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RE-RELEASE EPISODE: We're kicking off pride month with the king of Bravo and the king of our hearts, Andy Cohen. We know Andy as the father of the Real Housewives but in this episode we find out about his idyllic childhood in St. Louis, MO and how his love of soap operas were unknowingly prepping him for all things Housewives. We talk about Andy's extensive career as a producer/journalist at CBS before rising the ranks at Bravo and we delve into the personal life of Andy Cohen and the challenges he has faced along the way. From navigating his identity as an openly gay man in the media industry to becoming a father through surrogacy, we explore the impact of his personal experiences on his career and the broader cultural landscape. This is Andy Cohen. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium, follow us on socials, and check out merch here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking off our Cults Crimes and Conspiracy month with the disturbing case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. To the outside world, DeeDee Blancard was a dedicated, loving mother who took care of her gravely ill daughter, Gypsy Rose. Gypsy had been confined to a wheelchair since childhood and and had suffered from a range of serious illnesses, including leukemia and muscular dystrophy...Or so we thought. However, in June 2015, Dee Dee was found brutally murdered in the family's home. The investigation that followed revealed a shocking web of lies and deception that had been made by Dee Dee. Join Premium, follow us on socials, check out merch and upcoming events here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week dive into the incredible journey of the empowering, and fiercely unapologetic trio, The Chicks. Not only did these three shatter barriers and challenged norms in the male-dominated music industry, they showed resilience, innovation, and taught young woman to not back down! Prepare to ignite your feminine rage, this is... The Chicks!! Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠  Watch on Youtube at https://youtu.be/QMDtZgDDyVo Sources: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/09/9-11-when-pop-culture-went-into-patriotic-overdrive/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/20-years-911-islamophobia-continues-haunt-muslims/story?id=79732049, https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/the-chicks-career-history-timeline.html, https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/ https://www.cmt.com/news/vi3iev/nashville-skyline-shut-up-and-sing, You’re wrong about Pod, Shut Up and Sing Documentary Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You asked for it, begged for it really, so we're giving it to ya. In our final episode of Sport's Month, we're wrapping it up with the trial of the century, The OJ Simpson Trial. We uncover the jaw-dropping twists and turns, from the "white Bronco chase" that had the nation glued to their screens to the gripping courtroom drama that spanned for eleven months. This is the trial of the century. This episode contains graphic content. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Watch on Youtube at https://youtu.be/QMDtZgDDyVo Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can't talk about sports and scandals without mentioning steroids. This week Claire takes us through the shocking history of Anabolic steroids. From their questionable origins to all the celebrities who have admitted to using them...or gotten caught, we are giving you all the juicy details! Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've covered a crime, a conspiracy, and now we explore one of the most notorious cults in history - the Jonestown cult. We start with the twisted mind of cult leader Jim Jones, spoiler alert, he comes with childhood trauma! And there it is. We'll also take a look at the chilling events that led up to the tragic mass suicide/murder of over 900 people in the jungles of Guyana from drinking cyanide-laced Kool-Aid Join us as we uncover the dark secrets of Jonestown. Detours include Vanderpump Rules, trash fashion and tarot card readers. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our 3rd week of Influential Women's month, we dive deep into the life and work of Frida Kahlo, the fearless woman who endured pain, tragedy, and even a tumultuous love life. We'll explore how her self-portraits captured both her physical and emotional pain, and how her work challenged the dominant artistic traditions of her time. From her early struggles as a young artist to her rise as a feminist icon, Claire and Tess cover all the juicy details of Frida's life. This is Frida Kahlo. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Follow us on Instagram at @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @Rightanswersmostly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're taking a deep dive into the life of the one and only Dolly Parton - the queen of rhinestones, wigs, and big hair. We start in the Great Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee where Dolly grew up, singing and playing music from an early age. We find out how Dolly got her big break in Nashville, and how she met her very secretive husband of 57 years, Carl Dean. We break down Dolly's classic looks and phrases and her extensive philanthropy work including the Imagination Library and donating $1 million to COVID19 research. And because we can't help ourselves, we do a line reading from the infamous Dolly Parton, Barbara Walters interview. This is DOLLY PARTON!  Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Follow us on Instagram at @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @Rightanswersmostly  Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire takes us through the most iconic battle of all time. One that has caused tears, betrayal and confusion. We are covering...NSYNC vs Backstreet Boys. From a blimp hanger in Orlando to becoming the biggest boybands of all time and all drama in between, this the battle of the boybands...and we want it that way.  Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can't talk about old Hollywood without talking about the one and only..Judy Garland! Born in Minnesota into a Vaudeville family, Judy Garland eventually made her way to California where she got signed on the spot to MGM at 13 years old. The shine of Hollywood quickly wore off for Judy as MGM kept her on a grueling schedule supported by pep pills and downers that ultimately led to a life of addiction and depression. However, a theme we constantly see in Judy's life, she got back on her feet, reinvented herself and worked until her tragic death at 47 years old. From Dorothy Gale to a forever Icon, this is Judy Garland.  Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking off our first themed month with OLD HOLLYWOOD! In our 2023 premiere episode, Claire takes us through the story of how Hollywood and the movie business came to be. We learn why the film industry moved out West from the East Coast (We're looking at you Thomas Edison), How the studios were built and the horrifying reality of what it was really like to be an original movie star. Welcome to old Hollywood month Rammies!  Created and Produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this RE-RELEASE episode, Tess takes us through the journey of Ross Ulbricht’s founding of Silk Road, the dark web known as “the Amazon for drugs.” Meant to be a place for buyers and sellers to conduct marijuana transactions using Bitcoin, it quickly escalated to offering hard core drugs, weapons, and before the FBI could find this man…murders. This is Silk Road.  Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our RE-RELEASE, Claire takes us to a journey out West with the infamous Donner Party. Due to unfortunate mishaps and delays, what started as a hopeful journey on the Oregon Trail quickly turns into a story of starvation, murder and, you know it, Canniblism. Grab your wagon and oxen and join us! This is The Donner Party. Plan your trip on The Oregon Trail!: https://cmhuddleston.com/uploads/3/5/8/9/35892337/greg_4_lesson_plans.pdf Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the history of the socialite, Heidi Fleiss, who by 27, was known to be the "Madam of Hollywood", running an upscale "prostitution ring" in the mid 90s in Los Angeles. From her infamous Little Black Book, to the celebrities and world leaders who would call her for sex, to the history of sex work in California, to exploring the stigma around it, we do not hold back in this episode. Buckle up and welcome back to the 90s in LA. Viper Room, plentiful drugs, Charlie Sheen and all. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Join Patreon, follow us on socials, and buy merch HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are all shook up as we RE-RELEASE our Elvis episode. One of the biggest stars of his generation, we discuss the controversy around him covering black artists music, his tumultuous relationship with his toxic manager and Priscilla, and the rise and fall of the king of rock and roll.  TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join our Premium, check out merch, and follow us on socials here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've heard the term Stockholm Syndrome, but do you know the story behind it? In this week's Lambie, we take you through bizarre story of a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden that ended in what some could call a love story. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weeks first Lambie episode (our minisodes) Tess takes us through the history of theater, exploring gender norms and finishing with some fun facts on the one and only, William Shakespeare and his time at the Globe in London. Tess and Claire incorporate some theater games and quizzes along the way. If you’re a theater kid…this episode is for you. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Email us at Rightanswersmostly@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Claire shares the inspirational yet tragic story of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla. From breaking down barriers in a male-dominated music genre to creating her own fashion line, she became the most prominent Mexican American singer and a cultural icon. Created and produced by: Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Get Girl Code at Target or at playgirlcode.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking off our Childhood Nostalgia Month with a brand that defined a generation, MTV. We reminisce on the days of watching TRL and the top 40 video countdown, the scandals of the VMA'S and the reality shows that changed our lives forever. (Just us?) From "Video Killed The Radio Star" to Miley twerking with a foam finger, This is MTV. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo  Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Claire and Tess sit down with some bubbly and cake and tell the story of the one and only, Marie Antoinette. We start with her beginnings as an Austrian Princess leading her to become one of the most notorious rulers in history as the Queen of France and all the misconceptions that build her reputation today. Detours include, Real Housewives of New York, theater kid energy (of course) and Paris Hilton's grandmother.  Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices