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Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 27min

Patty Hearst...When Theater Kids Go Too Far

You asked for it Rammies, and we delivered. Today we are covering the INSANE story that is the Patty Hearst Kidnapping. Patricia Hearst is the granddaughter of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Following her 1974 kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army, she was found and arrested 19 months after being abducted, by which time she was a fugitive wanted for serious crimes committed with members of the group.Detours include: Theater kids, Stockholm Syndrome, and of course, Bravo.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more RAM, go here. Follow us on social media, buy merch, and see upcoming events near you!Sign up for our PREMIUM Subscription here. $7.99 for two bonus episodes a month where we spill personal TEA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ashley Madison: Life is short. Have an affair?!

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the INSANITY of the website that is Ashley Madison, designed for married people seeking affairs. We go through the start and concept of the website, the CEO and his troubling, problematic language around why the website was a positive idea, and the aggressive and quite comical marketing strategy including advertisements that should have never been on air. Then, to make the episode even more shocking, we take you through the HACK of 2015, and the data leak that lead to many celebrities, influencers, and politicians being outed for using the website.Detours include: teachers being hungover, Real Housewives of New York City, and sending nudes. Sorry, Moms!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more RAM, go here. Follow us on social media, buy merch, and see upcoming events near you!Sign up for our PREMIUM Subscription here. $7.99 for two bonus episodes a month where we spill personal TEA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 27min

Helen Keller had the raz

We are back, Rammies! This week we're covering a highly requested subject, Helen Keller! Helen Keller was REAL and her story is incredible! She was a woman who defied all odds to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Born in 1880, Helen lost her sight and hearing at just 19 months old due to an illness. Despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, she became a symbol of courage and perseverance. We take you through her incredible journey lead by her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her understand the concept of language. From writing books and graduating from Radcliffe college, to the vaudeville circuit and winning an Oscar, THIS IS HELEN KELLER!Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 18min

André Leon Talley, THE fashion trailblazer

This week's re-release episode is on a fashion industry icon and trailblazer, André Leon Talley. From his early years growing up in the Jim Crow-era South to his rise to prominence as a fashion journalist and Vogue's first African-American male creative director. Join us as we dish on everything from his infamous caftans and his time at Vogue magazine to his juicy stories of Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld...we spill it all.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and eating disordersCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 29min

Silk Road: Murder, Drugs & Crypto

In this RE-RELEASE episode, Tess takes us through the journey of Ross Ulbricht’s founding of Silk Road, the dark web known as “the Amazon for drugs.” Meant to be a place for buyers and sellers to conduct marijuana transactions using Bitcoin, it quickly escalated to offering hard core drugs, weapons, and before the FBI could find this man…murders. This is Silk Road. Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 21min

The Donner Party, Cannibalism is Scary.

In our RE-RELEASE, Claire takes us to a journey out West with the infamous Donner Party. Due to unfortunate mishaps and delays, what started as a hopeful journey on the Oregon Trail quickly turns into a story of starvation, murder and, you know it, Canniblism. Grab your wagon and oxen and join us! This is The Donner Party.Plan your trip on The Oregon Trail!: https://cmhuddleston.com/uploads/3/5/8/9/35892337/greg_4_lesson_plans.pdfCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 27, 2024 • 1h 16min

The History of Tess & Claire (Ask Us Anything!)

In our last episode before a few weeks of summer break, we are back answering all your fan questions with one of our favorite types of Episodes, ASK US ANYTHING! We answer everything from advice about friendship and romantic breakups, to skin care routine, to funny high school stories, to just gabbing about our most epic nights out, favorite cocktails, and go to snacks. Enjoy! We will be back with a brand new episode June 24th! In the meantime, please subscribe to our premium channel with more episodes! Thank you for having us Spotify Studios!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire DonaldGo here for more RAMIf you are interested in two bonus eps a month, join our premium subscription where we get more personal, spill the tea, add you to our close friends list on instagram, and you get discounted merch and the first to know about announcements! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 19min

The party girl of our dreams, Clara Bow

You look like...CLARA BOW!The Swifties have asked for it and we delivered. Join us as we dive into the legacy of the original "It Girl," Clara Bow. From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming Hollywood's first sex symbol and her groundbreaking career in silent cinema, Clara's journey is full of resilience, talent, turbulent relationships and the pursuit of fame. THIS IS CLARA BOWTrigger warning: SAAs always, check us out us here to see our social media accounts, merch, event updates, and our premium subscription for $7.99 per month for TWO bonus episodes!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 50min

Where does the term MILF come from?

We have a special guest on, Jessica Bennett, a NY Times Author and NYU Professor, and host of the podcast In Retrospect, to take us through the origins of the term "The MILF" (Mom I'd like to F*ck)We discuss the cultural impact of the MILF, include how the DILF is related, the difference between the MILF and the Cougar, reclaiming sexist language, the WORD of the year, and of course many high school memories tangents. Linguistics are hot!Please follow Jessica here and listen to her podcast! It is very RAM coded.As always, check us out us here to see our social media accounts, merch, event updates, and our premium subscription for $7.99 per month for TWO bonus episodes!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 29, 2024 • 38min

WE INTERVIEWED SARAH MCLACHLAN

A PINCH US MOMENT for Right Answers Mostly, we got the honor to talk to the iconic Sarah McLachlan, who has been a constant and powerful pioneer for female singer/songwriters and continues to champion for musicians today. We got to ask Sarah all about the experience and legacy of Lilith Fair, challenges she has faced in the music industry, what she is working on now, and re-visiting her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Album for a BRAND new tour 30 years later. She was an absolute delight and we are more than honored we got to meet her!Make sure to follow Sarah @officialsarahmclachlan, and get tickets to her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour HERECreated and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald.Go here for more on RAM, our premium subscription with two bonus episodes a month, merch, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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