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Speaker 1:Welcome to Molly World. I'm Molly Lambert, creator and host of Jenna World, Jenna Jameson, Vivid Video and the Valley, and Heidi World, The Heidi Fleiss Story. I'm the host of Molly World, a brand new weekly chat show from iHeartRadio about the history and culture of the city of Los Angeles, where we take guests like comedians and local experts to explore classic Hollywood tourist spots and like the Chinese Theater and Ripley's Believe It or Not Auditorium. Here we are. We're going to make podcasters into superstars. Molly World is going to fix this. Molly World is going to fix this. We're going to bring us up to the regular level of fame. We also delve into newer attractions like the Funko Pop Store and the Medieval Torture Museum.
Speaker 2:It's 40,000 square feet of five foot tall Funko Dolls. It sucks, but it's kind of fun to be in there.
Speaker 1:That's the whole thesis of this show. Join us to find out what makes Hollywood America's friendliest and most walkable neighborhood. Okay, Sarah, are you ready to meet the world-famous spokesman, Dr.
Speaker 2:Simi?
Speaker 1:I can't wait. All right, let's see what Dr.
Speaker 2:Simi's got.
Speaker 1:Forget it, Jack. It's Molly World. Listen to Molly World on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mollyworld
iHeartPodcasts · True Crime · English
LA expert Molly Lambert (Heidiworld, Jennaworld) takes guests out to spots on Hollywood Boulevard and then they discuss their adventure and learn about local history.
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