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Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli

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Milli Vanilli
Social Media
Frank Farian
CIA
Licciardi Family
Scam Factory
Grammys
Iran
Ufos
We Came To the Forest
Fraud
Murder
Wine Industry
Human Trafficking
Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky
Olivia Munn
Kat Torres
Luigi Mangione
Brian Thompson
Tyreke Riley

When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power.

So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob ... more

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Amanda Seales
Host known for her vibrant storytelling and insightful commentary, Amanda Seales explores societal issues through her narratives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 360 ratings
  • Agree w the other reviews

    Great pod until it turned into a racial commentary. This story could’ve been about two people of any other race and the result would’ve been the exact same. And that‘s really the point, the story isn’t about cultural appropriation - it’s about PEOPLE.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bluvthompson
    United States2 months ago
  • Good vibes, wild story

    Amanda Seales is a great host! Love her commentary and storytelling. You can’t tell the Milli Vanilli story in NPR voice - she brings the necessary flavor to this well-researched and balanced story that most of us only know a part of. Cheers and kudos!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vejossiraptor
    United States3 months ago
  • Impossible listen

    The narrator is awful and the way the show is produced and put together is unbearable. I could not listen anymore by the middle of episode 2. What a bummer they didn’t realize this narrator would ruin this podcast story.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Katkayfj
    United States4 months ago
  • give it a miss

    the host tries so hard to view lip sync scandal thru the lens of a racialised 21st century activist lens. That unfortunately diminishes what Fab

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alx Nvrmnd
    Singapore4 months ago
  • Loved it BUT..

    I thought this was a great podcast. I remember it so well and unlike other people that gave reviews, I did not mind the host. Until you guys made it about racism ….really the plantation? These two men were brought in because they were good looking and they agreed to it .. they loved the fame and got greedy and got caught it had nothing to do with black or white! It was the music industry.

    You are literally five star until the last 10 minutes

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    weeziepod
    United States5 months ago

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Overall engaging content that enjoys strong storytelling.
The subject matter resonates well with those interested in social issues, though it may polarize conservative listeners.
Some listeners appreciate the blend of historical context and pop culture discussions, fostering deeper understanding.

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Q: Do you feel like this resonates at all or something different?
No, I only had healthy relationships, and then- Lucky bitch. That was a bad, bad period of my life.

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The exploration of the rise and fall of popular duo Milli Vanilli serves as the central theme, highlighting the complexities of fame, racial dynamics, and the illusion of success. Episodes chronicle the duo's rapid ascent to fame through a controversial facade involving lip-syncing, juxtaposed with deeper societal discussions around race and media representation. The podcast adopts an engaging narrative style, often incorporating historical context to illustrate the implications of their story on broader cultural conversations. Unique elements include expert commentary and personal anecdotes from those involved, adding layers of depth to the central narrative that go beyond the surface-level scandal, which may attract listeners interested i... more

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