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Basketball
Washington Generals
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Cabbage Patch Kids
Atari
Tiger Electronics
United States
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Panama Canal
Olympics
Dairy Industry
Pizza
Sports History
Flag Protests
NSA
Cheese

Onscreen, Bruce Willis dodged bullets and explosions in Die Hard and countless action films, making him the biggest movie star of the ‘90s. Offscreen, he dodged the tabloid press and became so determined to live a private life he moved to one of the smallest towns in Idaho. But he didn’t just want to live in Hailey — he wanted to transform it. Soon, this sleepy old mining town was home to a cultur... more

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Comic Sans is a punchline. A design crime. Cultural shorthand for bad taste. But the notorious font's legacy isn't one of failure. Because Comic Sans succeeded in ways its critics never saw coming.

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Recent Guests

Vincent Connare
Designer of Comic Sans, Microsoft
Microsoft
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Dave Combs
Self-described typography police, graphic designer
Independent designer
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Jenna Sinclair
Fan fiction writer and passionate advocate
KS Fandom
Episode: Searching for Soshern: The Forbidden Star Trek Fanfiction [from Very Special Episodes]
Edie Allard
Producer and reporter covering Star Trek lore
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Episode: Searching for Soshern: The Forbidden Star Trek Fanfiction [from Very Special Episodes]
Jennifer Gutridge
Author of Ring of Soshern
Self-published fan fiction author
Episode: Searching for Soshern: The Forbidden Star Trek Fanfiction [from Very Special Episodes]
Emma Sweet
XP patient featured through personal narrative
XP community
Episode: Children of the Moon [from Very Special Episodes]
Amy Townley
XP patient, advocate, speaker
XP community
Episode: Children of the Moon [from Very Special Episodes]
Craig Leppard
XP patient with EPP, founder of Shadowjumpers
Shadowjumpers / XP advocacy
Episode: Children of the Moon [from Very Special Episodes]
Dr. Robert Sarkany
Dermatologist, photodermatology expert
Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London
Episode: Children of the Moon [from Very Special Episodes]

Hosts

Dana Schwartz
Host of Very Special Episodes and Haileywood-related segments; senior storyteller and interviewer with iHeart Podcasts associations.
Jason English
Executive producer and recurring host contributor for episodes, coordinating guests and narrative flow.
Zaron Burnett
Co-host and regular episode contributor, collaborating on narrative structure and interviews.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 730 ratings
  • Meh

    Really wanted to like it cause I enjoy Dana’s story telling. But it just felt like a long descriptive version of Willis’s filmography. I don’t feel like it effectively delivered on the story they said they were going to tell. I just kept getting so bored and annoyed. The whole thing probably could have been 3 episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GabbieLL
    Canadaa year ago
  • I'm listening to the SwordQuest episodes on this Haileywood feed. From reading the reviews from other seasons it's obvious that essentially not much has changed. The podcast is way overproduced and very focused on telling how they looked into areas of inquiry that didn't play out. I did enjoy the archival footage and a little more about Atari history.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Realpodaholic
    2 years ago
  • Interesting Story

    I didn’t know about this story or background to Bruce Willis life until I listened to this Podcast. I found the story interesting. Presented well. The only downside was.....too many ads. I gave it 5 stars anyway ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Pimp
    Australia2 years ago
  • Dana Schwartz is radio cancer

    This podcast is just the latest in her uncontrolled proliferation of garbage content. Don’t waste a second of your life on this nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    No, please!
    United States2 years ago
  • Skip it

    Pretty uninteresting and honestly I feel like it did a major disservice to Hailey.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    StyrofoamHead8
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise strong storytelling and engaging guests, though some note pacing and advertising overload in some episodes.
Audience enjoys the blend of archival history and modern relevance, with high marks for interview quality.
Show reviews indicate a polarized reception to certain topics or figures, but consistent interest in long-form narrative depth.

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A Very Special Mini-Mailbag
Q: Do you three have any control over which ads run in the show? Second part, are there any products that you love so much that you would endorse for free?
The short answer is not really; ad selection is largely automatic with some categories blocked, and hosts may read ads occasionally but there isn't a one-by-one approval process for every sponsor. On endorsements, they discuss personal favorites they genuinely use and would consider promoting, highlighting authenticity and personal preference
Very Special Episodes: Operation Lunar Eclipse
Q: Do you guys want to hear a story about stealing moon rocks and the black market for illegal moon rock commerce?
The hosts express excitement for the story, indicating they are ready to dive into this intriguing narrative.

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This show delivers narrative-driven explorations of culture, history, and extraordinary true-life stories, blending archival research, expert commentary, and intimate conversations with people closest to the events. Episodes often weave together broad historical context with personal perspectives—from photographers, journalists, and filmmakers to family members and experts—creating a cinematic, story-first experience. A standout aspect is the seamless mix of long-form storytelling and thoughtful interviews that can range from archival mysteries to modern-day advocacy and resilience, making it a compelling pick for listeners who crave depth, context, and human connection beyond surface headlines.

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Recent guests on Haileywood include:

1. Vincent Connare
2. Dave Combs
3. Jenna Sinclair
4. Edie Allard
5. Jennifer Gutridge
6. Emma Sweet
7. Amy Townley
8. Craig Leppard

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