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Gretchen Whitmer
FBI
Alkaline Diet
Wolverine Watchmen
Social Media
Michigan
Domestic Terrorism
Amina Arraf
Tom Mcmaster
Fraud
Miracle Ranch
Colton Harris-Moore
Cancer
Vincent Richardson
Arab Spring
Campside Media
True Crime
Law Enforcement
Robert Young
LGBT Rights

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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A swashbuckling South African expat, Benjamin Mauerberger, rose up as a boiler-room stock hustler in Southeast Asia, then reappeared years later with a diplomatic passport and extraordinary wealth. When reporters start pulling at threads, they uncove... more

Join your Chameleon host Josh Dean and his partner in (dumb) crime, comedian Rory Scovel, as they dive into the incredible story of a shady Swami who scammed Newark, New Jersey into adopting the Hindu city of Kailasa as a “sister city.” The problem: ... more

Fyre Festival was sold as the most exclusive party on earth — a luxury music festival in the Bahamas for influencers, celebrities, and the ultra-wealthy. It became one of the most shared disasters of the social-media era, but by the time the truth ha... more

The story of a mild-mannered guy who charmed his way into the lives—and bank accounts—of women on two continents by posing as a wealthy heir with big crypto dreams. But Ken’s real talent isn’t getting your money — it’s disappearing before anyone can ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Wright
Investigative journalist; co-founder of Project Brazen
Project Brazen
Episode: Laundry Man: The Wild Ride of the Pig Butcher's Banker
Alyssa Roenig
Investigator journalist; covered Milan Cortina Olympics for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Whiteout: The Olympic Snowboarder Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin
Tisha Thompson
Investigative reporter for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Whiteout: The Olympic Snowboarder Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin
Steve Woodman
Journalist and security analyst; expert on cartels
Independent expert
Episode: Whiteout: The Olympic Snowboarder Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin
Andrew Clark
Wedding's longtime associate allegedly involved in murders
Unknown/Criminal network
Episode: Whiteout: The Olympic Snowboarder Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin
Miles Cain
Co-director of The Voyeurs Motel documentary
Miles Cain & Josh Corey – documentary team
Episode: The Journalist And The Voyeur: It’s Not So Easy When You’re The One Being Watched
Josh Corey
Co-director of The Voyeurs Motel documentary
Miles Cain & Josh Corey – documentary team
Episode: The Journalist And The Voyeur: It’s Not So Easy When You’re The One Being Watched
Vanessa Grigoriadis
Journalist and podcast host featured in the episode
Vanity Fair
Episode: A Master's Puppet: Jeffrey Epstein's Money Man
Gary Weiss
New York-based journalist who wrote Retail Gangster, the Insane Real Life Story of Crazy Eddie
Author/Journalist
Episode: The Real Eddie: His Scamming Is Insaaaaane!

Hosts

Josh Dean
Journalist and podcast host with a track record in investigative storytelling and true crime.
Vanessa Grigoriadis
Journalist and podcast host with extensive investigative reporting background.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 12.7k ratings
  • Personal favorite

    Every aspect is excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D-B-007
    United States21 days ago
  • Excellent coverage

    Josh gives us a wide variety of true criminal cases backed by sound research. I look forward to the next episode always!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ursula.s
    United States22 days ago
  • Thorough reporting

    Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birgittenyc
    United States23 days ago
  • The podcast is very interesting and well done. Unfortunately, one of the narrators has this condition (I think it’s called “vocal fry”) that makes her voice quite unpleasant to hear, I wish she could find a solution to her problem

    Podchaser
    Andrea
    23 days ago
  • High quality production and story telling

    Looking forward to more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Fangirl
    Canadaa month ago

Listeners Say

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Fans value the show's ability to translate complex fraud schemes into compelling narratives.
Audiences appreciate diverse, high-quality guests and the host's balanced storytelling style.
Listeners praise the rigorous, well-researched reporting and engaging narration.
Some listeners note occasional heaviness of topics but stay engaged due to strong production and storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#65
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#51
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#127
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#207
Germany/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#48
Singapore/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Memoir Mystery: The Blockbuster True Story That Maybe Wasn't True At All
Q: How do you respond to criticism about the integrity of memoirs?
There is a delicate balance between artistic license and factual truth.
Memoir Mystery: The Blockbuster True Story That Maybe Wasn't True At All
Q: What do you think about Rainer Wynn's method of storytelling?
Emotionally compelling despite potential inaccuracies.
The Barefoot Bandit: Catch Him If You Can
Q: Why do you think you should do motivational speaking?
He believes that he has a lot of relevant experiences to share that others can learn from.
The Barefoot Bandit: Catch Him If You Can
Q: What did you honestly have to offer beyond the wild stories of your crimes?
Colton Harris-Moore answered that he thinks he has exceptional abilities for planning and executing high-stakes objectives, which people can relate to.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chameleon

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

This show centers on true-crime investigations into deception, scams, and impostors, exploring how con artists manipulate trust across borders, industries, and digital worlds. Episodes frequently dissect sophisticated fraud schemes, courtroom reveals, and ethical quandaries in journalism, often through first-person accounts, archival reporting, and live-crime storytelling. A standout trait is the documentary-style narrative that blends meticulous research with intimate perspectives—from investigators and victims to experts—delivering a cinematic, evidence-driven chronicle of manipulation and accountability. The format tends to weave cross‑industry cases (fraud, romance scams, online grooming, mass torts, corporate deception) into cohesive, ... more

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1. Tom Wright
2. Alyssa Roenig
3. Tisha Thompson
4. Steve Woodman
5. Andrew Clark
6. Miles Cain
7. Josh Corey
8. Vanessa Grigoriadis

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