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by E.B. Johnson
Hey there, pop culture aficionados and social commentary seekers! Have you wondered what crypto scam Kim K is running this week? Or what actually happened with that Will Smith lawsuit? Welcome to Scandal Queens, where we peel back the glitz and glamour to reveal the dark side of celebrity culture they don't want you to see.
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- 3 days ago1h 36m
Eternal Bogeyman: Hollywood and the Satanic Panic
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 Long before the 1980s had parents burning D&D handbooks and side-eyeing heavy metal, Hollywood was quietly laying the groundwork for full-blown cult hysteria. In this episode, I trace how horror heavyweights like Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, and The Omen—fuelled by the real-world shadow of the Manson Family murders—paved the path for sensationalized "memoirs" like Michelle Remembers and the wave of Satanic Ritual Abuse conspiracies that followed. ...
- 1 weeks ago1h 29m
The Fatal Blessing: Curses of Hollywood
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 Hollywood loves a good myth, but some "curses" carry a body count. This week, we’re digging into the eerie, the tragic, and the plain old bizarre urban legends haunting the silver screen. From the famously doomed scripts of the unmade comedy Atuk and the infamous "Superman Curse" to the tragic origins and cultural mythos of the 27 Club, we separate genuine industry exploitation from spooky superstition. Pop some popcorn, check your contract fine print...
- 2 weeks ago1h 36m
Wrong Kind of Fame: The Disappearance of Jean Spangler
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 On October 7, 1949, Jean Elizabeth Spangler kissed her daughter goodbye and walked out the door, never to be seen again. Now, 77 years later, we'll piece together the mystery of what happened to this tragic Hollywood star. Using contemporary sources, new personal accounts, and a slew of insane Hollywood connections, we'll follow the journey of Jean Spangler. This twisting story will take us not only into the very heart of the film industry, but into the dar...
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
The Ghosts, Ghouls, and Specters of Hollywood
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 Get excited! It's officially Spooky Season, and we're kicking things off right with a very special ghost story edition. That's right. I'm taking you into some of the creepiest stories in Hollywood. Come with me as we explore the most haunted locations, the most tragic ghosts, and the most surprising paranormal experiences that inspired some of your favorite movies. Are you ready to explore the spooky side of Hollywood? Grab your popcorn and your holy ...
- Sep 30, 20261h 32m
The Harsh Love Affair: Secrets, Scandals, and Controversies of Hollywood
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 From Gloria Grahame's marriage to her (former) stepson to the notorious party houses of Beverly Hills - these are the strangest secrets, scandals, and controversies that have cloaked Hollywood in shadow for more than a century. In this episode, I'll count down the 10 strangest secrets and scandals that turned Tinsel Town upside down. Just some of the stories we'll talk about include: Joan Crawford's alleged dirty movie, Loretta Young's abandoned and r...
- Sep 23, 20261h 12m
Child Showgirl: The Tragic Tale of Lois Andrews
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 When 15-year-old Lois Andrews announced she was marrying 42-year-old comedian George Jessel, America held its breath. Today, it looks like Jessel was also having an affair with the girl's 30-year-old mother. This is the tragic tale of Lois Andrews. A child showgirl who got her start on the stage of Earl Carroll at just 14 years old. Her winding journey would carry her through the arms of some of the most famous and powerful men in the golden age of Hollywoo...
- Sep 16, 20261h 28m
Frank Ries: Hollywood's King of the Obscene
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 When Frank Ries killed himself in 1947, no one had any idea it was going to expose one of the darkest secrets in Hollywood history. A whole industry, designed to prey on young girls and movie star hopefuls... This is the story of Frank Ries. Hollywood royalty and Tinseltown's very own "King of the Obscene." A Hollywood story I'm willing to bet you've never heard before. Support the show Love this episode? Follow Scandal Queens on Instagram and T...
- Sep 9, 20261h 29m
The Smallest Clique: Madams and Brothels of Golden Hollywood
What do you think? Send me a text 📱 This week, take a deep dive into one of the darkest sides of Hollywood's Golden Age. We'll be exploring the madams, procurers, and brothels that kept the film colony's thriving sex trade alive. From infamous figures like Lee Francis to the "Black Widow" who lurked among some of Hollywood's most powerful figures. We'll explore some of the most harrowing and tragic stories from Hollywood's "white slavery" trade, and the people and places that made it happen.&...
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