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Wolverine Watchmen
Gretchen Whitmer
FBI
Domestic Terrorism
Michigan
Alkaline Diet
Ted Conrad
Gary Devore
Dan Chappell
Adam Fox
Cancer
Militia Groups
Family Dynamics
Covid-19
Conspiracy
CIA
The Thomas Crown Affair
Miracle Ranch
Hollywood
Ohio

We are living in a golden age of deception. It feels like everyone has an angle and that, everywhere you turn, someone’s trying to scam you. Chameleon is a new weekly show from veteran journalist Josh Dean (co-creator and host of The Clearing, Hooked, White Devil, and the original Chameleon season, Hollywood Con Queen) that takes you inside an incredible, stranger-than-fiction story about someone—... more

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Latest Episodes

A gifted, mysterious young man with a tragic past and talent for long-distance running is admitted to Princeton. He dazzles everyone from admissions officers to elite dinner clubs. But behind the alias “Alexi Santana” was James Hogue, a serial impost... more

In 2009, Vincent Richardson walked into a Chicago police station and reported for duty. No one noticed he wasn’t actually a cop. No one noticed he was 14 years old. This is the story of the teenager who fooled the system time after time. Was it a pra... more

He dated a Hollywood princess and claimed to be the Vatican’s man in America. But Raffaello Follieri wasn’t all he appeared to be. He convinced some of the world’s richest people to hand over millions — before it all came crashing down. How did a cha... more

Introducing Chameleon. A new weekly show about scammers, con artists, and imposters hosted by Josh Dean. Every week, a new twisty, jaw-dropping story about someone, somewhere, pretending to be something they are not. 

Chameleon is a production of Ca... more

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Recent Guests

Louisa Burdette
Director of a school library.
Episode: An Admission of Lies: The Man Who Fooled Princeton
Vincent Richardson
A young boy who impersonated a police officer
Episode: The Kid Who Couldn't Stop Playing Cop
Noah Hawley
Award-winning screenwriter, showrunner, and novelist, best known for his work on FX series including Fargo and Legion.
Episode: Introducing Origin Stories
Michael Meadows
Son of Karen Silkwood, investigating his mother's death
Episode: The Tapes, from Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
Dawn Kali
A follower of Dr. Young who felt a personal connection to him, she believed in his teachings as a method for healing after her cancer diagnosis.
Episode: Dr. Miracle I 1. The Alkaline Diet
Kim Tinkham
An entrepreneur who turned to Dr. Young's methods after being diagnosed with breast cancer, seeking control over her health.
Episode: Dr. Miracle I 1. The Alkaline Diet

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.5k ratings
  • Good listen

    I enjoyed the first episode. Interesting but not as deep as a lot of the murder podcast I listen to. So a nice change of pace

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amber_Maxwell
    United States8 days ago
  • Love the stories

    The stories are compelling, interesting but not to heavy. Enjoy the listen. Can’t wait for additional pod casts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quilter CrossStitcher
    United States9 days ago
  • Great!

    Love Chameleon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AK_Rags
    United States10 days ago
  • Was listening until…

    Can’t do the Audiochuck connection. Ashley Flowers is a plagiarizer and she and her buddy Brit laughed when retelling the story of Matthew Shepard. She doesn’t know how to properly source her research materials and unethically reports true crime stories for profit. Noooope. Poor Chuck deserves better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PodcastTruths
    United States11 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Excellent quick story form podcast where you can enjoy 1 half an hour at a time!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becauseway I look at you
    United States11 days ago

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Several reviews highlight the alarming impact of unscrupulous health practices illustrated in the episodes.
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Some feedback suggests that the host's delivery is divisive, with opinions about narration styles varying widely.
The podcast raises concerns about the moral implications of alternative healing practices, often invoking strong emotions among the audience.

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Spotify
#197
United States/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#70
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#117
United Kingdom/True Crime
Spotify
#198
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#210
Australia/True Crime

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Introducing Origin Stories
Q: How do you approach balancing the introduction of characters and exposition?
The introduction of characters needs to be meaningful visually, showing their relationships and backstories without overt exposition.
Introducing Origin Stories
Q: Did hybrids exist in the movies or is this your own creation?
Hybrids were an addition to the concept; the focus was on creating a world where technology and humanity intersect.
Introducing Origin Stories
Q: What was the prompt for that memo?
The prompt came from a discussion about whether it's possible to create an Alien show set on Earth, which led to pondering themes of technology and the human condition.
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed
Q: You and your dad were unusually close though, right?
Yes, Ashley was not only his only child but also a confidant, receiving more of the story than others.
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed
Q: Could you have ever imagined your dad was a criminal mastermind?
No, she never would have guessed that her father had so many secrets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chameleon

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

This series investigates the shocking realities behind a wellness center known as Miracle Ranch, which was directed by Dr. Robert O. Young. Positioned as a refuge for health seekers promising transformative results through an alkaline diet, this facility attracted a wealthy clientele. However, patient experiences reveal that rather than improving, many individuals left in worse health as Young's unproven methods took a toll on their physical well-being. Through interviews, legal documents, and insights from former patients and officials, the narrative unveils the disturbing truth about how deceptive health practices can exploit vulnerable individuals searching for hope and healing, making it a compelling listen for those interested in true ... more

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1. Louisa Burdette
2. Vincent Richardson
3. Noah Hawley
4. Michael Meadows
5. Dawn Kali
6. Kim Tinkham

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