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Infamous America

Black Barrel Media

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

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All Episodes

33:41

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 5 | “Cocaine Cops”

Infamous America ·

2021/04/21

While Jon Roberts and other prominent figures in the Miami cocaine business deal with the fallout from Griselda Blanco’s situation and government informants, a new group takes center stage in the drug wars: the Cocaine Cops. Young officers on the Miami police force give into the temptation of making fast money and they organize an escalating series of crimes until, in the summer of 1985, they go too far. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials :

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8:20

Introducing "In God We Lust" from Wondery

Infamous America ·

2021/04/20

A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia

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34:01

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 4 | “The Untouchables”

Infamous America ·

2021/04/14

The Cocaine Wars burn hot and fast in the early 1980s. Miami police detectives form a task force called CENTAC 26 to combat drug violence, but their effort is short lived. The U.S. government creates a larger task force to hunt the bigger players in the business. The federal task force makes two big arrests related to Jon Roberts’ operation, but Jon and Mickey Munday adapt and continue their smuggling business. And Griselda Blanco’s years of warfare, drug use, and paranoia take their toll. She makes

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34:33

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 3 | “The Two-Headed Beast”

Infamous America ·

2021/04/07

Griselda Blanco escalates her wars against her rival drug lords in Miami, primarily through the use of her top hitman, Rivi Ayala. Rivi helps carry out a daylight attack at Miami International Airport that brings more national attention to the growing drug problem in Miami. Meanwhile, Jon Roberts and Mickey Munday revolutionize the cocaine smuggling industry through audacious plans and new techniques. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials :

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5:48

Introducing "My Fugitive" from Pineapple Street Studios

Infamous America ·

2021/04/05

Nina Gilden Seavey was twelve on May 5, 1970, the day an Air Force building in St. Louis burned to the ground. Her dad represented a young man accused of the crime: Howard Mechanic. Facing serious federal time, Howard went on the run and became one of the longest-running fugitives in U.S. history. As an adult, Nina picked up the trail. What ever happened to Howard Mechanic?This eight-part series is the tangled story of her search for answers. Hundreds of Freedom of Information requests. Hundreds of

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34:32

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 2 | “Evil Is Stronger Than Good”

Infamous America ·

2021/03/31

Jon Roberts is born into the New York mafia. But when he runs afoul of the mob, he moves to Miami and transforms himself into a successful cocaine smuggler. Hotshot mechanic Mickey Munday becomes a key component of Jon’s operation. While they build their business, Griselda Blanco ushers in the Miami Drug Wars with brazen plans that earn national news headlines. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, please visit

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32:51

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 1 | “The Black Widow”

Infamous America ·

2021/03/24

Griselda Blanco grows up in painful and traumatic conditions on the streets of Medellin, Colombia. She becomes hardened and violent at a young age. Her second husband brings her into the cocaine business and they build a strong operation in New York City. But it’s dangerous to be the husband of Griselda Blanco. As she consolidates power, she sets her sights on a new city in which to build an empire: Miami. Thanks to our sponsor, Simplisafe. Get free security camera and a 60-day risk free trial at

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34:25

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 6 | “Trail’s End”

Infamous America ·

2021/02/24

The movements of the Barrow Gang become predictable as it evades law enforcement throughout the south. But Texas Ranger Frank Hamer has identified a pattern and he develops a plan to bring down the outlaws. He and his posse made a secret deal with an informant that leads to the bloody conclusion of the story of Bonnie and Clyde. Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray and Orianthi Panagaris. Lyrics by Brian Ray, adapted from “The End of the Line,” a poem by Bonnie Parker. Buy the

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32:50

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 5 | “The Easter Sunday Murders”

Infamous America ·

2021/02/17

After the Barrow Gang commits a series of robberies, the gang fractures and Bonnie and Clyde sense that their time is coming to an end. Then they commit their most brutal and notorious act of violence, and it escalates the speed of their downfall. They’ve become pop culture icons, but public opinion turns against them as their final confrontation with the law looms on the horizon. Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray and Orianthi Panagaris. Lyrics by Brian Ray, adapted from

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33:36

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 4 | “Eastham Prison Break”

Infamous America ·

2021/02/10

The gang experiences tragedy and triumph. Clyde loses his idol, but finally carries out his plan to strike Eastham Prison. In the wake of the attack, the Texas prison system enlists a legendary Texas Ranger to bring down Bonnie and Clyde. Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray and Orianthi Panagaris. Lyrics by Brian Ray, adapted from “The End of the Line,” a poem by Bonnie Parker. Buy the full song on iTunes. Artwork by Matt Loughrey of My Colorful Past: mycolorfulpast.com Join

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34:37

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 3 | “Suicide Sal”

Infamous America ·

2021/02/03

The wild ride of Bonnie and Clyde truly begins. The murder of a deputy in Oklahoma sends the gang on the run. Law enforcement agencies chase the gang through the Midwest. Bonnie suffers a serious injury, and after a series of shootouts, robberies, and deaths, the “Barrow Gang” earns national fame. Thanks to our sponsor, Simplisafe. Get free security camera and a 60-day risk free trial at SimpliSafe.com/infamous Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray and Orianthi Panagaris. Lyrics

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33:39

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 2 | “The Lake Dallas Gang”

Infamous America ·

2021/01/27

Clyde wants revenge on Eastham Prison after his release. He and Bonnie form a loose-knit gang to commit a string of robberies with the goal of conducting a raid on the prison farm. But after a robbery and a shootout with police, Bonnie lands in jail and matters go from bad to worse for Clyde and the rest of the gang. Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray and Orianthi Panagaris. Lyrics by Brian Ray, adapted from “The End of the Line,” a poem by Bonnie Parker. Buy the full song on

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35:56

BONNIE & CLYDE Ep. 1 | “The Fairytale”

Infamous America ·

2021/01/20

Bonnie and Clyde grow up in poor families during the bleak years of the Great Depression. Clyde begins a life of petty crime and Bonnie works a series of jobs while she dreams of stardom. They meet at a party and their lives change forever. But Clyde’s criminal past catches up with him and he lands in the worst prison in Texas. Thanks to our sponsor, Simplisafe. Get free security camera and a 60-day risk free trial at SimpliSafe.com/infamous Original song “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde” by Brian Ray

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35:51

BERMUDA TRIANGLE Ep. 4 | “The Truth”

Infamous America ·

2020/12/16

Mysteries are solved as researchers make discoveries on the bottom of the ocean. Scientists and educators dispel conspiracy theories with new information. But even as the Bermuda Triangle begins to sound less suspicious, unanswered questions remain. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com. Our social media pages are: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on

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33:09

BERMUDA TRIANGLE Ep. 3 | “Electronic Fog”

Infamous America ·

2020/12/09

In the 1960s, writers began to theorize about the causes of the disturbing stories related to the Bermuda Triangle. Pilots and passengers stepped forward to report bizarre experiences. As the number of reportedly strange occurrences grew, one writer in particular embraced a phenomenon known as “Electronic Fog.” Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com. Our social media pages are:

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36:22

BERMUDA TRIANGLE Ep. 2 | “The Disappearance of Flight...

Infamous America ·

2020/12/02

Five Navy Avenger airplanes vanished in the area of the Bermuda Triangle on December 5, 1945. The routine training flight began without problems but grew more alarming as time passed. Then it disappeared off radar and became the most enduring American mystery related to the Bermuda Triangle. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com. Our social media pages are: @blackbarrelmedia on

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33:29

BERMUDA TRIANGLE Ep. 1 | “Ghost Ships”

Infamous America ·

2020/11/25

Disappearing ships. Disappearing crew members. Disappearing passengers. The Bermuda Triangle has a long history of causing ships and people to vanish without a trace. Here are some of the most puzzling mysteries of the past 200 years. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com. Our social media pages are: @blackbarrelmedia on Facebook and Instagram, and @bbarrelmedia on Twitter. Learn more

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38:47

TEXAS CHAINSAW Ep. 4 | “Museum of the Morbid”

Infamous America ·

2020/11/11

The full scope and scale of the crimes of Ed Gein comes to light, and it shocks 1950s America. He becomes the inspiration for books and movies, including “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In Texas, Tobe Hooper and the producers become embroiled in a series of battles about their film, one of which involves the Mafia. The movie becomes an instant classic, but the unexpected success causes problems. The cast and crew struggle with the fallout and the legacy of the groundbreaking film. Join Black Barrel+

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33:22

TEXAS CHAINSAW Ep. 3 | “The Ghoul of Plainfield”

Infamous America ·

2020/11/04

After another woman goes missing in Plainfield, Wisconsin, the police make horrifying discoveries at the farm of Ed Gein. The scene is beyond their worst nightmares, and Ed’s crimes become national news. In Texas, Tobe Hooper films his movie during a brutally hot summer. It’s a trial by fire for the young, inexperienced cast and crew that sticks with them for the rest of their lives. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details,

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34:22

TEXAS CHAINSAW Ep. 2 | “Killing Time”

Infamous America ·

2020/10/28

After Ed Gein experiences personal tragedy, he becomes a true eccentric. His house fills with junk and squalor. He begins visiting cemeteries in the dark of night. He reads about grave robbing and murder, and then a woman goes missing in Plainfield. In Texas, Tobe Hooper raises the money to produce his film, finds his cast, and receives a brilliant piece of advice about a new title for the movie. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials : blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For

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