Life Upon the Wicked Stage

07/20/2025

📣BREAKING NEWS! The Floozies were joined by our first-ever VERY Special Guest, journalist Matthew J. Palm! Listen in as Matt unpacks "behind the scenes" tidbits from his coverage of the Basquiat scandal, and we dive into pet peeves, FBI watchlists, live theatre mishaps, and much more.

🎙️Listener Note: This episode required some "microphone roulette," so while it's not our finest audio quality, we hope the content quality makes up for it!

✅Clarification (audio glitch in this section): The Orlando Sentinel uses anonymous sources only when absolutely necessary and under careful editorial control. The policy prioritizes transparency, corroboration, and accountability, ensuring that anonymity serves the story, not undermines it.

05/30/2025

🤩 We're on YouTube!

05/16/2025

Our newest episode on the life and death (...and afterlife?) of Olive Thomas is out now wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also join us on Patreon for more exclusive "behind the scenes" content!

04/18/2025

💀We're back, floozies! Season 2, Episode 1 (part 1) is out NOW wherever you get your podcasts.

01/17/2025

Wicked Stage Podcast : Radio City Music Hall and the Secrets of NYC

Hosts Jen, Ashley, and Olivia explore hidden apartments and the fascinating history of New York City's iconic landmarks, including Radio City Music Hall and other hidden gems. They discuss the origins of the Big Apple nickname, delve into the life of Samuel 'Roxy' Rothafell, and reveal stories of ha...

01/03/2025

Wicked Stage Podcast : Daniel Wozniak: The Thumb of Community Theatre: Act II

In this episode, the hosts delve into the chilling true crime case of Daniel Wozniak, a community theater actor who brutally murdered two people, Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi, days before his wedding. The narrative follows his attempts to cover up the crimes by enacting an elaborate scheme, his bizar...

12/24/2024

Wicked Stage Podcast: A Very Special Christmas Special 2024

KRAMPUS CAME EARLY FLOOZIES! In this episode of the Wicked Stage Pod dives into the hidden crimes of beloved Christmas movies. Hosts Jen, Ashley, and Olivia discuss everything from trespassing Santa to a felony-laden 'Home Alone.' They also explore multiple versions of 'A Christmas Carol,' including...

11/22/2024

Wicked Stage Podcast : Mama Rose: Getting Away With Murder - Pt. 2

This podcast episode explores the fascinating and contentious life story of Mama Rose and her daughter Gypsy Rose Lee amidst the vaudeville and burlesque scenes. It dives into Mama Rose's relentless ambition for her daughters' stardom, set against changing entertainment landscapes and economic chall...

11/08/2024

🌹 Here she is, boys! Here she is, world! Here's Mama!

Episode 5, featuring the REAL story of Mama Rose (aka The Original Stage Mom) is streaming now wherever you listen to podcasts!

11/08/2024

Wicked Stage Podcast : Mama Rose: Getting Away With Murder - Pt. 1

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Jen, Ashley, and Olivia explore the fascinating and tumultuous life of Mama Rose, the infamous stage mother of Gypsy Rose Lee and June Havoc. The discussion draws from Carolyn Quinn's book, 'Mama Rose's Turn,' revealing the complex interplay of arts and crime....

10/31/2024

👻 Happy Halloween, Floozies!

Our (extremely haunted) episode on Harry Houdini is available now, wherever you listen to podcasts. And what better way to wrap up spooky season than to listen for the code words on the anniversary of his “mysterious” death? 👀