Infamous America
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsHistorical True Crime — assassins, gangsters, mobsters and lawmen; manhunts, scandals and unexplained phenomena. Stories of the wildest and darkest chapters of America's past.
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WILLIE SUTTON Ep. 1 | “Irishtown”
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutesWillie Sutton grows up in a tough Irish neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York where he idolizes the gangsters who run the local docks. At the age of 10, he commits his first serious theft. Future crimes and false accusations force him to go on the run before he joins a gang of professional thieves. When he’s 24, he makes his debut as a bank robber. But his first attempt produces less than stellar results. Bring the Arts home with Marquee TV! Sign up at Marquee.tv and receive 3 months for just 9...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 6 | “The Truth of Patty Hearst”
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutesMore than a year and a half after Patty Hearst was kidnapped, her legal saga plays out in court and in the media. In court, she portrays herself as an innocent victim who was forced to participate in criminal activities. In early media encounters, she sounds like she genuinely joined the revolutionary group and was a willing participant in all its illegal exploits. No one knows the truth, and the debate continues to this day. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: bl...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 5 | “The End of the The SLA”
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutesPatty Hearst and the other two surviving members of the SLA connect with new recruits and flee to Pennsylvania to hide from the police. Before long, the group returns to northern California and conducts a bank robbery that has fatal consequences. The FBI picks up the trail of the elusive fugitives and finally arrests Patty Hearst. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable ...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 4 | “The L.A. Shootout”
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutesThe SLA feels heat from the FBI and law enforcement in northern California, so the group moves south to Los Angeles. Patty Hearst and two other members drive to a sporting goods store to buy supplies, but the simple errand takes a dramatic turn for the worse. The trio ends up on the run through L.A., and their error leads the police to the location of the SLA hideout. The revolutionaries engage the LAPD in a firefight that leads to the end of the original gang. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 3 | “The Hibernia Robbery”
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutesAfter more than two months in captivity, Patty Hearst emerges from the shadows and helps the SLA rob a bank in northern California. The public is shocked to see images of the former college student who now looks like an armed revolutionary. A radio station receives a recording in which Patty proclaims her transformation is complete: she is an avowed soldier in the SLA. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black B...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 2 | “The Ransom”
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutesThe kidnappers contact Patty Hearst’s family and make a strange and unprecedented demand. The SLA wants the wealthy Hearst family to set up a food distribution program throughout California. The Hearsts quickly organize a program, but it debuts with disastrous results. And the world hears the first communique from Patty Hearst since her abduction. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free epi...
PATTY HEARST Ep. 1 | “The SLA”
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutesOn February 4, 1974, strangers burst into the college apartment of Patty Hearst and kidnap her at gunpoint. While she begins her stay in captivity, she learns about her kidnappers. They are a ragtag collection of hopeful revolutionaries who call themselves the Symbionese Liberation Army. They are led by charismatic Donald DeFreeze, an escaped convict who helped the group execute a high-profile murder in Oakland, California. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blac...
UPDATE | “Summer of 1876” Event Announcements!
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutesJoin us for two upcoming events in 2024 about Chris’s book, “The Summer of 1876” February 2, 2024 – 2:00-3:00pm Presentation 3:00pm Book Signing Scottsdale, Arizona Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Presentation and Book Signing **FREE to the public March 9-10, 2024 Tucson, Arizona Tucson Festival of Books March 9, 4:00pm - 5:00pm “Into The Sunset” panel discussion *Book signing after the panel March 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm “The West in Fact and Fiction” panel discussion *Book s...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 6 | “Public Enemy No. 1”
January 17, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutesShortly after the Little Bohemia shootout, the celebrity criminals of the 1930s start to experience a reckoning. They fall one by one: Bonnie and Clyde, then John Dillinger, then Pretty Boy Floyd. In the autumn of 1934, Lester Gillis, aka George “Baby Face” Nelson, becomes the third man to carry the title of Public Enemy No. 1. But his reign at the top of the criminal underworld is brief and ends in a hail of gunfire. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 5 | “The Little Bohemia Shootout”
January 10, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutesAfter two robberies that featured gun battles, the Nelson-Dillinger gang needs some time to cool off. Baby Face Nelson heads out west to do a little business, and then reunites with the gang at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin. Unbeknownst to the gang, FBI Agent Melvin Purvis has organized an ambush at the lodge. The gang shoots it out with the agents, and Nelson commits the crime that will soon make him the most wanted man in America. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeab...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 4 | “The Dillinger Connection”
January 03, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutesAfter the messy Grand Haven job, Baby Face Nelson looks for a new crew. It’s the fall of 1933 and newspaper headlines are dominated by the most infamous criminals of the era: Bonnie and Clyde, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and the Barker Family, John Dillinger, and Baby Face Nelson. Dillinger stages an improbable escape from a jail in Crown Point, Indiana, and then teams with Nelson for the first of two rip-roaring robberies. Join Black Barrel+...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 3 | “The Grand Haven Heist”
December 27, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutesBaby Face Nelson flees to the West Coast to avoid a manhunt in the Midwest. He works for prominent gamblers in Reno, Nevada and a bootlegger in California, but he misses his family in Chicago. He meets famous robber Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and takes Karpis’s advice to form a new crew in St. Paul, Minnesota. The crew robs a bank in Grand Haven, Michigan, but the meticulous plan falls apart almost immediately. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingc...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 2 | “Escalation”
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesLester Gillis – known as George Nelson, nicknamed Baby Face Nelson – wants to graduate from home invasion to bank robbery. His crew targets small-town banks with varying degrees of success, and their streak doesn’t last long. Nelson gets arrested and sent to prison, but he proves he’s resourceful and has no intention of staying behind bars. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, ...
BABY FACE NELSON Ep. 1 | “Home Invasion”
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesLester Gillis shows a restless spirit at a young age and soon begins his criminal career with a gang that specializes in home invasions. His crew makes a name for itself during Chicago’s crime wave of 1930, and he receives the nickname that sticks with him for the rest of his short life. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black B...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 6 | Black Dahlia, Part 4
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutesInvestigators and prosecutors build a case against Dr. George Hodel for the murder of Elizabeth Short. But for an unknown reason, it doesn’t lead to an arrest or an indictment. Dr. Hodel moves on with his life, even as he is suspected of multiple crimes, including multiple murders. Decades after the Black Dahlia murder, Hodel’s son Steve investigates the case and concludes that his father was, without a doubt, the elusive killer. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 5 | Black Dahlia, Part 3
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesInvestigators struggle to find clues which will lead them to the killer. Suspects are interviewed and cleared. And then, the presumed Black Dahlia killer contacts a Los Angeles newspaper and provides chilling information about the crime and the victim, Elizabeth Short. But the investigation stalls until the police become aware of a new suspect, Dr. George Hodel, who seems to fit all the criteria of the killer. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.support...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 4 | Black Dahlia, Part 2
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesThe police and the press continue to learn more about the life story of murder victim, Elizabeth Short, and the information now includes the fact that she had been nicknamed “Black Dahlia” while working as a waitress. Investigators trace her movements up to the day she disappeared and interview their prime suspect, Robert Manley. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable se...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 3 | Black Dahlia, Part 1
October 18, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesOn January 15, 1947, a dead body is discovered in a vacant lot on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, California. A young woman was brutally murdered and police identify her as Elizabeth Short. Investigators and newspaper reporters race to uncover the details of her life story. The press have a gory and sensational story on their hands. The police have a dark and twisted mystery to solve. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple u...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 2 | William Desmond Taylor, Part 2
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutesIn the weeks after the murder of Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor, detectives methodically investigate a long list of suspects. They – and the press – uncover scandalous information. Careers are ruined, but no one is arrested. The case languishes for decades until another Hollywood director believes he solves the mystery. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable s...
HOLLYWOOD MURDER Ep. 1 | William Desmond Taylor, Part 1
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutesBy the early 1920s, William Desmond Taylor is one of the hottest directors in Hollywood … which makes it all the more surprising when he is found dead in his home. The circumstances of the discovery of his murder are bizarre, and a scandal erupts in the capital of the movie industry. As detectives try to unravel the mystery, they quickly learn that all is not what it seems with the man who is known as the “gentleman director.” Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: bl...
NEW SHOW | “Mission History”
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutesBlack Barrel Media and QCODE proudly share a preview of Mission History, a podcast that chronicles the tales of legendary military leaders, epic campaigns, and covert missions that remained hidden for years. The first season journeys through the American Revolutionary War and pays homage to some of the elite soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It traces the origin from protests to rebellion to revolution. It illuminates the strategies of the leaders from both sides, the commanders on th...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 6 | “The Revolution”
August 23, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesIn the wake of the Albert Patterson assassination, the Alabama governor declares martial law in Russell County. National guard troops swarm Phenix City. They dismantle the illegal operations and remove corrupt officials from office, and a new Phenix City rises from the ashes of the old. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go ...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 5 | “The Empire Strikes Back”
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesIt’s election time again in Phenix City, and Hugh Bentley and his reformers vow to make it an honest process. In response, there’s bloodshed at polling places. Despite the corruption, Bentley’s friend and fellow reformer, Albert Patterson, seems to have a good chance to win the race for State Attorney General. But his success makes him a target, and the criminals can’t afford to let him win. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Ap...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 4 | “A New Hope”
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesHoyt Shepherd and his brother go to trial for murder, and few people are surprised by the outcome. With corruption and crime on the rise, a new champion of reform leads the charge for change. Hugh Bentley makes it his mission to clean up Phenix City, and he quickly becomes the target of a bomb for his efforts. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons. Click the Noiser...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 3 | “The Murder”
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesCorruption and murder challenge the system of crime in Phenix City. Hoyt Shepherd and Jimmie Matthews work to rig local elections using every available method. They use illegal tactics to help the mayor during his campaign for a spot on the City Commission, and a victory party becomes the setting for a murder that could finally shake up the criminal status quo. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-f...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 2 | “Wicked Town”
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesAmerica’s 13-year ban on alcohol doesn’t stop saloon owners and whiskey makers in Phenix City. After Prohibition ends, gambling takes center stage in town. Hoyt Shepherd and Jimmie Matthews run the most prominent gambling rackets in Phenix City, but their reign is threatened by a tragedy at one of their clubs. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons. Click the Noiser...
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 1 | “Lawless”
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesThe story of the Dixie Mafia begins in Phenix City, Alabama. The town was sometimes called “the wickedest city in America.” It was sometimes called “America’s original sin city.” By the 20th century, crime was institutionalized to the point that only a revolution could solve the problem. But long before high-profile crimes forced the clean-up, the city grew into an unlikely hotspot for all things illicit and illegal. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel....
THE ICEMAN Ep. 6 | “Operation Iceman”
June 21, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesNew Jersey authorities and federal agents officially launch Operation Iceman to arrest Richard Kuklinski. Richard helps Sammy Gravano and John Gotti remove Paul Castellano from his position as the boss of the Gambino Family. Then, despite Richard’s natural caution, he becomes desperate to stop Detective Pat Kane’s investigation. That desperation leads to the end of the Iceman. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join ...
THE ICEMAN Ep. 5 | “The Investigation”
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesBy the early 1980s, New Jersey State Police detective Pat Kane is positive Richard Kuklinski is a prolific and versatile killer, despite the skepticism of Kane’s bosses. As Kane slowly builds his case, Richard races to eliminate loose ends. The bodies pile up, and Kane enlists the help of Agent Dominick Polifrone of the ATF. They begin an undercover operation to bring down Kuklinski. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple user...
THE ICEMAN Ep. 4 | “Mister Softee”
June 07, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesRichard Kuklinski helps Sammy “The Bull” Gravano and John Gotti exact revenge after a tragic accident. Kuklinski learns new techniques for using poison from a fellow contract killer named Robert Pronge, whom Richard will say was the most dangerous man he ever met. And Richard begins to commit the series of murders that will come back to haunt him. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes a...
THE ICEMAN Ep. 3 | “The Galante Assassination”
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesRichard Kuklinski’s reputation as a professional killer grows when he takes centerstage in a shootout in Harlem, but the experience causes him to search for quieter, easier ways to fulfill his contract murders. He learns the value of poison and quickly becomes proficient in its use. But he returns to the old ways to reportedly participate in the infamous murder of Carmine Galante, the boss of the Bonanno Family. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.suppo...
THE ICEMAN Ep. 2 | “Killer Instincts”
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesRichard Kuklinski meets Roy DeMeo, an associate of the Gambino crime family who will introduce Richard to the high-priced world of mafia contract murders. Richard travels the country to fulfill mafia contracts, some of which require the victim to suffer before dying. Richard develops terrible and creative ways to finish his victims, though he also enjoys sending them out with a bang when necessary. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/j...
THE ICEMAN Ep. 1 | “Making A Murderer”
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesRichard Kuklinski grows up in New Jersey with an abusive father who terrorizes his children. Richard will become a larger, meaner version of his father, and he becomes a killer before his teenage years are done. He forms a gang and becomes involved in all manner of criminal activity. When his gang receives a contract from a mob family to kill someone, Richard finds his true calling. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users...
SUMMER OF 1876 BOOK | Audiobook Preview
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesThis episode is a special preview of the audiobook version of Chris Wimmer’s book, “The Summer of 1876: Outlaws, Lawmen, And Legends In The Season That Defined The American West.” Pre-order the audiobook on Apple Books, Audible, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, and more! Pre-order the HARDCOVER until May 29, 2023: The Summer of 1876 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUMMER OF 1876 BOOK | Book Tour, Bestseller “Horror” Story
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutesIn this episode about Chris Wimmer’s book, “The Summer of 1876,” he reveals plans for a (mini) book tour and tells a story about the secrets behind The New York Times Bestseller List. (Mini) Book Tour: June 7, 2023 – Deadwood, South Dakota – The Adams Museum June 15, 2023 – Durango, Colorado – Maria’s Bookshop Pre-order until May 29, 2023: The Summer of 1876 Esquire Magazine: The Murky Path to Becoming a New York Times Bestseller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Introducing "Detectives Don't Sleep" from Noiser
April 26, 2023 18:36 - 48 minutesIn 1943, Ray Schindler, one of the most prolific private investigators of all time, set out to crack what would turn out to be the biggest case of his career. Initially, it looked like a classic murder investigation. But, as Ray dug deeper, he found himself smack-bang in the middle of a conspiracy involving Nazis, corrupt tycoons… and… if you can believe it… the former King of England, Edward the 8th… This is Part One of Murder in Paradise. Part 2 is live now on the Detectives Don’t Sleep p...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 6 | “Badlands”
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesCharles and Caril have a final confrontation at the Ward home and then flee Nebraska. While they drive through Wyoming, the situation behind them in Lincoln, Nebraska explodes into pandemonium. When Charles attempts to steal a car on a lonely stretch of highway in eastern Wyoming, he provokes the final standoff with authorities. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seaso...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 5 | “Mass Hysteria”
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesCharles and Caril spend the day at the home of C. Lauer Ward and Clara Ward. Clara and her maid, Lillian Fencil, become hostages. The day progresses smoothly until a confrontation in the afternoon turns violent. Meanwhile, police swarm August Meyer’s farm and make three heartbreaking discoveries, and the discoveries cause total panic in southeastern Nebraska. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-fre...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 4 | “Home Invasion”
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesThe conflict at August Meyer’s farm leads Charles and Caril to kidnap Robert Jensen and Carol King. The kidnapping ends with another gruesome murder scene before Charles and Caril hit the road again to escape to the west. But for reasons that have always sounded strange, they abandoned their escape plan and returned to Lincoln. They invade the home of a wealthy couple and take two hostages … right before the police make grisly discoveries around August Meyer’s farm. Join Black Barrel+ for ad...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 3 | “Victim Number Five”
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesCharles and Caril try to hide on a farm outside Lincoln, Nebraska, but the attempt goes tragically wrong. Back in Lincoln, friends and family members discover the grisly murders at Caril’s home. Law enforcement begins the manhunt, but they’re a step behind. Charles and Caril have already met their next victims. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons. Click the Noise...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 2 | “Three Dead On Belmont”
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesThe event that will terrorize and terrifying Lincoln, Nebraska begins in late January, 1958. Charles Starkweather plays a role in murdering three members of Caril Fugate’s family. According to Charles, Caril is his willing accomplice. According to Caril, she is a victim and a hostage of her crazed former boyfriend. As suspicion grows around the couple, they flee Lincoln, and the rampage continues. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/jo...
CHARLES STARKWEATHER Ep. 1 | “The Wild One”
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesCharles Starkweather grows up in a working-class household in Lincoln, Nebraska, but he experiences turmoil at an early age. When he starts school, his classmates torment him relentlessly. Over time, he transforms himself into a fighter, and embraces the persona of a rebel of the 1950s. He falls in love with Caril Ann Fugate, but when he reaches his lowest point, he commits his first act of violence. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.f...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 6 | “The Fallout”
February 22, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesThe eight thieves who robbed the Pierre Hotel don’t know it yet, but they escaped with a record-breaking haul. They divide the cash, and hide the jewels for safe keeping. Most of the robbers lay low, but Sammy Nalo is in a desperate situation. He’s deep in debt and he needs money fast. He convinces Bobby Comfort to help him sell some jewels, and their plan triggers the fallout that affects everyone. Check out Infamous America Executive Producer, Mandi Wimmer as the guest historian/expert com...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 5 | “The Getaway”
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesAs the clock ticks toward the deadline to finish the robbery, tension builds within the gang of thieves. The leader, Bobby Comfort, wants to stop early, but his partner, Sammy Nalo, wants to keep working. Sammy is keeping a secret that could cause trouble for the crew, and the others will need to use force to pry him away from the safe deposit boxes. Despite the chaos, the crew exits the Pierre Hotel with millions of dollars worth of cash and jewelry. Check out Infamous America Executive Pr...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 4 | “The Robbery, Part 2”
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesIn the predawn hours of January 2, 1972, eight men seize control of the iconic Pierre Hotel in New York City. They capture the employees and start to crack open the safe deposit boxes in the hotel’s vault. They hoped for a big score, but the jewelry and cash in the boxes is truly stunning. And then the problems begin. For two hours, they handle one unexpected surprise after another. Check out Infamous America Executive Producer, Mandi Wimmer as the guest historian/expert commentator on the ...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 3 | “The Robbery, Part 1”
February 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesAt 3:45 a.m. on January 2, 1972, eight men begin their plan to rob the Pierre Hotel, one of the most expensive hotels in New York. Before they even arrive, they experience their first nerve-racking problem. It will be a sign of things to come, but they press on despite the close call. While most of the guests and resident are asleep, the robbers will gain control of the hotel and begin their work in the vault. Check out Infamous America Executive Producer, Mandi Wimmer as the guest historia...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 2 | “The Crew”
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutesBobby Comfort and Sammy Nalo, two of the most successful jewel thieves in New York, decide to rob the vault of the iconic Pierre Hotel. They do extensive research and reconnaissance, and then they assemble their crew. The job requires eight men, plus the approval and support of the notorious Lucchese crime family. When everything is in place, they set the date of the robbery: January 2, 1972. Check out Infamous America Executive Producer, Mandi Wimmer as the guest historian/expert commentato...
PIERRE HOTEL HEIST Ep. 1 | “The Plan”
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutesBobby Comfort and Sammy Nalo plan the boldest robbery of their careers. For two years, they successfully rob the elite of New York by targeting the most expensive hotels in the city. The police have no leads, and Bobby and Sammy seem unstoppable. It all builds to their most audacious idea to date: the Pierre Hotel heist. Check out Infamous America Executive Producer, Mandi Wimmer as the guest historian/expert commentator on the History Channel's "Greatest Heists" Ep. 2, The Pierre Hotel Robb...
SPIES LIKE US Ep. 6 | “The Falcon and the Snowman”
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesThe story of Chris Boyce and Daulton Lee isn’t done when they arrive at federal prison. They become international celebrities when the book “The Falcon and the Snowman” gets released. The book leads to a Hollywood movie, and their celebrity status rises. Then Chris executes another audacious plan and spends nearly two years on the run as an outlaw. Chris and Daulton survive prison and begin new lives, but their friendship will never be the same. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bi...
SPIES LIKE US Ep. 5 | “Espionage and Treason”
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesChris Boyce and Daulton Lee spiral out of control. They don’t trust each other, and then Daulton’s nightmare scenario happens. He gets arrested by Mexican police and interrogated in a secret facility. The FBI gets involved, and the plan comes crashing down. Chris and Daulton are arrested and put on trial for some of the most serious crimes in American history. Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Noiser+ for ad-fr...