97. Is ‘Home Work’ the Next ‘Fixer Upper’? Plus, an Interview With the Buyer of ‘Silence of the Lambs’ House

Any movie buff knows the house: the faded turn-of-the-century wallpaper; the creepy, cluttered kitchen; and the telltale moths that tipped off Clarice Starling for that thrill ride of an ending. Yes, it's the house belonging to Buffalo Bill in "The Silence of the Lambs," and it was recently on the market—until one horror aficionado scooped it up.

The buyer of the iconic house, Chris Rowan, pops in to the pod this week to give us the full rundown on what he plans to do with the place—and it's pretty crazy. Tune in to our latest episode to hear, and then find out more at buffalobillshouse.com.

Other topics we discuss:

• TikTokers are learning there's a crumb tray in their toasters. We'd like to judge, but we've been pretty obtuse, too.
  
  
• The premiere of "Home Work" is now streaming on Discovery+. One reviewer called it the next "Fixer Upper" and its hosts, Andy and Candis Meredith, the next Chip and Joanna Gaines. We offer our thoughts—uncensored.
• Shaq's new home-selling strategy involves a lot less Shaq.
• Kelly Clarkson just can't seem to catch a break with her Encino, CA, farmhouse.
• An update on The Weeknd's modern Hidden Hills, CA, home for sale
• And, as always, our celebrity real estate winner and loser of the week

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