Chameleon
Audiochuck | Campside MediaWe 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Frank Abagnale Jr. became America's most famous con artist. He said he stole millions of dollars, posed as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, before working for the FBI. His story became a bestselling book, a Hollywood blockbuster and a Broadway musical... more
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The stories are Interesting. On my ‘Play next’ list. It’s a good choice for many reasons. I’m not AI. I’m truthful. It’s good.
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I looove this show. The show is amazing. I hate the ads by United Health Care though. They are the worst of the worst and every time you play that sickening ad where they say they care about people it makes me want to turn your show off. I leave this review so you know that ad is ruining this show. It doesn’t fit. Surely you can get better more ethical advertisers. Please don’t support such a corporation. They don’t care about people they only care about money. Your show cares about people a... more
Apple Podcasts2JenJen StarWalkerUnited States22 days ago - Excellent
Great storytelling
Apple Podcasts5JeffwinsteadUnited States22 days ago - A Must Listen
Engaging, thoughtful and well constructed. I look forward to these!
Apple Podcasts5JenT.United States22 days ago - 4 Toes Rig
Thank you for show i love you show
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Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  France/True Crime |
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What is Chameleon about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly true-crime and documentary series that uncovers elaborate cons, scams, and impostor stories from across different industries. Each season weaves investigative journalism with survivor and eyewitness perspectives to reveal how deception works at scale—from cult leadership and money laundering to identity fraud and high-profile frauds in sports, media, and politics. Episodes are meticulously researched, often feature first-person accounts from victims and investigators, and combine archival audio with on-the-ground reporting. A standout quality is the show's knack for turning complex schemes into compelling, character-driven narratives that emphasize human impact and accountability. The show frequently explores how communities, insti... more
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1. The Binge Cases: What She Buried
2. Scamfluencers
3. The Binge Crimes: What Happened to the Harrisons?
4. Betrayal Weekly
5. Park Predators
How many episodes of Chameleon are there?
Chameleon launched 6 years ago and published 91 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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Recent guests on Chameleon include:
1. Andi Schmied
2. Arthur Rapkin
3. Javier Leiva
4. Max Marshall
5. Randy Waldron Jr.
6. Brad Rosenberg
7. Sarah Herbert
8. Meg Jkwe
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