DISGRACELAND

You know the myths. You’ve seen the biopics. But if you’re the kind of music fan who craves the rest of the story—the stuff they buried or cleaned up for streaming and theaters—this is your podcast. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning show that reveals the deeply human, highly dramatic, true crime–fueled chaos behind legendary musicians like Amy Winehouse, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Grateful Dead, Blondie, and more. While we dig into the dark side, we do so with reverence for the artists—and an understanding of the extreme highs, lows, and personal costs that come with fame and making great art. This is music history like you’ve never heard it—edge-of-your-seat stories exploding with drama and the kind of information that’ll make you dangerous at dinner parties.

New, fully scripted and sound-designed episodes drop every Tuesday. On Thursdays, we hand the mic to you—and feature listener voicemails, texts, and emails in our interactive bonus episodes. And on Fridays, we revisit the wildest stories from our 250+ episode archive with “Rewind” drops that’ll transport you back into music history’s most entertaining moments.

DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast—it’s an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are occasionally fictionalized for dramatic effect, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at www.disgracelandpod.com.

To hear every episode ad-free––and get access to exclusive exclusive, bonus, and behind the scenes content––the stories they don't want you to hear—become a Disgraceland All Access member at www.disgracelandpod.com/membership.

Music
True Crime
Society & Culture
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Sly Stone: Guns, PCP, a Psycho Mutt, and a Fugi...
35 min
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Bonus Episode: Bjork's Stalker, Lou Reed's Lyri...
31 min
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Bonus Episode: Best Springtime Records, Your To...
35 min
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Bonus Episode: Disgraceland Origins, Elvis's Dr...
33 min
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Otis Redding: A Chitlin Circuit Shootout, a Fat...
33 min
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Bonus Episode: Rocka Rolla Beer, Chris Rock DGA...
30 min
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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Busted Teeth, Saturday Night Sp...
33 min
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Bonus Episode: Mac Miller's Tragedy, the Real C...
29 min
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Mac Miller: Hallucinations, Counterfeit Pills, ...
34 min
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Bonus Episode: The Daytona 500, AC/DC, and Film...
45 min
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AC/DC pt. 1: A Satanic Serial Killer, A Police ...
37 min
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Bonus Episode: 5 Years of Disgraceland, New Epi...
29 min
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50 Cent Pt. 1: Police Raids, Motorcycle Chases,...
33 min
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Disgraceland Season 11 Trailer
1 min
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Bonus Episode: The Mamas and the Papas (Pt. 2)
23 min
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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 2): Rape, Murder, and Tak...
34 min
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Bonus Episode: The Mamas and the Papas (Pt. 1)
26 min
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Mama Cass Elliot (Pt. 1): Dangerous Drug Dealer...
33 min
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Bonus Episode: Charles Manson the Music Man
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Charles Manson the Music Man: Lost Records and ...
45 min
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Robert Johnson: Voodoo, Delta Blues, Cursing Go...
40 min
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Chris Brown: Police Standoffs, Rejection from R...
Chris Brown established himself as America’s most hated pop star when he brutally assaulted Rihanna in 2009. But long after the well-publicized attack on his then-girlfriend, Brown’s lengthy criminal record continued to unravel, as he shuffled between different rehab facilities, prison, and the custody of U.S. marshals. His reputed red-hot temper and fighting fists even resulted in a 10-hour police standoff outside of his California mansion—over an alleged charge that might have been one of the few times the troubled R&B singer didn’t actually do anything wrong.This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence.
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Ringo Starr: Busted by Mexican Federales, Threa...
Ringo Starr’s first show as the Beatles’ new drummer was nearly ruined by a hostile audience that wanted him out of the band. Although he was finally accepted as one of the Fab Four, he was still targeted by those who did not wish him well. French-Canadian separatists in Montreal threatened to kill him. Mexican Federales tried to lock him up and throw away the key. And a decades-long running gag that he wasn’t creatively on par with his fellow Liverpool lads nearly undermined his legacy. It wasn’t until Ringo conquered his own beaucoups of blues that he got the respect he deserved and the world recognized him for what he is: in the words of his old mate John, “the greatest.”This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners and includes descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.To hear all episodes of Disgraceland for free, visit amazon.com/disgraceland. Show notes are available at disgracelandpod.com. Follow us @disgracelandpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for music news, bonus episodes, and more.
35 min
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Jennifer Hudson: An American Idol, a Triple Hom...
Jennifer Hudson shocked her hometown of Chicago when she was eliminated from American Idol in 2004, only to surpass everyone’s expectations when she later raked in awards and rave reviews for her role in Dreamgirls. Yet grief washed over Chicago again when her mother and brother were found slain in their Englewood home, and the smallest member of the Hudson family was declared missing. Their tragic story begins with betrayal and ends with a heartbreak so severe, only Jennifer’s long-standing faith could put it back together.This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence. To hear all episodes of Disgraceland for free, visit amazon.com/disgraceland. Show notes are available at disgracelandpod.com. Follow us @disgracelandpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for music news, bonus episodes, and more.
36 min
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The Sex Pistols (Pt. 2): Crashing the Queen’s J...
In 1977, the world’s most controversial band didn’t stop when they were dropped by their major label only months after they were signed. John Lydon, Steve Jones, and the Sex Pistols continued their feud with the corporate music world, the English monarchy, and a horrified public. It was a struggle made all the more difficult by the introduction of the group’s most volatile member, a junkie who was barely clean–or competent enough–to find his way around four strings. The band’s grand plan to conquer America royally backfired and ultimately led to an explosive and bloody downfall. To paraphrase Neil Young, "this is the story of a Johnny Rotten," but it’s also a story about how great music can shock, scandalize, and galvanize the world. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners and includes descriptions of self-harm.To hear all episodes of Disgraceland for free, visit amazon.com/disgraceland. Show notes are available at disgracelandpod.com. Follow us @disgracelandpod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for music news, bonus episodes, and more.
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