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Ep. 24 - Brandon Lee Jul 24, 2023

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On March 31, 1993, Brandon Lee -- the son of iconic martial artist Bruce Lee -- was fatally shot while filming a scene for his upcoming gothic superhero movie The Crow. Nearly 30 years later, another gun-related tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie Rust served as a stark reminder that ensuring safety on sets remains a pressing issue for the film industry to this day. But can it be solved?

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 23 - Anthony Bourdain Jul 17, 2023

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On June 8, 2018, Anthony Bourdain - "the original rockstar of the culinary world" who revolutionized food literature and television - died by suicide in a hotel room in an idyllic village in eastern France. Bourdain's cool authenticity and quiet intelligence had for two decades ingratiated him with audiences, but also masked deep-seated insecurities and depression that, on one fateful night, rushed forward with heartbreaking results.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 22 - Philip Seymour Hoffman Jul 10, 2023

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On February 2, 2014, Philip Seymour Hoffman -- the actor frequently labeled the most talented of his generation -- was found dead in his apartment with a syringe still hanging out of his arm and dozens of heroin baggies scattered throughout the place. Although he left behind an onscreen legacy that's unlikely to be equaled, Hoffman's sudden passing also left a gaping hole in movies that may never be filled.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 21 - Prince Jul 03, 2023

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On April 21, 2016, Prince Rogers Nelson, just 57 years old, died from an overdose of fentanyl-laced pain killers in the elevator of his Minneapolis home. And though the ensuing investigation revealed the extent of his addiction, it did nothing to tarnish his legacy as one of the most gifted and admired people in the history of music.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 20 - Natasha Richardson Jun 26, 2023

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On March 18, 2009, Natasha Richardson -- the talented star perhaps best known for her role as Lindsay Lohan's mother in The Parent Trap -- died after suffering what seemed like a minor injury at a ski resort in Canada. Her unexpected passing shocked the Hollywood community and forever changed the lives of her friends and family, but it's become an important cautionary tale that has probably ended up saving countless lives.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 19 - Pat Tillman Jun 19, 2023

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On April 22, 2004, former NFL star Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in a remote canyon in eastern Afghanistan. Over the next few weeks, a small but powerful group of people within the United States chain-of-command hatched a plan to cover-up how Tillman died. And though the truth eventually emerged, the damage was done: to the military for engaging in the cover up, to Tillman’s family who had been lied to repeatedly, and to the legacy of Pat Tillman, one of the most complicated heroes of the modern age.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 18 - Dale Earnhardt Jun 12, 2023

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On February 18, 2001, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt suffered a fatal injury after he crashed his trademark No. 3 Chevy during the final lap of the Daytona 500. His death not only shocked his family, friends, and legions of fans but also changed the sport of stock car racing forever.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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Special Episode: The Iron Sheik Jun 07, 2023

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On June 7, 2023, The Iron Sheik -- perhaps the most famous villain in the history of professional wrestling -- passed away at the age of 81. A true legend in the ring and the chief adversary of Hulk Hogan in the 80s, he played an instrumental role in transforming the sport from a local novelty led by traveling entertainers into a full-blown global phenomenon.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman

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Ep. 17 - SNL Part 3/3: John Belushi Jun 05, 2023

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On March 5, 1982, John Belushi – just 33 years old and widely considered one of the great comedic geniuses of all time – died of an overdose of cocaine and heroin. Much of the chatter following Belushi’s death centered upon his addictions and the sordid life he often lived, but his legacy remains the timeless characters he created and his fearless comedic style that has inspired generations of boundary-pushing comics.

Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Derek Kaufman

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Ep. 16 - SNL Part 2/3: Phil Hartman May 29, 2023

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On May 28, 1998, Phil Hartman – star of Saturday Night Live and voice of countless characters on The Simpsons – was shot and killed in bed by his wife in the middle of the night. But the murder turned out to be only a prelude to one of the most shocking tragedies ever to rock Hollywood, leaving fans to mourn the death of a comedy icon while family and friends struggled to make sense of it all.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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