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Infamous

Hosted by Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, Natalie Robehmed

Infamous, produced by Campside Media and Sony Music, is hosted by reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman and Natalie Robehmed. The show examines high-profile scandals, celebrity controversies and the reporting behind them. It has 179 episodes released roughly weekly, typical length about 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Infamous

Weekly celebrity and scandal reporting from working journalists with a large Apple audience

  • Nearly 1,200 Apple ratings and a 3.8 average show an established, engaged listener base.
  • Weekly episodes from a major label production give a predictable slot for recurring sponsorship.
  • Hosts are working reporters, which suits brands wanting credible, long-form storytelling.
Best forstreaming and entertainment launchesconsumer brands targeting 25 to 44 year olds
Watch forContent centres on sensitive scandals, so brand placement needs careful suitability review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Celebrity News45%
True Crime20%
News20%
Relationships15%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, narrative, news analysis
Tone
investigative, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment62/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,199 Apple ratings points to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), supported by weekly cadence, a major label backing, Megaphone hosting and high Podcast Index popularity.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the real story behind a celebrity scandal?How reliable is the reporting on a high-profile legal case?What is the background of cult and powerful-figure controversies?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Produced adpre-recorded ad inserted
Brands seen
Sony MusicCampside MediaVanity Fair
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The description directs brands to podcastadsales@sonymusic.com and the bonus episode 'Introducing: Fair Game by Vanity Fair' promotes a companion show, but no sponsor mentions are visible in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and titles cover sex cults, celebrity divorces and sexual misconduct allegations such as 'Let's Talk About Tom Cruise and Scientology' and 'Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni'.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 95 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman, and Natalie Robehmed as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they’ll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two…
Infamous's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Infamous

Infamous is a weekly podcast produced by Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment. According to the show's website and RSS feed, reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman and Natalie Robehmed examine the most explosive celebrity, political and corporate scandals of the last two decades. The feed lists 179 episodes, with recent episodes typically running 35 to 45 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,199 ratings with a 3.8 average, which places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band. Listener figures are estimates only, suggesting roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. The feed references a direct ad sales contact at Sony Music and no sponsors were visible in recent episode titles.

At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits entertainment, streaming and consumer brands seeking a credible, long-form environment. Brands should review suitability carefully given its coverage of sensitive scandals.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Infamous can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Infamous

How much does Infamous charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Exact pricing is not published, so confirm directly with the show.

What is Infamous about?

Infamous is a weekly show from Campside Media and Sony Music in which reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis, Gabriel Sherman and Natalie Robehmed examine major celebrity, political and corporate scandals.

How do I contact Infamous about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's own description also lists podcastadsales@sonymusic.com for brand enquiries.

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