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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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10:56

Introducing "The Devil Within" from Wondery

Infamous America ·

2021/06/08

*WARNING: This episode contains a description of graphic violence* It’s a case that has haunted Jefferson Township, New Jersey, for more than 30 years. On a snowy January night, 14-year-old Tommy Sullivan did the unthinkable: he murdered his mother in cold blood, set fire to their house, and then took his own life. Out of the flames of this horrible tragedy, investigations revealed that Tommy was, himself, a part of a Satanic Cult, sparking a nationwide hysteria now known as the “Satanic Panic” This

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36:17

BENEDICT ARNOLD Ep. 2 | “The American Revolution”

Infamous America ·

2021/06/02

War between the American colonies and the British Empire erupts in Massachusetts. Benedict Arnold quickly joins the fight and sees intense action. He shows leadership qualities at Fort Ticonderoga and Quebec, and he performs heroically at Lake Champlain and Saratoga. He is injured in battle, but the deeper wounds come from the Continental Congress and the Continental Army. Cracks begin to form in his loyalty to the colonial cause. Thanks to our sponsor, Simplisafe. Get free security camera and a

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34:11

BENEDICT ARNOLD Ep. 1 | “Pride”

Infamous America ·

2021/05/26

Benedict Arnold is an energetic young man, but tragedy strikes his family at an early age. As a teenager, he feels the lure of military service during the French and Indian War. He becomes a prosperous merchant who dabbles in illegal smuggling as tension grows between the American colonies and the British Empire. After a series of taxes and the Boston Massacre, war looms on the horizon. Thanks to our sponsor, Simplisafe. Get free security camera and a 60-day risk free trial at

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8:39

Introducing "The Vaping Fix" from Wondery

Infamous America ·

2021/05/18

Two young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs set out to rid the world of smoking with an incredible new product. The device stands to disrupt the tobacco industry and make them rich, until it falls into the wrong hands and lives are ruined. From classrooms to hospitals, boardrooms to the Oval Office, what can be done to protect teenagers and is it too late? From Laura Beil, the reporter behind Dr Death and Bad Batch, comes The Vaping Fix, the inside story of the rise of Juul and the making of a

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34:54

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 6 | “The Informants”

Infamous America ·

2021/04/28

The mid 1980s begins the downfall of the first generation of drug lords. U.S. agencies and the Colombia government battle the Medellin Cartel. The federal task force uses well-placed informants to target Jon Robert and Mickey Munday. The DEA uses hitman Rivi Ayala to build a case against The Godmother, Griselda Blanco. And the Miami task force, CENTAC 26, uses an insider to bring down the Cocaine Cops. Join Black Barrel+ for bingeable seasons with no commercials :

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33:41

MIAMI DRUG WARS Ep. 5 | “Cocaine Cops”

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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”

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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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