Nobody thought the Patty Hearst story could get any bigger. But then, ten weeks after her kidnapping, Patty’s spotted robbing a bank alongside the crew who kidnapped her. The media goes wild: Patty’s switched teams! She’s no longer a captive, she’s a criminal! But has Patty really joined the SLA, or is she playing along? Only Patty knows the answer. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. h...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min•Season 23Ep. 98
Imagine if Paris Hilton was kidnapped back when she was just a teenager – and that nobody, not even the FBI, could find her. Now imagine that, ten weeks later, she finally reemerges – waving a gun and robbing a bank alongside the people who kidnapped her. It sounds too far-fetched to be true, but a version of this story really did happen. Back in 1974, left-wing terrorists abducted nineteen-year-old heiress Patty Hearst, the granddaughter of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. And two months l...
Jan 18, 2022•45 min•Season 23Ep. 97
Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and author. Two decades into her career, she's still making waves. On this episode, culture writer Lindsay Mannering joins Aricia and Brooke to talk about their favorite Newlyweds moments, meeting Jessica at her Hidden Hills mansion, and Jessica’s enduring staying power. For more, check out Lindsay’s New York Times profil...
Jan 11, 2022•38 min•Season 22Ep. 96
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 04, 2022•39 min•Season 22Ep. 95
For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 28, 2021•41 min•Season 22Ep. 94
As things within the Simpson family deteriorate, Jessica puts her faith in the only stable person in her orbit: her boyfriend Nick Lachey. Together, they take the world by storm with their MTV reality show The Newlyweds. There’s just one problem — while the show is catapulting Jessica to newfound fame, it’s leaving Nick in the dust. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Dec 21, 2021•39 min•Season 22Ep. 93
Jessica Simpson has always had trouble using her voice. She’s bursting with things to say, but it’s hard to get the words out. When she blows the biggest audition of her career, she gets one last chance to use her voice when she scores a record contract. But what if using her voice means losing herself? In this four-part series, we dive deep into the story of Jessica Simpson and tell you all about how a Southern Baptist choir girl built a business to rival all the men who ever dismissed her. Sup...
Dec 14, 2021•46 min•Season 22Ep. 92
The story of Gucci didn’t end with Maurizio’s murder. Vanity Fair fashion writer Leah Faye Cooper joins the show to discuss how the brand has evolved to become an even bigger player in the world of fashion. Later, journalist Sara Gay Forden shares the backstory behind her book, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, which was adapted for the new film staring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Read Leah’s Vanity Fair profile of Gucci creative director Alessa...
Dec 07, 2021•38 min•Season 21Ep. 91
Who killed Maurizio Gucci? As the police begin their investigation, they have no leads and too many suspects. Is it Patrizia, the wife Maurizio abandoned? Paolo, the cousin he betrayed? Or the Swiss mob, to whom Maurizio owed millions? The authorities go in circles – until a mysterious late-night phone call pushes the case in an entirely new direction. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Nov 30, 2021•42 min•Season 21Ep. 90
When Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiano fell in love, they were able to give each other exactly what they needed. For Patrizia, who was born out of wedlock, that was social standing. For Maurizio, who grew up under his father’s thumb, that was confidence. Now that they’ve found each other, they’re ready to take over the world – or, at least, the Gucci empire. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Season 21Ep. 89
On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci – the one-time chairman of the House of Gucci – was killed in cold blood. The murder became Italy’s crime of the century. As a story, it had it all: a rags-to-riches family saga, a vengeful ex-wife, and the glitz and glamor of the world of high fashion. But what it didn’t have... was an ending. For two years, detectives went in circles. To solve the case, they’d have to crack open Maurizio’s life like a book. In the first episode of our three-part series, we tur...
Nov 16, 2021•44 min•Season 21Ep. 88
Rupert’s oldest son Lachlan may have won the Murdoch family succession battle when he became CEO of the Fox Corporation. But that’s not where the Murdoch drama ends. On this brand new episode, New York Times assistant editor Ed Lee joins Aricia and Brooke to unpack some big news from James Murdoch. Later, culture writer Hunter Harris gives an update on the new season of HBO’s Succession . Harris flew to Tuscany to interview the cast and crew while they shot the final episodes of season three. Re...
Nov 09, 2021•38 min•Season 20Ep. 87
All good things must come to an end, right? Try telling that to Rupert Murdoch. In his eighties, the billionaire tycoon shows no sign of slowing down. But let’s face it: the guy must be exhausted. His company is mired in scandal — again — and he’s facing tougher competition than ever before. Don’t even get us started on his sons, Lachlan and James, who are so pissed at each other they’re about ready to rip off their shirts and fight it out. Something’s gotta give or else Rupert’s empire, the one...
Nov 02, 2021•36 min•Season 20Ep. 86
The phone-hacking scandal doesn’t just threaten to bring down Rupert Murdoch’s empire: it might also tear apart his family. Siblings blame siblings. Rupert plays favorites. And Wendi seeks shelter from the storm in the arms of another man. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 26, 2021•35 min•Season 20Ep. 85
Rupert becomes the hopeless cliche of a much older rich man caught up in a whirlwind romance with a younger woman who works for him. He sees a chance at happiness, but his kids see something else entirely — a threat to their inheritance. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
Oct 19, 2021•34 min•Season 20Ep. 84
What’s black and white and read all over the world? In this new four-part series, we look at the in-fighting, back-stabbing, and the many marriages of Rupert Murdoch and his children. The fight in the Murdoch clan to take over the media tycoon’s empire is so juicy that it inspired HBO’s hit series “Succession.” Well, we have a secret: the real-life story is even juicier. The true heir will control a multi-billion dollar conglomerate with the power to elect presidents. In this episode, young...
Oct 12, 2021•45 min•Season 20Ep. 83
Mariah had her first bonafide flop with Glitter . But thanks to her devoted fans (aka the “lambily”), the soundtrack reached number one on iTunes 17 years later. But what about the movie Glitter , which just celebrated its 20th anniversary? Is it really that bad? Entertainment writer Matthew Jacobs joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about Glitter , tabloid culture in early 2000s, and their diva Mount Rushmore. To read Matthew’s Vulture article on 20 years of Glitter , follow thi...
Oct 05, 2021•39 min•Season 19Ep. 82
Mariah’s star is on the rise. She just scored a record-breaking deal with Virgin and nabbed the lead role in a big Hollywood production. But becoming a double threat won’t be easy. Mariah’s stardom will have to implode before it can finally go supernova. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Sep 28, 2021•45 min•Season 19Ep. 81
With a brand new record deal and a sizzling love affair, Mariah’s ready to strike out on her own. But now that she finally has her freedom, Mariah will learn the hard way that independence isn’t always easy. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Sep 21, 2021•39 min•Season 19Ep. 80
Mariah’s only a teenager when she meets Tommy Mottola. As the head of Columbia Records, Tommy takes her from coat check girl to international superstar. But her fame comes at a price. Tommy controls her every move: what she wears, where she goes, and who she can (and can’t) hang out. When Mariah begins calling their house “Sing Sing,” she knows it’s time to hatch an escape plan. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in ...
Sep 14, 2021•39 min•Season 19Ep. 79
From a young age, Mariah Carey knew she’d do anything it took to escape the prison of her abusive home life. And singing made her feel free. So when her one-in-a-million voice made her a breakout star, she didn’t know she’d be trading one prison for one of her own making. This is a 4-part series on Mariah Carey, the enchanted songstress who battled her way through abuse and control, then fought like hell to truly be free. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, ...
Sep 07, 2021•47 min•Season 19Ep. 78
Description: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Now that they’ve revived their love, we’re hoping they can overcome the media narrative that doomed them the first time around and stick with each other for the long haul. This week we talk to culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about how social media changes the game for Bennifer, why the paparazzi hated Jennifer Lopez but loved Jennifer Garner, and what’s at the root of that Sad Affleck meme. Listen ad ...
Aug 31, 2021•40 min•Season 18Ep. 77
After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can't seem to shake the specter of his father. Forgiving his dad will mean forgiving himself first — and maybe even finding love again. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/eventherich . Support us by supporting our sponsors! See P...
Aug 24, 2021•47 min•Season 18Ep. 76
Before Gigli, Jersey Girl or Jenny From The Block, there was just Ben Affleck — a young masshole with a difficult home life who just wants to be loved. But when he finally meets the girl of his dreams, their supernova stardom threatens the very thing he’s been searching for all along. This is a 2-part series on Bennifer, a power couple so hot they caused a media meltdown. Twice. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Availab...
Aug 17, 2021•42 min•Season 18Ep. 75
Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for her beauty, her diamonds and her many, many husbands. But her most enduring legacy may be her decidedly feminist films. This week we talk to professor and author M.G. Lord about her book, “The Accidental Feminist: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice,” how the Liz Taylor broke the censorship of the production code, and how she build a feminist legacy from her character, Leslie Benedict. Listen ad free ...
Aug 10, 2021•37 min•Season 17Ep. 74
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor can’t be apart. But they can’t stop drinking when they’re together. They’re going to have to choose: their love or their sobriety. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich . Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Aug 03, 2021•45 min•Season 17Ep. 73
After a brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor’s on top of the world. She has an Oscar, a million-dollar paycheck for Cleopatra , and a steamy new love interest: her stormy and hard-living co-star, Richard Burton. But when their affair threatens to become even more wild and destructive than Antony and Cleopatra’s, Elizabeth has to make a choice. Is she willing to risk everything – her career, her reputation, her marriage – for another chance at love? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+...
Jul 27, 2021•42 min•Season 17Ep. 72
In 1958, Elizabeth Taylor loses the life of her life. The entire world mourns with her; her grief is their grief. She's the most beloved woman in America. Six months later, she’s the most hated. So what happened? Two words: Eddie Fisher. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/eventherich . Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Jul 20, 2021•39 min•Season 17Ep. 71
Once upon a time, there was a young woman with hair as black as ebony and eyes the color of violets. But her name wasn’t Snow White – it was Elizabeth Taylor. And instead of seven dwarfs toiling in a diamond mine, this fairy tale includes seven husbands who buy their diamonds straight from Cartier. This is a 4-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, whose private life was even more dramatic than the movies she starred in. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access,...
Jul 13, 2021•43 min•Season 17Ep. 70
When we ended our series on Britney, we had no idea where her story would go next. But for the first time in 13 years, Britney’s speaking up on her own behalf, and she has a LOT to say. According to Britney, she’s facing restrictions so severe, they’re practically abuse. We spoke to Zoe Brennan-Krohn of the ACLU to help us figure out what rights Britney still has, what her next steps might be, and why conservatorships have become a crucial disability rights issue. Listen ad free with Wondery+. J...
Jul 06, 2021•35 min•Season 8Ep. 69
