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“The X-Files”: The Truth Is Out There

Was it the creepy monsters? The alien abductions? The government conspiracy? The chemistry between Mulder and Scully? What IS it that fans love so much about “The X-Files?” 
All of the above– and we touch on every one of these points in this lively podcast!
What inspired Chris Carter to create the show? In what ways was “The X-Files” groundbreaking? How does Gillian Anderson feel about being associated with ‘The Scully Effect?’ And what was shared by Gillian and David Duchovny on his podcast about the infamous “dysfunction” between the two co-stars? We discuss all this and more.
The truth is out there… Thank you to listener Sherry for her ongoing support of Scandal Water via BuyMeaCoffee.com!  
 
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Sherri Papini: Kidnapping Victim or Gone Girl?

On November 24, 2016, a woman who’d been missing for 22 days, Sherri Papini, was spotted by a trucker on the side of the road, wearing chains and screaming for help. Upon examination, the beautiful wife and mother of two was discovered to be emaciated, her body showing signs of terrible abuse, including a brand on one shoulder. 
For years investigators tried to find the kidnappers, two Hispanic women who reportedly took Sherri at gunpoint while she was out for a run. 
But then Sherri’s story started to unravel, raising this question: Instead of a victim, was Sherri Papini actually a ‘Gone Girl’ who’d not only staged her own kidnapping, but also inflicted–or directed– her own torture?
Hostage or hoax? Join us as we unravel the fascinating case of Sherri Papini. 
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Celebrating 200 Cuppas of Scandal Water!

Celebrate good times, come on… It’s a celebration! 🎶🎉
Scandal Water has hit 200 episodes and to mark this momentous event, you’re invited to an awards party!
Which episode would you choose for the “Ugly Duckling Award?” How about “The Oscar Goes to…,”  “Most Intriguing Interview,” or the “You’re Ridonculous” title? 
Join the fun as Candy and Ashley stroll down memory lane by discussing a few early events in the life of the podcast and sharing their picks for these and other (not-so-prestigious) episode awards. The link is in the bio!
 
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Scamanda Part 2: Taking Down Amanda C. Riley

How do you stop a woman who has successfully faked terminal cancer for 9 years and swindled her kind-hearted supporters out of more than $100,000 in online donations alone?
That’s the focus of this Part 2 episode on infamous scammer Amanda C. Riley, better known as Scamanda.
What impact did Amanda’s scam have on some of her victims, including Cory’s ex-wife Aletta? How did Amanda try to block journalist Nancy Moscatiello’s investigation? What did Detective Jose Martinez consider to be the first big break in the case against Amanda? Why did most of her supporters continue to believe and champion Amanda even after receiving notification of the scam? And how was Scamanda finally brought to justice?
Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. Thank you to Hayden for his top-of-the-episode shout-out! 
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Scamanda Part 1: Who was Amanda C. Riley?

To the people who read her blog and attended her church, Amanda C. Riley was a beautiful, young wife and mother who managed to live her life with hope and faith even as she was dying of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
But who was the real Amanda? 
The story of how this beguiling woman deceived and betrayed countless supporters, including many of her closest friends, is so compelling, Charlie Webster’s 2023 “Scamanda” was the most downloaded and shared podcast, world-wide, on Apple that year, since sparking a 2025 Hulu docuseries.
In Part 1 of this fascinating podcast, we first introduce you to the carefully-crafted persona Amanda showed to the world, then take you behind the scenes to meet the real Amanda C. Riley. Join us as we walk through the events that led to one of the most infamous and morally unethical scams ever documented… and ultimately resulted in a first-ever case of its kind for the FBI. 
Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. 
Thank you to listener Rebekah for her ongoing support on Buymeacoffee.com!
 
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In the 18th century, the term ‘scandal water’ was coined to refer to tea, as people would often enjoy a juicy bit of gossip as they lingered over their daily cuppa. Now you have the chance to listen in each week as Candy and Ashley ‘spill the tea’ about a compelling story from the entertainment world - from classic TV, to blockbuster movies, to true crime docuseries, to Broadway shows, and everything in-between! Give us a listen! We think you’ll find our podcast suits your taste. Cheers!

August Minisode 4: Going West with Jefferson Moore

As a special treat, each week in August, while Candy and Ashley are on break, they are releasing a minisode, bonus content usually reserved for their friends on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. While the last three episodes have been previously released, this week’s episode is brand new!  If you listened to our episode on “Unforgiven,” you heard us ask for a super-fan to come talk to us about their love for this movie. We’re thrilled to say that, immediately after the episode aired, we found our fan. Join us for this delightful conversation with our guest, filmmaker Jefferson Moore, as we discuss “Unforgiven,” “Tombstone,” and “True Grit.” 
You can also listen (and follow!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.
And after listening, if you have a hankering to listen to the rest of the Scandal Water bonus catalog, simply become a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both at the website ScandalWaterPodcast.com. 
We hope you enjoy the episode, and we’ll see you next week for the start of Season 5! Cheers!#GoWestYoungMan #GoingWestwithJeffersonMoore #Westerns #Unforgiven #Tombstone #TrueGrit #RoosterCogburn #Filmmaker #podcast #ScandalWaterPodcast

August Minisode 3: Disaster After Disaster

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. In this minisode, we make it personal, discussing all manner of disasters from real-life Good Samaritan videos to our own brushes with natural events, and the disaster movies we’ll never watch (and why). If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com. Cheers!

August Minisode 2: Murder, She Wrote

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. For 12 seasons, the charming but shrewd Jessica Fletcher kept her lovely hometown of Cabot Cove safe, despite the bodies piling up around her like firewood. In this fun minisode, we discuss one of Ashley’s favorite things, the series “Murder, She Wrote” starring Angela Lansbury, after rewatching the pilot episode.
If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com.  Cheers!

August Minisode 1: Marilyn Monroe's Famous Photograph

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. 
In our very first mini-sode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea on one of Marilyn Monroe's most famous photos, the publicity still taken by her friend Sam during a publicity stunt for "The Seven Year Itch." And in a twist worthy of six-degrees of Kevin Bacon, Ashley calls Brian so he can recount a time in his community theatre past when he very well may have been sharing the stage with (long retired from Hollywood) Tom Ewell! As an added bonus, tune in after the Cheers to hear a blooper from the full "Famous Photographs" episode that aired January 30th. Thanks for supporting Scandal Water and enjoy this bonus cuppa tea! “Isn’t it delicious?!”If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com.  Cheers!