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]]> full false 1:24:33 11436 Episode 744: Macho Man: Oh Yeah!!! https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-744-macho-man-oh-yeah/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:42:58 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10971 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the colorful life of Randy “Macho Man” Savage. Randy was one of the all-time greats of wrestling. His character work and wrestling promos are among the most bizarre and hysterical of all time. He had a famous love affair with his manager […]

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]]> full false 1:39:45 10971 Episode 744: Dan Aykroyd: From Ghosts to Spirits https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-744-dan-aykroyd-from-ghosts-to-spirits/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:43:55 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10956 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we dig into the biography of the one and only Dan Aykroyd. He earned his chops as one of the original cast members on Saturday Night Live, but this cultural legend has brought to life some of the most important characters in all of film. […]

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]]> full false 1:27:38 10956 Episode 743: John Candy: The Everyman of Comedy https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-743-john-candy-the-everyman-of-comedy/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:40:08 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10944 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life of an understated comic genius, John Candy. For two decades Candy was in some of the best comedies that Hollywood had to offer. But it all started with the famous comedy troupe Second City and his involvement with Emmy winning […]

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]]> full false 1:36:46 10944 Episode 740: Conan O’Brien: Born for Late Night https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-740-conan-obrien-born-for-late-night/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:22:11 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10909 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the career of the one and only Conan O’Brien. Conan went from utterly unknown to become one of the all-time greats of late night television. He had a major feud with Jay Leno (who screwed him out of his dream job), but […]

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]]> full false 1:32:51 10909 Episode 739: Saturday Night Live: Fifty Years of Funny https://sofakingpodcast.com/saturday-night-live-fifty-years-of-funny/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:31:48 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10889 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we say a hearty “Live from New York…It’s Saturday Night.” That’s right. We talk all things Saturday Night Live. This American television institution has been responsible for discovering some of the most important comic voices over the past five decades. It has been a bastion […]

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]]> full false 1:34:35 10889 Episode 736: Sacha Baron Cohen: The Delightful Doppelganger https://sofakingpodcast.com/sacha-baron-cohen-the-delightful-doppelganger/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:31:11 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10857 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the many lives of Sacha Baron Cohen. He won awards as Ali G and took over the world as Borat, all through his unique style of comedy. Sacha Baron Cohen develops humor that plays off the prejudice, politeness, and ignorance of people. […]

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]]> full false 1:37:08 10857 Episode 733: Tim Burton: Godfather of Goth https://sofakingpodcast.com/tim-burton-godfather-of-goth/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:31:03 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10820 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the most unique visionaries in all of Hollywood, Tim Burton. It’s hard to even start with his biggest hit since there are so many—Batman, Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. His movies aren’t just financial blockbusters, they are cult favorites, […]

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]]> full false 1:44:52 10820 Episode 730: Johnny Carson: The Star Maker https://sofakingpodcast.com/johnny-carson-the-star-maker/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:31:00 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10795 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the GOAT of late night television, Johnny Carson. At his height, he had the power to literally ask a comedian to stick around after a commercial break and make them overnight starts. David Letterman, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, and endless […]

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]]> full false 1:28:02 10795 Episode 726: The Batman https://sofakingpodcast.com/the-batman/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:31:35 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10761 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the one and only Batman. That’s right, crime fighters! Batman has been a hallmark of American popular culture since he debuted in 1939. He’s gone from a murderer to a campy clown to a brooding teen and back again. His origin story is tragic, […]

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]]> full false 1:43:59 10761 Episode 722: Kurt Vonnegut: So it Goes… https://sofakingpodcast.com/kurt-vonnegut-so-it-goes/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:31:03 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10727 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the greatest authors and popular culture figures of all time, Kurt Vonnegut. With the release of his 1969 book Slaughterhouse Five, Vonnegut became an overnight sensation. He was something we lack today—a celebrity author who was witty enough to dominate late night […]

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]]> full false 1:42:34 10727 Episode 720: Alfred Hitchcock: Master of the Macabre https://sofakingpodcast.com/alfred-hitchcock-master-of-the-macabre/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:31:01 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10707 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life, twists, and scares of Alfred Hitchcock. Considered the greatest director of all time by many film rankings, this legend spawned entire genres of film. He was a true auteur, overseeing every bit of the production. Hitchcock was an interesting man filled with […]

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]]> full false 1:46:43 10707 Episode 719: Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval https://sofakingpodcast.com/rod-serling-submitted-for-your-approval/ Mon, 29 May 2023 09:31:39 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10698 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the creator of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling. Serling was a visionary who changed the very medium of television. He survived some of the worst warfare in the Pacific theater in WWII, and when he returned home, he was a changed man. […]

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]]> full false 1:51:47 10698 Episode 709: Jerry Seinfeld: What’s the deal with this episode… https://sofakingpodcast.com/jerry-seinfeld-whats-the-deal-with-this-episode/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:31:13 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10607 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the greatest to ever grip a microphone, Jerry Seinfeld. Seinfeld is the comedian’s comedian. He started doing small gigs right out of college and never looked back. He was obsessed with comedy since the age of 8 and became sort of a […]

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]]> full false 1:38:16 10607 Episode 706: Rick Rubin: Guru of Grooves https://sofakingpodcast.com/rick-rubin-guru-of-grooves/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:31:40 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10591 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Guru of Popular Music, Rick Rubin. This music producer took on mythological status by launching Def Jam records out of his dorm room in New York and pioneering hip hop alongside Russel Simmons. But his story doesn’t end there. Over the past 40 […]

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]]> full false 1:52:34 10591 Episode 705: Woodstock 99: Fires, Riots, and Violence https://sofakingpodcast.com/woodstock-99-fires-riots-and-violence/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:31:27 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10577 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the worst music festival ever: Woodstock 99. This was supposed to be the return to peace and love, but it turned out to be a cash grab of a festival filled with sexual assault, mob violence, and riots. It was hosted on […]

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]]> full false 1:13:13 10577 Episode 704: Dolly Parton: Queen of Appalachia https://sofakingpodcast.com/dolly-parton-queen-of-appalachia/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:31:25 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10576 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the queen of Appalachia, Dolly Parton. She is a legend of country music with a fifty year career. From “Jolene” to “I Will Always Love You,” she has written and recorded some of the most important country songs ever. But that wasn’t enough. She […]

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]]> full false 1:27:23 10576 Episode 703: Clint Eastwood: America’s Favorite Tough Man https://sofakingpodcast.com/clint-eastwood-americas-favorite-tough-man/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:31:47 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10552 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about The Man with No Name—Clint Eastwood. Eastwood is the ultimate Hollywood star. He started with the smash hit TV show Rawhide, went on to define The Spaghetti Western, and made some of the best films in the history of cinema. He did action, he […]

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]]> full false 1:25:17 10552 Episode 702: Tetris: Piracy, Profits, and Murder https://sofakingpodcast.com/tetris-piracy-profits-and-murder/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:31:45 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10551 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we take a look at one of the more bizarre stories in video games—The Tale of Tetris. It is a story of mass piracy, Soviet Secrecy, and murder! Everyone knows this brick stacking game, and most of us have been addicted to it at some […]

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]]> full false 1:29:47 10551 Episode 700: Shaquille O’Neill: From Gold Metals to Shaq-Fu! https://sofakingpodcast.com/shaquille-oneill-from-gold-metals-to-shaq-fu/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:31:55 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10535 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the towering career of the one and only Shaquille O’Neill. The man is a legend on the court. He was a four-time champion, multiple MVP, won an Olympic Gold metal, and had plenty of beefs with other sports personalities. He was dominant on the […]

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]]> full false 1:33:54 10535 Episode 697: Mel Gibson: The Rise and Fall and Rise https://sofakingpodcast.com/mel-gibson-the-rise-and-fall-and-rise/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:31:59 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10509 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the films, crash, and rebound of Mel Gibson. Gibson’s career was pure gold in the 80s and 90s. He was the star of two mega-franchises, Mad Max and Lethal Weapon. He was able to do drama, action, romance, and comedy, and he even started […]

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]]> full false 1:42:19 10509 Episode 694: James Brown: The Godfather of Soul https://sofakingpodcast.com/james-brown-the-godfather-of-soul/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:31:20 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10485 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Godfather of Soul, Mister James Brown! James Brown is arguably the most influential artist on the birth of soul, funk, and hip hop. Everyone from Justin Timberlake to Public Enemy to Kanye West say they would not be in music if […]

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]]> full false 1:30:26 10485 Episode 692: Will Ferrell: Stay Classy! https://sofakingpodcast.com/will-ferrell-stay-classy/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:31:47 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10463 On this episode of Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life and laughs of Will Ferrell. This juggernaut has made some of the greatest comedies of all times and helped to launch the careers of many other comedians. He started as a Groundling and soon moved to Saturday Night Live; it was a time […]

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]]> full false 1:34:19 10463 Episode 690: FYRE: The Failed Festival https://sofakingpodcast.com/fyre-the-failed-festival/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:31:44 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10449 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the infamous Fyre Festival. This aborted music festival was supposed to happen on Pablo Escobar’s private island and headlined by Blink 182 and celebrity chefs. It ended up being a disaster where guests lived in rained-out FEMA tents and ate slices of […]

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]]> full false 1:32:52 10449 Episode 688: Magic the Gathering: Cardboard Crack https://sofakingpodcast.com/magic-the-gathering-card-crack/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:31:09 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10433 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we get our nerd on and talk about Magic: The Gathering. Magic was the brainchild of Richard Garfield, and he published it through the little known gaming company called Wizards of the Coast. His concept was a card game that was cheap to make and […]

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]]> full false 1:34:40 10433 Episode 685: Motown: Hitsville, USA https://sofakingpodcast.com/motown-hitsville-usa/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:31:53 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10409 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the ultimate music factory–Motown! This enterprise was like nothing else in the history of modern music. It released hundreds of top-ten hits and helped discover and cultivate acts like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Rick James, and […]

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]]> full false 1:39:00 10409 Episode 684: Sean Connery: An Album Cover https://sofakingpodcast.com/sean-connery-an-album-cover/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:31:49 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10394 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the legend that is Sean Connery. He was of course the first James Bond, a roll that rocketed him to global fame. For many, he’s the only Bond that ever mattered, eventually causing Bond’s creator Ian Fleming to even alter his books […]

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]]> full false 1:19:47 10394 Episode 681: Bo Jackson: Game Changer https://sofakingpodcast.com/bo-jackson-game-changer/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:31:27 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10381 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the greatest athletes in all of recent history, Bo Jackson. Bo dominated sports and popular culture in the 1980s. He was the only athlete in history to be the MVP on both professional football and professional baseball. He broke record after record […]

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]]> full false 10381 Episode 679: Chris Farley: Down by the River https://sofakingpodcast.com/chris-farley-down-by-the-river/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:31:45 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10369 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the wild life, tragic death, and amazing comedy of Chris Farley. If you lived through the 90s, you couldn’t escape his presence. He was a break-out star on Saturday Night Live, and he was in some of the top comedies of his […]

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]]> full false 1:29:25 10369 Episode 674: Mike Judge: King of the Cult Hit https://sofakingpodcast.com/mike-judge-king-of-the-cult-hit/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:05:56 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10296 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the one of the best comedic minds of our generation, Mike Judge. Judge blew up with his smash TV show Beavis and Butthead. It was an anthem to Generation X and a huge hit on MTV, spawning movies, and forcing people to […]

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]]> full false 1:24:13 10296 Episode 671: I Want My MTV! https://sofakingpodcast.com/i-want-my-mtv/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:31:53 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10270 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at MTV. This little upstart cable channel first aired in 1981with very little content but a big dream. It fulfilled those dreams and then some. There would be no 1980s culture without MTV. The music, the fashion, the videos, all of it was first seen […]

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]]> full false 1:46:33 10270 Episode 670: Burt Reynolds: King of the Car Chase https://sofakingpodcast.com/burt-reynolds-king-of-the-car-chase/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:31:49 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10269 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the king of the chase scene, Burt Reynolds. Reynolds gave us classic movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run, and Hooper and became an icon and sex symbol for decades. From the disturbing Deliverance to the porn-heavy Boogie Nights, he […]

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]]> full false 1:47:03 10269 Episode 669: Christopher Lee: Spy, Sauron, and Star Wars! https://sofakingpodcast.com/christopher-lee-spy-sauron-and-star-wars/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:31:50 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10253 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the greatest actors of all time, Christopher Lee. This legend played Dracula and was in little known film series such as James Bond, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. What’s more impressive is that in WWII he became a spy, a […]

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]]> full false 1:36:09 10253 Episode 664: David Bowie: Grandfather of Glam https://sofakingpodcast.com/david-bowie-grandfather-of-glam/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:31:27 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10214 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Grandfather of Glam, David Bowie. He was hands down one of the most important artists of his life time, experimenting with every new style of music and instrument out there. He was one of the main influencers on the androgyny of the 1980s, […]

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]]> full false 1:44:09 10214 Episode 660: Henry Rollins: Temper, Tattoos, and Timbre https://sofakingpodcast.com/henry-rollins-temper-tattoos-and-timbre/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:31:30 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10186 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the loudest voices of Generation X, Henry Rollins. He was the front man for the epic punk band Black Flag and later the front man for the Rollins Band. He was in icon of the 80s and 90s, known for his temper, […]

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]]> full false 1:39:22 10186 Episode 659: Russel Simmons: Mogul or Monster? https://sofakingpodcast.com/russel-simmons-mogul-or-monster/ Fri, 13 May 2022 09:31:58 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10155 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the achievements, impacts, and allegations against the original Hip-Hop mogul, Russell Simmons. A young Simmons fell in love the new art form of rap and immediately took charge of the genre’s future. He signed Kurtis Blow from his dorm room on to […]

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]]> full false 1:42:50 10155 Episode 657: Pee-Wee Herman: Meka Hiney Ho! https://sofakingpodcast.com/pee-wee-herman-meka-hiney-ho/ Fri, 06 May 2022 09:31:20 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10140 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the best looking man in a bow tie, Pee-Wee Herman. Pee-Wee is played by the comedic actor Paul Reubens, and though he seems like an inevitable and overnight success, he worked on his comedy and this character for well over a decade before he […]

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]]> full false 1:48:39 10140 Episode 654: Guinness Book of World Records: World’s Greatest Podcast https://sofakingpodcast.com/guinness-book-of-world-records-worlds-greatest-podcast/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:31:51 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10105 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we try our hand at the Guinness Book of World Records. This childhood favorite started back in 1955 when there was no such thing as the internet, and encyclopedias only covered serious topics. It was launched by Sir Hugh Beaver who worked at Guinness, and […]

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]]> full false 1:40:48 10105 Episode 652: War of the Worlds: Panic at the Radio! https://sofakingpodcast.com/war-of-the-worlds-panic-at-the-radio/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:31:28 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10091 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we bring you the best radio broadcast ever—The War of the Worlds. On October 30th, 1938, the legendary Orson Welles created a radio show for CBS based on the novel, The War of the Worlds. The show was unique, using cutting-edge sound design and special […]

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]]> full false 1:29:09 10091 Episode 648: Suge Knight: Putting the Death in Death Row https://sofakingpodcast.com/suge-knight-putting-the-death-in-death-row/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:31:08 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10041 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the real gangster of West Coast hip hop, Suge Knight. Though his nickname comes from his sweet childhood nick name of “Sugar Bear,” he turned into a real monster. He started by managing a few rappers and then created Death Row Records […]

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]]> full false 10041 Episode 647: Gladiators: On Death, Politics, and Celebrity https://sofakingpodcast.com/gladiators-on-death-politics-and-celebrity/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:31:50 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10028 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the ultimate form of sports entertainment—Roman Gladiators. Everyone pictures these brave, bloodthirsty men performing for the crowd and emperor, but there is a lot more to their tale. For one, a lot of them were slaves or prisoners of war. Another thing […]

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]]> full false 1:44:14 10028 Episode 646: Dave Chappelle: The Scalpel of Satire https://sofakingpodcast.com/dave-chappelle-the-scalpel-of-satire/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:31:46 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=10027 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the all-time greats of comedy, Dave Chappelle. He is most famous for his super-successful sketch comedy show, Chappelle’s Show. He is even more famous for walking away from the show in the middle of season three while $50 million dollars were on […]

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]]> full false 1:56:25 10027 Episode 639: Madonna: The Mistress of Music and Marketing https://sofakingpodcast.com/madonna-the-mistress-of-music-and-marketing/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:31:45 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9951 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life, loves, ups, and higher ups of Madonna. Her impact on 1980s culture can’t be overstated. Her videos, sound, and fashion made the entire Gen X imitate and want her. She has always been a master of branding and self-promotion. When being a […]

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]]> full false 1:41:20 9951 Episode 638: Vincent Van Gogh: Madness on a Canvas https://sofakingpodcast.com/vincent-van-gogh-madness-on-a-canvas/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:31:42 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9950 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the madness and genius of Vincent van Gogh. Surely, you know him as one of the most important artists in all of human history. Because he was. But his life was filled with love, friendship, disaster, prostitutes, depression, art, and absinthe. His […]

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]]> full false 1:41:48 9950 Episode 637: Dennis Rodman: Rebounds, Madonna, and Kim Jong Un https://sofakingpodcast.com/dennis-rodman-rebounds-madonna-and-kim-jong-un/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:31:26 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9938 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the biggest forces in popular culture history, Dennis Rodman. Of course he was a basketball player and part of both the infamous Bad Boys of the Detroit Pistons as well as the game changing comeback of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. […]

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]]> full false 1:36:09 9938 Episode 635: Tom DeLonge: Rock Star to UFO Hunter https://sofakingpodcast.com/tom-delonge-rock-star-to-ufo-hunter/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:31:12 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9923 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about a very unique rock star and UFO hunter, Tom DeLonge. DeLonge founded Blink 182 when he was 16 years old and after a few years, they were a massive band. While they toured in vans early on, he started to read books […]

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]]> full false 1:46:23 9923 Episode 634: Martha Stewart: Rise and Fall and Rise (And Snoop) https://sofakingpodcast.com/martha-stewart-rise-and-fall-and-rise-and-snoop/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:31:08 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9922 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the rise and fall and rise again of the one and only Martha Stewart. Right when she was bigger than Oprah (worth $1.2 billion), the SEC busted her for insider trading and sent her to jail for almost a year. But the story of […]

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]]> full false 1:38:56 9922 Episode 633: Quentin Tarantino: Laying His Vengeance Upon You https://sofakingpodcast.com/quentin-tarantino-laying-his-vengeance-upon-you/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:31:28 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9906 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about Quentin Tarantino. He is considered one of the most influential directors of his generation and has won Oscars and Emmys for his work. He typically shows hyper-violent scenes and directs movies filled with very unique dialogue. Once a small independent film maker, […]

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]]> full false 1:35:26 9906 Episode 628: The Death of Natalie Wood: Murder or Mishap? https://sofakingpodcast.com/the-death-of-natalie-wood-murder-or-mishap/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:31:28 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9877 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we cover long-time listener request. This is the death of Natalie Wood. Hers is a story of stardom, sexual scandal, a controlling mother, and quite possible murder. She was found drowned off Catalina Island, after a night of drinking and arguing with her husband Robert […]

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]]> full false 1:33:10 9877 Episode 626: STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-626-stevie-ray-vaughan/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:14:36 +0000 https://sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9868 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we feel the blues as we talk about the life, death, music, and drugs of the one and only Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. And that is because he is. His style of playing and singing […]

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]]> full false 1:40:38 9868 Episode 624: Ric Flair: The Nature Boy! https://sofakingpodcast.com/ric-flair-the-nature-boy/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:31:36 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9849 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we all say “wooooo” and talk about the legend that is Ric Flair. If you don’t know Ric Flair, you owe it to yourself to discover him. He is considered by most wrestlers, promoters, and sports writers to be the greatest of all time. He had the […]

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]]> full false 1:30:36 9849 Episode 620: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Heroin and Hijinks! https://sofakingpodcast.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-heroin-and-hijinks/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:31:55 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9801 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the hits and misses of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. This iconic band has changed styles and band members more than any in recent history. This is due to constant drug addiction and in-fighting. And boy, do I mean drug addiction. The lead singer, […]

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]]> full false 1:50:58 9801 Episode 618: Tonya Harding: The Princess Vs. The Piece of Crap https://sofakingpodcast.com/tonya-harding-the-princess-vs-the-piece-of-crap/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:31:38 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9786 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we shine a light on one of the biggest scandals of the 90s and explore Tonya Harding and the infamous knee-capping incident. If you don’t know this story, it’s pretty crazy. It involves hit men attacking ice skaters, abusive mothers, abusive husbands, sex tapes, Reebok endorsements, and […]

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]]> full false 1:28:48 9786 Episode 614: Snoop Dogg: For Shizzle my Nizzle! https://sofakingpodcast.com/snoop-dogg-for-shizzle-my-nizzle/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:31:05 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9753 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the one and only Snoop Dogg. This is a true rags to riches story. He was born as Calvin Broadus to a poor single mom in Long Beach. Through an amazing talent as a freestyle rapper and a lifelong career, he has grown to […]

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]]> full false 1:47:15 9753 Episode 608: Stan Lee: The King of Comics https://sofakingpodcast.com/stan-lee-the-king-of-comics/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:31:04 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9707 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life, creations, and comic books of the one and only Stan Lee. He was born Stanley Martin Lieber and shortened his name to save it in case he ever wanted to quit comics and write a real novel. Thankfully, this never happened. Stan […]

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]]> full false 1:37:49 9707 Episode 603: Larry Flynt: Filthy Smut and Free Speech https://sofakingpodcast.com/larry-flynt-filthy-smut-and-free-speech/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:31:12 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9654 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we peel back the covers of the king of pornography (and free speech), Larry Flynt. He was famous for, well, a lot of things. One of them was the Hustler brand magazine, casino, and sex shop. But he was equally famous for having several outlandish fights with […]

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]]> full false 1:39:21 9654 Episode 602: Bob Ross: Art and Afros https://sofakingpodcast.com/bob-ross-art-and-afros/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:31:08 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9653 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the art, fame, life, and death of Bob Ross. He is known for his paintings of happy little trees and Peapod the pet pocket squirrel, but this guy led a very interesting life. From a sergeant in the army to an international media icon, […]

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]]> full false 1:34:51 9653 Episode 601: Gene Roddenberry: To Boldly Go… https://sofakingpodcast.com/gene-roddenberry-to-boldly-go/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:31:24 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9620 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we release our inner Trekkies about the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry. His story is a wild one! His show is filled with a future that explores the possibility of a utopian earth with no war, hunger, trouble, or strife. But his own life was far […]

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]]> full false 1:40:33 9620 Episode 600: The Beatles: The Legends of Liverpool https://sofakingpodcast.com/the-beatles-the-legends-of-liverpool/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:31:21 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9619 On this 600th episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we cover one of the greatest musical acts of all times, The Beatles. I feel like anything I type in these show notes is pointless. This episode is about the Beatles. You probably love them. You might not. Either way, you know who they are, and […]

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]]> full false 1:55:42 9619 Episode 597: Punk Rock: Loud, Fast, and Simple https://sofakingpodcast.com/punk-rock-loud-fast-and-simple/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:31:29 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9565 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the music, clothes, and philosophy of the Punk Rock Movement. This one is hard to define. The bands, locations, sounds, and styles all differ radically. However, somehow, a range of different bands are labelled punk. They all rebel against the establishment, and most of […]

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]]> full false 1:32:19 9565 Episode 588: James Cameron: The Billion Dollar Man https://sofakingpodcast.com/james-cameron-the-billion-dollar-man/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:31:45 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9497 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at one of the most prolific, profitable, and innovative directors of modern cinema, James Cameron. Cameron went from a kid who dropped out of school to the creator of the first two movies to ever break the billion dollar threshold. If you are science fiction […]

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]]> full false 9497 Episode 587: Phil Spector: On Music and Murder https://sofakingpodcast.com/phil-spector-on-music-and-murder/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:31:31 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9404 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life of one of the most influential music producers of all time, Phil Spector. He’s a murderer too, so if you’re into true crime, you can double dip on this one. Spector started his music career early with a #1 hit while he […]

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]]> full false 1:35:27 9404 Episode 584: Tina Turner: Simply the Best https://sofakingpodcast.com/tina-turner-simply-the-best/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:31:21 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9384 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner. She was born to very poor sharecroppers in 1939 and went through an abusive marriage and bankruptcy, but somehow, she survived it all. In fact, she emerged as one of the queens of the 1980s, earning […]

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]]> full false 9384 Episode 582: Rodney Dangerfield: Much Respect! https://sofakingpodcast.com/rodney-dangerfield-much-respect/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:31:32 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9367 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we give some respect to one of the greatest comedians to ever live—Rodney Dangerfield. He was a comedy staple in the 70s and 80s, appearing on The Tonight Show over 70 times after he squashed a beef with Johnny Carson. Keep in mind that doing that show […]

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]]> full false 1:31:58 9367 Episode 580: Andre the Giant: Nuff Said https://sofakingpodcast.com/andre-the-giant-nuff-said/ Tue, 18 May 2021 09:31:06 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9321 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the one man legend, Andre the Giant. In wrestling, he was one of the greatest of all time. In film, he knocked it out of the park in The Princess Bride (and secretly starred as Dagoth the demon with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the epic […]

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]]> full false 1:41:39 9321 Episode 578: Beastie Boys: A Musical Masterpiece https://sofakingpodcast.com/beastie-boys-a-musical-masterpiece/ Tue, 11 May 2021 09:31:28 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9288 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we hit you with some def tracks and rap about the Beastie Boys. The core trio of Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock were a key ingredient to any party in the 80s. Then, they had a misstep with Paul’s Boutique and rebounded with a series of records […]

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]]> full false 1:38:02 9288 Episode 573: Nicholas Cage: Bask in His Glow https://sofakingpodcast.com/nicholas-cage-bask-in-his-glow/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:31:57 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9123 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we bask in the glow that is Nicholas Cage. He comes from film royalty and is the nephew of director Francis Ford Copula, but once he started getting his own film roles, he changed his name to distance himself from the family. Even so, his rise to […]

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]]> full false 1:43:30 9123 Episode 570: Steven Seagal: Life, Lies, and Lawsuits https://sofakingpodcast.com/steven-seagal-life-lies-and-lawsuits/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:31:08 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=9092 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we explore the life and lies of one of the strangest men to ever come out of Hollywood, Steven Seagal. Seagal made a huge splash in the realm of action films in with his debut movie Above the Law in 1988. He had a string […]

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]]> full false 1:52:42 9092 Episode 565: Billie Holiday: The First Lady of Jazz https://sofakingpodcast.com/billie-holiday-the-first-lady-of-jazz/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:31:20 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8980 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life, drugs, music, and drugs (so many drugs) of Billie Holiday. She is considered one of the all-time greats of American music and jazz, but she had a troubled past. Billie worked in brothels as a child and was repeatedly raped and sold […]

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]]> full false 1:38:30 8980 Episode 554: Trent Reznor: From Hurt to Heresy https://sofakingpodcast.com/trent-reznor-from-hurt-to-heresy/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:31:55 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8797 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we visit the dark king of techno, Trent Reznor. Many people don’t know him by name since he is the front man for Nine Inch Nails, but in a way, he IS Nine Inch Nails. The other band members come and go, but his writing, […]

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]]> full false 1:47:35 8797 Episode 552: Betty White: The Goldenest of Girls https://sofakingpodcast.com/betty-white-the-goldenest-of-girls/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:31:43 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8505 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we get our Golden Girls on and talk about the life of the one and only Betty White. While most of you known her from her role as Rose on that smash hit show, some may know her from her life in game shows or any of […]

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]]> full false 1:19:50 8505 Episode 551: The Road to Dystopia: Social Media and You https://sofakingpodcast.com/the-road-to-dystopia-social-media-and-you/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:31:38 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8478 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we do a somewhat unique show and do a deep dive on the Netflix documentary called The Social Dilemma. What exactly is the dilemma? Well, for one it’s privacy and the way that apps like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all the rest use our data and manipulate […]

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]]> full false 1:42:10 8478 Episode 550: Quincy Jones: The Ultimate Prodigy https://sofakingpodcast.com/quincy-jones-the-ultimate-prodigy/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:31:32 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8477 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk one of the all-time legends of the music industry, the one and only Quincy Jones. He wasn’t just a music prodigy, he understood the business in a way nobody else ever has. He worked with some of the greatest of all time, from Frank Sinatra […]

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]]> full false 1:25:15 8477 Episode 548: Run-DMC: Kings of Rock https://sofakingpodcast.com/run-dmc-kings-of-rock/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:31:44 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8446 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the one and only kings of rock, the immortal Run-DMC. Composed of DJ Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl McDaniels), Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizzel), this trio set the world of Hip Hop on fire and managed to take it from streets and dance clubs […]

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]]> full false 1:34:46 8446 Episode 544: Hulk Hogan: Wrestling Running Wild! https://sofakingpodcast.com/hulk-hogan-wrestling-running-wild/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:31:48 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8379 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we explore the meteoric rise, scandal, and fame of the one and only Hulk Hogan. Born Terry Bollea, this six foot seven inch monster became synonymous with wrestling for several decades. It is said that nobody ever sold as many tickets to a wrestling match […]

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]]> full false 1:50:45 8379 Episode 541: Ian Fleming: James Bond’s Spy Master https://sofakingpodcast.com/ian-fleming-james-bonds-spy-master/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:31:51 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8290 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life and imagination of Ian Fleming. Fleming was of course, the creator of the iconic James Bond and author of a dozen Bond books, but he was also a key figure in British Intelligence during WWII. In fact, many people say […]

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]]> full false 1:32:43 8290 Episode 528: Jimi Hendrix: Best There Ever Will Be https://sofakingpodcast.com/jimi-hendrix-best-there-ever-will-be/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:31:50 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8078 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the man named the greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, the one and only Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix was a virtuoso by any measure. His first album almost toppled Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club from the charts, and his four studio albums […]

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]]> full false 1:49:38 8078 Episode 524: Nintendo: From Yakuza to Mario https://sofakingpodcast.com/nintendo-from-yakuza-to-mario/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:31:35 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=8014 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the interesting history and massive success of the Japanese gaming giant Nintendo (and we might just look at little red plumber who jumps on psychedelic mushrooms and hides in pipes while we’re at it). Nintendo didn’t start like you think it did. […]

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]]> full false 1:47:07 8014 Episode 522: Steven Spielberg: Greatest of All Time https://sofakingpodcast.com/steven-spielberg-greatest-of-all-time/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:31:50 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7980 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life, awards, career, and films (lord, how many films!) of Steven Spielberg. And buckle up folks, this episode is a record-setting two hours long! With his very first movies being Jaws, Close Encounters, Raiders of the Lost Arc, and ET, you […]

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]]> full false 2:03:04 7980 Episode 518: The Three Stooges: Moe, Larry, the Cheese! https://sofakingpodcast.com/the-three-stooges-moe-larry-the-cheese/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:31:34 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7918 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we crack wise about the greatest comedy trio to have ever been put on film—The Three Stooges. Their short films were so popular that they single handedly saved the genre from dying for years and years. They poked fun at Hitler in the 1940s, and […]

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]]> full false 7918 Episode 514: South Park: The Legend of Trey and Matt https://sofakingpodcast.com/south-park-the-legend-of-trey-and-matt/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:31:59 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7858 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the creation of South Park and the many movies, awards, and plays of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. From trying to show Mohamed on TV in spite of death threats (5 times…) to going in drag on acid to the Academy Awards, […]

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]]> full false 1:40:43 7858 Episode 512: Robin Williams: The Restless Genius https://sofakingpodcast.com/robin-williams-the-restless-genius/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7835 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we discuss the comedy, drama, acting, drugs, life, and death of the one and only Robin Williams. He was said to be funny since childhood, and as he grew, so did his personality and laughs. He blew up with the once-in-a-lifetime hit Mork and Mindy in the […]

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]]> full false 1:29:05 7835 Episode 508: Marilyn Manson: Maestro of the Macabre https://sofakingpodcast.com/marilyn-manson-maestro-of-the-macabre/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7796 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we study the king of the grotesque, everyone’s favorite Antichrist, Marilyn Manson. He was born as Brian Hugh Warner, and he had a love of music early in life. Once he started his band in college, he decided to name every member after one serial […]

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]]> full false 1:34:11 7796 Episode 504: Eminem: Drugs, Detroit, and Detox https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-504-eminem-drugs-detroit-and-detox/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:30:32 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7752 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life, career, addiction, and rap battles of the one and only Eminem. Call him Marshal Mathers or Slim Shady, but he’s one of the biggest selling musical artists of all time and still has the bestselling rap album of all time. […]

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]]> full 1:41:48 7752 Episode 488: Ozzy Osbourne: Booze, Bats, and Black Sabbath https://sofakingpodcast.com/ozzy-osbourne-booze-bats-and-black-sabbath/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:31:47 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7559 On this episode of the World Famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life, music, antics, and tv shows of the epic Ozzy Osbourne. Whether it be through his early time in the legendary Black Sabbath, through his amazing solo career, biting heads off bats (or doves), or his show The Osbournes, most people […]

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]]> full 1:49:02 7559 Episode 480: Woodstock: Filth, Music, Love, and Drugs https://sofakingpodcast.com/woodstock-filth-music-love-and-drugs/ Tue, 12 May 2020 09:31:09 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=7433 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we look at Woodstock. Not only was it the most important music festival ever, it set the tone and soundtrack of an entire generation. It helped the nation stop thinking of hippies in so bad a light, and it created the careers of several of […]

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]]> full 7433 Episode 455: Taylor Swift: Feuds, Fortune, and Fame https://sofakingpodcast.com/taylor-swift-feuds-fortune-and-fame/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:31:11 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=6995 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we discuss the queen of pop and the princess of country western, Taylor Swift! Brad celebrates her entire collection, Dave just discovered and digs her, and Brent…knows who she is. Regardless of where you fall on the T-Swift spectrum, she’s an incredibly gifted song writer with ten […]

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]]> full 6995 Episode 424: Freddie Mercury: The Ultimate Rock God https://sofakingpodcast.com/freddiemercury/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:31:00 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=6644 On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we explore the life, love, songs, and death of the ultimate rock and roll front man, Freddie Mercury. He wasn’t the typical British rock god people assume him to be. In fact, he was born in Zanzibar, not the UK. His birth name was Farrokh […]

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]]> full 1:09:26 6644 Cheech and Chong: Episode 420, Man… https://sofakingpodcast.com/cheech-and-chong-episode-420-man/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:31:53 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=6319 On this 420th episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we discuss the consummate stoners of all time, Cheech and Chong. This comedy duo hit the scene in the early 1970s and were an international phenomenon within a decade. They made several smash comedy albums, half a dozen movies, and defined what it meant […]

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]]> full 1:31:33 6319 Episode 341: Eazy-E: The Grandfather of Gangsta Rap https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-341-eazy-e-the-grandfather-of-gangsta-rap/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:31:55 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=4083 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we represent the West Side and talk about the life, beefs, death, and notorious reputation of the Grandfather of Gangsta Rap—Easy-E. Though he seems like the clown of NWA based on his raps, he was actually the face of gang life, from its fashion to its criminal […]

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]]> full 1:24:49 4083 Episode 304: Prince: Purple Reign https://sofakingpodcast.com/prince-purple-reign/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:31:21 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3678 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we look at the majesty of his royal purple badness, the one and only icon of music: Prince. Price was born in Minneapolis on June 7, 1958 to 2 musician parents. His real name was Prince since he was named 4 his father’s jazz band, which was […]

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]]> full 3678 Episode 296: Frank Sinatra: The Chairman of the Board https://sofakingpodcast.com/frank-sinatra-the-chairman-of-the-board/ Fri, 11 May 2018 11:31:57 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3416 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we put on our tuxes, get a little class, and talk about the cuckoo life, career, and rise to power of the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra. Francis Albert Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New York and grew up in a house with a strict mother […]

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]]> full 3416 Episode 280: Johnny Cash: The Original Man in Black https://sofakingpodcast.com/johnny-cash-original-man-black/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:31:53 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3289 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the original Man In Black, music legend Johnny Cash. This pillar of multiple music genres wrote over 1000 songs in his career and won every music award and accolade that is possible. And through it all, he maintained his street cred and outlaw image, […]

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]]> full 3289 Episode 275: Elvis Presley: The Rise and Fall of a King https://sofakingpodcast.com/elvis-presley-rise-fall-king/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:31:54 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3250 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we gyrate our metaphorical hips and talk about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Born the second of twin boys (his brother died in birth 35 minutes before Elvis was born), he was from a simple family. He was lavishly devoted to his mother, and […]

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]]> full 1:35:12 3250 Episode 267: GG Allin: Jesus Christ Punk Rock Legend https://sofakingpodcast.com/episode-267-gg-allin-jesus-christ-punk-rock-legend/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:29:00 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3189 On this new episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we dive deep into the shallow end of the genius pool and take a look at the man behind the madness of the infamous ‘poop punk stage movement’, G.G. Allin. Born Jesus Christ Allin in 1953, the young Allin would spend his early days in a log […]

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]]> full 1:30:52 3189 Episode 255: Biggie Smalls: Legend to Rivalry https://sofakingpodcast.com/biggie-smalls-legend-rivalry/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:32:31 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=3010 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we look at another musical figure who was key in the West Coast/East Coast feud, the Notorious B.I.G. Biggie Smalls was born as Christopher Wallace in 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the child of two immigrant parents from Jamaica. When his mom was abandoned by […]

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]]> full 1:32:46 3010 Episode 228: Jimmy Iovine: Music’s Hidden Mastermind https://sofakingpodcast.com/jimmy-iovine-musics-hidden-mastermind/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:31:57 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=2651 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the most important person in the music industry in the past thirty years, the little known (but very influential) Jimmy Iovine. Jimmy was a failed musician who tried his hand at college as a way to avoid the draft to Vietnam. He was an […]

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]]> full 1:36:17 2651 Episode 225: Michael Jackson: ‘Nuff Said https://sofakingpodcast.com/michael-jackson-nuff-said/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:31:45 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=2631 On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the life, hits, moves, quirks and lawsuits surrounding the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. Jackson was born in Gary Indiana in 1958, and due to the often abusive hand of his father Joseph, he and his family were formed into musicians at a very […]

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]]> full 1:16:50 2631 Episode 211: Bob Marley: Reefer, Reggae, Rastafari https://sofakingpodcast.com/bob-marley-reefer-reggae-rastafari/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:31:58 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=2496 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we dig deep into the life of the legendary singer, activist, and cultural icon, Bob Marley. His life involves more than music and weed; indeed, there is also a civil war, an assassination attempt, and a tragic death. Robert Nesta Marley was born in a small rural […]

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]]> full 1:31:33 2496 Episode 176: Kurt Cobain: Anatomy of Suicide (Or Murder) https://sofakingpodcast.com/kurt-cobain-anatomy-suicide-murder/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:31:24 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=2088 On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we look at the life, success, drugs, depression and death of legendary rocker Kurt Cobain. Born on February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington, the young Cobain was an artistic and sensitive boy who struggled with the volatile relationship of his mother and father. They divorced when he […]

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]]> full 1:44:08 2088 Episode 150: Tupac Shakur: The Curse of Tupac Island https://sofakingpodcast.com/tupac-shakur-curse-tupac-island/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:31:11 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/new2/?p=1721 This episode of The Sofa King Podcast covers some hip-hop roots and looks at the rise, fall, life, war, and death of rapper and poet, Tupac Shakur. Tupac was born in 1971 to a family of incredibly radical black activists. His parents were both Black Panthers, and his aunts and uncles were often on the […]

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]]> full 1:26:21 1721 Episode 115: Juggalos: Anarchists or Family? https://sofakingpodcast.com/juggalos-anarchists-family/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:31:12 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=1109 This episode of the Sofa King Podcast looks at the music-based sub-culture known as Juggalos. Juggalos (females are Juggalettes) are a fanatical group of people who share a bond through their love of the Detroit rap group Insane Clown Posse and other “horrorcore” artists signed under their Psychopathic Records label. What are the traits of […]

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]]> full 1:10:51 1109 Episode 14: Rhythm Ambassadors – with Ray Vargas https://sofakingpodcast.com/rhythm-ambassadors-music-musicians/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:31:45 +0000 https://www.sofakingpodcast.com/?p=449 Rhythm Ambassadors Ray Vargas joins us Music and musicians. We visit with the talented Ray Vargas from the band Rhythm Ambassadors. Our topics include how and when to start learning music, “reality” music TV shows, the pros and cons of reading sheet music versus playing by ear, and even the video game Rock Band. So go […]

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