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“You can’t handle the truth…”   If you’re a fan of  the 1992 classic “A Few Good Men”-- a film is widely considered to be one of the top 10 courtroom dramas in American film history– this episode is for you!   What mystery surrounds a Marine involved in the real-life incident that inspired “A Few Good Men”? How did Aaron Sorkin’s sister (and cocktail napkins) help him create the story? Why did a TV exec question Demi Moore’s casting? And what have Jack Nicholson’s castmates said about their experience working with the legendary actor?   We discuss all this and more, including a brief tribute to director Rob Reiner.    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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #OrderintheCourt #JuryDuty #Courtroom #AFewGoodMen #AaronSorkin #RobReiner #TomCruise #JackNicholson #DemiMoore #KevinPollack #KevinBacon #Film #Movies #Podcast #February

”The tribe has spoken…” It was in May of 2000 that the reality TV series “Survivor” first aired, becoming an immediate hit with its compelling combination of survival situations and psychological drama. In this fun minisode, we celebrate 50 seasons of “Survivor,” discussing how the show originated, some behind-the-scenes facts, and what the 50th season has in store. So if you’re looking to form an alliance with Scandal Water Podcast, simply become a member of Patreon.com/scandalwaterpodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod! Doing so will not only support the show, but also give you access to this minisode PLUS all our other bonus content!

In September of 1943, bombardier Louis Zamperini and his friend Phil, the pilot of their crashed B-24 plane, finally reached land after being stranded on the ocean for 47 days.   Louie had no idea the two had landed in Japanese territory, at a location nicknamed “Execution Island,” and that his situation was about to get much worse…   In this fascinating podcast we tell the story of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini, who survived  a plane crash and 47 days in a life raft, only to face 2 years in Japanese POW camps and a sadistic guard nicknamed “The Bird.”   You won’t want to miss this inspiring story, detailed in the bestselling 2010 book “Unbroken” and the 2014 film by the same title.    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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content!  #SurvivorStories #ScandalWaterPodcast #LouisZamperini #Unbroken  #PlaneCrash #WorldWarII #Olympics #POW #Survivors

“I hadn’t left the plane… the plane had left me.”   This is the situation that 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke faced on December 24, 1971. Hit by lightning, the plane in which Juliane and her mother were traveling had broken up, and the teen– who was still strapped into her bench seat– found herself free-falling to the earth from the height of approximately 2 miles.    Miraculously, Juliane survived, only to realize that she was alone in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, injured, nearly blind due to broken capillaries and her lost glasses, and wearing only a torn minidress and a single sandal.    Be sure to join us for the fascinating story of how Juliane Koepcke survived not only a plane crash, but also 11 days alone in the Amazon jungle.   Thank you to Aletta for her shout-out at the top of the episode! Be sure to check out the podcast Scamanda, available everywhere podcasts are found, along with the docuseries of the same name, exclusively on Hulu. Our coverage of the case is in Episodes 198, 199, 205, and 206! (September & November 2025).    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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #SurvivorStories #ScandalWaterPodcast #JulianeKoepcke #PlaneCrash #AmazonRainforest #Scamanda #Survivors

”To infinity and beyond!” It’s been 30 years since Pixar released “Toy Story,” breaking ground with its use of computer-generated animation, and breaking our hearts with the sweet tale of Woody, a toy who fears being replaced by the newer, flashier Buzz Lightyear. In this nostalgic minisode we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved movie by sharing the backstory of “Toy Story,” some behind-the-scenes information, and a few of our own memories. We hope you’ll join us. *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.

“Kevinnnn!”   If that simple quote immediately floods you with feelings of nostalgia, the holiday spirit, and memories of an 8-year-old boy outwitting the bumbling Wet Bandits, this episode is for you!   The Christmas classic “Home Alone”  turns 35 this year, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this fun podcast.   How did John Hughes come up with the idea for “Home Alone”? What unpleasant experience with a popular actor led Chris Columbus to his role as director? How was the town of Winnetka transformed into the film’s setting, and what memories have been shared by the daughter who lived in the famous McCallister home? How did Daniel Stern almost lose his role as the dimwitted Marv? And what are a few of Macauley Culkins’ recollections from filming?    We discuss all this and more! So join the fun… and keep the change, ya filthy animal!   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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #homealone #christmas #macaulayculkin #merrychristmas  #homealonemovie #kevinmccallister #love #christmasmovies #december #chriscolumbus #johnhughes #joepesci #danielstern #catherineohara #johnheard #johncandy #homedecor #kevin #home #christmasgifts #movie #christmastime #chicago #movies #holidayanniversaries 

Looking for your own small-town, Hallmark Christmas experience? Look no further than historic Frankfort, Kentucky’s state capital!   That’s where Candy and Ashley headed for an impromptu field trip last month, and they share their adventures in this fun episode.    The visit started with a delicious lunch at the 50s-themed Main Street Diner and a word from co-owner Megan Allan. Then after a little guidance from Suzy Hosley, Executive Director for Downtown Frankfort, Inc., Ashley and Candy headed to Poor Richard’s Books, a charming independent bookstore. There, owner Liz Bernoskiei spoke briefly about the history of the business and the building in which it resides, as well as her role in helping to establish Frankfort’s popular Candlelight Weekend. After a stop at the Capital City Museum, where staff members Roger Barlow and Eva Napier offered some insights about the subject of this year’s exclusive Christmas ornament, the Lovely Miss Elizabeth, Candy and Ashley concluded their visit with a tour of the Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory. On top of the bourbon balls, the two hosts were given an additional treat– the opportunity to speak with Charles Booe himself, business owner and grandson of co-founder Ruth Booe!   This episode will not only put you in a holiday mood, it will also give you ideas for your next day trip!  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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content!  #ChristmasattheCapital #VisitFrankfortKY #MainStreetDiner #PoorRichardsBooks #CapitalCityMuseum #RebeccaRuthCandyFactory #Kentucky #Tourism #Christmas #FieldTrip

Good grief! It’s hard to believe it’s been 60 years since “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired.    Yet the story of a round-headed young boy disheartened by the commercialization of Christmas remains a beloved holiday classic to this day.    How did the Coke vs. Pepsi advertising wars help prompt “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? What challenges did the team face in translating Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” from comic strip to animated film for the first time? In what ways did this Christmas special differ from the typical TV shows of the 1960s? And why did the TV execs– and even some of the production team– fear “A Charlie Brown Christmas” would flop? We discuss all this and more!   If picturing Linus’s monologue and Charlie Brown with his humble tree still adds a little meaning to YOUR Christmas, this is the episode for you!    Thank you to Sara Taylor 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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #charliebrownchristmas #charliebrown #snoopy #christmas #peanuts #peanutsgang #charliebrownchristmastree #woodstock #snoopychristmas #merrychristmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #snoopydog #acharliebrownchristmas #vinceguaraldi #peanutsmovie #charliebrowntree #snoopylove #linus #snoopyshirt #snoopyforever #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast #holidayanniversaries #December

Famous for their ‘eye-high’ kicks, the Rockettes have performed in every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1957, and more than 72 million people have attended their annual Christmas Spectacular that first debuted in 1933.   As if that weren’t impressive enough, this year the iconic precision dance troupe also celebrates its 100th anniversary!   How did the group evolve from the 1925 “Missouri Rockets,” whose primary purpose was performing before and after movies, to today’s world-renowned dance company? What does it take to become a Rockette? How does math play a role in the complicated process of choreographing their routines? What are some highlights from the troupe’s history? And how DO they pull off some of those moves, like the famous toy soldier fall?  We discuss all this and more!   Be sure to join us as we celebrate the Radio City Rockettes’ 100-year legacy of talent, dedication, and sisterhood.    Thank you to Grace McKeel 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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #rockettes #christmas #nyc #newyork #christmasspectacular #newyorkcity #therockettes #rockefellercenter #christmasinnewyork #radiocitymusichall #newyorkchristmas #christmasnewyork #empirestatebuilding #timessquare #winterinnyc #holidayanniversaries #ScandalWaterPodcast #December

“Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” is the shocking true-crime documentary that quickly earned a spot on Netflix’s global Top 10 list when released a few months ago… and it’s also the subject of this intriguing minisode. Join Candy and Ashley as they share their own thoughts about this case involving two teens relentlessly harassed by a cyberbully, as well as interesting behind-the-scenes details. This is one call you’ll want to answer! 😉 *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.

Note: Due to mature content, this episode is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. At 3 am on March 23, 2015, a sleeping couple was awakened by a blinding white light, red laser dots moving across their bodies, and a voice that instructed the woman, Denise, to tie her boyfriend’s hands behind his back with zip ties.    And that was just the beginning of the couple’s horrific ordeal, which was detailed in the highly-rated Netflix docuseries “American Nightmare” as well as several news programs.    In this fascinating podcast we tell the story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who found that after surviving a home invasion and kidnapping/ransom plot, they then had to survive a police investigation and the media… Thank you to member Laura for her ongoing support of Scandal Water via BuyMeaCoffee.com!    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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #americannightmare #netflix #truecrime #DeniseHuskins #AaronQuinn #gaslighting #kidnapping #California #SecondSip #ScandalWaterPodcast #TuesdayTea #Podcast 

If you’re familiar with “Scamanda,” you know the real heroes of the story: Lisa Berry, the brave whistleblower who shared her belief that former neighbor Amanda C. Riley was faking cancer; Nancy Moscatiello, the journalist who doggedly pursued the investigation despite the lawsuit filed against her; and Aletta, the long-suffering ex-wife of Amanda’s husband, who was subjected to character assassination and a bitter custody battle. And in this compelling group interview, we have the privilege of speaking to all 3 amazing women! How are Aletta and her daughters, Jaymie and Jessa, doing today? What happened after Lisa’s famous “I thought you were dying” confrontation with Amanda? Was Cory aware of the scam, in their opinions? What were a few behind-the-scenes details that did not come out in the podcast or docuseries? And who exactly was Ruby Begonia?  We discuss all this and more!  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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #Scamanda #Scam #SecondSip #NancyMoscatiello #AmandaCRiley #HodgkinsLymphoma #Podcaster #Interview #Podcast #HuluDocumentary #Season5 #ScandalWaterPodcast

Amanda C. Riley– better known as “Scamanda”–is the woman who faked terminal cancer for 9 years, swindling countless kind-hearted supporters out of money and services.  Nancy Moscatiello is the TV producer and journalist whose dogged investigation ultimately led to Amanda’s arrest and conviction.  And Nancy tells us all about it in this fascinating interview! What circumstances led Nancy to create the hit podcast “Scamanda”? How did Nancy come into contact with Cory’s mother, and what did she learn from those communications? What were some behind-the-scenes details that did not emerge in the podcast or docuseries? And what has Nancy discovered about Amanda’s activities in prison? We discuss all this and more with “Scamanda” creator and TV producer Nancy Moscatiello.  Thank you to Samantha 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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #Scamanda #Scam #SecondSip #NancyMoscatiello #LisaBerry #Aletta #AmandaCRiley #HodgkinsLymphoma #Podcaster #Interview #Podcast #HuluDocumentary #Season5 #ScandalWaterPodcast

It’s 3 am. The room is pitch black, the silence deafening. You should be sound asleep, but instead your mind is churning, imagining a terrifying figure moving through the darkness. And it’s all because you watched that silly show… Sound familiar? It does to Candy and Ashley! Which is why they decided to dedicate this fun minisode to the entertainment stories or events that have scared them silly over the years! What haunted house experience will be forever etched in Candy’s memory? Which picture book read to her 4th grade class is still the stuff of nightmares for Ashley? What book had Candy sleeping with the lights on in her WKU dorm? And which Halloween superstition is personal to Ashley? No tricks, only treats with this light-hearted minisode!

Hey, you guys! In honor of its 40th anniversary, we’re revisiting the beloved 80s adventure classic “The Goonies!”   What experience from Steven Spielberg’s own life inspired the idea for “The Goonies? Where are the cast members now? What elaborate prank did Steven Spielberg and the child actors play on director Chris Columbus? And how do the original cast members feel about the rumored sequel? We discuss all this and more!   If the phrase “Goonies never say die!” still brings a lump to your throat, this podcast is for you.    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 [email protected]. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #goonies #thegoonies #gooniesneversaydie #s #chunk #seanastin #stevenspielberg #coreyfeldman #richarddonner #joshbrolin #jeffcohen #marthaplimpton #kerrigreen #data #kehuyquan #johnmatuszak #mouth #mikeywalsh #robertdavi #andy #anneramsey #chriscolumbus #sloth #thisisourtime #thingsthatgobump #october #podcast #film #movie