Pete Rose said she was “bigger than any one player” in baseball during the 70s and 80s. Morganna the Kissing Bandit became a legend in sports for running onto baseball fields and kissing players during games.
AI Summary
This episode dives into the wild, forgotten story of Morgana the Kissing Bandit, a buxom exotic dancer who became an unlikely 1970s and 80s pop culture phenomenon by sprinting onto sports fields to plant kisses on unsuspecting athletes. From her chaotic origin story with Pete Rose to legendary encounters with stars like George Brett and Nolan Ryan, the guys unpack how a single bet turned into decades of fame, arrests, injuries, and one truly unforgettable courtroom defense strategy.
Movies Discussed
Kingpin
"she was in the movie Kingpin, and as a cameo in 96 — Chuck mentions that Morgana the Kissing Bandit had a cameo appearance in this movie."
— Chuck
Late Show with David Letterman
"She was on Letterman, she was on Carson — Chuck notes that Morgana appeared on this late-night talk show due to her fame."
— Chuck
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
"She was on Letterman, she was on Carson — Chuck mentions Morgana's appearance on this iconic late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson."
— Chuck
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