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Welcome to the "Nostalgic Blend Podcast," where we're turning the dial to a time when pop culture was a dynamic mix of bold experimentation and iconic moments—the thrilling decades of the 80s and 90s! Join us on a journey through the neon-soaked streets of the 80s, complete with big hair, vibrant fashion, and the birth of iconic music genres. Then, fast forward to the 90s, a time of grunge, hip-hop, and the explosion of the internet. Your host David Saunders is your guide through the cultura ...
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Clever Ghouls

Maegan Stone, Blair Bush

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Clever Ghouls: The Podcast, hosted by Maegan and Blair, is a bi-weekly show with lots of sprinkled in minisodes dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing the movies that make us think about them long after we’ve left the theater or turned off the TV. We bring quick wit and unique perspectives from backgrounds like art history, cinematography, psychology, analysis, science, education, fashion, design, and more to create a curated, inclusive conversation around the spooky(ish) movies we ...
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Americans have long had a complicated relationship with taxes. We don't like paying them, but we love the things they pay for. In the decades after World War II, both political parties agreed - taxes are worth it. Then came Ronald Reagan and the anti-tax movement. Michael Graetz, a Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale University and Columbia Universit…
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“The Congress will push me to raise taxes, and I’ll say no, and they’ll push, and I’ll say no, and they’ll push again. And I’ll say to them: ‘Read my lips, no new taxes.’” — George Bush's GOP Nomination Acceptance speech, Aug. 18, 1988. "Poor George [Bush], he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth." - Texas Governor Ann Richard…
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On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned recently-resigned president Richard Nixon of any crimes he may have committed in the presidency, and the pardon has never been the same since. Law Professor Kimberly Wehle, author of the new book Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works - and Why, discusses the origin and history of the presiden…
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Join Raven in a slight little rebrand from Deranged De Jure in a new podcast - Juris Deranged. Like Juris Doctor (a law degree), but deranged. Discussing true crime stories and common misconceptions in the criminal justice system with some infamous guest hosts to come, starting with a crossover episode with Me and Mrs. Always Right, launching soon!…
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Pandemics, political violence, partisans recognizable by the color of their hat - it may sound novel, but it's been with us practically since the beginning of the republic. Historian Lindsay Chervinsky, author of the new book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic, discusses the wildly volatile John Adams admi…
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"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem," - Ronald Reagan's inaugural address, January 20, 1981. For the first 50 years after the onset of the Great Depression and the election of Franklin Roosevelt, the United States had been led by politicians who believed government held the power to make life better for the Ame…
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Trying to cover all of the ground here, Pisha and Raven discuss the compliments and critiques of the True Crime Podcast Festival, which is the reason for their recent hiatus. Raven then discusses her top 5 murders in New Mexico, including her own hometown murder. Pisha then covers the top 5 hauntings in New Mexico. Wrapping it all up with what's to…
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When unemployment and inflation began to rise side by side in the 1970s, nobody knew what to do. Economic theory suggested it should have been impossible, and yet the numbers couldn't be denied. Stanford Historian Jennifer Burns, author of Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative, discusses how American presidents of the 70's tried and failed to curb…
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In our final episode in the three-part series on how Ronald Reagan ruined everything in America, we cover his policies on welfare and the treatment of poor people and BIPOC generally, AIDS, substance abuse, labor unions, and drug policy generally. All the fun stuff. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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It's commonly accepted wisdom that presidents are less effective in their second terms, when the term limits of the 22nd amendment turn them into Lame Ducks who cannot be elected to office a third time. But what if that common wisdom is wrong? Former NYU economics professor William Silber, author of The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effec…
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In the second episode in this three part series, Raven and Pisha continue the history lesson on how Reagan messed up the world today. Covering the Iran-Contra Affair and how he funded Islamic terrorists and basically did 9/11. Also some updates on Gypsy Rose and the Delphi murders. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Send us a text We're back, baby! In this episode, the Ghoulies talk about the delectable death cult in The Menu, the 2022 American black comedy horror that's all about the details of some of the most delicious dishes we've ever seen. We'll discuss the (sometimes ethical) consumption of art, class warfare (eat the rich), and OF COURSE the food. We h…
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When Jimmy Carter won the presidency, his Democratic party held a 61-37 majority in the Senate and a 292-143 majority in the House. Why then, with such a clear governing majority, were his relations with Congress so poor, and his agenda so challenged? Jonathan Alter, a long-time journalist and author of numerous books on the presidency, including H…
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In honor of the month of this president's death, we bring you a three-part series about his enduring legacy. That is, how he destroyed everything we know today. Part 1 discusses how Reaganomics was a terrible idea that was designed to make the rich richer and the poor poorer, and had some other major impacts on the economy both then and today. Stay…
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"The erosion of confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and political fabric of the nation," - Jimmy Carter, July 15, 1979 ~~~ Jimmy Carter may have been the luckiest presidential candidate and unluckiest president in American history. Chasing the presidency after Watergate and the pardon of Nixon had crushed American faith in…
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Witchdoctoralex returns to the show to talk about harsh criticisms on gossip blog Lipstick Alley, empathy for singer Cassie Ventura, lessons from media’s “Astrology Influencer” Mystic Lipstick, Godparents sleeping with their godchildren for mutual gain, Keke Palmer and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the…
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Diving into the 136-page Franks motion, we cover the players involved in the Odinist cult at the head of the investigation into the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, evidence from the crime scene that the murders were a religious rite, and the holes in the prosecution's case against Richard Allen. Rounding it out with the wild but potentia…
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From 1953 to 1969, the Supreme Court was a vanguard of progressive change for the United States. But then came Tricky Dick. Michael Bobelian, author of Battle For The Marble Palace: Abe Fortas, Lyndon Johnson, Earl Warren, Richard Nixon and the Forging of the Modern Supreme Court, discusses how presidential candidate Richard Nixon and senate conser…
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Abby Williams and Liberty German went missing after spending only a couple hours at the Monon Highway Bridge outside of Delphi, Indiana. Their bodies were found a couple days later in the woods nearly half a mile away. Libby posted a Snapchat video of a man who appeared to be following them on the bridge just before they went missing. The case went…
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A 24-year career in Congress crested at a tumultuous time for Gerald Ford. He was the GOP leader of the house during the Nixon administration, then Nixon's VP, then the president who had to heal the country after Watergate. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum director Brook Clement discusses the crucible Ford walked as a national leader.…
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In our final part of our series covering the progression of right wing extremism in America, we cover the broader view of January 6th, where the movement came from, and where it is heading. Tackling Q Anon, the Proud Boys, and the Oath Keepers as well as social media and its role in the [dis]-organization of the event. ★ Support this podcast on Pat…
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On this third episode in our series on the progression of right wing extremism from Ruby Ridge to the January 6th insurrection, we cover one of the worst (but certainly not the worst) acts of domestic terrorism: the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. We follow Timothy McVeigh and "others unknown" in the context of what was happening in politics and histor…
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"Our long national nightmare is over." - Gerald Ford, August 9, 1974 ~~~ Gerald Ford is the only person in American history to reach the vice presidency and the presidency without being elected to either. Despite this, he was a popular president - for 1 month. But then he pardoned Nixon, and it was all downhill from there. Follow along as Ford ride…
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Following the progression from Ruby Ridge to January 6th, we continue with one of the loudest rallying cries for right wing extremists, the 1993 siege at Waco. Discussion including the origins of the Branch Davidians, David Koresh and his stake-out of Mount Carmel, along with the lack of accountability by the feds for the 76 tragic deaths that occu…
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Part 1 of our April series on the progression of right wing extremism from Ruby Ridge to January 6th in honor of the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Covering the history of sovereign citizens, Christian Identity aka white supremacy, and a discussion on governmental overreach versus domestic terrorism. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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It didn't take long for Richard Nixon to earn the nickname "Tricky Dick," but was he really any more tricky than the typical politician? You bet he was! John Farrell, a long-time journalist and author of numerous books on political leaders, including Richard Nixon, The Life, discusses the many campaigns of Richard Nixon, from the red scare tactics …
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To round out women's history month, Pisha and Raven cover some of history's worst black widows, including Belle Gunness, Judy Buenoano, Nannie Doss, the Giggling Granny, and Chisako Kakehi, the Black Widow of Kyoto. Further pontification on why women murder and the legal and moral differences between Heat of Passion (i.e., second degree murder) and…
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For Women's History Month, we are covering women who killed Nazis, who are not the same as nacho (thanks, phone autocorrect) - and Nazi - hunters. Pisha gives a history lesson on the origin of Nazis, and why it's always okay to punch them. Covering and Freddy Oversteegen and Niuta Tajtelbaum (or Teitelbaum). Everyone go listen to Cheap Perfume, who…
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Pisha and Raven have an important announcement: we're investigating the mysterious disappearance of Pisha's college friend, Eric Brazil, who disappeared 2 years ago on March 14, 2022. Get the details on our latest venture on this week's episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Oleh Raven and Pisha
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Richard Nixon was sworn in as President with a Democratic House and Senate across Capitol Hill, which you might expect to lead to legislative impasse. Instead, it was one of the more prolific legislative stretches in American history, including such accomplishments as: Lowering the voting age, Title IX, creating the EPA, the Clean Air Act, abolishi…
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Happy International Women's Day! To demonstrate how far we as a society have progressed in treating women, we decided to cover the most deranged innovation that has befallen heteronormative - well, no really all - romantic relationships: dating apps. From loneliness to dick pics to murder, we cover it all. Plus some of the worst dating app profiles…
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To conclude our prison riot series, we go back to the beginning, with more commentary at how terrible our prison system is. Instead of paying $75/hour for business internet connection at the Holliday Inn Express in Bullhead City, AZ, Pisha braves a basic Internet connection in the middle of nowhere to tell you about her prison baby, the Attica Pris…
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"People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook." - Richard Nixon, November 17, 1973 ~~~ Richard Nixon's life is a drama unlike any other. A desire to win at any cost earned him the name "Tricky Dick" and carried him from Whittier, California, to the Presidency of the United States, but it also proved his u…
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In this FINAL episode on the 1980 New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot, we were honored to be joined by Mark Donatelli, one of New Mexico's biggest (if not the biggest) prison rights attorney, who represented the inmates who were charged in the prison riot as well as advocating for their human rights while incarcerated in the Duran Consent Decree, th…
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Migrating to the United States used to be as easy as buying a boat ticket. Getting settled was the hard part, and it became far more daunting when the United States was torn asunder by Civil War in 1861. As more and more northerners were conscripted into the Union Army, Lincoln realized a friendlier immigration policy might be the key to sustaining…
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Lyndon Baines Johnson is one of the most legislatively accomplished presidents in American history - possibly the only president who actually did so much winning, people got tired of it. But how did he make legislating look so easy? Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation and author of 5 books on the presidency, including Indomitabl…
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For Black History Month and the anniversary of the most brutal prison riots in American history, we are discussing the lead-up to the New Mexico State Penitentiary prison riot of 1980, including unsolicited strong opinions from two white girls on the racial implications within mass incarceration in America. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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While Raven is away, Pisha and guest co-host, Jackson, come out to play with the emerging issues in the world of artificial intelligence. From customizing sex robots to copyrighting AI-generated song lyrics, the gang will cover the hottest, and most deranged, AI topics today. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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On the almost one month anniversary of Gypsy Rose's release, Pisha and Raven finally get on that train, and cover the complicated medical abuse through Munchausen by Proxy, the criminal cases of Gypsy Rose and Nick Godejohn, and the potential (or unpotential) civil cases involved. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Buckle up, Derangers! Pisha and Raven hit the road to chase ghosts and rock and roll. Learn about the Stanley's history with the Shining, Raven's greatest obsession (unmentioned: it's largely due to the references to Edgar Allan Poe). Pisha explains the Stanley's paranormal history and goes into our very spoopy experiences, including the beheading …
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Few presidents have a darker mark on their resume that LBJ's handling of the Vietnam war. Though overwhelmingly popular at first, the war divided the nation and broke Johnson's political power just 4 years later. How did the United States get into Vietnam? Why didn't LBJ see what the American people saw as public opinion turned against it? And what…
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Welcome *Derangers*, our inaugural new name is finally here for the new year. We are now Deranged De Jure, but we're the same old deranged lawyers covering our deranged obsessions. From Tucker Carlson's hissy fit over M&Ms to orcas revolting against yachts, there has been a plethora of deranged things happening in 2023. We cover half of them, unexp…
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"There is no Negro problem. There is no Southern problem. There is no Northern problem. There is only an American problem." - Lyndon Baines Johnson, March 9, 1965 ~~~ Lyndon Baines Johnson was thrust into the presidency at a moment of tragedy - the public assassination of his predecessor. With the nation in panic, Congress in deadlock, and Civil Ri…
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JFK once joked, "the worst I do, the more popular I get." Historian Harold Holzer, director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York City, Chairman of the Lincoln Forum, and author of The presidents vs. the Press: The endless battle between the white house and the media, from the founding fathers to Fake News, di…
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