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Those of us lucky enough to live in the great USA, prefer to think of ourselves as good and moral people. But are there terrible secrets in our country’s past we prefer not to think of?

Every 5th grader knows the American Civil War (1861-1865) was the bloodiest military conflict in the USA’s 250 history. But beyond battlefield casualties, the real atrocities that occurred back then often don’t appear in many current history textbooks. Case in point, the ANDERSONVILLE PRISONER OF WAR PRISON – a camp designed for 10,000 prisoners that eventually housed 45,000. In only 14 months 13,000 Union prisoners died of disease, starvation, exposure … or outright torture and murder. Unlike many other conflicts, the American Civil War was not a war against unknown people, 10,000 miles away, that neither side could truly comprehend in any cultural/social way. This war was American vs American, brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor.

Our returning guest for this episode is ALEC NISBET, retired US Defense Dept. Executive, Citizen Historian, Museum Docent, and Civil War expert. Visit Alec and take his tour at his current museum, The Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center in Fairfax Virginia https://bit.ly/49wOR2C

Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet. You’ll love the bonus content for our supporters! Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com to tell us how we are doing or ask questions. Find us on TikTok, Facebook, or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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No one loves Christmas more than your friends at Scandal Sheet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t explore some obvious historical inconsistencies. Right? For example, why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Only 2 of the 4 Gospels in the Christian New Testament even discuss the birth of the infant Jesus and NEITHER MENTIONS A DATE. But the Gospels do give us clues that the birthday was more likely in the spring or summer - and NOT winter. So, why 12/25? Join co-host Thad (a Catholic) co-host Anuradha (a Hindu), and regular guests David/Jill Grover (a Jewish couple) as we follow this star of Bethlehem’s holiday investigation.

And don’t miss the hilarious cold open, “On The Road With The Maji.”

(This is a popular replay from a December 2024 episode.)

David’s amazing firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts.

Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet. You’ll love the bonus content for our supporters! Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com to tell us how we are doing or ask questions. Find us on TikTok, Facebook, or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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After a very modest beginning in 1966, the original “Star Trek” TV series was canceled by NBC after only 3 seasons and 79 episodes. But it found new life in syndication and gradually became a cultural phenomenon. It went onto spawn 13 feature length movies between 1979-2016 (new one coming soon). It has also hatched 12 additional TV series (2 still running) that have collectively produced over 900 episodes (and counting). How does a TV show that lasted only half the seasons as one of its 1960’s TV contemporaries, “Mister Ed”, (about a talking horse) become a - still growing - $20 billion dollar franchise?

Anuradha and Thad are joined by returning guest host and “super fan” Jim Maurer to dive deep into the 60-year legacy of “Star Trek”. How did this nearly forgotten show rise from the ashes and become a surprise sleeper hit? We explore the groundbreaking nature of the show and its enduring influence on modern entertainment. We also give you some delicious scandal extras – like the first interracial kiss ever in primetime television. And the creator/showrunner, Gene Roddenberry, shagging 2 of his series’ actresses simultaneously, WHILE going through a divorce. Holiday fun for all!

Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. Jim is also a professional photographer: jmaurerphoto.com.

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet. You’ll love the bonus content for our supporters! Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com to tell us how we are doing or ask questions. Find us on TikTok, Facebook, or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

With our co-host – the MacGyver of the kitchen – Anuradha.

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I get it. You’re saying – what the h**l is ‘spatchcocking’ and is that the BEST name the cooking marketing genius’s of Madison Avenue could come up with? I’m with you on that. This technique can easily be used for chicken and other poultry. It reduces cooking time by at least half and the results are an evenly cooked bird. Remember, roast TURKEY isn’t a one day a year entrée – NO!. It ties with ham as a favorite Christmas Day offering and is of course delicious throughout the fall/winter and the year.

Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

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Why did the horrific 1692 Salem witch trials and subsequent executions happen? Many Americans don’t know that Salem, Massachusetts was founded by numerous people that were part of the original Christian Puritans (aka the “Pilgrims”) that founded the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony. The same folks that celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621 with their indigenous friends/partners. However, many Puritans left Plymouth in 1626, as it did not have a practical harbor, and moved 60 miles south to a place with a GREAT natural harbor that they called Salem. Salem and nearby Boston succeeded enormously as commercial colonies while Plymouth gradually faded from relevance. But in 1692 – in a series of bizarre and inexplicable actions - Salem authorities accused and imprisoned over 20% of their population, executing many and leaving many others to die in jail. How could these very conservative, “reformed” Christians - Biblical New Testament literalists - prosecute this insanely gross level of genocide on members of their very own community? Was the then unknown rye grain fungus ‘ergot’, a key ingredient in modern LSD (i.e. ‘Acid’), a contributing factor in the behavior issues that sparked the hysteria? Anuradha and I will guide you through this rarely told - but very informative story.

Hey folks – we’re Scandal Sheet, right? So, you get what you signed up for. But we can still wish all our listeners love and family communion at this holiday time. Enjoy your celebrations!

Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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OUR HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Today, VAMPIRES are the most popular of all supernatural figures but what are they really and where did they come from? Merely a legend? Or, are they sexy teenagers in Washington State. Was there really a Count Dracula and why was he so over-dressed for every occasion. We examine these questions and more in this spooktacular episode.

The previously published cold open is included at the top of the show and features the talents of co-host Anuradha, composer and actor, John Hoekstra, and Thad. Co-host, Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. John on You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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As part of our Halloween special, host Thad is able to interview a 200+ year old vampiress! She is part of a coven run by her over protective uncle, Count Dracula – the OG vampire.

COMPLETE EPISODE COMING BEFORE HALLOWEEN NIGHT !! We drill deep into the origins of vampires for your spooky pleasure.

The cold open features the talents of co-host Anuradha, composer and actor, John Hoekstra, and Thad. Co-host, Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. John on You Tube https://shorturl.at/i1Q8h SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-363005792

And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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With the second highest payroll in the MLB and an amazing roster of talent, the NEW YORK METS were positioned for history. They started the 2025 baseball season with the best record in the entire MLB -- and in all team history. But then in June…something happened. What? WHAT? We are again joined by our 6-year baseball commentators and favorite New Yorkers – THE METS MOB! They are here to explain the unexplainable, yell at one another, and cry on each other’s shoulders. You’ll both laugh and cry listening …

The Mets Mob consists of: 5 time, NYC Super Lawyer, David Grover; Handsome Rob from Upper East Side of Manhattan; and Leonardo from Manhattan, NYC radio WFAN personality and host of the motorcycle podcast Arrive Alive, arrivealive.com, available on all listening platforms.

David’s amazing law firm is Grover and Fensterstock. You can reach him at 1-866-99-LAWYER (866-995-2993), https://gfpc.us/ or email to DGrover@GroverFen.com. Mention this podcast for additional discounts.

Co-host, Anuradha was unable to join us for this particular session but find here at Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber.

You can now find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!