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Hollywood
Los Angeles
True Crime
John Belushi
Marilyn Monroe
Disgraceland
Lindsay Lohan
Carrie Fisher
Addiction
Paul Newman
Saturday Night Live
James Dean
Cocaine
Comedy
River Phoenix
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 we’re talking waterbeds, pinball machines, hot dog stands, full desert sleds out on the eighth hole by the sand trap, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 film ‘Licorice Pizza.’ Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting d... more

On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the Hollywood Blacklist, the Hollywood Ten, Dalton Trumbo, and Lucille Ball. Later, inspired by the recent success of the films ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession,’ he’s joined by Jake Brennan to give recommen... more

Lucille Ball might have been a natural boundary-pusher, but America's top TV comedienne had some ‘splaining to do when a damning news broadcast unveiled her former ties to the Communist Party. The hysteria of the Red Scare threatened to bury this red... more

This week we’re talking gossip and rumors, priests and mechanics, the end of the world, and Hal Hartley’s 1989 film ‘The Unbelievable Truth.’ Plus we make a mixtape inspired by the film including songs by Bonnie Raitt, De La Soul, and Skeeter Davis. ... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Brennan
Host of Disgraceland
Disgraceland
Episode: Bonus Episode: Drew Barrymore’s Rock Star Credentials
Matt Jones
Caller from the 815, discussed Blue Velvet, Fire Walk with Me, and nightmares from Lynchian imagery
Listener / caller
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Matt Beaudoin
Head of production at Double Elvis and long-time friend of Zeth
Double Elvis
Episode: Bonus Episode: The Hilarious and Absurd ‘Chair Company,’ Tarantino Wannabes, and Kidnappings on and off the Screen
Novak Djokovic
World's number one male tennis player and 24-time Grand Slam champion
Professional Tennis
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Hosts

Jake Brennan
Host of Hollywoodland; co-founder of Double Elvis; prolific narrator and true crime storyteller with a focus on Hollywood history.
Zeth Lundy
Co-host on wrap party and Screening Room segments; writer and showrunner at Double Elvis, contributor to Hollywoodland lore and pop culture analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Yes please

    High-interest, well-written stories. If you like this, check out Disgraceland!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaltySpeget
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointed

    This show is too short to have so many ads and useless filler. The content I am interested in but it always seems like you stop just short of providing enough information.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Laura EI
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative and Entertaining

    Hollywoodland is interesting, informative and most of all entertaining. There’s a long history of crime in Hollywood and this podcast goes deep into all the best stories when true crime and entertainment have collided.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apm44
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Thanks!

    Really loved the episode about River Phoenix 💔

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZevaBel
    France6 months ago
  • So good

    Love y’all so much - 45yro Mom, theatre/film graduate I found my people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lahensley1
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show's deep Hollywood lore and high production quality, often noting it's a standout for true-crime meets film history.
Fans frequently recommend the show for fans of Disgraceland and cinephile discussions.
Some listeners feel episodes are heavily scripted and richly produced, with strong opinions on host theatrics.

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Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/History
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#80
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#250
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#69
Philippines/History
Apple Podcasts
#114
Ireland/History

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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'.
Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – Running on Empty
Q: What was the inspiration behind the family dynamics in Running on Empty?
The film is based on the real-life story of Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn, who were members of the Weather Underground, showcasing their challenges as a family on the run.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HOLLYWOODLAND

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

Hollywoodland spans Hollywood lore and true crime, delivering fast-paced, heavily scripted storytelling about famous actors, directors, and iconic moments shaped by crime, scandal, and eerie conspiracies. Episodes mix archival history with dramatic narration, plus spin-offs like wrap-party voicemail Q&As and Screening Room deep-dives on a selected film, encouraging weekend viewings and listener participation. Noteworthy is the dual-host dynamic—one narrator-led, one episodic editor—creating a cinematic soundscape that blends documentary rigor with entertainment-forward storytelling. Potential listeners will likely enjoy deep dives into celebrity-era lore, high-production audio, and a recurring structure that blends historical storytelling w... more

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4. Trashy Divorces
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