Because these 3 film fathers deserve so much more than a greeting card or tie this Father’s Day, we’ve decided to recognize them with this fun podcast!

But what are the qualities we look for in a great movie Dad? And which fictional fathers were able to meet our high standards?

Add a little heart to your Father’s Day celebration with this episode honoring our top 3 film fathers… and then let us know if we got it right! 

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Not all superheroes wear capes… although some do! 😉

This month, we celebrate Father’s Day with a look at some of our favorite fathers from entertainment… starting with 3 amazing animated Dads!

Who met OUR criteria for outstanding fathers in an animated show? Listen to find out… and let us know if you agree with our choices!

What we can tell you is this: Our selections include characters from both TV and film, representing both animal and human Dads. But these fathers will ALL warm your heart with the love and dedication they show toward their children. 

Don’t miss this fun look at 3 Dads who are so much more than cartoon characters! 

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HeLa cells –taken from the body of a young, black wife and mother named Henrietta Lacks– have traveled to space, been used in important medical advancements such as with in vitro fertilization and the polio and COVID-19 vaccines, and have helped medical companies earn billions of dollars.

Yet when Henrietta died at age 31, she had no idea how her cells would change healthcare– or that they’d even been taken. 

In this podcast, we discuss the book that brought Henrietta’s story into the spotlight, Rebecca Skloot’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” published in 2010, and the HBO movie that followed in 2017.

What circumstances led to Henrietta’s cells being used for medical research? How did her family find out– more than 20 years later– that Henrietta was the woman behind HeLa cells? What makes these cells so special? How did author Rebecca Skloot and Henrietta’s daughter Deborah become partners in researching the book? And what recent developments have occurred in the lives of the Lacks family?  

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What do you do when you discover a celebrated CEO named Elizabeth Holmes is marketing a medical device that is not only defective, but actually providing wildly inaccurate lab results to tens of thousands of people? 

Yet that CEO’s billion-dollar company, Theranos, is protected by over-the-top security measures, has a board filled with former government leaders, and is defended by one of the most powerful and aggressive lawyers in the country? 

This is the situation that faced former Theranos employees Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz, as well as “Wall Street Journal” reporter John Carreyou, in 2015. 

In the second episode of this fascinating 2-part series, we discuss the circumstances– and the brave people– that led to the fall of Elizabeth Holmes, her partner Sunny Balwani, and the start-up company Theranos. 

If your blood was boiling while you listened to Part 1, you won’t want to miss the story’s satisfying conclusion. 

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In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was declared the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world by Forbes. Her start-up, Theranos, employed more than 700 people and was valued at over $9 billion. 

By 2018, Theranos was worth nothing. 

In part 1 of this fascinating 2-part series, we focus on the woman behind Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and her rise to success.  

How did a 19-year-old dropout from Stanford start a company in Silicon Valley? What was the mission behind Theranos and the purpose of its notorious Edisons? How did Elizabeth Holmes use her role model, Steve Jobs, to craft her own persona? When and how did Sunny Balwani become COO of Theranos? And what were the key events that led to the company’s success?

The episode will make your blood run cold… 

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*Content warning: This episode contains references to physical and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. 

Known as the Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain is the best-selling female artist in country music history, globally, widely praised for her ground-breaking country-to-pop crossover style. 

Yet Shania has suffered a great deal of personal trauma in her life, during her childhood and also after achieving superstardom. And in this fascinating episode on the legendary Shania Twain, we discuss all of it!

What abuse did Shania both suffer and witness while growing up? Why (and how) was Shania performing in bars from the age of 8? What circumstances led to the hit album “The Woman in Me,” and how did it change the singer’s life? What health condition left Shania unable to perform for several years– at the same time her marriage was disintegrating? And why do some people say we are now in the Shaniassance? 

She’s still the one… don’t miss this fascinating episode on country pop superstar Shania Twain. 

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*Content warning: This episode contains mention of a stillbirth and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

The world certainly found a kindred spirit in Anne Shirley, the young girl who famously spoke these words in the beloved 1908 classic “Anne of Green Gables.”  

And in this podcast, we discuss not only the best-selling novel that ultimately led to an 8-book series, but also the author who penned the ground-breaking works, Lucy Maud Montgomery. 

What real-life incident sparked the idea for “Anne of Green Gables?” How did Maud finally manage to get the book published?  Just how closely did Lucy Maud Montgomery’s own life parallel the events in her famous “Anne of Green Gables” series? And what mystery surrounds the author’s death? 

We discuss all this and more in this fascinating podcast that highlights BOTH strong women, the character Anne Shirley and her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery.  

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You know a performance is iconic when a simple phrase like “Kevin!” or “Fold in the cheese, David” can immediately bring a detailed image to your mind… and a smile to your face. 

Such is the case with beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara,  who passed away on January 30, and to whom we pay tribute in this podcast. 

What young comedian (who would go on to become famous) helped Catherine get her start at Second City? How did renowned director Tim Burton play matchmaker for Catherine on the “Beetlejuice” set? What was the actress’s breakout Hollywood role, and what title did it earn her? How did Catherine create the quirky but lovable character Moira Rose, and what role did Catherine say she would most like to be remembered for? 

We discuss all this and more. 

Thank you to Ron for his top-of-the-episode shout-out! 

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It was 44 years ago that a theater audience first heard mild-mannered Seymour and his bombshell crush, Audrey, belt out “Suddenly Seymour”  while a bloodthirsty plant lurked in the background. 

Yet today, that same show– “Little Shop of Horrors”– is currently in its 6th year of a highly successful Off-Broadway revival. And if you have an appetite for fun, we’re here to feed it with this entertaining podcast on the beloved cult classic!

What black-and-white B movie was the inspiration behind the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”? How did “Sesame Street” puppeteer Martin Robinson design the original, ever-growing Audrey II? What behind-the-scenes stories does Frank Oz recall from directing the hit 1986 movie adaptation? And what issue with the ending nearly derailed the film?

We discuss all this and more, so just “leaf” it to us! 

Many thanks to Rich for his top-of-the-episode shout-out! 

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Trolls stink… literally. 😉

But as we see in the 2010 cult classic “Trollhunter,” trolls also make powerful antagonists, with their massive size, brute strength, ability to smell the blood of a Christian man, and tendency to turn to stone in the sunlight. What else do they make? A fascinating subject for this week’s podcast!

How did Asbjornsen and Moe– the Norwegian equivalent of the Brothers Grimm–contribute to troll lore? What are some of the most famous works about trolls from Norwegian culture? Where have the dim-witted brutes appeared in recent books and movies, and what are some of the most common troll tropes?

We discuss all this and more in this beast of a podcast! 

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