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Hollywood
Los Angeles
True Crime
John Belushi
Marilyn Monroe
Disgraceland
Lindsay Lohan
Carrie Fisher
Addiction
James Dean
Paul Newman
Saturday Night Live
River Phoenix
Cocaine
Comedy
Mental Health
Roman Polanski
The Godfather
Robert Blake
Joan Crawford

Hollywoodland is a podcast that takes place at the intersection of Hollywood and True Crime. It's where you'll hear the stories about our most beloved actors, directors, and other icons of movie history through the lens of the crimes that have impacted them. The mysterious death of Brittany Murphy. The obsessive murder of Dorothy Stratten. Woody Harrelson's father's connection to the JFK assassina... more

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This week in the Screening Room we’re taking a ride down a raging river with Marilyn Monroe and Robert Mitchum while talking about the 1954 Otto Preminger film ‘River of No Return.’ Plus we make a mixtape inspired by the film with songs by Taj Mahal,... more

In this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the conspiracy theories that continue to surround Marilyn Monroe’s death – including a wild one about Roswell and UFOs and another that a new TV show produced by TMZ attempts to prove. Later, Jake Bren... more

The conspiracy theories surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death in 1962 continue to entertain the imaginations of those obsessed with celebrity and scandal. The stories, many of them fantastical and one of them true, feature cameos by the likes of Preside... more

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about delayed honeymoons, tourist traps, murder plots, Marilyn Monroe’s first top billing, and the 1953 Henry Hathaway film ‘Niagara.’ Plus we make a mixtape inspired by the film with songs by Big Star, T... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Bowden
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Jake Brennan
Partner in True Crime, Disgraceland
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Matt Beaudoin
Head of production at Double Elvis and long-time friend of Zeth
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Novak Djokovic
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Hosts

Jake Brennan
Host of Hollywoodland and Disgraceland; noted for cinematic, narrative-driven true crime history storytelling.
Zeth Lundy
Host with a focus on wrap-party discussions and deep dives; often presents guest recommendations and audience feedback.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Fantastic podcast!

    I’ve been listening to Jake for years, probably since he started way back when, and I’m always always happy to hear his new episodes. He’s so smart and cool and his voice is just… Cool. It’s the only word for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanniekate
    United States12 days ago
  • Not worth the ads

    For every minute of podcast there are two of annoying ads. Not worth the effort. There are too many interesting podcasts to waste time with this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ricco37
    Brazil13 days ago
  • Good content Distracting music

    Love the content, and it’s well-written. But the background music is too loud and it’s distracting; it doesn’t seem necessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nappppz
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • good idea- but needs help

    Hey I heard from you over at Cautionary Tales.. love the themes. The idea. But why is it read like someone is practicing how to convince someone in EVERY sentence? Let the music go, and especially the music intro need shortening.. I just quit on the middle of it. maybe listen to Cautionary Tales a few times.. the pace is a good example. wishing you all well

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Willy-Wonka-72
    Germany15 days ago
  • One the absolute best!!

    One of my all time most favorite podcasts. These guys know their history, the details, the way they frame up every pod with the music. I live for the weekly updates, I love you guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Von Wick
    United States17 days ago

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Listeners praise the research quality and storytelling flair, labeling episodes as entertaining and informative.
Fans appreciate the interactive formats (Wrap Party, Screening Room) and guest spotlights on Hollywood history.

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#79
United States/History
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#41
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#192
United Kingdom/History
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#45
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#136
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#201
Italy/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode: Redemption Songs (In the Movies)
Q: What is your favorite redemption movie mentioned in this week's wrap party?
The hosts discuss several picks, with The Fisher King and The Verdict highlighted for their strong redemptive arcs and performances, while Flight and The Catch-22 of public heroism vs. private struggle are used to illustrate the complexities of redemption in cinema.
Bonus Episode: Drew Barrymore’s Rock Star Credentials
Q: So on that topic, would you like to go first on this or would you like me to go first on this?
Zeth offers to start the recommendations on the Nepo Baby topic and Jake supports a collaborative approach, with each suggesting music and film examples that illustrate how children of famous people navigate their own careers.
Bonus Episode: Uncompromising Risk Takers, Dennis Hopper, and Movies That Broke Your Brain
Q: What makes Dennis Hopper stand out as a risk-taker in Hollywood history?
He embodied risk as a philosophy, both in his films and in his life, pushing boundaries with Easy Rider and continuing to take on ambitious, controversial projects that challenged the industry's norms.
Bonus Episode: Paranoia Strikes Deep at the Movies
Q: What are your favorite bad boy characters from the history of film?
Zeth prompts listeners to think about iconic bad boy characters and share their thoughts for the next episode.
Bonus Episode: Jokers and Other Villains, Plus the Movies That Changed You
Q: What movie did you go into as one person and emerge from somebody else?
Listeners share transformative movies that changed their perspectives, including 'Seven Pounds' and 'American History X'.

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What is HOLLYWOODLAND about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends Hollywood history with true crime, delivering fast-paced, cinematic storytelling about famous stars, filmmakers, and the crimes surrounding them. Episodes span high-profile deaths, disappearances, and scandals, often re-examining well-known narratives with meticulous research, dramatic narration, and immersive sound design. The format includes scripted episodes, listener-driven Wrap Party chats, and Screening Room deep-dives that encourage audience participation over the weekend. A standout element is the seamless shift between history, crime, and pop culture, creating a distinctive, binge-worthy experience for fans of both eras and genres.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with HOLLYWOODLAND:

1. DISGRACELAND
2. Hollywood Crime Scene
3. Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
4. American Scandal
5. Scamfluencers

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HOLLYWOODLAND launched 5 years ago and published 196 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Jake Brennan
3. Matt Jones
4. Matt Beaudoin
5. Novak Djokovic

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