Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old.

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Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up –&nbsp;a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine –&nbsp;was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
 
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Presenting: Badlands, Richard Pryor: Stabbing, Shooting, F**i*ing, Burning, and Freebasing

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Bridget lived at a residential hotel in the mission district, is it possible that a serial killer who preyed on prostitutes was involved?

Capp Street | 7

Long Black Veil | 9

Payne searches for a little Grateful Dead magic

Payne searches for a little Grateful Dead magic

Synchronicity | 8

Payne follows up after Weston's interview and finds a new witness

Payne follows up after Weston's interview and finds a new witness

Bad Actors | 7

Weston | 6

Payne implements an unconventional tactic to secure an interview

Payne implements an unconventional tactic to secure an interview

The Dead On | 5

Over three decades after the Berkeley Marina Murders Robert guides Payne towards other deadheads in an attempt to chase down uncovered information and untangle the cobwebs of a close-knit community.

Over three decades after the Berkeley Marina Murders Robert guides Payne towards other deadheads in an attempt to chase down uncovered information and untangle the cobwebs of a close-knit community.

Out Come The Wolves | 4

Is a confrontation between two Deadheads related to Mary and Greg’s murders?

Is a confrontation between two Deadheads related to Mary and Greg’s murders?

The Human Condition | 3

Two fans of the Grateful Dead wind up violently beaten, shot at close range and murdered. Did the wrong man go to prison?

Two fans of the Grateful Dead wind up violently beaten, shot at close range and murdered. Did the wrong man go to prison?

A Guy Named Bo | 2

Why have so many fans of the Grateful Dead gone missing or been murdered? Is there a connection to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time? And also, just who the hell were the Grateful Dead?

Why have so many fans of the Grateful Dead gone missing or been murdered? Is there a connection to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time? And also, just who the hell were the Grateful Dead?

Secret Memory | 1

Dead and Gone. An investigative podcast series hosted by Payne Lindsey and Jake Brennan.

Dead and Gone. An investigative podcast series hosted by Payne Lindsey and Jake Brennan.

Introducing Dead and Gone

Despite the Grateful Dead’s ethos of peace and love and communal music, there is a darkness that surrounds the band. Across five decades, a string of unexplained accidents, murders and disappearances have befallen some of the band’s most dedicated fans; affectionately known as "DeadHeads." Some were last seen on their way to Grateful Dead concerts, others simply vanished or were tragically murdered while attending shows.&nbsp;Hosted by Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished) and Jake Brennan (Disgraceland), DEAD AND GONE Season 2 dives deep into the DeadHead subculture, investigating four of these tragic unresolved cases while simultaneously navigating the career of this iconic band. A long, strange, deadly trip into the world of The Grateful Dead.

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Despite the Grateful Dead’s ethos of peace and love and communal music, there is a darkness that surrounds the band. Across five decades, a string of unexplained accidents, murders and disappearances have befallen some of the band’s most dedicated fans; affectionately known as "DeadHeads." Some were last seen on their way to Grateful Dead concerts, others simply vanished or were tragically murdered while attending shows. Hosted by Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished) and Jake Brennan (Disgraceland), DEAD AND GONE Season 2 dives deep into the DeadHead subculture, investigating four of these tragic unresolved cases while simultaneously navigating the career of this iconic band. A long, strange, deadly trip into the world of The Grateful Dead.

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