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Frightmares

Austin and Gabby

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Greetings, horror fans! Welcome to Frightmares Podcast, where our team of cinephiles dive deep into the world of horror films. Each week, we discuss a different scary movie and decide if it’s worthy of being labeled a certified slap. Join Austin and his rotating cast of co-hosts—including his wife Gabby, friend Cory, Michael from the Shame List Picture Show, and Jon of Little Hops of Horror—as they explore the latest and greatest in horror cinema. If you enjoy the show, please rate/review an ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Frank and Dan's off-the-cuff conversations focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism. Episodes include a rundown of six news stories from the prior week, and the show occasionally features interviews with writers, thinkers, and leaders in the atheist community. As former Mormons, the hosts provide insight into the often misunderstood religious minority.
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Introducing the All Def SquADD Cast show “Versus". It’s a podcast with the OG All Def SquADD! Each week, the SquADD will debate topics and vote at the end to see what wins. Versus airs every Monday and you can download and listen wherever podcasts are found.
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For Colored Nerds

Brittany Luse, Eric Eddings, and Stitcher

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Each week, BFFs and cultural critics Brittany and Eric deconstruct the nerdier side of pop culture. Joined by a rotating cast of artists, thinkers, and innovators, For Colored Nerds peels back the layers of Black culture we rarely discuss in mixed company.
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Jeffrey Epstein was a multi millionaire who had political and business ties to some of the most rich and powerful people in the world. From businessmen to politicians at the highest levels, Epstein broke bread with them all. Yet for years the Legacy media and the rest of high society looked the other way and ignored his behavior as multiple women came forward with allegations of abuse. Even after he was convicted and subsequently received a sweetheart deal those same so called elites welcome ...
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A group of dangerously codependent British misfits gather around a microphone, sip cocktails, and seek a glorious demise in a Dungeons & Dragons themed actual play comedy podcast. ​ With a cast that includes a failed Crocoborn sorcerer, turned children’s party entertainer, a dirty old human priest, on the brink of the afterlife, a retired half-orc police officer, a sassy blue Tiefling, surrounded by bees and a retired Gnome archer with PTSD. So, if you like your plot lines thin and crispy, a ...
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Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico was a sprawling 10,000-acre compound in Santa Fe County that became one of the most infamous properties linked to his alleged sex-trafficking network. A portion of the land—roughly 1,200 acres—was not privately owned but leased from the New Mexico State Land Office through Epstein’s shell company, Cypress…
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In the now-concluded civil case Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., the USVI sought a partial summary judgment before the case was settled, arguing that the evidence overwhelmingly showed JPMorgan knowingly facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. The filing claimed that internal emails, compliance reports…
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In the now-concluded civil case Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., the USVI sought a partial summary judgment before the case was settled, arguing that the evidence overwhelmingly showed JPMorgan knowingly facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. The filing claimed that internal emails, compliance reports…
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In the now-concluded civil case Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., the USVI sought a partial summary judgment before the case was settled, arguing that the evidence overwhelmingly showed JPMorgan knowingly facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. The filing claimed that internal emails, compliance reports…
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Mark Epstein, the younger brother of Jeffrey Epstein, reacted to the large-scale release of court documents with pointed skepticism. He argued that the so-called transparency amounted to little more than a controlled spectacle. In his view, the bulk release—thousands of pages, many of them repetitive or heavily redacted—ensured the public would be …
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After Jeffrey Epstein’s death in 2019, the official ruling from the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office was that he died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell. However, that conclusion came under intense scrutiny when Dr. Michael Baden, a well-known forensic pathologist hired by Epstein’s brother, publicly suggested that the injuries were more …
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Ghislaine Maxwell has long been described as a master manipulator, someone who used her social status, charm, and connections to gain the trust of young women and to insulate Jeffrey Epstein from suspicion. As the daughter of publishing tycoon Robert Maxwell, she was raised in wealth and influence, which she later leveraged to move seamlessly withi…
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Vicky Ward is a British-born journalist and author who became an early reporter on Jeffrey Epstein’s world of power and privilege. In 2003, while working for Vanity Fair, she was assigned a profile on Epstein that initially included accounts from two sisters alleging he had sexually abused them. However, those allegations were ultimately removed fr…
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In their impact statement to the court, Cassaundra “Cassie” Ventura and her parents described the profound emotional toll that the alleged abuse had on Cassie’s life. They portrayed her as having lived under constant fear and pressure, feeling “trapped” in the relationship, and suffering from long-lasting trauma, anxiety, and emotional harm. They e…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison—just over four years—for violating the Mann Act, a century-old law prohibiting the transportation of individuals across state lines for prostitution or immoral purposes. The charges stemmed from multiple incidents where prosecutors alleged Combs used his private jets and security teams…
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Ann Coulter has repeatedly gone after Donald Trump for what she calls his “swamp-like” silence on the Jeffrey Epstein files. In an interview with The Spectator, she gave Trump a “9 out of 10” for his presidency but docked him a point for refusing to release the Epstein records—implying that he may be shielding wealthy donors or allies. She argued t…
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Jeffrey Epstein was a steady political donor for years, spreading money across both parties while cultivating influence. From 1989 to 2003, he gave more than $139,000 to Democrats and over $18,000 to Republicans, often in relatively small increments that added up over time. His contributions included donations to figures like Chuck Schumer in the 1…
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Leon Black, billionaire cofounder of Apollo Global Management, was for years a heavyweight political donor, spreading money to both Democrats and Republicans. In 2016 alone, he poured in more than $590,000 across campaigns and committees, with large sums going to both parties’ super PACs—$250,000 to the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC and $1…
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Les Wexner, billionaire founder of L Brands and longtime Epstein associate, has poured significant money into Republican politics over the years. He was a high-profile donor in the 2012 presidential race, hosting fundraisers for Mitt Romney and giving $250,000 to the pro-Romney “Restore Our Future” super PAC. In 2015, he chipped in another $500,000…
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The rumor mill has churned out one of its juiciest royal tidbits: that King Charles once gave Prince Andrew such a scathing rebuke that the disgraced duke actually cried. Supposedly, Charles told him—point blank—that he would never be allowed back into royal life, and Andrew, who still harbored fantasies of a comeback, was so “utterly bereft” he br…
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The Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA) was meant to guarantee Epstein’s survivors a voice in the legal process, but in practice their rights were ignored during the 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement between Epstein’s legal team and federal prosecutors in Florida. Survivors were never told about the deal in advance, even though the CVRA required tha…
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The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) seeking access to sealed records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s death, arguing that the public has a right to know what happened inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the lead-up to his demise. The lawsuit specifically demanded internal documents, surveillance logs, and o…
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Jeffrey Epstein was protected by many, many different people throughout his life. From politicians to law enforcement, it seems that no matter where the dice landed for Epstein, he never crapped out. One of the offices that should have been all over Epstein and his behavior is the New York State Prosecutors office that was led by Cy Vance. Yet Epst…
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In the UK, allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell centered on claims that they trafficked and exploited young women on British soil, further expanding the scope of their international abuse network. Virginia Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to London in 2001, where she was photographed with Prince Andrew at Maxwell’s Belgravia …
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Vicky Ward has also spoken about how her reporting on Jeffrey Epstein was later pitched to The New Yorker, but the magazine ultimately declined to pursue the story in depth. Ward has suggested that despite the seriousness of the allegations she uncovered, the piece never gained traction within that outlet, reflecting the same pattern she faced at V…
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In his four-page letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Sean “Diddy” Combs expressed deep remorse and accepted full responsibility for the pain he caused others, especially his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another former partner. He admitted that his past behavior was rooted in selfishness, drugs, and excess, and directly confronted the violence cau…
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October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein’s ties to the …
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At today’s sentencing hearing, prosecutors will be pushing for a much longer prison term, pointing to the seriousness of the charges, the harm done, and the wider pattern of behavior they say was laid out at trial. The defense, meanwhile, will argue for a shorter sentence, framing Diddy’s time already served, his public fall from grace, and efforts…
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The PROMIS software scandal and the Jeffrey Epstein case, while separated by decades and context, share strikingly similar hallmarks. PROMIS began as a prosecutorial tool but was allegedly modified by intelligence services like Mossad to include backdoors, enabling covert surveillance when installed in foreign governments and financial institutions…
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The PROMIS software scandal and the Jeffrey Epstein case, while separated by decades and context, share strikingly similar hallmarks. PROMIS began as a prosecutorial tool but was allegedly modified by intelligence services like Mossad to include backdoors, enabling covert surveillance when installed in foreign governments and financial institutions…
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Greetings horror fans and welcome back to The History Of Horror which is the theme for 2025 where the crew reviews one movie a year from the last five decades. Join your hosts Austin and John as they talk about Evil Dead. The conversation starts off with a brief intro, followed up by the Jason pick for the week and then some Oscar winners for 2013.…
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The release of the 2006 Florida grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s first arrest had a very specific date: July 1, 2024. That date was not chosen at random — it was the exact day that Florida’s new law, HB 117, went into effect. This law created the first-ever pathway to unseal grand jury materials in cases involving sexual offenses with m…
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The effort to unseal the 2006 Florida state grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s first arrest moved slowly but eventually inched closer to the finish line after years of stalled petitions. A turning point came in 2023 when an appellate court in CA Florida Holdings LLC v. Aronberg ruled that lower courts did have discretion to release grand …
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For years, the transcripts and evidence from the 2006 Palm Beach County grand jury — convened to investigate Epstein’s alleged sexual exploitation of minors — remained sealed under Florida’s strict grand jury secrecy rules. Media organizations (notably the Palm Beach Post) and public interest groups repeatedly sought access, arguing that the public…
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A provocative billboard in New York criticized Prince Andrew by mocking his alleged involvement in the Epstein scandal. The billboard, erected by a Manhattan storage company, used a tongue-in-cheek approach to highlight the sex abuse allegations and the multimillion-dollar settlement he reached with Virginia Giuffre. Its message forced the public a…
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The story begins with a shadowy figure using the alias “Patrick Kessler,” who contacted high-profile lawyers claiming he had access to an encrypted archive of Epstein’s surveillance footage — including videos allegedly implicating powerful individuals. Kessler persuaded respected attorneys like David Boies and John Pottinger to engage with him, pro…
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Oklahoma’s “Trump Bibles” have landed in public schools (special editions stuffed with the Constitution and other patriotic texts), but they're conspicuously lacking the amendments that abolished slavery, secured women’s suffrage, and guaranteed civil rights. Frank and Dan unpack the scandal and what it means for education and politics. Plus: the “…
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Mark John Dougan, a former Palm Beach County deputy sheriff who later fled to Russia, has claimed that Jeffrey Epstein’s homes were heavily wired with cameras and that “thousands” of tapes existed documenting sexual encounters with wealthy and powerful figures. He has argued that law enforcement deliberately overlooked or failed to secure this evid…
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Critics argue that the Epstein–Maxwell–Prince Andrew saga showcased the two-tier justice system in stark relief. Epstein’s infamous 2008 Florida plea deal, which let him plead guilty to lesser state charges and avoid sweeping federal prosecution, has been described as the clearest example of justice bending for the powerful. Critics note that any o…
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The official narrative states that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in August 2019, with the New York City Medical Examiner citing hanging as the cause of death. Authorities pointed to Epstein’s earlier suicide attempt, his looming trial, and his isolation as supporting factors. Surveillance footage, though partially compromised, showed no outsiders…
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In her interview, Elizabeth “Liz” Stein — who says she was trafficked, assaulted, and raped by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell over a three-year period — described how the recent court document releases have been deeply harmful and retraumatizing for survivors. She stressed that while many people may know broadly that survivors exist, the uns…
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The fight over Jeffrey Epstein’s unreleased government files has intensified as several new developments converge on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Mike Johnson is under fire from Democrats for delaying the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, Arizona’s newly elected Democrat, who would likely provide the 218th signature needed to force a vote on a discha…
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In 2011, Cantor Gaming stormed into Las Vegas with the swagger of Wall Street, led by Howard Lutnick at the helm of the parent company Cantor Fitzgerald and Lee Amaitis running the Nevada operation. Known for pioneering mobile sports wagering and accepting unprecedented high-limit bets—sometimes as large as $500,000—Cantor positioned itself as the …
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In 2011, Cantor Gaming stormed into Las Vegas with the swagger of Wall Street, led by Howard Lutnick at the helm of the parent company Cantor Fitzgerald and Lee Amaitis running the Nevada operation. Known for pioneering mobile sports wagering and accepting unprecedented high-limit bets—sometimes as large as $500,000—Cantor positioned itself as the …
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Alan Dershowitz has repeatedly and vehemently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, insisting that he never engaged in sexual misconduct with Virginia Giuffre or any other woman tied to Epstein’s trafficking network. He has publicly stated that he never met Giuffre, called her accusations “a complete fabrication,” and pointed to…
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The legal battle between Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Prince Andrew quickly spiraled into one of the most contentious royal scandals in modern memory. From the outset, Andrew’s legal team fought aggressively to have the case dismissed, citing Giuffre’s prior settlement with Jeffrey Epstein as grounds to shield him from liability. Giuffre’s lawyers,…
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Prince Andrew has pushed for access to the original, unaltered version of the now-famous photograph showing him with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, arguing that the image could hold the key to challenging her allegations. His legal team has questioned the authenticity of the photo for years, suggesting it may have been doctored, and Andrew has maintaine…
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Landon Johnson’s handling of the Epstein article is a textbook example of how media figures bend over backwards to protect the powerful and blur the truth. Instead of cutting through the lies and giving survivors the unvarnished respect they deserve, his framing padded the edges, wrapped Epstein’s network in vague language, and downplayed the scale…
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For years, major outlets framed Ghislaine Maxwell with euphemisms like “British socialite” or “heiress,” softening the reality of what she actually did. This language wasn’t neutral—it was protective, creating a veneer of glamour and legitimacy around a woman who was actively grooming, recruiting, and enabling the sexual abuse of minors for Jeffrey…
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Localized journalism played a pivotal role in breaking through the silence and inertia that surrounded the Epstein investigation for years. National outlets often overlooked or downplayed the story, but local reporters—particularly in Florida—kept pushing. The Miami Herald’s investigative series “Perversion of Justice” became a turning point, layin…
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Prince Andrew didn’t get slapped with the nickname “the Prince of Nonces” because of some tabloid cheap shot—it’s because his behavior and associations earned it. His relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, his documented friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and the credible allegations from Virginia Giuffre and others cemented his reputation. Instead of …
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse repeatedly voiced frustration that the administrators of his estate were dragging their feet when it came to compensating victims. Despite public promises that the estate would cooperate fully, survivors described a pattern of stonewalling—delays in processing claims, evasive responses to requests for documentat…
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The official narrative states that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in August 2019, with the New York City Medical Examiner citing hanging as the cause of death. Authorities pointed to Epstein’s earlier suicide attempt, his looming trial, and his isolation as supporting factors. Surveillance footage, though partially compromised, showed no outsiders…
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The official narrative states that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in August 2019, with the New York City Medical Examiner citing hanging as the cause of death. Authorities pointed to Epstein’s earlier suicide attempt, his looming trial, and his isolation as supporting factors. Surveillance footage, though partially compromised, showed no outsiders…
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