The Grim Christmas Folklore of Johnny Ace, with Jake Brennan
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The Grim Christmas Folklore of Johnny Ace, with Jake Brennan

Dec 16, 2025
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While the career of rhythm-and-blues vocalist Johnny Ace was short, he left a huge mark on the music world. Up until Christmas Day of 1954, Ace seemed set to reach genuine crossover success in pop music -- until, that is, he met his untimely end during an ill-fated game of Russian Roulette. At least, that's the legend. Yet as special guest Jake Brennan, the creator of the hit podcast Disgraceland, reveals: there's much more to the story. Tune in as Jake and the gang explore a strange, disturbing Christmas mystery. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disgraceland/id1275172907 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HeA7PGBai6TQrZLOLzcEi?si=6362c868e1da4ad6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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