Best A.C. Lee Podcasts (2025)

A gun-waving showdown with the Ramones. A death threat from the Genovese crime family. A terrorized Ronnie Spector locked inside a gilded cage. And a Christmas record crushed by one of the darkest days in American history. Listen to find out how producer Phil Spector created a joyful holiday masterpiece before fear and violence turned his quest for…

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Guns N Roses release 2 new original tracks this week in support of their 2026 world tour, Aerosmith achieves what only 4 other artists have achieved in the last 60 years & more! Week of 12/8/25 43:29

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Guns N Roses release 2 new original tracks this week in support of their massive 2026 world tour that was just announced, Aerosmith achieves what only 4 other artists have achieved in the last 60 years; to chart a top 10 album in every decade since the 70s, Megadeth announces the Canadian leg of their farewell tour in 2026 with support from Exodus …

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S9 Ep20: FPL GW15-16: CIVIL WAR at Liverpool! + 5 Free Transfers! Phil FodIN, Semenyo OUT? 1:37:01

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FPL GW16 Tips, Transfer Targets & Chip Strategy! We look back at all the weekend's action, including Salah vs Slot at Liverpool, Arsenal lose to in-form Villa and Spurs get their first win at home for a while! We've also all now been given up to 5 free transfers to play with for the upcoming GWs, so Lee and Sam assess how we're likely to spend them…

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Blondie: Punk vs. Disco, Held Hostage by Phil Spector, and Riding with Ted Bundy 36:32

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Blondie got their start as part of New York’s fertile punk scene in the late ‘70s, a time of great musical innovation. Also a time of great fear. Violent crime had the five boroughs in a stranglehold. Muggers, rapists, thieves, criminal deviants of all stripes ran wild in the streets. Or so they said. True New Yorkers like Blondie were tough, jaded…

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2025 Ravdin Lecture – Future of Artificial Heart Innovation 56:47

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This episode features William E. Cohn, MD, FACS, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Houston, Texas, who delivered the I. S. Ravdin Lecture during the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress in Chicago. In his lecture, “The Past, Present, and Future of the Total Artificial Heart,” Dr. Cohn not only explored the history of artificial heart in…

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Blink-182: Tom Was Right. Aliens Exist. 43:44

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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. Do you believe in Non-Human Intelligence? Have you had an experience with UFOs? Let Jake know and tell your story at…

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Bonus Episode: Are Rockstars Part of the UFO Disclosure Theory? Plus Psychopedia’s Brooke Slater on Slayer and Ed Gein 1:00:56

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On the heels of the release of the excellent new documentary The Age of Disclosure, and our own recent mini and full episodes on Merle Haggard’s UFO obsession, we discuss the likelihood that rockstars from John Lennon to Tom DeLonge are part of the UAP disclosure theory. We also talk to Psychopedia’s Brooke Slater about Slayer and Jake’s Ed Gein he…

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189 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Whitney Altizer 28:24

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Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Newport Hospitality Group, Whitney Altizer, joins the Suite Spot in the latest episode of TMG Hospitality Trailblazers to give audiences a close look at what makes the Newport portfolio and brand unique in the hospitality industry and why social media is critical to a hotel’s success in the digi…

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Merle Haggard (Pt. 2): Surviving Christmas, Cosmic American Aliens, and Cocaine Clarity 36:30

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A cosmic-country dust-up with Gram Parsons. A months-long cocaine spiral. An alien obsession, and a bleak Christmas single that wouldn’t quit. Death threats, pistols, pardons, and “Pancho & Lefty.” Listen to find out how Merle Haggard survived another December and lived to rewrite country music. For the full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠disgracela…

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S9 Ep19: FPL GW13-14: Fabulous Free Hit Foden! Triple Captain Haaland WASTED! 1:33:50

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FPL GW14 Tips, Transfer Targets & Chip Strategy! Free Hit Success or Triple Captain Failure? Lots of chips being used this week in the FPL Community, so we break down all the weekend's action, see how many points we took OUT on our Free Hits and Lee gets a large slice of jam off the bench. Liverpool win at West Ham, City squeeze past Leeds and Spur…

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How Military Surgery Helped Shape Modern Surgical Practice 47:02

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This episode provides a new perspective on how modern surgical practice has been shaped by military surgical history and how history can provide surgeons with a deepened appreciation for the events that have transformed patient care. Colonel (Ret.) Jeremy W. Cannon, MD, SM, FACS, leads the discussion that includes a medical student, junior faculty …

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Merle Haggard (Pt. 1): A Christmas Robbery Leads To Hard Time at San Quentin 36:01

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Merle Haggard was what authorities liked to call a “repeat offender.” He was arrested for riding trains, for skipping school, for stealing cars, for robbing gas stations, and for attempting to knock over a restaurant – during the Christmas Eve rush. He was committed to juvenile halls, correctional facilities, and reform schools 17 times, and 17 tim…

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Two Fed-Up Falcons Fans Break Down a Win, a QB Debate, and a League Full of Drama 1:43:48

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Send us a text A rivalry week special with a side of truth serum. We kick off with a cathartic look at the Falcons’ win over the Saints—what worked, what’s noise, and why a clean under-center plan gave Kirk Cousins the platform he needed. Play-action clicked, the pass rush finally felt like Sacklanta, and yet we keep the receipts on what still hold…

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Bonus Episode: Killer Concert Films 42:22

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Why The Last Waltz is the greatest concert film of all time plus, in the exclusive section of this bonus episode, a long list of other favorites and some criminally overlooked live gems with Jake and Zeth. You can become an All Access member and hear this and more exclusive content, along with ad-free listening of all Disgraceland episodes, by goin…

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Village Vets: We Ain’t Even Gotta Hold It Long 1:13:01

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Send us a text Pain hits different when you have options—but does money actually help you heal, or just help you hide? We kick off with a raw look at heartbreak, wealth, and the myth that rich means invulnerable, using Mary J. as a cultural mirror. From there, we call out the entertainment machine for propping up familiar faces and clout over craft…

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Martin Scorsese, The Band, and The Last Waltz: A Thanksgiving Story 41:02

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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 …

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Jack White will be rocking his hometown of Detroit this week as part of the annual NFL Thanksgiving celebration, Reselling concert tickets will soon be banned in the UK & more! - 11/24/25 39:08

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Jack White will be rocking his hometown of Detroit this week as part of the annual NFL Thanksgiving celebration, Reselling concert tickets for more than face value will soon be banned in the UK, Sharon Osbourne threatens legal action against a planned collection of early Black Sabbath demos that she claims are being released against the bands wishe…

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S9 Ep18: Activate FREE HIT for GW13?...GW12-13 (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:33:10

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With both Liverpool and Man City dropping points this weekend, all eyes were on Arsenal vs Spurs in the North London Derby - where Arteta's boys ran riot! Munoz owners were in dreamland against Wolves, as were Enzo owners away at Burnley. Minteh bags a brace of assists for Brighton, whose fixtures continue to look reasonable for the foreseeable - a…

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Martin Scorsese (Pt. 2): One Night. One Murder. Five Directors 46:36

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Hollywood:1975. Martin Scorsese sits in his apartment, enraged. He wants to literally kill the man who is ruining his to-be-released film, Taxi Driver. Scorsese’s friends, filmmakers Stephen Spielberg, Brian De Palma, John Milius, and Paul Schraeder rush to Scorsese’s side to talk him out of committing murder, but when they arrive, their friend Mar…

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Village Vets: Building A Local Show That Matters 1:54:02

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Send us a text The night starts as a catch-up and turns into a wake-up call: people at home are listening closely, waiting for the stream, and telling us this show feels like them. We thought we had a casual couch session; the city told us we have a community mic. So we set a new Tuesday schedule, talk through what consistency actually costs when t…

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188 – 1 Million Social Media Ad Spend Celebration with Jason Lee & Brian Ross 32:37

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Celebrations are underway at TMG headquarters, and we gather round to recognize the milestone of reaching 1 million social media ad spend across all of our hotel partners! This achievement would not have been possible without the continued support and trust of our partners, and their unwavering commitment to creating compelling stories and digital …

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Bonus Episode: A Brief History of Gun Violence from Music’s Past 39:15

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“The Devil’s Right Hand" – the gun. Many have died by it in music history. From the unknown piano player who helped influence rock ‘n’ roll to iconic stars like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon. On the heels of our Dr. John episode detailing the shooting that changed the trajectory of his career, and in advance of our Martin Scorsese archive episode det…

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Dr. John: A Shooting, Federal Prison, and Voodoo Healing 35:41

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A gunshot ended his career as a guitar player, but opened up a path to becoming an iconic piano man. Heroin, pimping, and federal prison nearly ended him, but Voodoo––and music––saved him. Listen to find out how one of New Orleans’ most notorious musicians, Mac Rebennack, became Dr. John. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracela…

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David Coverdale officially announces his retirement from music, AC/DC themed bagpipe world record in Australia, Miss World Chile sings death metal and wins - Week of 11/17/25 36:30

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David Coverdale officially announces his retirement from music after fronting bands like Deep Purple & Whitesnake for more than 50 years, A contestant in the Miss World Chile competition has won after singing a death metal song for the talent portion of the show, members from Chicago, Journey and REO Speedwagon will form a new supergroup for a spec…

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Washed and Winning: The Dead Horse Theory 1:59:35

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Send us a text Outkast set the tone, and not just with nostalgia. We open on why Bombs Over Baghdad, Ms. Jackson, and So Fresh, So Clean still hit, then hold that same standard of craft and respect up to today’s sports world. A wobbly tribute reminds us that homage without homework falls flat—much like a football team that preaches “find a way” whi…

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2025 Martin Memorial Lecture – Looking Forward in Together in Uncertain Times 27:42

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This episode features David J. Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, DC, who delivered the Martin Memorial Lecture during the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress in Chicago. In his lecture, Dr. Skorton explained how navigating the exponential growth of scientific knowledge nec…

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Tommy James and the Shondells: Mony Mony and Mafia-Sanctioned Hits 43:46

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Tommy James came up during a time when the music industry was in part controlled by New York’s Italian mafia. And for a period in the 1960s, that power was centralized at Roulette Records. The record label was run by convicted extortionist Morris Levy and operated in partnership with the Genovese crime family. Tommy James’ hits were sanctioned by t…

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Bonus: From the Nitrous Mafia to the Italian Mafia, the Criminal Enterprises That Infiltrate Music Culture 36:19

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Gangsters, rude boys, drug dealers, soviet bootleggers, ticket scalping syndicates, and psychedelic chemists—why do criminals like the “Nitrous Mafia” associated with Phish, and the Italian Mafia linked to Tommy James, so often infiltrate and influence music culture? This topic, along with your voicemails, texts, and emails, and in the All Access p…

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Phish: Community, Hippie Crack, and the Nitrous Mafia 39:47

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A parking lot ruled by shady nitrous oxide dealers. And a bandleader whose addiction nearly killed him. This is the story of Trey Anastasio and Phish – and their improbable comeback. For a full list of contributors, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To listen to Disgraceland ad free and hear an exclusive mini-episode that further explor…

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Season 3 Episode 5: Stephanie Graham - on the evolution of the construction industry, its path to recovery, and the landmark projects that have shaped city skylines. 59:41

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Season 3 Episode 5: Stephanie Graham - on the evolution of the construction industry, its path to recovery, and the landmark projects that have shaped city skylines. by Infrastructure Partnerships AustraliaBy Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Hardcore icons Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye collaborate on a new music project, Guns N Roses former manager is suing the band, Dave Mustaine re-records Ride The Lightning & more! Week of 11/10/25 21:58

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Hardcore icons Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye collaborate on a new music project, Wolfmother announce 2026 North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Guns N Roses former manager is suing the band saying they are blocking the release of his tell-all memoir, Dave Mustaine announces that he is re-recording Metallica’s tr…

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S9 Ep17: NO LIVERPOOL players from GW12!?...GW11-12 (Fantasy Premier League FPL Tips 2025/2026) 1:27:42

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In an unpredictable season, it was fairly predictable that Joao Pedro would find some form and a goal once we'd sold him a couple of weeks ago. Chelsea then, on the rise, but Arsenal's outstanding winning run comes to an end against a stubborn Sunderland. City put Liverpool well and truly to the sword at the Etihad. Spurs rotten home form continues…

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U2: Death Threats, a Song that Inspired a Killer, and the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer 40:35

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Years before a free album made them the most unpopular popular band on the planet, U2 ran into the arms of America. In 1987, touring behind their blockbuster album The Joshua Tree, their songs became lightning rods for violence. They received death threats in the States and became targets of terrorists back in their native Ireland. But it was the s…