AHC Podcast
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsThree lifelong friends examine well-known, notorious public figures and determine on an 11 point system how much of an asshole they really are.
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Ellen DeGeneres
August 30, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 44.3 MBEllen DeGeneres has worked her way to the top of the talk show world over the last 17 years. Her show has won many awards, helped lots of people, and generally tried to make people feel good in general. But is the “Be Kind” spokesperson as genuine as people think? Why are there so many stories coming out about their run-ins with Ellen? Can you really not look her in the eye backstage? We’ll uncover these topics and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast. Cho, D. J...
Message about Fire Side-chats
August 23, 2020 04:00 - 30 seconds - 371 KBAs you'll hear, we're going to be taking a break from our Fire Side-chats for a bit due to real-world stuff that's going on in our lives. Don't worry, you'll still get awesome episodes of AHC Podcast every two weeks. Thanks as always for your support!
Casey Anthony
August 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBSome of the subjects in our courtroom show that they may not be as bad a person as you think they are. This is not one of those episodes. In this show, we’ll discuss the life and times of Casey Anthony. Anthony captivated and disgusted the nation when the story broke about the disappearance and death of her daughter, Caylee. The details surrounding the case were disturbing to everyone, but it especially had the blood boiling of mothers everywhere. Have a listen, maybe learn something, a...
Fire Side-chat: Week Off
August 09, 2020 04:00 - 25 seconds - 319 KBWhat's up everyone, we're taking a week off, but don't worry we've got another great episode of AHC Podcast coming to you next week.
Duane "Dog" Chapman (Dog the Bounty Hunter)
August 02, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 41.2 MBDuane “Dog” Chapman put himself on the map almost 20 years ago, by capturing a fugitive the US government couldn’t get their hands on. Since then, he and his family have been on our television sets hunting down wanted bail jumpers all the way from Colorado to Hawaii. What got the Dog into bounty hunting? Where did he get that nickname? Why would he choose to wear his hair like that? We’ll dive into these questions and many more in a hilarious episode of AHC Podcast. ...
Christopher Columbus
July 19, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 39.6 MBWhile he did sail the ocean blue in 1492, it's come to light that Christopher Columbus may not have been the person we all learned about in school. He did trek across the Atlantic with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria but where he landed and what he did once he got there raises a lot of questions. In the latest episode of AHC Podcast, we take a deep dive into the actions of the explorer and see how your 4th grade teacher may have been lying to you the whole time. Bergreen, ...
Fire Side-chat: (#12) 90's Movies
July 12, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 45.9 MBWhen going to the theater, people may not always agree on what movie to watch. Some movies, however, come with so much hype that lines will wrap around the theater. Whether those movies live up to the hype, well that's up to you. The movies in the 1990's had a few of these hits as well as some that flopped in the theater and developed a cult following after. We'll roll through a list of our favorite classics and debate what's good and what sucks. Kick back, relax and enjoy our latest Fi...
Jim Jones (Don't Drink the Kool-Aid Guy)
July 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHistorically, cult leaders haven't fared too well in the eyes of well, pretty much everyone. This show's subject, Jim Jones, may top the list of cult leaders that made a name for themselves for all the wrong reasons. The infamous Jonestown massacre was one of the worst human tragedies in United States history. What drove Jones to control those around him? How was he able to get his foot in the door and begin the brainwashing of thousands of people? What's up with those dark sunglasses? ...
Fire Side-chat: (#11) 90's Video Games
June 28, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this Fire Side-chat, we're going to keep our conversation going about the great things we grew up with in the 1990's. Video games were, and still are, great entertainment for hours, but the advancements we saw in the 90's laid the framework for many of the games today. Who remembers spending hours and hours playing playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater? How awesome was the raccoon suit in Super Mario 3? We'll continue our jog down memory lane in this latest Fire Side-chat.
Justin Bieber - The Reboot
June 21, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 44.4 MBBy the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on a funny, reboot episode of AHC Podcast. Sources: (2018, November 18). Justin Bieber Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. Retrieved from https://childhoodbiography.com/justin-bieber-childhood-story-plus-untold-biograph...
Fire Side-chat: (#10) 90's TV Shows
June 14, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MBWe take a trip down memory lane and discuss one of the golden era's of TV - the 1990's. Did Ross and Rachel's love baffle you as much as it did us? Do you have a neighbor like Cosmo Kramer? Did everyone really love Raymond? We'll discuss all this and more in our latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
Anton LaVey (Founder of the Church of Satan)
June 07, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 42.4 MBAnton LaVey was a weird dude. He worked as a carny, walked his leopard around the neighborhood, had a cartoonish look, and then - founded the Church of Satan… In this episode of AHC, we’ll take a look at LaVey’s life, his claims to fame, and how he started his church. We’ll also look to see if he was a complete freaking liar as well. Enjoy this “dark” episode of AHC Podcast. “Anton LaVey.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 June 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_L...
Fire Side-chat: (#9) Bitcoin
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 36.2 MBOnce only known by cyber geeks and people that wanted to buy drugs online, Bitcoin is making it's case to become a legitimate alternative currency. In this Fire Side-chat, we'll dive into the history of Bitcoin and give it our best shot to explain how it works. We aren't computer programmers, but we'll attempt to play one in this week's Fire Side-chat. Enjoy!
John McAfee
May 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBYou probably recognize his last name from the anti-virus software program that your computer constantly asks you to update. What you may not know is the story behind the man that created McAfee anti-virus software, John McAfee. From a brilliant mind and what his skills created for the computer world, to the insane stories of his life in a different country that led him to be an international fugitive, this episode of AHC Podcast is sure to entertain and educate. Cavendish, ...
Crazy World Records
May 17, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this Fire Side-chat, we'll look at the history of the Guinness Book of World Records and some of the crazy records it contains. How many marshmallows could you eat in one minute? What do you think the loudest burp of all time is? We'll answer these questions and more in this entertaining episode.
Adam Neumann
May 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBHello, Neumann… In this AHC episode, we are going to discuss the rise and fall of WeWork co-founder, Adam Neumann. Neumann set out to reinvent the workspace for the 21st century, and in the process, raised and then lost a whole bunch of investor money. But was WeWork his true passion? Or was it his desire to become the world’s first trillionaire? Or just maybe, the first person to live forever? We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in this AHC Podcast. ...
Fire Side-chat: (#7) 1-900 Numbers
May 03, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBIn the 80's and 90's, 1-900 numbers filled the airwaves with promises of things like live chatting with your favorite superstar, finding "love" over the phone, or getting past that tricky board on Zelda. They also caused parents lots of money and grief with the phone bills that came with it. In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll dive into the weird underworld of the 900 number and it's eventual disappearance.
Vince McMahon
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 43.5 MBFrom the trailer park to CEO, Vince McMahon is the epitome of the American dream come true. But as we all know, you might have to step on some people on your way to the top. We’ll examine some of Vince’s antics both in the ring and out and see why the buff billionaire has landed himself in some hot water over the years and ultimately on the stand in our courtroom. Beltster. (2005, August 7). Vince McMahon's Playboy 2001 interview. Retrieved from https://www.talkwhatev...
Fire Side-chat: (#6) Tiger King
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 30.2 MBBig cats, polygamy, mullets, guns, meth, and that bitch Carol Baskin.... In this episode, we'll discuss it all as we cover the Netflix blockbuster, Tiger King. All you cool cats and kittens kick back and enjoy our latest Fire Side-chat.
Harvey Weinstein
April 12, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 41.1 MBHarvey Weinstein was a movie mogul, working behind the scenes to make hit films recognized by millions. There had been whispers about “Handsy Harvey” over the years and when some of Hollywood’s biggest stars came forward with their stories of his sexual misconduct, the hammer came down on this scumbag. In this episode, we’ll look at Weinstein’s rise to Hollywood fame and then his ultimate downfall for the grotesque crimes he committed. Cachero, P. (2020, February 20). Harve...
Fire Side-chat: (#5) COVID-19
April 05, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 28 MBWe'll dive into the weirdness we are all living through now due to the COVID-19 virus. We'll ask questions like, how many times a day are you washing your hands? Are you keeping your 6 feet social distance from others? Are you following the Wu-Tang PSA to ensure you stay safe? We'll dive into this and more in the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
Axl Rose
March 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBGuns n’ Roses was one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 1980’s into the 90’s, and their front man, Axl Rose, was the perfect man for the job. Axl’s high-octane voice and the band’s explosive sound, sold a ton of records and their insane rock star lives made headlines everywhere. Axl seems to have gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years, whether it be showing up a few hours late to a show, his history of violence, or stories like the ones we’ll talk about in this episode that jus...
COVID Update (Week Off)
March 22, 2020 04:00 - 39 seconds - 563 KBHey everybody, we here at AHC Podcast hope you are doing well and staying safe. Much like most of the country, we’re taking the week off to do our best to be socially responsible. But don’t worry, we do have a badass show lined up for you next week. We’ll examine the life and times of legendary rocker and legendary asshole, Axl Rose. Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one. With no new show this week, take a look at some of our other shows you may not have had a chance to liste...
Henry Ford
March 15, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 43.4 MBIn school, we learn all about Henry Ford and his achievements in engineering, production, and business. But did they give us the full story of Henry Ford? Was there a very dark side to the assembly line wizard that isn’t often spoken of and landed him in some hot water? We’ll examine this and more on the latest episode of AHC Podcast. -----------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES------------------------------------------------------------------...
Fire Side-chat: (#4) College Admissions Cheating Scandal
March 08, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBIn the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll break down and give our opinions on the hoity-toity College Admissions Cheating Scandal. How desperate are some of these parents to get their kids into the school of their choice? How bad is the elitist stink emanating from all this? Listen today and find out!
Jose Canseco
March 01, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBHe hit lots of towering home runs, did lots of illegal steroids, fought a Partridge Family member, and apparently really, really loves the restaurant, Hooters. Jose Canseco was amazing to watch on the field but definitely had some issues and antics off the field that have landed him on this funny, new episode of AHC Podcast. --------------------------------SOURCES--------------------------------------- Canseco Arrested After Ramming Wife's Car. (1992, February 14). R...
Fire Side-chat: (#3) Fast Food
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this Fire Side-chat, we'll give our opinions on some of the most debated topics of our time. Who makes the best burger? Who has the best version of America's most ordered side item, the french fry? And yes, we'll answer the question of the young decade, who has the best chicken sandwich? Grab a fistful of napkins, your favorite dipping sauce and your fat pants, and enjoy this Fast Food Fire Side-chat.
Nancy Grace
February 16, 2020 05:25 - 45 minutes - 35.2 MBLove her or hate her, Nancy Grace always looks like she wants to “speak to your manager”. In this episode of AHC Podcast, we’ll put the prosecutor-turned-crime TV host on the stand to see how her antics in the real courtroom and on her television shows have led her to a lucrative career and possibly led others to prison. Enjoy the show! --------------------------------------------SOURCES--------------------------------------------------- (n.d.). Retrieved from http:/...
Fire Side-chat: (#2) Valentine's Day
February 09, 2020 05:14 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBIn the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we talk about the good, the bad, and the weird regarding the world's horniest holiday, Valentine's Day -- from dog-flogging to beheadings, to the beginnings of the evil empire known as Hallmark. We hope you enjoy this edition of Fire Side-chats.
Tom Cruise!!!
February 02, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBHe’s one of the biggest box office stars ever. He famously does his own stunts. He’s arguably the 2nd most powerful member of an entire religion. He's super intense!!! He’s Tom Cruise. But is he an a**hole? We dig into that very question today on the latest episode of AHC Podcast. -------------------------------------------------SOURCES------------------------------------------------------ Booth, J. (2018, November 9). Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were together for almost a decade - ...
Fire Side-chat: (#1) Enter the Wuhan (Virus)
January 26, 2020 05:02 - 23 minutes - 19 MBBonus content! This is our first episode of "Fire Side-Chats". These are just bonus episodes we'll occasionally put out where we discuss topical stories or other stuff on our minds. The outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus is the subject of this chat. Enjoy!
Jeffrey Epstein (Episode 2)
January 19, 2020 05:43 - 54 minutes - 42.3 MBIn Episode 2, we pick up the Epstein saga as he begins his mysterious and lucrative career as a financier and his efforts to hook up with underage girls and (allegedly) share them with his other wealthy friends. We dive into his weird fetishes, the possibly hundreds of victims he abused and yes, his headline-grabbing death. Buckle up and get ready for the conclusion of the Asshole Court episode of Jeffrey Epstein. ---------------------------------------------------SOURCES---------------...
Jeffrey Epstein (Episode 1)
January 19, 2020 05:41 - 50 minutes - 39.1 MBHe might be the most talked-about asshole in the world right now. Jeffrey Epstein was incredibly wealthy, insanely perverted, and oddly mysterious in every way-- including his death. As you can imagine, there is a lot to this story. So much so that we couldn’t just do one episode. To give this story it’s due justice, we’re running it in two full-length episodes. In this first episode, we cover Epstein’s early years as a student, teacher, and the start of his career in finance. Enjoy! ---...
Billy McFarland
January 05, 2020 17:27 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBOur subject today became world-famous for organizing the greatest failure of a music festival in modern history. The live-streamed disaster that was Fyre Fest entertained the internet in the spring of 2017 and subsequently created two of the most entertaining documentaries of 2019. On this episode of AHC, we dig a little deeper into Billy McFarland and find that Fyre Festival wasn’t his only disaster. --------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES---------...
Charlie Sheen
December 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBArguably Hollywood's most notorious bad boy, Charlie Sheen has been gracing small screens, big screens, and tabloid covers for three decades now. During his infamous public meltdown in 2011, he had a lot of people questioning whether he was sane. And on our latest episode of AHC, we ask another question: Is Charlie Sheen an asshole? -------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES----------------------------------------------------------------- (2011, March...
Suge Knight
December 08, 2019 19:57 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn this episode of Asshole Court, we delve into the menacing figure that is Suge Knight. Part businessman and part gangster, Suge bullied his way into the music industry in the late '80s and early '90s and-- for good and bad-- created a rap music legacy with his label, Death Row Records. Is he a bad guy? Definitely. Is he at least partially responsible for some of the best rap music ever? Absolutely. Does he have one of the most well-groomed beards in human history? You know it. ----------...
Pat Robertson
November 24, 2019 14:26 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBEven if you’re not plugged into the Christian Television world, you probably know Pat Robertson. He’s been on your television for four decades now and utilized his power as a Christian celebrity to enter into mainstream culture and, yes, politics. He ran for President in 1988 and even won a few states in the primary. Trouble is, he might be a monumental asshole. Take a listen and see what you think. ----------SOURCES---------- Ap. (2006, May 18). Pat Robertson Predictions. Retrieved ...
Justin Bieber
November 10, 2019 17:34 - 56 minutes - 44.2 MBBy the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on the latest episode of the AHC Podcast. Sources: (2018, November 18). Justin Bieber Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. Retrieved from https://childhoodbiography.com/justin-bieber-childhood-story-plus-untold-biography-facts/. Dant...
Steven Seagal
October 27, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBSteven Seagal got famous for breaking people's arms in action movies. In this episode, we break him down as a human being. Is Seagal a horrible person or just a guy that makes horrible movies? Sources: Farrell, M. H. J., Benet, L., & Fuhrman, J. (1990, November 19). Sure, He's Making a Box-Office Killing—but Who Is Steven Seagal? People. Galuppo, M. (2015, February 13). 'SNL' at 40: Bob Odenkirk Recalls the Time He Confused Steven Seagal. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter....
Elizabeth Holmes
October 13, 2019 13:32 - 39 minutes - 31 MBShe was born to a well-to-do family, got into Stanford, and then dropped out to start a blood-testing company that she swore would change the world. And it wasn't long before she had hundreds of millions of dollars in investment capital, a corporate board filled with household names, a sweet-ass private jet, and a net worth that Forbes put at 4.5 Billion dollars in 2015. But it appears to have been a massive financial scam of the highest order with Holmes allegedly at the helm of it all. Th...
Don King
September 29, 2019 21:32 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe most infamous man in boxing. Arguably the most recognizable hairstyle in the world. Don King worked his way up from an impoverished upbringing in Cleveland to become a household name all around the world, making a fortune along the way. But King not only has an ethically questionable way of conducting business, he has a dark and criminal background. On this episode, we dive deep into that shadowy history in order to rate just how horrible a person Don King actually is. Sources: Berg...
Rodrigo Duterte
September 14, 2019 01:33 - 50 minutes - 39.4 MBRodrigo Duterte. The lawyer turned mayor turned current President of the Philippines. You might not know much about him, but on this episode of Asshole Court, you’re going to find out just how insane “Duterte Harry” actually is. Buckle up because this dude totally tests the upper ranges of our non-scientific Asshole Scale. Sources: Agencies. (2016, April 19). Philippines presidential candidate apologises for comments on Australian rape victim. Retrieved July 19, 2019, from https://www.th...
John Gotti
September 14, 2019 01:28 - 52 minutes - 39 MBArguably the most famous mafioso ever, John Gotti captured the American public’s imagination in the ’80s and '90s. While previous mob bosses had shunned the spotlight-- or at least attempted to-- Gotti seemed to revel in it. Splashed across the covers of national magazines and newspapers, Gotti gave the average American the closest glimpse into mob life that they’d ever had and arguably touched off the mafia obsession in popular entertainment over the next two decades. On this episode, we d...
Ty Cobb
September 06, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe Georgia Peach. A baseball legend. On this episode, we examine one of the greatest baseball players to ever step on a diamond. But we're not discussing his batting average or his ability to steal bases. We're examining (and rating on an 11 point scale) how much of an asshole Ty Cobb was. Enjoy! Sources: (2012, April 28). A Beating in the Stands, Followed by One on the Field. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sports/baseball/ty-cobbs-outburst-led-to-notorious-game-i...