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Peculiar Stories from the Stage, Screen, and Everything In Between

  1. 4D AGO

    Lucy Maud Montgomery & Her Kindred Spirit, “Anne of Green Gables”

    *Content warning: This episode contains mention of a stillbirth and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”   The world certainly found a kindred spirit in Anne Shirley, the young girl who famously spoke these words in the beloved 1908 classic “Anne of Green Gables.”   And in this podcast, we discuss not only the best-selling novel that ultimately led to an 8-book series, but also the author who penned the ground-breaking works, Lucy Maud Montgomery.  What real-life incident sparked the idea for “Anne of Green Gables?” How did Maud finally manage to get the book published?  Just how closely did Lucy Maud Montgomery’s own life parallel the events in her famous “Anne of Green Gables” series? And what mystery surrounds the author’s death?  We discuss all this and more in this fascinating podcast that highlights BOTH strong women, the character Anne Shirley and her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery.   How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #OCanada #LucyMaudMontgomery #AnneofGreenGables #AnneShirley  #PrinceEdwardIsland #Writer #ScandalWaterPodcast

    49 min

  2. APR 7

    Remembering Catherine O’Hara: Comedian, Actress, and America’s Mom

    You know a performance is iconic when a simple phrase like “Kevin!” or “Fold in the cheese, David” can immediately bring a detailed image to your mind… and a smile to your face.    Such is the case with beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara,  who passed away on January 30, and to whom we pay tribute in this podcast.    What young comedian (who would go on to become famous) helped Catherine get her start at Second City? How did renowned director Tim Burton play matchmaker for Catherine on the “Beetlejuice” set? What was the actress’s breakout Hollywood role, and what title did it earn her? How did Catherine create the quirky but lovable character Moira Rose, and what role did Catherine say she would most like to be remembered for?    We discuss all this and more.    Thank you to Ron for his top-of-the-episode shout-out!    How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #OCanada #CatherineOHara, #SchittsCreek, #MoiraRose, #HomeAlone, and #Beetlejuice #ComedyLegend, #FoldInTheCheese, #SCTV, #Icon #ScandalWaterPodcast

    39 min

  3. MAR 31 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    A Monster of a Hit: “The Monster Mash” (1962)

    “Monster Mash” was first released in 1962, yet it has hit the Billboard charts as recently as 2023 and been covered by artists that range from Alice Cooper and the Beach Boys, to Kidz Bop. In this fun minisode we discuss a true monster of a Halloween hit…the classic “Monster Mash!” What craze sparked the idea for “Monster Mash”? How did Bobby “Boris” Pickett and bandmate Lenny Capizzi write and record the song in roughly one hour? Why was “Monster Mash” banned in the UK for over a decade? And what does Bobby Pickett believe to be the reason behind the song’s enduring success? We discuss all this and more!

    14 min

  4. MAR 24

    Something That’s Green… Audrey II and “Little Shop of Horrors”

    It was 44 years ago that a theater audience first heard mild-mannered Seymour and his bombshell crush, Audrey, belt out “Suddenly Seymour”  while a bloodthirsty plant lurked in the background.  Yet today, that same show– “Little Shop of Horrors”– is currently in its 6th year of a highly successful Off-Broadway revival. And if you have an appetite for fun, we’re here to feed it with this entertaining podcast on the beloved cult classic! What black-and-white B movie was the inspiration behind the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”? How did “Sesame Street” puppeteer Martin Robinson design the original, ever-growing Audrey II? What behind-the-scenes stories does Frank Oz recall from directing the hit 1986 movie adaptation? And what issue with the ending nearly derailed the film? We discuss all this and more, so just “leaf” it to us!  Many thanks to Rich for his top-of-the-episode shout-out!    How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #LittleShopofHorrors #Audrey2 #FeedMeSeymour #Broadway #HowardAshman #AlanMenken #FrankOz #Puppetry #Trolls #Trollhunter #Norway #NorwegianFolklore #AsbjornsenandMoe #TheBrothersGrimm #Dracula #BramStoker #Vampire #History #Literature #Writer #MoreMonsterMadness #KingKong #MonsterVerse #GoldenAgeofHollywood #Film #Movies #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

    43 min

  5. MAR 17

    Trolls: The Lore, the Tropes, and the Cult Classic “Trollhunter”

    Trolls stink… literally. 😉   But as we see in the 2010 cult classic “Trollhunter,” trolls also make powerful antagonists, with their massive size, brute strength, ability to smell the blood of a Christian man, and tendency to turn to stone in the sunlight. What else do they make? A fascinating subject for this week’s podcast!   How did Asbjornsen and Moe– the Norwegian equivalent of the Brothers Grimm–contribute to troll lore? What are some of the most famous works about trolls from Norwegian culture? Where have the dim-witted brutes appeared in recent books and movies, and what are some of the most common troll tropes?   We discuss all this and more in this beast of a podcast!  Music Credit:  Hall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeod  •  Edvard Grieg | http://incompetech.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #Trolls #Trollhunter #Norway #NorwegianFolklore #AsbjornsenandMoe #TheBrothersGrimm #Dracula #BramStoker #Vampire #History #Literature #Writer #MoreMonsterMadness #KingKong #MonsterVerse #GoldenAgeofHollywood #Film #Movies #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

    43 min

  6. MAR 10

    Making It COUNT… The story behind Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”

    Bram Stoker likely had no idea when he created the infamous Count Dracula that his monster would not only help solidify the archetype of a vampire, but also one day be named the most portrayed literary character in film by the Guinness Book of World Records. In this fascinating podcast, we discuss the creation of “Dracula” and the circumstances that led to its wild success… unfortunately, years after Bram Stoker’s passing.  What famous literary work about vampires pre-dates “Dracula”? Why did Bram Stoker say his horror story touches on both mystery and fact? What evidence points to Vlad the Impaler as a source of inspiration for the character Count Dracula? And how did a copyright battle with the makers of “Nosferatu” lead to a stage and film version of “Dracula”?  You’re going to dig this episode… you can stake your life on it! 😉   Thank you to Lizzie for her top-of-the-episode shout-out!  How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #Dracula #BramStoker #Vampire #History #Literature #Theatre #Writer #VladtheImpaler #Nosferatu #MoreMonsterMadness #KingKong #MonsterVerse #GoldenAgeofHollywood #Film #Movies #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

    54 min

  7. MAR 3

    King Kong: Origins

    The 1933 classic “King Kong” has been referred to as not only a terrifying monster movie, but also an epic fairy tale, tragic love story, and landmark piece of cinema.    In fact, this groundbreaking film actually originated the legendary character of King Kong, now part of the MonsterVerse… and it’s the focus of this week’s fun podcast!   What role did a Komodo dragon play in inspiring the story concept for “King Kong”? Why has Fay Wray been called the very first Scream Queen? Just how did Willis O’Brien and his team bring King Kong to life, in what has been described as “a towering achievement of ingenuity and early effects mastery”? And what is the mystery behind the lost spider pit sequence?   We discuss all this and more in this monster of an episode!    How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #KingKong #FayWray #MoreMonsterMadness #MonsterVerse #ScreamQueen #GoldenAgeofHollywood #Film #Movies #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

    50 min

  8. FEB 24 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    We Hit the Road With “The Lincoln Lawyer"

    “L.A.’s Hottest Defense Attorney Just Found a New Gear…” That’s a tagline for the hit Netflix TV series “The Lincoln Lawyer,” which released its much-anticipated season 4 earlier this month. The show centers around Mickey Haller, a suave and unconventional, but very effective criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who often works from the back of his Lincoln Town Car. In this fun minisode we discuss the origins of the TV series, how the show compares to the book series on which it is based (written by Michael Connelly), the cast, and our own impressions as viewers. *Minisodes are bonus content available to Scandal Water supporters on Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee. So simply become a member through Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon if you’d like to access not only this minisode, but also the entire back catalogue! You can find the links to both sites at ScandalWaterPodcast.com. #OrderintheCourt #JuryDuty #Courtroom #TheLincolnLawyer #ToKillaMockingbird #JohnGrisham #AFewGoodMen #Film #Movies #Podcast #February

    19 min
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Peculiar Stories from the Stage, Screen, and Everything In Between

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  • Creator
    Scandal Water Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    252
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Scandal Water
  • Provider
    Scandal Water Podcast LLC

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