DragonKing Dark: The death of Whitney Houston

DragonKing Dark: The death of Whitney Houston

Karl Stern’s run through the 100 darkest pop culture moments continues. Whitney Houston was one of the most recognized and successful voices in any era of music with chart topping hit after chart topping hit. However, a toxic relationship and a reality show

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DragonKing Dark: The crimes of Jared Fogle

DragonKing Dark: The crimes of Jared Fogle

Karl Stern’s Dark 100 series continues. Note: Listener discretion advised You probably didn’t expect the face of evil to look like a geek eating a footlong did you?  Yet, here he is: Jared Fogle. Why this goof became pop culture famous is beyond

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DragonKing Dark: The Lance Armstrong scandal

DragonKing Dark: The Lance Armstrong scandal

Karl Stern’s run through dark moments in pop culture history continues. Lance Armstrong is far and away the most famous cyclist that has ever lived, dominating the Tour de France and many other world class cycling events.  He was pop culture famous in

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: August 1983

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: August 1983

Karl Stern’s longform history of pro wrestling continues. On the latest DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, my longform series on the history of pro wrestling is up next in the rotation. We are up to August 1983 where we discuss Ken Patera in Memphis,

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DragonKing Dark: The strange funeral of Graham Parsons

DragonKing Dark: The strange funeral of Graham Parsons

Karl Stern’s deep dive into pop culture infamy continues. My journey through the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history series continues on this week’s DragonKing Dark and this week, our show has a twist.  Yes, it was a tragedy that 26-year-old singer/songwriter

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