Best Jake Brennan | Amazon Music Podcasts (2025)

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Slick Rick: Hustle, Iconic Flow and a Menacing Tormentor 43:10

1d ago43:10

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Slick Rick has one of the most iconic voices in hip hip history. His style is completely his own, and his success owes as much to his delivery as it does to his hustle. Slick Rick worked hard to get to the top, and once he made it he was nearly cut down by drugs and violence - violence inflicted upon him by someone from his inner circle. Listen to …

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Bonus Episode: The Mount Rushmore of Guitarists 42:39

2d ago42:39

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This week in the After Party, Jake hears from you about the Mount Rushmore of Guitarists and opines on a recent performance from David Lee Roth. Next week, we're presenting part 2 of the Prince story, and Jake wants to know: Which artist best represented their times? Tell Jake at 617-906-6638, ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠, or on socials @disgracel…

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Van Halen Pt. 2: Pulling a Gun on Fred Durst, Racing Ferraris and Lambos, and Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Most Faithful Servant 43:21

4d ago43:21

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In 1985, David Lee Roth was out and Sammy Hagar was in. One of the biggest lead singer shakeups in music history led to some of the biggest sales of Van Halen's career. It also led to more drama, to Lamborghinis and Ferraris racing through the streets of Los Angeles, to military assault vehicles storming Beverly Hills, to crazed fans and loaded gun…

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Van Halen (Part 1): Bootleggers, U.S. Marshals, and Protecting Innovation at Any Cost 43:17

5d ago43:17

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On the backs of one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest innovators and one of its greatest ringmasters, Van Halen made some of the greatest music of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen chased the perfect sound while lead singer David Lee Roth chased the next party. They were also ruthless when it came to protecting the unique thing they …

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Tim Allen: Cocaine in Kalamazoo, Life in Prison, and Flipping for the Feds 42:03

5d ago42:03

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Before he was headed to infinity and beyond, Tim Allen was headed to life in prison for a low-level drug deal in Michigan. This is the story about how his first career ended in a life-changing bust, and what he had to do in order to survive and find a way out. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including discussi…

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The Notorious B.I.G. Pt. 2: A Dead Rivalry, New Inspiration and a Murder Mystery for the Ages 39:48

7d ago39:48

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In part two of the Notorious B.I.G. story we see the young star trying to deal with life after the death of his rival (and one-time friend), Tupac Shakur. We also get a glimpse into the motivation behind the making of his final album, the aptly titled, Life After Death and get deep into the mystery behind his still unsolved murder. This episode was…

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The Notorious B.I.G. Pt. 1: Dealing Crack on the Corner, Spitting Beef and Creating One of the Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time 43:45

8d ago43:45

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The Notorious B.I.G. entered adulthood as a crack dealer and left this world as one of the most famous hip-hop stars of all time. He was murdered mysteriously and before that was arrested almost too many times to count. He eventually altered the course of hip-hop with the release of his debut album, Ready To Die, an album that served as a soundtrac…

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Presenting You Must Remember This: Frank Capra 1:25:28

8d ago1:25:28

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Today we’re bringing you an incredible episode from You Must Remember This about director Frank Capra. The director of It’s a Wonderful Life, who won five Oscars in the 1930s for films that embodied the pre-World War II notion of American exceptionalism, was pushed into semi-retirement by the early 50s by changes in tastes and political priorities.…

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Bonus Episode: Gen X Actresses and Getting to Know You 45:26

9d ago45:26

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This week in the After Party, Jake reflects on Wynona Ryder and her iconic status among Gen X. Plus, Jake wants the Disgos to get in touch and tell him a little more about yourself: What are your favorite genres of music? What books and films do you like? What are your hobbies? Next week, we're presenting part 2 of the Van Halen story, and Jake wan…

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Party’s Over, from Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy 34:50

10d ago34:50

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You know on Disgraceland we bring you dark stories of musicians getting away with very bad behavior. This week, we have something special: A new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." In this six-part series, ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, tracing how whispe…

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Winona Ryder: Drowning, Designer Theft, and a Deadly Kidnapping 45:24

11d ago45:24

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Between beatnik parents, an LSD guru godfather, and an unconventional upbringing in Northern California, it’s not surprising that Winona Ryder became America’s endearing weirdo in the 1990s. Her noir starpower shined from an early age in movies like Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands, but her penchant for dark roles would lead her towar…

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Phil Hartman: Blackmail, an Attempted Presidential Assassination, and a Murder-Suicide 43:34

12d ago43:34

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Before he was deemed “the Glue” by his castmates at Saturday Night Live, Phil Hartman worked as a rock ‘n roll roadie and a graphic designer. He created album covers for the bands Poco and America, as well as the logo for Crosby, Stills & Nash. He did those things as a card-carrying member of the peace and love movement. A movement that was infamou…

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Iggy Pop: Mad Artistry, Mental Wards, and Gaping Chest Wounds 44:52

15d ago44:52

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Iggy Pop pushed rock further than anyone before him, committing to live acts of sex, sickness, and rumored suicide on stage. From his cocaine fueled bromance with David Bowie, to his search for inspiration in the voodoo rituals of Haiti, Iggy Pop never just crossed the line between art and madness. He bled all over it, and danced on the stains. Thi…

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Bonus Episode: Rock 'n' Roll Second Acts 42:26

16d ago42:26

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This week in the After Party, Jake looks at second acts in music history. Which artists went on to form successful groups whose impact matched or exceeded that of their breakthrough group? Plus, we'll hear from you on this question and more. For more great Disgraceland episodes, dive into our extensive archive, including such episodes as: Episode 9…

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Chris Cornell: Bad Trips, Crooked DEA Agents, and Four Octaves of Sheer Power 43:50

18d ago43:50

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As a teenager, Chris Cornell was traumatized by a bad PCP trip that turned him into a recluse for years. Music pulled him out of the darkness when he discovered his four-octave voice by accident – A voice he used to incredible effect as the frontman for both Soundgarden and Audioslave. But the darkness never really went away – it was there in his h…

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Robin Williams: A Manic Mind at Breakneck Speed, an Addiction to Laughter, and the Devil’s Dandruff 43:35

19d ago43:35

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Robin Williams’ manic mind moved at such a breakneck speed that cocaine had the opposite effect than it had on most other people: it slowed him down. Robin’s primary addiction, however, wasn’t cocaine. He was addicted to the dopamine rush of being on a stage, where he could let his mind run wild with free association, and be rewarded with uproariou…

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The Eagles Pt. 2: Death, a Plane Crash, and Innocence Lost at What Cost 40:39

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In the 1970s, The Eagles made taking off into the upper stratosphere of the charts look easy. Their near decade-long reign of rock afforded them hobbies like dismantling hotel rooms with chainsaws, playing chicken with private jets, and joining delirious drug dealers on high-speed Corvette rides. But after nearly a solid decade of stadium sell-outs…

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The Eagles Pt. 1: International Drug Smuggling, Endless Cocaine, and California Excess 39:50

22d ago39:50

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From games of chicken on private planes to one member surviving a private plane crash, the Eagles as a group very narrowly survived themselves. During their early days, they dosed out on Peyote and reimagined and reconfigured a new FM sound for the ages that would result in unimaginable success and excess. When their debut record was released on Ge…

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Bonus Episode: Books They Don't Want You to Read and Books We Want Them to Write 41:46

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This week in the After Party, Jake takes your calls on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and wonders why some celebrity autobiographies are so hard to find. Plus, Jake looks at which major music stars have not yet written their autobiographies and wonders if they ever will. Next week, we're bringing you a story on Chris Cornell, lead vocalist of Sound…

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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 2): Rape, Murder, and Taking Secrets to the Grave 41:49

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Mama Cass’ role as Hollywood’s hippie den mother pulled her into the orbit of troubling company during the “Summer of Love.” The former singer of The Mamas and the Papas thrived in Laurel Canyon's social circles, which included her close friend Sharon Tate and Sharon’s husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski. But Cass’ alleged involvement in some of the …

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Sharon Tate Pt 2: Rape, Drugs, and Murdering New Hollywood 41:10

26d ago41:10

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Sharon Tate’s entanglement with Charles Manson and her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, as well as her involvement in some of the long-rumored hedonistic events at her home on Cielo Drive put her at the center of a counter-narrative that explosively disrupts the supposed motive for the Manson family murders. Was Sharon Tate blissfully ignorant of…

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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 1): Dangerous Drug Dealer Boyfriends, International Arrests, and the Solo Career That Should’ve Been 40:37

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Cass Elliot, AKA "Mama Cass" from The Mamas and The Papas, broke the mold of female pop superstardom and shattered expectations of what women in music “should” be. She also was arrested in London for theft, dated international drug dealers, and tanked what was supposed to be a career-defining solo performance while flying high on Iranian hashish. T…

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Sharon Tate Pt 1: Wild Parties and Dangerous Company 44:50

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Sharon Tate was a sophisticated beauty who literally stopped traffic when she walked down the street. She began her movie career when America was becoming sexually liberated, and despite the ease with which she was made a sex symbol, she aspired to be respected as a serious actress. Decades later, however, she is perhaps best-remembered as one of t…

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Charles Manson the Music Man: Lost Records and a Prosecutorial Song too Crazy to Sing 52:41

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In and out of juvie and jail since childhood, Charles Manson learned guitar in prison from the last of the great Depression-era gangsters. He also made music industry connections in jail like the Rolling Stones’ road manager. During the "Summer of Love", Manson bounced from prison and took his act to San Francisco, formed a drug-soaked sex cult, mo…

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Bonus Episode: 2025 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Nominees and Helter Skelter 39:11

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Oasis, Bad Company, Black Crowes, OutKast, White Stripes, Joe Cocker, Joy Division / New Order, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Mana, Phish, Soundgarden, Billy Idol, and Mariah Carey. Which 7 artists would you choose to induct into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Will Billy Idol, the consummate rock 'n' roll animal, make the cut? Next week, we're bri…

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Billy Idol: A Motorcycle Crash, a Rude Awakening in Bangkok, Sexual Deviancy, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Animals 44:03

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With his spiked blond hair, perpetual sneer, and gloved hands clenched in defiance, Billy Idol seemed like an avatar of punk rock dreamed up by central casting. But Idol's look, his attitude, and especially his music were completely authentic. He was a pure rock 'n' roll animal. Few rock stars lived a life as hedonistic and debaucherous as Billy Id…

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Introducing: HOLLYWOODLAND… 3:09

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…the Hollywood and true crime spinoff from the award winning music and true crime podcast, DISGRACELAND, and the newest expansion from the folks at Double Elvis. The most dramatic non-fiction stories ever heard come from the world of entertainment. Specifically the dark side of entertainment. The true crime stories from Hollywood; the mysterious de…

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David Lynch: A Brutal Murder, a Corrupt Small Town, and the Secret Origins of Twin Peaks 42:57

1M ago42:57

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In 1908, a girl was brutally murdered in a small town in upstate New York. The town was seemingly idyllic, but beneath the surface, it was crawling with prostitution, orgies, deceit, and corruption. It was fueled by a political machine so powerful it could cover up not just one but multiple murders. The truth behind the murder of Hazel Drew was mea…

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James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag... Of Meth 36:37

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What happens when the hardest working man in show business takes a break? Idle hands are indeed the devil’s workshop. This episode will detail James Brown’s scorching career as well as the scorching high speed chase he led cops on that led to his arrest and jail sentencing for drugs and firearms. To see the full list of contributors, see the show n…

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HOLLYWOODLAND

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Slick Rick: Hustle, Iconic Flow and a Menacing Tormentor 43:10

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Bonus Episode: The Mount Rushmore of Guitarists 42:39

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Van Halen Pt. 2: Pulling a Gun on Fred Durst, Racing Ferraris and Lambos, and Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Most Faithful Servant 43:21

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Van Halen (Part 1): Bootleggers, U.S. Marshals, and Protecting Innovation at Any Cost 43:17

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Tim Allen: Cocaine in Kalamazoo, Life in Prison, and Flipping for the Feds 42:03

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The Notorious B.I.G. Pt. 2: A Dead Rivalry, New Inspiration and a Murder Mystery for the Ages 39:48

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The Notorious B.I.G. Pt. 1: Dealing Crack on the Corner, Spitting Beef and Creating One of the Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time 43:45

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Presenting You Must Remember This: Frank Capra 1:25:28

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Bonus Episode: Gen X Actresses and Getting to Know You 45:26

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Party’s Over, from Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy 34:50

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Winona Ryder: Drowning, Designer Theft, and a Deadly Kidnapping 45:24

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Phil Hartman: Blackmail, an Attempted Presidential Assassination, and a Murder-Suicide 43:34

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Iggy Pop: Mad Artistry, Mental Wards, and Gaping Chest Wounds 44:52

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Bonus Episode: Rock 'n' Roll Second Acts 42:26

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Chris Cornell: Bad Trips, Crooked DEA Agents, and Four Octaves of Sheer Power 43:50

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Robin Williams: A Manic Mind at Breakneck Speed, an Addiction to Laughter, and the Devil’s Dandruff 43:35

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The Eagles Pt. 2: Death, a Plane Crash, and Innocence Lost at What Cost 40:39

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The Eagles Pt. 1: International Drug Smuggling, Endless Cocaine, and California Excess 39:50

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Bonus Episode: Books They Don't Want You to Read and Books We Want Them to Write 41:46

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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 2): Rape, Murder, and Taking Secrets to the Grave 41:49

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Sharon Tate Pt 2: Rape, Drugs, and Murdering New Hollywood 41:10

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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 1): Dangerous Drug Dealer Boyfriends, International Arrests, and the Solo Career That Should’ve Been 40:37

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Sharon Tate Pt 1: Wild Parties and Dangerous Company 44:50

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Charles Manson the Music Man: Lost Records and a Prosecutorial Song too Crazy to Sing 52:41

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Bonus Episode: 2025 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Nominees and Helter Skelter 39:11

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Billy Idol: A Motorcycle Crash, a Rude Awakening in Bangkok, Sexual Deviancy, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Animals 44:03

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Introducing: HOLLYWOODLAND… 3:09

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David Lynch: A Brutal Murder, a Corrupt Small Town, and the Secret Origins of Twin Peaks 42:57

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James Brown: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag... Of Meth 36:37

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