You Better Run
"Superman & Lois" star Jordan Elsass is another one who needs to take a mental break...The mysterious disappearance of "Raw Deal" and "Dogs of War" screenwriter Gary Devore. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 24, 2022•41 min
AJ Benza: Fame is a Bitch
"Fame is a Bitch" with AJ Benza, deconstructs some of the biggest scandals and tragedies of our lifetime. These stories are about the powerful seduction and fateful grip of fame. Our tragic figures are those that couldn't fight off the influences, pressures, and distractions that worked like grease upon their grip. Benza brings an insiders perspective and his tough-guy demeanor, bold narratives and aggressive pursuit of the truth, distinguish him as an authentic and original voice. AJ knows as well as anyone that "Fame is a Bitch."
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Episodes
9/11 Extra: 9-11-18
A Classic FIB episode from 9-11-22. Written 17 years ago. AJ struggles with not being in NY in the aftermath of 9-11 https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 23, 2022•24 min
Born on the Bayou
Why you have to watch the netflix series "Why I Shot My Dad," as well as the Apple TV series "Blackbird" and "Five Days at Memorial."...The things we did in our childhood when America was "great,:..The nasty and horrible things R Kelly did to his goddaughter...Gwyneth Paltrow's privileged daughter gets in trouble for throwing a party. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 22, 2022•48 min
Candle In The Wind
Chris Pratt fights for equal pay for his female co-stars...Joe Jonas advocates for botox and males wearing cosmetics...Jonah Hill can no longer take making public appearances...The theories surrounding the death of Princess Diana. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 19, 2022•45 min
Tears of a Clown: 8-29-18
A Classic FIB episode from 8-29-18. Disgraced comic Louis CK needs a second chance. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 18, 2022•22 min
Psycho Killer
Robert DeNiro to play two separate mafiosa in an upcoming movie...Ezra Miller finally elects to get a mental health check up...Adele is lying about why she bought her new home...Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt go head-to-head in their latest divorce talks. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 17, 2022•43 min
It's a Shame: 8-28-18
A Classic FIB episode from 8-28-22. The ridiculous amount of apologies being offered is unnecessary. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 16, 2022•20 min
Trapped in the Closet
I never saw Salman Rushdie with any security detail...Warner Brothers has a decision to make with troublesome "Flas" star Ezra Miller...Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, who may not really be pregnant, prepare for another Baldwinito...R. Kelly prepares for more time to be added to his 30 years. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 15, 2022•44 min
People Who Died
The mysterious and unsolved death of young starlet Christa Helm. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 12, 2022•44 min
The Sound of Silence: 8-27-18
A classic FIB episode from 8-27-22. Yashar Ali and other “journalists” who don’t run with the truth https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 11, 2022•22 min
Applause
Johnny Depp's back making mega-million dollar deals...Ezra Miller's tour of terror continues...Child star Jennette McCurdy spills the beans on creepy producer Dan Schneider...What's behind celebrities hosting game-nights at their homes? https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 10, 2022•42 min
Hollywood is Under the Gunn: 8-10-18
More information about James Gunn. Published on 8-10-18. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 09, 2022•9 min
Justify My Love
Anne Heche was a trainwreck waiting to have a car wreck...Britney Spears fires back at Kevin Federline...An insider's take on Amber Heard's sex parties with Elon Musk...CDC's list of ways to avoid getting Monkey Pox...Hulu pisses off Mike Tyson...Hypocrite actor John Leguizamo is pissed that James Franco is cast as Fidel Castro. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 08, 2022•46 min
Steppin' Out
Memories of a school field trip into New York City...Was Paul Newman bi-sexual?...The reason behind Warner Brothers scrapping Batgirl and Scoob!...Problem in the writers' room at Rescue 911. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 05, 2022•41 min
Say My Name
Chuck E. Cheese is now being hunted down for not high-fiving a young black child...Demi Lovato has switched genders again...Beyonce's new album is causing controversy all over. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 03, 2022•45 min
Shake A Leg
NBA great Bill Russell was racist and so is Spike Lee ...Sylvester Stallone sees red with production starting on a film about Rocky villain Ivan Drago...Ben Affleck leaves J. Lo to sneak in some work on Aquaman 2...Breaking down Will Smith's jive apology to Chris Rock...Pit Bulls are a bad breed of dog. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Aug 01, 2022•47 min
Summer Nights
The weird happenings in Olivia Newton John's life...A morning with Buddy Hackett...The questionable way Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd raise their kids...President Zelensky's pretentious Vogue cover shoot...Could gay/black actor Rege-Jean Page be the next James Bond? https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 29, 2022•49 min
Special Patreon Episode: Season of Loving
Ivana Trump's funeral brings back memories to me of how New York City grieves. And more importantly, how Donald Trump is grieving. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 27, 2022•27 min
Gonna Fly Now
The inside story of Sylvester Stallone not owning even 1% of Rocky...Some personal stories about working on the Rocky Balboa set and hanging with the very insightful and artistic Burt Young. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 25, 2022•43 min
I Am Her
Trans swimmer Lia Thomas is nominated for "Woman of the Year."...Where has the great reporter Ronan Farrow gone?...Hypocrite celebrity eco-warriors and their gas-guzzling jets...Ricky Martin beats the wrap, he didn't have sex with his nephew. Or did he? https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 22, 2022•45 min
It's Not Easy Being Green
Trouble at the theme park, Sunset Place. Are the muppet characters racist?...What could Rosie O'Donnell possibly bring to her role on the sexy Showtime series American Gigolo?...Howie Mandel makes an ass of himself on TikTok...Party at Bill Maher's house...The Godfather's Gianni Russo is going to the mattresses. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 20, 2022•42 min
Love Won't Make Me Wait
The death of the Delfonics' William "Poogie" Hart brings back memories for me...The significance of Michael Martin Murphy's song "Wildfire."...Tales of my wild times with America's most-trusted newsman, Dan Rather https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 18, 2022•51 min
You're So Vain
How my father found our home in 1966...Tony Sirico was very protective of young Sopranos actor Robert Iler...Lena Dunham blinds us all with a photo dump of her in various bikinis...The latest EXCLUSIVE NEWS on Britney Spears' court case. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 15, 2022•43 min
Trapped in the Closet
Chris Rock steps out with Lake Bell…Some outrageous sums recording artists get for publishing rights…How we almost never heard “Satisfaction.”…HBO’s Succession dominates the Emmys…R. Kelly’s brainwashed girlfriend accepts his marriage proposal. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 13, 2022•43 min
Breaking the Law
Drawing parallels between James Caan, Sammy Gravano, John Gotti and others... Amber Heard cannot move like she swore she wanted... Hilaria Baldwin says too many trolls are hurting her mental state. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 11, 2022•42 min
Come To My Window
Netflix and other platforms are airing a plethora of lesbian programming...Amber Heard is going back at Johnny Depp...Macy Gray is forced to apologize about her opinion on trans people...Elizabeth Taylor could get anything she wanted. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 08, 2022•48 min
Kiss With A Fist
The life and crazy times of Mickey Rooney. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 06, 2022•44 min
A Little Help From My Friends
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are two more celebs mulling over a move out of America…Friends creator Marta Kaufman is ashamed there were no blacks on the show…Lindsey Lohan quietly gets hitched…Howard Stern to play Dr Doom in the MCU. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 04, 2022•42 min
Leader of the Pack
Wendy Williams says she's launching a podcast, but she appears absolutely unable to work in any capacity...Was Bruce Willis exploited by slimy producer Randall Emmet?,...New York City says goodbye to the longtime leader of the Hells Angel motorcycle gang, Sonny Barger. https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jul 01, 2022•44 min
Drive My Car
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets 6 more months in a Russian gulag...Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20 years...The Boy Scouts of America are infested with pedophiles and transsexuals...President Trump takes the wheel, or did he? https://mydeals.page/q7j8
Jun 29, 2022•41 min
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