An investigation into one of Nashville’s most tragic cold cases. Sister show: @notrightpodcast
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Weird history: Wayne White, who designed the amazing sets and puppets for Pee-Wee's Playhouse, first designed the look of a Nashville Public TV kids' music show, Mrs. Cabobble's Caboose. Fran Powell, the show host, was a legend to Nashville kids of a certain generation.
As you can see watching the intro for Mrs. Cabobble's Caboose, the look that would become iconic in Playhouse was already there. The story of Pee-Wee's show hiring the Mrs. Cabobble's Caboose crew was a legend around WNPT, where I worked in master control between 1994 and 1998.
I spotted the style when we were avidly watching Pee-Wee's show in college-when watching it was an event. We made plans and gathered in the largest dorm room for each new Pee-Wee. Paul Reubens's show was instantly iconic for a ton of reasons, not least the character of Pee-Wee, but the look of the Playhouse added that extra chef's kiss of Sid & Marty Krofft-inspired (quite possibly designed while stoned?) weirdness.
Pee-Wee's Playhouse has always been part of a little gem-like collection of good memories from college for me, and I've treasured it-because I didn't have a great time in college. And threadbare as the connecting tissues between Nashville and the show may be, they only added to making it special.
RIP to Pee-wee, who was a genuine one-of-a-kind and who recognized true originality when he saw it. Thanks for the laughs.
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#LosAngeles, CA: Jesse Len Foulks has been missing since 9/21/21.. He suffers from medical issues and is in need of his medication. Anyone with information should contact BAMFI at BAMFI.org or @LAPDHQ at 213-996-1800. #HelpUsFindUs #JesseFoulks
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Look, if you’re not going to #engagewithempathy when covering true crime cases (especially current ones) just get out of the space. Audiences will be able to point out anyone that’s not genuine right away. Have some sense when it comes to your listening audience’s intelligence.
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Senator Blackburn took $1.25 million from the NRA.
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Let me re write that for you.
Chuck & I are heartbroken to hear about the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville that was enabled by NRA puppets like me who are willing to let kids be fucking slaughtered so long as the NRA continues giving me millions.
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having had family members who lived on the streets of LA
there must be a holistic approach to homelessness
it’s not one thing
it’s all of the things!
imagine yourself living on the street
imagine yourself without resources, family or medication to help
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Ignore the polls. Do your homework. Vote for every race on the ticket including school board, city council, judges - it ALL matters. #Vote
I’m late in listening to this one, but I recommend it - specifically the second episode.
Part two, an interview with Kelsi German @libertyg_sister is out now.
We talk about what it was like for her to be thrust into the spotlight at 17, the community surrounding the case, she dispels one of the nastiest rumors I’ve ever heard, & we discuss the future.
I don’t think we always understand the impact this kind of media has on these families. But as consumers and creators, it’s our responsibility to educate ourselves on that point so we can make good decisions about what we listen to (or watch),
