Bonus Episode: The Gang Member Who Taught James Dean How to Be a Rebel
About this episode
Zeth shares the story of a Hollywood gang member who influenced James Dean's rebellious persona on set.
In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is telling the story of a real-life Hollywood gang member who was hired on the set of ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ to teach James Dean how to talk, how to dress, and how to fight. Plus Jake Brennan joins the show to get recommendations for rebel songs and rebel movies. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. Recommended this week: "Rebel - 'Rouser" - Duane Eddy "Rebel Girl" - Bikini Kill "Surrender" - Cheap Trick "La Haine" - dir. Mathieu Kassovitz "Kneecap" - dir. Rich Peppiat "The Bike Riders" - dir. Jeff Nichols See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Zeth
Guest: Jake Brennan
Topics covered
- Hollywood history
- James Dean
- rebellion
- gang culture
- film production
- music recommendations
Keywords
- James Dean
- Rebel Without a Cause
- Hollywood gang member
- rebel songs
- film recommendations
- Zeth
- Jake Brennan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: disgracelandpod.com
Books & works: Rebel Without a Cause, Rebel - 'Rouser, Rebel Girl, Surrender, La Haine, Kneecap, The Bike Riders
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