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Melt With You
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Melt With You

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My Beautiful Son
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My Beautiful Son

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Baby You Can Drive My Car
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Walk On The Wild Side

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The Internet Is For Porn

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Let's Get Married
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Let's Get Married

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Jussie Don't Be A Hero

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Turn The Page
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Turn The Page

More nuclear fallout from Ryan Adams exclusive...Mo'Nique still isn't acting…

Lying Eyes
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Lying Eyes

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Sex, Lies and Videotape
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Crime Wave

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Fat Bottomed Girls
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Fat Bottomed Girls

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Closer To God
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Closer To God

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The Hills Are Alive

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Can I Get A Witness
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Can I Get A Witness

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Cherokee People
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Cherokee People

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Date Rape
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Date Rape

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Scandalouz
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Scandalouz

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Dirty Little Secret
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Dirty Little Secret

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Boys, Boys, Boys
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Super Freak
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Super Freak

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Mad About The Boy
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Mad About The Boy

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Psycho Killer
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Psycho Killer

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I Can't Get No Satisfaction
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I Can't Get No Satisfaction

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(I Just) Died In Your Arms

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Who Are You?
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Need You Tonite
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Need You Tonite

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What's Going On
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What's Going On

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Who Are You?
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Brown Sugar
December 11, 2018

Brown Sugar

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Isn't She Lovely
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Isn't She Lovely

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Jet
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The funeral for George Bush was a reminder of things we desperately need...The bullshit marriage…

Is This Love?
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Is This Love?

Scientology's audition process to get a women to beTom Cruise's girlfriend...My close…

I Know The Future
December 2, 2018

I Know The Future

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Beyond The Sea
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Beyond The Sea

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Gangsta Shit
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Gangsta Shit

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It's A Family Affair
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It's A Family Affair

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Black Friday
November 23, 2018

Black Friday

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What A Wonderful World
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What A Wonderful World

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Disappearing
November 18, 2018

Disappearing

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You Know I'm No Good
November 16, 2018

You Know I'm No Good

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I Am Woman
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I Am Woman

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After The Fire
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After The Fire

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Jailhouse Rock
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Jailhouse Rock

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Fool For The City
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Fool For The City

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You've Got A Friend

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Haters
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Haters

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A Day In The Life

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Don't Fear The Reaper
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Don't Fear The Reaper

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Bonus Episode : Sylvester Stallone needs a lifetime achievement Oscar
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You're My Best Friend
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You're My Best Friend

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I Just Can't Wait To Be King
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I Just Can't Wait To Be King

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Lay Me Down
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Lay Me Down

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Fame
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Love The Way You Lie
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Love The Way You Lie

Another Harvey Weinstein accuser is caught in a lie…

I Know What Boys Want
October 9, 2018

I Know What Boys Want

Bad, sleazy boys Bryan Singer and James Gunn get the go-ahead to direct two big feature…

I Can't Get No Satisfaction
October 7, 2018

I Can't Get No Satisfaction

Alyssa Milano, Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski do all they can to be seen and heard on Capitol…

I'm A Man
October 4, 2018

I'm A Man

The emasculation of men is at its worst on the Showtime show "Kidding."...Manchester University…

Yesterday, When I Was Young
October 2, 2018

Yesterday, When I Was Young

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One Bourbon, One Scotch and a Beer
September 30, 2018

One Bourbon, One Scotch and a Beer

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Memories
September 27, 2018

Memories

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Caught Out There
September 25, 2018

Caught Out There

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Tweet Fighting Man
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Tweet Fighting Man

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Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon
September 20, 2018

Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon

Ariana Grande's penchant for dressing like a teenager...Is Drake's obsession with texting…

American Woman
September 18, 2018

American Woman

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Dog Eat Dog
September 16, 2018

Dog Eat Dog

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Season For Loving
September 13, 2018

Season For Loving

Cross-country tales with Gumpel at the wheel...I make out with Steve Guttenberg for a movie…

I Wanna Be Sedated
September 11, 2018

I Wanna Be Sedated

Remembering where you were on Sept 11, 2016 when Hillary Clinton was thrown into a waiting van and…

In My Life
September 9, 2018

In My Life

I remember my buddy Chico and Tupac Shakur, two friends forever tied to the day, September…

It's A Shame
September 6, 2018

It's A Shame

My Burt Reynolds' story...I can understand Geoffrey Owens' pain. Trader Joe's or Best…

Put Your Back N 2 It
September 4, 2018

Put Your Back N 2 It

NBC throws some major shade at Ronan Farrow...HBO programming no longer wants to sex you up. An…

Tiny Bubbles
August 30, 2018

Tiny Bubbles

The stories my Aunt Mary told me about Hawaii as a little boy come back to me and have meaning as…

Walk On The Wild Side
August 28, 2018

Walk On The Wild Side

Let's dissect and discuss the the intricacies of Asia Argento, little Jimmy Bennett, Rose…

I Want Your Sex
August 26, 2018

I Want Your Sex

The tale of the three Pennsylvania Beastiality Boys...The problem with Pope Francis and his decision…

Would I Lie To You?
August 23, 2018

Would I Lie To You?

Asia Argento finds herself in the same position Harvey Weinstein was in as she's accused of…

People Who Died
August 23, 2018

People Who Died

Another mysterious victim added to the Clinton Death toll...Terry Crews gets down and dirty to…

Young Love
August 14, 2018

Young Love

The phenomenon of actors (and Subway sandwich hawkers) who have a propensity for loving underage…

Would I Lie To You
August 12, 2018

Would I Lie To You

Today's show is about getting to the truth of the matter. It's about the "5 Whys"…

The Pizza Underground
August 9, 2018

The Pizza Underground

Where and how does the Viacom and CBS merger figure in the PizzaGate scandal?..Do Sexy Sumner…

Freedom of Choice
August 7, 2018

Freedom of Choice

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Here's To The Winners
August 5, 2018

Here's To The Winners

The #MeToo movement misfires, as Scott Baio, Chris Hardwicke, Aziz Ansari and (quite possibly)…

Street Fighting Man
August 2, 2018

Street Fighting Man

Les Moonves is beating the rap, as the MeToo movement seemingly isn't packing the same stiff…

New York State Of Mind
July 31, 2018

New York State Of Mind

A day in the life of the once proud New York Daily News - Superman's newspaper - as the ink…

Fight The Power
July 29, 2018

Fight The Power

CBS boss Les Moonves and the women who wronged...The loose lips of unhinged whistleblower Isaac…

Boys Are Back In Town
July 26, 2018

Boys Are Back In Town

The aftermath of the FIAB homecoming. I talk about my high school heroes...Tom Arnold is STILL…

Summer In The City
July 24, 2018

Summer In The City

Today's podcast is being recorded remotely from New York. There's no place like home...A…

Cruel Summer
July 22, 2018

Cruel Summer

Convicted pedophile Marty "You Son Sure Looks Nice" Weiss is back on Twitter and bragging...Director…

Start Me Up
July 19, 2018

Start Me Up

The meaning of "movie night" with Hugh Hefner...A double amputee tries to shame Dwayne Johnson over…

Sweet Jane
July 17, 2018

Sweet Jane

Sasha Baron Cohen pranks Left and Right and it's perfect. Can America laugh at…

The Beautiful People
July 15, 2018

The Beautiful People

A look back at the loss of John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette on the 19th anniversary of their…

Money For Nothin'
July 12, 2018

Money For Nothin'

Sasha Baron Cohen's prank on Sarah Palin is 10 years too late and makes the Left look…

Gimme Shelter
July 10, 2018

Gimme Shelter

Is the Thailand boys soccer coach a pedophile? Just a thought...The argument of whether Joe Jackson…

Head Over Heels
July 8, 2018

Head Over Heels

A deeper look into the sucubus that is Asia Argento, and how much of himself and his money Anthony…

Mr.Lonely
July 5, 2018

Mr.Lonely

A deep dive into the pile of bullshit that is Corey Feldman…

Walk On The Wild
July 1, 2018

Walk On The Wild

Ryan Murphy's TV series "Pose" answers my questions about transexuals and sheds light on my…

Dirty Laundry
June 28, 2018

Dirty Laundry

The fall of Johnny Depp...Netflix fires a boss for using the N-Word, but they think it's fine…

Evil Woman
June 26, 2018

Evil Woman

The state of women, particularly InstaGram "models," who become Dubai Porta Potties for vast sums of…

Black Magic Woman
June 24, 2018

Black Magic Woman

Taking a deep look into the sucubus thatnis Asia Argento on what would be Anthony Bourdain's…

Wheel In The Sky
June 21, 2018

Wheel In The Sky

The "Gotti" film gets whacked at the box office and what Teflon Don would have felt being portrayed…

You're No Good
June 19, 2018

You're No Good

Tommy Lee faces the wrath of his son Brandon. It is his son, right?...Chris Hardwick's career…

Father and Daughter
June 17, 2018

Father and Daughter

Lionel Richie disses Scott Disick...Underage boy-chaser Brian Singer is credited as director for the…

As Tears Go By
June 14, 2018

As Tears Go By

Where is LeBron James headed after he says goodbye to Cleveland?...The strange cremation of Anthony…

(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love&Understanding
June 12, 2018

(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love&Understanding

Don't believe Rose McGowan. Anthony Bourdain died of a broken heart, and Asia Argento helped…

Hey Stoopid
June 10, 2018

Hey Stoopid

Sifting through the myriad of reasons, conspiracies, rumors and facts about why Anthony Bourdain…

Father Figure
June 8, 2018

Father Figure

Was the suicide of handbag maven, Kate Spade, brought upon by her husband, Andy Spade's secret…

Paint It Black
June 5, 2018

Paint It Black

Is Roseanne Barr about to blow?...Bill Clinton and Woody Allen show the opposite of remorse...Kevin…

Slave To Love
June 3, 2018

Slave To Love

We break away from the current, monotonous newsfeed to go back to the nostalgic times of the…

Can't Truss It
May 31, 2018

Can't Truss It

Roseanne Barr's Tweet has touched off sexism and racism brush fires all over social media and…

Gangster's Paradise
May 29, 2018

Gangster's Paradise

Roseanne Barr's Twitter storm causes ABC execs to drop her show...Harvey Weinstein's perp…

Whole Lotta Love
May 28, 2018

Whole Lotta Love

Morgan Freeman is pulled into the #MeToo muck and mire...My good friend, screenwriter and rape…

A Change Gonna Come
May 24, 2018

A Change Gonna Come

A big break in the Scott Baio/Nicole Eggert saga that hasn't been reported. A story that makes…

Suicide Drills
May 20, 2018

Suicide Drills

A contrast and comparison in suicides. One, Playboy Playmate and former lover Stephanie Adams-who…

Freedom of Choice
May 18, 2018

Freedom of Choice

Lady Gaga and R. Kelly's music duet and video flies in the face of today's new movements.…

Crown of Thorns
May 15, 2018

Crown of Thorns

Has the Queen Mother compiled a "dirt dossier" on Meghan Markle should she not meet royal…

I Wanna Be Your Dog
May 13, 2018

I Wanna Be Your Dog

Stealing daffodils for my mom...As his love and money woes mount, what's eating Johnny…

Big Payback
May 10, 2018

Big Payback

Who ordered the hit on NY Attorney General Eric "The Choker" Schneiderman? Was it Weinstein, Cohen,…

Bad At Love
May 9, 2018

Bad At Love

NYC's Met Gala gave sexual abuse survivors of the Catholic church serious PTSD...Dissecting the…

Everybody Hurts
May 6, 2018

Everybody Hurts

Taking a closer, more personal look at Rose McGowan...Putting myself in prison...Twitter terminates…

Halfway Crooks
May 3, 2018

Halfway Crooks

Putting Corey Feldman on BLAST...And Nicole Eggert on her ass...Breaking up Linda Vester's Tom…

Hey Hey Hey
May 1, 2018

Hey Hey Hey

What the Bill Cosby creepy, rape conviction means to him and his victims.…

Haters Sayin' You Changed
April 26, 2018

Haters Sayin' You Changed

Kanye West is no longer castrated...Shania Twain don't impress me much...The side effects of…

Sex on Fire
April 24, 2018

Sex on Fire

Inside Nexium's sex cult...Another Playmate for the President...That time Trump's lawyer,…

Serpentine Fire
April 22, 2018

Serpentine Fire

Taylor Swift's too white for Earth, Wind & Fire...Will choreographer Shane Sparks rape…

Live From The Sunset Strip Part 2
April 20, 2018

Live From The Sunset Strip Part 2

Rose McGowan WANTS YOU to join her #RoseArmy. But she'll kick you out if you don't meet…

LIVE From The Sunset Strip : Part 1
April 18, 2018

LIVE From The Sunset Strip : Part 1

Bob Villard, Marty Weiss, and Brian Peck picked a pack of pickled pedophiles...and I'm…

Love My Way
April 15, 2018

Love My Way

South African model Caron Bernstein talks about her rape at the hands of frightening fashion…

THE LOST BOY
April 12, 2018

THE LOST BOY

Stabbing holes in Corey Feldman's delusional theory that his life is in danger and dissecting…

We Are Family
April 10, 2018

We Are Family

Rumor is President Trump had a secret lovechild in the 80s, and Ronan Farrow is searching for…

New Moon on Monday
April 8, 2018

New Moon on Monday

A Parkland high school student's Hogg-wash takes out a Stallone...Why Ryan Murphy dropped his…

LOVE HURTS
April 5, 2018

LOVE HURTS

The philosophical parallels between Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's split and my and my…

Dancing With Myself
April 3, 2018

Dancing With Myself

A Showtime documentary reveals my love and obsession for New Wave music, and the great lengths I…

Don't Cry For Me, Wilhelmina
April 1, 2018

Don't Cry For Me, Wilhelmina

My own resurrection began 21 years ago today...My strange connection with the disappearance of Katie…

Mother of All #MeToos
March 29, 2018

Mother of All #MeToos

The ultimate takedown of Nickelodeon showrunner Dan "Get in the Van" Schneider...Bella Thorne's…

Disingenuous Deities of Stoneman-Douglas High School
March 28, 2018

Disingenuous Deities of Stoneman-Douglas High School

The many faces of Renee Zelwegger...The Church of Tackle Football...How Charlie Sheen (and friend)…

The Calm Before The Stormy
March 25, 2018

The Calm Before The Stormy

Ready Playah? Is Steven Speilberg in the jaws of the #MeToo movement?...A deep dive into James…

Wasted Talent No More
March 22, 2018

Wasted Talent No More

The Micro-Dosing craze...ESPN's leader is a cokehead...Lilo Brancato from "A Bronx Tale" calls…

Another Shrimp on the Barby
March 20, 2018

Another Shrimp on the Barby

Matt Damon's down under the #MeToo radar...I name James Franco's accuser...CAA's…

Charlie Sheen is Dying
March 18, 2018

Charlie Sheen is Dying

A lesson in gay, straight and bi-sexuality...Why Barbra Streisand isn't gaga for…

Joey Coco Diaz: Part 2
March 16, 2018

Joey Coco Diaz: Part 2

Crazy comedian/actor/survivor Joey "Coco" Diaz storms the studio and we reminisce about the old…

Joey Coco Diaz: Part 1
March 14, 2018

Joey Coco Diaz: Part 1

Crazy comedian/actor/survivor Joey "Coco" Diaz storms the studio and we reminisce about the old…

Nights of Yore at Scores
March 13, 2018

Nights of Yore at Scores

The strippers kept their legs open and mouths shut. But the club's owner wore a wire. We talk…

Love Hurts....and Squirts
March 12, 2018

Love Hurts....and Squirts

Diki Leaks: Brittany Furlan, Tommy Lee, Pam Anderson and son Brandon Lee, are the new motley…

Krista Allen Saved My Life: Part 2
March 7, 2018

Krista Allen Saved My Life: Part 2

Before he produced the Oscar's, Michael DeLuca had public sex in a garden, and I was…

Krista Allen Saved My Life
March 5, 2018

Krista Allen Saved My Life

I've got a story how beautiful actress Krista Allen stopped me from killing myself. I also…

Black Panther: Different Meaning for Different Times
March 1, 2018

Black Panther: Different Meaning for Different Times

AJ hears directly from Harvey. Defining and growing careers in Hollywood. A warning about…

The Roaring '90s: Predicting The Future
February 27, 2018

The Roaring '90s: Predicting The Future

How tabloid reporting and investigative reporter Mike Walker broke some of the biggest celebrity…

Hollywood Nights: Thelma, Louise and Scott Baio
February 22, 2018

Hollywood Nights: Thelma, Louise and Scott Baio

Update on Scott Baio, Andrew Polinsky and Nicole Eggert. Hollywood's dolls of the evening.…

Throwing Blackberries: Hollywood's Cartoonish Behavior
February 21, 2018

Throwing Blackberries: Hollywood's Cartoonish Behavior

The entertainment industry snowflakes continue their apologist's tour. Once famous newspapers…

Email Trails and BullSh*t Artists
February 13, 2018

Email Trails and BullSh*t Artists

AJ compares the current #metoo movement to the Catholic church scandal. Rose McGowan's current…

Failing Forward and Opportunity Confessions
February 8, 2018

Failing Forward and Opportunity Confessions

From Ryan Seacrest to Leslie Jones, Hollywood's learning to play by a different set of rules.…

Sh*thole Geography and Grammys
February 6, 2018

Sh*thole Geography and Grammys

Bruno Mars, The Grammys and Cuba intersect on this edition of Fame is A Bitch. What happened between…

Mafia Movers and Shakers: The Story in the Shadows
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Mafia Movers and Shakers: The Story in the Shadows

The story behind the mafia's judge: Paul "Lefty" Della Universita. Special guest, Jerry Vairo…

Talking out Both Sides Of The Mouth
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The Times Up hypocrisy; inside the Two Coreys. Special guests Judy Haim and Greg Harrison provide…

False Alarms and All's Well: The Birth of a Conspiracy Theory
January 25, 2018

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Recent incidents in Japan, Hawaii and Las Vegas suggest more that meets the eye. Special guest, John…

4am Fling: New Rules Of The Road
January 23, 2018

4am Fling: New Rules Of The Road

Period trapping, red sea territory and new gender pronouns are part of what is now edgy and…

Teen Molestation: Hollywood's After School Specials
January 18, 2018

Teen Molestation: Hollywood's After School Specials

Fresh, new allegations circulate around an unnamed media executive and child actors. Lifetime's…

Golden Globes: Behind The Black Dress
January 16, 2018

Golden Globes: Behind The Black Dress

Hollywood co-ops the #metoo movement into their daily routines. Living in Oprah's material…

Porn In The USA: Hollywood Drops Its Pants
January 11, 2018

Porn In The USA: Hollywood Drops Its Pants

The Hollywood porn industry adjusts itself to a new reality only to draw on its past experiences.

In Memoriam: 2017 In Review
January 9, 2018

In Memoriam: 2017 In Review

Individuals from the world of pop culture, science and society lost in 2017 and their unique…

Mafia Mysteries Part 2: The Ascension of a Godfather
December 28, 2017

Mafia Mysteries Part 2: The Ascension of a Godfather

Actor Willie DeMeo discusses Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.

Mafia Mysteries Part 1: Gotti and Gravano
December 26, 2017

Mafia Mysteries Part 1: Gotti and Gravano

The Gravano family is set to return into a reality-based television series.

Fame for Christmas: I Remember Mama
December 24, 2017

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A very special and memorable Christmas edition. via…

Crashing Artie: From Howard Stern to Hollywood
December 21, 2017

Crashing Artie: From Howard Stern to Hollywood

HBO's 'Crashing' places the spotlight on the life and times of Artie Lange.…

Tom Hanks: Say It Ain't So
December 19, 2017

Tom Hanks: Say It Ain't So

AJ reminisces with Mike Tyson. Fame fans reach out to help podcast host while doing time in Twitter…

Strike The Pose: Nail The Shoot and Get Nailed
December 14, 2017

Strike The Pose: Nail The Shoot and Get Nailed

Entertainment, politics, news anchors and now, the fashion runway joins the Fame-Shame roll call of…

Bohemian Crapsody: Caught In A Landslide; No Escape From Reality
December 12, 2017

Bohemian Crapsody: Caught In A Landslide; No Escape From Reality

As Fox studios fires director Bryan Singer from its production of Bohemian Rhapsody, whispers and…

That's Him! He Did it!
December 7, 2017

That's Him! He Did it!

Despite a national reckoning surrounding sexual harassment and pedophilia , the movie industry roles…

True Lies and Tom Arnold
December 5, 2017

True Lies and Tom Arnold

Actor and comedian Tom Arnold explains his social network assertions on AJ Benza and President…

Hollywood Burning Part 4: How To Silence A Lamb
November 30, 2017

Hollywood Burning Part 4: How To Silence A Lamb

Nearly 6 years after the murder of publicist Ronni Chasen, new evidence released by police highlight…

Hollywood Burning Part 3: The Show Must Go On
November 28, 2017

Hollywood Burning Part 3: The Show Must Go On

As the dust settles over a new Hollywood paradigm, attorneys, agents and actors struggle to define…

Hollywood Burning Part 2: Pedophile Pricks In Tinseltown
November 23, 2017

Hollywood Burning Part 2: Pedophile Pricks In Tinseltown

Is the media complicit in protecting Hollywood's elite and Washington politicians?

Hollywood Burning Part 1: Speculation and Allegations
November 21, 2017

Hollywood Burning Part 1: Speculation and Allegations

Names of the rich, famous and powerful continue to be linked to alleged pedophilia and molestation…

Sick Secrets Part 2: Pervasive Perversion
November 16, 2017

Sick Secrets Part 2: Pervasive Perversion

Society and law enforcement are now confronting what appears to be widespread sexual abuse and…

Sick Secrets Part 1: Harveywood's Shattered Dreams
November 14, 2017

Sick Secrets Part 1: Harveywood's Shattered Dreams

One simple text from Harvey Weinstein leads to a theory behind all of today's headlines.

Pedophilia Part 4: A-listers, Escorts and Actors
November 9, 2017

Pedophilia Part 4: A-listers, Escorts and Actors

What appears to be textbook dysfunction and narcissism is business as usual in the world of west…

Pedophilia Part 3: Spoon Feeding the Hollywood Deep State
November 7, 2017

Pedophilia Part 3: Spoon Feeding the Hollywood Deep State

Like planes awaiting takeoff at LAX, scandals seem to be lining up for unprecedented exposure.…

Pedophilia Part 2: One Has Nothing To Do With The Other
November 2, 2017

Pedophilia Part 2: One Has Nothing To Do With The Other

As actor Kevin Spacey comes out publicly, new hashtag movements with Rose McGowan and Alyssa Milano…

Pedophilia Part 1: The Wolves of Hollywood
October 31, 2017

Pedophilia Part 1: The Wolves of Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein and the social media hashtag movements continue to pull back the veil of secrecy in…

Jayne Mansfield Part 2: Curses and Devil Worship in Old Hollywood
October 26, 2017

Jayne Mansfield Part 2: Curses and Devil Worship in Old Hollywood

Pop culture icons from back in the day and their conduct on the edge. How social media has shaken…

Jayne Mansfield Part 1: Hollywood Hashtag Movement
October 24, 2017

Jayne Mansfield Part 1: Hollywood Hashtag Movement

Social media is driving awareness of the goings on in Hollywood. A look back at the life of a…

Harvey Weinstein Part 4: The Recurring Questions
October 19, 2017

Harvey Weinstein Part 4: The Recurring Questions

What are the chances mogul Harvey Weinstein can resurrect his second act? A.J. Benza explores how…

Harvey Weinstein Part 3: Outlaw Executive-Criminal Investigations
October 17, 2017

Harvey Weinstein Part 3: Outlaw Executive-Criminal Investigations

With A.J. accurately predicting many things that have transpired, it's time to dig deeper into…

Harvey Weinstein Part 2: Fall From Grace
October 12, 2017

Harvey Weinstein Part 2: Fall From Grace

With his larger-than-life persona, Harvey Weinstein charted a course to successfully change the…

Harvey Weinstein Part 1: Hollywood Silence
October 10, 2017

Harvey Weinstein Part 1: Hollywood Silence

What female actresss are up against in a town that continues to look the other direction amid sexual…

Hugh Hefner Part 2: From Sexy Girls to Sitz Baths
October 5, 2017

Hugh Hefner Part 2: From Sexy Girls to Sitz Baths

In a rare moment of serendipitous activity, A.J. Benza continues with his Fame episodes on the life…

Hugh Hefner Part 1: Great Articles and Stunning Women
October 3, 2017

Hugh Hefner Part 1: Great Articles and Stunning Women

Hours before the death of Hugh Hefner, A.J. Benza settled into a recording studio to narrate his…

The Kardashians Part 2: Pretty Boys and Vapid, Shallow Girls
September 28, 2017

The Kardashians Part 2: Pretty Boys and Vapid, Shallow Girls

Kim Kardashian could change the world using her celebrity and social media presence but Fame…

The Kardashians Part 1: Famous For Being Famous
September 27, 2017

The Kardashians Part 1: Famous For Being Famous

June of 1994 marked the first time America first became acquainted with the name Kardashian. The…

Donald Trump Part 2: What the Donald Wants, the Donald Gets
September 21, 2017

Donald Trump Part 2: What the Donald Wants, the Donald Gets

In this episode, A.J.describes in first hand detail what was happening behind the scenes between…

Donald Trump Part 1: What Makes this Man Tick?
September 19, 2017

Donald Trump Part 1: What Makes this Man Tick?

Trump vs AJ: In this episode AJ chronicles his turbulent personal history with Donald Trump and…

Prince Part 2: I Would Die For You
September 14, 2017

Prince Part 2: I Would Die For You

Veteran publicist Michael Pagnatta talks about his 5 year professional relationship with Prince and…

Prince Part 1: Purple Fame
September 12, 2017

Prince Part 1: Purple Fame

Through his life, Prince jettisoned himself into a pop culture orbit few have ever achieved. In this…

Howard Stern Part 4: We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be
September 7, 2017

Howard Stern Part 4: We Know What We Are, But Know Not What We May Be

Comedian, actor, author and podcast host Artie Lange covers his first hand experiences as the go-to…

Howard Stern Part 3: The Bloody Media Landscape
September 5, 2017

Howard Stern Part 3: The Bloody Media Landscape

A candid look behind the scenes as Howard Stern moves to syndicated distribution and ultimately…

Howard Stern Part 2: The High Wire Act of a Shock Jock
August 31, 2017

Howard Stern Part 2: The High Wire Act of a Shock Jock

From the Whack Packers to rolling cigarettes with no arms and legs, ex-Stern staffer Steve Grillo…

Howard Stern Part 1: The Ascension of the King
August 29, 2017

Howard Stern Part 1: The Ascension of the King

Like General Sherman's March To The Sea, Howard Stern redefines morning radio and isn't…

Pat O'Brian Part 2: Fumbles, Penalties and Voicemails
August 24, 2017

Pat O'Brian Part 2: Fumbles, Penalties and Voicemails

Author and sportscaster Pat OBrien discusses how fame affected his life and a successful career on…

Pat O'Brian Part 1: Fumbles, Penalties and Voicemails
August 22, 2017

Pat O'Brian Part 1: Fumbles, Penalties and Voicemails

Author and sportscaster Pat OBrien discusses how fame affected his life and a successful career on…

Bill O'Reilly Part 2: The demise of 8PM Eastern time
August 17, 2017

Bill O'Reilly Part 2: The demise of 8PM Eastern time

Scandals and accusations of alleged inappropriate workplace activity was all it took to bring down…

Bill O'Reilly Part 1: The demise of 8PM Eastern time
August 15, 2017

Bill O'Reilly Part 1: The demise of 8PM Eastern time

Scandals and accusations of alleged inappropriate workplace activity was all it took to bring down…

The Menendez Murders Part 2: Brotherly Love or Fatherly Affection?
August 10, 2017

The Menendez Murders Part 2: Brotherly Love or Fatherly Affection?

Could two young men, living in the 90210, the children of wealthy parents, plan a gruesome double…

The Menendez Murders Part 1: Brotherly Love or Fatherly Affection?
August 8, 2017

The Menendez Murders Part 1: Brotherly Love or Fatherly Affection?

Could two young men, living in the 90210, the children of wealthy parents, plan a gruesome double…

Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector Part 2: Murder or Suicide?
August 3, 2017

Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector Part 2: Murder or Suicide?

A.J. was romantic with Lana Clarkson. She was his first girlfriend in LA and they remained close…

Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector Part 1: Murder or Suicide?
August 1, 2017

Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector Part 1: Murder or Suicide?

A.J. was romantic with Lana Clarkson. She was his first girlfriend in LA and they remained close…

Tupac and Biggie Part 2: Murder or Missed Target
July 27, 2017

Tupac and Biggie Part 2: Murder or Missed Target

A.J. knew Tupac. In fact, he knew him pretty well. They had shared deep conversation about life and…

Tupac and Biggie Part 1: Murder or Missed Target
July 25, 2017

Tupac and Biggie Part 1: Murder or Missed Target

A.J. knew Tupac. In fact, he knew him pretty well. They had shared deep conversation about life and…

Health Ledger Part 2: Death of a Superstar
July 20, 2017

Health Ledger Part 2: Death of a Superstar

A.J. remains deeply disturbed about the tragic death of Heath Ledger. A.J. knew Heath and he…

Heath Ledger Part 1: Death of an Superstar
July 18, 2017

Heath Ledger Part 1: Death of an Superstar

A.J. remains deeply disturbed about the tragic death of Heath Ledger. A.J. knew Heath and he…

Heroes Part 2: Superman, Batman, Dark Knights and Drugs
July 14, 2017

Heroes Part 2: Superman, Batman, Dark Knights and Drugs

Description: Adam West has passed away and A.J. can't help but compare and contrast how West…

Heroes Part 1: Superman, Batman, Dark Knights and Drugs
July 12, 2017

Heroes Part 1: Superman, Batman, Dark Knights and Drugs

Description: Adam West has passed away and A.J. can't help but compare and contrast how West…

When Fame takes a deadly and unpredictable turn
July 8, 2017

When Fame takes a deadly and unpredictable turn

Every Week, A.J. Benza takes a deep dive into some of Hollywood's most notorious scandals. He…

Tiger Woods Part 2: Prodigy, Tragedy or Both
July 7, 2017

Tiger Woods Part 2: Prodigy, Tragedy or Both

Description: In this episode A.J. analyzes the recent events surrounding Tiger Woods arrest in…

Tiger Woods Part 1: Prodigy, Tragedy or Both
July 5, 2017

Tiger Woods Part 1: Prodigy, Tragedy or Both

In this episode A.J. analyzes the recent events surrounding Tiger Woods arrest in Jupiter, Florida.…

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Tiger Woods Part 1: Prodigy, Tragedy or Both

A.J. Benza

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Actor, Father, Coach. Author of 74 and Sunny @ReelzChannel host #CaseClosed. Exec Prod. @SoBItFilm. Reporter American Media Inc. @RadarOnline.com.

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