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Slow Burn

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In 1978, state Sen. John Briggs put a bold proposition on the California ballot. If it passed, the Briggs Initiative would ban gays and lesbians from working in public schools—and fuel a growing backlash against LGBTQ+ people in all corners of American life. In the ninth season of Slate’s Slow Burn, host Christina Cauterucci explores one of the most consequential civil rights battles in American history: the first-ever statewide vote on gay rights. With that fight looming, young gay activist ...
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The Slow Burn: A Cigar Lounge Podcast

The Slow Burn Podcast

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Welcome to The Slow Burn! We’re Jake, Andrew, Gilman and Red...just four buddies that indulge in true crime, conspiracies, politics, religion, mysteries of the world...and of course, a fine cigar. So grab a stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for a Slow Burn.
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Lacuna: Slow Burn

Don Fathom (Midnight Police)

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Imagine working for an agency so secretive you don't even know its name—or your own. You are a Mystery Agent. You answer to someone called Control. You have a suit, a blue tie, a pair of sunglasses, and a small metal button with a question mark on it. And cigarettes. Blue City is beautiful in the way noir films and dusty cathedrals are beautiful. It is decades behind the times, more a memory of a place that no longer is... and never was, really. You've been sent here to locate the Hostile Pe ...
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The Slow Burn Show

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A place to blow smoke, and laugh until you choke. We embody how it really feels to pull up to the homie's spot, and put one in the air. Maybe a few more. So pull up a chair and blow roll some red hair, if you ain't high yet, this is sure to take you there.
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Welcome! Happy Labor Day weekend! Tonight, we're discussing some unsolved murders. We'll talk about murders that never had closure. From local to across the world, we're going to discuss the details of five murders with no, "who done it?" answers. So as always, grab a stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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In the late 1970s, a new and unusual concept for a restaurant chain emerged in California—video games plus bad pizza plus animatronic characters. The result was Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre, an immensely popular chain with a pizza rat for a mascot. But the strangeness only starts there. Decoder Ring dives into the formation of Chuck E. Chee…
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Greetings, Junior Agents This is Don Fathom, aka Control. We’re taking a break this week to catch up on a few things. And by we, I mostly mean me. A lot goes into editing and producing an episode of Lacuna Slow Burn. I’m going to take a little extra time so that I can improve the quality of future episodes and get everything back on a regular sched…
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Welcome! This week, we're bringing you an action packed podcast! We're talking about professional wrestling! So join us as we discuss some of our favorite moments and professional wrestlers of all-time in our latest installment. So cut that stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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Mission 2: Bad Medicine (Continued) What’s behind the door labeled Private? Something is happening to the Personalities of Blue City. An Agent pulls rank. Giles visits the Domingos and takes a tour of their wondrous manor. Agent Shields discovers a new location in Blue City. Support this and other projects at: https://Patreon.com/DonFathom…
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Welcome! Tonight, we're taking a trip around the world visiting the most dangerous prisons we can find! Then, we'll go over some of the most heinous and notorious prisoners the inside of a cell has ever seen! So cut that stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!Από τον The Slow Burn Podcast
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“Hysteria” is an ancient word carrying thousands of years of baggage. Though the terminology has changed, hysteria has not gone away, and in its most baffling instances it can even be contagious. The idea of a mass psychogenic illness can be hard to wrap your head around. A group of people begins experiencing physical symptoms, because of something…
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Begin Mission 2: Bad Medicine The Agents have a few questions for Control. Senior Instructor Agent Snyder introduces himself. Two new Mystery Agents join the mission. Tucker explains what static is. An invitation is made… and accepted. Support this and other projects at: https://Patreon.com/DonFathom…
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and sarcastic humor. Welcome! Tonight, we're going to be discussing the theory of giants. Are they real? We'll talk about the history of giants, from ancient texts to modern video. Grab a stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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Welcome! Tonight, we're scouring our own backwoods in Michigan! We'll talk about myths, monsters and local legends that will be sure to make you wonder what's really going "bump in the night"! So grab a cigar, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!Από τον The Slow Burn Podcast
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If you’re lucky, it’s possible you’ve never thought much about sitting. It’s just something your body does, like breathing or sleeping. But in the last decade or so, sitting has stepped into the spotlight, as a kind of villain. In today’s episode, Slate’s Dan Kois tells us about his radical experiment to go without sitting for an entire month. Then…
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Someone is in The Basement. The Agents question the Personalities in The Bar. An Agent checks to see if their head is screwed on correctly. The exterminators. Tucker asks just how many people are on the team for this mission. Support this and other projects at Patreon.com/DonFathomΑπό τον Lacuna: Slow Burn
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Welcome! You read the title right...we're diving into country music. Red, Andy and Jake will be doing a "Country Music Countdown". We'll discuss our Top 5 favorite country music artists and then our Top 5 favorite county songs! So cut that stogie, pour a glass of Red's favorite American drink, Bud Light, and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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In this special bonus episode host Christina Cauterucci interviews Silvana Nova and Larry Hermsen. Silvana is the person you see raising a fist on this season’s cover art — and Larry is the one who made the photo in 1978. We hear about how they turned it into a poster to raise money to fight the Briggs Initiative, and how gender non-conforming gays…
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Welcome! Tonight, we're visiting Bohemian Grove! Is it a secret society? A cabal? A place for human sacrifice? Or just a an elite frat boy getaway? We'll discuss the possibilities! So grab a cigar, pour glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!Από τον The Slow Burn Podcast
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Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. What’s the person with the flamingo or the gargoyle in their yard trying to say—and why do they want to say it so publicly? From the garden-variety to the not so common, the adorable to the odious—lawn ornaments speak volumes, without saying a word. In this epis…
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Listen in as host Christina Cauterucci joins special guests, Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, DeRay Mckesson, activist and host of Pod Save the People, filmmaker Sam Feder, and Esther Fallick, comedian, singer and musical theater writer, for an exclusive live taping at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Welcome! Tonight, Red, Andy and Jake are talking cigars! New to the cigar world? Experienced but looking for more knowledge? Look no further! We'll discuss all there is to know! Then, we'll discuss the very, very controversial Project 2025! So cut that stogie, learn along and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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Welcome! Tonight, special guest Aaron Mercier joins us in the lounge! We'll discuss what life on the road is like as a professional guitar tech, what major bands he has worked with and discuss his professional skills with Mercier Guitars! You won't want to miss this! So cut a stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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For the two years leading up to May 21, 1979, gay activists followed the rules. They engaged in civil debates. They sought justice at the ballot box. They peacefully mourned the assassination of Harvey Milk. But the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial changed everything. (If you—or anyone you know—are in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevent…
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On election night in 1978, gays and lesbians in California braced themselves for the statewide vote on Proposition 6. Less than a month after the results came in, a pair of killings shocked San Francisco and the nation. Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock all episodes of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. Your subscription also gets you ad-f…
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WARNING: GRAPHIC AUDIO CONTENT. This episode may be better with headphones. Welcome! Tonight, we are going to go over a couple dozen creepy audio files that we found on the internet. We'll start light and end up with some very disturbing, creepy and terrifying audio samples and recordings. So cut that cigar, pour a glass of whiskey and join us for …
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Welcome! Tonight we are revisiting aliens! We'll have Joey in studio again this week as we continue the everlasting "Alien theory" discussions. We'll go over some theories, some evidence and much more as we keep on wondering, "what's out there?" So grab a stogie, pour a glass and join us for another Slow Burn!…
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As Election Day approached, the campaign to defeat Proposition 6 faced formidable odds. John Briggs’ fundraising juggernaut was churning out cash, and public opinion polls were solidly in his favor. To turn the tide, gay rights activists unveiled a powerful symbol and gambled on the support of an improbable ally: Ronald Reagan. (If you—or anyone yo…
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In the early days of the anti-Briggs campaign, a Richard Pryor comedy set turned into a public fiasco and laid bare longstanding divisions in the gay community. With the movement low on cash and running out of time, thousands of gay Californians decided their only option was to tell the world who they really were. (If you—or anyone you know—are in …
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Welcome! Tonight, we're getting creepy. We've got Joe Ingraham back in the lounge to discuss some of our favorite Creepypastas, video gaming Creepypastas and much more! Then, stick around after the episode for two Creepypasta story readings from IReadCreepypastas and Mr.Creepypasta! So, as always, pour a glass of whiskey, cut that stogie and join u…
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After decades of wandering and job-hopping, Harvey Milk found his purpose as a gay community leader with growing political ambitions. But his historic election was just the beginning. As John Briggs’ gay teacher ban gained momentum, it was up to Supervisor Milk and his allies to figure out how to stop him. Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unl…
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Welcome! Tonight, we're going to take a look at a few brutal medieval torture methods and methods of execution. We'll discuss some of the most heinous inventions ever created and go over exactly how they were used. So, as always, pour a glass of whiskey, light that stogie and join us for another Slow Burn! (Previously recorded with Matt Gilman)…
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In 1977, John Briggs was a small-time state senator with big dreams. But Briggs’ plan to ban gay and lesbian teachers from California schools changed the arc of his life and career. Suddenly, he was a right-wing hero, and a villain of the gay rights movement. And his message seemed to be catching on all over the country. Season 9 of Slow Burn was w…
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Welcome! Tonight, we're stepping inside the ring for a look into boxing history as we discuss the listed "Greatest Boxers of all Time" and discuss our picks. Then, we'll trade the ropes for a cage as we step inside the octagon and discuss some of the "Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time". Grab a stogie, pour a glass of whiskey and enjoy this knockout…
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In the 1970s, San Francisco became a welcoming home for tens of thousands of new gay residents—and a modern-day Sodom for the American right. With a moral panic sweeping across the United States, a Florida orange juice spokeswoman inspired an ambitious California politician to launch his own campaign against lesbians and gays—one that would change …
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Welcome back! Tonight, Jake is flying solo. He's bringing you Bizarre and Unusual Events in History. True events that you won't believe actually happened...but you'll want to pour a glass of whiskey and cut a cigar before you do! Welcome to the Slow Burn!Από τον The Slow Burn Podcast
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Warning: This episode contains strong language that some listeners may find offensive. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome! Tonight we're getting back into the tunes! We welcome back Mr. Jake Draper to the cigar lounge and bring you an entire episode dedicated to the "Metal" music genre. We'll go over some "Top" lists from Loudwire and MetalSuc…
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In 1978, state senator John Briggs put a bold proposition on the California ballot. If it passed, the Briggs Initiative would ban gays and lesbians from working in public schools—and fuel a growing backlash against LGBTQ+ people in all corners of American life. In the ninth season of Slate’s Slow Burn, host Christina Cauterucci explores one of the …
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