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Variety Confidential is a new true crime podcast that dives into Variety’s historic archives to explore stories of sex, money and murder in the entertainment industry. Season one, titled “The Secret History of the Casting Couch,” will detail the notorious Hollywood casting couch through the decades and draw parallels between recent sex scandals and those of the past, illustrating that sexual preda... more

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After starring in the 1935 film “Captain Blood,” actor Errol Flynn became the big screen’s foremost swashbuckler. Seven years later, two underage girls accused the golden age movie star of statutory rape. In “When You’re A Star,” the sixth episode of... more

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Known for “Chinatown,” “Rosemary's Baby” and “The Pianist,” Roman Polanski is one of the most acclaimed directors in cinematic history. He is also a convicted child rapist who has faced several sexual assault allegations over the course of his career... more

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Don Simpson reigned over Hollywood after joining forces with his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer in the 1980s. Around town, the studio executive-turned-producer’s addiction to sex workers and drugs was no secret — and for decades, he wielded his ... more

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In episode 3 of “Variety Confidential,” host Tracy Pattin and co-host Matt Donnelly unearth the story of Henry Willson, an aggressive, midcentury Hollywood talent agent and manager who succeeded in both spotting and taking advantage of young actors w... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Hits and misses

    I listened to the first episode. I liked the show and it was obviously something I was unaware of so I did some researching. I noticed that there was an allegation raised that the “victim “ may have faked the attack in order to force Pantages to sell and the Joesph Kennedy may have been behind it. Mr Kennedy was certainly ruthless and amoral enough to do this, falsely accuse and put up a girl to get what he wants. The fact that this yes possible myth or not was not acknowledged on podcast when t... more

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    chupacabrasX
    United States3 months ago
  • Too Many Ads

    The ads are to disruptive, you can’t enjoy the episode. I couldn’t even making to episode 2.

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    Kstyles
    United States3 months ago
  • Hits and misses on first episode.

    I listened to the first episode. I liked the show and it was obviously something I was unaware of so I did some researching. I noticed that there was an allegation raised that the “victim “ may have faked the attack in order to force Pantages to sell and the Joesph Kennedy may have been behind it. Mr Kennedy was certainly ruthless and amoral enough to do this, falsely accuse and put up a girl to get what he wants. The fact that this yes possible myth or not was not acknowledged on podcast when t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    chupacabrasX
    United States4 months ago
  • Great but too many ads

    Great content but for a short program, way too many ads. Felt like too much of a sponsored push and will deter future listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WineFilmLover
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent. Hope Hollywood doesn't shut you down

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Darrenjay1075
    4 months ago

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