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EPISODE SYNOPSIS: In this stunner of a show, Mark Ebner returns to the set with an unlikely friend in tow--former drug kingpin-turned 'rat,' Rick Doremus. From Rick's odyssey as a self-described all-American bodybuilder, to gaining conspicuous wealth and violence in the criminal underground, few details are left to the imagination. Through the interview, Mark shows the bond he's made with Rick, and Rick reveals why becoming a 'rat' was the honorable way to go. GUEST BIO: Mark Ebner is an investigative journalist who has covered celebrity and crime culture for such publications as Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details and Spy. Mark has investigated such controversial subjects as Scientology, dog fighting and the Ku Klux Klan. A published author, Mark co-wrote the New York Times bestseller "Hollywood, Interrupted," with Andrew Breitbart and Six Degrees of Paris Hilton. Most recently he co-authored "We Have Your Husband," a story about a kidnapping in Mexico. In addition to writing, he has served as a commentator on NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, NPR, Court TV and E! Entertainment Television to name a few. Mark was a consultant on the Emmy nominated episode of South Park's "Trapped in the Closet" and also consulted for NBC/Dateline on the Paris Hilton Tapes report. Ebner runs a blog at hollywoodinterrupted.com where he reports on breaking news from Hollywood. ADD'L LINKS: www.hollywoodinterrupted.com EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:01 Today on Media Mayhem. 00:27 Introducing Mark Ebner. 01:53 Mark ...

  1. rinserofwinds
    Wonderful episode. Very interesting and authentic guests. Please more.
    December 21, 2012
  2. MistressArte
    Anyone with half a brain knows you don't "sample" the drugs, because you can't taste some poisons.There are other things you can do to make sure it's safeish, without putting anyone's life in danger or being stupid and trying it yourself. Just saying,
    December 21, 2012
  3. acewings221
    and no problem. Good to know that kingpins aren't violent sociopathic crazed killers, lol. He seems the exact opposite of what the movie kingpins are like.
    December 21, 2012
  4. acewings221
    Seriously? I'm suprised at how down to earth he is for a kingpin. I keep thinking scarface...
    December 21, 2012
  5. allison weiner
    Yes and he is being truthful. Mark Ebner is one of the best journalists working today and he checked out this gentleman's background and confirmed with the DEA. Thanks for watching!
    December 21, 2012
  6. ngwilkum
    FAKE AS SHIT
    December 21, 2012
  7. acewings221
    This guy is so full of shit. Did they even check his background to make sure he's being truthful???
    December 21, 2012