S2 Ep45: Part 4: Marilyn Monroe: A Feminist Icon

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02/05/23 • 148 min

This week we bring you the final installment of our Norma Jeane series. This episode is lengthy and filled with a lot of information that can be very upsetting, so we ask that you take breaks while listening if necessary. Extra trigger warning for topics such as suicide, drug use, death, mental abuse, sexual abuse, and medical abuse.
Sources
Books:
My Story by Marilyn Monroe
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe J. Randy Taraborrelli
Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon by Charles Casillo
Marilyn Monroe | Biography, Death, Movies, & Facts
Marilyn Monroe is found dead
Marilyn Monroe's Death: Her Sudden Passing and Its Aftermath
Fact or fiction: 6 scenes from 'Blonde' and the real-life stories behind them
Here's How Much 'Blonde' Stays True to Marilyn Monroe's Life
He helped organise Marilyn Monroe's big break only to die days later
Marilyn Monroe’s Medical Records Suggest She Had Plastic Surgery
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marilyn-monroe-net-worth-she-212331151.html
Before Blonde, revisiting Marilyn Monroe’s tragic life and mysterious death
Marilyn Monroe's Death Didn't Happen *Exactly* The Way It Was Reported
From the Archives: Marilyn Monroe Dies; Pills Blamed
Who Was the Real Marilyn Monroe?

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S2 Ep44: The Real Norma Jeane - Part 3

Buckle up folks! You're in for a long one this week.
We continue with Norma Jeane's life story. We cover the end of her relationship with Joe DiMaggio, her friendships with Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, her time at the Actors Studio, the start of her film company, and her tumultuous relationship with Playwright Arthur Miller. We also dive into her miscarriages, eating disorders, and endometriosis, so please be aware of this before listening. We also provide a trigger warning at the beginning of the episode.
Sources
Books:
My Story by Marilyn Monroe
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe J. Randy Taraborrelli
Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon by Charles Casillo
Marilyn Monroe | Biography, Death, Movies, & Facts
Marilyn Monroe is found dead
Marilyn Monroe's Death: Her Sudden Passing and Its Aftermath
Fact or fiction: 6 scenes from 'Blonde' and the real-life stories behind them
Here's How Much 'Blonde' Stays True to Marilyn Monroe's Life
He helped organise Marilyn Monroe's big break only to die days later
Marilyn Monroe’s Medical Records Suggest She Had Plastic Surgery
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marilyn-monroe-net-worth-she-212331151.html
Before Blonde, revisiting Marilyn Monroe’s tragic life and mysterious death
Marilyn Monroe's Death Didn't Happen *Exactly* The Way It Was Reported
From the Archives: Marilyn Monroe Dies; Pills Blamed
Who Was the Real Marilyn Monroe?

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S2 Ep46: Norma Jeane Series Interview: Lauren Bowser

Welcome to our first bonus episode! We have a fantastic interview with Lauren Bowser, Mortuary Practitioner and all around bad ass. We talk about the ethics behind Marilyn's funeral and resting place, the auction of the crypt next to her, and we get some questions regarding Marilyn's autopsy answered.