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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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R. Kelly openly groomed teenage victims while on trial for child pornography – a trial based on sex tapes that were once sold at Tower Records. He wrote a song designed to help Michael Jackson turn attention away from his own troubling allegations, a... more

The murder from Allman Brothers Band history that didn’t make it into our full episode, your take on the greatest southern bands, and more on this bonus episode of Disgraceland.

For more great stories from the intersection of true crime and music, ... more

When The Allman Brothers Band arrived on the scene in Macon, Georgia in 1969, they made an immediate impression. They rehearsed at full volume all day long, and spent their nights taking mushrooms together in a graveyard. To top it off, their band wa... more

Blondie got their start as part of New York’s fertile punk scene in the late ‘70s, a time of great musical innovation. Also a time of great fear. Violent crime had the five boroughs in a stranglehold. Muggers, rapists, thieves, criminal deviants of a... 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
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
Michael Veale
Musician, professor of music at Yale
Yale University
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
Benson Idoneje
Musician and manager of Fela Kuti.
Episode: Becoming Fela Kuti
Bolu Babalola
Nigerian writer and consulting producer.
Episode: Becoming Fela Kuti

Host

Jake Brennan
Host of Disgraceland

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18k ratings
  • Excellent podcast, on many levels, with original music and a great place for great stories

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BTownVikey💜🤘Spartaaan
    6 days ago
  • Ring any bells

    Do you remember hearing of a guy promoting a band that had the same name as a popular band but when fans came it was just him and his guitar and he wasn’t that good? I can’t seem to remember anything else but I believe it was in the uk? Possibly?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jfegan2525
    United States9 days ago
  • Decent content, cringey, forced delivery

    I was excited to listen to this bc it’s on Exactly Right, the same network as MFM. But I cannot handle the “cool guy” cringy delivery of the stories. I wanted to love it, I really did. It’s trying too hard.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    orange pants
    United States10 days ago
  • Great story telling

    This is a really great show for any music obsessive. Jake is a great storyteller and brings so much flair and panache to the proceedings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete Deebs
    United States21 days ago
  • Great music journalism and awesome storytelling and sound design.

    Listen now! You will be addicted I promise! Keep on rocking and keep the stories coming! Do recommend, will never stop listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam from TX
    United States23 days ago

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Fans praise the show's storytelling craft and immersive style.
Audiences often highlight guest stories and the host's passions as a draw.
Some listeners critique perceived sensationalism and long ad breaks.

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

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#21
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Apple Podcasts
#7
United States/Music
Spotify
#34
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Music
Spotify
#12
Australia/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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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. Joanne Magyelichs
2. Zeth Lundy
3. Lisa Lindsay
4. John Darten
5. Michael Veale
6. Brooke Slater
7. Lee Fields
8. Benson Idoneje

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