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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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Latest Episodes

Adele’s love of Al Pacino led us into a Mafia/Music Murder Rabbit Hole. Help us climb out of it in this bonus episode. Plus your voicemails, texts, emails, comments, DMs—and as always, a whole lotta Rosie.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf... more

With the release of her smash sophomore album 21, Adele became one of the most beloved pop stars of the 21st century. Her songs were the most played at karaoke bars, weddings, and funerals – not to mention a criminal element in America which sought t... more

Married to R. Kelly at 15 years old and dead by the age of 22. Aaliyah was supposed to be as big as Beyonce, but drugs, corruption, and a fiery crash prevented that from happening.

To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at www.dis... more

How great was 1994 for music? The year Weezer’s “Blue Album” was released? Well, pretty tough to beat. This is a nostalgia episode so turn Beavis and Butt-Head off in the background, throw some Hot Pockets in the microwave, and put down your copy of ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Fela Ransom Kuti
Nigerian musician and political activist, known as the father of Afrobeat.
Episode: Becoming Fela Kuti
Sandra Isidor
Singer and composer, significant in Fela Kuti's life and music.
Episode: Becoming Fela Kuti

Host

Jake Brennan
Host and creator with the show; leads scripted, sound-designed storytelling about music history and crime.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 17.9k ratings
  • Ain’t what the world needs

    I don’t like this at all. Both tone & content of the show is sensationalist & shouty; the equivalent of an article by tabloid papers & the rhetoric of Trump et al.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Itwas4inthemorning
    Germany24 days ago
  • I love your content

    As a music dependent human being and true crime aficionada, this is the perfect mix. When you mix Debbie Harry with Ted Bundy and Phil Spector, It gets more interesting. Just as Sharon Tate with the 60’s free love mentality and Charles Manson. No matter how much our idols experimented with live and how dark it could get, your voice soothes the story and evens it with sweetness and a glass or bourbon🥃🍨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carispider
    United States25 days ago
  • Where’s Elvis?

    There’s great content on this podcast, but at this point it’s quite ironic that you love talking about the “dark”history of everyone from Diddy to the Temptations, but never Elvis. He’s right there. In the name and pic. 🤷🏽‍♀️ How odd.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OhHeyYaya!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best New Pod!

    Great story teller! I’m locked in with the first sentence. So happy to find you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buddy’s Momma in California
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jake Rocks!

    Disgraceland is one of my favorite shows, always comes through with new information and interesting facts that aren’t common knowledge! Jake tells each story with passion, and really helps the listener envision the lifestyle and experience of each band/artist/legend and does it with CLASS! Thanks for all you do to help us remember the stars from past and present☺️🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrbidGirly
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Many fans appreciate nuanced takes on music history and celebrity crimes, with high production value and engaging narration.
Listeners praise strong storytelling and in-depth research across episodes.
Some listeners critique the show for heavy ads and sensationalized moments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#16
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Music
Spotify
#32
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Music
Spotify
#11
Australia/Music

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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.
The Runaways: Exploited by the Music Industry, Escape, and Excellent Rock ‘N’ Roll
Q: Which female artists do you want to hear covered in the coming episodes of this podcast?
The listeners are invited to share their thoughts on female artists they wish to hear more about.
Bonus Episode: Grammy Snubs, Righting the NWA Wrong, Wild Award Show Buggery, and More
Q: Which female artist do you guys want to hear covered in Disgraceland?
Listeners expressed interest in episodes about influential female artists and bands like the Slits and Emmylou Harris.

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This show blends musical history with true-crime storytelling through fully scripted, high-production narratives. Episodes span biographical profiles of iconic artists, dramatic retellings of infamous crimes, and cultural investigations that examine fame, excess, and the darker side of the music world. Frequent strengths include cinematic narration, meticulous research, and a distinctive voice that weaves archival detail with atmosphere-rich sound design. Listeners often join for deep dives into legends and scandals alike, with a recurring focus on how fame and art intersect with danger, tragedy, and controversy. A notable edge is the blend of rigorous storytelling with entertainment-forward pacing, appealing to fans of both music history a... more

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Recent guests on DISGRACELAND include:

1. Joanne Magyelichs
2. Zeth Lundy
3. Michael Veale
4. Lisa Lindsay
5. John Darten
6. Brooke Slater
7. Lee Fields
8. Fela Ransom Kuti

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