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“CBS News Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things. This season profiles legendary athlete Jim Thorpe in "Death of an All-American", iconic singer/songwriter Peggy Lee in "Death of Cool", and even the death of the mid-Atlantic accent, best known from the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Franklin Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy. Mo even has a few new things in store including an episode th ...
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What do you think will be the top baby names of 2025? Will "Mildred" make a comeback? What’s in a name…that makes it popular to one generation, and downright ugly to the next? From "Bertha" and "Layla" to "Reagan" and "Katrina," history shows us that politics, pop songs and news events all play roles in sending baby names skyrocketing or plunging i…
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Marlene Dietrich Goes To War | Reviving a Mobit
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13:07We’re celebrating the birthday month of the iconic Marlene Deitrich by revisiting a special episode from the "Mobituaries" audiobook. Marlene Dietrich cemented her status as a Hollywood legend with a series of iconic performances that flouted traditional women's roles and ignited the screen. But it's her passionate support for the United States, he…
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Sammy Davis Jr.: Death of the Entertainer | Reviving a Mobit
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50:15This week, we’re celebrating the birthday of the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. by revisiting a special Mobit. From the age of three Sammy Davis, Jr. did it all better than anyone else - singing, dancing, acting, even gun spinning. Mo talks to friends and family about what drove him to keep performing, even after the car crash that nearly killed him. Fe…
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Wishbone: Death of a Working Dog | Reviving a Mobit
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37:12This week marks 8 years since the finale of the beloved series "Wishbone". In the 1990s, PBS introduced young audiences to a canine star like none other: a Jack Russell terrier who imagined himself as characters from classic works of literature. The show was called Wishbone. Today there's a whole generation of adults who were first weaned on Mark T…
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Neanderthals: Death of a Human Species | Reviving a Mobit
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41:23Did you know November 9 is National Neanderthal Appreciation Day? Reivist this episode where Mo welcomes his friend Michael Ian Black – comedian, author, podcaster, and, as it turns out, Neanderthal (we’ll explain). Mo talks to Michael and the world’s leading researchers about why our extinct human cousins Neanderthals have gotten such a bad rap fo…
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Sitcom Deaths and Disappearances | Reviving a Mobit
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40:05In honor of the anniversary of the first-ever sitcom broadcast on a U.S. television network (fun fact: it was "Mary Kay and Johnny" back in November 1947), we're revisiting "Sitcom Deaths and Disappearances." Characters on sitcoms aren't supposed to die. So when they do, it's never less than weird. Mo examines some of the most infamous sitcom death…
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Literary Frontierswoman: Laura Ingalls Wilder
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20:35This special episode comes from the audiobook edition of ROCTOGENARIANS, a brand-new collection of stories from Mo Rocca that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. Chances are, you know something about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. If, like sixty million other people, you once enjoyed the Little House book…
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Long before her turn as the sermonizing Aunt Esther on "Sanford and Son," LaWanda Page was dazzling Black nightclub audiences - first as the flame-swallowing “Bronze Goddess of Fire”. Then, following in the footsteps of her childhood friend and eventual costar Redd Foxx, she became a queen of raunchy, tell-it-like-it-is stand up comedy. (Let’s just…
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Revisiting the Orphan Train: An American Odyssey
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44:43Between 1854 and 1929, 250,000 orphans and abandoned children were placed on East Coast city trains and sent west to live with new families. A desperate solution to a desperate problem, some of the stories turned out well and some far from well. The remarkable stories of these riders live on through their descendants, many of whom continue to searc…
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Death of a Sports Team: Satchel Paige and Los Dragones
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25:13There’s no shortage of sports teams that change cities or names over the course of their franchise history. But what about the teams that just cease to exist? Perhaps no team story packs more drama into one year of existence than that of Los Dragones de Ciudad Trujillo. It’s a story that combines one of the most celebrated names in baseball history…
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If you were a kid watching TV in the 1980s and 1990s, you probably saw a fair number of “Very Special Episodes,” when the usual blissful bubble of the sitcom world was punctured by real-world issues for a half-hour. Drugs, drinking and driving, stranger danger, even AIDS. But never fear, all would be resolved by episode’s end. (Sometimes the materi…
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Mobits Extra: How Norman Lear Changed Television
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16:38Starting in the early 1970s, Norman Lear changed the face of television, fusing comedy with social commentary. Lear died on December 5th at the great old age of 101. Mo revisits their 2015 conversation for CBS Sunday Morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and CBS News
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For centuries European royals married only each other. It was believed to be the best way of consolidating power. But rampant royal inbreeding had increasingly negative consequences––including genetic abnormalities (like the protuberant “Habsburg Jaw”), the dying off of whole lines, and eventually serious geopolitical instability that culminated in…
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Biotech AI Revolution: Unveiling Impact on Drug Discovery, Commercialization, and Personalized Medicine
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19:05Scott and John discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the biotech industry. They explore how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and development, as well as its applications in commercialization and personalized medicine. The hosts also highlight the integration of AI into biopharma systems and the potential for AI to enhance diagno…
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“Nepo Baby” is a term popularly used to describe the celebrity children of celebrity parents. But family connections affect every field of work, and always have. And where family is involved, so is drama. Mo tells the stories of three of history’s biggest Nepo Babies: Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford; President John Quincy Adams, the son of Presid…
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John and Scott are back! Join us for a quick catch up and hear about what's coming as The Biotech Project kicks up into high gear. Sorry about the echo on John's mic LOL!By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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JFK Impersonator Vaughn Meader: Death of a Career
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49:59November 22, 2023, marks 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the end of one of the era's biggest comedy acts. During Kennedy's term, Vaughn Meader’s impersonation of the president made him a household name. The comedy album "The First Family,” in which Meader uncannily played JFK, broke sales records and won the Grammy…
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From Pediatrician to Global Medical Lead: Mary Jean Fanelli’s Journey in Medical Affairs
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44:54Join us as we chat with Mary Jean Fanelli, a seasoned medical affairs professional who's held roles on both the global and U.S. stage. Her fascinating journey from pediatrician to biotech world is rife with insightful experiences and rich knowledge about the industry worth sharing. In the ever-evolving landscape of biotech, strategic decisions can …
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When Candice Bergen describes her childhood as weird and eccentric, she isn’t exaggerating. She grew up with a world-famous sibling, who met presidents and movie stars. He was also a dummy – the kind made of wood. Charlie McCarthy was the creation of her ventriloquist father Edgar Bergen. Candice tells Mo what life was like sharing her father’s lov…
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On this podcast we’ve honored some of our past’s most outstanding and underappreciated people and things. May they live on in memory. But let’s face it, some things deserve to disappear and be consigned to the dustbin of history. In this episode, Mo nominates three things that he’d like to see go the way of the dodo. Mo talks to food writer Kim Sev…
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Have you ever wondered about that old timey accent so many actors used in black and white movies? Hollywood stars like Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Orson Welles, who sounded sort of British … but not quite. Was it all a put on or did people back then talk that way in real life? Mo investigates the emergence and disappearance of the accent com…
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When gold medalist Jim Thorpe was dubbed "the world's greatest athlete" at the 1912 Olympics, it wasn't hype. Football, baseball, lacrosse, even ballroom dancing ... Thorpe was the world's first multi-sport superstar. But when the Native American icon had his Olympic medals unjustly stripped from him, he faced his toughest hurdle yet. Mo talks to b…
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There were so many different Peggy Lees: The woman who defined cool in the 1950s with songs like "Fever." The songwriter of hits including the score to "Lady and the Tramp." The icon who inspired Miss Piggy, originally named Miss Piggy Lee. (Yes, really.) But all those Peggy Lees can be traced back to the plains of North Dakota, where she endured a…
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Died on the Same Day (with special guest Anderson Cooper)
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1:00:14When it comes to obituaries, Mo has always been obsessed with the phenomenon of public figures who share the same death day. So he’s asked CNN anchor and 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper to join the podcast to talk about who gets top billing and why. You’ll hear about the case of one person’s death getting “buried” by the death of somebody …
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Introducing: Season 4 of Mobituaries with Mo Rocca
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2:24Mo Rocca is back with another fascinating season of Mobituaries, exploring the people and things that are no longer with us but deserve a second look. You’ll hear all about notable figures who "Died on the Same Day" along with the three "Things Mo Wishes Would Die." There’s also the story behind the Queen of Cool, Peggy Lee, and the remarkable tale…
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When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original Broadway production of the musical Cats premiered in 1982, a young dancer named Timothy Scott was just entering his prime. Cast in the role of Mr. Mistoffelees, he left audiences (including a young Mo) spellbound with an acrobatic dancing that seemed to defy physics. But before the end of the decade, Scott was a …
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Before his name became synonymous with treason, Benedict Arnold was a bonafide hero of the American Revolutionary War. At critical moments Arnold inspired the Patriots with his grit and determination and earned the admiration of George Washington. Despite his popularity and battlefield prowess, Benedict Arnold eventually broke bad. Mo talks with au…
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The banana we eat today is not the same kind our grandparents grew up eating. Today’s variety, called the Cavendish, is generally regarded as the bland successor to the richer tasting Gros Michel (French for “Big Mike”) of yesteryear. But when a deadly fungus ravaged the Gros Michel in the mid-20th century, the banana barons had no choice but to ma…
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At one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War, an ordinary 5th grade girl from Maine wrote to the leader of the Soviet Union with a simple plea for peace. When he wrote back with an invitation to visit the Soviet Union in the summer of 1982, it became an international news story and one of the most improbable peace missions of the era. Mo te…
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Second Place Finishers: Larry Doby, Judith Resnik & The Dave Clark Five
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47:01We love historical “Firsts” so much that we end up ignoring the people who come right after them. But without these runners-up, the trailblazers are just one-offs or oddities––instead of the beginning of big change. Mo celebrates the Black baseball great who joined the major leagues just eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson, the second American woman…
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Season 2 Episode 1: An interview with Jeff Galvin, the CEO and Founder of American Gene Technologies
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48:03Join us on the Biotech Project podcast as we sit down with Jeff Galvin, the CEO and Founder of American Gene Technologies. Jeff is a visionary in the field of gene therapy and has been at the forefront of developing innovative treatments. In this episode, we delve into the inner workings of American Gene Technologies, the company's current projects…
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Fanny Brice: Death of the Original Funny Girl
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47:43Fans of Broadway and Barbra Streisand probably know the name Fanny Brice as the woman who refuses to let anyone rain on her parade in the beloved musical "Funny Girl." But the real Fanny Brice, the original funny girl, was a trailblazing Jewish comedian, who lit up Broadway and created one of the most famous characters on radio. Mo looks back at Fa…
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Mobits Extra: Burrata and Anchovies with Major Garrett
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46:20Mo goes behind the scenes of season 3 of Mobituaries with the host of The Takeout, Major Garrett. They share a delicious meal and dig into the highlights of Mobits’ history and the complexity behind why people and things deserve a second look at their lives. Hear a sneak peek into the upcoming stories of season 3 and Major’s very own recommendation…
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Mo’s deep appreciation for our less-remembered presidents led him to purchase a giant bust of Grover Cleveland, which has dominated his living room for over 20 years. But when the New York Times questioned the bust’s identity, it set in motion a quest, culminating in an appearance by Mo and his bust on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Producer Adam Monahan…
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Stay tuned for season 2. We are excited to share brand new content with you very soon.By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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The frenzy Rudolph Valentino caused in life was matched only by the pandemonium unleashed when he died at age 31. With his brooding good looks and vulnerability, he and the other "Latin Lovers" that followed redefined the leading man. Mo also recounts the triumphant and tragic story of superstar Ramon Novarro and talks with TV star Lorenzo Lamas ab…
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It's hard to imagine childhood without the classic cartoon characters June Foray gave voice to: Little Cindy Lou Who from The Grinch, Granny from the Sylvester and Tweety cartoons, Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Natasha Fatale, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's villainous cobra. June Foray even provided the voice of the Chatty Cathy doll. Mo talks with Nancy Cartwrig…
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Death of a Marriage Ban
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47:031967 was a big year for marriage in America. The Supreme Court's ruling in Loving v. Virginia overturned bans on interracial marriage in 16 states. The movie Guess Who's Coming to Dinner starred Sidney Poitier as a Black doctor engaged to a white woman. And in the middle of it all, Peggy Rusk and Guy Smith, a very private couple who made the cover …
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What’s in a name…that makes it popular to one generation, and downright ugly to the next? From "Bertha" and "Layla" to "Reagan" and "Katrina," history shows us that politics, pop songs and news events all play roles in sending baby names skyrocketing or plunging in the rankings. Mo (short for "Maurice"!) returns to his elementary school to speak wi…
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In the 1990s, PBS introduced young audiences to a canine star like none other: a Jack Russell terrier who imagined himself as characters from classic works of literature. The show was called Wishbone. Today there's a whole generation of adults who were first weaned on Mark Twain, the legend of Faust or the Greek epics through this series. Wishbone …
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The utter sincerity of his songs ("Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High") endeared John Denver to fans worldwide and helped make him one of the biggest stars of the 1970s. But the easy-mannered mountaineer with the dutch boy haircut and granny glasses was often dismissed as shallow or corny. The longing in Denver’s voice was real, though, and twent…
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Introducing: Season 3 of Mobituaries with Mo Rocca
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2:27Mo Rocca’s long love of obituaries returns for a third season. Mo looks to celebrate the dearly departed people (and things) of the past who have long intrigued him— this season explores the most intriguing history from TV’s most beloved dog to the woman of a thousand voices. Hear fresh takes on these famous legacies and why they deserve a moment i…
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Episode 13 - Talking with Kristen Mahoney about transitioning from the nursing field to the Sales role
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51:37Join us as we discuss Kristen's journey from a seasoned Nurse to an accomplished Oncology account manager.By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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Episode 12- Shawn Singh CEO, VistaGen Therapeutics
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53:41Join us as we talk with CEO of VistaGen Therapeutics, Shawn Singh. Shawn discusses the current state of depression and anxiety therapeutics and how VistaGen hopes to change the way this unmet need is addressed with a novel new approach.By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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Episode 11- Getting to know your host, Dr John Walsh
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23:20Spend this episode with us as we get to know Dr. John Walsh, host of "The Biotech Project" and proven medical affairs leader!By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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Episode 10- Megan Grosso discusses Field Medical Affairs
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47:57Join The Biotech Project in another episode featuring Megan Grosso, DPT, PA to hear about her individual career path and her perspectives of a seasoned Field Medical Team leader.By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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Episode 9- Brad Hartman- Chief People Officer
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54:33Joining us on our latest episode of "The Biotech Project" is Chief People Officer, Brad Hartman. Brad shares his story of development into the people leader his is today as well as a robust discussion on how to position yourself and an organization to develop and achieve at new levels. Listen in as Brad discusses his approach on organization wide d…
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Episode 8- Discussing Medical Affairs with Kelly Covello, PhD
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48:21Today The Biotech Project chats with Kelly Covello, PhD who has extensive experience in Medical Affairs. She currently serves as the head of a medical affairs organization at a well respected biotech. Kelly offers her perspective on her very own journey from bench science and academia to the biopharma industry!…
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Episode 7- Talking with Executive Search/Recruiter Marc Silber
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47:38Today we are happy to bring to you the next episode of The Biotech Project with our guest Marc Silber from Crossover Search. Marc has been in the executive search and recruitment business for many years and offers a wealth of perspective from the recruiter side of the business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsilbercrossover https://crossoversearch…
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Episode 6- Discussion on previous guests and host Scott Resnik
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39:31On this episode, Scott and John discuss the highlights from the first 5 guests and dig into Scott's story. Learn about Scott and how he has navigated his own Biotech Project.By Scott Resnik and John Walsh, MD
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