Best Jake Brennan | Amazon Music Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode - Separating the Art from the Artist, Heist Movies, and Directors in Exile 52:00

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This week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about Roman Polanski and separating the art from the artist, handing out fresh music and movie recommendations, and responding to your voicemails, texts, emails, and DMs. Next week, get ready for our episode on Jane Fonda. In the meantime, Zeth and Jake want to hear from you. What are you watch…

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Frank Sinatra Pt 2: New Evidence, Secret Favors, and Three Dead Men. This is Frank Sinatra — Connected, Compromised, and Cornered 49:27

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Frank Sinatra was never just a pop star. In this second chapter of his story, Frank isn’t merely brushing shoulders with gangsters—he’s one of them. Backed by new research and newly released secret intelligence files, this episode unpacks how the Voice became a mafia asset. When Sinatra’s son is kidnapped, before he calls the police—he calls notori…

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Roman Polanski: Nazis, Murder, and Life on the Lam 42:06

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As a child, Roman Polanski escaped from a Krakow ghetto on the day the Nazis took his father to a concentration camp. As a new filmmaker, he became the toast of young Hollywood with his 1968 horror masterpiece, Rosemary’s Baby. But after the brutal murder of his wife, Sharon Tate, at the hands of the Manson family, Polanski unraveled. He wound up c…

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Frank Sinatra Pt. 1: Frankie Is the Reason...That the President's Dead 35:32

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Frank Sinatra had it all, then lost it all, then got it all back tenfold. He was a man of extreme talent, confidence and insecurity. And he had powerful and dangerous friends. He orchestrated some of the greatest music ever made. And he also orchestrated an alliance between two friends—mob boss Sam Giancana and John F. Kennedy—that would help the l…

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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 2: Going to #1, and Going Your Own Way 39:10

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Fleetwood Mac’s mid-’70s merger with the musical duo of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks changed the course of the band forever, propelling them to Top 40 mega-fame and cocaine-fueled excess. At the core of it all were rampant Rumours — both the album and the literal gossip. Breakups, divorce, drama: the same intra-band personal dynamics that st…

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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 1: Guns, God, Cocaine and Rumours 40:35

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Few bands can boast a rock ’n’ roll lore at the level of Fleetwood Mac. The band lost not one but two guitarists to cult-like religious freaks. Two band members were arrested on gun charges. They encountered doom brought on by drugs, money, and Jesus Christ. Most famously, the band involved themselves with each other romantically in ways that broug…

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Bonus Episode – True Crime Songs, Singer Songwriters, and the Worst Draft Pick in NBA History 38:50

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This week in the after party, Jake is thinking about great singer songwriter albums - what is your favorite? Plus, we hear from you on your favorite true crime songs. On Tuesday, we're bringing you part 2 of our Frank Sinatra story. Jake wants to know: Is Frank Sinatra the most gangster musical artist of all time? Share your thoughts at 617-906-663…

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Bonus Episode - Gnarly L.A. Stories, Gnarly L.A. Gangsters, Porn Stars, and Washed-Up Protagonists 46:15

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This week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about John Holmes, Boogie Nights, commercials from the ‘80s and ‘90s, Gen X, the difference between Eddie and the Hot Rods and Eddie and the Cruisers, summer playlists, and washed-up protagonists. Next week, get ready for our episode on Roman Polanski. In the meantime, Zeth and Jake want to hea…

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Bruce Springsteen: Shootouts, Killing Sprees, and the Making of Nebraska 42:00

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Unprovoked killing sprees. Nightclub gunfights. Mafia assassinations. True crime stories and modern folklore make up the backbone of many of the characters from Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, one of the Boss’s greatest albums. Which ones are real, and which ones are myth? This is the story of those stories: the story of the making of Nebraska. This …

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John Holmes: Big Units, Freebase Briefcases, Four on the Floor, and the Wonderland Murders 41:27

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John Holmes unexpectedly found fame in the 1970s with a freakishly large appendage that proved a gateway into the burgeoning adult entertainment industry. He appeared in over 2,000 porn films and is alleged to have slept with over 14,000 women. But a severe drug habit put him in close contact with some strange bedfellows in the Los Angeles underwor…

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Nipsey Hussle: A Crenshaw Murder, Community Activism, Rollin 60s Crips, and Lost Potential 39:14

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Nipsey Hussle was more than just one of this generation’s most promising voices in hip hop. He was a social activist, a community leader, and an aspirational entrepreneur. His death was senseless and set off grief-stricken testimonials from some of the biggest names in hip hop as well as from some of the biggest names in our culture – period. It al…

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Bonus Episode – Concert Tragedies, Concussions, and Brian Wilson 38:31

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This week in the after party, Jake reflects on the recent deaths of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, and discusses concert tragedies. Plus, Jake talks baseball and dishes on his recent visit to a water park. And as always, he invites you to join the conversation. On Tuesday, we're bringing you the story of the crimes that inspired Bruce Springsteen's Ne…

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Bonus Episode - Immortality and Invincibility at the Movies, and Posthumous Performances 47:42

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On this week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about becoming immortal on the big screen, discussing music and movie recommendations inspired by the late, great Bruce Lee, and responding to your messages about everything from Will Smith to David Lynch. Next week, get ready for our episode on porn star John Holmes and the infamous Wonderl…

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The Who Pt 2: A Crowd Crush, a Death Trap, and a Tragedy in Cincinnati 41:41

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They came for the loudest rock band in the world. They got a death trap. In a freezing plaza outside Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum, thousands of Who fans surged forward to get a spot up close in the general admission crowd. But when the doors stayed locked, panic set in – and the crush began. Eleven never made it out. This is a true story of max…

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Bruce Lee: Fists of Fury, the Death Touch, Murder Suspect #1, and Hollywood’s Ultimate Outsider 44:25

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Bruce Lee got into so much trouble as a kid in Hong Kong that his parents banished him to the place of his birth: America. There he found all kinds of new trouble to get into. He upset kung fu traditionalists with his revolutionary style of fighting. He challenged long-held perceptions in racist Hollywood. He was an outsider determined to change th…

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The Who Pt 1: Keith Moon, Rockstar Excess, and a Dead Chauffeur 35:43

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Keith Moon of the Who was the prototype for rock drummers, both onstage and off. His drumming was wholly unique. Like his bandmates' behavior, it was violent, and like his personality, it was electric. Everyone loved Keith Moon aka “Moon The Loon” and it seemed that people never tired of his always hilarious and sometimes violent, drunken hijinks u…

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 14:40

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by …

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Amy Winehouse: Rehab, the Muse and a Rare Talent 47:37

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Rehab, arrests, fights, hitting on Prince Harry, dramatic stage breakdowns, slagging off the press, Amy Winehouse was a rockstar’s rockstar and she was also one of the greatest musical talents of the past 20 years. Her voice was unlike any other. She modernized jazz. She gave weight to pop. When she was inspired, she was untouchable. Driven by her …

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Bonus Episode – Obsessions, Earworms, and RIP Sly Stone 40:23

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This week in the After Party, Jake goes down a rabbit hole as he thinks about great songs about obsession. What are some of your favorites? And speaking of songs and obsession, what is that 90s earworm Jake has stuck in his head? Plus we hear from you on where you are and what you're doing when you listen to Disgraceland. Next week, we're bringing …

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Bonus Episode – Triple Threats, Mobbed Up Producers, and Post Prison Movies 41:44

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On this week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about entertainers who simultaneously dominate the small screen, the big screen, and the airwaves, as well as responding to your messages about everything from Jack Nicholson’s wild Hollywood nights to how one big studio head may or may not have had mob ties. Next week, get ready for our epi…

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Bjork: The Package, the Fan, and a Deadly Obsession 35:19

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A deranged fan. A deadly package. And one of the most innovative musicians on the planet. This is the true story of obsession, art, and attempted murder. This is Björk in Disgraceland. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including depictions of suicide. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, help is ava…

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John Belushi: Punk Rock Riots, Chicago Street Brawls, and Missions from God 43:14

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John Belushi may have been one of the funniest comedians of his generation, but he wasn’t just a funny guy. He was a rock star. He partied with the Stones, fronted a world-class band of R&B legends, and was responsible for a punk rock riot in Rockefeller Center. He drew the ire of street gangs in Chicago, attempted to steal a boat with his blues br…

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The Rolling Stones at Altamont: Bikers, Blood, and the End of the '60s 51:16

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The Rolling Stones, the most dangerous band on the planet, envisioned their free concert at the Altamont speedway outside San Francisco as the triumphant capstone to their 1969 tour: a west coast Woodstock, and a celebration of free love and hippiedom. But the festival, thrown together in under seventy two hours and with security managed by Hell’s …

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Bonus Episode - Suffering Souls, Subversion, and More Great Girl Groups 44:58

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This week in the After Party, Jake is thinking about the connection between psychopathy, artistry, and trauma. So many great artists are also undeniably damaged people. Is their trauma at the root of both their artistry and their disgraceful behavior? Plus, we hear more from you on great girl groups! Next week, we're bringing you the terrifying sto…

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Bonus Episode – Join Us in the Wrap Party 45:33

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Welcome to the Wrap Party, the weekly bonus episode of the HOLLYWOODLAND podcast hosted by longtime Double Elvis writer and editor Zeth Lundy, along with HOLLYWOODLAND's host, Jake Brennan. This week we're talking about crimes of the century, rock star comedians, and Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Next week, get ready for our episode on John Belushi. In …

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Marilyn Manson: A Car Crash, a Planned Murder, Nihilism, Abuse, and Inhumanity 42:47

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Discover the controversial story behind Marilyn Manson, aka Brian Warner. Accused by multiple women of abuse—allegations he denies—what do his own revelations of past inhumanity reveal about him? And what can those admissions tell us about the serious accusations swirling around his name? Tune in to explore the complexities behind the artist and th…

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Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle: Underground Brothels, Hush Money, Bootlegged Booze, and the Making of Hollywood’s Greatest Scandal 47:33

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A century ago, at the birth of movie superstardom, silent film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was at the center of a scandal that rocked Hollywood to its core. He was accused of a murderous sex crime so depraved that it turned the nation not only against him but against Hollywood itself. It led to the trial of the century, and a test of whether Ameri…

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Bonus Episode - Great Girl Groups au Go Go 40:16

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This week in the After Party, Jake ponders the greatest girl groups of all time and wonders about our AI-driven future if AI doesn't even have the Go-Gos on its radar as one of the all time great girl groups. Next week, we're presenting our episode on Marilyn Manson, and Jake wants to know: Who was the most subversive artist of the 1990s? Tell Jake…

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The Go Go’s: Serial Killers, Drug Addiction, an Historic Album, and “the Rumor” 45:26

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Serial killers, drug addiction, avoiding death, destruction, punk rock cliches and surviving an unmentionable “rumor” all while doing something no group of female musicians had ever done before. Which "girl group" is the greatest of all-time? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, [email protected], or on socials @disgracelandpod. To see the full list …

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: A Teenage Jewel Thief, a Heel Turn Betrayal, and Raising the People’s Eyebrow 39:40

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Long before he raised the People’s Eyebrow, dropped the People’s Elbow, and laid the smackdown on the candyass world of Hollywood, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ran a jewelry theft ring in Waikiki. He and his peers worked the posh shopping district, snatching and grabbing whatever they could get their hands on and then pawning their haul for cold, hard…

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Bonus Episode – Upcoming Episodes, the Diddy Trial, and More Mount Rushmore 49:30

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This week in the After Party, Jake takes a look at the upcoming slate of episodes in Disgraceland and hears from you on the Diddy trial, Phish, and more. Next week, we're presenting our episode on the Go-Gos, and Jake wants to know: Are the Go-Gos the greatest "girl group" of all time? If not, who is? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disgracelandpod…

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Bonus Episode - Separating the Art from the Artist, Heist Movies, and Directors in Exile 52:00

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Frank Sinatra Pt 2: New Evidence, Secret Favors, and Three Dead Men. This is Frank Sinatra — Connected, Compromised, and Cornered 49:27

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Roman Polanski: Nazis, Murder, and Life on the Lam 42:06

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Frank Sinatra Pt. 1: Frankie Is the Reason...That the President's Dead 35:32

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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 2: Going to #1, and Going Your Own Way 39:10

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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 1: Guns, God, Cocaine and Rumours 40:35

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Bonus Episode – True Crime Songs, Singer Songwriters, and the Worst Draft Pick in NBA History 38:50

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Bonus Episode - Gnarly L.A. Stories, Gnarly L.A. Gangsters, Porn Stars, and Washed-Up Protagonists 46:15

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Bruce Springsteen: Shootouts, Killing Sprees, and the Making of Nebraska 42:00

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John Holmes: Big Units, Freebase Briefcases, Four on the Floor, and the Wonderland Murders 41:27

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Nipsey Hussle: A Crenshaw Murder, Community Activism, Rollin 60s Crips, and Lost Potential 39:14

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Bonus Episode – Concert Tragedies, Concussions, and Brian Wilson 38:31

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Bonus Episode - Immortality and Invincibility at the Movies, and Posthumous Performances 47:42

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The Who Pt 2: A Crowd Crush, a Death Trap, and a Tragedy in Cincinnati 41:41

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Bruce Lee: Fists of Fury, the Death Touch, Murder Suspect #1, and Hollywood’s Ultimate Outsider 44:25

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The Who Pt 1: Keith Moon, Rockstar Excess, and a Dead Chauffeur 35:43

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 14:40

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Amy Winehouse: Rehab, the Muse and a Rare Talent 47:37

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Bonus Episode – Obsessions, Earworms, and RIP Sly Stone 40:23

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Bonus Episode – Triple Threats, Mobbed Up Producers, and Post Prison Movies 41:44

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Bjork: The Package, the Fan, and a Deadly Obsession 35:19

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John Belushi: Punk Rock Riots, Chicago Street Brawls, and Missions from God 43:14

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The Rolling Stones at Altamont: Bikers, Blood, and the End of the '60s 51:16

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Bonus Episode - Suffering Souls, Subversion, and More Great Girl Groups 44:58

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Bonus Episode – Join Us in the Wrap Party 45:33

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Marilyn Manson: A Car Crash, a Planned Murder, Nihilism, Abuse, and Inhumanity 42:47

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Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle: Underground Brothels, Hush Money, Bootlegged Booze, and the Making of Hollywood’s Greatest Scandal 47:33

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Bonus Episode - Great Girl Groups au Go Go 40:16

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The Go Go’s: Serial Killers, Drug Addiction, an Historic Album, and “the Rumor” 45:26

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: A Teenage Jewel Thief, a Heel Turn Betrayal, and Raising the People’s Eyebrow 39:40

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Bonus Episode – Upcoming Episodes, the Diddy Trial, and More Mount Rushmore 49:30