The Speakeasy with Lauren and Eric: Recent Episodes
Lauren and Eric
Two writers and history enthusiasts discuss books, movies, historical events, and so much more, all while having a cocktail. Cheers!
This week Lauren and Eric discuss the bad ass Irish revolutionary and Easter Rising participant, Constance Markievicz
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This week, Eric and Lauren cover the horrifying beginnings of the US Air Mail service and what was coined "the Air Mail Fiasco".
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Don't trust the government, kids! This week, Lauren and Eric are back from their mini-hiatus and discuss the surreal CIA mind control experiment MK Ultra.
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Grab a Pimento cheese sandwich and hop on your pet ostrich! This week, Lauren and Eric cover the survivalist fantasy adventure tale The Swiss Family Robinson.
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This week Eric and Lauren discuss the lesser-known tragedy at sea, the sinking of the RMS Lusitania and how Germany just wouldn't cut it out.
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This week Eric and Lauren cover "that newspaper man on the coast", William Randolph Hearst and all the absolutely terrible things he did!
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This week Lauren and Eric discuss the famed author and momentary Josh Brolin antagonist, Cormac McCarthy!
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This week, Lauren and Eric discuss the rich but devastatingly short life of Hollywood icon, Miss Cheesecake-- aka Marilyn Monroe.
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This week's episode is a lighter topic as Eric and Lauren discuss the infamous, vicious circle aka The Algonquin Round Table!
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Happy holidays from the Speakeasy! This week Eric and Lauren discuss the accidental Christmas classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" and kinda wish they hadn't watched it...
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This week, Lauren dives into another mythological obsession and takes Eric along for the ride! Join us as we discuss a favorite monster -- Werewolves!
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This week, Eric and Lauren are joined by friend of the podcast Zoe to discuss the psychological thriller and cult classic film, American Psycho
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This week, Eric and Lauren cover the unsolved cases of the Boston Strangler and debate the probability of Albert DeSalvo being the real perpetrator.
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Happy Spooky Season, listeners and friends! Eric and Lauren kick off a month of Halloween stories by covering the infamous case of Lizzie Borden.
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TW: murder
This week on the Speakeasy, Eric and Lauren discuss the talented grandfather of noir crime novels, Dashiell Hammett!
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Eric and Lauren are reunited! After a long break for quarantine, they're back and ready to discuss being creative during a pandemic and how they're caring for themselves while socially distancing.
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This week at the Speakeasy, Eric and Lauren take a bit of a break to discuss writing, media consumption, and new ideas!
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In the conspiracy theory drenched conclusion of The Speakeasy's first 2 parter, Lauren and Eric cover the fateful day of November 22nd, 1963 -- the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
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For the first time in The Speakeasy's history, a two-parter!
This week, Eric and Lauren discuss the life and lineage of President John F. Kennedy leading up to the infamous day in Dallas, TX.
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Tweet thread link for the Ted Kennedy/Chappaquiddick event mentioned in this episode: https://twitter.com/i/events/1151891964431863808?s=09
Many thanks to Rachel Bolton for her knowledge and research!
Things get a little... unidentifiable this week as Lauren and Eric discuss the hotly debated cultural touchstone, the Roswell Incident!
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Yar matey! This week Eric and Lauren discuss the cultural pirate touchstone Treasure Island and the many pirates of yore, both fictional and real.
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This week Eric and Lauren discuss the life and mysterious death of old Hollywood starlet, Thelma Todd.
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From the hosts of the Speakeasy Podcast, Eric and Lauren:
When we recorded this episode this winter, we merely intended to discuss an historical case that interested both of us. In the time since, following the murder of George Floyd, the themes and events of this episode have become particularly relevant to this moment in time.
The Massie-Kahahawai case was a miscarriage of justice perpetrated to prop up a system of racialized inequality. The murder of Joseph Kahahawai is an example of the kind of vigilantism and state complicity in racial inequality that exists in America today. As always, we have attempted to approach our subject with respect. We may have fallen short in some respects, and we encourage you to let us know if we have.
The timing of this episode is coincidental to the protests occurring in our country. We are not attempting to capitalize on those protests, merely commenting on the same power structures that caused the deaths of Floyd and Kahahawai, and the failures of justice that both men's deaths represent.
Trigger warnings for sexual assault and violence against people of color and Indigenous people.
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Some say Vampires are back, but Lauren would argue Vampires never left.
This week Lauren and Eric excitedly discuss the grandfather of Vampire characters, Dracula, and the immense lore that built him into an icon.
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PS! If you're a fan of Vampires and Vampire books, Lauren writes those! You can find the Children of Lilith series on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Thank you for supporting our host's work!
This week, Eric takes the lead and tells Lauren the tale of airship travel, the creation of the zeppelin, and our hosts cover the horrific tragedy of the Hindenburg.
(Note for the concerned: this episode was recorded a few weeks ago and Lauren had a head cold. No one was sick with Covid19 related illnesses and we did not break quarantine while feeling sick. Thank you!)
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During these trying times, Eric and Lauren return to their topic of comfort-- the Mob! This week, grab a cocktail and join our hosts discuss the life and career of Italian Mobster Jack Dragna (and subsequently rip on Mickey Cohen.)
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Tired of quarantining inside? Then let's go feral!
This week Eric and Lauren discuss the character and wildman archetype, Tarzan of the Apes!
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Get ready for some pre-Hays code Hollywood scandal! This week Eric and Lauren discuss the rise and tragic fall of film star, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and the impact of the court of public opinion.
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Wondering how NOT to do social isolation? Listen to this week's episode as Lauren and Eric discuss the original Hollywood billionaire playboy and eccentric genius / mentally ill recluse, Howard Hughes.
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This week Eric shines bright and Lauren learns SO MUCH about Japan's involvement in WWII. Grab a cocktail and join our hosts as they discuss the difficulties and intricacies, as well as the straight up bananas history of the Shanghai International Settlement.
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This week Lauren and Eric continue their love letter to John C. Reilly while lighting their drinks on fire and discussing the intense Scorsese epic, Gangs of New YorkFollow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @blind_pig_pod
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Join Lauren and Eric as they celebrate one of the most prolific authors and spiritualists, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for their first episode of 2020!
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It's a Christmas miracle! Two episodes in a week!
Join Eric and Lauren as they discuss the classic that defined Christmas-- Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
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This week Eric and Lauren go back to their fixation roots with a classic mobster. Grab a cocktail and join us for psycho-adjacent hothead Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel.
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Join Lauren and Eric as they discuss the Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, and her unending influence on literature, pop culture, and all things morbid and delightful.
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Bonjour! Join Lauren and Eric as they discuss the cultural icon, and unfortunate movie of the same name, the Moulin Rouge!
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This week, Lauren and Eric take a break from research and talk about a thing they know best -- writing!
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In the final episode of their Spooky Season selection, Lauren and Eric cover the gruesome murder of The Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short.
Content warnings for this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week's spooky season episode is brought to you by the Devil. And Linda Blair.
Join Lauren and Eric as they discuss the 1971 classic terrifying movie with way too much backwards crabwalking... The Exorcist!
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Spooky season is in full swing, and what better way celebrate than a lively recounting of one of the first science fiction novels, Frankenstein! Grab your husband's fossilized heart and a stiff cocktail, and join us!
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Join Lauren and Eric on the creepiest, most deranged island they'd never want to vacation on -- The Island of Doctor Moreau.
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What if the wars in Mexico were reduced to a chain restaurant metaphor? And what if Pancho Villa was a line cook?
Join Lauren and Eric this week as they drink a strong margarita and discuss the life and legacy of Pancho Villa, the Mexican Robinhood.
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Lauren and Eric pay tribute to an Appalachian folk hero, moonshiner Popcorn Sutton, and drink some good ole fashioned white lightning.
Did you know there's a NOLA mob?? Well you do now! Join Lauren and Eric as they discuss the mob families of New Orleans and their (alleged) connections to a serial killer and JFK's assassination.
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This week, Eric holds up a mirror to Lauren's beliefs about herself as they discuss Ernest Hemingway (with a special anecdotal appearance by Fitzgerald).
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Eric and Lauren take out their frustrations on that red hunting cap wearing motherf*cker Holden Caulfield and share what being a kid is REALLY like.
Eric and Lauren are joined by a very special guest to discuss the movie (and book) that terrified folks out of the water for decades -- Jaws!
Lauren and Eric discuss the rise and fall of one dimpled chin sonofabitch-- Charles Lindbergh.
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Eric tells us about the Banana Wars and Lauren stays confused! Pour yourself a Cuba Libre and learn yourself.
Lauren and Eric use way too many jazz hands while talking about Murderess Row, the inspiration for the musical Chicago.
Lauren and Eric stick a little close to home and discuss the Salem Witch Trials. With a beer in hand!
Two writers and history enthusiasts, Eric and Lauren, discuss The Great Gatsby.
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