Scandal Water

What says Thanksgiving more than chucking live turkeys out of a helicopter? 
Well, that’s exactly what happened in the classic television episode of WKRP in Cincinnati called “Turkeys Away.” If you know the show, you know the famous punch-line. But did you ALSO know the plot was loosely based on a REAL event? Listen in as Candy and Ashley discuss why “Turkeys Away” is still considered one of television’s all-time best Thanksgiving episodes, even after 40+ years.#ScandalWaterPodcast #TurkeysAway #WKRP #WKRPinCincinnati #ThanksgivingEpisode #SitcomHistory #ClassicTV #RetroTV #AsGodIsMyWitness #TVHistory #ThanksgivingTradition #PopCulturePodcast #ComedyHistory

The term ‘scandal water’ earns its name this week as the two ladies delve into the great quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Listeners will hear about the rise of the quiz show phenomenon, the chain of events that led whistle-blower Herb Stempel to expose the corruption on Twenty-One, and the impact this had on the TV quiz show genre. #ScandalWaterPodcast #QuizShowScandal #TwentyOne #HerbStempel #1950sHistory #TVHistory #ClassicTV #PopCultureHistory #TrueCrimeCommunity #HistoryPodcasts #CorporateScandal #VintageTV

In episode 7 Candy introduces Ashley to the cultural phenomenon Cobra Kai. Calling on interviews with actors and producers of the hit show, Candy pulls back the curtain to share callbacks, Easter Eggs, and intentional choices made by the Cobra Kai show creators to satisfy both die-hard Karate Kid fans and also newer viewers.  
 
Warning: This episode contains spoilers.#ScandalWaterPodcast #CobraKai #KarateKid #CobraKaiNeverDies #MiyagiDo #StrikeFirst #JohnnyLawrence #DanielLaRusso #NetflixSeries #EasterEggs #TVSpilers #PopCulturePodcast #Nostalgia #MartialArts

In episode 6 Candy and Ashley give you something to sink your teeth into when they explore the popular expression “Jumping the Shark.” The two not only discuss the origin and evolution of this well-known phrase, first coined by a group of college buddies, but also take a deep dive into the episode of the popular TV series Happy Days that inspired this toothsome term. The episode ends with a discussion of other shows the two believe to have jumped the shark. #ScandalWaterPodcast #JumpingThe Shark #HappyDays #TVHistory #PopCulture #Fonzie #ArthurFonzarelli #Nostalgia #ClassicTV #TVTropes #FlopEra #NewEpisode

Join us Tuesday, November 2nd for our first of FIVE episodes celebrating the world of television in our series, "Thankful for Television!" Candy and Ashley dive into a classic show that gave rise to a pop culture saying, a film that has become an instant modern television classic, a scandal that paved the way for westerns, a doomed turkey, and a beloved sitcom that has withstood the test of time. 

Long before podcasts, and even before TV, there was the golden age of radio. Episode 5 of Scandal Water focuses on what is arguably the most well-known radio event of all time, the broadcast of “War of the Worlds” on October 30, 1938, that sparked widespread panic. But was it as horrific and extensive as reports indicated? And why were those Americans so quick to believe their world was being invaded? Candy and Ashley explore these questions in their Armchair Psychologist segment. #WaroftheWorlds #FakeNews #OrsonWelles #MassHysteria

‘Gaslighting’ is a term widely used--and unfortunately, also highly visible-- in our society today. It is a form of psychological abuse wherein the abuser causes the victim to question his/her sanity, memories, or perception of reality. But where did the term originate? Listen in as Candy and Ashley not only share how the 1938 play “Gas Light” (also known as “Angel Street”) by Patrick Hamilton gave rise to the popular term, but also warning signs to look for if you suspect you’re being gaslighted, and possible steps you might take to gather proof. #Gaslighting #EmotionalAbuse #AngelStreet

This is the second part of a two-part episode focused on the theme of fatal accidents caught on film. In this episode, Candy and Ashley share two more stories of actors who suffered fatal injuries while the cameras were actually rolling. The two first discuss the tragic deaths of Vic Morrow,  Renee Shinn Chen, and Myca Dinh Le that occurred while filming Twilight Zone: The Movie, before turning to the heartbreaking accident that took the life of Steve Irwin, perhaps better known as The Crocodile Hunter.#TwilightZone #SteveIrwin #StageandScream #KilledonFilm

This is the first of a two-part episode focused on the theme of fatal accidents caught on film. In this first episode, Ashley and Candy explore the events that led to the tragic death of Brandon Lee, who was shot by a prop gun while filming The Crow. The two also discuss the wondering posed by many fans over the years: Was Brandon’s death due solely to the improper cleaning of the prop weapon, or did the curse that was rumored to have taken his father Bruce Lee’s life reach out to claim Brandon as well? #BrandonLee #TheCrow #StageandScream #KilledonFilm

⚠ Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. It is not intended for all audiences.In this pilot episode of their new podcast Scandal Water: Peculiar Stories of the Stage, Screen, and Everything In Between, Candy and Ashley discuss the tragic murders of Army veteran Sam Herr and his friend, fellow college student Julie Kibuishi, committed by community theater actor Daniel Wozniak. The two trace the investigation of the murders in the way it unfolded, detailing the unraveling of Wozniak’s lies, his motivations, and ultimately the conviction of both the community theater actor and his partner on both stage and in crime, Rachel Buffet.Editor's Note: We recorded two episodes before realizing the audio settings were incorrect. As a result, this and episode 8 are poorer audio quality. However, the rest of our episodes are just fine! #DanielWozniak #TrueCrime #StageandScream