Like It’s Hot

By: Molly and John Burton
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • Discover the unsettling true stories behind movies based on real life. The truth is always stranger.
    Copyright 2021 Molly and John Burton
    Show More Show Less
Art True Crime World
Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • 0105 // The Kids Are Getting Smarter // Part 1

    0105 // The Kids Are Getting Smarter // Part 1
    Aug 3 2021
    Hugh Jackman plays the New York superintendent who ran one of the biggest scams in the history of US public schooling in 2019’s “Bad Education.” Real-life Frank Tassone of Roslyn school district was busted in 2004 for stealing millions from the school, alongside his CFO, Pam Gluckin. We tell the real story, complete with 100% of your USDA daily recommended servings of gossip and drama, like only a high school can deliver. FURTHER READING https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/nyregion/on-top-of-the-news-at-roslyn-high.html (On Top of the News at Roslyn High (Published 2004)) https://nymag.com/nymetro/urban/features/9908/ (The Bad Superintendent) https://slate.com/culture/2020/04/bad-education-accuracy-fact-fiction-hbo-movie-roslyn.html (Bad Education accuracy: Fact vs. fiction in HBO's new movie about the Roslyn schools scandal.) https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/15/nyregion/auditor-admits-he-falsified-roslyn-records.html (Auditor Admits He Falsified Roslyn Records) https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/06/nyregion/a-suspicious-clerk-and-a-school-scandal.html (A Suspicious Clerk and a School Scandal) https://www.scribd.com/document/52495747/Roslyn-Audit (Roslyn Audit | Internal Control | Board Of Directors) https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/amp32268352/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-now/ (Bad Education HBO True Story) https://gothamist.com/news/convicted-ex-school-official-still-gets-state-pension (Convicted Ex-School Official Still Gets State Pension) https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/hugh-jackman-movie-bad-education-scandal (The Unbelievable New York School Scandal That Inspired Hugh Jackman’s New Movie) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/01/nyregion/high-schools-mandating-community-service-for-graduation.html?searchResultPosition=92 (High Schools Mandating Community Service for Graduation) https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/17/nyregion/l-teachers-are-underpaid-and-underappreciated-971847.html (Teachers Are Underpaid And Underappreciated) https://theislandnow.com/news-98/7-north-shore-schools-top-u-s-news-state-rankings/ (7 North Shore schools top US News state rankings) https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/27/nyregion/27mbrfs-008.html?searchResultPosition=1 (Mineola: School Clerk Sentenced) https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/18/nyregion/missing-documents-hamper-roslyn-schools-investigation.html?searchResultPosition=7 (Missing Documents Hamper Roslyn Schools Investigation) https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/27/nyregion/in-free-spending-roslyn-schools-missing-money-isn-t-easy-to-find.html?searchResultPosition=91 (In Free-Spending Roslyn Schools, Missing Money Isn't Easy to Find (Published 2004)) https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/nyregion/22rosyln.html (Probation for Embezzler's Son in Theft From Roslyn Schools (Published 2006)) https://gothamist.com/news/convicted-ex-school-official-still-gets-state-pension (Convicted Ex-School Official Still Gets State Pension) https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/16/opinion/nyregionopinions/dr-tassone-for-the-record-5-letters.html?searchResultPosition=7 (Dr. Tassone: For the Record (5 Letters)) https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-should-school-boards-be-expelled.html (Should School Boards be Expelled?) https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/bad-education-why-shocking-public-school-corruption-remains-hidden (Bad Education: Why Shocking Public School Corruption Remains Hidden) https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-11-30-mn-643-story.html (School Board Corruption Scandal Rocks New York) https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_88121342-5381-57d3-a8d6-3d8a13c0d288.html ('Will this ever stop?' New Orleans school corruption charge distresses readers) https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/school-board-leader-sentenced-corruption-scheme (School board leader sentenced in corruption scheme | USAO-SDTX)... Support this podcast
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • 0104 // Soon I Will Be Gone // Part 3

    0104 // Soon I Will Be Gone // Part 3
    Jul 19 2021
    In Part 3 of the story of Sir Alfred Mehran, we finally attempt to answer the key question: Why did a man spend 18 years at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris? The answer takes us to the dawn of the Century of Oil, to an underground prison controlled by the Iranian secret police, and back again. FURTHER READING Short documentary - “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngNP8ZNutNY (Sir Alfred of Charles de Gaulle)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efrGE7HQcK0 (Interview with Sir Alfred), AP “https://vimeo.com/84123555 (Here to Where),” feature mockumentary starring Sir Alfred “https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Man-Alfred-Merhan/dp/0552152749 (The Terminal Man),” the most comprehensive source (by far) on Sir Alfred’s story, much of it firsthand, and the only book written about him as far as I know. It’s hard to find. I had to buy my battered, dogeared copy for $57 on Ebay. “https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/sep/06/features.features11 (The Man Who Lost His Past)” - Paul Berczeller, The Guardian (written by the filmmaker behind “Here to Where,” which is linked above) “https://www.gq.com/story/merhan-nasseri-charles-de-gaulle-stuck (The 15-Year Layover)” - Michael Paterniti, GQ Support this podcast
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr
  • 0104 // Soon I Will Be Gone // Part 2

    0104 // Soon I Will Be Gone // Part 2
    Jul 12 2021
    In Part 2 of the story of Sir Alfred Mehran, we probe deeper into WHY a man came to live at Charles de Gaulle airport for 18 years, and explore his strange relationship with a young filmmaker, who claims he wants to help. FURTHER READING Short documentary - “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngNP8ZNutNY (Sir Alfred of Charles de Gaulle)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efrGE7HQcK0 (Interview with Sir Alfred), AP “https://vimeo.com/84123555 (Here to Where),” feature mockumentary starring Sir Alfred “https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Man-Alfred-Merhan/dp/0552152749 (The Terminal Man),” the most comprehensive source (by far) on Sir Alfred’s story, much of it firsthand, and the only book written about him as far as I know. It’s hard to find. I had to buy my battered, dogeared copy for $57 on Ebay. “https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/sep/06/features.features11 (The Man Who Lost His Past)” - Paul Berczeller, The Guardian (written by the filmmaker behind “Here to Where,” which is linked above) “https://www.gq.com/story/merhan-nasseri-charles-de-gaulle-stuck (The 15-Year Layover)” - Michael Paterniti, GQ Support this podcast
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins

What listeners say about Like It’s Hot

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available