Reality TV is dismissed as guilty pleasure, low brow... even trash. But whether you want to admit it or not, you probably have heard of Snooki, Lisa Vanderpump or Kim Kardashian. Over the past 30 years, reality TV has become a place to see the social and political moment play out in real time -- from racial tensions on The Real World New York to gender dynam ... Show More
Aug 2023
The Dark Secrets of the "White Devil" - Witness Smoke Screen: Betrayal on the Bayou
Betrayal on the Bayou is a podcast about a former DEA agent Chad Scott, who for almost two decades, stopped at nothing to put drug dealers behind bars. He controlled a web of snitches and played people like pawns. His successes earned him awards from his superiors, but his willin ... Show More
6m 38s
Jul 2023
Unmasking the Spectacle: Draptomaniax Reveals Untold Stories of Black History
From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a ... Show More
2m 45s
Jan 2024
Mean Girls: The Real Regina George Speaks For the First Time
You probably know Tina Fey’s iconic camp masterpiece, Mean Girls—but do you know the real-life story behind the screenplay? In this episode, Vanessa and Natalie talk to Zoe Nightingale, the original Regina George, about high school. They also talk to Zoe’s sister, Rosalind Wisema ... Show More
44m 12s
Apr 2024
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV | So Yesterday
As the moment of the boy bands and the pop girlies winds down, MTV gets new life by making celebrities into reality stars, and cranking out daily dating shows. But as the ratings soar, a revolution is brewing, and it's about to steal MTV's thunder. To learn more about listener da ... Show More
36m 47s
Dec 2022
A New Case: The Last Days of the NXIVM Sex Cult
Infamous covers the NXIVM sex cult with exclusive new tape recordings. Hear previous interviews of the leaders who were indicted, including Allison Mack, Keith Raniere, and Clare Bronfman, on 12/29. All five episodes are available as a Binge on 12/29 and releasing weekly for free ... Show More
6m 27s
Feb 2024
Kendall Jenner, AI and Sex Before OnlyFans
How is technology shifting how we think about sex? Can our virtual lives shape sex IRL? To explore these questions, Vanessa travels back to the 90s, recalling the week she spent at the very first cam girl house. Then she investigates the origins of chatroom sex and an early incid ... Show More
34m 25s