Broads Next Door

Is everyone getting lonelier?

In this brief conversational episode Daniela does a little catching up, takes a trip down early internet memory lane and tries to figure out if we're actually lonelier than any before- because it sure feels like it!



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Grab your clairvoyance and your credit card as we hear about everything from Mary Todd Lincoln’s séances in the White House, tv infomercials for psychic hotlines, and CIA psychic spy programs to modern day reality tv mediums. Is any of it real? Can it cause any harm? And why has no one won that $1,000,000 psychic challenge?

The future looks expensive as we gain a broader understanding of celebrity psychics.

Grab a box of tissues and your voodoo doll of Justin Timberlake because in this episode we’re time traveling back to the 90’s and 2000’s by way of The Women in Me, the new memoir by Britney Spears. Using quotes from the book as well as news clips and interviews we’ll try to gain a broader understanding of the life of Britney Spears— how everything was taken from her and how she’s using her own voice to finally set the record straight.

Sources:
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Gallery Books (October 24, 2023)
The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears, Hulu
Britney Spears - Ed McMahons Star Search 1992
Britney Spears Matt Laurer Interview, Dateline NBC, 2006
Britney Spears Interview with Diane Sawyer, ABC Primetime News, 2003
Justin Timberlake Interview with Barbara Walters, ABC News, 2003

The 90’s was dominated by films about witches with releases like The Witches, Teen Witch, Double Double Toil and Trouble, Hocus Pocus, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Crucible, The Craft, Eve’s Bayou, Halloweentown, and The Blair Witch Project


But why were witches so popular in the 90’s and why are we still so obsessed with them today?


Grab your black cat and your VCR as we gain a broader understanding of 90’s movie witches, the special place they hold in our hearts and how they paved the paths for the covens of the future.

In this episode we hear the true story behind the movie The Exorcist and how it shaped the way we see possession and exorcism on film.

We’ll also hear about Anneliese Michel and the 67 exorcisms that led to her death and the prosecution of her parents and the priests who performed the exorcism.

Then we have Ed and Lorraine Warren and their involvement in both The Amityville Horror and The Devil Made Me Do It Case where Arne Cheyenne Johnson’s legal team tried to use demonic possession as a defense for murder.

The last case we’ll look at is the 2011 Ammons family haunting and the demon house that was bought and destroyed by ghost hunter Zak Bagans.

Finally, we’ll explore some scientific and medical reasons that could be behind some of the most well documented cases of demonic possession and exorcism.

In the season 2 premiere of Broads Next Door we're going all the way to East Hampton, New York to try and gain a broader understanding of the lives of Big and Little Edie Beale.

The Beales starred in the cult classic Maysles documentary Grey Gardens, showcasing their lives as artistic former socialites in a rundown 28 room mansion but how did it get to be this way? And what happened to the Edies after Grey Gardens?

Grab mother darling and the cats and let's find out.

In this episode we get a brief history of alien encounters and UFO sightings. We'll listen to the different theories on what they may be before getting into the whistleblower UAP hearings that recently happened in Congress and what this could mean for our intergalactic future

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In this brief for Broads episode, Daniela gives an update on the show before discussing the life and career of Sinead O'Connor

In this rerelease episode on the anniversary of her death, we discuss the heartbreaking murder of Dorothy Stratten.


Dorothy's beauty and charm caught the attention of Hugh Hefner, who brought her to the Playboy Mansion and named her Playmate of the Year in 1980.

It seemed like the 1980’s we’re going to be the decade of Dorothy into her success was quickly marred by her tumultuous relationship with her estranged husband, Paul Snider, who became increasingly possessive and abusive.

Despite her fear and hesitation, Dorothy found the strength to leave Snider and pursue her dreams in Hollywood. But Snider's obsession with Dorothy ultimately led him to commit a horrific act of violence.
Immortalized in the film Star 80.
Today, we not only remember Dorothy's tragic death, but also celebrate her bravery in leaving an abusive relationship and following her passions.
Join us as we try to gain a broader understanding of the murder of Dorothy Stratten, a woman whose life and death continue to captivate and inspire.


Sources:
Bogdanovich, Peter (1984). The Killing of the Unicorn: Dorothy Stratten 1960-1980. New York, NY: William Morrow and Company.
Carpenter, Teresa (November 5, 1980, The Death of a Playmate
Star 80, Bob Fosse
The Death of a Playmate20/20, ABC
Nashawaty, Chris (August 12, 1994). "The Centerfold Murder: Playmate Dorothy Stratten is found murdered". Entertainment Weekly.
Rhodes, Richard (May 1981). "Dorothy Stratten: Her Story". Playboy. Vol. 28, no. 5
Scott, Vernon (August 20, 1984). "Scott's World: Hefner fires broadside at Bogdanovich over book"

In part 6, Damien's defense calls witnesses to the stand (including Damien himself) while Jason's team opts to only call on one witness, a fiber specialist.

We hear closing statements from the state and defense as well as clips from the trial, Paradise Lost & Damien's book.

We end the episode with the verdict and what it means for Damien and Jason

In this bonus episode we’re telling you our sometimes troubling childhood relationship with dolls and giving you a brief history of the doll of all dolls— Barbie.

From her German Lilli doll roots to her status as a global icon, Barbie has come a long way since she was created by Ruth Handler in 1959 and she has had a lasting and divisive impact on popular culture.

And if haunted dolls are your thing- we talk about those too


With Barbiecore on the rise and the release of Barbie The Movie, Barbie's legacy remains strong. After all, she's more than just a doll – she's an idea, a symbol, an astronaut, an Olympian, she’s been president— she forever retains a perfect arch with her perfect plastic feet, she’s a blank slate, an icon— she’s everything.

(original release date April 2nd, 2023)

In this conversational episode we catch up on each other's lives and discuss true crime cases in the towns we live in (is there a Portland serial killer? Is a man secretly recording his pet sitters in Philly?) and also chat about shows we've been watching and what it was like to lose our dogs during the pandemic.

( This episode was recorded on June 12th and the full video episode will be available at Patreon.com/broadsnextdoor )

In this episode we hear the states case against Damien and Jason. In Part 6 we will hear from the defense and learn the verdict of the case.

In Part 4 of our West Memphis series we're breaking down the January 1994 trial of Jessie Misskelley, from opening arguments and witnesses to closing arguments and what verdict the jury reaches in his case and the implications it will have in the trial of Damien and Jason.

In part 3 of our West Memphis Murders series we focus on the time period after the arrests- June 1993 to jury selection for Jessie's trial in January of 1994. We hear from the Paradise Lost filmmakers, the families of the accused and include exercerpts from both Damien and Jason's books as well as clips from Paradise Lost and Devil's Knot as we gain a broader understanding of the work private investigators like Ron Lax and the public defenders appointed in the case did in preparation for trial. We end the episode with a conversation with Brooke's dad, The Honorable Judge Fisher and hear his perspective on Satanic Panic and this case.

CW: child abuse, child death, self-harm

It’s Episode 40: Watching TV with Robin Tran!

You may know her from That’s My Time With David Letterman or her TikTok clips but in this episode you’ll get to know her as Daniela does— as a best friend to binge TV with.

In this episode we watch the unaired pilot episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and give our thoughts and feelings on this twenty-five minute almost masterpiece before getting into our history of watching TV together.

From Pretty Little Liars, Buffy and our favorite episodes- (the musical, the mental institution…), Dawson’s Creek and the Witch Island episode plus the story Grams told that made Daniela laugh and Robin cry, why we gave up on binging Glee, and the shows we’re currently watching now— Yellowjackets and House.

Plus we get into TV before the internet and elaborate more on our television watching rituals.

If you feel like watching TV with a best friend this is the episode for you!

In part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas.
We told you things the way that they seemed, now it’s time to get into things the way that they actually were.

In this episode we try and gain a broader understanding of the Satanic Panic and it’s origins (from preschools to memoirs to rock music) while examining how this same search for satan narrowed the murder investigation by the West Memphis Police Department in 1993

We learn about the way polygraphs were used in the investigation and why they held so much weight for the police and some of the people who may have gotten off without much questioning.

We also include passages from Damien’s book Life After Death and the book Jason Baldwin helped write with Mara Leverit, Dark Spell.

We end this episode with a confession from Jesse Misskelley and the arrests of Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin.

There’s so much to unpack in this episode and this case!

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Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)
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Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 Transcript
Maury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 Transcript
CNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 Transcript
Piers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript

In this episode we briefly discuss our childhood reading habits and the current state of banned books before trying to gain a broader understanding of how Judy Blume's timely stories gained their timeless status.


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On May 5th, 1993 Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers went out for a bike ride and never came home.

In 1994 three teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were convicted of the crimes.

The case gathered widespread media attention which was only amplified by the 1996 release of HBO’s Paradise Lost. For nearly two decades “The West Memphis Three,” fought for their innocence eventually entering an Alford plea that led to their release in 2011.

With new evidence and technology, thirty years later this is a case that may finally be solved.

In part one of this series we’re going to look at things the way they initially seemed and try and get to know Stevie, Michael and Chris while we try and gain a broader understanding of the murders that happened on May 5th, 1993 in West Memphis, Arkansas, and why things aren't always what they seem to be.

In this episode of Broads Next Door, Brooke will be delving into the life and career of Brooke Shields, particularly in relation to her roles in the films Pretty Baby, and Blue Lagoon, and her controversial Calvin Klein campaign. We'll explore the impact her early stardom had on her personal and professional life, as well as the broader conversation around child stars and the effects of fame.
Her performance in "Pretty Baby," sparked intense debate and criticism due to its graphic nature. We'll examine the cultural context of the film's release, the controversy surrounding Shields' involvement, and the lasting impact it had on her career.
Shields is just one example of many child stars who have experienced the highs and lows of early fame. We’ll also discuss other notable child stars, and the unique challenges they faced, from burnout and mental health struggles to difficulties transitioning to adult roles.
Join us as we dive deep into the complex world of child stardom, and the legacy of Brooke Shields and "Pretty Baby" on Hollywood and beyond.
CW: We will be discussing the s*xualization and exploitation of minors in media and pop culture.
Sources:
Kleiser, Randal, director. “The Blue Lagoon”, Columbia Pictures, 1980.
Malle, Louis, director. Pretty Baby. Paramount Pictures, 1978.
Rios, Kristofer. Soto, Angel, directors. Menudo Forever Young, HBO, 2022.
Wilson, Lana, director. Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, Hulu, 2023.