The Disturbed Southern Belle and Gentleman

Haydn’s Head: The True Story of a Stolen Skull and a 145-Year Reunion

In this episode the hosts explore the macabre and mysterious side of classical music, beginning with the astonishing tale of Joseph Haydn’s stolen skull and its eventual return more than a century later.They also cover the myths around Mozart’s unfinished Requiem, the spirit-medium claims of Rosemary Brown, and how composers like Mahler, Liszt, and Schumann turned grief and obsession with death into haunting music.

Murder, Madness & Music: The Case of Jean‑Marie Leclerc

In this episode of the Disturbed Southern Belle podcast, hosts explore chilling true stories from the classical music world. They recount the unsolved 1764 murder of French violinist Jean‑Marie Leclerc and the violent, scandalous life of Italian noble-composer Carlo Gesualdo, examining how personal strife, jealousy, and possible madness influenced their lives and music.

Marilyn Unmasked: Poems, Therapy, and the Dark Side of Fame

This episode dives into newly surfaced archives of Marilyn Monroe—her poems, diaries, letters, and therapy notes—to paint an intimate portrait of the star behind the image.We explore her struggles with childhood trauma, psychoanalysis, turbulent marriages, and the unanswered questions surrounding her tragic death, offering a deeper, human view of an icon.

Rock Hudson: The Prince Charming Hollywood Hid

This episode traces Rock Hudson’s rise from Roy Scherer to Hollywood’s golden-era heartthrob, a carefully crafted public image engineered by agents and studios.It follows his closeted personal life, sham publicity marriage, major film roles, and his AIDS diagnosis and public announcement, and explains how his story changed public conversations about sexuality and disease.

Betty Davis: The Queen Who Did It the Hard Way

In this episode, the hosts explore the fierce life and career of Betty Davis — born Ruth Elizabeth Davis — tracing her rise from a stormy birth in Lowell to Hollywood legend. They unpack her perfectionism, landmark films, notorious feuds (notably with Joan Crawford), and candid autobiographies that reveal a complex, driven woman who pushed against studios and societal expectations.Through anecdotes about her childhood, stage beginnings, relationships, critical acclaim, and later struggles with health and family, the episode paints an intimate portrait of an actress who insisted on living life on her own terms. Expect sharp insights, surprising facts, and the unapologetic voice that made Betty Davis unforgettable.

From Child Star to Tragic Fallout: The Bobby Driscoll Story

Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode we trace the life of Robert "Bobby" Driscoll — from his serendipitous start as a freckled child actor, through Disney stardom in Song of the South and Peter Pan, to his struggles with addiction, legal troubles, and his lonely, tragic death. We explore how fame, studio politics, and personal demons shaped his heartbreaking decline.

Old Hollywood: Elizabeth Taylor

Join us as we discuss one of the most iconic stars of the 50s and 60s, the beautiful Elizabeth Taylor. 

Heartthrob of Old Hollywood: Tyrone Power

Join us as we discuss the tangled affair of Hollywood heartthrob Tyrone Power.