Infamous

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Elizabeth Holmes: Is She Conning Nathan Fielder, or Is He Conning Her? Oct 22, 2026

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Did Nathan Fielder expose Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes—or exploit her? Vanessa and Natalie disagree about his new documentary, You Can See Everything, which follows the blood-testing startup founder before she starts an 11 year prison sentence for defrauding investors. Tech writer and guest host of Hard Fork, Max Read, joins the debate, while New York Times reporter, Erin Griffith, separates the Theranos facts from the fiction. If you want to talk to Natalie and Vanessa, drop us a line on Instagram at @infamouspod!

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Is Elon Musk Running a Fertility Cult? Oct 15, 2026

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It’s becoming increasingly clear that Elon Musk is a negative force in the world, even if he started as a big thinker about cars and space and much more. A new Alex Gibney documentary explores the billionaire’s relationships with the women who have borne his 14 children—and the unusual arrangements that keep them connected. Vanessa and Natalie talk with the exceptional writer and podcaster Virginia Heffernan about Musk’s growing family and his obsession with making more babies.
For more from Virginia, check out her Substack and listen to her podcast.

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Introducing: Fair Game by Vanity Fair Oct 10, 2026

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Before Colman Domingo became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, he played a salamander on stilts in a political children’s circus. On the first episode of Fair Game, Vanity Fair’s new interview series, Mark Guiducci sits down with Domingo for a wide-ranging conversation about the unconventional path that led him to where he is today. Domingo talks about becoming a peacemaker on the set of Euphoria, playing Joe Jackson in Michael, his approach to style, and the career he built across acting, writing, directing, singing, and dancing. “There’s no career that looks like mine,” Domingo says. “I created this space for myself. But it’s not because I wanted to, it’s because I had to.”

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Let’s Talk About Tom Cruise and Scientology Oct 08, 2026

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This week on Infamous, Vanessa and Natalie look at Cruise’s rise within Scientology and what the church has allegedly meant for his career and personal life. Our guest is Julian Walker, the co-host of Conspirituality Podcast, which investigates the intersections of conspiracy theories and spiritual influence, to uncover cults, pseudoscience, and authoritarian extremism. He is also co-author of the 2023 book, Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat. Julian grew up under Apartheid in South Africa, and first became interested in cults and conspiracy theories during his 30+ years working in the yoga and wellness industry in Los Angeles. His Patreon Bonus episode, Scientology’s Sci-Fi Religion is part of an extended series there called The Roots of Conspirituality, which traces a path from the 1840's Great Awakening on America’s East Coast, through new religious movements that evolve to incorporate yoga, reincarnation, enlightened gurus, UFOs and communication with aliens—culminating in the QAnon phenomenon, 180 years later.

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We Have a Tupac Murder Verdict, But Did Diddy Order It? Sep 17, 2026

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We're off for a bit but will be back next week!

Who killed Tupac? Thirty years later, a jury finally has an answer. Journalist Jeff Weiss joins Vanessa and Natalie to revisit Tupac and Biggie’s deadly feud, the lingering questions around Diddy, and the man whose own words helped put him behind bars.

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Can Mark Zuckerberg Keep Facebook and Instagram Alive? Sep 10, 2026

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For years, Meta has insisted that it’s up to parents to keep kids safe online. But after an $18 billion settlement over allegations that its platforms harm young people, is that argument finally falling apart? TIME correspondent Naomi Nix joins Vanessa and Natalie to discuss.

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Tyra Banks’ Defamation Suit Against Netflix: Who Will Win? Sep 03, 2026

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Tyra Banks says Netflix manipulated her three-and-a-half-hour interview to make her look callous. Netflix’s response? Mostly: you of all people should know how editing works. Vanessa and Natalie unpack the legal battle and look back at Tyra’s very strange journey from supermodel to mogul, girlboss, novelist, and “hot ice cream” entrepreneur.

For more, check out our ⁠other episode⁠ on America’s Next Top Model, where we discuss the show’s biggest controversies and Tyra's role in them.

Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe

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What Happened to the McStays? From 20/20 Aug 31, 2026

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Today we’re sharing something a little different: it’s the first episode of a new podcast from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20 called “What Happened to the McStays?” In 2010, in a quiet suburb of San Diego, a family of four seemingly vanished into thin air. When investigators searched their home, they found the family’s two beloved dogs unattended outside, rotting food left around the house and clothes strewn across the floor. The nation was left to wonder: Did the McStays leave of their own accord, or did something more sinister happen?

To hear the whole story, follow “What Happened to the McStays?” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen – or listen ad-free and get the whole series before anyone else by subscribing to 20/20 True Crime+ on Apple Podcasts.

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The Continuing Fallout of the Coldplay Kiss Cam Aug 20, 2026

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We are off next week but will be back the following one with an all new episode.

We all saw the Coldplay kiss cam. But what happened to Kristin Cabot after the internet moved on? And why haven't there been big viral moments like this in 2026? New York Times correspondent Lisa Miller joins Vanessa and Natalie to talk about the woman behind the meme, and the brutal consequences of going viral. Read Lisa’s excellent article, “The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert.”

Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe

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What Is There To Say About Ariana Grande? Aug 13, 2026

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With guest Brittany Spanos, writer of the wonderful BRIT POP Substack, we discuss how Ariana Grande’s rise from Nickelodeon star to one of the biggest stars in the world has been packed with ambition, reinvention, and pop hits. These days, her album Petal is hitting #1, but she’s also announced she’s stepping back from public life.

Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe

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