Death In Entertainment
Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling discuss Hollywood's murders, true crime, on-set deaths and more.
Episodes
144 episodes
Justice Denied: The Haunting Case of Dominique Dunne (Episode 138)
It’s Summer 1982. Dominique Dunne is young, talented, and starring in the biggest horror movie of the year. But the real terror isn’t onscreen – it’s in her house! She’s in a toxic relationship that will leave her dead by Halloween.
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Who Really Killed Kurt Cobain? New Murder Theory Unplugged (Episode 137 ft. Chris Todd)
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was the voice of a generation. His untimely death on April 5, 1994, left a hole in the heart-shaped box of popular music. Was he a depressed junkie the end of his ropes or is there more to the story? The official wo...
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The Case Against Joe Exotic (Episode 136 ft. Joe Exotic and Ben Kissel)
Kyle Ploof and Alejandro Dowling recap the case against Joe Exotic, and even get a call from the Tiger King himself in prison.
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PATREON PREVIEW: The Many Deaths of Summer 2024
Alejandro is sick so we are premiering our latest patreon episode to give you a taste of what we do over on patreon.com/deathinentertainment
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Death in the Fast Lane: The Night NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart Collided with Kevin Ward Jr (Episode 135 ft. Ben Kissel)
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Get ready for a deep drive into one of the most shocking stories in sports history. It's the night when NASCAR titan Tony Stewart had a deadly confrontation with Kevin Ward Jr at the Canandaigua Speedwa...
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Whimsical Rhymes & Scandalous Times: The Dark Side of Dr. Seuss (Episode 134)
Welcome, dear listeners, come gather around, for an episode so crazy it’s sure to astound. The world knew him as old Dr. Seuss, with his tales full of whimsy and morals profuse. He gave us the Lorax, ...
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The Secrets Behind the Spills: The Deaths of ABC's Wipeout and More (Episode 133 ft. Peet Montzingo, Jacque Martinez and Ben Kissel)
Since the turn of the century, American Reality Competitions have gone through a massive boom. From finding out who’s the best singer to eating a crate full of cow hearts— there is no contest this country won’t watch.For the past 20 year...
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From Quiet Riot to Rock Icon: The Tragic End of Randy Rhoads (Episode 132)
How did a young guitarist from Los Angeles breathe new life into a rock legend's solo career? Join us as we explore the captivating story of Randy Rhoads, whose extraordinary talent transformed Ozzy Osbourne's music and left an indelible mark o...
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2 Fallen Stars, 1 Media Frenzy: The Day Michael Jackson Moonwalked Over Farrah Fawcett (Episode 131)
Los Angeles, California. June 25, 2009. The sun is shining. The temperature is 76 degrees with a slight breeze. It’s a slow news day. Blake Griffin is selected by the Clippers in the NBA draft. David Letterman has overtaken Conan O’Brien in the...
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Six Flags Under: When Popular Theme Park Rides Become Fatal Attractions (Episode 130)
Going to a Six Flags Theme Park can be a lot of fun. You can fly like Superman. Hang out with Bugs Bunny. And wait in really long lines under the blazing hot sun. Okay, scratch that last one. But overall it’s a great time. Unless it happens to ...
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Dimebag Darrell's Last Show: A Night of Metal and Mayhem (Episode 129 ft. Ben Kissel)
Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a guitar legend who left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal. Co-founding the legendary band Pantera, Darrell’s innovative riffs and electrifying performances catapulted him to global fame. With albums like ...
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Kyle's Conspiracy Corner: Insane Theories on Titanic Survivor Violet Jessup, Actress Anne Heche and Killer Robert Durst (Episode 128)
Welcome to Kyle's Conspiracy Corner, where we uncover the craziest theories that will make you question everything and nothing at the same time. Ever heard of Violet Jessop, the lady who survived the sinking of not one, not two, bu...
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Creepy Lost Media: The Final News Report of Christine Chubbuck and Other Stories in Living Color (Episode 127 ft. Ben Kissel)
It was a beautiful Summer Day in Sarasota, Florida on July 15, 1974. At local station WXLT, news anchor Christine Chubbuck was reading the morning’s top headlines. Little did anyone know she was about to make broadcasting history by pulling out...
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Jinx! You Owe Me a Podcast: The Story of Robert Durst (Episode 126)
Robert Durst is the son of an American real estate magnate and the subject of Andrew Jarecki’s HBO docu-series The Jinx. Robert is accused of killing three people over the course of his life: His first wife, his best friend and close neighbor. ...
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Norm Macdonald: No Longer Living (Episode 125 ft. Ben Kissel)
In honor of OJ Simpson's death, we celebrate the life, career and death of the proverbial thorn in his side-- the legend himself: Mr. Norm Macdonald. Ben Kissel joins us in studio.
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Talked to Death: The True Tales of Murder from the Jenny Jones Show and Cristina's Court (Episode 124)
Renard Spivey was the bailiff on the Emmy award winning court show Cristina's Court. Jonathan Schmitz was an unsuspecting guest on the Jenny Jones show.What do these two have in common? Both would have da...
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The Demise of the King of Infomercials: How Don Lapre Paid The Ultimate Price For Scamming Customers (Episode 123)
What if I told you that you can unlock the secret to unlimited wealth and happiness just by listening to this episode? It's true. You can do it in your spare time – right out of your tiny apartment – without any hassle! If TV pitch...
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Aaron Carter: The Rise and Fall of the Little Prince of Pop (Episode 122 ft. Ben Kissel)
Tween Popstar Aaron Carter is as synonymous with the late 90s and early 2000s as Y2K, AOL and 9/11. His brother was a Backstreet Boy and his girlfriend was Lizzie McGuire. He was no doubt the flyest kid on the block.Aaron's career rise h...
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Brandy Norwood: Nightmare on the 405 (Episode 121)
Brandy Norwood exploded onto the Pop Culture scene in the 1990s. She starred in the hit sitcom Moesha, had multiple hit albums, and even won a Grammy. She was speeding along on the highway of life until it all came cra...
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The Life and Crimes of Aaron Hernandez PART TWO (Episode 120)
The final chapter of Aaron Hernandez's story.
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The Life and Crimes of Aaron Hernandez PART ONE (Episode 119)
Aaron Hernandez was a multi-sport prodigy born and raised in Bristol Connecticut. With a tumultuous childhood featuring abuse from his father, to both of his parents being arrested for different crimes— there was seemingly no where to go but up...
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Taxi Ride From Hell: How the Clock Ran Out For “60 Minutes” Reporter Bob Simon (Episode 118)
Bob Simon was a Veteran Journalist who survived nearly 5 decades covering global unrest and reporting in war zones, only to unceremoniously perish in a luxury taxi cab accident. Who’s responsible? The family points their fingers at the driver, ...
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Youtube's Influencers of Death (Episode 117)
The internet can be an amazing place. One day you can be nobody, and the next be one of the most famous people in the world. But the pursuit of going viral can have devastating effects. This episode we delve into some of those very stories. We ...
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William Holden Vs. A Nightstand: The Lonely, Drunken End of a Golden Age Movie Star (Episode 116)
William Holden was a legendary actor whose career started during the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring in such classics as Sunset Boulevard and Stalag 17. He was rich. He was famous. And he was a drunk! After his career fizzled, he...
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Stark Raven Mad: Ray Lewis and the Super Bowl Slayings of 2000 (Episode 115)
Super Bowl Sunday. Atlanta. January 30, 2000. The Big Game was a Big Thriller and came down to the final play. But the real drama took place off the field. Ray Lewis, a Star Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, found himself at a post-game part...
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