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Special Episode: Jimmy Buffett Sep 06, 2023

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On September 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett -- the singer/songwriter behind the signature laid-back anthem, "Margaritaville" -- passed away at the age of 76 at his home in Long Island after a lengthy battle with a rare form of skin cancer. Although best known for spreading vacation vibes in his trop rock classics, Buffett was a tireless businessman who touched nearly every aspect of the entertainment world, as well as a devoted philanthropist who left a lasting mark on the world.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 31 - The Glee Curse Part 3/3: Mark Salling Sep 04, 2023

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On January 30, 2018, Mark Salling -- best known for playing Noah "Puck" Puckerman on Fox's hit show Glee -- took his own life less than two months before he was scheduled to be sentenced for possession of child pornography. Unlike the tragedies that befell his co-stars, the upsetting nature of Salling's crimes have nearly completely obscured the once-promising legacy he left behind.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 30 - The Glee Curse Part 2/3: Naya Rivera Aug 28, 2023

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On July 8, Naya Rivera - the triple-threat talent who shot to fame playing Santana Lopez on Glee - vanished during a boating excursion with her young son. An intense five-day search confirmed she had drowned under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery. But Naya left a legacy as an exceptional talent and an enduring LGBTQ+ icon.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 29 - The Glee Curse Part 1/3: Cory Monteith Aug 21, 2023

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On July 13, 2013, Cory Monteith -- one of the breakout stars of Fox's Glee -- was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room, the victim of an accidental overdose just a few months after a stint in rehab. His sudden passing forever changed the trajectory of the feel-good singing show, but the young actor's tragically brief life left an indelible mark in Hollywood.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 28 - Whitney Houston Aug 14, 2023

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On February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston - whose iconic voice forged many of the most indelible moments in music history – drowned in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room. Though battles with addiction and a turbulent marriage to Bobby Brown derailed her career, her legacy remains that of an unparalleled vocal talent and extraordinary performer.

Host: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 27 - Barbie Creator Ruth Handler Aug 10, 2023

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On April 27, 2002, Ruth Handler -- the creator of the original Barbie doll that transformed the toy industry and has become a cultural icon without equal -- passed away at the age of 85 from surgical complications to treat her colon cancer. With the unprecedented success of the Barbie movie, it's clear that Handler's creation from 1959 continues to resonate well into the 21st century. But can the values underpinning an impossibly thin and busty doll created more than 60 years ago be reconciled with our modern sensibilities or will it ultimately be discarded into the dustbin of history?

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 26 - Patrick Swayze Aug 07, 2023

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On September 14, 2009, Patrick Swayze -- the iconic leading man from such classics as Dirty Dancing and Ghost -- passed away after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. As the world mourned his death, shocking details emerged about the final months of his life that painted a tragic picture of one of Hollywood's most unique talents.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Special Episode: Paul Reubens Jul 31, 2023

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On July 30, 2023, Paul Reubens – best known for his groundbreaking portrayal of Pee-wee Herman – died at age 70 after a six-year battle with cancer. Reubens redefined children's movies and television in the 1980’s through his absurdist style of storytelling and humor. And though his career would ultimately be derailed by scandal, he remained universally admired by those who knew him well for his talent, his kindness, and his gentility.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Matt Weiss

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Ep. 25 - Anna Nicole Smith Jul 31, 2023

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On February 8, 2007, Anna Nicole Smith -- the vivacious former Playboy model and reality-television personality -- died at the age of 39 in a hotel room in Hollywood, Florida from a toxic brew of drugs in her system. During her life, Smith redefined beauty standards and achieved a level of fame that far exceeded her modest beginnings in a small Texan town, but her success was marred by a storm of controversy over her brief marriage to an elderly oil tycoon and a litany of personal tragedies and hardships.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Special Episode: Sinéad O'Connor Jul 26, 2023

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On July 26, 2023, Sinead O'Connor -- the iconoclastic Irish singer most known for the smash hit "Nothing Compares 2 U" and ripping up a photo of the Pope on Saturday Night Live -- died at the age of 56. Although she struggled with mental health issues and personal tragedies for much of her life, O'Connor will be remembered as one of the most talented, uncompromising, and fearless protest artists of the late 20th century.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Eric Colley

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