Mill Valley, CA.

Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com  or find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet'.

Ever thought of making your own podcast series for yourself, a business, or organization? We can help you with that! Contact Thad Halcli Media, LLC, offering a complete slate of podcasting and audio/video/animation production services, thad@mediatah.com , 703-543-8102. Samples: http://bit.ly/30xLymT