Bonus Episode: Freak Offs, Great Television, and a Waitress in the Sky

Update: 2024-09-19

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This episode of Disgrace Land dives into the recent indictment of Sean "Diddy" Combs, outlining the serious charges against him, including human trafficking, sexual assault, and running a criminal enterprise. The indictment details alleged forced sexual encounters with female guests at his parties, fueled by drugs and baby oil. The host then expresses his newfound fascination with UFOs and aliens, prompting him to ask listeners for recommendations for the best alien movies. He specifically requests movies beyond the classics like "ET" and "Star Wars," emphasizing his desire for more obscure and thought-provoking films. The episode then shifts to promoting the Disgrace Land All Access membership, highlighting the benefits for listeners, including ad-free listening, exclusive episodes, bonus content, early access to merch, and an always-on chat with the host. The host also announces a live stream event on October 9th, 2024, featuring an episode about Blink 182's Tom DeLonge and his alleged involvement with aliens. The chapter details the event's theme, ticket information, and the accompanying live stream of the after-party. The episode continues with listener voicemails and emails, discussing the Matthew Perry episode, the potential for an Elliott Smith episode, and a debate about Seinfeld's impact on language. The host responds to listener feedback, sharing his thoughts on the topics and acknowledging the emotional impact of the Matthew Perry episode. The host then opens a discussion about the greatest television show of all time, prompted by the Matthew Perry episode. He shares listener feedback, highlighting popular choices like "Freaks and Geeks," "M*A*S*H," "The Simpsons," and "The Sopranos." The host expresses his personal preference for "The Sopranos" and discusses its cultural impact and revolutionary storytelling. The episode concludes with a listener email sharing a personal anecdote about meeting Paul Westerberg, the lead singer of the Replacements, while working as a flight attendant. The email highlights Westerberg's eccentric personality and the listener's discovery of the band after the encounter. The host encourages listeners to leave reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, emphasizing the importance of reviews for discoverability. He also mentions upcoming merch plans, including patches and a new design for October. The host announces the end of the main portion of the after-party episode, highlighting the extended content available for All-Access members. He encourages listeners to join the membership for exclusive content and access to the Patreon chat. The host previews the upcoming episode on Sigourney Weaver and announces the question of the week: "What are your recommendations for the best alien movies?" He encourages listeners to think about their favorite space movies and share their recommendations. The host recommends several archive episodes related to the topics discussed in the current episode, including episodes on Diddy, Justin Bieber, and Bruce Springsteen. He encourages listeners to explore the Disgrace Land archive for more in-depth content. The host provides a recap of the episode's key points, including the upcoming Sigourney Weaver episode, the call for alien movie recommendations, merch winners, the live stream event, and a reminder about the importance of storytelling. In honor of the Matthew Perry episode, the host reads the Billboard charts from September 22nd, 1994, the day "Friends" premiered. The chapter provides a nostalgic look at the music scene from that era.

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