We'll dive into the weirdness we are all living through now due to the COVID-19 virus. We'll ask questions like, how many times a day are you washing your hands? Are you keeping your 6 feet social distance from others? Are you following the Wu-Tang PSA to ensure you stay safe? We'll dive into this and more in the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
Guns n’ Roses was one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 1980’s into the 90’s, and their front man, Axl Rose, was the perfect man for the job. Axl’s high-octane voice and the band’s explosive sound, sold a ton of records and their insane rock star lives made headlines everywhere. Axl seems to have gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years, whether it be showing up a few hours late to a show, his history of violence, or stories like the ones we’ll talk about in this episode that just ma...
Hey everybody, we here at AHC Podcast hope you are doing well and staying safe. Much like most of the country, we’re taking the week off to do our best to be socially responsible. But don’t worry, we do have a badass show lined up for you next week. We’ll examine the life and times of legendary rocker and legendary asshole, Axl Rose. Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one. With no new show this week, take a look at some of our other shows you may not have had a chance to listen to ye...
In school, we learn all about Henry Ford and his achievements in engineering, production, and business. But did they give us the full story of Henry Ford? Was there a very dark side to the assembly line wizard that isn’t often spoken of and landed him in some hot water? We’ll examine this and more on the latest episode of AHC Podcast. -----------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES-------------------------------------------------------------------- Feldberg, M. (n.d.). H...
In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll break down and give our opinions on the hoity-toity College Admissions Cheating Scandal. How desperate are some of these parents to get their kids into the school of their choice? How bad is the elitist stink emanating from all this? Listen today and find out!
He hit lots of towering home runs, did lots of illegal steroids, fought a Partridge Family member, and apparently really, really loves the restaurant, Hooters. Jose Canseco was amazing to watch on the field but definitely had some issues and antics off the field that have landed him on this funny, new episode of AHC Podcast. --------------------------------SOURCES--------------------------------------- Canseco Arrested After Ramming Wife's Car. (1992, February 14). Retrieved from https://www.lat...
In this Fire Side-chat, we'll give our opinions on some of the most debated topics of our time. Who makes the best burger? Who has the best version of America's most ordered side item, the french fry? And yes, we'll answer the question of the young decade, who has the best chicken sandwich? Grab a fistful of napkins, your favorite dipping sauce and your fat pants, and enjoy this Fast Food Fire Side-chat.
Love her or hate her, Nancy Grace always looks like she wants to “speak to your manager”. In this episode of AHC Podcast, we’ll put the prosecutor-turned-crime TV host on the stand to see how her antics in the real courtroom and on her television shows have led her to a lucrative career and possibly led others to prison. Enjoy the show! --------------------------------------------SOURCES--------------------------------------------------- (n.d.). Retrieved from http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRI...
In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we talk about the good, the bad, and the weird regarding the world's horniest holiday, Valentine's Day -- from dog-flogging to beheadings, to the beginnings of the evil empire known as Hallmark. We hope you enjoy this edition of Fire Side-chats.
He’s one of the biggest box office stars ever. He famously does his own stunts. He’s arguably the 2nd most powerful member of an entire religion. He's super intense!!! He’s Tom Cruise. But is he an a**hole? We dig into that very question today on the latest episode of AHC Podcast. -------------------------------------------------SOURCES------------------------------------------------------ Booth, J. (2018, November 9). Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were together for almost a decade - here's a time...
Bonus content! This is our first episode of "Fire Side-Chats". These are just bonus episodes we'll occasionally put out where we discuss topical stories or other stuff on our minds. The outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus is the subject of this chat. Enjoy!
In Episode 2, we pick up the Epstein saga as he begins his mysterious and lucrative career as a financier and his efforts to hook up with underage girls and (allegedly) share them with his other wealthy friends. We dive into his weird fetishes, the possibly hundreds of victims he abused and yes, his headline-grabbing death. Buckle up and get ready for the conclusion of the Asshole Court episode of Jeffrey Epstein. ---------------------------------------------------SOURCES------------------------...
He might be the most talked-about asshole in the world right now. Jeffrey Epstein was incredibly wealthy, insanely perverted, and oddly mysterious in every way-- including his death. As you can imagine, there is a lot to this story. So much so that we couldn’t just do one episode. To give this story it’s due justice, we’re running it in two full-length episodes. In this first episode, we cover Epstein’s early years as a student, teacher, and the start of his career in finance. Enjoy! -----------...
Our subject today became world-famous for organizing the greatest failure of a music festival in modern history. The live-streamed disaster that was Fyre Fest entertained the internet in the spring of 2017 and subsequently created two of the most entertaining documentaries of 2019. On this episode of AHC, we dig a little deeper into Billy McFarland and find that Fyre Festival wasn’t his only disaster. --------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES--------------...
Arguably Hollywood's most notorious bad boy, Charlie Sheen has been gracing small screens, big screens, and tabloid covers for three decades now. During his infamous public meltdown in 2011, he had a lot of people questioning whether he was sane. And on our latest episode of AHC, we ask another question: Is Charlie Sheen an asshole? -------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES----------------------------------------------------------------- (2011, March 12). Retriev...
On this episode of Asshole Court, we delve into the menacing figure that is Suge Knight. Part businessman and part gangster, Suge bullied his way into the music industry in the late '80s and early '90s and-- for good and bad-- created a rap music legacy with his label, Death Row Records. Is he a bad guy? Definitely. Is he at least partially responsible for some of the best rap music ever? Absolutely. Does he have one of the most well-groomed beards in human history? You know it. ----------------...
Even if you’re not plugged into the Christian Television world, you probably know Pat Robertson. He’s been on your television for four decades now and utilized his power as a Christian celebrity to enter into mainstream culture and, yes, politics. He ran for President in 1988 and even won a few states in the primary. Trouble is, he might be a monumental asshole. Take a listen and see what you think. ----------SOURCES---------- Ap. (2006, May 18). Pat Robertson Predictions. Retrieved from https:/...
By the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on the latest episode of the AHC Podcast. Sources: (2018, November 18). Justin Bieber Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. Retrieved from https://childhoodbiography.com/justin-bieber-childhood-story-plus-untold-biography-facts/ . Danton, E. R. (2018...
Steven Seagal got famous for breaking people's arms in action movies. In this episode, we break him down as a human being. Is Seagal a horrible person or just a guy that makes horrible movies? Sources: Farrell, M. H. J., Benet, L., & Fuhrman, J. (1990, November 19). Sure, He's Making a Box-Office Killing—but Who Is Steven Seagal? People. Galuppo, M. (2015, February 13). 'SNL' at 40: Bob Odenkirk Recalls the Time He Confused Steven Seagal. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news...
She was born to a well-to-do family, got into Stanford, and then dropped out to start a blood-testing company that she swore would change the world. And it wasn't long before she had hundreds of millions of dollars in investment capital, a corporate board filled with household names, a sweet-ass private jet, and a net worth that Forbes put at 4.5 Billion dollars in 2015. But it appears to have been a massive financial scam of the highest order with Holmes allegedly at the helm of it all. The US ...
The most infamous man in boxing. Arguably the most recognizable hairstyle in the world. Don King worked his way up from an impoverished upbringing in Cleveland to become a household name all around the world, making a fortune along the way. But King not only has an ethically questionable way of conducting business, he has a dark and criminal background. On this episode, we dive deep into that shadowy history in order to rate just how horrible a person Don King actually is. Sources: Berger, P. (1...
Rodrigo Duterte. The lawyer turned mayor turned current President of the Philippines. You might not know much about him, but on this episode of Asshole Court, you’re going to find out just how insane “Duterte Harry” actually is. Buckle up because this dude totally tests the upper ranges of our non-scientific Asshole Scale. Sources: Agencies. (2016, April 19). Philippines presidential candidate apologises for comments on Australian rape victim. Retrieved July 19, 2019, from https://www.theguardia...
Arguably the most famous mafioso ever, John Gotti captured the American public’s imagination in the ’80s and '90s. While previous mob bosses had shunned the spotlight-- or at least attempted to-- Gotti seemed to revel in it. Splashed across the covers of national magazines and newspapers, Gotti gave the average American the closest glimpse into mob life that they’d ever had and arguably touched off the mafia obsession in popular entertainment over the next two decades. On this episode, we delve ...
The Georgia Peach. A baseball legend. On this episode, we examine one of the greatest baseball players to ever step on a diamond. But we're not discussing his batting average or his ability to steal bases. We're examining (and rating on an 11 point scale) how much of an asshole Ty Cobb was. Enjoy! Sources: (2012, April 28). A Beating in the Stands, Followed by One on the Field. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sports/baseball/ty-cobbs-outburst-led-to-notorious-game-in-1912.html?...
