Death In Entertainment
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsKyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling discuss Hollywood's murders, true crime, on-set deaths and more.
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Norm Macdonald: No Longer Living (Episode 125 ft. Ben Kissel)
April 18, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBIn honor of OJ Simpson's death, we celebrate the life, career and death of the proverbial thorn in his side-- the legend himself: Mr. Norm Macdonald. Ben Kissel joins us in studio. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
Talked to Death: The True Tales of Murder from the Jenny Jones Show and Cristina's Court (Episode 124)
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBRenard Spivey was the bailiff on the Emmy award winning court show Cristina's Court. Jonathan Schmitz was an unsuspecting guest on the Jenny Jones show. What do these two have in common? Both would have daytime television appearances that would predate-- and foreshadow-- their arrests for murder. That's today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinenterta...
The Demise of the King of Infomercials: How Don Lapre Paid The Ultimate Price For Scamming Customers (Episode #123)
April 03, 2024 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWhat if I told you that you can unlock the secret to unlimited wealth and happiness just by listening to this episode? It's true. You can do it in your spare time – right out of your tiny apartment – without any hassle! If TV pitchman Don Lapre were still alive, he’d tell you the same thing. He was the self-proclaimed King of Infomercials. Thousands of people bought into his money-making schemes until the government shut him down and his world crumbled. This story will shock you! So what...
The Demise of the King of Infomercials: How Don Lapre Paid The Ultimate Price For Scamming Customers (Episode 123)
April 03, 2024 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWhat if I told you that you can unlock the secret to unlimited wealth and happiness just by listening to this episode? It's true. You can do it in your spare time – right out of your tiny apartment – without any hassle! If TV pitchman Don Lapre were still alive, he’d tell you the same thing. He was the self-proclaimed King of Infomercials. Thousands of people bought into his money-making schemes until the government shut him down and his world crumbled. This story will shock you! So what...
Aaron Carter: The Rise and Fall of the Little Prince of Pop (Episode 122 ft. Ben Kissel)
March 30, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBTween Popstar Aaron Carter is as synonymous with the late 90s and early 2000s as Y2K, AOL and 9/11. His brother was a Backstreet Boy and his girlfriend was Lizzie McGuire. He was no doubt the flyest kid on the block. Aaron's career rise had been lighting fast. But then so was his downfall. Aaron’s later years were plagued with family drama, drug abuse and tabloid headlines. It was one long public meltdown that came to a shocking end in a bathtub on November 5, 2022. Come get it, today on De...
Brandy Norwood: Nightmare on the 405 (Episode 121)
March 21, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBrandy Norwood exploded onto the Pop Culture scene in the 1990s. She starred in the hit sitcom Moesha, had multiple hit albums, and even won a Grammy. She was speeding along on the highway of life until it all came crashing down on December 30, 2006. Hear the entire tragic story on this episode of Death in Entertainment! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
The Life and Crimes of Aaron Hernandez PART TWO (Episode 120)
March 13, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe final chapter of Aaron Hernandez's story. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
The Life and Crimes of Aaron Hernandez PART ONE (Episode 119)
March 07, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBAaron Hernandez was a multi-sport prodigy born and raised in Bristol Connecticut. With a tumultuous childhood featuring abuse from his father, to both of his parents being arrested for different crimes— there was seemingly no where to go but up. Unbeknownst to Aaron— there was an NFL dynasty 9 years in the making waiting for him 100 miles away in Foxboro, Massachusetts. A path that seemingly would have been the best fit for him, the hometown kid done good. But this path would eventually le...
Taxi Ride From Hell: How the Clock Ran Out For “60 Minutes” Reporter Bob Simon (Episode 118)
February 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBBob Simon was a Veteran Journalist who survived nearly 5 decades covering global unrest and reporting in war zones, only to unceremoniously perish in a luxury taxi cab accident. Who’s responsible? The family points their fingers at the driver, saying he was unfit and reckless. But the company blames the victim. It was an abrupt end for a giant in the News business. This story and AI Andy Rooney tonight on Death in Entertainment! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle P...
Taxi Ride From Hell: How the Clock Ran Out For “60 Minutes” Correspondent Bob Simon (Episode 118)
February 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBBob Simon was a Veteran Journalist who survived nearly 5 decades covering global unrest and reporting in war zones, only to unceremoniously perish in a luxury taxi cab accident. Who’s responsible? The family points their fingers at the driver, saying he was unfit and reckless. But the company blames the victim. It was an abrupt end for a giant in the News business. This story and AI Andy Rooney tonight on Death in Entertainment! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Plo...
Youtube's Influencers of Death (Episode 117)
February 22, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThe internet can be an amazing place. One day you can be nobody, and the next be one of the most famous people in the world. But the pursuit of going viral can have devastating effects. This episode we delve into some of those very stories. We discuss three of Youtube's most infamous Influencers of Death. That's today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinente...
William Holden Vs. A Nightstand: The Lonely, Drunken End of a Golden Age Movie Star (Episode 116)
February 15, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWilliam Holden was a legendary actor whose career started during the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring in such classics as Sunset Boulevard and Stalag 17. He was rich. He was famous. And he was a drunk! After his career fizzled, he drank himself into oblivion at his oceanfront Santa Monica condo. One night, after a few bottles of vodka, he slipped, fell, and died at the age of 63. Director Billy Wilder called it "a lousy fade-out of a great guy." Hear the full story today on Death in Enter...
Stark Raven Mad: Ray Lewis and the Super Bowl Slayings of 2000 (Episode 115)
February 07, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBSuper Bowl Sunday. Atlanta. January 30, 2000. The Big Game was a Big Thriller and came down to the final play. But the real drama took place off the field. Ray Lewis, a Star Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, found himself at a post-game party where a drunken altercation turned deadly. By the time the clock ran out, he and 2 members of his entourage were charged with double homicide. A media blitz followed and Lewis was soon playing Defense again…in court. It’s one of the most infamous c...
Issei Sagawa: Celebrity Cannibal (Episode 114)
February 02, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBIssei Sagawa was the son of a powerful businessman in Japan that murdered, cooked and ate his friend while studying literature in France. After being extradited to his home country, he was set free and became the world's first celebrity cannibal. Bon appetit! That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
Christina Grimmie: The Voice Murder (Episode 113)
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBChristina Grimmie was a young American singer and Youtube star whose channel just reached one million subscribers. After appearing as a contestant on "The Voice," she shot to music superstardom. Then one night after a concert in Orlando, a Florida Man silenced her voice forever. It's another case of obsessed fan turned murderer this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https:/...
Violent Night: The Story of VoteSaxon07's Murderous Christmas Live Stream (Episode 111)
December 27, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBLadies and gentlemen, time travelers, and Daleks tuning in from the far reaches of the universe, welcome to our 3rd annual Holly Jolly Christmas episode. Today, we're diving into the wibbly-wobbly world of a man whose obsession with the TV Show "Doctor Who" masked his darker side of violence and terror. So grab your fez, straighten your bow tie, and join us as we explore the chronicles of a Whovian whose journey through time and space took an unexpected detour into the realm of murder. T...
Tupac Shakur: Death Sentence PART 2 | How It Went Down and Who Did It (Episode 110)
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn a fateful night in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was the target of a brutal gang hit that left him mortally wounded. He was gunned down by an unknown assailant while riding in the passenger seat of a BMW driven by Suge Knight, head of Death Row Records. It’s a murder mystery that has inexplicably remained unsolved…until now. Join us as we go down the rabbit hole and examine why it took 27 years to answer the question: Who shot Pac? That’s today on Death i...
Tupac Shakur: Death Sentence PART 1 | East vs. West Coast Rap War (Episode 109)
December 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this special double episode, all eyez are on Tupac Shakur, an iconic artist who left an indelible mark on the music industry. He emerged from the streets of Harlem a poet with a raw voice and then moved to California, where he quickly rose through the ranks in the rap world. Tupac’s magnetic charisma and lyrical prowess propelled him to major mainstream success. But as his star ascended in the mid-1990s, so did tensions between the East and West Coast hip hop scenes. What started as a c...
Tupac Shakur: Death Sentence PART 1 (Episode 109)
December 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this special double episode, all eyez are on Tupac Shakur, an iconic artist who left an indelible mark on the music industry. He emerged from the streets of Harlem a poet with a raw voice and then moved to California, where he quickly rose through the ranks in the rap world. Tupac’s magnetic charisma and lyrical prowess propelled him to major mainstream success. But as his star ascended in the mid-1990s, so did tensions between the East and West Coast hip hop scenes. What started as a c...
Bollywood's Khan Man: The Insane Story of Salman Khan (Episode 108)
November 29, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIndian actor Salman Khan became a Bollywood darling in the 1990’s. His career was on a steady climb until 2002— when Khan ran over 5 people and crashed his Toyota Land Cruiser into a bakery— killing one. This insane story has an even crazier ending. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
Cycling, Plastic Surgery and Murder: The Terrifying Case of Moriah Wilson (Episode 107)
November 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB25 year old Moriah Wilson was the winningest woman in the American off-road cycling scene. She had energy, drive and charisma. And on May 11, 2022, she had 3 bullets shot into her. That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
The Short Life of Child Actress Judith Barsi (Episode 106)
November 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOkay. I’m not even going to sugarcoat it. This is a sad episode. A life cut way too short. Selfishly and mercilessly. Judith Barsi was a prolific child actress who was the voice of many of our childhoods (The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven). She was failed by her family, Hollywood and the world. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Yep, yep, yep! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://link...
Commercials of Death (Episode 105)
November 09, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBAmerican Television Commercials do everything they can to separate you from your money. But what happens when corporate advertisers kill the very people they use to sell you on their products? Come on down and find out today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
The Sudden Death of Matthew Perry: Could This BE Any More Shocking? (Minisode #6)
November 01, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBMatthew Perry is dead at age 54 after a long history of substance abuse. He was found unresponsive in his hot tub after an apparent drowning due to cardiac arrest. More details to come on his exact cause of death. Perry had a career filled with hits (a little show called FRIENDS...hello!!!), misses (best we forget THE WHOLE TEN YARDS) and everything in between (STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP). In 2022, he published a brutally honest memoir called FRIENDS, LOVERS AND THE BIG TERRIBLE THING, w...
Bones Over Boston: The 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular! The Boston Strangler, The Craigslist Killer and Christopher Keeley (Episode 104)
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBWhat’s doin’, deados? It’s that time of year again: Pats Football and Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Stah-bucks. Oh and it’s Halloween! Welcome to Spooktacular numbah 3! In past episodes, we toldja about The Plainfield Ghoul, The Halloween Killer and The Milwaukee Cannibal. But now it’s time to put Wisconsin in the rearview, because we’re bookin’ it to Beantown for a brand new Trilogy of Terror! It’s gonna be a real pissa! First up, is the gripping tale of The Boston Strangler, pun very much inten...
The Truth Behind The Horror: Real Stories That Inspired The Scariest Movies (Episode 103)
October 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAs you watch a great Horror Movie, your heart begins to beat faster. There’s a fluttering in the pit of your stomach. Your throat is dry. Your palms are damp. Suddenly a chill runs down your spine. You clutch the person next to you. You tell yourself: it’s only a movie. But in some cases, it’s not just a movie. On this spooky episode, we discuss the true stories that inspired three terrifying classics: Halloween, The Exorcist and A Nightmare on Elm Street. This is the most fun you'll ever ...
Brad Renfro: Chewed Up and Spit Out By Hollywood...and Bryan Singer (Episode 102)
October 12, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBActor Brad Renfro (The Client, Bully) came from a Knoxville, Tennessee Trailer Park to become one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood. Known for his tough gritty demeanor and solid screen presence, Brad was at the top of his game until his addictions slowly chipped at a once-promising movie career and eventually killed him at the age of 25. We explore all that plus the disturbing allegations that director Bryan Singer behaved inappropriately towards Renfro on and off the set of ...
Delphi, Indiana 2: Electric Boogaloo (Episode 101)
October 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn 2022, Richard Allen was arrested for the murders of Abby Williams and Liberty German. Many people were ready to close the case and move on. They had to have gotten the right guy, right? That was the attitude many people had until a bombshell court document dropped in September of 2023 that pins the murders on multiple residents who belong to a murderous pagan cult. We’re going back to Delphi. That's today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Ky...
100th Episode Extravaganza! Clips, Stories and Even Some Surprises (Episode 100)
September 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn 2021, the DIE Podcast and the world was never the same. Welcome to the 100th Episode Celebration! Join hosts Kyle, Mark and Alejandro as they look back and ask themselves, "Well, how did we get here?" Get ready for lots of fun clips, stories and even a few surprises. That's happening right here, right now on Death in Entertainment! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainm...
Rebecca Gayheart's Wild Ride (Episode 99)
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBy the time Actress Reebecca Gayheart was 28 years old, she had a successful movie career-- a big time Hollywood director boyfriend-- and a bright future ahead of her. That was until one day she got behind the wheel of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and caused an accident that would end the life of a young boy and put her in court. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://link...
Hollywood Ripper UPDATE: Danny Masterson Victim Drops BOMBSHELL About Ashton Kutcher Amid Apology Fallout (Minisode #5)
September 13, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIt's been a tough week for Ashton Kutcher. On Thursday 9/7/23, his best friend Danny Masterson was sentence to 30 years to life in prison for sex crimes. The next day, character letters written to the judge asking for leniency when sentencing Masterson were made public. The most prominent supporters were none other than Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Hollywood power couple and both former co-stars of Masterson on That 70s Show. The public outcry was loud and forced them to issue an ill-recei...
This is 9/11: A Pop Culture-Infused Ride Through America’s Darkest Days (Episode 98)
September 12, 2023 02:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MBWas it all just a dream? On the Eleventh of September, 2001, a date that will live in infamy, New York City was attacked…and the world would never be the same. Nor would the entertainment industry. You see, when those towers came down they also knocked over a domino that shook up Hollywood like a giant etch-a-sketch. Join us for a pop culture-infused ride through America’s darkest days. This is life. This is us. This is 9/11! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploo...
Ashton Kutcher: Witness to the Hollywood Ripper (Episode 97)
August 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBA young ingenue, a fast-rising actor, and a heinous serial killer. All 3 intersected on the night of February 21, 2001. Ashley Ellerin was on cloud nine as she was getting ready to attend a post-Grammys party with That 70s Show star Ashton Kutcher. But her dream date soon turned into a nightmare thanks to the Hollywood Ripper. This is a tale so twisted, not even the darkest horror screenwriter’s mind could conjure this up! Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof ...
Trevor Moore: The Whitest Kid U' Knew - Mysterious Death of a Comedy Star (Episode 96)
August 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBTrevor Moore was known as a hilarious sketch comedian, TV Host, and all-around great guy. His off-the-wall humor and great screen presence made him a standout in his comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. During the insanity of the COVID 19 quarantine, Trevor mysteriously fell to his death at his home in Los Angeles. To this day, no one is certain as to exactly what happened. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wed...
Owen Hart's Unexpected Fall (Episode 95)
August 23, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOwen Hart was born into wrestling royalty. Fighting his way out of the shadow cast by his older brother— Bret the hitman Hart— Owen became one of the most respected and hated international wrestlers of the 90’s..until it all came crashing down. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Colby (Episode 94)
August 10, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBBarbara Colby was a talented television, film and Broadway actress. Her infectious personality and hard work spawned relationships with the likes of Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Jack Klugman. All signs pointed to her becoming a superstar until she was tragically murdered in Los Angeles, California at the age of 36. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://li...
Ernest Goes To Heaven: The Jim Varney Story (Episode 93)
August 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBHowdy folks, golly do we have a doozy for you today. It’s the story of Jim Varney. He was one heck of a versatile performer. The man could go from Shakespeare to Slapstick like green grass through a goose. In the 80 and 90s, his Commercials, TV Shows and Movies were everywhere! His signature character Ernest P. Worrell captured the hearts of millions with his hilarious antics, lovable personality and memorable catchphrases. Knowhatimean? But like any great ride, it ended far too soon. T...
National Lampoon's Doug Kenney (Episode 92)
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBComedy writer and humorist Doug Kenney completely changed the American comedic landscape. After co-founding Harvard and National Lampoon-- he brought a specific dark and twisted satire that gave comedy, and brought himself to, a dangerous edge. Today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
Disney Deaths: A Morbid Guide To The Happiest Place On Earth (Episode 91)
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBOnce upon a time in a faraway land, where it’s flat and immense, and the heat is intense, a man named Walt Disney built a theme park. It’s a magical place where millions of people gather to hang out with Mickey Mouse and wait in long lines while gobbling down overpriced funnel cakes. They say it’s the happiest place on earth. Or is it? There’s a myth that nobody dies at Disney World. Not only is that a bunch of horse pucky, but there’s actually been a high number of onsite fatalities throu...
Amy Winehouse: Fade to Black (Episode 90)
July 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBSingers like Amy Winehouse don't come around very often. She was an old soul with a new sound. A unique blend of Jazz and RnB with a bite. Her songs resonated with millions of fans, telling deeply personal tales of love and heartbreak. Amy exploded onto the world's stage in the mid-2000s, becoming the music industry's "It Girl." But it was over almost as soon as it began. Drug addiction, a toxic relationship and relentless media coverage would be her downfall. And unfortunately, when they...
Storm Chasers: Twister of Fate (Episode 89)
July 06, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBStorm Chasers was a popular show about, well, take a wild guess. Thrusting audiences into the eye of the storm, dozens of scientists, cameramen, producers and medical personnel, risked their lives over five seasons to bring us footage unable to be captured anywhere else. That was until the biggest tornado ever recorded took the lives of three team members: Tim Samaras, his son Paul, and Carl Young. It's as thrilling as the hit movie Twister – except it's real! Support the show Death in ...
DIEPOD Investigates: The Snapchat Murders of Delphi, Indiana (Episode 88)
June 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDelphi, Indiana, a small, woodsy town north of Indianapolis, became the site of two of the most notorious murders of recent memory. Originally dubbed the Snapchat Murders, local teens Abby Williams and Liberty German caught their killer on video just before being lured to their deaths. So why did it take 5 years to figure out who was responsible? In this episode, the guys go over every theory and, as a bonus, Kyle recounts his own experience visiting the murder scene. He was a stranger in a...
Contract Killer: The Insane Story of Woody Harrelson's Dad (Episode 87)
June 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBCharles Harrelson— father of famous actor Woody Harrelson— was arrested for 3 separate murders. But was he set up by the very CIA he claims to have worked for? Find out this week on Death in Entertainment Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment
Hollywood Urban Legends Vol. 2: Blue's Clues, Avril Lavigne, Ghost Boy & More! (Episode 86)
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWelcome to another special edition of the DIEPOD. Today we’re picking up right where we left off and returning to the darkest corners of Hollywood lore. So get ready for another helping of outlandish Urban Legends. Was Singer Avril Lavigne replaced by a doppelganger named Melissa? Does the ghost of a little boy appear in the movie Three Men and a Baby? Did Steve from Blue's Clues really die of a heroin overdose? All those questions and more will be answered on this episode! Support the sh...
Hollywood Urban Legends: The Mournful Munchkin, Mama Cass, Mikey the Child Star & More! (Episode 85)
June 10, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome to a special edition of Death in Entertainment! The rumor mill is buzzing about this week’s episode. A friend of a friend of a friend says the subject is Urban Legends. And I’m happy to report that the whispers are absolutely true. Today we’ll be sharing and debunking the most outlandish stories that have circulated through Hollywood for decades. Did Mikey from the Life cereal commercials die from mixing pop rocks and soda? Is that a real scream in the song Love Rollercoaster? Did ...
Trial by Media: The People vs The Menendez Brothers (Episode 84)
May 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBFasten your seatbelts because Menendez Mania continues! After months of living large, the brothers were finally arrested in 1990 and charged with the murder of their parents. To quote the tagline for the TV movie: "Was it fear that made them kill or was it simply greed?" The trial began in 1993 and became a media sensation when it was broadcast live on cable in the heyday of trash talk shows and tabloid television. Erik and Lyle Menendez became household names -- and national punchline...
Trial by Media: The People vs The Menendez Brothers | PART TWO (Episode 84)
May 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBFasten your seatbelts because Menendez Mania continues! After months of living large, the brothers were finally arrested in 1990 and charged with the murder of their parents. To quote the tagline for the TV movie: "Was it fear that made them kill or was it simply greed?" The trial began in 1993 and became a media sensation when it was broadcast live on cable in the heyday of trash talk shows and tabloid television. Erik and Lyle Menendez became household names -- and national punchline...
The Menendez Brothers: A Nightmare On Elm Drive (Episode 83)
May 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBWhat do The Cheesecake Factory, the movie Batman and a couple of shotguns have in common? All three of them are important details in this week's episode! It was a crime that sent shock waves through Beverly Hills. On August 20, 1989, Jose Menendez, a wealthy movie mogul, and his wife Kitty were murdered in their million-dollar mansion. The killers? Their own sons, Erik and Lyle. Were they bad seeds or was this a bad family? In part one of our series, we dissect the madness of the Menende...
The Menendez Brothers: A Nightmare On Elm Drive | PART ONE (Episode 83)
May 25, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWhat do The Cheesecake Factory, the movie Batman and a couple of shotguns have in common? All three of them are important details in this week's episode! It was a crime that sent shock waves through Beverly Hills. On August 20, 1989, Jose Menendez, a wealthy movie mogul, and his wife Kitty were murdered in their million-dollar mansion. The killers? Their own sons, Erik and Lyle. Were they bad seeds or was this a bad family? In part one of our series, we dissect the madness of the Menende...
Episode 82 - Family Feud Host Ray Combs
May 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBRay Combs came to Hollywood full of energy-- ready to take on the comedy world hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Johnny Carson. Within a few years he would get an agent, became host of a hit game show, and was found dead at the age of 40. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment