Ashley delves into the life and death of Hollywood actor Gig Young (born Byron Ellsworth Barr), a prolific Golden Age performer with over 100 film credits, Oscar nominations, and a Best Supporting Actor win for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), yet persistent feelings of inadequacy rooted in an emotionally cold childhood and alleged sexual abuse by a caregiver. Known as the charming second lead who "loses the girl," Young struggled with insecurity, career frustration, and alcoholism, leading to lost roles including Blazing Saddles and the original voice of Charlie on Charlie's Angels. Married five times, he had one daughter, Jennifer, and fought child support before later being linked to controversial psychologist Eugene Landy. On October 19, 1978, three weeks after marrying fifth wife Kim Schmidt, Young fatally shot her and then himself in their Osborne Apartments unit in Manhattan; no motive or note was found, and the case was ruled murder-suicide.

00:00 Listener Warning

00:17 Meet the Hosts

00:37 Elderberry Cold Open

02:32 Case Reveal Gig Young

05:06 Early Life and Family

14:12 Abuse and Insecurity

18:17 Acting Breakthrough

22:27 Second Lead Career

30:25 Oscar and Downfall

33:51 Sexuality Rumors

40:12 Five Marriages Timeline

45:14 Patreon and Ratings

46:09 Paternity Fight Fallout

48:12 Fifth Wife Kim Schmidt

49:50 Career Collapse Alcoholism

52:55 Osborne Apartments Detour

56:48 Meet Dr Eugene Landy

01:03:45 Brian Wilson Control Scheme

01:11:19 Landy Treats Gig Young

01:13:57 Murder Suicide Discovery

01:21:16 Aftermath Motives Legacy

01:28:07 Closing Reflections Next Pod

The hosts discuss Jerry Lee Lewis's career and controversies, including his rise at Sun Records, membership in the "Million Dollar Quartet," and hits like "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and "Great Balls of Fire," alongside stories of ego and volatile behavior. They outline his marriages and family tragedies: a bigamous second marriage before his first divorce finalized; marriage at 22 to 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown, which derailed his British tour; and allegations of physical and mental abuse. They cover the drowning death of Myra's child, later deaths and scandals involving Lewis, and the disputed deaths of wives Jaren Pate (1982 pool drowning) and Shawn Stevens (1983 methadone overdose), citing a Rolling Stone account of blood, bruising, and inconsistencies. The episode emphasizes how fame, power, and systems allegedly protected him.

00:00 Listener Warning

00:15 Valentines Banter

02:16 Meet Jerry Lee Lewis

06:10 Early Life and Sun Records

12:26 Hits and Wild Persona

15:20 Child Bride Scandal

27:58 Backlash and Dark Turn

36:45 Intermission and Plugs

37:39 Wife Four and Threats

40:55 Fourth Wife Drowning

42:29 Power Shields Scandal

47:29 Fifth Wife Dies Fast

50:03 Blood Bruises Questions

51:53 Methadone Explained

01:00:06 Needle Marks Struggle

01:07:15 Exit Plan Cut Off

01:10:43 Why No Indictment

01:16:39 Celebrity Accountability

01:20:23 Wrap Up And Outro

The hosts of Wicked Stage Pod introduce an episode about the still-unsolved 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist in Boston, including background on Isabella Gardner's Venetian-palace-style museum, her restrictive will, and spotty security. On March 18, 1990, two men posing as Boston police were buzzed in, handcuffed and duct-taped two guards in the basement, and spent 81 minutes stealing 13 works, including Vermeer's The Concert and Rembrandt's Christ in a Storm on the Sea of Galilee, cutting canvases from frames; the guards were later found unharmed. The discussion covers mishandled evidence (missing VHS tape and duct tape), theories involving organized crime and art thief Miles Connor, alleged sightings and attempted deals in the late 1990s, FBI focus on the Rossetti crew, and later investigations, with the empty frames still hanging and a $10 million reward outstanding.

00:00 Listener Warning

00:15 Meet the Hosts

00:49 Cold Weather Banter

03:45 Heist Episode Setup

05:33 Gardner Museum Origins

07:18 Isabella's Ironclad Will

09:55 St Patrick's Night Security

17:39 Morning Discovery of Break In

28:05 Missing Art and Masterpieces

34:33 Guards' Story Fake Cops

40:05 81 Minutes Inside Theories

46:05 Inside Job Suspicions

50:48 Guard Lets Them In

51:48 Evidence Mishandled

53:41 Scotland Yard And Mobs

56:06 Italian Crew Suspects

59:21 Cold Case And Storage Shed

01:01:36 Warehouse Art Proof

01:04:27 Paint Swatch Showdown

01:08:56 Rosetti Sightings And Deaths

01:13:54 Wiretap And Loomis Plot

01:20:31 Gentile Sting And Trapdoor

01:27:38 FBI Names Suspects

01:30:32 Where Things Stand Today

01:34:40 Final Wrap And Next Episode

The hosts of a true-crime arts-and-entertainment podcast discuss the 1922 unsolved murder of silent film director William Desmond Taylor, who was found shot in the back inside his Los Angeles bungalow; early crime-scene contamination and a mysterious "doctor" who wrongly declared a stomach hemorrhage complicated the case. Born William Cunningham Deane-Tanner in Ireland, Taylor immigrated to the U.S., married actress Ethel May Harrison, had a daughter, then disappeared in 1908, later resurfacing in California under a new name and building a successful directing career, including work with Mary Miles Minter. Suspects and theories include Mabel Normand (last known to see him, cocaine addiction), Minter and her mother Charlotte Shelby (who owned a .38 and claimed to discard it in a Louisiana bayou), former valet Edward Sands (criminal who vanished), valet Henry Peavy (a person of color targeted by sensational press), a drug-hit theory, and actress Margaret Gibson's uncorroborated deathbed confession.

00:00 Listener Warning

00:15 Meet the Hosts

00:59 Robe Reveal Banter

02:42 Case Introduction

04:40 Early Life and Dude Ranch

08:10 New York Marriage and Disappearance

15:20 Reinvention in Hollywood

20:34 War Service and Rising Fame

24:16 Body Found and Crime Scene Chaos

27:05 Autopsy Clues and Missing Cash

35:05 Media Circus and Coverup Claims

39:33 Suspect Mabel Normand

44:19 Intermission and Sponsor Break

45:10 Theories and Next Suspect Tease

45:52 Minter Letters Scandal

49:24 Press Fallout and Alibi

53:11 Stage Mom Prime Suspect

55:00 Bayou Gun Disposal

01:00:17 Valet Vanishes

01:05:32 Peevy and Profiling

01:09:20 Hitman and Confession

01:16:21 Hollywood Moral Panic

01:21:40 Final Theories and Wrap

Holiday Horrors: JonBenét Update & Krampus' Legend In this Christmas-themed episode of the Wicked Stage Pod, the hosts delve into the darker side of the festive season. They start with Jen discussing ghost stories' deep roots in Christmas traditions, tracing back to medieval Europe and Charles Dickens' influence. Ashley updates listeners on the ongoing JonBenét Ramsey case, revealing new forensic analysis and potential breakthroughs. Olivia wraps up with an exploration of Krampus, the mythical anti-Santa of Alpine folklore, detailing his origins, cultural impact, and modern resurgence in pop culture and festivals. The episode balances dark true crime and folklore with festive cheer, ending with a surprising twist connecting host Jen to a Kevin Smith movie.

00:00 Listener Discretion Advised

00:17 Meet the Hosts

00:42 Life Updates and Holiday Cheer 02:08 Olivia's Birth Story

04:24 Floozy Merch Announcement 04:56 Special Christmas Episode

08:16 The Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories

19:25 The Victorian Era and Charles Dickens

27:35 JonBenet Ramsey Case Overview

52:38 The Santa Theory

54:13 DNA Evidence and CODIS

56:41 New Forensic Analysis

57:05 Burke Ramsey's Interview

58:15 Annual Update from Boulder Police

01:00:24 The Role of Orum Labs

01:01:32 Genetic Genealogy and the JonBenet Ramsey Case

01:02:43 Speculations and Theories

01:08:29 Krampus: The Dark Side of Christmas

01:10:01 Krampus in Modern Culture

01:11:02 Krampus Festivals and Celebrations

01:28:07 Krampus in Pop Culture

01:35:09 Surprise Krampus Twist

01:37:59 Wrapping Up and Future Plans