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The James Brown Mystery
A strange phone call reveals a question from the grave – was The Godfather of Soul murdered? Almost 40 years ago, a songwriter found herself in musician James Brown’s inner circle. The relationship would nearly destroy her career. Decades later, she’s trying to solve the mystery of James Brown's death…and her own life. When she makes a call to CNN reporter Thomas Lake, the two stumble into a world of secrets, intimidation, and suspected foul play.
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4.7 stars from 351 ratings
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“The posthumous “me too” attempt to tear down another black master of his art. When the lady says she was brutally raped this narrator runs with it. When some other person says something then all of a sudden he can’t verify…”
Abdu At Rahmaan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“Good podcast destroyed by insufferable crying that makes it hard to continue listening! Wish the narrator would have just told the story and left the jackie person off!”
StewXL via Apple Podcasts ·
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09/26/24
What a podcast!
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“This is an absolutely fascinating story and journey.”
Bigfishweefishcardboardbox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/24
Recent Episodes
Published 12/09/22
A prosecutor tells Jacque Hollander that powerful people don’t want James Brown’s death to be investigated. Jacque hears back from the CIA as to whether or not the agency has a file on her, and Thomas Lake examines Brown’s possible affiliation to the CIA. Ghost calls again, demanding Lake stop...
Published 12/09/22
Jacque Hollander takes the duffel bag to a prosecutor in Georgia who agrees to look into the circumstances of James Brown’s death. We learn that right before he died, the Godfather of Soul wanted to move to New York City. But one member of Brown’s inner circle doesn't want him to leave South...
Published 12/02/22
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