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Chameleon

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We are living in a golden age of deception. It feels like everyone has an angle and that, everywhere you turn, someone’s trying to scam you. Chameleon is a new weekly show from veteran journalist Josh Dean (co-creator and host of The Clearing, Hooked, White Devil, and the original Chameleon season, Hollywood Con Queen) that takes you inside an incredible, stranger-than-fiction story about someone—or some people—pretending to be something they aren’t. Are you obsessed with cons, frauds, and

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4:29

Investigating the Satanic Panic on ‘Infamous’

Chameleon ·

2023/11/16

Listen to Infamous HERE. For Kelly Michaels, all of history is a Tolkien-like battle between a small number of heroes and villains. Most of us are just hobbits — the in-between folks, just trying to get by. Kelly, who’s getting by working at Wee Care Nursery School in Maplewood, New Jersey, considers herself an ordinary hobbit. That is, until she — like Frodo — gets swept up in a battle, as panic sweeps nation over a surge in Satanism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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7:34

The Mysterious Disappearance of Gary Devore

Chameleon ·

2023/11/06

When LA screenwriter Gary Devore mysteriously disappears in the summer of 1997, weird coincidences lead family and friends to believe he may have been a victim of foul play -- possibly because of his mysterious ties to the CIA. Gary was on the way home from finishing his latest script, which was allegedly going to be based in part on real events that occurred during the American invasion of Panama, and that script vanished along with him and his vehicle. In Season 5 of Witnessed: Fade to Black, host

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31:59

Gallery of Lies | 6. Changes

Chameleon ·

2023/10/10

As our story concludes, Helge is on the verge of closing one of the biggest deals of his life. If he succeeds, what does that mean for his remaining years and his legacy? What does his story say about the art world—and beyond? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the

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37:18

Gallery of Lies | 5. Illusions

Chameleon ·

2023/10/03

A documentary film on Helge has just been released. It should be a moment of triumph for him. An old enemy has other ideas. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your

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44:04

Gallery of Lies | 4. Borders

Chameleon ·

2023/09/26

Helge says he wants to be a different person in his post-prison life. And a new organization he’s launched suggests he may make good on that desire. Not everyone, however, trusts him. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or

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45:59

Gallery of Lies | 3. Trials

Chameleon ·

2023/09/19

Painting classes. Choir practice. Weekly chats with a wise priest. Dark thoughts. An up-close look at Helge’s life inside a German prison. And what will happen when he gets out. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit

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44:40

Gallery of Lies | 2. Collages

Chameleon ·

2023/09/12

Over four decades, Helge builds a brilliant career. Then he rips off the wrong guy. In mere seconds, everything is lost. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your

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46:01

Gallery of Lies | 1. Openings

Chameleon ·

2023/09/05

Traveling from a splashy Manhattan gallery opening to a remote Spanish island, we meet Helge Achenbach and trace his unlikely rise as an art world power player. But is he already spinning his story? And trying to control ours? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the

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2:46

Introducing Season Six of Chameleon: Gallery of Lies

Chameleon ·

2023/08/22

He partied with Andy Warhol. He helped Jeff Koons create a 43-foot-tall puppy made out of flowers. Commissioned a daring Keith Haring mural. He made millions, owned several homes, and dozens of vintage classic cars. And then he lost it all. Get ready to meet the most famous criminal you’ve never heard of. Subscribe now to unlock all shows on The Binge and you’ll be the first to access Chameleon: Gallery of Lies as soon as it drops on September 1st. A Campside Media & Sony Music

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6:42

The Dark Secrets of the "White Devil" - Witness Smoke...

Chameleon ·

2023/08/08

For almost two decades, DEA Special Agent Chad Scott ruled the streets just North of New Orleans. He controlled a network of snitches by convincing people he arrested to work for him as informants. Chad would stop at nothing to put drug dealers behind bars. His successes won awards at the DEA, but his willingness to bend the rules earned him a terrifying reputation on the streets. Some called him the Golden Boy. Others called him the White Devil. But when one of guys on Chad's team is caught dealing

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49:16

Dr. Dante | 8. The Comeback Show

Chameleon ·

2023/02/20

When Dr Dante ghosts on his own comeback show, Bradley is forced to chase him down. Just when it seems like the show won’t go on, Bradley convinces Dante to step on stage one final time. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from

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37:04

Dr. Dante | 7. The Documentary

Chameleon ·

2023/02/13

Now in his 70s, Dr Dante walks out of prison (again) determined to solidify his legacy. He attracts the attention of Bradley, a documentary filmmaker keen to capture his final act. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from

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42:35

Dr. Dante | 6. The Troubleshooter

Chameleon ·

2023/02/06

When a local TV news investigative team gets a tip about a fake university, they set out on what becomes a multi-year pursuit to find the man behind one of the largest degree mills in history. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts

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39:38

Dr. Dante | 5. The University

Chameleon ·

2023/01/30

After a close call with the Federal Trade Commission, Dante is forced to abandon permanent makeup and come up with his most lucrative scheme yet: He starts a university. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe' at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from SonyMusic

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45:19

Dr. Dante | 4. Permanent Makeup

Chameleon ·

2023/01/23

With zero training, Dr Dante and Bobby become unlikely pioneers of the beauty industry, teaching salon owners the art of permanent makeup. What could go wrong? Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Dr. Dante, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon: Dr. Dante page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from SonyMusic Entertainment

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48:46

Dr. Dante | 3. The Church of Dante

Chameleon ·

2023/01/16

After serving a short prison sentence, Dr. Dante returns to the hypnotism scene at a surprising venue: a family theme park. With the help of a young protege, his godson Bobby Gold, he plans his first large-scale con. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment

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40:05

Dr. Dante | 2. The Rival

Chameleon ·

2023/01/09

When a sudden tragedy brings Dr. Dante to San Diego to care for a loved one, he’s forced to reconnect with an old foe. Their rivalry ends in attempted murder. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from

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49:19

Dr. Dante | 1. The Hypnotist

Chameleon ·

2023/01/09

When a mysterious man approaches one of the most famous actresses in the world and asks her to dance, she falls for him almost immediately. He’s a stage hypnotist, he tells her. But after they tie the knot, she learns that his illustrious career on the stage pales in comparison to his other career: con man. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Chameleon, ad-free right now. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access

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4:46

Introducing Season Five of Chameleon: Dr. Dante

Chameleon ·

2022/12/15

Dr. Ronald Dante is a talented hypnotist (and not an actual doctor) whose mind-bending schemes span decades. Dante worked the smoke-filled nightclubs of 1960s Hollywood and rode the self-help craze of the 1980s and 90s, hypnotizing women out of their fortunes, taking out hits on his rivals and opening up one of the biggest fake universities in history. Host Sam Mullins tracks Dante through yacht clubs, prison cells, trailer parks and theme parks to uncover the unbelievable true story of the

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39:33

Scam Likely | 8. Hunt the Masterminds

Chameleon ·

2022/09/12

Host Yudhijit and producer Johnny travel to Ahmedabad, India to find the fugitives who got away and finally unearth the whole truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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