Caviar and Criminals
Caviar and Criminals
Podcast Description
Caviar and Criminals is your front-row seat to the dizzying highs and scandalous lows of the rich, famous, and infamous. Each week, hosts Anthony and Dana take you on a deep dive into the rise and fall of an iconic figure—whether they’re a reality star, influencer, celebrity, or cultural phenomenon. From luxury-laced success to headline-making downfalls, we break down the drama, dissect their crimes, and uncover the jaw-dropping moments that made them legends… or cautionary tales. Pop the champagne, because it’s about to get criminally entertaining.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of celebrity culture, crime, and scandal, with specific episodes that dive into the lives of Danielle Staub and Ruby Franke, illustrating the highs and lows of their careers and personal lives, while discussing elements such as the impact of reality television and cultural phenomena.
True crime with taste. Caviar & Criminals is where dark stories meet high gloss — a true crime and pop culture podcast hosted by best friends Anthony Kurtz and Dana Parisi, who bring wit, glamour, and genuine heart to the cases everyone else gets wrong.
From cult leaders and con artists to reality TV scandals, financial fraud, and the icons we thought we knew, every episode is a deeply researched, narrative-driven story told with one rule above all: the victims come first. No cheap shots, no punchlines at the expense of the people who lived it — just rich storytelling, real documentary voices, and the kind of conversation you’d have with your smartest, pettiest friend.
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This week,Anthony and Dana take us to two very different chapters of LGBTQ+ history.
First, Anthony tells the story of Operation Soap, the infamous 1981 police raids on Toronto bathhouses that resulted in the arrests of hundreds of gay men. Often described as Canada’s Stonewall, the raids sparked outrage, galvanized a movement, and transformed the fight for LGBTQ+ rights across the country. What began as a coordinated attack on a marginalized community became a catalyst for one of the most important moments in Canadian queer history.
Then, Dana explores the often-overlooked role of Italian Americans in the early Pride movement in New York City. From activists and organizers to neighborhood allies navigating cultural and religious expectations, she uncovers the stories of Italian Americans who helped shape the growing movement for gay liberation in the years following Stonewall.
From police raids and public protests to community organizing and cultural identity, this episode examines how ordinary people pushed back against discrimination and helped build the foundation for LGBTQ+ rights as we know them today.
Caviar & Criminals is a true crime and pop culture podcast hosted by Anthony Kurtz & Dana Parisi. New episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @caviarandcriminals • Contact: [email protected]. Be Pretty & Petty.
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