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Infamous America

Black Barrel Media
Willie Sutton
Zodiac Killer
California
Osage Murders
Patty Hearst
FBI
Bank Robbery
John Orr
Frank Lucas
Symbionese Liberation Army
Great Depression
John Dillinger
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Great Brinks Robbery
H.H. Holmes
Arson
Babyface Nelson
Boston
Bobby Greenlease
Harvey's Casino

Historical True Crime — assassins, gangsters, mobsters and lawmen; manhunts, scandals and unexplained phenomena. Stories of the wildest and darkest chapters of America's past.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes327Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

State police and city police SWAT teams enter Penitentiary New Mexico to retake the facility. The destruction is shocking. Multiple fires burn out of control, and everything is trashed. Then they start finding dead bodies. All experienced extreme tra... more

By the afternoon of Saturday, February 2, 1980, the worst of the carnage at Penitentiary New Mexico has ebbed. An unknown number of inmates are dead or wounded. Many more suffer drug overdoses. Prison officials organize a news conference for rioters,... more

WARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Rioters use three acetylene cutting torches to break into Cellblock 4, the unit which houses inmates who are considered snitches. A group of 10 to 20 of the most savage rioters systematical... more

Rioters capture four more guards at Penitentiary New Mexico. They light fires throughout the prison. They gorge themselves on prescription drugs from the Hospital Unit. And when the prisoners in the notorious Cellblock 3 are released, they unite with... more

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Chris Wimmer
Host of Infamous America

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Great information and great topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mtiselin
    21 days ago
  • Like a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon in Podcast form

    I spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week listening to a podcast while I hustle and hustle at work. More often than not it’s a case of “eh, this’ll do” A week ago I stumbled across the newest season of Infamous America, and haven’t listened to anything else since. Heck, it’s one of the only times I’ve paid to subscribe just to enjoy it that much more. Instead of dragging every season out to get as many episodes as possible they seem to always hit the perfect mark, never dragging it out, but never lea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayor Rob Ford
    United Statesa month ago
  • Black Barrel Media A+

    Outstanding podcasts. Enjoy both IA and LOTOW. High quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HS bball coach
    United States7 months ago
  • Great

    Been listening to podcasts for years and my first review. Extremely informative and interesting. No chitchat like other shows. Only thing I had to get use to was long pauses he makes. Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ppppppppppppppopttttt
    United States8 months ago
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    Fruits 🍎 a loser. Censors reviews that tell the truth. Not cause it’s inappropriate just cause someone got their feelings hurt.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Snatchy Lopez
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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A minority criticize pacing or insertion of ads, but overall positivity remains strong.
Episodes are described as highly engaging, informative, and well-produced.
Listeners consistently praise the host's storytelling and depth of research.

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Apple Podcasts
#61
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#77
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#153
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#99
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#145
France/History
Apple Podcasts
#73
New Zealand/History

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PATTY HEARST Ep. 6 | “The Truth of Patty Hearst”
Q: What was significant about the matching monkey necklaces found during the trial?
The prosecutors argued they indicated a bond between Patty Hearst and Willie Wolfe, suggesting her affection rather than fear.
PATTY HEARST Ep. 6 | “The Truth of Patty Hearst”
Q: Why did Patty Hearst say she participated in the bank robbery?
She explained that she felt she had no choice due to constant threats from Donald DeFries and Bill Harris.

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A historically grounded true-crime show that narrates infamous figures, gangsters, and lawmen through well-produced, evidence-informed storytelling. Episodes consistently center on origin stories, long-form investigations, and dramatic retellings of pivotal crimes, often weaving in social context from the era being explored. Noteworthy traits include meticulous research, cinematic narration, and serialized seasons that build suspense across multi-episode arcs. Listeners tend to value thoroughness, clear storytelling, and immersive historical detail, making it attractive to history buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and podcast fans who enjoy deep dives with a narrative flair.

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1. Legends of the Old West
2. The Wild West Extravaganza
3. American History Tellers
4. American Scandal
5. History Daily

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Infamous America launched 8 years ago and published 327 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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