The Disturbed Southern Belle and Gentleman

Clark Gable: Hollywood’s Ruthless Heartthrob

This episode explores the complicated life and legacy of Clark Gable, from his troubled childhood and rise through Hollywood to his defining roles.We cover his breakthrough performances, Oscar win, and role in Gone with the Wind, alongside the many affairs, marriages, and scandals that followed him.The hosts discuss the love and loss of Carole Lombard, Gable’s wartime service, later career highlights like The Misfits, and the controversies that emerged after his death.Overall, the episode paints a portrait of a charismatic, flawed star whose impact on the Golden Age of Hollywood remains profound.

Montgomery Clift: The Beautifully Broken Star

This episode traces Montgomery Clift’s meteoric rise as a Hollywood rebel and his devastating decline after a near-fatal car crash, exploring his private life, struggles with addiction, and the studio image that both made and trapped him.We examine the rumors, friendships, and performances that shaped his legacy, and why his tragic story still resonates as a portrait of talent, vulnerability, and the costs of fame.

From Rags to the Tramp: The Scandalous Rise of Charlie Chaplin

This episode traces Charlie Chaplin’s journey from a poverty-stricken Victorian childhood to international stardom as the Tramp, highlighting his creative breakthroughs in silent cinema and his signature films like The Gold Rush, City Lights, and The Great Dictator.We also cover the scandals, political battles, exile from the United States, and late-life honors that shaped his complicated legacy — a pioneering artist whose work endured beyond the controversies.

Lana Turner's Dark Night: The Stompanato Scandal

This episode unpacks the life and scandal of Lana Turner — from her discovery as a 16-year-old, rise to stardom in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice, to the violent affair with Johnny Stompanato that ended in his killing by Turner’s daughter Cheryl Crane.We cover the sensational trial, the media frenzy that followed, the impact on Turner’s career and Crane’s life, and how the case changed public conversations about domestic violence and celebrity culture.

Joan Crawford: Glamour, Grit, and Scandal

A concise episode covering Joan Crawford's journey from a difficult childhood and chorus-girl beginnings to Hollywood stardom, turbulent marriages, famous feuds, and controversial family allegations.

Gravel Driveway Ghosts: My Childhood in the Haunted House

In this final October episode, the host shares personal encounters with the paranormal across different stages of life: cold spots and phantom footsteps in an old house, a disembodied voice, a rattlesnake moment, a soothing hand on the back of his head, recurring shadow figures, and a DVD inexplicably hurled across the room after his father’s death.These true, unexplained events shaped his curiosity about the supernatural and leave lingering questions—inviting listeners to share their own strange experiences.

Old Hollywood: Womanizer Errol Flynn

Join us as we discuss one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn.
We will discuss his rise to fame and the scandals that came about due to his relationship with underage girls.
 
 

Disturbing True Stories: Miracle in the Andes

Join us as we discuss one of the most horrific stories of survival. A small group's plan goes down in the brutal conditions of the Andes Mountains. The survivors are forced to make some of the most difficult decisions of their lives in order to survive.