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Celebrity Culture
Gwyneth Paltrow
Taylor Swift
Jeffrey Epstein
Ruby Franke
Lululemon
Campside Media
New York City
Child Abuse
Satanic Panic
Kylie Jenner
Jodi Hildebrandt
Hollywood
Kylie Cosmetics
Harvey Weinstein
Girls Gone Wild
Ghislaine Maxwell
Lindsay Lohan
Goop
Forbes

Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, and Natalie Robehmed as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they’ll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two ... more

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Who killed Tupac? Thirty years later, a jury finally has an answer. Journalist Jeff Weiss joins Vanessa and Natalie to revisit Tupac and Biggie’s deadly feud, the lingering questions around Diddy, and the man whose own words helped put him behind bar... more

For years, Meta has insisted that it’s up to parents to keep kids safe online. But after an $18 billion settlement over allegations that its platforms harm young people, is that argument finally falling apart? TIME correspondent Naomi Nix joins Vanes... more

Tyra Banks says Netflix manipulated her three-and-a-half-hour interview to make her look callous. Netflix’s response? Mostly: you of all people should know how editing works. Vanessa and Natalie unpack the legal battle and look back at Tyra’s very st... more

Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to the McStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seemingly vanished into... more

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Recent Guests

Naomi Nix
Senior technology correspondent at Time
Time
Episode: Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Facebook and Instagram Alive?
Lisa Miller
Correspondent at the New York Times; landed the first interview with Kristin Cabot
The New York Times
Episode: The Continuing Fallout of the Coldplay Kiss Cam
Brittany Spanos
Writer of BRIT POP Substack
BRIT POP / Substack
Episode: What Is There To Say About Ariana Grande?
Kwaneta Harris
Inmate in a Texas women's prison who is a central figure of the episode
Episode: What She Buried: Secrets, Lies, and Concrete
Lara Marie Schoenhals
New York Times bestselling writer and podcaster
Author and podcaster, Sex Unique Podcast
Episode: Paris Hilton’s Pre-Y2k Era: Part 2
Maia Szalavitz
Acclaimed reporter and New York Times bestselling author
Author of Help at Any Cost
Episode: Paris Hilton’s Troubled Teen School Shut Down by the State of Utah
Heidi Blake
Investigative reporter for The New Yorker, author of Andrew Tate's Empire of Abuse
The New Yorker
Episode: Manfluencer Andrew Tate And His Brother Arrested In Miami
Lane Brown
Feature writer for New York Magazine, author of The Feed is Fake
New York Magazine
Episode: Is Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Controversy and the Rest of the Internet Fake?
Tim Higgins
Business columnist for the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Are Elon and Katy Perry Really Going to Colonize Space?

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Where is Manhadden?

    I enjoy this podcast but really wish that you would pronounce t as t and not as d! It’s hard on my ears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elwalee
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vanessa is so frustrating

    I like this podcast although the quality does vary greatly from episode to episode, but generally I like the topics and find Natalie to be really thoughtful. Vanessa, however, is constantly tearing the women they profile down. She is the exact opposite of an objective, empathetic journalist. I find it really upsetting almost enough to make me stop listening but thankfully her guests/co-host tend to push back, which redeems it for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LZ1249
    Canadaa month ago
  • Too many ads

    Episodes constantly appear in my feed that are just trailers for the same Vogue or Oprah podcasts. It’s so annoying, I’m about to unfollow the show forever which sucks cause it’s a great podcast. STOP IT PLEASE!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    megeverywhere
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorites

    Love Vanessa and Natalie’s thoughtful reporting on the light and dark sides of pop culture. They are excellent interviewers and always have interesting guests. I look forward to new episodes every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    segolilygirl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Spamming my feed

    I really dislike when a podcast puts “you might also like XYZ show” in my feed with every episode release. I had to unfollow to stop the feed spam.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Marcel Du-champion
    United States2 months ago

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Goes deep on media narratives with solid reporting.
Insightful interviews that unpack power dynamics in scandals.
Mixed feedback on tone; many still value the investigative rigor.
Strong longform journalism with rigorous sourcing and context.
Some reviews call out inconsistencies; audience opinions vary on accuracy.

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#10
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#229
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#6
Canada/News/Entertainment News
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#15
United Kingdom/News/Entertainment News
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#166
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#213
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Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Facebook and Instagram Alive?
Q: What was significant about the settlement and its terms?
The settlement imposed multi-billion-dollar penalties and required safety changes, including tighter controls on teen exposure and new age-verification tools, but Meta did not admit fault and emphasized that the agreements set a framework for future improvements.
Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Facebook and Instagram Alive?
Q: What did Naomi uncover about internal Meta research and youth safety?
Naomi explained that Meta conducted extensive internal research on teen safety and body image issues linked to Instagram, including findings that teen girls were harmed by the platform, but the company moved to control how that research was used and disclosed.
Paris Hilton’s Troubled Teen School Shut Down by the State of Utah
Q: What's the historical connection between Sinanon and the troubled teen industry, and how did that shape later programs?
Sinanon pioneered coercive, humiliation-based treatment methods that were exported to wilderness and residential programs, influencing the belief that breaking individuals could somehow repair them, a mindset that persisted for many years before being challenged.
Paris Hilton’s Troubled Teen School Shut Down by the State of Utah
Q: Maia, what did you think when you first heard Paris Hilton speaking out about her experience?
I noted the extraordinary power of celebrity and money to shift attention to an issue that had persisted for decades, elevating it to a national level and accelerating reform conversations.
Manfluencer Andrew Tate And His Brother Arrested In Miami
Q: What did your reporting uncover about the recruitment and treatment of the women involved?
Survivors were recruited through a dating-app/ social-media 'lover boy' method, housed in a networked set of properties, and subjected to strict streaming quotas, financial control, and threats, with branding tactics that blurred lines between performance and exploitation.

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

- A rigorous, longform journalism podcast that investigates high-profile scandals, power dynamics, and cultural controversies through in-depth interviews with journalists, analysts, and insiders. Episodes frequently dissect public narratives around celebrity, business, and policy, offering nuanced perspectives on how media coverage and PR shape outcomes. Notable strengths include meticulous sourcing, careful reconstruction of events, and a willingness to challenge oversimplified stories, making it a likely pick for listeners who crave thorough context before forming opinions. A distinctive angle is the blend of investigative reporting with behind-the-scenes storytelling from seasoned reporters, which often reveals the mechanics of media inf... more

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2. Lisa Miller
3. Brittany Spanos
4. Kwaneta Harris
5. Lara Marie Schoenhals
6. Maia Szalavitz
7. Heidi Blake
8. Lane Brown

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