Daytime TV – it’s a subject we’ve broached a couple times on AHC Podcast, but this episode is about one of the heavy hitters of the afternoon antics. Dr. Phil has been on our TV’s for over 20 years and has made a name for himself for a number of reasons. In the beginning, it seemed he was all for helping couples in need, a troubled teen, or a drug addict looking for help. As time wore on, the show topics got wilder and tales of potential exploitation have clouded the once clear image. But is Dr....
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 84
If you were a male in the 1990’s above the age of, oh, say 10 years old, you were probably fully aware of our show subject today, Jenny McCarthy. From Playboy’s Playmate of the Month, to Playmate of the Year, to TV star, to anti-vax spokesperson, McCarthy has worn many hats in her almost 30-year celebrity career. Regardless of the reason, she seemed to easily find the spotlight whatever the endeavor may be. But, is she truly the hardcore anti-vax quack she’s been made out to be, or is there a bi...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 83
We’ve covered some of the biggest names in music on this show, but this episode may take the cake for level of crazy. Rick James lived the life of a rock star, pretty much from out of the womb, and the stories that go along with his crazy life may make you laugh, cry, cringe, or flat-out leave you saying WTF, dude? From his early days engaging in illegal activity, to draft dodging, to being in the right place at the right time, Rick James lived a life that movies are made of. But was his trouble...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 82
For years, Hollywood has glamorized some not-so-glamorous people. If the tale is “based on a true story” you can guarantee the real subject probably didn’t look like Johnny Depp or Tom Cruise. The same goes for one infamous duo, the first true ride or die couple, Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow terrorized police and the public for a couple years during a crime spree that would go on to become one of pop culture’s biggest references. But, between some self-mutilation, prison rape...
Dec 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 81
Once upon a time, there was no social media. In the early days of the 21st century, the idea that you could-- or would even want to-- post up pictures and details about yourself online seemed crazy. And then MySpace showed up on the scene and suddenly everyone wanted to share their lives with everyone else. And one MySpace user leveraged the platform to such an extent that she went from being totally obscure, to being internet famous, to being real-world Famous. 15 years ago, MySpace queen Tila ...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 80
Internet celebrities come and go, but there are a few that have hung on longer than their 15 minutes of fame usually allow. Jake Paul gained fame as a teenager for his crazy antics and the YouTube videos he posted “Everyday Bro”. As he’s gotten older, both he and his brother have transitioned into the boxing world, where they have become fighters that everyone loves to hate. But how did Jake get to where he is, after “coming from nothing”? Have all of his money-making ventures been on the up and...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 79
Almost everyone in the world would say “yeah, I want to be rich…” – but to be Elon rich, that’s another level. Rocketman and Tesla titan, Elon Musk, has no doubt been making an impact in the world for almost his entire life. His inventions and products, such as PayPal, Tesla, Space X, and more, have provided him the ability to do a lot of good in the world. But, on his way to the top, did he step on those around him to get there? Is he a terrible boss? Is he a bit creepy in the approach he takes...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 78
Well, well, well, after all the talk and preparation, our Patreon page is live! Go to Patreon.com/ahcpodcast and get in on all our new Conspiracy Court episodes, ad-free shows, become a member of the sticker and swag club, voting privileges, and so much more. Conspiracy Court will be exclusively available on Patreon and we'll cover some crazy, and some not so crazy, conspiracies to see how believable they are. Go to Patreon.com/ahcpodcast today and get in on all the action. Thanks as always for ...
Oct 17, 2021•1 min•Ep. 77
Conspiracy theories are no longer the conversation currency of weirdos and society’s outer fringes. They’ve gone mainstream. And one of the people responsible for this is the subject of our latest show. Alex Jones started out as an oddball on Austin’s Public Access Television but ended up being a national celebrity of sorts thanks to his never-ending fountain of bullshit. Is he just a harmless nutball that sincerely believes all the insanity that he peddles? Or is there something darker to his b...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 76
The people have spoken and the AHC boys have listened... Welcome to the all new AHC Podcast show - Conspiracy Court! We are going to cover some of the greatest mysteries of all time and rate their believability on our traditional 1-11 scale. The content will be exclusively available on Patreon, but like your neighborhood drug dealers, we're going to give you the first hit for free! Don't worry, you'll still get your regular AHC fix every two weeks as well. In the first episode, we'll discuss one...
Sep 26, 2021•39 min•Ep. 75
With the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial in high gear, we decided it would be a good time to dig out one of our earliest episodes in which we discussed (and scored) the dead-eyed wannabe mogul. Was she aware that her Theranos technology was a fraud or is she simply an innocent, highly ambitious bystander? Listen and judge for yourself. Enjoy!
Sep 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 74
Osama bin Laden – the name itself stirs up emotions of hate, anger, and disgust. Once considered a “freedom fighter”, bin Laden transformed himself into one of the most hated and wanted men in the world with his radical views. How did the devil incarnate come to be such a terrible human being? What were his influences that got him to the point where he masterminded the 9/11 attacks? We’ll dive into this and much more in this deep dive, 2-year anniversary show of AHC Podcast. Intro Music Credit: ...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 73
Rock stars live a life most of us normal people could only dream of. Expensive houses, fast cars, adoration of millions of fans, big game hunting, political rallies… wait, what? Ted Nugent has been slinging platinum albums for over 40 years, but he doesn’t fit the mold of the usual shredding guitar-playing front man. At this point in his life, his political views and public outbursts have him in the news more than his music does. Do we respect Ted for speaking his mind, regardless of what others...
Aug 29, 2021•54 min•Ep. 72
To be confident is one thing, but to be Kanye-confident, well, that’s just a whole new level of self-belief. Hip-hop and shoe mogul, Kanye West, has been at or near the top of the rap world going on 2 decades now. Love him or hate him, his albums sell like hot cakes when released and those Yeezy’s continue to fly off the shelves. The self-made billionaire has put himself front and center in many, many headlines over the years, and sometimes, for all the wrong reasons. Do we really understand whe...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 71
There is a reason that Chevy Chase has had a four decade-long run on TV and as a movie star - the dude is freakin' hilarious. But, as we've seen with many of our favorite stars over the years, there is more behind the Clark Griswold persona than many of us know about. Chase was one of brains behind the early Saturday Night Live years, which catapulted him into the spotlight, but the stories many have told about run-ins and incidents with Chase may shed a different light on him. We'll dive into t...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 70
Con men (or women) and their schemes have drawn interest from the public since their inception, but the victims behind their actions almost always wish they had never gotten involved. Today’s show subject, Anna Delvey, pulled the wool over the eyes of many and lived a life most folks could only dream of – all on other people’s dime. But does this flimflam women stack up to the greats or was she just a low-level liar that got the right people’s attention? We’ll dive into this and much more on thi...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
To quote Irish writer, Darren Shan, “ Destiny is a tower of cards - nudge one just an inch and everything stacked on top comes crashing down. ” Kevin Spacey had the world in the palm of his hand, winning multiple prestigious awards, headlining box office hits, and walking red carpets everywhere. But when one brave victim of Spacey’s predatory behavior came forward, his house of cards came crashing down. Was it something in Spacey’s childhood that sparked his salacious behavior? All the stories t...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 68
We're going to revisit one of our previous episodes this week due to the death of one of our show subjects. John McAfee was found hanging in his prison cell this week, dead of an apparent suicide. Is this going to be part 2 of "Epstein didn't kill himself?" Relive the show and learn more about the life and times of the anti-virus software pioneer. Stay tuned for another new episode of AHC Podcast next week as well! You probably recognize his last name from the anti-virus software program that yo...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 67
America loves a good comeback story. It’s not too often you hear of people climbing out of the nasty hole of addiction and becoming a multi-millionaire, but the subject of today’s episode, MyPillow founder and CEO, Mike Lindell, did just that. Plastered on TV sets across America, Mike Lindell seemed to be just another annoying pitchman, until his new group of “friends” put him in the national spotlight during the last election cycle. But does being a wealthy business owner make you a political e...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 66
He was one of the most recognizable faces in the pizza game - plastered on television ads and pizza boxes around the world, Papa John Schnatter built a massive pizza empire out of a broom closet in a bar in Indiana. Being the CEO of a company definitely has it's perks, but as we've seen in the past few years with him and many others, it has it's downfalls as well. But was Papa John set up by the company he hired to help him? Or is he a (broom) closet racist and let it all hang out on a conferenc...
Jun 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 65
We recently lost a hip hop legend - Earl Simmons, aka, DMX. Simmons had multiple platinum records and sold over 74 millions albums throughout his career. With all the success Dark Man X had over the years, there were still demons that haunted him, along with other issues he was never able to overcome. In this episode, the AHC boys gon' give it to you just how you b****es want, so kick back and enjoy the show! Brierley, K. (2021, April 9). DMX's Net Worth Was Actually Less Than $0 in 2021 - Here'...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 64
Do you ever have those moments where you think “man, I’m glad no one was around to see that?” Well, the Shannon family of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame, has let viewers into their home with an unfiltered look at their lives and have many times left viewers wondering, “what did I just see?!?” The matriarch of the family, Mama June Shannon, has made a name for herself with her questionable parenting skills and overall, pretty nasty antics. Over the past couple years, she has battled an addiction i...
May 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 63
If the word gimmick had a picture to go alongside it in the dictionary, then the subject of this show would be the perfect fit. Tekashi 6ix9ine began to make a name for himself in the rap game and decided to live out his gangster fantasies, only to wind up facing a heap of trouble and an extended prison sentence. The reason he became even more famous would have gangsters like John Gotti and Carlos Gambino rolling in their graves - he snitched. We'll dive into the life of Takashi and try and unde...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 62
Courtney Love has been in the spotlight for her music, marriage, and crazy antics for almost 30 years. Some love her, some don’t, but you can’t deny she’s lived an interesting life. In this episode, we’ll examine the life of the blond rocker and see what’s behind all the craziness. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the latest episode of AHC Podcast. 08, S., 07, K., 22, D., 07, C., & Ramlawi, R. (2021, February 26). Wild facts about Courtney love, the Tragic Queen of rock. Retrieved April 10, 2021,...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 61
On paper, he is one incredibly intelligent dude. A degree from Harvard, an MBA and MD from the University of Pennsylvania… so how did he wind up being a pill pusher with a daytime TV show? Dr. Oz and his pseudoscience promotion have landed him in some controversy over the years and now have landed him in our courtroom. Is Dr. Oz on to something here, or does he just like the paychecks that roll in each month from the diet pill du jour he puts his stamp on? We’ll let you be the judge of that on t...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 60
It’s happened to all of us. We become fans of an athlete, musician, or any public figure, only to have them show that they are in fact – human. R. Kelly has been revered as one of the greatest R&B singers of the last 30 years, but it’s the things he’s done off the stage that have him in all the wrong headlines in recent years. He might have believed he could fly, but that flight might land him in a cell behind bars. Get ready to bump and grind your way through this episode of AHC Podcast. CB...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 59
The adult lives of child stars often turn into a coin flip for success. Some go on to bigger and better things, while others slide into the bushes of normalcy like the famous Homer Simpson meme. In this episode, we’ll look at the life and career of one of our favorite child stars of the late 80’s and 90’s – Dustin Diamond as Screech from Saved by the Bell. How did the skinny kid from California gain stardom at such a young age? What would the after-school years of Screech turn in to? Tight roll ...
Feb 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 58
We're back this week to finish the story of the brainchild of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. We wind down the tale of Zuck by giving our final arguments as to why Facebook and the AI used to detail your every move could be the first step to a T2-type world, or if it really is just a good way to keep up with your friends and family. Find out where he stands in our court of injustice in the finale of the Facebook episodes of AHC Podcast. MUSIC CREDIT: Nerd by TRXXBLE Aydin, R. (2019, July 26). The big...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 57
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, you are probably familiar with this show’s subject and his creation – Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. With about 3 billion users worldwide, the book of faces gives people a way to communicate with family, friends, random people, and people with similar interests, all at the click of a few buttons. But with all the technology used by Facebook, is it all for the greater good, or is there some down and dirty business going on? How did Zuck c...
Jan 31, 2021•39 min•Ep. 56
By now we've all heard the story of Jared Fogle - a giant dude eats Subway sandwiches for a couple years, drops a few hundred pounds, and turns into a one-named national marketing sensation. But we've also heard about the dark, twisted end to his career and the wake of underage victims he left in his wake. In this episode of AHC Podcast, we'll run down the rabbit hole of footlong infamy and the tale of the former fat boy. Flager, M. (2020, September 16). An Ex-Inmate Says Disgraced Subway Spokes...
Jan 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 55
