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A Dickens of a Good Time at the Conrad-Caldwell Candlelight Christmas Tour

In the early 1800s Christmas was not the festive holiday it is today. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens helped change that. In fact, through Victoria’s influence on popular culture and Dickens’ literary reach, these two important figures helped create and spread many of the holiday traditions that we still follow today.
In this special holiday episode, Candy and Ashley (along with their husbands, Kirk and Brian) celebrate the Victorian Christmas, often referred to as the Dickens Christmas, with a field trip to the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. 
Join the two couples as they share their reactions to a candlelight tour of this stunning historic home, including fascinating insights shared by tour guides and the director of the Conrad-Caldwell House. This is one holiday treat you won’t want to miss!Website for the Conrad-Caldwell House: https://conrad-caldwell.org/#CharlesDickens #QueenVictoria #ConradCaldwellHouse #CandlelightChristmas #Louisville 

A Christmas Story Christmas: Ralphie Grows Up

“You’ll shoot your eye out.”
If you immediately recognize this line, you might be one of the 40 million Americans who tune in every year for at least part of the 24-hour marathon of “A Christmas Story.” The 1983 film had a modest start, but over the decades has grown into one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time.
And now, nearly 40 years later, for the first time ever Peter Billingsley reprises his role of Ralphie in a sequel called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”
Join the fun as Ashley and Candy first revisit the original movie, sharing little-known facts about the beloved holiday classic, then their reactions after watching the sequel. We triple dog dare ya!MID-ROLL AD: If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit: www.BuyMeACoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod #AChristmasStory #Sequel #HollyJollyHoliday #ChristmasMovie #Traditions

Troubles Never Out of Sight: The Life of Judy Garland

Judy Garland, perhaps best known for her moving performance as the red-slippered Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” would have turned 100 this year. But unfortunately, her life was cut short when she died in 1969 of an accidental barbiturate overdose. She was only 47.  
One of Hollywood’s brightest stars and a singularly talented singer, Judy Garland might have seemed to have it all. Yet she was tortured by insecurity, pressure from her stage mother and the studio execs who controlled her career, depression, and a dependency on drugs and alcohol. 
Join us as we discuss Judy’s early days as a child star given amphetamines for energy and weight control, her most notable successes as an actress and singer, her 5 marriages, her struggle with addiction and mental health challenges, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this look at the life and legend of the iconic Judy Garland. MID-ROLL AD: Visit our Facebook page for our merchandise! #JudyGarland #OvertheRainbow #TheWizardofOz #OldHollywood #GoldenAgeofHollywood 

I Want My (Old) MTV

Can you picture the scene in the spooky abandoned house, Michael Jackson’s innocent date watching terrified as he and his zombie posse advance on her, the beat of “Thriller” pounding in the background? How about the beautiful girl being pulled into a comic book love story by the handsome lead singer in A-Ha’s “Take on Me” video? If so, then this is the episode for you!
Today’s MTV looks nothing like the version that launched 41  years ago, at midnight on August 1, 1981. The concept was simple: Music videos and music content all day, every day. Yet the MTV cable channel has been credited with changing not only the music industry but also the culture and identity of an entire generation.
Join us for this fun episode where Candy shares with Ashley the start of MTV and the story behind elements that are now iconic, such as the VJs, MTV logo, and the Moonman. If you want your (old) MTV, you can find it here!#Cornucopia #MTV #IWantMyMTV #Thriller

The 5 W’s with Candy and Ashley

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun… which in this case means some personal recommendations from your friends at Scandal Water!
In hopes of adding some extra flavor to your holiday, this week Candy and Ashley surprise their listeners (and each other) by highlighting some of their favorite entertainment-related things. 
The catch? They each had to create their list of items by using the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. 
Where can you find this fun episode? View the recording on our Scandal Water Podcast youtube channel or listen at scandalwaterpodcast.com!NOTE: Neither Candy nor Ashley were paid for any of the recommendations. #Thanksgiving #5Ws #Reccomendation 

An ‘Untouchable’ Reputation? The Truth about Eliot Ness, with Douglas Perry

For many Americans, the name Eliot Ness conjures up images of a young Kevin Costner in 1987’s film “The Untouchables,” or perhaps Robert Stack’s version from a few decades earlier. Our younger listeners may not recognize the name at all.
But for a time, Eliot Ness was legendary, famously taking on Al Capone and the Chicago mob, leading daring raids as a Prohibition agent, cleaning up the Cleveland police department, and generally solidifying his reputation as an American hero. Until that is, it all ended. 
Join us for this fascinating conversation with Douglas Perry, author of “Eliot Ness: The Rise and Fall of An American Hero.” From Eliot’s exploits as a Prohibition agent to his complicated relationship with women to the insecurities that plagued this man who is often depicted as being larger-than-life, we cover it all in this lively interview. #DouglasPerry #Chicago #EliotNess #AlCapone #Prohibition #TheGirlsofMurderCity  #Cleveland 

‘Stranger Things’: A Nostalgic Love Letter to the 80’s

Eleven. Justice for Barb. The Upside Down. Bob. “Running Up That Hill.” Eddie.
Recognize these references? Then you are probably one of the millions of fans who just celebrated “Stranger Things Day” on November 6th (the day in 1983 that Will Byers went missing)Join us as we discuss this “love letter to 80s cult classic movies” and one of the most popular series of all time, tracing it from its beginnings through the recently released season 4.
How did the Duffer brothers find their amazing cast of child actors? Which 80s movies inspired key scenes from the series? What original ending was planned for season 1? How was Bob supposed to die, according to the early scripts? What do we know about the 5th and final season? 
Grab your Walkman, throw on those legwarmers, and join us for this “Stranger Things” episode. It’s totally gnarly!#StrangerThings #TheDufferBrothers #StrangerThingsDay #WillByers #SeanAstin 

Edgar Bergen Was No Dummy

While many today might know Edgar Bergen only as father to actress Candice Bergen, who starred in Murphy Brown, at one time this famous ventriloquist was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment field. 
With Charlie McCarthy, his beloved ventriloquist dummy, at his side, Edgar starred in radio programs, television shows, Vegas acts, and a comic strip, among other things. He also dated Ava Gardner and socialized with the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Roger Moore. 
But did Edgar’s partnership with Charlie take an odd turn? 
In this episode Candy and Ashley not only discuss the life of this ground-breaking comedian, but also the circumstances that led daughter Candice Bergen to comment upon the difficulty of being the younger sister to a dummy, and the pain of learning that it was Charlie McCarthy–not she– who was remembered in her father’s will. #Cornucopia #EdgarBergen #CharlieMcCarthy #CandiceBergen

A Grave Episode: Candy and Ashley Visit the Cemetery

While visiting a graveyard might seem reminiscent of a scene from a scary movie, cemetery tourism is actually a booming industry. Whether it’s to honor loved ones,  learn about history, reflect in a picturesque, peaceful environment, or, yes, enjoy the tingling unease that can result from a nighttime graveyard visit, people are drawn to cemeteries.
In this final Spooktober episode, you will experience a ‘Scandal Water’ first… a cemetery field trip! But no fear warning is necessary; the focus is to explore the lives of some interesting people who went before us. 
Using an interview-style format, Candy and Ashley share their respective gravesite visits with each other, honoring a handful of notable figures from the entertainment world, including Muhammad Ali, Johnny Mercer, and Rose Monroe, better known as Rosie the Riveter. 
Listen to the podcast episode AND/OR go to the Scandal Water Podcast youtube channel where you can not only watch the interview but also see the visuals and gravesite pictures that help tell the story of these intriguing individuals.#Spooktober #October #Bonadventure #CaveHill 

No Bones About It: The Body Farm Changed Forensics

Imagine peering through the slats of a fence only to spot a handful of corpses, in varying states of decay, littered across the ground. 
That’s exactly how one unsuspecting construction worker learned about the infamous Body Farm, more formally known as the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility. 
Join Candy and Ashley as they trace the fascinating history of the Body Farm, the brainchild of Dr. Bill Bass and a featured element of a best-selling Patricia Cornwell thriller, and discuss how this innovative approach has helped revolutionize criminal investigation. 
You’ll also hear details from intriguing– and in some cases, notorious– criminal cases that Dr. Bass helped solve through his skills as a forensic anthropologist. 
This Spooktober episode is one you won’t want to miss, no bones about it!Note: Break Music "Ghost Town" composed by Rafael Krux and purchased on FreePD.com#Spooktober #BillBass #TheBodyFarm #PatriciaCornwell