Introducing: Season 4 of Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

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Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 20.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 September 2023

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Summary

Mo Rocca is back with another fascinating season of Mobituaries, exploring the people and things that are no longer with us but deserve a second look. You’ll hear all about notable figures who "Died on the Same Day" along with the three "Things Mo Wishes Would Die." There’s also the story behind the Queen of Cool, Peggy Lee, and the remarkable tale of Jim Thorpe, long considered the world’s greatest athlete. Plus, so much more to come! Listen to new episodes every Wednesday.

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0:00.0	Do you remember the day that Faraphosa died?
0:05.0	I do not, and I'm ashamed.
0:07.0	But you know it was the same day as Michael Jackson.
0:10.0	Was it?
0:11.0	I'm Moraka, and I'm excited to announce season 4 of my podcast, Mopitweries.
0:19.0	I've got a whole new bunch of stories to share with you
0:22.0	about the most fascinating people and things who are no longer with us.
0:29.0	From famous figures who died on the very same day,
0:33.0	this next pair could not be more different.
0:35.0	Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Annette Funicello.
0:40.0	She brought us not only the Mickey Mouse Club,
0:43.0	but the most influential was Beach Blanket Bingo.
0:48.0	To the things I wish would die.
0:51.0	Like the phase.
0:52.0	Stuffing twos, ham, chicken, roast beef, and shrimp.
0:56.0	People actually take little tastes along the way with their fingers.
0:59.0	Oh, they do.
1:00.0	Oh no, I'm so sorry.
1:02.0	Do you need a minute?
1:03.0	This is the only interview where I've needed a spit bucket.
1:06.0	I'm so sorry.
1:08.0	We'll tell you about the singer who helped define cool.
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