Infamous
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.
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Latest episodes
Jun 5, 2025 • 44min
Inside The Diddy Trial
From Cassie to Kid Cudi, firebombs to designer scarves, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ ongoing court case has been filled with surreal and disturbing testimony. We talk to Complex reporter Shawn Setaro to find out what’s been going on in the courtroom at USA v. Sean Combs. What’s the most shocking thing his victims have alleged, and how has Diddy reacted? Follow Shawn Setaro on X at @SameOldShawn, and read his work at Complex.com
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Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe
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May 29, 2025 • 37min
The Ethics of Kid Rock
This week on Infamous, Vanessa dives into the wild and contradictory world of Kid Rock—once a chart-topping, genre-blending superstar, now a provocateur entangled in political stunts. She’s joined by writer David Peisner, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic Rolling Stone profile. Is Kid Rock a misunderstood rebel or just another troll in America's celebrity circus?
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May 22, 2025 • 33min
Why Do Influencers Want To Be Trad Wives?
Natalie explores the rise of the “trad wife”—a woman who embraces traditional gender roles and 1950s-style domesticity—with Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse. From curated homemaking to cultural nostalgia, we unpack what this retro revival says about gender, identity, and the digital age.
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May 15, 2025 • 40min
From Conned to Cupid I Part 3
Kami thought she could help fix what Josh broke. But as she leaned on faith and tried to guide him back to honesty, she began to realize this wasn’t just a crisis of ethics. It was something darker, something unraveling.
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May 15, 2025 • 28min
From Conned to Cupid I Part 2
As Kami finds meaning in faith and motherhood, Josh builds his charm offensive. He's winning friends and money, but for how long?
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May 14, 2025 • 37min
From Conned to Cupid I Part 1
From the outside, Kami Verne’s life seemed perfect: a happy marriage, beautiful children, and a life full of love. But behind closed doors, cracks were starting to form.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 34min
Encore: The Rise and Fall of Girls Gone Wild | Part 5
In this episode, the Girls Gone Wild empire begins to falter. To read more of Vanessa's writing on sex in college, read her book Blurred Lines: Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 31min
Encore: The Rise and Fall of Girls Gone Wild | Part 4
After months of hearing from Riley Perez, Joe Francis finally gets a tip from an unlikely source that could lead him to the perpetrator. But as the justice system starts to close in, Joe faces some legal troubles of his own.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 23min
Encore: The Rise and Fall of Girls Gone Wild | Part 3
Since his Girls Gone Wild franchise has taken off, Joe Francis has been swimming in cash and partying with the biggest celebs of the early aughts. But one night, Riley Perez breaks into Joe’s Bel-Air home, and uses some unconventional tactics.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 30min
Encore: The Rise and Fall of Girls Gone Wild | Part 2 I Scroll Back for Part 1
Joe Francis says his Girls Gone Wild videos are documentaries and therefore protected by the First Amendment. Panama City Beach Mayor Lee Sullivan says otherwise. A battle commences between two big personalities, and neither is backing down.
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