Scandal Water

On November 24, 2016, a woman who’d been missing for 22 days, Sherri Papini, was spotted by a trucker on the side of the road, wearing chains and screaming for help. Upon examination, the beautiful wife and mother of two was discovered to be emaciated, her body showing signs of terrible abuse, including a brand on one shoulder. For years investigators tried to find the kidnappers, two Hispanic women who reportedly took Sherri at gunpoint while she was out for a run. But then Sherri’s story started to unravel, raising this question: Instead of a victim, was Sherri Papini actually a ‘Gone Girl’ who’d not only staged her own kidnapping, but also inflicted–or directed– her own torture? Hostage or hoax? Join us as we unravel the fascinating case of Sherri Papini. How to support Scandal Water: patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod –

Celebrate good times, come on… It’s a celebration! 🎶🎉 Scandal Water has hit 200 episodes and to mark this momentous event, you’re invited to an awards party! Which episode would you choose for the “Ugly Duckling Award?” How about “The Oscar Goes to…,” “Most Intriguing Interview,” or the “You’re Ridonculous” title? Join the fun as Candy and Ashley stroll down memory lane by discussing a few early events in the life of the podcast and sharing their picks for these and other (not-so-prestigious) episode awards. The link is in the bio! How to support Scandal Water: Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcasting #Celebration #Awards #Oscars #Memories

How do you stop a woman who has successfully faked terminal cancer for 9 years and swindled her kind-hearted supporters out of more than $100,000 in online donations alone? That’s the focus of this Part 2 episode on infamous scammer Amanda C. Riley, better known as Scamanda. What impact did Amanda’s scam have on some of her victims, including Cory’s ex-wife Aletta? How did Amanda try to block journalist Nancy Moscatiello’s investigation? What did Detective Jose Martinez consider to be the first big break in the case against Amanda? Why did most of her supporters continue to believe and champion Amanda even after receiving notification of the scam? And how was Scamanda finally brought to justice? Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. Thank you to Hayden for his top-of-the-episode shout-out! How to support Scandal Water: patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod –

To the people who read her blog and attended her church, Amanda C. Riley was a beautiful, young wife and mother who managed to live her life with hope and faith even as she was dying of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. But who was the real Amanda? The story of how this beguiling woman deceived and betrayed countless supporters, including many of her closest friends, is so compelling, Charlie Webster’s 2023 “Scamanda” was the most downloaded and shared podcast, world-wide, on Apple that year, since sparking a 2025 Hulu docuseries. In Part 1 of this fascinating podcast, we first introduce you to the carefully-crafted persona Amanda showed to the world, then take you behind the scenes to meet the real Amanda C. Riley. Join us as we walk through the events that led to one of the most infamous and morally unethical scams ever documented… and ultimately resulted in a first-ever case of its kind for the FBI. Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. Thank you to listener Rebekah for her ongoing support on Buymeacoffee.com! How to support Scandal Water: Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #Scamanda #Scam #ScammySeptember #TeamAmanda #AmandaCRiley #HodgkinsLymphoma CharlieWebster #Podcaster #Podcast #HuluDocumentary #Season5 #ScandalWaterPodcast

In the 18th century, the term ‘scandal water’ was coined to refer to tea, as people would often enjoy a juicy bit of gossip as they lingered over their daily cuppa. Now you have the chance to listen in each week as Candy and Ashley ‘spill the tea’ about a compelling story from the entertainment world - from classic TV, to blockbuster movies, to true crime docuseries, to Broadway shows, and everything in-between! Give us a listen! We think you’ll find our podcast suits your taste. Cheers!

As a special treat, each week in August, while Candy and Ashley are on break, they are releasing a minisode, bonus content usually reserved for their friends on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. While the last three episodes have been previously released, this week’s episode is brand new! If you listened to our episode on “Unforgiven,” you heard us ask for a super-fan to come talk to us about their love for this movie. We’re thrilled to say that, immediately after the episode aired, we found our fan. Join us for this delightful conversation with our guest, filmmaker Jefferson Moore, as we discuss “Unforgiven,” “Tombstone,” and “True Grit.” You can also listen (and follow!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. And after listening, if you have a hankering to listen to the rest of the Scandal Water bonus catalog, simply become a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both at the website ScandalWaterPodcast.com. We hope you enjoy the episode, and we’ll see you next week for the start of Season 5! Cheers! #GoWestYoungMan #GoingWestwithJeffersonMoore #Westerns #Unforgiven #Tombstone #TrueGrit #RoosterCogburn #Filmmaker #podcast #ScandalWaterPodcast

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. In this minisode, we make it personal, discussing all manner of disasters from real-life Good Samaritan videos to our own brushes with natural events, and the disaster movies we’ll never watch (and why). If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com. Cheers!

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. For 12 seasons, the charming but shrewd Jessica Fletcher kept her lovely hometown of Cabot Cove safe, despite the bodies piling up around her like firewood. In this fun minisode, we discuss one of Ashley’s favorite things, the series “Murder, She Wrote” starring Angela Lansbury, after rewatching the pilot episode. If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com. Cheers!

Season 5 begins in September, but rather than going dark during August, we thought we’d offer you a peek behind the scenes by sharing one of the perks usually reserved for our Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Members. In our very first mini-sode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea on one of Marilyn Monroe's most famous photos, the publicity still taken by her friend Sam during a publicity stunt for "The Seven Year Itch." And in a twist worthy of six-degrees of Kevin Bacon, Ashley calls Brian so he can recount a time in his community theatre past when he very well may have been sharing the stage with (long retired from Hollywood) Tom Ewell! As an added bonus, tune in after the Cheers to hear a blooper from the full "Famous Photographs" episode that aired January 30th. Thanks for supporting Scandal Water and enjoy this bonus cuppa tea! “Isn’t it delicious?!” If you’d like to listen to the rest of our catalog, consider becoming a member through BuyMeaCoffee or Patreon. You can find the link to both on our website: ScandalWaterPodcast.com. Cheers!

In this lively update episode, Candy and Ashley spill the tea about new developments that occurred after their season 4 episodes aired. What exciting new projects are in the works for Alicia Silverstone, Kimberly Williams Paisley, and the “Little House on the Prairie” franchise? How is the Biltmore connected to King Tut? What circumstances led to Candy’s brief encounter with a relative of Nate Bargatze? How did “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” bring in 9.2 billion social media views in a year? And what happy development has been reported by one of Ruby Franke’s children? We discuss all this and more, including a surprise gift from friend Kathy related to the “Dark Highway” murder case, and an update from friends Jennifer and Rocky about their trip to London, Kentucky, to help with tornado clean-up efforts. And after you enjoy this extra splash of tea, we have another special treat in store! Each week in August we will release a minisode that has never before been made available on the main feed. (Minisodes are shorter, bonus episodes usually available only to our supporters on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee.) Then we’ll be back with new episodes in September as we start Season 5! Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. How to support Scandal Water: buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast–

Roughly 100 years ago, in Oklahoma, dozens of Osage people were murdered in cold blood in an attempt to steal their wealth and land. That horrific period of time is referred to as the Reign of Terror and is the focus of the true crime book “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. In this fascinating episode we compare the 2017 nonfiction book with the 2023 movie, also called “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Though different in approach, both center around an Osage woman named Mollie Kyle whose family was systematically killed in the early 1920s. What photograph inspired David Grann to write the best-selling book? How did speaking with Mollie’s granddaughter inspire Martin Scorsese to change the film’s script? In what ways does the movie differ from the book? And what happened to Mollie, Ernest, and Bill Hale after the trials? We hope you will join us as we discuss not only these two acclaimed works, but also this important historical occurrence of which many people still remain unaware. Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #killersoftheflowermoon #davidgrann #martinscorsese #osage #reignofterror #molliekyle #leodicaprio #lilygladstone western #wildwest #oldwest #truecrime #movies #westerns #cowboys #okcorral #unforgiven #tombstone #truegrit #GoWestYoungMan #TheWildWest #Film #Movie #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

When just a glimpse of the famous gunslingers’ silhouette or the phrase “I’m your huckleberry” immediately transports you to the world of “Tombstone” (1993), it’s a pretty sure sign the film is a classic. Featuring a star-studded cast, “Tombstone” is now widely regarded as one of the all-time best Westerns… which is even more impressive considering the massive obstacles the cast and crew faced during filming! Why was the original director fired a month into the shoot? How did Kurt Russell save the movie, according to some of his fellow actors? What strategies did Val Kilmer use to bring his iconic Doc Holliday to life? And how accurately did “Tombstone” portray the actual characters and events depicted in the film? You’re a daisy if you join us for this nostalgic episode! Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #tombstonemovie #tombstone #tombstonearizona #kurtrussell #valkilmer #wyattearp #imyourhuckleberry #western #wildwest #docholiday #cowboy #oldwest #kurtrussell #saywhen #movies #samelliott #billpaxton #art #westerns #cowboys #travels #gunslinger #virgilearp #outlaw #okcorral #unforgiven #GoWestYoungMan #TheWildWest #Film #Movie #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

The gritty, dark revisionist Western “Unforgiven” is not only widely regarded as one of Clint Eastwood’s greatest works– as both actor and director– but is also one of only 4 Westerns to ever win an Oscar for Best Picture. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at this classic film, including a brief tribute to legendary Gene Hackman, whose portrayal of ruthless sheriff Little Bill Daggett also earned him an Oscar. What movies inspired David Peoples as he was writing the script? Why did Gene Hackman initially turn down the role of Little Bill? How does “Unforgiven” have a feminist thread in it, according to Clint Eastwood? And what’s the story behind two alternate endings that were filmed, but then discarded? You’ll have a hard time forgiving yourself if you miss this fascinating episode! Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. *Thank you to Kirk for his top-of-the-show shout out! How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #unforgiven #clinteastwood #genehackman #morganfreeman #academyawards #bestpicture #bestdirector #bestsupportingactor #western #GoWestYoungMan #TheWildWest #JohnWayne #Westerns #Film #Movie #Oscars #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

John Wayne brought more than 150 characters to life on film, but it was his turn as the pot-bellied, heavy-drinking, eye-patch-wearing U.S. Marshall Rooster Cogburn in “True Grit” that earned him his only Oscar. And in this fun episode we revisit the classic 1969 Western “True Grit,” including a brief tribute to The Duke himself. How true did the movie hold to the book on which it was based? What personal struggles did Kim Darby, who played young Mattie, face during filming? Was there any truth to the widespread rumors of tension and fighting on set? And which scene from “True Grit” did John Wayne consider to be the best performance of his career? Saddle up and head back to the Old West with us, alongside the rough but lovable Rooster Cogburn… the only role John Wayne ever reprised! Listen (and follow!) on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. *Thank you to Jocelyn for the top-of-show shout-out, and to our member Jennifer M. for her ongoing support via Buy Me a Coffee! How to support Scandal Water: buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– #GoWestYoungMan #TheWildWest #JohnWayne #KimDarby #GlenCampbell #RobertDuvall #DennisHopper #TrueGrit #Westerns #Film #Movie #Oscars #AcademyAward #BestActor #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

In 2018, 15 puppies were permitted to leave Chernobyl’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone. They were the first animals or objects allowed to exit that area since the disaster occurred in 1986. In this final episode of our 2-part series on the “Chernobyl” miniseries, Candy and Ashley discuss the aftereffects of the nuclear accident and the accuracy of the HBO series. Why does the death toll range from 31 people to thousands, depending on the report? What is radiophobia, and why were so many diagnosed with it after the disaster? How much of the “Chernobyl” series was true, according to survivors? And what happened to the real scientists and leaders depicted in the series, after the trial? You won’t want to miss the fascinating finale. Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. MID ROLL AD: For June’s minisode we make it personal, discussing all manner of disasters from real-life Good Samaritan videos, to our own brushes with natural events, to the disaster movies we’ll NEVER watch (and why). If you are not a member but would also like to support the show, thereby receiving access to our bonus material and other perks, just go to Patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod! Music: Gothamlicious, purchased at www.FreePD.com. How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #chernobyl #HBO #miniseries #Disaster #WhataDisaster #JaredHarris #StellanSkarsgard #EmilyWatson #ukraine #russia #chernobylexclusionzone #chernobyldisaster #chernobylzone #abandoned #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

To this day, the Chernobyl disaster remains the worst nuclear accident in history… and the 2019 HBO miniseries “Chernobyl” details what happened in disturbing, yet riveting, detail. In the first episode of this 2-part series on the award-winning “Chernobyl,” Candy and Ashley share a little background on the terrifying incident and discuss the creation of the miniseries. What is it like to visit Chernobyl today, according to a firsthand account? What strategies did creator and writer Craig Mazin use to tell the story of the disaster as authentically as possible? Which lead character was fictional, created solely for the TV series, and why? And which events from the actual Chernobyl disaster are addressed in the miniseries? Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. *Thank you to Abbey and Allie for sharing insights from their personal visits to the Chernobyl site. How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #chernobyl #HBO #miniseries #Disaster #WhataDisaster #JaredHarris #StellanSkarsgard #EmilyWatson #ukraine #russia #chernobylexclusionzone #chernobyldisaster #chernobylzone #abandoned #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcast

“Armageddon” was not only the highest-grossing film of 1998, but it also earned 4 Oscar nominations. Yet that same flick was named the worst movie of the year by Roger Ebert and nominated for 7 Razzie Awards. How could a film beloved by so many also receive such harsh criticism? That’s just one of the many points we drill down on in this fun episode on the 1998 blockbuster “Armageddon.” What inspired the writers to add the romantic subplot between Grace and A.J.? Which pieces of space equipment were real, and what prompted NASA to let “Armageddon” use them? What’s the backstory behind Aerosmith’s #1 single “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”? And just what did Ben Affleck say on that famous DVD commentary that resurfaced–and went viral– in 2016? Thank you to Jim for his top-of-the-episode shout out! Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. How to support Scandal Water: buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast–

Fearless storm chasers, a love triangle, and a flying cow… the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” had a lot going for it. And in this special double-feature episode, we discuss not only the original film, but also the 2024 standalone sequel “Twisters!” What connection did “Twister” have to “Jurassic Park”? How did the technology developed for the 1996 movie advance filmmaking? In what ways does “Twisters” parallel “Twister,” and where do the two differ? And just how accurate is the science in both movies? This podcast is so fun and fast-moving, it’ll have you in a whirl! Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. *Thank you to Jennifer and Rocky for sharing their own encounter with a tornado in May of 1996. *Thank you to the “Podcasting Class at a KY Middle School” for their top-of-the-episode shout out! *Thank you to Patreon Member Maggie for her ongoing support of Scandal Water! How to support Scandal Water: buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– #WhataDisaster #DisasterMovie #NaturalDisaster #StormChasers #RyanHallYall #Twister #Twisters #HelenHunt #BillPaxton #DaisyEdgarJones #GlenPowell #AnthonyRamos #JamiGertz #ScandalWaterPodcast #Podcasting

*Warning: There are brief descriptions of child abuse in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. As Shari Franke watched the police break into her family’s home on August 30, 2023, her Instagram post simply read, “Finally.” In Part 3 we finish our series on Ruby Franke, the Utah mother of 6 who somehow moved from beloved family YouTube vlogger to convicted child abuser. What happened when Shari and neighbors called child welfare services to report concerns? How did the youngest Franke boy escape from Jodi’s home, and why do authorities believe his action saved both his and his sister’s life? What incriminating evidence was found in Ruby’s diary? How has Shari advocated for increased protection for the children of content creators? And where are Kevin and the 6 Franke kids now? We discuss all this and more in this fascinating final episode. Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. MID-ROLL: For May’s minisode, we will dive into more mayhem as we delve into Ruby’s diary. Using the Guilty Words Youtube channel we mentioned in our series as our source, we will analyze and discuss a portion of Ruby’s own words that helped lead to her conviction. To listen, see “How to support SW” below! Music: "Final Step" purchased at www.FreePD.com How to support Scandal Water: buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast–

Ruby Franke’s friend called Jodi Hildebrandt a guru… Ruby’s daughter Shari called her “our family’s very own cult leader.” In Part 2, we continue our 3-part series on the Ruby Franke case, sharing what happened after Ruby and Kevin sought help for their son Chad’s behavior. How did it impact the family when therapist and life coach Jodi Hildebrandt entered their lives? What incident caused most of Ruby’s 2.5 million YouTube followers to turn against her? How did Jodi come to move into the Franke home? Why was daughter Shari disowned? And what circumstances led Kevin and Chad to both be “invited” to move out on the same day? We discuss all this and more. Find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel. MID-ROLL/EARLY ACCESS: For those of you who like to binge your podcasts, the REST of the series is now available for our Patreon, BMaC, and Apple Subscribers! Get the full story now! To join and take advantage of this perk, see “How to Support SW” below! Music: "Magic in the Garden" purchased at www.FreePD.com How to support Scandal Water: Give a gift through buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod or patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast– which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #frankefamily #Mayhem #ScandalWaterPodcast #passengers #vlog #familychannel #rubyfranke #jodihildebrandt #kevinfranke #chadfranke #sharifranke #thehouseofmymother #survivor