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Harlem
Bumpy Johnson
Clarence Preacher Healy
Drug Trafficking
Los Angeles
Clarence Hegley
Crack Epidemic
Cocaine
New York City
Frank Lucas
Murder
Heroin
Dana-Mora Prison
Clarence Heatley
Freeway Ricky Ross
Compton
Oakland, California
Crack Cocaine
Nicky Barnes
The Mafia

Infamy is a scripted podcast chronicling the lives of the underworld's most infamous. Hosted, written, and produced by Brian "Boss" Valmond. Creator of the critically acclaimed "VALTOWN" brand (as seen in The New York Times). Executive Produced by Jonathan Mena (The Combat Jack Show and Tax Season). Sound Design by Kerwin “Traekay” Jean-Georges. Contact us: InfamyPod@gmail.com

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As a young boy, Felix Mitchell knew poverty wasn't his way to go. Wanting more for himself and at any cost, Felix placed himself in many dangerous situations to achieve wealth and stardom. His reign in Oakland's underworld created a legacy of young d... more

By the age of 24, Brian "Waterhead Bo" Bennett ran one of the largest cocaine operations in the United States. A fateful interaction with a member of the Cali Cartel, changed the course of history. Bo's reign as Los Angeles' premier cocaine wholesale... more

Largely recognized as one of the biggest drug traffickers in Los Angeles history, Jemeker Thompson's story is one for the books. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, she vowed to never live in poverty. True to that promise, Jemeker developed a re... more

Kenneth “OG Turtle” Johnson rose to prominence during the turbulent 1980s in Los Angeles. The charismatic leader with Southern roots, became a national sensation after becoming the focal point of a BBC documentary in the mid 80s. His reign as the lea... more

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Julio Savala
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Host

Brian Valmond
Host, narrator, and producer; leads Infamy with scripted storytelling and archival context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • Infamy

    Please make more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickgsip,
    United States4 months ago
  • Nice.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    10 months ago
  • GANSTA

    Red to Bring those Bronx Legends like Boy George Chickie Boo story.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joey149
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keep at it king

    After seeing ur post in twitter years ago , respect to you for continuing the journey ..I know nothing is overnight .. the urban griot

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    YoungGodly
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome

    Rachel just need to back down the background music a bit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Icleander
    Canadaa year ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into infamous figures and era-specific context.
The show is viewed as a top-tier true-crime listening experience with strong production quality.
Listeners praise the cinematic, theatrical sound design and storytelling.

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

A gripping scripted true-crime series that chronicles infamous figures from the U.S. underworld, blending archival context with dramatized reconstruction and first-person perspectives. Episodes trace rise-and-fall arcs across the 1970s–1990s, weaving in law enforcement, media narratives, and social context to illuminate how crime economies intersected with communities. Notable strengths include cinematic storytelling, high production values, and deep dives into lesser-known chapters of urban crime, making it compelling for listeners who enjoy historical crime narratives and character-driven biographies. The show often features a west-coast focus, with ambitious storytelling, strong narration, and a clear emphasis on the human costs behind i... more

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