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Hollywoodland is a podcast that takes place at the intersection of Hollywood and True Crime. It's where you'll hear the stories about our most beloved actors, directors, and other icons of movie history through the lens of the crimes that have impacted them. The mysterious death of Brittany Murphy. The obsessive murder of Dorothy Stratten. Woody Harrelson's father's connection to the JFK assassination. The three conspiracies surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death. Steve McQueen's brush with Charles Manson. The indecent arrest of John Waters. Dennis Hopper's easy riding and raging '70s Hollywood. The shocking small town murder that inspired David Lynch's Twin Peaks. Heath Ledger's overdose. Robert Downey Jr. hitting rock bottom, only to stage the greatest comeback in movie history. From the Golden Age of Hollywood to New Hollywood all the way to contemporary moviemakers, Hollywoodland features tales of murder, kidnapping, organized crime, curses, disappearances, prison escapes, and hauntings. You know, the kind of stuff that makes for the best movies.

True to its subject matter, Hollywoodland is a cinematic brand of audio storytelling. Think less of a Ken Burns documentary, and more of a fast-paced, highly transgressive Martin Scorsese film, co-hosted by movie and true crime buffs Jake Brennan and Zeth Lundy. Fully scripted, sound-designed episodes from our archive are released every Monday. These "movies for your ears" are narrated by Jake and feature Double Elvis' edge-of-your-seat audio storytelling. On Wednesdays, we drop brand new "Wrap Party" episodes, a chat-style show in which Zeth responds to voicemails, texts, and emails from listeners, while also talking more about that week's subject and themes (including guest appearances by Jake for weekly recommendations). And then on Fridays, we release new "Screening Room" episodes, in which Zeth deep dives into one film – after which, the audience is encouraged to watch that film over the weekend, and then call or text the show so that we can discuss it further in the following week's Wrap Party.

BADLANDS

The conspiracy theories surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death in 1962 continue to entertain the imaginations of those obsessed with celebrity and scandal. The stories, many of them fantastical and one of them true, feature cameos by the likes of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford. Somewhere in the pile of countless rumors, innuendos, and crackpot theories is a closer understanding of exactly what happened and why the world lost its most iconic American actress at the young age of 36.
 
This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including sexual assault and suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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Marilyn Monroe (Part 2): The Three Deaths of an Iconic American Actress

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about delayed honeymoons, tourist traps, murder plots, Marilyn Monroe’s first top billing, and the 1953 Henry Hathaway film ‘Niagara.’ Plus we make a mixtape inspired by the film with songs by Big Star, The Hollies, L7, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com.

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Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – Niagara

In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Marilyn Monroe at 100, and why Hollywood has yet to make a definitive Marilyn biopic. Later, Double Elvis Head of Production Matt Beaudoin joins to talk more about music and movie biopics. Plus, your voicemails, texts, and emails. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com.

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Bonus Episode: The Problem with Biopics

Marilyn Monroe is one of the greatest Hollywood stars of all time. She rose from orphan to icon by creating an on screen character America could not peel their eyes away from. And she did it all while battling anxiety, depression and addiction. Along the way she bedded, married, and otherwise conquered America’s most impressive men — Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, Frank Sinatra and President John F. Kennedy to name a few. And her relationship with JFK and his younger brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, would prove disastrous and result in long-running rumors and conspiracy theories about her death that are as hard to debunk as they are to dismiss.
 
This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including sexual assault and suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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Marilyn Monroe (Part 1): Who killed Marilyn? JFK? RFK? The KKK? Probable Suicide and a Conspiracy Theory That Won’t Quit

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about manifestos, art movements, outsiders, would-be societies, and the 1996 film ‘I Shot Andy Warhol.’ Plus another Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by Swamp Dogg, Pet Shop Boys, Lou Reed, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com. 

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Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – I Shot Andy Warhol

In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the new Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey, the appeal of its otherworldly nature, and the IMAX dilemma. Later, Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan joins to give music and movie recommendations inspired by art. Plus, your voicemails, texts, and emails. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com.
 
Check out our archive for more great stories, like our episode on George Reeves.

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Bonus Episode: The Mystical Magical Odyssey

Andy Warhol was the first artist to achieve rock star status. He was a Beatle with a silkscreen printer. His work and play space, the Factory, attracted people of all ages; rich and poor, straight and gay, sane and…not so sane. It was in the Factory that he was shot by a would-be assassin. He was rushed to a hospital and pronounced clinically dead. But Andy Warhol's second life began the moment he was resurrected on an operating table. As soon as his heart began to beat again, he became a true cultural icon – bigger than his paintings or his Polaroids or his experimental films, bigger than life itself. Andy Warhol became the future.

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Andy Warhol: Fame, the Future, and Back from the Dead

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about con men, deceit, stolen identities, the scene-stealing Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the 1999 film ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley.’ Plus another Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by Roy Orbison, Nick Lowe, Aretha Franklin, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com.

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Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – The Talented Mr. Ripley

In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the relatability and authenticity of actor Sam Neill, who recently passed away at the age of 78. Plus, Jake Brennan joins to give music and movie recommendations that are fashion forward. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com.

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Bonus Episode: Remembering Sam Neill and Some Fashionable Music and Movie Recommendations

Gianni Versace was a runway iconoclast who outfitted the likes of Madonna, Demi Moore, Prince, Sylvester Stallone, and Don Johnson. He lived like Louis XIV and counted Princess Di and Elton John among his friends. He was plagued by rumors of ties to the Calabrian mafia and a secret health diagnosis. Those rumors continued to persist long after he was gunned down by a serial killer who had been on the lam after murdering four other men in three states.

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Gianni Versace: Sly Stallone, Madonna, Elton John, a Serial Killer, and the Death of the Sun King

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about alienation, chickie runs, knife fights, and how the 1955 film ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ wound up with an X rating in the UK. Plus the mighty Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by The Undertones, the Flamin’ Groovies, Fountains of Wayne, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com.
 
Check out these other great Hollywoodland episodes on the stars of "Rebel Without a Cause:"
Natalie Wood
 
Sal Mineo
 
Dennis Hopper
 
What is Zeth reading this week?
But Beautiful: A Book About Jazz
 
Orson Welles, vol. 1: The Road to Xanadu
 
 

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Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – Rebel Without a Cause

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