36 Best Scandal Podcasts

1. American Scandal

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we're left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America's d..more Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@airship.fm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 23.3KFacebook 165.7KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 197.6K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Slow Burn

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Slow Burn illuminates America's most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurking within the biggest stories of our time.Want more Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Slow Burn and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify...more Hosts Christina Cauterucci, Josh Levin
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
Email ****@slate.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Patton Oswalt, Christopher Wilson +19 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 28.8KFacebook 1.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 130.8K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. British Scandal

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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they're all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when all is said and done, did anything really change?   From the creators of Business Wars, Am..more Hosts Alice Levine, Matt Forde
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@wmeagency.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Paul Marshall, Sharon Arden
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 10.3KFacebook 165.7KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 197.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Campus Files

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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour.Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at ****@gmail.com‬.For additional stories on scandals that have rocked American institutions, check out seasons 1-3 of Gangste..more Hosts Margo Gray, Andrew Jenks
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@nygrays.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Holden Thorp
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.4KFacebook 707Twitter 2.3KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Bag Man

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Is it possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember? To have one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history play out before the country while nobody's paying attention? In her first original podcast, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow goes back 45 years to dig into a story that got overshadowed in its day. There's intrigue. Corruption. Envelopes of cash delivered to the White House. It's a story that's not well known, but it probably should be. Especially today. Bag Man...more Host Rachel Maddow
Producer/Network MSNBC
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 30.4KFacebook 4MTwitter 5.1M Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Infamous

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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...more Hosts Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, Natalie Robehmed
Producer/Network The Binge
Email ****@mac.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Shawn Setaro
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Whistleblower

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In 2007, NBA referee Tim Donaghy was arrested for betting on games he officiated. It was the biggest scandal in American sports history, but it quickly faded from the headlines. Why? Because everyone in this scandal has something to hide. This isn't a story about basketball - it's a story about money, and a conspiracy that spans far beyond one referee. Sports journalist Tim Livingston takes you inside his eight-year odyssey to find the truth at the heart of the scandal. This is Whistleblower.more Host Tim Livingston
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@tenderfoot.tv
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 625Twitter 697Instagram 2.9K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite

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From the award winning producers of Bloody Angola, and Unspeakable comes a new podcast that exposes the elite in politics, entertainment and finance with Exposed: The Scandalous Files of the Elite. Award winning host Jim Chapman breaks down each scandal in detail referring to actual court doucuments, witness accounts, and insider information that you won't find anywhere else. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support .more Host Jim Chapman
Producer/Network Envision Podcast Productions: Jim Chapman
Email ****@localleadersthepodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Billy Joel Tracy
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 644 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Broomgate: A Curling Scandal

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For years, players have been too afraid to talk about it. But now, the truth about a broom that almost destroyed curling is finally coming out.Over the course of six episodes, semi-professional curler and fully professional comedian John Cullen (Blocked Party) is exposing the unbelievable, never-before-told scandal that rocked the sport of curling. Yes, curling.more Hosts John Cullen, Robbie Doherty
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 539 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani

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They were a team. Shohei and Ippei. They called themselves brothers. One was a young superstar destined for the Hall of Fame. The other was the hero's valet his translator, fixer, assistant, protector, and confidant. As Shohei Ohtani's star rose to the heavens, Ippei Mizuhara kept him grounded. But in the spring of 2024, just weeks after celebrating Ohtani's new 10-year, $700-million contract, their friendship was over. Someone had betrayed their best friend. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, the real story behind the scandal that almost ruined it all.Episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays.more Email ****@disney.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 343 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The SCANDAL Mongers Podcast

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Every week Phil Craig and his guests reveal the world's BIGGEST scandals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer/Network The Scandal Mongers Podcast
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Steve Tibble, Stephen Moss +1 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 269 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Hollywood Crime Scene

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Desi Jedeikin and Rachel Fisher discuss true tales of crime and scandal involving celebrities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Desi Jedeikin, Rachel Fisher
Producer/Network Rachel Fisher and Desi Jedeikin
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. GunPlot

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Lies, spies, and betrayal led to the defining political scandal of modern Ireland, the Arms Crisis. What happened to the truth? Questions still remain... 'GunPlot' is a new 9 part podcast series - and TV documentary from RTÉ.more Producer/Network RTÉ
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 265Facebook 34.7KTwitter 17.5KInstagram 4.1K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. One Degree of Scandalous with Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin

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One Degree of Scandalous is the go-to destination for direct access to the most infamous True Crime and Pop Culture scandals. The unmatched chemistry of hosts Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin and their ability to book the most relevant and entertaining guests directly connected with the biggest scandals and crimes of all time is what makes One Degree of Scandalous one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the world. Tom is a 25-year broadcast veteran and creator of the show, and Kato is beloved and known worldwide for being thrust into a starring role in the O.J...more Hosts Tom Zenner, Kato Kaelin
Producer/Network Tom Zenner
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tom Lange, John Ramsey +2 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 150 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Busted Business Bureau

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A painstakingly researched comedy podcast about businesses' scams, scandals, and shenanigans. Written and hosted by Christian Borkey
Host Christian Borkey
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Adam Conover
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Art Bust

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Art Bust is an investigative podcast series where UK author and arts journalist, Ben Lewis, explores the murkier side of the art world, where scandals, cons, cultural looting, and big bucks reign.more Email ****@nbcuni.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 155 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Save Your Sorry

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Each week Jose and Katrina discuss a celebrity's rise to fame and their downfall. We give our opinions and discuss the scandals.
Hosts Katrina Richelle, Jose Angel
Producer/Network Jose Angel and Katrina Richelle
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 80 Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Scandalized

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In each episode of Scandalized, political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler unpack a political scandal from American history: the story, its scandalous details, the political meaning and motivations behind the act. What can political science teach us about what happened? How has the scandal and its aftermath changed American politics? And what on earth were these politicians thinking?Make a donation to support Scandalized today.more Producer/Network Boise State Public Radio
Email ****@boisestate.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Dr. Oz
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Rigged: The Massachusetts Drug Lab Scandal Podcast

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On September 28, 2012, Massachusetts state chemist Annie Dookhan was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice and falsification of academic records. Approximately four months later another chemist, Sonja Farak, was arrested for using the drugs she was supposed to be testing and the Massachusetts Drug Lab Scandal was born.Hosts Jamie Folk and Ilyas Rona will be exploring the William H Hinton, UMass Amherst and State Police crime labs associated with this scandal and speak with the lawyers whose clients rights were violated as a result of the fraud committed by the chemists in these l..more Hosts Jamie Folk, Ilyas Rona
Producer/Network Jamie Folk
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 171 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Scandal

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Scandal by Law&Crime dives into the most jaw-dropping scandals making headlines. From high-stakes criminal cases and explosive lawsuits to hidden motives and shocking accusations, join host Sierra Gillespie in uncovering the crime, deception, and controversy behind the stories everyone's talking about.more Email ****@lawnewz.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Pandora's Box: The Fall of L.A.'s Sheriff

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Pandora's Box: The Fall of L.A.'s Sheriff is a six-part podcast exploring the crisis that toppled one of the country's most prominent lawmen, Lee Baca. Rising from humble beginnings, he presented himself as a reformer when he took over the scandal-plagued agency in 1998. He vowed that he would be sheriff as long as he lived, and voters seemed to approve. But inside the massive jail system he ran, claims of inmate abuse kept surfacing...more Email ****@latimes.com
Recent Guest James Sexton
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Public Apology

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A podcast about scandals, allegedly. Milo Edwards, Sophie Garrad and Ed Campbell tackle scandals and media-circuses of every shape and size and try not to get sued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Fumbles and Frauds

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Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports.more Recent Guests Nancy Kerrigan, Tim Donaghy
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24. The White Saviors

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Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of 'celebrity ambassadors') are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims.From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was supposed to be doing g..more Producer/Network Canadaland Beyond
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Trapped: The IPP Prisoner Scandal

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Podcast series charting the #IPP prisoner scandal. Listen on #Acast #ApplePodcasts #Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Today there are nearly 3,000 people trapped in British prisons on the now abolished indeterminate IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) sentence, many for minor crimes like stealing a mobile phone. None of them know when they are getting out, or whether their IPP sentence could mean life in prison. To date, 87 IPP serving prisoners, with a lack of certainty and losing hope, have taken their own lives...more Producer/Network The Institute of Now
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 13Twitter 1KInstagram 462 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. When Humanitarians Kill

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When Humanitarians Kill is a podcast investigation into the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's criminal coverup of Australia's deadliest medical scandal HIV & HepC contaminated blood.  
Producer/Network Charles MacKenzie
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. As Long As It Isn't True: A Literary Scandals Podcast

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Truman Capote once wrote, 'I don't care what anybody says about me, as long as it isn't true.' But more times than not, it's the hidden truths that turn out to be the most interesting.As Long As It Isn't True is a literary podcast that delves into some of literature's biggest scandals and controversies, both those well known and those less remembered. Follow on Instagram @literaryscandals.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. How to Survive a Scandal

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Hosted by two sisters—one a lawyer, the other a PR strategist—this podcast unpacks the public scandals making headlines and the personal scandals that made them who they are.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Scandalous Games

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Scandalous Games is a video game history podcast that takes a closer look at video game related controversies. Every episode, historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story about a scandalous event from gaming's past to his friends who offer commentary on moral panics, ill-advised advertising campaigns, unusual figures, and any and all topics related to video game scandals and how they shaped the medium. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of every month! Check out more info, including show notes and sources, at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.more Host Kevin Impellizeri
Producer/Network Scandalous Games
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Canadian Scandal: True Crimes and Dirty Secrets From the Great White North

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**NEW EPISODES EVERY 2 WEEKS** Canada has a reputation for being peaceful, polite, and a little boring — the land of friendly neighbors, free health care, hockey obsessions, and people who say 'sorry' when you bump into them . Basically, the well-behaved upstairs neighbor to the U.S. But that clean-cut image is only part of the story. Beneath the snow and smiles, Canada has a darker side — one filled with scandals, crimes, corruption, cover-ups, and a long list of things the country has quietly tried to forget...more Email ****@walkernewmedia.com
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31. Hollyshook: A Celebrity Scandal Podcast

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A podcast dedicated to the scandalous celebrity stories that shocked the world and had us shook. A Buttered Pop podcast.
Hosts Ryan Alkire, Armin
Producer/Network Hollyshook: A Celebrity Scandal Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 200Facebook 137Twitter 1.3KInstagram 615 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

32. Unsavory

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Welcome to Unsavory, the podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss food-related scandals using an evidence-based lens. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Becca Harris & Sarah Muncaster
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 178 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. The Drama Club

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A podcast about scandals and gossip from the worlds of celebrities, sports, entertainment, and pop culture, from two homegirls that live for the drama.
Hosts Stephanie R., May
Producer/Network The Drama Club
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 111 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Scandal Sheets

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Scandal Sheets is coming back on November 1st! Scandal Sheets is the podcast that explores the infamous people and places of the past. In every episode, hosts Caroline and Adrienne discuss a historical scandal along with the people and places associated with it. Tune in for our themed 5 episode seasons starting November 1st!more Hosts Caroline Dover Wilson, Adrienne
Producer/Network Scandal Sheets
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. Beyond Reproach

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Beyond Reproach is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scandalousness in politics and government. Each episode, hosts Stephanie & Tux explore the sordid stories of America's past, all while drinking heavily, talking too much, and generally making fools of themselves. They hope that these stories entertain you, teach you a thing or two, and maybe even draw parallels between the mistakes of the past and the quagmire that is American politics today.more Hosts Stephanie Domingo, Tux Loerzel
Producer/Network Beyond Reproach
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 153Twitter 528 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Shocking! Lurid! Tawdry! A History of American Scandals

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We love dining out on bad behavior so much it's practically our national dish. But while some scandals stick, most front-page stories end up forgotten. Till now! Armed only with Google and their own indefatigable curiosity, co-hosts Kasey Howe and Mark Peikert scrabble through the graveyards of forgotten headlines to unearth the stories that once consumed the country. Join the fray as Shocking! Lurid! Tawdry! remembers what America forgot.Logo: Jessica Balaschak | Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Musicmore Producer/Network Kasey Howe & Mark Peikert
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact