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Axel F: A Nostalgic Dive into Beverly Hills Cop 4

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - July 08, 2024 17:32 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Hey there! Ever wondered what happens when nostalgia meets modern filmmaking? Find out with our latest episode where we dive deep into the much-anticipated Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F! Trust us, we’ve got a lot to say. We kick things off reminiscing about the golden days of Axel Foley and how E...

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American History X (1998)

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - July 04, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Hey there! 🎬 In this episode, we're diving deep into the 1998 classic, American History X. Directed by Tony Kaye and starring Ed Norton, this film tackles heavy themes like racism, redemption, and the impact of hate on both family and community. It's a movie that demands your full attention and...

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S15 Ep1: Hear Me

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 30, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Host Bob Ruff begins his journey into investigating a potential wrongful conviction in the City of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Bob, a High School Broadcast Journalism Teacher, is joined by two of his students as together they promise to tell the stories of a community who feels ignored by their Cit...

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S14 Ep35: Follow-Up S14: E35

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 28, 2024 09:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob, Janet and Zaq discuss the upcoming Season 15 premier, the interview with Jim Clemente, Baby Reindeer and the Kay Alana Turner newly released body cam footage. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS ...

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146: Haunted Beginnings: The Rise of the Fox Sisters

Hometown History - June 25, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating story of the Fox Sisters, whose playful pranks in the mid-19th century inadvertently ignited the Spiritualist movement. From a small cabin in Hydesville, New York, Kate and Maggie Fox's innocent tricks evolved into a phenomenon that convinced the...

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S14 Ep35: Jim Clemente

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 23, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob and Jim chat about the changes and the future of Real Crime Profile, and have a fantastic in-depth discussion about the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer." Make sure to check out Jim's other podcast "Best Case Worst Case" and his new Audible Original "Bluebeard". The majority of the funding of ...

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S14 Ep34: Follow-Up S14: E34

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 21, 2024 09:52 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob, Zaq and Janet talk about Kerry Max Cook's exoneration, dig deeper into the Marcellus Williams case, and update everyone on the progress that's being made on Season 15. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, cl...

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The Big Lebowski (1998) - 'A Trip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - June 18, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to Rusted Junk, the 80s movie podcast that's taking a delightful detour into the 90s this season. This time, we've got a real treat for you: the 1998 cult classic, The Big Lebowski. Join Charlie, Amanda, Joe, and Dom as they dive into this Coen Brothers' masterpiece starring Jeff Bridges...

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S14 Ep34: Marcellus Williams Execution Scheduled

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 16, 2024 09:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
In 2017 Marcellus Williams avoided being executed for a crime he did not commit by just 4 hours. Bob covered his case at the time, and engaged the Truth & Justice Army in the fight to free this innocent man. Since then, a new Governor has taken charge in Missouri and he has since lifted the form...

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S14 Ep33: Lizz Rose

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 14, 2024 09:50 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob sits down with Lizz Rose to discuss updates and progress in her mother's case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPIS...

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145: Forgotten Wholesome Stories from America's Past

Hometown History - June 13, 2024 01:14 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
Welcome back, friends, to Hometown History. Today, we're sharing three heartwarming tales that highlight the kindness, creativity, and community spirit in America's history. First, we explore the story of Mildred and Patty Hill from Louisville, Kentucky, who created the "Happy Birthday" song. Or...

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S14 Ep32: Creators of the Year!

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 09, 2024 09:50 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob sits down with two of his favorite people in true crime, Katie and Kimberly from the AWARD WINNING "A Date with Dateline" podcast. This is just a fun conversation between friends. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join ...

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S14 Ep31: Follow-Up S14: E31

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 07, 2024 09:50 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Without many listener questions, Bob, Zaq and Janet chat about the memories brought up by listening to the flashback episode, and talk about the next season of T&J. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS...

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The Bodyguard (1992): A Tale of Love, Danger, and Iconic Music

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - June 03, 2024 21:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Hey there, 90s movie buffs! 🌟 Do you remember "The Bodyguard" from 1992? This romantic thriller starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston was one of the most successful films of the year. Costner plays Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, hired to protect Houston's cha...

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144: The Night Doctors

Hometown History - June 03, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In this episode of Hometown History, we delve into the unsettling legend of the Night Doctors. Far from mere folklore, the Night Doctors were a terrifying reality for African-American communities in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often likened to boogeymen, these sinister figures were believed to ...

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S14 Ep31: This Is Why We're Here

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - June 02, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
In preparation for Season 15 and as part of the on-boarding process for new team member Ericka, Bob is reviewing some of the work that we've done in the past. This episode is a flashback to 2018, and serves as a solid reminder as to why we do the work that we do. The majority of the funding of ...

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S14 Ep30: Shane Waters Podcasting w/ Purpose

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 31, 2024 09:50 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob sits down with the Host of the "Foul Play" podcast to talk about the work he's done to make the world a better place through his podcast. Shane is one of the OG's of the podcast space. Foul Play was launched in 2008, before most people even knew what a podcast was. And he's been making amazi...

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132: Jack Fleck - PGA

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
The 1955 U.S. Open Golf Championship was supposed to be the crowning achievement to one of the greatest careers in the history of sports. Golf enthusiasts and sports fans all thought the U.S. Open, staged at San Francisco's Olympic Club, was a virtual lock for Ben Hogan to win. In fact, Hogan al...

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143: The Hollywood Blacklist

Hometown History - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In this Hometown History episode, we explore the chilling era of the Hollywood Blacklist, a time when fear and suspicion dominated the American entertainment industry. Initiated during the Cold War, this blacklist barred countless artists from Hollywood jobs due to their real or suspected Commun...

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S14: Change in Plans

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 26, 2024 09:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob shares a quick update about a schedule change.

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S14 Ep29: Follow-Up "Ethics in True Crime"

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 24, 2024 09:50 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob, Janet and Zaq have a great discussion about ethics. We hear some great podcast recommendations, they chat about how content changes the way we look at the justice system, bullying and threat assessment in schools, and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listen...

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The Curse of the Blazers Big Man + MJ's Disastrous Tenure as Front Office Executive

Forgotten Seasons - May 22, 2024 14:55 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 135 ratings
Were the misfortunes of Sam Bowie and Greg Oden karma for the Blazers gross mismanagement of Bill Walton's feet? Did Michael Jordan really bring Charles Oakley into Wizards practice just to mess with Kwame Brown? The most notorious "busts" in NBA history deserve for their stories to be rewinded a...

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - 'A Trip Into The 90s'

Rusted Junk - The 80s Movies Podcast - May 20, 2024 20:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Dive into the depths of James Cameron's iconic action-packed film, "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," in this all-new episode of 'Rusted Junk'. Our hosts Charlie, Amanda, Joe, and Dom explore the revolutionizing special effects, heart-pounding action sequences, and philosophical undertones of this de...

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142: Lewis Howard Latimer

Hometown History - May 20, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In today's episode of Hometown History, we delve into the life of Lewis Howard Latimer, an unsung hero whose inventions and technical skills significantly influenced the development of electric lighting and telecommunications. Despite his crucial work with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison...

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S14 Ep29: Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 19, 2024 09:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob has an incredible discussion with friends of the show, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the LA Not So Confidential podcast. The major topic discussed is ethics in true crime content creation, which leads them into a fascinating chat about psychology, threat assessment, resilience, PTSD and more...

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S14 Ep28: Follow-Up "Susan Simpson"

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 17, 2024 09:50 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Janet is out on assignment accepting her Web award for her amazing podcast "Braving the Elements". Bob and Zaq answer listener questions about Susan's case . . . with an assist from Susan. Bob also explains more about the legal process regarding the WM3 evidence testing. The majority of the fun...

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131: Shoeless Joe - MLB

Sports' Forgotten Heroes - May 14, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
The name "Shoeless Joe Jackson" is one of the most famous in baseball history. A key figure to the dominant Chicago White Sox of the late 19-teens, Joe led the team to the World Series Championship in 1917 when he hit .304 in the 6-game series. However, we all know the story of what happened nex...

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141: The Truth about Movie Censorships

Hometown History - May 13, 2024 19:02 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 340 ratings
In this Hometown History episode, we explore the transformative Fatty Arbuckle scandal of the 1920s, which led to a critical examination of movie censorship. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle's rise from adversity to comedy stardom and his subsequent fall following Virginia Rappe's death spotlighted Holly...

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S14 Ep28: Susan Simpson Talks "Proof"

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff - May 12, 2024 09:50 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings
Bob and Janet sit down with one of our favorite podcasters in the space. Most know Susan Simpson from the amazing work that she did on the Undisclosed podcast, and all the innocent people that she helped set free on that show. She has now just completed season 2 of her new podcast "Proof" and sh...

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4 Disastrous Swing & Miss Trades, Deep Dive

Forgotten Seasons - May 10, 2024 16:27 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 135 ratings
Forgotten Seasons dissects some of the biggest "swing and miss" trades in league history, examining the risks taken and consequences suffered. We break down the ill-fated merger of Allen Iverson and Chris Webber in 2005, the Pistons' disastrous 2008 Iverson trade, the Lakers' bold moves in 2008 a...