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The Sofa King podcast is a twice-weekly show dedicated to influential people, popular culture, historical events, true crime and listener suggested topics the hosts find interesting. From conspiracy theories and technology to the mass media and the future, this show explores major issues in way that is simultaneously informative, critical, and humorous. The hosts have big ideas, big opinions, big mouths, and give their take on topics in a way that is both cynical and educational. Adult content, themes, and language.
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Episode 746: Siegfried and Roy: A Tale of Tigers
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the magical kings of Las Vegas, Siegfried and Roy. Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn were a magician and animal handler who moved from crappy cruise ships to Sinatra’s Vegas and then dominated the town for over thirty years with their insane, extravagant illusions. They were known for their magical pets, the legion of white tigers and lions that they raised, trained, lived with, and included in their magic. This duo were at times romantic partners, at times business partners, and always—somehow—friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Their empire came to an end, however, when a tiger named Manticore attacked Roy on stage one night. How much damage did the attack do? What did the main animal trainer say? What was their reputation in the magician community? What happened to the tiger? Listen, laugh, learn.
Visit Our Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siegfried_%26_Roy
https://www.biography.com/celebrities/roy-horn
https://www.biography.com/celebrities/siegfried-fischbacher
Guardian Article Here
People Article Here
New Atlantic
https://facts.net/celebrity/16-surprising-facts-about-siegfried-and-roy/
https://www.magicana.com/news/blog/take-two-21-siegfried-roy
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Episode 745: The Bobbitts: Love Hurts
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the biggest True Crime cases of the 1990s, that of Lorena and John Bobbitt. In June of 1993, Lorena famously cut off John’s penis with a Ginsu knife, threw it in a field, and later helped the police find and reattach it. The media circus that followed was intense. Cameras were allowed in the court room and listened to Lorena and a majority of the witnesses back up her claims of domestic abuse and rape. We do our half assed best to figure out what really happened, but it ends with John starring in one of the highest grossing pornos of all time and Lorena playing herself in a documentary series by Jordan Peele. Listen, laugh, learn.
Visit Our Sources:
https://www.biography.com/crime/lorena-bobbitt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_and_Lorena_Bobbitt
https://time.com/5317979/lorena-bobbitt-today-anniversary-interview/
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/battered-woman-syndrome-it-enough-not-guilty-reason-insanity-plea
https://www.nickiswift.com/380822/the-most-bizarre-things-about-the-lorena-bobbitt-case/
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Episode 744: Macho Man: Oh Yeah!!!
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the colorful life of Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Randy was one of the all-time greats of wrestling. His character work and wrestling promos are among the most bizarre and hysterical of all time. He had a famous love affair with his manager (and actual wife) Miss Elizabeth, and helped to make WrestleMania, perhaps more than even Hulk Hogan did. Some say he was paranoid and intense, protecting Elizabeth from rivals he didn’t have, and he fell into a 9 year feud with Hogan and an even longer one with Vince McMahon. What turned him into a global pop culture phenomenon? What tore him and Vince apart? What famous wrestler was his brother? Why do they call him one of the best in the history of the business? Listen, laugh, learn.
Visit Our Sources:
https://www.biography.com/athletes/macho-man-randy-savage
https://www.wwe.com/superstars/randysavage
https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Randy_Savage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Savage
https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/randy-savage/
https://play.aetv.com/shows/biography-wwe-legends/season-1/episode-3
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/513498/9-things-you-might-not-know-about-macho-man-randy-savage
https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/ohhhhh-yeah-10-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-mad-life-of-macho-man-randy-savage/
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Episode 744: Dan Aykroyd: From Ghosts to Spirits
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we dig into the biography of the one and only Dan Aykroyd. He earned his chops as one of the original cast members on Saturday Night Live, but this cultural legend has brought to life some of the most important characters in all of film. He blew the roof off the joint in 1984 with his film The Blues Brothers, and a few years later, he changed the world of comedy by writing and starring in Ghostbusters. And Ghostbusters was no accident for this man who is a spiritualist and firmly believes in ghosts, UFOs, and the paranormal. What UFO sightings has he had? Why did he create the spirit brad Crystal Skull Vodka? How much money is he worth for all his ghosts and spirits? Listen, laugh, learn.
Visit Our Sources:
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dan-aykroyd-3412.php
https://elevatesociety.com/dan-aykroyd/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Aykroyd
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/ghostbusters-dan-aykroyd-ufo-sighting-b2475454.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rvxPNHf-z4
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/-it-was-a-vivid-sighting-actor-dan-aykroyd-claims-he-had-spectacular-ufo-encounters-four-times-101704794103774.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Head_Vodka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya0DQwWCO3o
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Episode 743: John Candy: The Everyman of Comedy
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life of an understated comic genius, John Candy. For two decades Candy was in some of the best comedies that Hollywood had to offer. But it all started with the famous comedy troupe Second City and his involvement with Emmy winning comedy show, SCTV. In his early years, he befriended and worked with comedians like Dan Aykroyd and Rick Moranis, and eventually became close friends the film legend John Hughes. From Stripes to Uncle Buck and from Home Alone to Planes Trains and Automobiles, this everyman of comedy dominated the scene.
Visit Our Sources:
https://www.biography.com/actors/john-candy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Candy
https://www.secondcity.com/people/other/john-candy/
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/john-candy-documentary-amazon-colin-hanks-ryan-reynolds-1235517899/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610983/john-candy-actor-facts
https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/25-fun-facts-about-john-candy-and-the-comedians-legendary-career
https://facts.net/celebrity/18-mind-blowing-facts-about-john-candy/
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/john-candy-net-worth/
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Episode 742: Happy Science Cult: Neither Happy nor Scientific
On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the largest cults in Japan—the Happy Science Cult. Yes, that’s really their name. They were founded by Ryuho Okawa who was the key rival to the Aum Shinriko cult (who tried to kill Okawa with poison gas in his car). The Happies believe that Okawa is the embodiment of the god El Cantare who was born on Venus millions of years ago. Their leader channels people like Jesus, Buddha, Socrates, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and even Michael Jackson to write books for him. They produce tons of horrible anime, try to influence elections, and of course take all the money they can. Why does Okawa’s son claim he is a fraud? How many books have they written? Why are they called Happy Science? Listen, laugh, learn.
Visit Our Sources:
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Happy_Science
https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmvan4/my-afternoon-with-a-failed-japanese-cult
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science
https://theworld.org/stories/2022-11-30/japan-s-infamous-happy-cult-sets-sights-united-states
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230302-japan-happy-science-cult-leader-okawa-dies-media
https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Death-of-the-founder-of-Happy-Science,-a-controversial-Japanese-religious-sect-57887.html
https://gamerant.com/japanese-cult-happy-science-anime/
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To those of you giving one star reviews!!
If you don’t get/like the humor, just pass on to the next. I have honestly learned a lot from this podcast. Not just about the subjects they cover, but from the life experiences and lessons all three of the guys have shared. I’ve laughed, cried and and gotten mad like I was sitting right there with them. I’ve turned episodes off because of things said and they be wanted episodes to go one and on and on. I’ve also NOT listened to and NOT reviewed podcasts that I didn’t like.
Keep up the great work fellas!
P.s. Tyrone needs to stop by again!
Legit podcast with normal dudes
Really no agenda here. Just guys being guys. Even takes on left or right aren’t really biased. They really just discuss topics. Surprising from dudes from cali. They have a lot of fun and know how to joke around and talk a little sheeeeet.