How To Be An Icon

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Superman, super myth and super legend! Christopher Reeve one of greatest actors to wear the cape and Super suit, Jarred and Donna take a look back at this real life super hero. We look at his early life, training to becoming an actor, his big break as the man of steel, his struggles with his career, his activism and his tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. We focus on the amazing work that Christopher Reeve did for people with spinal issues and becoming of the most well know advocates for people living with disabilities. Is...

We look at one of the 2010's top artists and pop princess Katy Perry! Through he chart topping hits and her "interesting" love life with top celebrities like Orlando Bloom Katy perry is one of the best selling artists of the decade, weather your blow Hot n Cold with her or if she was you Teenage Dream, this Katy Cat is certainly not PURRRRFECT but she certainly cat Roar! But is she an Icon? Join Jarred and Donna as they retrospect the life of this California Gurls career and truly find out if she a Dark Horse or a...

One of the most controversial filmmakers of all time, DW Griffith. We track his early career, his rise and immediate fall. Been considered one the industries leading lights by making a film that is just as controversial today as it was when it was first released over 110 years ago! Then followed by what was the biggest box office failure of all time that man financed himself. (This episode contains themes that listers may find challenging listener discretion is advised)

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Exploring parts unknown and every where else in the world eating food and drinking (lots of drinking). Today we dive into the life of legendary chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain! From kitchens to crime novels (no really) and everything we explore the interesting rise of one the most influential documentary makers of all time. Plus one of the best blue jean men you'll ever come across

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Bonus episode: As Donna and Jarred are still in the Big Apple this a bonus episode that has been put together talking about the first 4 episodes of icons (Coco Chanel, Walt Disney, Madonna and Oscar Wilde) and adding any extras or amendments that may have been missed. They also talk about Wrestlemania and the Jason Statham movie The Bee Keeper (2024). Our usual service will resume next week with brand new icon, so stay tuned!

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So a bit of an odd one but card subject to change, this week we're doing an episode on the one true Muppet Miss Piggy! We look at her rise to fame, her most notable feud and her love life and one true romance for this very fun episode. Its very serious.

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From Mission Impossible and flying planes through the Vanilla Sky's to saving the art of cinema! Join us as we look back at on the last great movie stars of this generation Tom Cruise. Your mission (if you choose to accept it) will be to listen to stories about the life of one of Hollywoods most unusual and influential actors. The world of acting can be a Risky Business but this Top Gun flys right past the Highway and into the Danger Zone. He's got a need for speed, but you don't have to show me the money to enjoy...

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” and nothing could be truer for today's guest ! 

Welcome back to our second part on our outrageous look at the life of Oscar Wilde. After meeting the love of his life, Oscar is in the gutter looking at the stars but all parties must come to an end. Come along with us as we discuss the party and trial of the century in our conclusion to the icon Oscar Wilde.  You can’t be overdressed or overeducated for this episode !

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Things get pretty “Wilde” in this week's episode when we talk about the original gay icon Oscar Wilde ! From Oxford to America to the West End stage we follow Oscar’s rise from flamboyant poet to the toast of the town and try our best to keep up with his comings and goings. 

“Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.” so join us in 1880 England on a ludicrous look back at one of Ireland's most beloved writers and what made him an icon.

*Portrait in the attic not included. 

The original Material Girl who Vogued her way on to the scene and shook the world of entertainment to the core. Join us as we take a look at the biggest pop sensation on the 80's and 90's Madonna! Taking a look back at her unprecedented rise to stardom in music and in Hollywood, as she Expressed herself and made the Music that defined an entire generation. Get Into the Groove and try not to get too Hung Up on the bad stuff because its a Celebration of one the biggest pop icons of all time (she ain't no...

This was originally recorded as the first episode, but here we are! Walt Disney the creative and business genius who made some of the most iconic films and theme park attractions, but is he an icon? Join us as we take an in-depth look and the mans life from his childhood and through his life and his legacy and truly see what it takes to be a pioneer in animation, a titian of the entertainment industry and a real life Roller coaster Tycoon.

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The queen of French Fashion and business genius Coco Chanel. Chanel No 5, the little black dress and many scandals we explore the secret life of on one fashions biggest names!

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