Note: The content discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all ages. 

Yet the tabloid talk show has also been referred to as a cultural phenomenon, so popular that it once bested the wildly successful “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in the ratings for 26 consecutive weeks. 

In this lively episode, we discuss the controversial “The Jerry Springer Show.”

What caused the show’s focus to change from news and politics to the outrageous topics we remember? What key figure is often credited with being the mastermind behind “The Jerry Springer Show?” Was there any truth in the accusations that the fights were fake or scripted? And how was “The Jerry Springer Show” involved in a tragic murder case? 

You won’t want to miss this fascinating episode. Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. 

Music during commercial purchased at www.FreePd.com 

How to support Scandal Water:

Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content!

Billed as a simple “High School Musical,”  it was actually a global phenomenon. 

The 2006 made-for-TV Disney Original launched the careers of actors like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, transformed the Disney Channel’s programming, and garnered $4 billion in retail sales. 

Which elements of the movie were based on the screenwriter’s own life? How was director Kenny Ortega able to film a Broadway style musical with such a young cast and only $4.2 million? Why were Zac Efron’s vocals dubbed by another actor? Were they really all in this together– what were the relationships between cast members like? And what factors contributed to the teen musical’s unprecedented success?

Get’cha head in the game and make a point to catch this fun podcast on the original “High School Musical!” Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel.

MID-ROLL AD: Our March bonus minisode is “More Talented Teens!” Candy and Ashley each pick two more talented teens and have a loose and lively discussion on why their particular talent made them worthy of an Honorable Mention. If you’d like to listen this episode, along with our 14 other bonus episodes, visit ScandalWaterPodcast.com and become a member today! 

*Music used during commercial: Lurking Sloth, purchased at www.freepd.com. 

How to support Scandal Water:

#highschoolmusical #DerryGirls #TalentedTeens #StandByMe #Clueless #hsm #zacefron #vanessahudgens #troybolton #disney #ashleytisdale #gabriellamontez #disneychannel #wildcats #thegreatestshowman #disneyplus #nostalgia #podcast 

It’s a TV series about a group of teens growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s during the Troubles. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny.

We’re talking about the charming, if somewhat irreverent coming-of-age TV show “Derry Girls,” and in this ‘grand’ episode we take you behind the scenes with the whole gang– Erin, Michelle, Orla, Clare, the wee English fella, and even Sister Michael!

What characters and events in “Derry Girls” are based on creator/writer Lisa McGee’s own life? How did it affect “Derry Girls” when a lead cast member landed a role in “Bridgerton” between seasons 2 and 3? How do the storylines blend humor with history? And what happens to the main characters after the show ends, according to Lisa McGee? We discuss all this and more!

Thank you to Lizzie for her top-of-the-episode shout out and our member Laura for her ongoing support of Scandal Water! 

Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. 

How to support Scandal Water:

The coming-of-age classic “Stand By Me” is now pushing 40, but the story it tells is timeless– that of young friendship, and the enduring love that comes with it. 

In this episode we delve into the backstory of the beloved film, then share a few impressions after watching “Stand By Me” during our break– the first time for Ashley!

What famous author wrote the novella on which the movie was based, calling it autobiographical? How did director Rob Reiner choose the cast of young boys, and what techniques did he use to coach their acting? What memories do cast members have of River Phoenix? And what annual celebration is still held in honor of the movie? 

Travel back to 1959 with us as we delve into the poignant “Stand By Me.”  Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel.

*Thank you to Linda McCormick, chairperson for Stand By Me Day, for her audio clip and Jim for his top-of-the-episode shout out! 

How to support the show:

Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content!

Miss this episode on the beloved rom-com “Clueless” that tells the story of Cher, a self-absorbed Betty with a heart of gold, whose annoying step-brother Josh (a Baldwin himself!) ends up being her love interest? As if!

This classic 90s film was more than just a work of entertainment. It not only changed the way we speak, but also influenced fashion and launched the careers of young stars such as Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, and Donald Faison.

But on what 1815 novel was the movie based, and why was it rejected so many times? Why did writer and director Amy Heckerling have Alicia Silverstone in mind for Cher even before the script was finished? What memories do cast memories have of Brittany Murphy? And how did the focus on fashion (Cher alone had 64 changes!) challenge the cast and costume designer? You’ll feel, well, clueless if you miss out on this fun episode!

Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. 

Thank you to Haley for her top-of-the-episode shout out! 

How to support the show:

#clueless #aliciasilverstone #s #cherhorowitz #cluelessmovie #asif #cher #paulrudd #fashion #brittanymurphy #movies #staceydash #talentedteens #march #podcast #california #emma #janeausten

What does it take to save a marriage headed toward divorce? For Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor the answer is: A pandemic. 

In this episode, we share the love story of Hollywood couple and frequent on-screen costars Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, including a few highlights from their individual lives and careers.

What was it like having comedy legends as parents, and how did that affect Ben’s own views on child-rearing? What experience with a failed TV pilot sparked Ben and Christine’s romance? What circumstances led the couple to “grow apart” over the years, as Christine has said, and how exactly did the pandemic bring them back together? We discuss all this and more!

There’s something about this couple… so be sure to listen to this uplifting episode on Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor! 

MID-ROLL AD: It’s our birthday week! Celebrate with us by sharing your favorite episode with a friend, or giving Scandal Water a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! 

Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. 

How to support the show:

Kimberly Williams recently opened up about the “terrifying” medical ordeal that stole her voice for 2 years. While husband Brad Paisley has praised her strength in fighting to figure out the problem, Kimberly has shared how much Brad’s support and sense of humor meant to her during that time.

They first crossed paths in 1978 when Kyra Sedgwick was 12 and Kevin Bacon 19, though he doesn’t remember it! The pre-teen complimented the young actor after seeing Kevin perform in an Off-Broadway play.

Named the greatest actor of the 20th century by the New York Times in 2020, Denzel Washington is one of today’s most well-known and highly respected actors.

Less well-known is his wife of 41 years, Pauletta Washington, an accomplished musician and actress with whom Denzel has shared a life and raised four successful children… and without whom Denzel has said, “I wouldn’t be alive.” 

In this episode, we celebrate the love story of Denzel and Pauletta Washington, while also highlighting interesting information about the couple’s individual lives and careers.

What event during his childhood does Denzel credit with helping him avoid a future in the penitentiary? How did Pauletta make North Carolina history in 1970? How did the couple connect… and why do their respective versions of the story differ slightly? 😉 What does Denzel consider to be “the biggest moment” of his life, and what recent project was a family affair, involving all 6 members of the Washington family? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel.

As always, thank you to the supporters who make these episodes possible! We feel and appreciate your love. 

If you too would like to become a supporter– which means receiving access to all our bonus content!– just go to 

Buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast.

How to support the show:

#LoveWillKeepUsTogether #February #ValentinesDay #Love #DenzelWashington #PaulettaWashington #Movies #Film #Television #Family #denzel #OscarWinner #movies #movie #trainingday #denzelwashingtonquotes #s #film #cinema #actor #art #theequalizer #ScandalWaterPodcast #WomeninPodcasting

Special thanks to friends and listeners Lizzie and Hayden for submitting the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire episode as their Fan Favorite, and sharing insights for the new introduction. In addition, Ashley also weighs in on the conspiracy theory explored in “Forbidden Fruit: Sin City’s Underworld and the Supper Club Inferno,” a book mentioned in the episode. 

(Originally aired 9/19/2023)

It’s the 3rd deadliest nightclub fire in US history and the reason you see a maximum capacity sign posted in every restaurant and bar you enter.

Yet many have never heard of the horrific fire that ravaged the Beverly Hills Supper Club in May of 1977,  killing 165 people and injuring 200. 

Known as the “Showplace of the Midwest,” the opulent, sprawling facility located in Southgate, Kentucky, not only offered event space, but also boasted wildly popular Vegas-style performers and acts. 

The evening of May 28, 1977, approximately 1200 people crowded into the cabaret room to see the legendary performer John Davidson, never dreaming their night would end in a nightmare of flames and toxic fumes. 

Join us as we revisit not only the circumstances behind the tragic Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire, but also the impact it had on fire safety codes and the mystery that still lingers. 

Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. 

Caution: This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. 

How to support the show:

#FanFavorites #January #BeverlyHillsSupperClub #SupperClub #Nightclub #USHistory #Deadly #ShowplaceoftheMidwest #1970s #Vegas #Kentucky #TrueCrime #JohnDavidson #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast #TuesdayTea #History #InOurOwnBackyard