Topic: Michael Russell

2 chapters across the catalog

Cattle-lyst Converter
Episode 1330 1:28:06 - 1:33:24

1330: Cattle-lyst Converter

Executive Producer Michael Carlin and the Death of Russell Poole

Top executive producer Michael Carlin contributes $1,333.31 and shares his history as a documentary filmmaker. Carlin worked with LAPD detective Russell Poole on the murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls and authored the book "Chaos Merchants." He details the suspicious circumstances of Poole's death at a Sheriff's Department meeting, which is the subject of the Johnny Depp film "City of Lies."

Call of Doody
Episode 270 53:20 - 55:46

270: Call of Doody

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Lawsuit, Golden Globes Payola

Publicist Michael Russell filed a lawsuit against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, alleging a "payola" scheme where nominations are traded for bribes. The hosts discuss the financial impact of winning a Golden Globe on a film's Oscar prospects and overall revenue.