Episodes

  • Ep. 131 - Cameron Boyce

    Ep. 131 - Cameron Boyce
    Sep 8 2025
    On July 6, 2019, Cameron Boyce — the American actor and dancer best known for his work in Disney Channel’s Jessie and the Descendants franchise — died from complications of epilepsy at the age of 20 in Los Angeles. In a career that began when he was just a child, Boyce quickly emerged as one of Disney’s brightest young stars, captivating audiences with his natural charisma, comedic timing, and infectious energy on screen. Beyond his roles in film and television, he was also a passionate advocate for social causes, using his platform to raise awareness about issues ranging from clean water access to gun violence prevention. Though his life was tragically cut short, Boyce’s legacy continues through his performances and the charitable foundation created in his honor, inspiring fans and peers alike to carry forward his spirit of creativity and compassion. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 130 - Tony Scott

    Ep. 130 - Tony Scott
    Sep 1 2025
    On August 19, 2012, Tony Scott — the British filmmaker best known for high-octane blockbusters like Top Gun, Crimson Tide, and Man on Fire — died by suicide at the age of 68 in Los Angeles. In a career that stretched across three decades, Scott carved out a unique place in Hollywood as a master of adrenaline-fueled spectacle. With his signature visual style — kinetic camerawork, bold color palettes, and an editing pace that matched the heartbeat of his action sequences — he helped redefine what a mainstream action movie could feel like. From working with stars like Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington to pushing the technical limits of action cinema, Scott’s influence continues to ripple through blockbuster filmmaking today. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 129 - Michael Madsen

    Ep. 129 - Michael Madsen
    Aug 25 2025
    On January 25, 2022, Michael Madsen — the gravel-voiced actor synonymous with tough-guy roles in Quentin Tarantino films — suffered a devastating personal tragedy when his son, Hudson, died by suicide in Hawaii. Madsen, whose own career has spanned more than four decades, has long been a fixture of Hollywood’s gritty underbelly, with iconic turns in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and Donnie Brasco. Known for his menacing screen presence, poetic writings, and troubled off-screen life, Madsen has become both a cult figure and a cautionary tale in the entertainment industry. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 128 - Big Pun

    Ep. 128 - Big Pun
    Aug 18 2025
    On February 7, 2000, Christopher Rios — the larger-than-life rapper better known as Big Pun — died at the age of 28 from heart failure in White Plains, New York. In a career that barely spanned half a decade, the Bronx-born rapper rewrote the rules for Latin artists in hip hop. With rhymes that were dense, intricate, and delivered with a ferocity that belied his massive physical presence, Pun became the first solo Latino rapper to go platinum, and his debut album Capital Punishment remains a watershed moment in East Coast rap history. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Ep. 127 - Jimi Hendrix

    Ep. 127 - Jimi Hendrix
    Aug 11 2025
    On September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix — the guitar virtuoso who redefined rock music with his explosive sound, groundbreaking techniques, and electric charisma — died suddenly in London at the age of 27. In just a few short years, he transformed the possibilities of the instrument, fusing blues, rock, and psychedelia into immortal performances like “Purple Haze,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” and his legendary rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock. With albums like Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold as Love, and Electric Ladyland, Hendrix not only revolutionized how the guitar could be played, but how music itself could be imagined — his influence still echoing through generations of artists and fans. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 126 - John Hughes

    Ep. 126 - John Hughes
    Aug 4 2025
    On August 6, 2009, John Hughes — the filmmaker whose heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human stories captured the soul of American adolescence — died suddenly of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan at the age of 59. With classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Planes, Trains & Automobiles, he turned teen angst and suburban life into timeless art. As a writer and producer, he shaped pop culture with hits like Pretty in Pink and Home Alone, leaving behind stories filled with sincerity, wit, and the kind of truth that still resonates decades later. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Special Episode: Hulk Hogan

    Special Episode: Hulk Hogan
    Jul 24 2025
    On July 24, 2025, Hulk Hogan — the larger-than-life wrestling icon who turned leg drops into legend and red-and-yellow into a movement — died of cardiac arrest at the age of 71. With his handlebar mustache, 24-inch pythons, and booming charisma, Hogan transcended the squared circle to become a pop culture phenomenon, anchoring wrestling’s 1980s explosion and redefining what it meant to be a sports entertainer. From the roar of WrestleMania crowds to Saturday morning cartoons and action figures, he embodied an era where heroes were unapologetic, loud, and larger-than-life. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Special Episode: Ozzy Osbourne

    Special Episode: Ozzy Osbourne
    Jul 22 2025
    On July 22, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne — the heavy metal pioneer whose growling vocals, unrelenting stage presence, and unfiltered personality made him a legend across generations — died peacefully at his home surrounded by family at the age of 76. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he helped forge a new genre of music rooted in darkness, power, and rebellion. As a solo artist, he channeled chaos into anthems that defined a decade. And in his final act, he became an unlikely reality TV icon — inviting the world into his home and changing the face of pop culture forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins