Sarah tells Mike how a poor Texas girl made herself into an icon and America made her into a punchline. Digressions include massage technique, “Death Becomes Her” and (obviously) “The Godfather.” Mike sounds even sicker than he did last week.
Plus, special thanks to Ian at Marfa Public Radio, who helped Sarah record this episode!
Links!
- Sarah’s 2017 Buzzfeed essay
- Anna’s 1993 Playboy video centerfold
- Mimi Swartz’s wonderful Texas Monthly profile of Anna Nicole and J. Howard
- Dan P. Lee’s New York Magazine essay on Anna Nicole’s legal and personal woes
- Skip Hollandsworth’s 1993 article on early Anna
- Pamela Colloff’s 2002 profile of Rusty Hardin
Rottin' in Denmark 
Sorry, I just have a general fan comment 🙂 I really enjoy your podcast – have listened to every single episode and am spreading the word among my friends. I love how thorough your research is, and the commentary you add. Also really enjoy your conversation :). Not being American, I probably have less misconceptions for you to shatter, but am fascinated by what you uncover. Thank you and please keep going! Greetings from Austria