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A podcast exploring the inner workings of our brains, mental health, & disabilities and how film & television portray them. Each episode, hosted by sisters Heather & Sarah Taylor, has an expert talk about a specific facet of our brains. Guests include therapists, scientists, and those with lived experiences and they share facts, insights, and how-tos with our listeners. We then discuss TV series and films that capture this specific aspect of our brains and tell it as it really is. Please fol ...
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For twenty years, media personality Sarah Fraser has made a name for herself with her bold, hilarious, and totally unfiltered takes on everything from pop culture to parenting, life's messy struggles, and surviving the chaos of Hollywood. On her hit daily show, The Sarah Fraser Show, Sarah dives into the wildest corners of celebrity culture, interviewing and dissecting the most outrageous reality stars and offbeat personalities from Bravo, Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiance, and beyond. Nothing is ...
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A murder case has many layers: the victim, the crime, and the investigation. To truly understand it, you need to dissect each piece of a tragic puzzle. Join Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi and Scott Weinberger every Tuesday for an insider’s perspective, as they reveal to you the Anatomy of Murder.
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a talented dancer and entrepreneur best known for his time on "Dancing with the Stars." We explored his journey from a young dancer in Ukraine to a prominent figure in Hollywood, discussing how he initially had no aspirations to enter the entertainment industry unti…
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In this episode, I welcomed back my co-host and husband ‘Schman’ after a long break, and we jumped right into discussing the American Music Awards, where we critiqued some of the most outrageous outfits of the night. We then shared our own house-hunting journey in Los Angeles, reflecting on the challenges we faced during our last attempt to buy a h…
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A wife calls police after finding her husband dead inside their home. The couples' security system leads investigators to answers. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/alarm-bells Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /li…
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In this episode, I go into the latest Sister Wives recap, focusing on the first part of the one-on-one interviews from Season 19. With only three episodes left, I express my hope that Season 20 will bring more positivity for the sister wives as we see Kody navigating life as a monogamous man in his new mansion. I defend Suki's hosting skills and di…
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Dolores is supposedly moving to Rhode Island and joining the new cast of RHORH? Is this real? Plus, RIP to Ben Rathbun from 90 Day fiance. We have new updates on how Ben passed and Mahogany has spoken out about his death. Then, I’m re-airing my interview with Ben which was recorded a little over a year ago. I believe this was Ben’s last podcast int…
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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Al’s former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, to relive their time working together. Ed tells tales of him TRYING to manage Al's comedic impulses in serious situations, but also talks about the great work they accomplished together. Ed shares several behind-the-scenes stories incl…
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Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …
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RHOC Gina, who has been on this amazing podcast is facing some nasty allegations from her man Travis’ ex wife. We get into everything Gina is being accused of and whose side we’re on. David Yontef is back for our weekly chats. Plus, Andy Cohen is weighing in publicly if he thinks Kyle Richards is a lesbian. Then, we head back to LA where PK and Dor…
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David Yontef (Behind The Velvet Rope) joins the podcast today and chats the latest rumors with RHONY - could some of the OGs including Ramona and LuAnn return? Carole Radizwill weighs in. More mixed reviews and chatter about how well Kenya Moore’s salon is doing. Then a new beef is brewing between Melissa Gorge and Jacqueline Laurita over Teresa’s …
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In this episode of the Sarah Fraser Show, I celebrate the one-year anniversary of "Something About Her" sandwich shop, where I previously went viral for criticizing their customer service. We also dive into the ongoing trials involving Karen Read and Diddy, discussing the implications of Kid Cudi's postponed testimony and the potential for serious …
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Haley Comet has been an astrologer since she was a child. She’s a reality TV junky and mixes her career of astrology with reading reality TV stars. On today’s episode she reads the entire Sister Wives family including if love is in Janelle’s future, how Meri’s dating life is looking for 2025, and if Kody and Robyn’s charts are compatible long term.…
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In this episode of the TSFS podcast, I dive into the emotional season finale of Sister Wives, Season 19, which featured the heartbreaking funeral of Garrison Brown. The episode sparked significant discussion among fans about Kody's strained relationships with his children and the family's dynamics moving forward, especially after Maddie Brown expre…
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Our co-host, Heather had the pleasure of interviewing sociologist and artist Alessandra Seggi about her latest book Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences. Alessandra is a Fulbright grantee with a PhD in Sociology and MA in Media Studies and the analysis in her book is both a personal and professional reflection on …
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A young woman disappears as she heads in to work. Unraveling what happened to her would take skilled detectives and an unexpected piece of video. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/last-shift Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck…
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In this deeply emotional episode of the Sarah Fraser Show, I reflect on the heartbreaking conclusion of the three-part memorial for Garrison Brown from Sister Wives. Watching Kody dig his son's grave was a poignant moment that encapsulated the family's grief, and I couldn't help but feel the weight of their loss. Janelle and Christine navigated the…
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ICYMI, this episode aired in 2022 with popular youtuber, Tasha K. Tasha gave me her first interview since her historic trial with Cardi B (Tasha ended up losing the case and in Feb 2025 was ordered to pay Cardi over $1 million in damages). Tasha tried to appeal Cardi’s lawsuit and goes into more details about it. Plus, she reveals a famous boy grou…
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From the start of Donald Trump's second term, he's been eager to cut the federal workforce. So, Elon Musk headed the newly minted DOGE to begin slashing tens of thousands of jobs. Our friend, Michael Lewis, author of "The Big Short" and, most recently, "Who is Government?," joins us to share stories of public servants who not only improved this cou…
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We have a TSFS exclusive! An insider has confirmed how Karen Huger is doing in jail and it's contradicting everything else you've heard. Lots of RHOC tea including Jen Pedranti's back rent lawsuit and what this means for her and Ryan's relationship. We have a Shamea and Porsha friendship update. Why Brittany from The Valley says she'd never date Ma…
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In this episode, I get into a whirlwind of pop culture news, starting with the shocking developments involving Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni, where Taylor Swift has allegedly been pressured to delete text messages with Blake. I also discuss the ongoing trial between Diddy and Cassie, where people are anxiously awaiting RICO and se…
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David Yontef from ‘Behind The Velvet Rope’ podcast joins the podcast today. We chat the latest drama with Sonja being banned from a high end restaurant in NYC. Sonja is posting receipts and now saying she’s ‘lost’ over the mishap. PK has fired back at Dorit over divorce and some people think the couple's split is going to be very very messy. The la…
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Today we start with a recap of last night’s episode of PolyFamily - this new TLC show has been gaining a ton of attention but it’s really the tea on the family before they joined the show that has everyone talking. Kelsea (Tyler’s Sister) who is on S1 joined my Tiktok live and talked about misconduct allegations against Sean, why she doesn’t like T…
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DANMMMMM…Have I got a show for you! First, a lot of Sister Wives tea - new rumors have surfaced Janelle Brown is leaving the show. Plus, Gabe Brown gives a life update after losing and tragically finding his brother Garrison dead. Sadly, Garrison took his own life in March 2024. Then we head over to discuss the new Welcome To Plathville tea. The fi…
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The murder of a young father soon uncovers a tangled web of deceit. A second murder is discovered and just may be linked to the first. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-tangled-web-part-2/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck…
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Sister Wives S19 Epi 24 was another insanely emotional episode. On today’s show we breakdown the Brown family continuing to wrap their heads around the giant loss of Garrison and how to lay him to rest. Janelle and Savannah visit an Arizona humane society that reveals they have had over 25k in donations since Garrison’s passing, and share new detai…
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Shallon Lester is a popular Youtuber and relationship expert. This episode originally aired in 2023 when Shallon stopped by to talk about her feud with Harry and Meghan and the lawsuit she filed against them over their Netflix documentary. Shallon also goes onto chat about her expert relationship advice, why women fail to pick the right guy and wha…
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We're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning journalist, author, and host of the Amicus podcast. Dahlia looks at the judicial pushback against the Trump administration, as the Courts have stood up to Trump's policies on birthright citizenship and deportation. We also discuss Trump’s targeting of law firms. The Supreme Court notably ruled 9-0 that…
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Let’s gooooo, today, we delve into the latest drama surrounding Teresa Giudice and Louis Ruelas' $3 million tax bill, including Teresa's feud with Heather McDonald and Kelly Dodd's support. I chat with Bravo commentator David Yontef about Andy Cohen's night out with the Summer House cast and speculate on the show's future. We also discuss Shannon B…
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In this episode, I dive into the latest buzz surrounding Bravo's "Love Hotel" and the potential for a male version featuring stars like Mauricio, PK, and Ralph Pittman. I clear up misconceptions about the filming status of "Real Housewives of Potomac" (RHOP) and "Real Housewives of New York" (RHONY), confirming that RHOP is indeed filming while. I …
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I am overjoyed to reunite with my dear friend and former co-host, Andrea Lopez Comedy, as we celebrate the podcast's ninth anniversary. We reminisce about our early days recording in various quirky locations and laugh about the challenges we faced. Andrea shares her incredible journey from our podcast to performing on a comedy cruise with Heather M…
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Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…
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Let’s goooooo! Today, I jump into the latest pop culture buzz, starting with a deep dive into episode two of TLC's "PolyFamily," which features a closed quad relationship with jaw-dropping moments like a birth, a breastfeeding debate, and a dramatic paternity reveal. I also discuss the ongoing P Diddy trial, highlighting concerns about his influenc…
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In today's episode of TSFS, I delved into the heart-wrenching "Sister Wives" episode that addressed the tragic death of Garrison Brown, discussing how each family member found out and their emotional reactions. I also shared the exciting news of Aspyn and Mitch expecting their first baby and teased Olivia Plath's upcoming revelations about Ethan Pl…
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A father is shot during a home invasion. Was it random or did he know his killer? Investigators would need to untangle a twisted web to find the answers. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-tangled-web-part-1/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_po…
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In this deeply emotional episode, I recapped Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 23, titled "The Stars Will Fall From the Sky." The episode was a heartfelt tribute to Garrison Brown, who tragically passed away by suicide on March 5, 2024. We explored the family's raw and poignant reactions, including Kody's profound regret and sorrow, Janelle's struggl…
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ICYMI, this episode originally aired in September of 2024 but because Sister Wives S19 is back and having a monster season I decided to share it again with some major life updates from Meri, enjoy! Meri Brown and her bestie Jenn Sullivan sit down for the very first time to give a revealing interview about the future of Sister Wives, Kody and Robyn,…
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Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind filled with chaotic, confusing, and authoritarian behavior and very little thoughtful policy - the perfect opportunity to welcome back our friends, Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the Fast Politics Podcast. These 100 days have been filled with bizarre stories th…
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In this episode, I explore the latest buzz surrounding Tom Schwartz's new podcast, "Detox Retox," featuring Katie Maloney as his first guest, where she shares her candid thoughts on the former Vanderpump Rules cast. Alongside David Yontef, we discuss the upcoming VPR reboot and Lisa Vanderpump's promise of a more outrageous cast, while also reflect…
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Today, I reflect on the one-year anniversary of "Something About Her," the sandwich shop owned by Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix, where I famously went viral for my rant after waiting five hours for a sandwich and leaving empty-handed. To celebrate the occasion, I decided to return in disguise and give the sandwiches another shot, sharing my live r…
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Today, I discuss the latest gossip from the world of reality TV, starting with the speculation about Erika Jayne potentially leaving "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," with our guest David Yontef sharing some intriguing insights. We also discuss Joe Giudice's fiery comments on social media regarding the IRS investigation into Teresa, particularly …
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In this episode, I recap the wild premiere of TLC's "PolyFamily," a closed poly quad where two couples navigate their unconventional relationships while raising kids together. I share my astonishment at the bizarre dynamics, including bedroom swapping and unexpected romantic connections between the women, and I can't help but wonder if this setup w…
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In this episode, I look into the latest drama from Sister Wives, discussing Janelle's shots at Robyn and Kody's surprising admission about contemplating leaving Robyn, which raises questions about their future in plural marriage. I also cover the shocking news of Dorit Kemsley filing for divorce from PK after he was seen kissing another woman, and …
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A woman is found dead in her home. A syringe found nearby would lead to answers, and her death being ruled a homicide. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/non-responsive/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /listenAOMp…
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In this episode of Sister Wives, I was captivated by the ongoing drama surrounding Coyote Pass and the dynamics between Kody, Robyn, Meri, and Janelle. We saw Christine and her new husband, David Woolley, navigating their first Valentine's Day together, which was both sweet and awkward as Christine couldn't help but reference her past with Kody. Th…
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ICYMI, this episode aired in February of 2025 but this week the last few 90 Day ‘Last Resort’ episodes aired and Josh revealed his new girlfriend after he’s sad breakup with Natalie. I had an engaging conversation with Josh Weinstein and Brandon Gibbs from "90 Day Fiancé: Last Resort." We delved into the latest drama surrounding Jasmine and Gino, p…
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Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…
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In this episode, we discuss Mia Thornton's announcement that she's leaving Real Housewives of Potomac to move to Atlanta, and I reflect on whether fans will miss her. Joined by David Yontef, we also explore Garcelle Beauvais unfollowing her cast members, including Sutton Stracke, and what that means for their friendship. Our conversation shifts to …
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In this episode of the Sarah Fraser Show, I dive into an exclusive and shocking incident involving TLC stars Angela Deem and Michael Ilesami. The episode centers around a domestic incident that occurred on January 18, 2024, in Pasadena, California, where Angela allegedly tased Michael during a heated argument. I discuss the details of the police re…
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In this episode, I dive into the shocking legal troubles of Teresa and Joe Giudice, revealing how an IRS agent caught onto Teresa's extravagant spending and fraudulent claims about her income while watching RHONJ. Joined by David Yontef, we discuss the latest drama from "Vanderpump Rules," including Jax and Brittany's tumultuous relationship and th…
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