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Jane's Addiction
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DISGRACELAND is an award-winning music and true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Jerry Lee Lewis's 5th wife? Dead. Sid and Nancy? Both dead. Why? Because musicians are insane, and insane things happen to them.

Why did we lose Amy Winehouse at 27? Was Debbie Harry really abducted by Ted Bundy as she claims? Is Patti Smith not just the "Godmother of Pu... more

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Alice Cooper, As I Lay Dying, the death of Cronos from Venom, and the Halloween season and all the horror movies and dark soundtracks we’re listening to have us asking…is evil, real evil, in rock ‘n’ roll even a thing? Plus! A pretty awesome non-evil... more

Alice Cooper’s life was a nightmare—but it was all real. This is the story of addiction, illusion, and the ultimate act of survival.

Alice Cooper wasn’t just a shock-rock icon—he was Vincent Furnier, a man strangled by his own stagecraft, drowning ... more

In March 1996, promoter Michael Alig, the "King of the Club Kids," after appearing on TV’s Geraldo and on the cover of New York magazine, bashed his friend and DJ Angel Melendez in the head with a hammer. The body was then dismembered and stuffed int... more

For Tim Lambesis, life begins and ends with himself and his band, As I Lay Dying. We go into faith-based music and discuss the sentencing of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, closing a chapter on a 30 year book. And as always, your voicemails, texts, dms, and e... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Seth Lundy
Guest in the exclusive after party segment
Episode: Bonus: Real “Emo” Notes from the Punk Rock Museum, DIY Recording, and More Bobby Fuller
Dr. Zeth Lundy
Guest discussing Tupac conspiracy theories
University/academic affiliation mentioned in the episode
Episode: Bonus Episode: Tupac Shakur Case Closed?
Joanne Magyelichs
Former girlfriend of Ian Watkins who cooperated with authorities and supported evidence gathering
Individual, not affiliated with Lostprophets at the time of events
Episode: Ian Watkins from Lostprophets: A Nu Metal Monster in the So-Called “Monster Mansion”
Zeth Lundy
Co-host of Hollywoodland and media/film expert
Hollywoodland / iHeart / Exactly Right
Episode: Bonus Episode: A Big Announcement, The True Crime and Grime of the Chelsea Hotel, and More
Michael Veale
Musician, professor of music at Yale
Yale University
Episode: Enter the Shrine, from Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Lisa Lindsay
Professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill specializing in the history of West Africa
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: Enter the Shrine, from Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
John Darten
Pulitzer-winning journalist who wrote for The New York Times about Fela
The New York Times
Episode: Enter the Shrine, from Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Brooke Slater
True crime expert and host of Psychopedia
Psychopedia
Episode: Bonus Episode: Are Rockstars Part of the UFO Disclosure Theory? Plus Psychopedia’s Brooke Slater on Slayer and Ed Gein
Lee Fields
One of the favorite singers in soul music
Episode: Robert Johnson: Voodoo, Delta Blues, Cursing God, and a Crossroads

Host

Jake Brennan
Host of Disgraceland

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18.1k ratings
  • What has the potential to be an interesting and nuanced dig into the darker side of music history is ruined by schlock editorialising, rampant disinformation for the sake of shock value, and rank misogyny. The framing around Nancy Spungen is gross and exploitative. Bad storytelling, bad historical analysis, bad journalism.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    ShinraAlpha
    23 days ago
  • Simply Amazing

    Jake, you outdid yourself on the Quincy Jones episode. I think he was a genius. Just how he navigated his way through during such oppressive times. And his arrangements & music are undeniably stellar. I believe him. Thank you for this gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clara Holmes
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Great Listening!

    Listen closely, there're facts to be learned in each episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kc5uzd
    a month ago
  • 🤦

    Mare-inn city? Ma-Ren city. C’mon. MFM hails from 20 miles north of Marin City! Research.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    paVEme/nt
    United States2 months ago
  • Direct Line from Crazy to Entertaining!

    Love the end speech about rock and rollers as feral animals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBryanLove
    United States2 months ago

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#25
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#15
United States/Music
Spotify
#48
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#11
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Apple Podcasts
#66
United Kingdom/Music
Spotify
#19
Australia/Music

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Bonus: Tupac Murder Sentencing and Losing My Religion
Q: Why do people hate Courtney Love more than Sid Vicious?
A caller suggests that Sid Vicious was a fringe figure in his era, while people blamed Courtney Love after Kurt Cobain's death because his death left a void. Brennan agrees that Cobain's and Tupac Shakur's deaths are stories many people resist letting go.
Bonus: Tupac Murder Sentencing and Losing My Religion
Q: What song inspires you to confront or contemplate your faith?
A caller names “Doubting Thomas” by Nickel Creek, saying its lyrics reflect struggles with faith. Jake Brennan connects the caller's response to Martin Scorsese's view that faith should be contemplated and confronted.
Beastie Boys: How They Inspired A Crime Wave, Caused New Laws To Be Written, and Influenced Culture
Q: Which musician has had the most influence on you and why?
The host invites listeners to reflect on whose influence has shaped their own musical sensibilities and identity, emphasizing that influence can come from a wide range of artists and styles.
Bonus Episode: What Music Do Serial Killers and the Worst People In The World Listen to?
Q: Which artists have sacrificed their principles for art or money, and what does that say about celebrity culture?
The hosts discuss several cases where artists accepted large fees to perform for controversial regimes, debated the ethics, and noted some donated parts of their fees to charity while others did not, illustrating a spectrum of responses and the ongoing tension between art, money, and morality.
Jane’s Addiction (Pt. 2): Nothing’s Shocking, Not Dead Teenage Girls or Onstage Brawls
Q: Who is the most emblematic band of the 1990s in your opinion?
There are many great bands that define the era.

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

A highly theatrical, narrative-driven show that blends music history with true-crime storytelling. Episodes are fully scripted and sound-designed, presenting deep dives into artists, eras, and mythologies while blending archival detail with dramatic reenactment. The host's voice anchors a distinctive, pop-culture‑savvy lens, with occasional after-show chats that invite listener feedback. Notable is the emphasis on entertaining storytelling over traditional journalism, creating a cohesive universe for “Disgos” who crave immersive histories of rock, pop, and their darker side. The format—including weekly main episodes and lighter post-show chats—offers a reliable rhythm for fans of music lore and high-velocity storytelling, and the show's wil... more

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1. Dr. Seth Lundy
2. Dr. Zeth Lundy
3. Joanne Magyelichs
4. Zeth Lundy
5. Michael Veale
6. Lisa Lindsay
7. John Darten
8. Brooke Slater

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