Infamous

Today on Infamous, we cover the Alec Baldwin movie Rust, and Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna, a Hulu documentary that dives into the fatal on-set tragedy that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and left Hollywood reeling. We talk to Rachel Mason, the director, about her personal experience with Halyna, and the sensitive film she made about it. Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred...

Anna Wintour stepped down as editor-in-chief of Vogue last week, so we’re rerunning this great episode. Whether it’s being eroded by fast fashion, climate change, or TikTok microtrends, the empire Wintour has long presided over is in flux. But where will Anna—and fashion—go next? We talk to veteran fashion journalist and Wintour biographer Amy Odell about Anna’s finsta, the time she was considered...

A federal jury has reached its verdict in the high-profile case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Vanessa breaks down what it means with music journalist David Peisner, exploring why, unlike Hollywood, the music world has yet to confront its own culture of abuse. Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe To connect with Infamous'...

What if your favorite summery wine had a dark past? This week, Vanessa sits down with journalist Chris Walker to talk about Blood Vines, the twisty true crime podcast he made with Scott Carney. It’s a story of wine fraud, federal agents, and a murder that rocked California’s vineyards. Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natr...

These days Mark Zuckerberg is looking… a little different. Vanessa and Natalie dig into the evolution of one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in tech with New York Times reporter Cecilia Kang, co-author of An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination. From hoodies to hydrofoils, they explore how Zuckerberg’s shifting image reflects deeper changes inside Facebook and Meta—and wh...

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 h...

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? Click ‘Subscrib...

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. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get...

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. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony...

As Kami finds meaning in faith and motherhood, Josh builds his charm offensive. He's winning friends and money, but for how long? Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

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.  Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Lear...

This week, we’re sharing an episode from The Gratitudeology Podcast with Jamie Hess—the powerful story of Jessie Buttafuoco. Jamie Hess, a wonderful interviewer, listens as Jessie’s life turned into a media circus when her father’s mistress attempted to murder her mother. Years later, she is finally ready to tell her own story. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcas...

Who created bitcoin? No one knows for sure. Journalist Ben Wallace joins Vanessa to discuss The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto, his deep dive into the search for bitcoin’s elusive founder. From conspiracy theories and mistaken identities to lost fortunes and billion-dollar mysteries, we break down the wild world of meme coins, crypto scams, and the gambling culture of the internet. Click ‘Subscribe’ at t...

In this episode, Amanda Chicago Lewis discusses her investigative reporting career, including her work uncovering the theft of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape, which later became the basis for a Hulu series. She emphasizes how the public's portrayal of Pamela Anderson as a "villain" for the tape was incorrect. The discussion with Vanessa also touches on the broader impact of celebrity sex...

Lululemon is more than just leggings—it’s an ethos. In the final episode of Murder at Lululemon, Vanessa and Natalie examine the company’s goal-setting philosophy, and its ties to a seminar training company. Former employees share their experiences working inside Lululemon’s high-performance environment, revealing a world where retail meets personal transformation. (Lululemon did not respond to a...

The police have a suspect. But now, they need a confession. In this episode, Vanessa and Natalie take you inside a tense police interrogation—where detectives push, and Brittany pushes back. Meanwhile, prosecutors start digging into her past, uncovering a troubling pattern of deception. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access...

With media pressure mounting, detectives in Bethesda, Maryland, race to find the men responsible for the attack inside Lululemon. But as they chase down surveillance footage, sift through evidence, and follow tips, an unsettling pattern starts to emerge—one that doesn’t quite fit the story they’ve been told. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBi...

Lululemon built its brand on goal-setting, positivity, and high-performance culture. But in 2011, inside a store in Bethesda, Maryland, those neatly folded leggings became the backdrop for something far darker—a brutal, high-profile murder. In the first episode of this four-part series, Vanessa and Natalie take you inside the crime scene and share audio from police files. To learn more about the c...

What explains the darkest corners of human behavior? In this episode, Vanessa and Natalie talk with psychologist Dr. Kate Balestrieri about the “dark triad”—psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism—and how these traits shape some of the infamous figures we’ve covered, from convicted cult leaders to alleged abusers. They explore the psychology behind these personalities, why they captivate us,...

In the summer of 2024, It Ends with Us hit theaters, but the film's promotional campaign was a mess. Blake Lively faced backlash for seeming out of touch, while her co-star Justin Baldoni took a more serious approach, highlighting the film’s focus on domestic violence. Months later, Lively filed a lawsuit, claiming she was deeply misrepresented. So, what really happened behind the scenes? Click ‘S...

This week on Infamous, we dive into the dark side of Abercrombie & Fitch. Once the ultimate symbol of early-aughts cool, the brand is now mired in shocking allegations against former CEO Mike Jeffries. Natalie sits down with White Hot filmmaker Alison Klayman and producer Colin Jones to unpack the rise and fall of Abercrombie, the culture it embodied, and the disturbing claims of exploitation that...

Are the Menendez brothers guilty of cold-blooded murder, or were they victims pushed to a breaking point? In this episode, attorney and newsman Jesse Weber dives into the shocking 1989 case with Lily and Vanessa, exploring the evidence, trial, and emotional testimonies that gripped the nation. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get...

This week, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey so far. Natalie and Vanessa talk about why they wanted to make this podcast, their favorite episodes including the first one (Girls Gone Wild), all the way through the fall of Ruby Franke.  Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. F...

In this episode, Natalie and Vanessa sit down with Jazmine Hughes, celebrated writer and cultural commentator, to dive into her deep admiration for R&B legend Usher, plus the questions around his relationship with Diddy. From "Yeah!" to Confessions and beyond, Jazmine unpacks Usher's enduring impact on music, pop culture, and Diddy's current legal troubles. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infa...

Vanessa Grigoriadis and Natalie Robehmed discuss their experiences interviewing Kim Kardashian and tackle the big questions: Why were PETA activists at Kim’s book signing? What was Kanye’s role in her Forbes cover photo outfit? And how has this media-savvy family managed to keep us all under their spell for so long? Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit ...