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Great Scott! It’s an Episode on the Iconic “Back to the Future”

Great Scott! With “Back to the Future: The Musical” having just opened on Broadway, what better time to revisit the classic movie that started it all?
Few movies are more beloved or impactful than 1985’s  “Back to the Future.” It catapulted Michael J. Fox to megastar status, led to the creation of two hit songs, fueled the skateboarding craze, and proved that sci-fi (especially time-travel) movies could bring in big bucks at the box office. 
This week we take you “Back in Time.” More specifically, we take you behind the scenes of “Back to the Future,” including a discussion of the changes made to both the script and the cast, Crispin Glover’s lawsuit, fun facts about the making of the film, and much more!
So be sure to join us for this week’s episode… it’s your density.MID-ROLL AD: Be sure to support Scandal Water by leaving a 5-star rating & review, and sharing the episode with your friends! #MissionBlockbuster #MichaelJFox #ChristopherLloyd #LeaThompson #CrispinGlover #Film #Blockbuster #TimeTravel #SciFi #Movie #Delorean #Einstein #80s #1980s #MartyMcFly #DocBrown #Biff #Ilovethe80s #BacktoTheFuture #BacktoTheFutureTheMusical #HueyLewis #PowerofLove #BackInTime

“I’m Gonna Steal the Declaration of Independence”-- Celebrating July 4th with “National Treasure” and Nic Cage

Watching a fireworks show: hosting a backyard barbecue; wearing red, white, and blue; displaying the American flag… these are just a few ways people celebrate Independence Day in the U.S.
But if you’d like to add a little extra sizzle to your July 4th holiday this year,  join us for a look at the beloved adventure movie “National Treasure” in which Nic Cage utters one of the most iconic (and most memed) lines of all time: “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.”
From behind-the-scenes stories to fast facts about the historical clues used in the film, this fun episode will not only bring back nostalgic memories of the movie and a swaggering Nic Cage, but also of your 8th-grade field trip. 
They say history repeats itself. In this case, nearly 20 years after the film’s release, you have the chance to revisit the quest of Benjamin Franklin Gates, his sidekick Riley Poole, and archivist Abigail Chase to save one of America’s most important documents. It’ll be an episode to treasure!MID-ROLL AD: We want to hear from you! Help us celebrate our 100th episode on August 8th by sending in your emails or audio clips to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.comMusic used (Not Josh Martin): Heroic Adventure - purchased from www.FreePD.com (No composer listed) #MissionBlockbuster #NicCage #NicolasCage #NationalTreasure #IndependenceDay #The4thofJuly #movie #film #blockbuster #history #americanhistory #JustinBartha #DianeKruger #SeanBean #JonVoight #ChristopherPlummer #HarveyKeitel #JohnAdams #BenFranklin #BenjaminFranklin #BenjaminFranklinGates #DeclarationofIndependence #WashingtonDC

Candy & Ashley Spill the Tea on Their Own Summer Road Trips

“I travel because I would rather look back at my life, saying ‘I can’t believe I did that’ instead of ‘if only I had.’  ~ Florine Bos
For our final episode in June, Candy and Ashley invite you to come along on their own personal summer road trips!
Join in the fun as they share a few highlights, recommendations, challenges, and tips related to their own travels this summer. With Candy heading out west and Ashley to the south, their experiences range from kayaking the Colorado River to meeting the owner of the “Best Historic Saloon in the West” to staying on the beautiful Tybee Island, to taking a personalized tour with everyone’s favorite guide, Tommy Dew– and so much more!
So grab your sunscreen and flip-flops, and buckle up for one final summer travel adventure. Candy and Ashley don’t want to take this trip without you!MID-ROLL AD: We want to hear from you! Help us celebrate our 100th episode on August 8th by sending in your emails or audio clips to ScandalWaterPodcast@gmail.com#SummerRoadTrip #RoadTrip #Travel #Summer #Vacation #Recommendation  #ColoradoRiver #Saloon #OutWest #TheSouth #TybeeIsland #TommyDew #WaltDisneyWorld #JekyllIsland #Charleston #Asheville #Biltmore 

The Grand Canyon in TV, Song, Print, and Film: A WONDER-ful Setting

If you’re looking for an impressive setting for your TV show, movie, book, music video, or daredevil stunt, you can’t beat the Grand Canyon.
Just ask the directors of National Lampoon’s “Vacation,”  Oprah, Criss Angel, David Baldacci, or a host of other artists and filmmakers.
For this week’s summer road trip, Candy and Ashley head to Arizona to visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. 
What famous figure is responsible for bringing the Grand Canyon to national attention and helping protect it? What famous songs, shows, books, and movies have used the Grand Canyon as a setting or subject? Why are so many film projects turned down by the representatives of the Grand Canyon National Park? And to answer Candy’s burning question, is it REALLY safe to visit there?
This episode is sure to hold your attention longer than the Grand Canyon kept Clark Griswold’s, so join us for a WONDER-ful time!MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod
 
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East Bound and Down with ‘Smokey and the Bandit’

"We've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there, I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run…"
If these famous lyrics bring to your mind images of a black 1977 Trans Am, a smirking Burt Reynolds, and an easy-going trucker whose favorite traveling companion is his Basset Hound Fred, this is the episode for you!
This week Candy and Ashley invite you to ride along as they take a trip back to 1977’s wildly popular film ‘Smokey and the Bandit.’ Characterized as both an action/adventure and also a buddy film, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ is credited for causing a huge explosion in Pontiac Trans Am sales, spreading the CB radio craze, and paving the way for shows such as ‘The Dukes of Hazzard.’
So put your ears on and catch this fun episode that covers everything from the inspiration behind the plot of ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ to the relationship between Burt Reynolds and Sally Field, to the changes Jackie Gleason brought to the movie, to a weeklong event called the Bandit Run that has occurred annually since 2007 in honor of the film. 
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Extra Music Used (Not Josh Martin)
“East Bound and Down” Karaoke Track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCOVqEGiiWU"Jethro on the Run" -Downloaded from www.FreePd.com (no composer listed)
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Graceland: Elvis has NOT left the building

What is the most-visited home in America, after the White House?
You guessed it… Graceland.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the famous mansion– now part of an enormous entertainment complex– is not only the place Elvis called home for the last 20 years of his life but also the site of his death and burial.   
In this summer road trip episode we (virtually) visit the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s beloved Graceland, connecting it to the recent “Elvis” biopic starring Austin Butler. 
How did Elvis come to purchase Graceland, and what changes did he make to the estate over the years? What circumstances forced Elvis’s family to consider opening his home to the public, even though Priscilla felt “to open up your home was like being robbed”? What role did Graceland play in Lisa Marie’s life, and how will her tragic passing affect the future of this famous site? These are just a few of the questions we discuss in this week’s episode. 
Graceland is one building that Elvis has NOT left; it stands as a memorial celebrating the performer’s talent, achievements, and life. We hope you’ll come along for the ride as we head to one of the most famous homes in the world, Elvis’s Graceland.MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod #SummerRoadTrips #Graceland #June #Summer #RoadTrip #America #Tennessee #ElvisPresley #ElvisPresleyEnterprises #KingofRockandRoll #PriscillaPresley #LisaMariePresley #NicolasCage #HoundDog #RocknRoll #Music #Memphis 

A Look at the Barrymore Dynasty – and Drew’s Determination to Break the Barrymore Curse

Two things the Barrymore Family is known for:
Their status as Hollywood Royalty
The Barrymore Curse
Commonly referred to as Hollywood’s First Family or “an acting dynasty,” the Barrymores have entertained and enthralled audiences since as far back as the 1700s.  Yet along with fame and adulation, the Barrymores’ lives have also contained struggles with strained family relationships, substance abuse, and other personal demons. 
In this episode we trace Drew Barrymore’s family tree, highlighting successes and challenges experienced by some of Drew’s famous ancestors, including the legendary John Barrymore. 
We also delve into Drew Barrymore’s own personal struggles, including the circumstances that led to her institutionalization at 13 and emancipation at 14, as well as her determination to break the Barrymore Curse.MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod
 
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The Creation of Everyone’s Favorite Alien and the Classic Movie: E.T. Part Two

“That’s no goblin…”
Part of the massive success of the beloved film ‘E.T.” was the little alien himself, who was described by one writer as “one of the most soulful, expressive special effects ever conceived.” Steven Spielberg himself once referred to the animatronic model as "the 8th wonder of the movie world."
In part 2 of this episode, we focus on the creation of E.T., both the animatronic elements that made it an “engineering masterpiece” and also the human elements that were required to bring the endearing creature to life. 
We also discuss other behind-the-scenes stories related to the filmmaking process, from the involvement of ILM in creating the iconic image of E.T. and Elliot flying across the face of the full moon, to the design of the spaceship, to the directing style Spielberg used with his child actors. 
So grab your Reese’s Pieces and settle in to listen as we spill the tea about one of the most iconic 80s films of all time, ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.’ MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod #Film #Movies #FollowingaThread #StevenSpielberg #MelissaMathison #ET #HenryThomas #DrewBarrymore #Childhood #Wonder #SpecialEffects #IndustrialLightandMagic

“I’m keeping him” - The Story Inspiration Behind a Boy and His New Best Friend: E.T. Part One

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ has been called “one of the finest fantasy films ever made, and the most tender of all Steven Spielberg’s movies.” 
41 years after its 1982 release, the classic film is still celebrated for its themes, creativity, cinematic artistry, and sense of childhood wonder. 
But how did the idea for ‘E.T.’ occur to Steven Spielberg while he was filming ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’? What role did Harrison Ford play in helping bring the story to life? In what ways was ‘E.T’ based on Spielberg’s own life? And how were child actors Henry Thomas, Robert McNaughton, and Drew Barrymore cast for the project? 
We explore all this and so much more in part 1 of this 2-part episode focused on the beloved blockbuster ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.’  MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod #Film #Movies #FollowingaThread #StevenSpielberg #HarrisonFord #MelissaMathison #ET #HenryThomas #DrewBarrymore #Childhood #Wonder #SpecialEffects #IndustrialLightandMagic

Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Rick Deckard… Hollywood’s Favorite Hero, Harrison Ford

At 80 years of age, film star Harrison Ford is currently involved with 3 high-profile hit projects… one in which he plays a therapist (“Shrinking”), another in which he plays a patriarchal rancher (“1923”), and the third in which he revisits the character that took his stardom to a whole new level… the beloved adventurer, Indiana Jones. 
In a career that spans six decades, Harrison Ford has achieved legendary status as one of Hollywood’s favorite action heroes. And he clearly shows no signs of slowing down. 
In this episode, we share behind-the-scenes stories related to three of Harrison Ford’s most celebrated roles: Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Rick Deckard. We also discuss the actor himself… who some have said is not totally unlike the charming rogues he portrays.  
Join us for this light-hearted look at Hollywood’s favorite action hero, Harrison Ford. MID-ROLL AD: Support Scandal Water by visiting: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/ScandalWaterPod#StarWars #Film #Movies #FollowingaThread #GeorgeLucas #StevenSpielberg #HarrisonFord #HanSolo #IndianaJones #RickDeckard #BladeRunner #ActionHero