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Special Episode: New Artists/New Crimes Revealed31 Mar 202600:28:49

A special look at the new artists we’re covering in 2026, along with a peek back at how we got started, where we’re going, and some listener favorites through the years.

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Bobby Brown: Cocaine Chicken, Horny Ghosts, and His Prerogative25 Jun 202400:34:01

Bobby Brown thrusted and gyrated his way to the top of the charts with Don’t Be Cruel, one of the biggest records of the late 1980s and an album that brought hip-hop’s hard-knock sensibilities to R&B. But fame did not change the Boston bad boy. At the height of his superstardom, Bobby Brown was arrested onstage for violating a lewd act law. He claimed to have a sexual encounter with a ghost at his lavish Atlanta mansion. And his party-hard ways may have been the reason why Mike Tyson shockingly lost a fight and thus lost his undefeated heavyweight title.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence and police brutality.

This episode was originally published on June 25, 2024.

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Public Enemy: Revolution, Scandal, and a Message Louder than a Bomb23 Apr 202400:36:24

Public Enemy were revolutionaries – both in their message and their music. In the 1980s and 1990s, they elevated hip-hop to an art form. They did this with Chuck D's booming voice, Flavor Flav's comic levity, and the auditory assault of the Bomb Squad's production. But with that revolution came scandal. Their hype man allegedly tried to shoot his neighbor while high on crack cocaine. Their so-called "Minister of Information" was so controversial that his words alone nearly derailed the group's success. They performed at a prison – after just releasing a song about a prison break. And in the summer of 1989, Public Enemy released a song that was so powerful, it put them in the middle of the cultural zeitgeist at the very moment that it seemed they were splintering apart.

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This episode was originally published on April 23, 2024.

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Bonus Episode: Books They Don't Want You to Read and Books We Want Them to Write17 Apr 202500:34:17

This week in the After Party, Jake takes your calls on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and wonders why some celebrity autobiographies are so hard to find. Plus, Jake looks at which major music stars have not yet written their autobiographies and wonders if they ever will.


Next week, we're bringing you a story on Chris Cornell, lead vocalist of Soundgarden and Audioslave. We want to know: Which artists followup bands were bigger or as impactful as their breakthrough bands? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:


Episode 12 - James Brown

Episode 42 - Madonna

Episode 15 - Motley Crue

Episode 23 - Rick James


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Bonus Episode: 2025 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Nominees and Helter Skelter10 Apr 202500:30:41

Oasis, Bad Company, Black Crowes, OutKast, White Stripes, Joe Cocker, Joy Division / New Order, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Mana, Phish, Soundgarden, Billy Idol, and Mariah Carey.

Which 7 artists would you choose to induct into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Will Billy Idol, the consummate rock 'n' roll animal, make the cut?


Next week, we're bringing you a story on Mama Cass Elliot and her connection to Charles Manson and the Tate LaBianca murders. We want to know: Do you believe that the accepted narrative on Helter Skelter is true? Did Manson kill for the reasons they said he did? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:


Episodes 77 and 78 - Oasis

Episode 137 - New Order

Episode 202 - The Cramps

Episode 156 - Mariah Carey

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Billy Idol: A Motorcycle Crash, a Rude Awakening in Bangkok, Sexual Deviancy, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Animals08 Apr 202500:36:34

With his spiked blond hair, perpetual sneer, and gloved hands clenched in defiance, Billy Idol seemed like an avatar of punk rock dreamed up by central casting. But Idol's look, his attitude, and especially his music were completely authentic. He was a pure rock 'n' roll animal. Few rock stars lived a life as hedonistic and debaucherous as Billy Idol, and even fewer lived to tell the tale.


Who is the most debaucherous star you've heard about in Disgraceland? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


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Bonus Episode: JFK, Watergate, and More From Seattle03 Apr 202500:40:10

This week in the After Party, Jake shares his thoughts on the recent release of formerly classified JFK files and how they relate to Watergate and this week's episode on Bob Dylan.


Next week, we're bringing you a story on Billy Idol, and we want to know: who is the most debaucherous rock star ever? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 64 - Pigpen

Episode 85 - Pantera

Episode 86 - Tommy James

Episode 108 & 109 - Sex Pistols


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Bob Dylan (Pt.2): BREAKING–New JFK Files Link Dylan to Richard Nixon’s Watergate Scandal01 Apr 202501:01:49

Within the recently released "JFK Files” there is a reference to a “Bobby Dyllon” and informant number “T-3390-S." This recent discovery has led to a quick consensus among many JFK assassination scholars that “Dyllon” is the lynchpin between an unknown FBI informant at the heart of a conspiracy theory that scholars are now just beginning to accept as truth: that the “Watergate” scandal was not at all what it seemed; the downfall of a corrupt politician, but was instead, the overthrow of a president––Richard Nixon––who was about to reveal the truth about the Kennedy assassination. Bob Dylan’s––or “Bobby Dyllon’s”––surveilled actions, now unredacted and detailed in the JFK Files, come very close to proving this so-called “conspiracy” theory as historical fact.


Bob Dylan was famously called the "voice of his generation." Which artist best spoke for your generation? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


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Bonus Episode: F#ck, Marry, Kill with Your Favorite Seattle Bands27 Mar 202500:49:04

This week in the After Party, Jake hears from you about the greatest Seattle artists of the grunge era and makes his own list of the top 10 grunge albums.


Next week, we're bringing you a special story on "Voice of His Generation" Bob Dylan. We want to know: who is the voice of your generation? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 63 - Chet Baker

Episodes 101 and 102 - Miles Davis

Episode 189 - Metallica

Episode 6 - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes


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Bonus Episode - Video Directors, MTV stars, and Big News From Hollywood20 Mar 202500:42:44

This week in the After Party, Jake looks at video directors from the 80s and 90s who went on to have careers in films. Plus, we hear from you about your favorite early MTV artists, and Jake has big news for fans of Disgraceland, Hollywood, and true crime.


Next week, we're bringing you a story about Seattle rockers Alice in Chains, and we want to know: Which Seattle band or artist is your favorite? Thirty five years after the peak of grunge, which bands are you still listening to today? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 42 - Madonna

Episode 118 - AC/DC

Episode 135 - Aerosmith


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George Michael: Lewd Acts, Guilt, and Freedom18 Mar 202500:36:12

Seven arrests in twelve years and more than a couple sleepless nights inside a London prison. This reads like the description of a stereotypical Sunset Strip metalhead, not that of pop prince George Michael. George’s criminal transgressions include a bust for a “lewd act” in a public place, a crack addiction, numerous car crashes. George Michael was on a collision course with an early death, but he died of a broken heart. Along the way he made great music. Here’s his story.

Which early MTV icon is your favorite? Why? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode - Irish Artists, Def Leppard and Huey Lewis13 Mar 202500:28:06

This week in the After Party, all the stars come out to play: Def Leppard, Huey Lewis, Gene Hackman, Odell Beckham, Jr and of course, Thin Lizzy! Plus, we hear from you about your favorite Irish artists.

Next week, we're bringing you a story about George Michael, one of the all-time great pop vocalists and a major star of the early MTV era. We want to know: Which early-era MTV star was your favorite? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episodes 97 and 98 - Eagles

Episode 99 - Billie Holiday

Episode 113 - Charles Manson

Episodes 115 and 116 - Mama Cass Elliot

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Thin Lizzy: Gangsters, Drugs, Punks and St. Patrick11 Mar 202500:33:35

What made the band Thin Lizzy different from your standard 1970s rock and punk? Crime, that’s what. The criminals who populated Phil Lynott’s mother’s bar and the stories they told that influenced the songs Phil wrote. That and a harmonized guitar assault. 

Who is your favorite Irish band? Why? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode: The Murder Mystery Hinted At in the New Elvis Concert Film05 Mar 202600:37:48

We saw EPiC and it’s GREAT, but why didn’t Elvis perform outside the United States? Could an unsolved murder have been the reason?

 

For more great stories, check out our huge archive of episodes like these:

Episode 32 - Johnny Cash

Episode 68 - Gram Parsons

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Bonus Episode: RIP David Johansen and Gene Hackman06 Mar 202500:35:34

This week, Jake reflects on the recent passing of two legends: David Johansen and Gene Hackman. Plus, we hear from you on rock n' roll actors, great guitarists, and day drinking with punk legends in a strip club.

Next week, we're bringing you a story about Thin Lizzy. In honor of Thin Lizzy and of Saint Patrick's day, we want to know: Who is your favorite Irish band? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 76 - New York Dolls

Episode 108 and 109 - Sex Pistols

Episode 151 - U2

Episode 71 - David Bowie

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Dennis Hopper: Dynamite, Cocaine, Cheating Death, Subverting Hollywood, and Life on the Fringe04 Mar 202500:36:59

Dennis Hopper revolutionized American cinema by bringing the counterculture to the mainstream with his 1969 film Easy Rider. But he also lived his life in tandem with his art, on the fringes of society and sanity. His stubborn attitude and crazy ideas quickly transformed him from a hippie prophet into a longhaired loser. Hopper's journey from success to failure and back again took him through jungles, deserts, and mountains, and involved varying degrees of drugs, guns, hallucinations, and ex-wives - all part of a lifelong search to save his career, and his life.

This episode contains content that may me disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence.

Dennis Hopper brought a rock 'n' roll sensibility to filmmaking. Jake wants to know: Which actor or actress from Hollywood history is the most rock 'n' roll? Tell us at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


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Bonus Episode: The Madness of Moviemaking27 Feb 202500:35:19

This week, Jake talks about his experience trying to get a movie made and reflects on the obsessive drive that is required for filmmakers like Martin Scorsese to take a film from concept to the screen.

On Friday, we're celebrating Oscar week by bringing you our two part episode on Marilyn Monroe. Jake wants to know: Do you think the Kennedys had anything to do with Marilyn's death? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 167 - Van Halen

Episode 92 - Derek and the Dominos

Episode 71 - David Bowie

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Dorothy Stratten: A Playboy Pinup, a Private Investigator, and a Chilling Murder21 Feb 202500:31:59

Dorthy Stratten went from Dairy Queen counter girl to Playboy pinup to murder victim – in just two years. Hugh Hefner called her the next Marilyn Monroe. A major Hollywood director wrote a role in his new film just for her, confident that she would make the leap from centerfold to starlet. But all of that was cut short on August 14, 1980, when a private investigator stumbled upon a brutal murder scene that shook the entertainment industry to its core.

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Bonus Episode: Jay-Z Developments, Sid and Nancy, and a One Buck Utopia20 Feb 202500:33:02

This week, Jake shares some surprising developments in the Jay-Z case and their ramifications for the ongoing Diddy cases. Plus we hear from you on the Sid and Nancy story, and Jake imagines a better world where hot dogs, coffee and cheap beer cost just one dollar.

Next week, we're bringing you part 2 of our Martin Scorcese story, one that features other legendary directors like Brian DePalma and Steven Spielberg, so we want to know: Who is your favorite filmmaker? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 39 Led Zeppelin

Episode 41 Iggy Pop

Episode 71 David Bowie

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Bonus Episode: Satchmo and Secret Agents13 Feb 202500:35:38

This week, Jake is thinking about the CIA and its role in our culture. Has the CIA played a part not just in political dirty tricks overseas, but also in the music and culture that are part of our daily lives? Plus, We hear about Jake's grandfather, whose dream was to join the CIA, but who was rejected...hmmmm...sounds exactly like the kind of cover story a CIA agent would tell!

Since Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, we're bringing you an episode on one of the most disgraceful romances in music history: Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Jake wants to know: What are the most notorious rock star couples in music history? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 29 and 30 - The Grateful Dead

Episode 171 - Public Enemy

Episode 194 - Lana Del Rey

Episode 169 - Kobe Bryant

Episode 114 - Charles Manson

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Louis Armstrong: Gangsters, the CIA, and Hot Music11 Feb 202500:35:09

You know Louis Armstrong, right? Jazz icon? Satchmo? Nice guy from the movies with the trumpet? Did you know he was part of a CIA coup in Africa? Did you know he compelled a President into civil rights action? Did you know Louis Armstrong was controlled by gangsters? There’s a lot to learn about this one-of-a-kind musician in DISGRACELAND.

Louis Armstrong famously served as a "jazz ambassador" for the United States. If you could choose one musical artist to represent America overseas, who would it be? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode: Strange Celebrity Deaths, Great Comedians, and Hot Takes06 Feb 202500:32:49

This week, Jake is thinking about Richard Pryor. If Pryor had died after setting himself on fire, would that be the strangest celebrity death of all time? Jake takes a look at some strange celebrity deaths, including Tennessee Williams, William Holden, and more. If you know some strange celebrity death stories, let us know!

On Tuesday we're bringing you an episode on one of the most important musical figures of the 20th century - Louis Armstrong. But we're going beyond his musical and cultural impact to explore some of the other surprising stuff he was mixed up in - the mob, international intrigue, and a whole lot of marijuana. Jake wants to know: Which musician's behavior surprised you the most? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 108 - Sex Pistols pt 1.

Episode 109 - Sex Pistols pt 2.

Episode 193 - The Replacements (All Access)

Episode 3 - Sam Cooke

Episode 53 - John Denver

Episode 153 - INXS' Michael Hutchence


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Richard Pryor: Stabbing, Shooting, F***ing, Burning, and Freebasing04 Feb 202500:29:54

Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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Bonus Episode: Are We Alone in the Universe?30 Jan 202500:33:36

This week, Jake wonders what might be coming in future disclosures about UFOs, the JFK assassination, and the Diddy case. What happens if the stories we tell ourselves, the grand conspiracies, the intriguing theories, turn out to be false? What if they're true? Are these stories no longer compelling if they reach a conclusion? Can a conspiracy theory ever be truly debunked?

On Tuesday we're bringing you an Icons episode on Richard Pryor, one of the greatest and most influential standup comics of all time. Jake wants to know: Which comedian from your youth made you laugh the hardest? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 82 - Paul McCartney

Episode 71 - David Bowie

Episodes 122 and 123 - Lou Reed

Episode 140 - Velvet Underground

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INXS Pt. 2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Riots, Radio Bans, and a Letter Bomb03 Mar 202600:35:49

The wild west of the Australian pub rock scene that ended in fire. A hit record stalled by controversy. A pilot passed out at 30,000 feet. And a bomb sent to a rock star’s hotel room. Listen to find out how INXS chased the world, touched a nerve, topped the charts – and learned that fame only multiplies the danger.

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Blink-182: Tom Was Right. Aliens Exist.28 Jan 202500:39:45

Everyone thought Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge was a joke, until he proved them all wrong. This is the story of government control, aliens, an arrest, a plane crash, a cancer diagnosis, redemption, and (of course) anti-authority punk rock.

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Bonus Episode - Official Narratives, Influence, and Telling the Whole Story23 Jan 202500:39:06

This week, Jake discusses the Beastie Boys and the challenges of creating an episode about a band that was so influential to him personally, as well as the importance of telling the whole story when it comes to rock 'n' roll, not just the tightly controlled version that an artist might want told.

On Tuesday we're bringing you an episode on Bink-182 and their unlikely connection to the study of UFOs. Jake wants to know: Do aliens exist? Have you had a direct experience with UFOs or non-human intelligence? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 132 - Jimi Hendrix

Episode 76 - New York Dolls

Episode 15 - Motley Crue

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Bonus Episode - The Allegations Against Bill Murray, Your Bill Murray Stories and More16 Jan 202500:32:30

This week, Jake wrestles again with the idea that an artist whose work he admires may, in fact, be an a**hole. Plus, a listener's story of rock and roll animalism reignites a dormant memory for Jake!

On Tuesday we're bringing you an episode on the one and only Beastie Boys, a band who melded their eclectic influences like no one else, and Jake wants to know: What musician has influenced you the most? Which artists have left their mark on you? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 37 & 38 - N.W.A.

Episode 154 - Jane's Addiction

Episode 18 - Brian Jones

Episode 36 - The Rolling Stones in Exile

Episode 46 - The Rolling Stones at Altamont

Episode 60 & 61 - The Rolling Stones in Swinging London

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Bill Murray: Airport Drug Busts, Backstage Brawls, and Crashing Elvis’s Burial14 Jan 202500:33:35

Before Bill Murray was busting ghosts and living in a loop of deja vu, he was a drug-dealing premed student with a knack for comedy. When he was caught with five bricks of pot at the airport, his career in medicine came crashing down, forcing him to make a living with his smart mouth. His obsession to rise above “medium talent” brought him to volatile blows with musicians, fellow actors, and even himself. Yet in his cockiest moments and most despairing lows, the universe always found a way to show Bill Murray he still had a lot to learn.

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Bonus Episode - From Charlie Sheen to Caligula, Hedonism Throughout History and More09 Jan 202500:37:35

Who is the most hedonistic entertainer from throughout history? Hint: his name might rhyme with “D. Piddy." Caligula is blushing, and your voicemails, texts, DMs, and more.

On Tuesday we're bringing you an episode on comedy legend Bill Murray, and Jake wants to know: What's your favorite Bill Murray performance, on or off screen? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 47 & 48 - The Beach Boys

Episode 114 - Charles Manson

Episode 115 & 116 - Cass Elliot

Episode 108 & 109 - Sex Pistols


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Bonus Episode - Disgraceful Music and Movie Recommendations and More02 Jan 202500:36:10

In this week's After Party, Jake shares some music and movie recommendations based on the research that went into this year's Disgraceland episodes.

On Tuesday we're bringing you a brand new episode on Diddy, and Jake wants to know: Do you think Sean Combs is guilty of his alleged crimes? Why or why not? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 157 - Serge Gainsbourg

Episode 6 - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Episode 160 - The Clash

Episode 161 - Anthony Bourdain

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Bonus Episode – What You Guys Have To Say This Christmas26 Dec 202400:40:01

Your wild tales of rock ‘n’ roll animalism, UFOs, Christmas songs, SNL characters, Jay Z and Diddy, and so much more; we get way into your comments, your thoughts, and what makes your rock ‘n’ roll souls tick on this Christmas-week episode.

Coming up, we're bringing you an episode on Hank Williams, who died on New Years Day in 1953, and Jake wants to know: Who are the songwriters and singers who can make you tear up, who cut you to the bone? Who gives you all the feels? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 68 - Gram Parsons

Episode 19 - GG Allin

Episode 127 and 128 - Willie Nelson

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Chris Farley: Raging Bulls, Insatiable Appetites, Dead Comics, and a Four-Day Plunge off the Edge24 Dec 202400:31:53

Everything about Chris Farley was larger than life. His comedy, his laughs, the risks he took in front of a live studio audience – they were all bigger than anyone else's. So were his appetites. Not just for performance, but for life. He plowed through a plate glass window, 15 stories above downtown Chicago. He was kicked out of college for burning down a girl's house. He disappeared with two Playboy models in Los Angeles and woke up the next morning in Hawaii. He modeled his career on an iconic dead comedian – even following the comic's path, straight to an early grave.

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INXS Pt 1: All-Night Gigs, All-Night Orgies, and a Tragic Climax28 Nov 202300:33:31

Michael Hutchence’s sudden death in 1997 at the age of 37 left a hole in the hearts of Australians and the world. His band, INXS, cut their teeth on the lawless pub circuit down under. Three shows a night, from sunrise to sunset. Hundreds of shows a year. The bond that they formed was life-changing for them all, but especially for Michael, whose greatest fear was being alone. And then Michael Hutchence had his life changed for a second time. He was sucker punched by a taxi driver in the street. That attack left him unable to smell or taste. It altered his moods. And it may have had something to do with the final day of his life.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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Bonus Episode – The Cocaine Enema Was Real and More Rock ‘N’ Roll Truths and Mythbusting, Plus Ken and Barbie Did WHAT On Christmas? 19 Dec 202400:40:28

This week in the After Party, Jake gets into the great rock 'n' roll myths: we're talking cocaine enemas, ham sandwiches, mud sharks, and stomach pumps. And speaking of rock 'n' roll, we want to hear your stories of rock animalism - what are the important rock tales that we should preserve?

Next week, we're bringing you an episode on one of the greatest funnymen of all time - Chris Farley. As Saturday Night Live gets ready to celebrate 50 years, we want to know: Who is your favorite SNL performer? Which era is your favorite? Who made you and your friends laugh the hardest? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 115 & 116 - Mama Cass Elliot

Episode 39 - Led Zeppelin

Episode 87 & 88 - Fleetwood Mac

Episode 153 - Michael Hutchence of INXS

Episode 113 - Robert Johnson

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Elvis Presley and Johnny Ace: A Deadly Christmas Story17 Dec 202400:36:34

Elvis Presley loved the Memphis singer Johnny Ace. Johnny died long before Elvis’ became the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll and the way in which Johnny Ace died was as tragic as it was violent. It involved a game of Russian roulette, a greedy and dubious rock ‘n’ roll impresario, BB King, Big Mama Thornton, Little Richard, and a killer conspiracy and music history myth in desperate need of busting. Buckle up for a Christmas story like no other.

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This episode was originally published on December 17, 2024.

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Bonus Episode - Chilling Words Diddy Allegedly Said Before Jay Z and He Did What? Plus Shane MacGowan and More12 Dec 202400:43:34

This week in the After Party, Jake dives into the recent allegations against Jay-Z and hears from you about your favorite Christmas songs. Plus, we've compiled (thanks to djonnit) all your favorites in a special Spotify playlist!

Next week, we're bringing you a special Christmas-themed episode on one of the great rock n' roll myths: the tragic story of Memphis R&B singer Johnny Ace. We want to know: what are some other great rock myths? Which myths need busting? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

Join us on Patreon for the premiere of "We Are Not Alone: Music Won't Save Us, But Tom Delonge Might," our first documentary-style video episode of Disgraceland! This premiere event will be available to all Patreon members (free and All-Access) on Thursday, December 12, at 8 PM EST, and Jake will be there in the chat to chop it up with you! Visit the Disgraceland Patreon page for more information.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 51 - Jay Z

Episode 39 - Led Zeppelin

Episode 151 - U2

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Shane MacGowan: Outsiders, Underdogs, and Christmas Eve in the Drunk Tank10 Dec 202400:36:15

Shane MacGowan lived his life as an outsider. He was an Irishman living in England, a troublemaking jug-eared punk with rotten teeth and a voracious appetite for drugs and alcohol. And with his band, The Pogues, he created a powerful synthesis of the traditional music of his homeland and a modern punk attitude. It was this gift for melding the sacred with the profane that led to the creation of one of the finest and most unique Christmas songs ever: "Fairytale of New York."

What are your favorite Christmas songs? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, ⁠disgracelandpod@gmail.com⁠, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

This episode was originally published on December 10, 2024.

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Bonus Episode - Preserving Rock n' Roll, Solo Beatles, and Remembering John Lennon05 Dec 202400:38:14

This week in the After Party, Jake looks back at John Lennon and gets your take on which Beatle had the best solo career.

Next week, we're bringing you the story of a true rock n' roll original, Shane MacGowan, and in honor of his classic song "Fairytale of New York," we want to know: what are your favorite holiday songs? Tell Jake your favorites and why at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod, and he'll curate a killer Disgraceland holiday playlist based on your recommendations!

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For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 41 - Iggy Pop

Episode 97 & 98 - Eagles

Episode 117 - 50 Cent

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Bonus Episode - The Band, Concert Films, and Giving Thanks28 Nov 202400:39:17

This week in the After Party, Jake reflects on Thanksgiving and The Last Waltz. Plus, Jake hears from you on your favorite concert films, and it turns out you really like Talking Heads!

Next week, we're bringing you a story about John Lennon in the 1970s. We want to know: which Beatle had the best solo output?. Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Episode 5 - Van Morrison

Episode 185 - Talking Heads

Episode 178 - Bob Dylan


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Martin Scorsese, The Band, and The Last Waltz: A Thanksgiving Story26 Nov 202400:37:03

Martin Scorsese’s death wish. Bob Dylan’s theft. Robbie Robertson’s cocaine purchase. Four thousand pounds of turkey. Two thousand pounds of candied yams. Eight hundred pounds of pies and ninety gallons of gravy. What’s it all mean? It means that Disgraceland has a Thanksgiving episode about the making of The Last Waltz that you’ll be grateful you listened to.

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As we prepare for Turkey Day and reflect on The Band's farewell Thanksgiving concert, we want to know: What is the greatest concert film of all time? What are some of your favorites, and what makes them great? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, ⁠disgracelandpod@gmail.com⁠, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

This episode was originally published on November 26, 2024.

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Bonus Episode - Disgraceful Disclosures, Conspiracies, and 11.22.6321 Nov 202400:49:43

This week in the After Party, Jake looks forward to the possibility of 2025 being a year of disgraceful disclosures about JFK, UAPs, Jeffrey Epstein, and Diddy. Plus, Jake gets your takes on the JFK assassination: the CIA, LBJ, UFOs, La Cosa Nostra, MK Ultra, the Secret Service and more. We're through the looking glass here, people!

Next week, we're serving up an episode on The Band, Martin Scorcese, and their legendary collaboration on "The Last Waltz," one of the finest concert films ever made. What do you think is the greatest concert film of all time? What are some of your favorites? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 16 - Frank Sinatra

Episode 34 - Jim Morrison

Episode 166 - Steve McQueen

Episode 175 & 176 - Marilyn Monroe


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Woody Harrelson: Contract Killers, JFK Conspiracies, and Fathers & Sons19 Nov 202400:34:26

One of Hollywood’s most eclectic and unpredictable actors, Woody Harrelson has played a hayseed barback, a streetball hustler, a natural born killer, a true detective, and so many more. But his most profound and difficult role might be his real-life role: the son of an infamous contract killer. Woody’s father, Charles Harrelson, was sent to prison for the assassination of a federal judge, only after he had been the subject of one of the largest federal manhunts in U.S. history – a manhunt that ended with a six-hour standoff with authorities during which he confessed to the assassination of JFK.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence.

What's your take on the JFK assassination? Who do you think was behind one of the most infamous murders in history? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode - More Sports, Celebrity Politics, and Diddy's New Digs14 Nov 202400:37:36

This week in the After Party, Jake wonders about celebrities and the sincerity of their political convictions and hears more from you on great sports cities and films. As we ready next week's episode on actor Woody Harrelson and the possible connection between his father and the assassination of John F. Kennedy, we want to know: what's your take on the JFK assassination? Who do you think killed President Kennedy? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 179 - R. Kelly

Episode 125 - The MC5

Episode 87 & 88 - Fleetwood Mac


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Bob Marley: Rasta Vigilante29 May 201800:35:17

Bob Marley is known as the peace and love reggae superstar, but the truth of who he really was is a bit more complicated. After gunmen raided his home, putting bullets into him, his wife, his manager and his guitar player, Bob survived. But the lives of his assassins—all of them—were eventually brought to violent, horrific ends. And their killers were never found. Many think the perpetrator was an angry young man from the Trenchtown ghetto, who was called, by those who feared him, “Screwface." Was it Bob Marley, Rasta Vigilante?

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This episode was originally released on May 29, 2018.

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Bonus Episode: Sports Towns, Sports Films, and Diddy's Birthday07 Nov 202400:35:35

This week in the After Party, Jake talks about the 1986 New York Mets and what made them such a special baseball team. Jake hears your thoughts on great sports cities and muses on great sports films. We're preparing next week's episode on the late R&B singer Aaliyah, and we want to know: who are your favorite female R&B singers? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.


For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 55 - Run DMC

Episode 72 - The Ramones

Episode 117 - 50 Cent


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The ‘86 Mets: Cocaine, On and Off-field Brawls, and a Murder Outside Shea Stadium05 Nov 202400:41:48

The World Series-winning 1986 New York Mets were, in a word: assholes. But their fans loved them anyway. The Mets were brash, scandalous, addicted, violent, and when you got right down to it, a perfect reflection of their hometown of Queens, New York, and the perfect opposite of Manhattan and the hated New York Yankees who played there. The ‘86 Mets made headlines with their drug use, their on and off-field brawls, their nights in jail, their destruction, and, of course, their domination of the National League. They also made Mets fans and Queens residents focus on something other than the true crime case in the papers that summer, a case that threatened to sink Queens’ reputation with a scandal involving corruption and the mysterious death of a beloved Queens politician outside Shea Stadium.

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This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

New York is certainly a great sports city, but what is the greatest sports city? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode: Horrifying Books, Disgraceful Diddy Developments, and the Power of Imagination31 Oct 202400:41:43

Happy Halloween, disgos! This week in the After Party, Jake hears from you about the scariest books you've read and catches you up on the latest Diddy developments. As the World Series caps off the 2024 baseball season, we're preparing next week's episode on the rowdiest team to ever put on a New York uniform, the 1986 Mets. There's no doubt New York is a great sports city, but what's the greatest sports city in the world? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 18 - Brian Jones

Episode 29 - The Grateful Dead part 1

Episode 64 - The Grateful Dead part 2

Episode 63 - Chet Baker


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The Exorcist: Demonic Possession, Mass Hysteria, and NYC’s Unsolved Murders29 Oct 202400:37:27

William Friedkin's film The Exorcist terrified audiences upon its release in 1973. They fainted, vomited, and went into hysterics in the theaters. Some overwhelmed viewers left early, only to return the next day, buying another ticket to see if they could make it to the end. But the story behind The Exorcist is just as compelling as the story on the screen. The film's production was marred by tragedy and the unpredictable behavior of its volatile director. The novel the film was based on became a best seller largely by happenstance. And the events that inspired the novel were so horrific and shameful that one man would spend his entire life trying to keep them a secret.

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This episode was originally published on October 28, 2024.

The Exorcist is certainly one of the scariest movies and books ever created. What is the scariest book you've ever read? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, ⁠disgracelandpod@gmail.com⁠, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

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Bonus Episode - Scary Movies and an Interview with Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner24 Oct 202401:14:33

This week in the After Party, Jake sits down with Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie to discuss the state of rock n' roll and Adam's new film "Art Dealers." Plus, we hear from you about the movies that scared you when you were a kid. As we prepare for next week's episode on the ultimate scary movie, "The Exorcist" and the book that inspired it, we we want to know: What is the scariest book you've ever read? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod.

For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as:

Episode 58 - Studio 54

Episode 99 - Billie Holiday

Episode 101 & 102 - Miles Davis


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