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About this Podcast:

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 decades, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to shine an unflattering light on the world’s most powerful people. A Campside Media & Sony Podcast Production. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. To connect with Infamous's creative team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at Campsidemedia.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visitmegaphone.fm/adchoices

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36%

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Selective

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Questions about Infamous

What is Infamous about?

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.

What has Infamous covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Instagram Feud That Ended in a 40-Year Punishment" (29 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Elizabeth Holmes: Is She Conning Nathan Fielder, or Is He Conning Her?" (22 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "Introducing: Fair Game by Vanity Fair" (10 October 2026, 45 minutes).

How often does Infamous publish?

Infamous publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 180 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Infamous?

Booking probability for Infamous is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Infamous requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Infamous's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Infamous?

The strongest fits for Infamous are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Infamous has a news audience.

About the host

Infamous is a news podcast with 180 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #214

    The Instagram Feud That Ended in a 40-Year Punishment

    Oct 29, 202642 minS1

    Emily Gellis went after diet guru Tanya Zuckerbrot on Instagram. Now she’s paying for it—literally, for the next 40 years. Vanessa and Natalie ask influencer and commentator Meredith Lynch from the podcast The Moment...

  • Episode #213

    Elizabeth Holmes: Is She Conning Nathan Fielder, or Is He Conning Her?

    Oct 22, 202659 minS1

    Did Nathan Fielder expose Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes—or exploit her? Vanessa and Natalie disagree about his new documentary, You Can See Everything, which follows the blood-testing startup founder before she starts an...

  • Infamous

    Introducing: Fair Game by Vanity Fair

    Oct 10, 202645 min

    Before Colman Domingo became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, he played a salamander on stilts in a political children’s circus. On the first episode of Fair Game, Vanity Fair’s new interview series, Mark...

  • Episode #211

    Let’s Talk About Tom Cruise and Scientology

    Oct 8, 202644 minS1

    This week on Infamous, Vanessa and Natalie look at Cruise’s rise within Scientology and what the church has allegedly meant for his career and personal life. Our guest is Julian Walker, the co-host of Conspirituality...

  • Episode #210

    We Have a Tupac Murder Verdict, But Did Diddy Order It?

    Sep 17, 202634 minS1

    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...

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  • Episode #209

    Are Facebook and Instagram Going to Survive?

    Sep 10, 202628 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #208

    Tyra Banks’ Defamation Suit Against Netflix: Who Will Win?

    Sep 3, 202641 minS1

    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...

  • Infamous

    What Happened to the McStays? From 20/20

    Aug 31, 202626 min

    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...

  • Episode #207

    The Continuing Fallout of the Coldplay Kiss Cam

    Aug 20, 202643 minS1

    We all saw the Coldplay kiss cam. But what happened to Kristin Cabot after the internet moved on? And why haven't there been big viral moments like this in 2026? New York Times correspondent Lisa Miller joins Vanessa...

  • Episode #206

    What Is There To Say About Ariana Grande?

    Aug 13, 202643 minS1

    With guest Brittany Spanos, writer of the wonderful BRIT POP Substack, we discuss how Ariana Grande’s rise from Nickelodeon star to one of the biggest stars in the world has been packed with ambition, reinvention, and...

  • Infamous

    What She Buried: Secrets, Lies, and Concrete

    Aug 10, 20268 min

    A man goes missing. Fifteen months later, his family finds a fresh concrete slab poured in his backyard. What's buried underneath changes everything. Five years ago, journalist Justine van der Leun started sending...

  • Infamous

    Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione, from ABC Audio

    Aug 10, 202640 min

    Today, we’re sharing a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20. It’s called “Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione.” In this five-part series, ABC News Legal Analyst Brian Buckmire will explore the forthcoming...

  • Episode #205

    Paris Hilton’s Pre-Y2k Era: Part 2

    Aug 6, 202637 minS1

    Vanessa and Natalie talk to Lara Marie Schoenhals of Sexy Unique Podcast about her own experience at The Cascade School—as well as Paris’s. They also discuss how incredible it is that Paris had endured several troubled...

  • Episode #204

    Paris Hilton’s Troubled Teen School Shut Down by the State of Utah

    Jul 30, 202635 minS1

    When Paris Hilton publicly revealed the abuse she says she endured at Provo Canyon School, it ignited a movement—and now, that school is closed. Journalist Maia Szalavitz joins Vanessa and Natalie to talk about how she...

  • Episode #203

    Andrew Tate And His Brother Arrested In Miami

    Jul 23, 202638 minS1

    Andrew Tate built an online empire by selling young men a fantasy of wealth, dominance, and absolute power over women. But behind the cartoonish “pimp” persona, prosecutors allege something way darker: a sprawling human...

  • Episode #202

    Is Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Controversy and the Rest of the Internet Fake?

    Jul 16, 202634 minS1

    When Sydney Sweeney’s “great jeans” ad ignited accusations of coded messaging, was it a genuine cultural firestorm—or the predictable outcome of an algorithm that rewards outrage above all else? Lane Brown from New York...

  • Episode #201

    Why Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Kids Dropping “Pitt” from Their Names?

    Jul 9, 202628 minS1

    The Brangelina divorce has lasted far longer than the marriage itself. Nearly a decade after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, the former couple is still locked in a bitter fight over custody, money, and...

  • Episode #200

    Update: Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce This Weekend

    Jun 25, 202626 minS1

    On the grand occasion of Taylor and Travis’s nuptials, we revisit our episode about the rise and rise of Taylor Swift. We ran this originally as a multipart series, and if you’d like to hear the whole thing, click for...

  • Episode #199

    Is the Space Race For Real?

    Jun 18, 202638 minS1

    The new space race isn't between nations but rather between billionaires. With our guest Tim Higgins of the Wall Street Journal, we unpack how Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk turned a decades-old dream of private spaceflight...

  • Episode #198

    Is Oprah’s Book Club Pick Really a True Story?

    Jun 11, 202640 minS1

    Amy Griffin's bestselling memoir The Tell was celebrated by Oprah and Reese Witherspoon as a powerful story of recovered memories, trauma, and healing, until a lawsuit was filed more recently. In this episode, we...

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