Scandal Sheet

The 12 Scandals of Christmas

Already worn down by the baking, decorating, shopping, present-wrapping…and your barely sustained grimace of around-the-clock merriment? Well, your friends from the SCANDAL SHEET podcast are here to help. Listen my children and you will hear of the 12 best scandals of 2022! Believe it or not, a celebrity is not immune from misery. Their troubles are likely far worse than yours (and more $$$).  And hearing about their well-earned woes just might restore that hint of a genuine smile to your holiday-weary face. You’ve worked so hard this year and you’re entitled to a little bit of schadenfreude – at the same time - most celebs deserve more than a little comeuppance. Yes? To accomplish this goal, we assemble an A Team of TOP analysts. In addition to our millennial co-host, Ellie, a culture/media expert, we also welcome a Gen Z guest, Chessa, a Bay Area tech worker, on her first-time appearance on the show. Series regular, John Hoekstra rounds out this societal tiger team. BITE IT TMZ. HAPPY HOLDIAYS!

(Contains brief explicit language in a clip at 1:10 min.)

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The Short Happy Life of Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway, many scholars say, was the greatest American author of the 20^th century. Were you forced to read this author in high school? Did you love or hate that assignment? (BTW- I hated him at age 17). But who was this guy actually? He was awarded both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, a very rare two-fer for any author. In both his books and personal life, he often appeared to cultivate a highly publicized, ultra-masculine image. But is that his real story? His classic works often reveal a main character (much like himself) tortured by insecurity, self-loathing, and guilt. In a rare appearance, we welcome back series co-founder, Kassia, to help dissect Hem’s bizarre personal and literary career…which ended tragically by suicide at the tender age of only 61. In our super-narcissistic, celebrity world of today, Hemingway’s amazing stories continue to resonate in our time. He often asks us to look in the mirror…but do we really want to?

I know a lot of our listeners appreciate our scripted, SNL-style comedy skits - because I read your emails. We give you a holiday feast here. You get TWO skits today – in other words, both turkey and prime rib for your Scandal Sheet holiday – both featuring my regular co-host Ellie and our versatile composer, John Hoekstra who moonlights as a Dustin Hoffman-esque character actor by night (he can do anything).

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Thanksgiving Quiz Show

Join several of our regular guests and contributors for this Thanksgiving Day quiz show. It’s both fun AND educational. We cover the Mayflower voyage, the Pilgrims at Plymouth, their indigenous neighbors, the first Thanksgiving harvest celebration (which - spoiler - participants at the time didn’t believe was that big a deal), the Macy’s Day Parade, and the current American holiday menu. Try to guess the questions yourself!

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First published November 2020.

Food Expert, Susan Greeley. Plant-Based Foods – Part 2

Doctors are telling everyone to reduce their animal product intake. But can any omnivore resist a juicy burger? Big Science has given us a solution. Plant-based facsimiles of beef, pork and chicken have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Legit?

Your hosts drill deep with food expert, author, and television personality, SUSAN GREELEY. Both informative and entertaining – you’ll fall in love with this guest.

Connect with Susan at susangreeley.com. Buy her book on amazon: https://bit.ly/3EmglJX

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The Salem Witches – The TRUE Untold Story

Our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Everyone has marginally heard of these witch trials. But do you REALLY know what went on in this tiny New England town?? YOU DON’T! We bring you documented evidence that you have probably never heard before. Were the witches tripping on a hallucinogenic substance, unbeknownst to themselves? You’ll find out about that fact and many more in this spooky and entertaining call back to 1692 -- which resonates, in surprising ways, to our present day social and political circumstances.

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Your Daddy’s Burger? Plant-Based Foods – Part 1

Doctors are telling everyone to reduce their animal product intake. But can any omnivore resist a juicy burger? Big Science has given us a solution. Plant-based facsimiles of beef, pork and chicken have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Legit? We host a bi-costal, simultaneous, blind tasting session of the traditional Burger King beef Whopper and its plant-based cousin, the Imagine Whopper. Featured tasters are Ellie’s husband, Paul and previous guest, Joe Duffus of the Government Accountability Institute.

Stay tuned for part 2 of this series where we interview food expert, author, and television personality, Susan Greeley. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Joe’s company, GAI also produces a weekly podcast called, “The Drill Down”, http: thedrilldown.com  Please check it out.

Bourdain Confidential

On the occasion of a new biography being released in early October, we wanted to revisit this early episode that covers the same material. 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.

Maureen’s website:

https://www.navigatingthroughloss.com

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First published November 2021.

Cryptocurrency – Truth…or Dare?

Are cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, a sham – or the future of global exchange value? Should we hunker down with the US dollar, the Euro, the Chinese Yuan, gold, or silver? OR…should we look to the future? Your hosts dive deep on this controversial subject, as we interview a cryptocurrency expert, EZRA VAZQUEZ-D’AMICO. Ezra works for the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, BBB’s charitable, non-profit arm. BBB WGA is the U.S.’s leading charity evaluator. Ezra helped found a philanthropic, online platform called GiveSafely, that leverages the blockchain and welcomes cryptocurrency donations. This super smart guy knows everything on this subject so buckle up and prepare to be educated on what – and let’s be honest – most of us are still scratching our heads about and wish we knew more. Today, you came to the right place.

Go to Givesafely.io to learn more about his platform.. Contact Ezra at: evazquezdamico@give.org should your org want to be included. Also, here’s a link to his article on crypto-philanthropy give.org/wise-giving-guide-new.

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You Say You Want A Revolution? – Hurricanes and Tornadoes: Cherished Summer Memories

In addition to pools, beaches, and outdoor BBQs, nothing defines summer more than its ferocious, damaging, and deadly storms. We interview an old friend, Rob from the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a founding member of our frequent guests, the Met’s Mob. Rob was witness to America’s largest and most destructive hurricane on record, as it struck New York City. HURRICANE SANDY. Its 10th anniversary is next month. With his unique and legendary wit, Rob shares his personal story, that of the larger city … and that of his Mother.

Love At First Bite - Sharks: Cherished Summer Memories

Since the 1975 film, “Jaws” broke every box-office record, sharks became America’s favorite, summer terror. While Caribbean/Gulf sharks in New England waters were pure fiction 50 years ago…that is not the case today. Recently, there has been an explosion of unprecedented shark sightings and attacks in North Atlantic waters. Are these predators truly man-eaters trolling our beaches for a human buffet? Or, are they mostly minding their own business and simply following their food sources migration into warming waters. Your hosts drill deep into the real story. In the meantime, avoid the community pool - ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!

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