Done & Dunne
Done & Dunne
Hemlock Creatives
A podcast exploring writer Dominick Dunne's quest for justice amidst his incisive commentary of the high society set. Alicia (Trashy Divorces) leads a far ranging romp through the novels and Vanity Fair columns of one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable literary contributors. Covering courthouses and country clubs, Dunne’s voice was one for the ages, and Done & Dunne ensures that voice can continue to resonate with audiences today.
336. The Swans of Truman Capote | Slim Keith
In the spotlight today, we focus on Truman Capote’s Golden Swan. Slim Keith, known to Truman as Big Mama, led an extraordinary life, filled with high profile marriages, and even more high profile friendships. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5
1 hr 2 min
335. The Swans of Truman Capote | Gloria Guinness
Our featured Swan in this episode is Gloria Guinness, the high society lady with a mysterious background and many lucrative marriages.   Sponsors Upgrade your every day! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DUNNE. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and UK, too! Vinted. See what’s hiding in your closet – you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted! Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees, and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 4
25 min
334. The Ex | Dorothy Hart Hearst Paley Hirshon
In the last of our Babe Paley spinoffs, this episode takes to Bill’s first wife, Dorothy Hart. What a lady, with a pretty famous first husband before Bill, and associations all through that high society world. Sponsors Upgrade your every day! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DUNNE. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and UK, too! Vinted. See what's hiding in your closet - you might be surprised how much you can earn with Vinted! Download the Vinted app for free to start listing with no seller fees, and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3
14 min
333. Sister Act | The Fabulous Cushing Sisters
In this episode, we pull on another of the Babe Paley spiderwebs to meet her sisters, Betsey and Minnie. This trio of a sister act are legendary in their day and are celebrated as The Fabulous Cushing Sisters. Also included, a bit of Mama Kate too! The webs these ladies weave in time are incredible and it always comes back around! Sponsors Upgrade your every day! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DUNNE. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and UK, too! Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1
29 min
332. Trashy Tabloids | Happy Rockefeller, June 1963
It is the first of our Spiderwebs of Babe Paley episodes this week! Today, we are taking a journey into the past with reporting from The Saturday Evening Post from June 22, 1963 to spend a little time with Happy Rockefeller. Happy and Nelson Rockefller have just married, and oh my, it is a scandal for the ages. With much commentary about Happy's earlier days, this one does really include everything you like - and the spiderwebs too! Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31
35 min
331. The Swans of Truman Capote | Babe Paley
As we continue through The Swans of Truman Capote, our episode today delves into the life of Babe Paley, the most perfect of the Swans. Babe’s life, marriages, and style are legendary, along with her friendship – and subsequent falling out – with Truman Capote. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30
1 hr 1 min
330. The Swans of Truman Capote | Carol Marcus, featuring Oona O'Neill and Gloria Vanderbilt
In this episode, we explore the life, loves and friendships of Truman Capote’s Original Swan, Carol Marcus. Her name might not be familiar to you now, but hers is a story that is unforgettable. Including a rags to riches story, two husbands and three marriages, and two very best friends – Gloria Vanderbilt and Oona O’Neil Chaplin, Carol is also one of the main real-life inspirations for the character of Holly Golighty in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29
1 hr 9 min
329. The Swans of Truman Capote | Lillie Mae Faulk and Harper Lee
In this episode, we explore Truman Capote’s early years – from his tiny hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, and the cast of characters who live there. Here we are also introduced to Truman’s first Swans, his mother Lillie Mae Faulk and his childhood bestie, Harper Lee. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28
1 hr 8 min
328. The Swans of Truman Capote | What Makes a Swan?
It is time for a little summertime detour visiting the seven high society Swans of Truman Capote. Why would Dominick Dunne care about Truman Capote at all? What kind of mettle is Truman made of? And what defines a Swan anyway? The answer to all of these questions and more are included in today’s episode! Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27
26 min
327. The Scandalous Candy Mossler | The Rest of the Story
We have come to the end of our Scandalous Candy Mossler series, and nothing quite tops the last decade of her life. Stacie joins Alicia for this mad lib of a story. What happens after Candace Mossler stakes through first degree murder charges in 1966? We progress through a whole decade of stories and spiderwebs, including the end of the affair with Melvin, another husband in the mix, a business empire, many more famous lovers, musical legends, and a family court battle too. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20
57 min
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