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The Dark Side Of

Spotify Studioswww.parcast.com
Most people have no idea what's hiding behind their favorite things. We dig deep into everything from charities to the Founding Fathers to the Bible, and turn up disturbing stories and salacious details. From the Space Race to the Wizard of Oz, there might just be a dark side to everything. The Dark Side Of is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Episodes

Music: Selena, The Queen of Tejano Music

Breaking into the spotlight at the age of fifteen, Selena Quintanilla was constantly under the watchful eye of her strict father-turned-manager, stereotype-driven record labels, and possessive fans. Through it all, Selena willfully fought for control of her own life - and the consequences would turn deadly. Sponsors! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 201950 minEp. 19

Music: Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd

Syd Barrett's creative vision propelled Pink Floyd from the underground into the mainstream. But the demands of fame quickly became too much. Eventually, he was cast out of the band he helped create, and sadly didn't get the help he needed until late in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 201953 minEp. 18

Music: Jackie Wilson, Mr. Excitement

One of the genre's first crossover R&B and Rock 'n' Roll stars, Wilson wowed audiences on-stage from the early 1950s to the mid 1970s. But Wilson was beholden to his passions for drugs, sex, and rage - vices that would destroy him. Sponsors! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a few minutes—and won’t affect your credit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 201950 minEp. 13

Music: Morris Levy, Louis Armstrong, Jazz & the Mafia

When Prohibition went into effect in 1920, New York City's nightlife was thrust underground. Liquor production was taken over by bootleggers. Clubs were taken over by mobsters. And jazz musicians played on the bandstand, with guns literally pointed at their backs. Parcasters - On tomorrow’s episode of Mythology, we take on the legendary Odyssey, bringing the incredible journey to life! Subscribe to MYTHOLOGY today to hear the most notable stories in human history as you never have before. Learn ...

Aug 05, 201954 minEp. 12

Music: The 27 Club

When Amy Winehouse passed away in 2011 at the age of 27, she joined a select group of hyper talented musicians who passed away at that young age. But it is not the year 27 that is cursed, but rather a music industry that preys on an individual’s weaknesses and encourages them to be destructive. Sponsors! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 11

Hollywood: Shirley Temple, Child Star

One of Hollywood's first child stars, Shirley Temple began her career in 1931 when she was only three years old. She then spent the rest of her youth performing in unsafe conditions, fending off unwanted sexual advances, and even accused of stealing a dead child's soul. Parcasters - This week on Survival we cover the experiences of two brothers in the Civil War, and the way their lives changed in an instant. Tune in today on Spotify or wherever you listen to Parcast Originals! Learn more about y...

Jul 15, 201948 minEp. 9

Hollywood: The Hollywood Ten, Tinseltown’s Red Scare

In the 1940s, the Red Scare had everyone on high alert, as whispers of Communist conspiracies swept through Hollywood. When Edward Dmytryk was wrongfully accused of a Communist agenda, he would soon learn that one false move would lose him absolutely everything. Parcasters - Indira Gandhi was gunned down by members of her own security staff. Why was she targeted, and what was the impact? Find out today on Assassinations, available now on Spotify or wherever you listen to Parcast Originals! Learn...

Jul 08, 201947 minEp. 8

Hollywood: Eddie Mannix & Howard Strickling, Studio Scandal Fixers

In 1930s Hollywood, Howard Strickling and Eddie Mannix were two of the most powerful men in town. From arranging secret adoptions to covering up murder, they were more than just MGM’s managers, they were The Fixers. Sponsors! Veestro - Visit TryVeestro.com/Dark and try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for just $49! Plus get free shipping on all orders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 201956 minEp. 7

Hollywood: The Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle Trial

In 1921, Arbuckle was the king of Hollywood. The highest-paid actor of the day, surpassing even the likes of Charlie Chaplin. But one booze-filled, wayward hotel party would leave Arbuckle accused of murder, as every friend he had in town abandoned him to a media feeding frenzy. Sponsors! Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code DARK to get three cups FREE in your first box! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate on...

Jun 24, 201955 minEp. 6

Hollywood: Peg Entwistle, "The Hollywoodland Sign Girl"

By 1932, budding Hollywood starlet Peg Entwistle had everything: money, a successful Broadway career, accolades, and undeniable charm. But none of that stopped her from throwing herself off the Hollywood sign, plummeting to her death. Parcasters - Bob Champion was an accomplished jockey when we was diagnosed with cancer, his journey gives a new meaning to getting back on the horse. Listen to this new episode of Survival on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choi...

Jun 17, 201958 minEp. 5

Hollywood: Johnny Stompanato & Lana Turner, The Gangster and The Film Star

After a childhood struggle with poverty, 16-year-old Lana Turner became a world famous movie star in 1937, praised for her grace, and talent. Her public life seemed like a fairy tale, but over the next 20 years, her private life was plagued with toxic relationships. Sponsors! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code DARK to get three cups FREE in your first box! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is. Checking your rate only takes a f...

Jun 10, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 4

Hollywood: Rose Thompson Hovick, Stage Mother

Before Toddlers in Tiaras, there were the mothers of Vaudeville in the early 1910s, Rose Thompson Hovick had her dreams of stardom cut short, and became obsessed with turning her own children into stars. Parcasters - Theodosia Burr Alston is more than a character in a song from Hamilton! Find out about her life and mysterious disappearance this week on Gone! Available now at parcast.com/gone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 201955 minEp. 3

Hollywood: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor

Taylor's murder in 1922 and ensuing scandals about his sex life, involvement and drugs, and rumored mistresses was enough to cause a rift between Hollywood and the rest of the country, and send movie studios scrambling to cover up the culprit. Parcasters - Thank you so much for listening to our new show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 201953 minEp. 2

Hollywood: The Founding

Once envisioned as a Christian utopia, the land of Hollywood quickly evolved into a place of crime and debauchery. When the film industry infiltrated the quiet community in the early 1900s, it brought with it a world of chaos and anarchy. Wild enough that its impact would change our cultural history forever. Sponsors! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code DARK to get three cups FREE in your first box! Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/DARKSIDE to find out HOW LOW your Upstart...

May 19, 201947 minEp. 1

Welcome to The Dark Side Of...

Follow us as we shine a light on the most beloved events, cultural touchstones, and institutions in history. The Dark Side Of will consist of miniseries covering Hollywood, the American Presidency, Music, Dating, Sports, and more! This Parcast Original will dive deep into the unknown and overlooked histories behind everything we hold most dear. The Dark Side Of... premieres Monday, May 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 20192 min
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