This week, we’re diving into the world of the shoe mogul himself: Steve Madden. From hustling shoes out of the trunk of his car to building a billion-dollar brand, Steve’s journey is anything but ordinary. We unpack how his rapid rise got tangled in the chaos of The Wolf of Wall Street, landing him behind bars, and how he managed to bounce back stronger than ever. His story is a wild ride of risk, resilience, and really good shoes.
Who else grew up wearing Steve Madden? And we still love Steve Madden shoes—Claire’s iconic green heels from the White Party? Steve Madden, of course!
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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HBO's Girls: All Adventurous Women Do
In this episode, we have friend of the pod and of our lives, Hannah Aaron Brown on as a fantastic guest to discuss HBO'S Girls: the cultural influence, controversies, favorite episodes, and if it could or should be made today! To all of our millennials who are nostalgic for this iconic show, or if you're a GenZ and just becoming obsessed, this episode is for you! We break it all down and feel like we're back in Brooklyn, with a PBR in hand, making a sad girl Tumblr post. Stick around for a fun quiz at the end!
Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald
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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.
From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
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Alcatraz: The OG Scary Island
We've been traveling, we've been to prison, that’s right: it’s Alcatraz time. Join us as we unpack the infamous island’s dramatic history. From its days as a military fort to becoming the country’s most notorious federal prison. We talk famous prisoners like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly (no, not that one), escape attempts, and what life was really like on the OG scary island.
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Justin, Hailey, and Selena
In this episode, we dive into one of pop culture’s most talked-about relationship timelines: Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez. But this isn’t your typical celebrity gossip breakdown. Through a feminist lens, we explore how media narratives have consistently framed women as rivals, even when the story is far more complex, and human, than that. We trace the key moments, challenge the headlines, and ask bigger questions about fame, fan culture, misogyny, and the personal cost of public scrutiny. This isn’t about taking sides, it’s about understanding the story without turning it into a competition.
Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald
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History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!
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